On June 22, 2018, Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul died aged 54. He was musician, songwriter and producer, best known as co-founder and drummer of the band Pantera. In 2003, with his younger brother Dimebag Darrel, he formed the band Damageplan.
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: Murder Of The Universe
On June 23, 2017, “Flightless” label released “Murder of the Universe”, the tenth King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard studio album. It was recorded in 2017, at “Flightless HQ”, and was produced by Stu Mackenzie,
Personnel:
- Stu Mackenzie – vocals, Hagström F12guitar, Roland Juno-60 synthesizer, Yamaha DX-7 synthesizer, Mellotron flute, Mellotron choir, Yamaha Reface YC organ, Fender Mustang bass, Natural Reader UK Charles, recording
- Michael Cavanagh – ’62 Maxwin drum kit, ’61 Yamaha Tiger Red Swirl kit
- Joey Walker – Yamaha SG-3 guitar, Yamaha Reface YC organ, Roland JX-3Psynthesizer, Roland Juno-60 synthesizer
- Ambrose Kenny-Smith – Hohner Special 20 harmonica, Yamaha Reface YC organ
- Cook Craig – Rickenbacker620 guitar
- Lucas Skinner – Fender Mustang bass
- Leah Senior – spoken word
- Casey Hartnett, Joey Walker – recording
- Michael Badger – recording, mixing
- Joe Carra – mastering
- Jason Galea – artwork
Track listing:
All music by Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig and Lucas Skinner; all lyrics by Stu Mackenzie; stories written by Stu Mackenzie, except “Murder of the Universe” by Joey Walker and Stu Mackenzie.
Chapter 1: The Tale of the Altered Beast
- A New World
- Altered Beast I
- After Me I
- Altered Beast II
- After Me II
- Altered Beast III
- After Me III
- Altered Beast IV
- Life / Death
Chapter 2: The Lord of Lightning vs. Balrog
- Some Context
- The Reticent Raconteur
- The Lord of Lightning
- The Balrog
- The Floating Fire
- The Acrid Corpse
Chapter 3: Han-Tyumi and the Murder of the Universe
- Welcome to an Altered Future
- Digital Black
- Han-Tyumi, the Confused Cyborg
- Soy-Protein Munt Machine
- Vomit Coffin
- Murder of the Universe
311: Mosaic
On June 23, 2017, “BMG” label released “Mosaic”, the twelfth 311 studio album. It was recorded in 2017, at “The Hive” in Hollywood, California, and was produced by Scotch Ralston and John Feldmann.
Personnel:
- Nick Hexum– vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Doug “SA” Martinez– vocals
- Tim Mahoney– guitar
- P-Nut– bass
- Chad Sexton– drums, mixing
- Alan Hampton – backing vocals
- John Feldmann- recording
- Scotch Ralston – recording
- Matt Pauling – engineer
- Zakk Cervini – engineer, mixing
- Joe Gastwirt – mastering
Track listing:
- Too Much to Think – Zakk Cervini, John Feldmann, Nick Hexum, Matthew Pauling
- Wildfire – Nick Hexum, Doug “SA” Martinez, Gabriel Weiner, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills
- The Night Is Young – Nick Hexum, Gabriel Weiner
- Indian Sun – Nick Hexum, Scott “Scotch” Ralston
- Perfect Mistake – Zakk Cervini, John Feldmann, Nick Hexum, Matthew Pauling, Doug “SA” Martinez, Aaaron “P-Nut” Wills
- Extension – Nick Hexum, Scott “Scotch” Ralston
- Inside Our Home – Nick Hexum, Dillon Pace, Evan Taubenfeld
- ‘Til the City’s on Fire – Zakk Cervini, John Feldmann, Nick Hexum, Matthew Pauling, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills
- Too Late – Nick Hexum, Scott “Scotch” Ralston
- Hey Yo – Geoffrey Earley, Nick Hexum, Doug “SA” Martinez, Scott “Scotch” Ralston
- Places That the Mind Goes – Nathaniel Caserta, John Feldmann, Alan Hampton, Nick Hexum
- Face in the Wind – Nick Hexum, Tim Mahoney, Doug “SA” Martinez, Scott “Scotch” Ralston, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills
- Forever Now – Nick Hexum, Zack Hexum, Nicole Watkins
- Days of ’88 – Nick Hexum, Doug “SA” Martinez, Scott “Scotch” Ralston, Chad Sexton
- One and the Same – Nick Hexum, Doug “SA” Martinez, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills
- Syntax Error – Scott “Scotch” Ralston, Chad Sexton
- On a Roll – Zakk Cervini, John Feldmann, Nick Hexum, Matthew Pauling, Scott “Scotch” Ralston
Pete Yorn: Back & Fourth
On June 23, 2009, “Columbia” label released “Back & Fourth”, the fourth Pete Yorn album. It was recorded 2006–2009, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was produced by Mike Mogis.
Personnel:
- Pete Yorn– lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, percussion
- Mike Mogis – baritone guitar, electric guitar, hammer dulcimer, mandolin, bowed vibes, e-bow, percussion, vibraphone, Wurlitzer, string arrangements
- Jonny Polonsky – bajo sexto, 12-string electric guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, nylon string guitar
- Nate Walcott – Hammond B-3 organ, horn arrangements, piano, tack piano, string arrangements
- Walt Vincent – keyboard bass, synthesizer bass, Wurlitzer
- Ben Brodin – Hammond B-3 organ, piano, pump organ, vibraphone, Wurlitzer, bowed vibes,
- Joe Carnes – bass guitar, upright bass
- Scott Gaeta – drums
- Joey Waronker– drums, percussion
- Tom Hartig – tenor saxophone
- Darrin Pettit – tenor and baritone saxophone
- Scott Quackenbush – trumpet
- Jay Wise – trombone
- Jason DeWater – French horn
- Leslie Fagan – flute, alto flute
- Craig Fuller – tuba
- Anton Patzner – violin, string arrangements
- Louis Patzner – cello, string arrangements
- Orenda Fink – backing vocals
- Rick Rubin – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Pete Yorn.
- Don’t Wanna Cry
- Paradise Cove
- Close
- Social Development Dance
- Shotgun
- Last Summer
- Thinking of You
- Country
- Four Years
- Long Time Nothing New
White Denim: Fits
On June 22, 2009, “Full Time Hobby Records” label released “Fits” the third White Denim album It was recorded in 2008, and was produced by James Petralli, Joshua Block and Steve Terebecki.
Personnel:
- James Petralli – vocals, guitar
- Steve Terebecki – vocals, bass
- Joshua Block – drums
Track listing:
- Radio Milk How Can You Stand It
- All Consolation
- Say What You Want
- El Hard Attack DCWYW
- I Start to Run
- Sex Prayer
- Mirrored and Reverse
- Paint Yourself
- I’d Have It Just the Way We Were
- Everybody Somebody
- Regina Holding Hands
- Syncn
Brian Wilson: Gettin’ Over My Head
On June 22, 2004, “Rhino” label released “Gettin’ in Over My Head”, the fifth Brian Wilson studio album. It was recorded in 1996, 2002 – 2004, and was produced by Brian Wilson.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– lead vocals, keyboards, piano
- Carl Wilson– vocals
- Paul McCartney– vocals, acoustic guitar
- Greg Leisz– guitar
- Scott Bennett – guitar, bass, percussion, vibraphone, backing vocals
- Eric Clapton– lead guitar
- Jeffrey Foskett– guitar, backing vocals
- Probyn Gregory – guitar, keyboards, French horn, trombone, trumpet
- Nick Walusko – guitar
- Elton John– vocals, piano
- Darian Sahanaja– keyboards, percussion, piano, vibraphone, backing vocals
- Joe Thomas – keyboards
- Bob Lizik – bass
- Jim Hines – drums, percussion
- Todd Sucherman– drums, percussion
- Andy Paley– percussion, backing vocals
- Paul Mertens – clarinet, flute, harmonica, saxophone
- Sandra Jensen – violin
- Peter Kent – violin
- Amy Farris– violin, viola
- Rudolph Stein – cello
- Carol Robbins – harp
Track listing:
- How Could We Still Be Dancin? – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Soul Searchin’ – Brian Wilson, Andy Paley
- You’ve Touched Me – Brian Wilson, Steve Kalinich
- Getting in Over My Head – Brian Wilson, Andy Paley
- City Blues – Brian Wilson, Scott Bennett
- Desert Drive – Brian Wilson, Andy Paley
- A Friend Like You – Brian Wilson, Steve Kalinich
- Make a Wish – Brian Wilson
- Rainbow Eyes – Brian Wilson
- Saturday Morning In The City – Brian Wilson, Andy Paley
- Fairy Tale – Brian Wilson, David Foster
- The Waltz – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
Edwin McCain: Scream & Whisper
On June 22, 2004, “DRT Entertainment” label released “Scream & Whisper”, the sixth Edwin McCain album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Sonica Studios” in Atlanta, Georgia, and “Dirtmachine Studios” in Studio City, California, and was produced by Noel Golden.
Personnel:
- Edwin McCain – vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Larry Chaney – acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin
- Pete Riley – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin
- Noel Golden – keyboards, engineer, mixing
- John Lancaster – piano, Wurlitzer
- Craig Shields – bass clarinet, keyboards, Hammond organ, saxophone, wind controller
- Lee Hendricks – bass guitar
- Dave Harrison – percussion, drums
- Maia Sharp – vocals
- Christopher Wade Damerst, Mark Dobson – programming
- Mike Froedge – drum technician
- Shawn Grove – digital editing
- John Briglevich – engineer
- Phillip Ducker – engineer
- Branon Thames – engineer assistant
- George Marino – mastering
- Colin Miller – assistant
- Scott Johnson – art direction
- Bryce Alexender – photography
- Angie Little – photography
- Rodney Bursiel – cover photography
Track listing:
- Coming Down – Edwin McCain, Pete Riley
- Shooting Stars – Angie Aparo, Edwin McCain, Pete Riley
- Throw It All Away – Malcolm Pardon, Pete Riley, Fredrik Rinman
- Say Anything – Edwin McCain, Pete Riley, Maia Sharp
- Turning Around – Edwin McCain
- Couldn’t Love You More – Larry Chaney, Edwin McCain
- Good Enough – Tyrone Coleman, Edwin McCain
- Farewell to Tinkerbell – Edwin McCain
- How Can You Say That to Me – Edwin McCain, Pete Riley
- Day Will Never Come – Pete Riley
- Save the Rain – Paul O’Brien, Pete Riley
- White Crosses – Edwin McCain
- Wild at Heart – Edwin McCain
- Maggie May (bonus track) – Martin Quittenton, Rod Stewart
Wayne Jackson
On June 21, 2016, Wayne Lamar Jackson died aged 74. He was musician (trumpet, trombone, French horn). song writer and producer, playing trumpet in the “Stax Records” house band The Mar – Keys, but best known as co-founder, together with Andrew Love, and member of The Memphis Horns, regarded as “arguably the greatest soul horn section ever”. Jackson and Love played together on 52 No. 1 songs, and recorded and toured with many famous names, including Elvis Presley, Otis Reding, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, The Doobie Brothers, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Jimmy Buffet, Robert Cray, Sam & Dave and many others. In 2012, the Memphis Horns received a “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” for outstanding artistic significance in music.
Clutch: Robot Hive / Exodus
On June 21, 2005, “DRT Entertainment” label released “Robot Hive / Exodus”, the seventh Clutch studio album. It was recorded in 2005, at “Bearsville Uncle Punchy Studios” and “The Magpie Cage”, and was produced by J. Robbins, Neil Fallon, Tim Slut, Dan Maines, Jean Paul Gaster and Mark Schauer..
Personnel:
- Neil Fallon– vocals, guitar, percussion
- Tim Sult– guitar
- Mick Schauer– Hammond organ, Hohner clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Dan Maines– bass
- Jean-Paul Gaster– drums, percussion
- Robbins, Chris Laidlaw, John Agnello, Larry Packer – recording
- John Agnello– mixing
- Ted Young – mixing assistant
- Allan Douchess– mastering
- Nick Lakiotes(for Six Point Harness) – album art, layout
Track listing:
All tracks by Neil Fallon, Tim Slut, Dan Maines, Jean Paul Gaster and Mark Schauer.
- The Incomparable Mr. Flannery
- Burning Beard
- Gullah
- Mice and Gods
- Pulaski Skyway
- Never Be Moved
- 10001110101
- Small Upsetters
- Circus Maximus
- Tripping the Alarm
- Land of Pleasant Living
- Gravel Road – lyrics by Mississippi Fred McDowel
- Who’s Been Talking? – Chester Burnett(Howlin’ Wolf)
- Slow Hole to China (bonus track)
The Redwalls: De Nova
On June 21, 2005, “Capitol” label released “De Nova”, the second Redwalls (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Personnel:
- Logan Baren – vocals, guitar
- Andrew Langer – lead guitar
- Justin Baren – bass
- Ben Greeno – drums
- Jeff Turmes – saxophones
- Doug Boehm – engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Rob Schnapf – mixing
- Mary Fagot – creative director, photography
- Eric Roinestad – art direction, design
- Daniel Gabbay, Adam Roehlke, Jonathan “JP” Parker, Cobrasnake – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Logan Baren, Justin Baren and Andrew Langer.
- Robinson Crusoe
- Falling Down
- Thank You
- Love Her
- Build a Bridge
- Hung Up on the Way I’m Feeling
- On My Way
- It’s Alright
- Front Page
- How the Story Goes
- Back Together
- Glory of War
- Rock & Roll
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