On April 20, 2017, “52 Hz” label released “All This I Do for Glory”, the fifth Colin Stetson studio album. It was recorded in 2017, and was produced by Colin Stetson.
On April 20, 1998, “Chemikal Underground” label released “Philophobia”, the second Arab Strap studio album. It was recorded in 1998, at “CaVa Studios” and “Chem 19” in Glasgow, Scotland, and was produced by Geoff Allan and Paul Savage.
On April 20, 1979, “Epic” label released “Million Mile Reflections”, the seventh Charlie Daniels Band studio album (the tenth Charlie Daniels studio overall). It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Woodland” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by John Boylan.
Personnel:
Charlie Daniels – vocals, guitar, fiddle
Tom Crain – vocals, guitar
“Taz” DiGregorio – vocals, keyboards
Charles Hayward – bass
James W. Marshall – drums, percussion
Fred Edwards – drums, percussion
Terry Mead – trumpet
Lea Jane Singers – backing vocals
Bergen White – string arrangements
Paul Grupp – engineer
Steve Goostree – recording assistant
Dave Rideau, Erik Zobler – mixing assistant
Bill Myers – illustrations
Virginia Team – Wm. J. Johnson – design
Joseph E. Sullivan – production supervisor
Track listing:
All tracks by Charlie Daniels, Tom Crain, Taz DiGregorio, Fred Edwards, Charles Hayward and James W. Marshall, except where noted.
Passing Lane
Blue Star
Jitterbug – Charlie Daniels, Tom Crain, Taz DiGregorio, Fred Edwards, Charles Hayward, Don Murray
On April 20, 1979, “Radar” label released “Y”, the debut Pop Group (The) studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Ridge Farm Studios” in Surrey, England, and was produced by Dennis “Blackbeard” Bovell. Magazine The Wire included “Y” in its list of “The 100 Most Important Records Ever Made”.
Personnel:
Mark Stewart – vocals
Gareth Sager – guitar, saxophone, piano
John Waddington – guitar
Simon Underwood – bass guitar
Bruce Smith – drums, percussion
Disc O’Dell – musical direction
Mike Dunne – engineer
Brian Gaylor – engineer assistant
Eddy Gorecki – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Stewart, Gareth Sager, John Waddington, Simon Underwood and Bruce Smith.
On April 19, 2024, “via Ipecac” label released “Tarantula Heart”, the 27th Melvins (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Toshi Kasai, Buzz Osborne, Gary Chester, Steven Shane McDonald, Dale Crover and Roy Mayorga.
On April 19, 2024, “Monkeywrench” and “Republic” labels released “Dark Matter”, the twelfth Pearl Jam studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Shangri-La” in Malibu, California, and was produced by Andrew Watt.
Personnel:
Eddie Vedder – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
Mike McCready – guitar, piano
Stone Gossard – guitar
Jeff Ament – bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, backing vocals
Matt Cameron – drums, percussion
Andrew Watt – guitar, piano, keyboards, backing vocals
Josh Klinghoffer – piano, keyboards
Mark Smith – backing vocals
Marco Sonzini – engineer
Paul LaMalfa – engineer
John Burton – additional engineering
Tommy Turner – engineer assistant
Gregg White – engineering assistant
Serban Ghenea – mixing
Bryce Bordone – mixing
Matt Colton – mastering
Chelsea Fodero – production coordination
Marc VanGool – guitar technician, studio assistance
Track listing:
All lyrics by Eddie Vedder, all music by Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament and Andrew Watt, except where noted.
Scared of Fear
React, Respond
Wreckage
Dark Matter
Won’t Tell
Upper Hand
Waiting for Stevie
Running
Something Special – Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Josh Klinghoffer
On April 19, 2024, “Verve” label released “The Other Side”, the 15th T Bone Burnett album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Pinhead Recorders” in Nashville, “The Village” in Los Angeles, and was produced by T Bone Burnett, Colin Linden and Mike Piersante.
Personnel:
T Bone Burnett – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
Colin Linden – dobro, acoustic and electric guitar, Kalamazoo guitar, National guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar
Steven Soles – hi-strung acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
On April 19, 1993, “Merge” label released “Today’s Active Lifestyles”, the second Polvo studio album. It was recorded in December 1992, and was produced by Bob Weston.
On April 19, 1990, “Dischord” label released “Repeater”, the debut Fugazi studio album. It was recorded July – September 1989, at “Inner Ear Studios” in Arlington, Virginia, and was produced Don Zientara and Ted Niceley.
Personnel:
Guy Picciotto – lead and backing vocals, guitar
Ian MacKaye – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
On April 18, 2005, “In Fidelity” label released “Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By”, the second Drones (The) studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Atlantis Studios” in Melbourne, Australia, and was produced by Locki Lockwood and Gareth Liddiard.
Personnel:
Rui Pereira – vocals, guitar, violin
Gareth Liddiard – guitar, vocals, synth, Hammond
Fiona Kitschin – vocals, bass, piano
Christian Strybosch – vocals, drums
Steve Hesketh – Wurlitzer Hammond
Track listing:
Shark Fin Blues – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira
Baby – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
The Best You Can Believe In – Gareth Liddiard
Locust – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
You Really Don’t Care – Gareth Liddiard
Sitting on the Edge of the Bed Cryin’ – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
The Freedom in the Loot – Gareth Liddiard
Another Rousing Chorus You Idiots!!!! – Gareth Liddiard