Melissa Etheridge: Same

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On May 2, 1988, “Island” label released the self-titled, debut  Melissa Etheridge album. It was recorded in October 1987, and was produced by Melissa Etheridge, Niko Bolas, Craig Krampf and Kevin McCormick.

Personnel:

  • Melissa Etheridge – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, arrangements
  • Johnny Lee Schell- guitar
  • Waddy Wachtel– guitar
  • Scott Thurston- keyboard
  • Wally Badarou- keyboard
  • Kevin McCormick – bass
  • Craig Krampf- percussion, drums, arrangements
  • Allan Blazek, Jim Nipar – engineer
  • David Kane – engineer assistant
  • Duane Seykora, Bob Vogt – mixing assistant
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Tony Wright – design
  • George DuBose – photography
  • Chris Blackwell, Rob Fraboni – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Melissa Etheridge

  1. Similar Features
  2. Chrome Plated Heart
  3. Like the Way I Do
  4. Precious Pain
  5. Don’t You Need
  6. The Late September Dogs
  7. Occasionally
  8. Watching You
  9. Bring Me Some Water
  10. I Want You

New Order: Power, Corruption & Lies

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On May 2, 1983, “Factory” label releases “Power, Corruption & Lies”, the second New Order studio album. It was recorded in November 1982, at “Britannia Row” in Islington, and was produced by Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert. “Rolling Stone” magazine included “Power, Corruption & Lies” in the list of the top 100 albums of the 1980s.

Personnel:

  • Bernard Sumner– vocals, guitars, melodica, synthesizers, programming
  • Gillian Gilbert– synthesizers, guitars, programming
  • Peter Hook– 4- and 6-stringed bass, electronic percussion
  • Stephen Morris– drums, synthesizers, programming
  • Michael Johnson – engineer
  • Barry Sage, Mark Boyne – engineer assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by  Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris.

  1. Age of Consent
  2. We All Stand
  3. The Village
  4. 586
  5. Your Silent Face
  6. Ultraviolence
  7. Ecstasy
  8. Leave Me Alone

Rory Gallagher: Jinx

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Jinx

On May 2, 1982, “Chrysalis” label released “Jinx”, the ninth Rory Gallagher studio album. It was recorded May – June 1981, at “Dierks Studios” in Cologne, and was produced by Rory Gallagher.

Personnel:

  • Rory Gallagher– vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Bob Andrews– keyboards
  • Gerry McAvoy– bass guitar
  • Brendan O’Neill – drums, percussion
  • Ray Beavism  Dick Parry– saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Rory Gallagher.

  1. Signals
  2. The Devil Made Me Do It
  3. Double Vision
  4. Easy Come, Easy Go
  5. Big Guns
  6. Jinxed
  7. Bourbon
  8. Ride On Red, Ride On
  9. Loose Talk

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: You’re Gonna Get It

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Youre Gonna Get It

On May 2, 1978, “Shelter” label released “You’re Gonna Get It!”, the second Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album. It was recorded 1977 – 1978, at “Shelter Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Denny Cordell, Noah Shark and Tom Petty.

Personnel:

  • Tom Petty- vocals, acoustic, electric, twelve string and rhythm guitar, piano
  • Mike Campbell- acoustic, electric, acoustic, twelve string and  lead guitar, accordion
  • Benmont Tench- piano, Hammond organ, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Ron Blair- bass guitar, acoustic guitar, sound effects, backing vocals
  • Stan Lynch- drums
  • Noah Shark – percussion
  • Phil Seymour- backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Petty, except where noted.

  1. When the Time Comes
  2. You’re Gonna Het It
  3. Hurt – Tom Petty, Mike Campbell
  4. Magnolia
  5. Too Much Ain’t Enough
  6. I Need to Know
  7. Listen to Her Heart
  8. No Second Thoughts
  9. Restless
  10. Baby’s a Rock ’n’ Roller – Tom Petty, Mike Campbell

Dinosaur Jr.: Beyond

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On May 1, 2007, “Fat Possum” label released “Beyond”, the eighth Dinosaur Jr. studio album. It was recorded September – December 2006, and was produced by J Mascis.

Personnel:

  • J Mascis – vocals, guitar
  • Lou Barlow – vocals, bass
  • Murph – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by J Mascis except where noted.

  1. Almost Ready
  2. Crumble
  3. Pick Me Up
  4. Back to Your heart – Lou Barlow
  5. This Is All I Came to Do
  6. Been There All the Time
  7. It’s Me
  8. We’re Not Alone
  9. I Got Lost
  10. Lightning Bulb
  11. What If I Knew

Snow Patrol: Eyes Open

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Eyes Open

On May 1, 2006, “Fiction” label released “Eyes Open”, the fourth Snow Patrol studio album. It was recorded October – December 2005, at “Grouse Lodge Studios” in Ireland; “The Garage” in Kent; “The Garden” and  “Angel Studios” in London. The single “Chasing Cars” went on to sell over 5 million copies worldwide and has spent a total of 166 weeks on the UK “Singles Chart”, more than any other song in history. The album has been certified 7 x Platinum in the UK, by the “BPI”.

Personnel:

  • Gary Lightbody– vocals, guitar, backing vocals
  • Nathan Connolly– guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Wilson– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonny Quinn– drums, percussion
  • Tom Simpson– keyboards, sample
  • Jacknife Lee – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, engineer, mixing
  • Leon Bosch – double bass
  • Ben Russell – double bass
  • Martha Wainwright – vocals
  • Richard George – violin
  • Ursula Gough – violin
  • Janice Graham – violin
  • Karin Leishman – violin
  • Beatrix Lovejoy – violin
  • Pauline Lowbury – violin
  • Maya Magub – violin
  • Richard Milone – violin
  • Steve Morris – violin
  • Everton Nelson – violin
  • Charles Sewart – violin
  • Paul Willey – violin
  • Lucy Williams – violin
  • Warren Zielinski – violin
  • Maxine Moore – viola
  • William Hawkes – viola
  • Rebecca Hirsch – viola
  • Matthew Souter – viola
  • Timothy Grant – viola
  • Adrian Bradbury – cello
  • Charlie Clark – choir, chorus
  • Caroline Dale – cello
  • Zoe Martlew – cello
  • Caroline Dearney – cello
  • James Banbury – cello, arranger
  • Iain Archer – backing vocals, choir, chorus
  • Paul Archer – backing vocals, choir, chorus
  • Ciaran Gribbin – choir, chorus
  • Hrafnhildur Halldorsdottir – choir, chorus
  • Eugene Kelly – choir, chorus
  • Alastair King – choir, arranger, backing vocals
  • Sam Bell – engineer
  • David McGinty – choir, chorus
  • Richael Reader – choir, chorus
  • Jenny Reeve – choir, chorus
  • Claire Scott – choir, chorus
  • Stacey Seivewright – choir, chorus
  • Sara Wilson – choir, chorus
  • Hilary Skewes – string contractor
  • Peter Hoffman, Tom McFall, Steve Pryce – engineer
  • Simon Wakeling, Stefano Soffia, Fergus Peterkin – engineer assistant
  • Cenzo Townshend – mixing
  • Owen Skinner – mixing assistant
  • John Davies – mastering
  • Richard Andrews – art direction
  • Mat Maitland – art direction, images
  • Dan Tobin Smith – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Gary Lightbody, all music by Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, Tom Simpson, Paul Wilson and Jonny Quinn except where noted.

  1. You’re All I Have
  2. Hands Open
  3. Chasing Cars – Gary Lightbody
  4. Shut Your Eyes
  5. It’s Beginning to Get to Me
  6. You Could Be Happy
  7. Make This Go On Forever
  8. Set the Fire to the Third bar
  9. Headlights on Dark Roads
  10. Open Your Eyes
  11. The Finish Line

Nickelback: Curb

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On May 1, 1996, Nickelback self-released the debut album “Curb”. It was recorded in 1996, at “Turtle Recording Studios” in Richmond; “Crosstown Studios” in Vancouver, and was produced by Larry Anschell.

Personnel:

  • Chad Kroeger– lead vocals, guitars
  • Ryan Peake– guitars, backing vocals
  • Mike Kroeger – bass
  • Brandon Kroeger – drums
  • Boyd Grealy – drums
  • Ariel Watson – cello
  • Larry Anschell – engineer, mixing
  • George Marino – mastering

Track listing:

All lyrics by Chad Kroeger, all music by  Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Brandon Kroeger , except where noted.

  1. Little Friend
  2. Pusher
  3. Detangler
  4. Curb
  5. Where? – Nickelback, Jeff Boyd
  6. Falls Back On
  7. Sea Groove
  8. Fly – Nickelback, Jeff Boyd
  9. Just For
  10. Left – Nickelback, Jeff Boyd
  11. Window Shopper – Nickelback, Jeff Boyd
  12. I Don’t Have

Mark Lanegan: The Winding Sheet

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Mark Lanegan-The Winding Sheet

On May 1, 1990, “Sub Pop” label released “The Winding Sheet”, the first Mark Lanegan solo studio album. It was recorded in 1989, and was produced by Jack Endino, Mike Johnson and Mark Lanegan.

Personnel:

  • Mark Lanegan- lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Kurt Cobain- electric guitar, backing vocal
  • Mike Johnson- acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Steve Fisk– organ, piano
  • Krist Novoselic- bass
  • Jack Endino– bass, second electric guitar
  • Mark Pickerel- drums
  • Justin Williams – violin

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark Lanegan and Mike Johnson except where noted.

  1. Mockingbirds
  2. Museum
  3. Undertow
  4. Ugly Sunday
  5. Down in the Dark
  6. Wild Flowers – Mark Lanegan
  7. Eyes of a Child
  8. The Winding Sheet
  9. Woe – Mark Lanegan
  10. Ten Feet Tall
  11. Where Did You Sleep Last Night – traditional
  12. Juarez – Mark Lanegan, Steve Fisk
  13. I Love You Little Girl – Mark Lanegan

Billy Idol: Charmed Life

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Fairground Attractions: The First of a Million Kisses

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On May 1, 1988, “RCA” label released “The First of a Million Kisses”, the debut Fairground Attraction album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Eddi Reader, Mark E. Nevin, Simon Edwards, Ray Dodds and Kevin Maloney. In 1989, “The First of a Million Kisses”, won the award for best album at the “Brit Awards” and was certified Platinum in UK by the “BPI”.

Personnel:

  • Eddi Reader- lead vocals
  • Mark E. Nevin- guitar
  • Simon Edwards- guitar
  • Kim Burton -accordion, tiny harp, piano
  • Ray Dodds- drums, percussion
  • Roger Beaujolais -vibes, glockenspiel
  • Anthony Thistlethwaite- mandolin
  • Steve Forster – mandolin
  • Will Hasty -clarinet
  • Ian Shaw – backing vocals
  • Elliot Erwitt – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark E. Nevin, except where noted.

  1. A Smile in a Whisper
  2. Perfect
  3. Moon on the Rain
  4. Find My Love
  5. Fairground Attraction
  6. The Wind Knows My Name
  7. Clare
  8. Comedy Waltz
  9. The Moon Is Mine
  10. Station Street
  11. Whispers – Eddie Reader
  12. Allelujah

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