The Temptations: Temptin’ Temptations

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On November 1, 1965, “Gordy” label released “The Temptin’ Temptations”, the third Temptations (The) studio album. It was recorded 1964 – 1965, at “Hitsville U.S.A.” in Detroit, and was produced by Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, William “Mickey” Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter.

Personnel:

  • David Ruffin – vocals (baritone, tenor, falsetto)
  • Eddie Kendricks – vocals (tenor, falsetto)
  • Paul Williams – vocals (baritone)
  • Melvin Franklin – vocals (bass)
  • Otis Williams – vocals (tenor, baritone)
  • The Andantes – additional backing vocals
  • Jimmy Ruffin – additional backing vocals
  • Smokey Robinson – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Since I Lost My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore
  2. The Girl’s Alright with Me – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland, Jr., Eddie Kendricks
  3. Just Another Lonely Night – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  4. My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers
  5. You’ve Got to Earn It – Smokey Robinson, Cornelius Grant
  6. Everybody Needs Love – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  7. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  8. Don’t Look Back – Smokey Robinson, Ronnie White
  9. I Gotta Know Now – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  10. Born to Love You – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  11. I’ll Be in Trouble – Smokey Robinson
  12. You’re the One I Need – Smokey Robinson

Simple Minds: Big Music

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On October 31, 2014, “Sony Music” label released “Big Music”, the sixteenth Simple Minds studio album. It was recorded May 2009 – August 2014, in London, Bath, Ireland, and was produced by Gavin Goldberg, Steve Osborne, Owen Parker, Andy Wright, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes.

Personnel:

  • Jim Kerr – vocals
  • Charlie Burchill – guitar, keyboard, programming
  • Andy Gillespie – keyboard, backing vocals
  • Ged Grimes – bass guitar
  • Mel Gaynor – drums
  • Sarah Brown – backing vocals
  • Clinton Outten – backing vocals
  • Gavin Goldberg – acoustic guitar, keyboard, programming, mixing
  • Andy Wright – keyboards, programming
  • Owen Parker – additional guitar, backing vocals, additional programming
  • Steve Osborne – programming
  • Iain Cook – additional programming
  • Paul Statham – additional programming
  • Tom Dalgety – additional engineering
  • John Henry – additional engineering
  • Lewis Chapman – mixing assistant
  • JP Chalbos – mastering
  • Peacock – art direction, design
  • Daniel Reed – cover digital illustration
  • Paul Cox – photography
  • Martin Smith – photography

Track listing:

  1. Blindfolded – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  2. Midnight Walking – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Andy Gillespie
  3. Honest Town – Iain Cook, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  4. Big Music – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Andy Gillespie
  5. Human – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  6. Blood Diamonds – Iain Cook, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  7. Let the Day Begin – Michael Been
  8. Concrete and Cherry Blossom – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  9. Imagination – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  10. Kill or Cure – Paul Statham, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  11. Broken Glass Park – Owen Parker, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  12. Spirited Away – Owen Parker, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: I’m in Your Mind Fuzz

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On October 31, 2014, “Flightless Records” label released “I’m in Your Mind Fuzz”, fifth King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Daptone” in Brooklyn, “Hunter Mountain” in New York and in Melbourne, and was produced by Stu Mackenzie.

Personnel:

  • Stu Mackenzie – vocals, guitars, keys, flute, additional recording and mixing
  • Cook Craig – guitars
  • Joey Walker – vocals, guitars
  • Ambrose Kenny-Smith – blues harp
  • Lucas Skinner – bass
  • Michael Cavanagh – drums
  • Eric Moore – drums
  • Wayne Gordon – recording
  • Paul Maybury – recording, mixing
  • Michael Badger – mixing
  • Joe Carra – mastering
  • Jason Galea – art  

Track listing:

All tracks by Stu Mackenzie, except where noted.

  1. I’m in Your Mind
  2. I’m Not in Your Mind
  3. Cellophane
  4. I’m in Your Mind Fuzz
  5. Empty
  6. Hot Water – Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker
  7. Am I in Heaven?
  8. Slow Jam 1
  9. Satan Speeds Up
  10. Her and I (Slow Jam 2)

Timbuk 3: Greetings From Timbuk 3

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In October 1986, “I.R.S.” label released “Greetings from Timbuk3”, the debut Timbuk 3 album. It was recorded in 1986 at “Dustbowl Studios” in Hollywood, “Lone Star Studios” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Dennis Herring.

Personnel:

  • Barbara K. MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
  • Pat MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
  • Dennis Herring, Mark Teston – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Pat MacDonald, except where noted. 

  1. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
  2. Life Is Hard
  3. Hairstyles and Attitudes
  4. Facts About Cats
  5. I Need You
  6. Just Another Movie
  7. Friction
  8. Cheap Black & White
  9. Shame On You – Barbara K. MacDonald, Pat MacDonald
  10. I Love You in the Strangest Way

Horace Silver: A Prescription For The Blues

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In October 1997, “Impulse!” label released “A Prescription for the Blues”, the 35th Horace Silver album. It was recorded in May 1997, in New York City, and was produced by Horace Silver.

Personnel:

  • Horace Silver – piano, arrangements
  • Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker – trumpet
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Louis Hayes – drums
  • Jim Anderson – recording
  • Al Schmitt – mixing
  • Tommy LiPuma – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Horace Silver.

  1. A Prescription for the Blues
  2. Whenever Lester Plays the Blues
  3. You Gotta Shake That Thing
  4. Yodel Lady Blues
  5. Brother John and Brother Gene
  6. Free at Last
  7. Walk On
  8. Sunrise in Malibu
  9. Doctor Jazz

Bad Manners: Forging Ahead

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In October 1982, “Magnet” label released “Forging Ahead”, the fourth Bad Manners album. It was recorded in 1982, at ”Rickfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

  • Buster Bloodvessel – lead vocals
  • Louis Alphonso – guitar
  • Martin Stewart – keyboards
  • David Farren – bass
  • Brian Tuitt – drums
  • Andrew Marson – alto saxophone, banjo
  • Chris Kane – tenor saxophone
  • Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
  • Winston Bazoomies – harmonica, backing vocals
  • Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Louis Alphonso, Martin Stewart, David Farren, Brian Tuitt, Andrew Marson, Chris Kane, Paul Hyman and Winston Bazoomies, except where noted.

  1. That’ll Do Nicely
  2. Salad Bar
  3. Tonight Is Your Night
  4. Samson and Delilah (Biblical version)
  5. Exodus – Ernest Gold
  6. Got No Brains
  7. My Girl Lollipop – Morris Levy, Johnny Roberts
  8. Falling Out of Love
  9. Seventh Heaven
  10. Educating Marmalade
  11. What’s Up Crazy Pup – Van Morrison
  12. Your

Snakefinger: Greener Postures

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In October 1980, “Ralph” label released “Greener Postures”, the second Snakefinger studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Snakefinger and The Residents.

Personnel:

  • Snakefinger (Philip Charles Lithman) – guitar, violin
  • The Residents – performers
  • Blaine Reininger – violin

Track listing:

All tracks by Snakefinger and The Residents.

  1. Golden Goat
  2. Don’t Lie
  3. The Man in the Dark Sedan
  4. I Come from an Island
  5. Jungle Princess
  6. Trashing all the Loves of History
  7. Save Me from Dali
  8. Living in Vain
  9. The Picture Makers Vs. Children of the Sea

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The Residents: Not Available

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In October 1978, “Ralph” label released “Not Available”, the fourth Residents (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1974 and was produced by The Residents.

  • The Residents – arrangements, recording
  • Reed Paulsen – guest
  • Sally Lewis – guest
  • Pore No Graphics – artwork (cover art based on a drawing by The Residents),  design

Track listing:

All tracks by The Residents.

  1. Part One: Edweena
  2. Part Two: The Making of a Soul
  3. Part Three: Ship’s a’Going Down
  4. Part Four: Never Known Questions
  5. Epilogue

Jerry Cantrell: Brighten

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On October 29, 2021, “Double J Music” label released “Brighten”, the third Jerry Cantrell album. It was recorded March 2020 – March 2021, at “Dave’s Room Recording Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Tyler Bates and Jerry Cantrell.

Personnel:

  • Jerry Cantrell – lead vocals, lead guitar, bass, keyboards
  • Michael Rozon – pedal steel
  • Vincent Jones – piano, keyboards, strings
  • Jordan Lewis – piano
  • Duff McKagan – bass guitar
  • Gil Sharone – drums
  • Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums
  • Tyler Bates – strings, percussion, guitar
  • Greg Puciato – backing vocals
  • Lola Bates – backing vocals
  • Paul Figueroa – engineer
  • Joe Barresi – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Jerry Cantrell, except where noted.

  1. Alone
  2. Brighten
  3. Prism of Doubt
  4. Black Heart and Evil Done
  5. Siren Song
  6. Had to Know
  7. Nobody Breaks You
  8. Dismembered
  9. Goodbye – Elton John, Bernie Taupin

American Music Club: San Francisco

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In October 1994, “Reprise” label released “San Francisco”, the seventh American Music Club album. It was recorded in 1994, and was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.

Personnel:

  • Mark Eitzel – vocals, guitars
  • Vudi – guitars, backing vocals
  • Dan Pearson – bass, guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Tim Mooney – drums, guitar, backing vocals
  • Bruce Kaphan – pedal steel, keyboards, guitar, table, backing vocals
  • Bill Ortiz – trumpet
  • Omewenne – backing vocals
  • Jean Lowe – painting

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark Eitzel.

  1. Fearless
  2. It’s Your Birthday
  3. Can You Help Me
  4. Love Doesn’t Belong
  5. Wish the World Away
  6. How Many Six Packs Does It Take to Screw in a Light
  7. Cape Canaveral
  8. Hello Amsterdam
  9. The Revolving Door
  10. In the Shadow of the Valley
  11. What Holds the World Together
  12. I Broke My Promise
  13. The Thorn in My Side Is Gone
  14. I’ll Be Gone

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