Philip Lynott: Solo in Soho

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On April 18, 1980, “Vertigo” label released “Solo in Soho”, the debut Philip Lynott album. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, at “Good Earth Studios” in Soho, London, “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Kit Woolven and Philip Lynott.

Personnel:

  • Philip Lynott – vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboards, Minimoog, vocoder, string machine, percussion
  • Scott Gorham – guitars
  • Snowy White – guitars
  • Mark Knopfler – electric guitar
  • Gary Moore – guitar
  • Jimmy Bain – piano, Minimoog, string machine
  • Billy Currie – ARP synthesizer 
  • Midge Ure – ARP synthesizer, Minimoog, string machine
  • Huey Lewis – harmonica 
  • Jerome Rimson – bass guitar
  • Brian Downey – drums, percussion
  • Bob Benberg – drums, percussion
  • Mark Nauseef – drums, percussion
  • Tony Charles – steel drums 
  • Andy Duncan – percussion
  • Julia – backing vocals 
  • Lena – backing vocals
  • Sophie, Margi, Silver, Christine – backing vocals
  • Fiachra Trench – string and brass arrangements
  • Kit Woolven – engineer
  • Tony Visconti, “Flash” Gordon Fordyce, Will Reid-Dick – engineer
  • Ian Cooper – mastering
  • Chris O’Donnell – art direction
  • Linda Sutton, Roger Cooper – artwork and design
  • John Swannell – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Philip Lynott, except where noted.

  1. Dear Miss Lonely Hearts – Philip Lynott, Jimmy Bain
  2. King’s Call
  3. A Child’s Lullaby
  4. Tattoo (Giving It All Up for Love)
  5. Solo in Soho
  6. Girls – Philip Lynott, Jimmy Bain, Brian Robertson
  7. Yellow Pearl – Philip Lynott, Midge Ure
  8. Ode to a Black Man
  9. Jamaican Rum
  10. Talk in 79

The Miracles: Renaissance

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On April 18, 1973, “Tamla” label released “Renaissance”, album by The Miracles. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Hal Davis, Willie Hutch, Fonce Mizell, Freddie Perren, Marvin Gaye, Frank Wilson, Clay McMurray, Leonard Caston, Jerry Marcellino and Mel Larson.

Personnel:

  • Billy Griffin – lead vocals
  • Ronnie White – baritone backing vocals
  • Pete Moore – bass backing vocals
  • Bobby Rogers – tenor backing vocals
  • Marv Tarplin – guitar
  • Smokey Robinson – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. What is a Heart Good For – Arthur Ross, Leon Ware
  2. If You’re Ever in the Neighborhood – Don Fenceton, Jerry Marcellino, Mel Larson
  3. I Wanna Be with You – Willie Hutch
  4. Wigs and Lashes – Larry Mizell
  5.  Don’t Let It End (‘Til You Let It Begin) – Christine Yarian, Freddie Perren
  6. I Love You Secretly – Anna Gordy Gaye, Elgie Stover, Marvin Gaye
  7. I Don’t Need No Reason – Leon Ware, Pam Sawyer
  8. Nowhere To Go – Clay McMurray, Dennis Jackson, Gary Fears
  9. I Didn’t Realize the Show Was Over – Richard Hutch, Willie Hutch

The Pretty Things: Emotions

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On April 18, 1967, “Fontana” label released “Emotions”, the third Pretty Things (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Philips Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Rowland.

Personnel:

  • Phil May – vocals
  • Dick Taylor – guitar
  • Brian Pendleton – rhythm guitar
  • Jon Povey – vocals, keyboards
  • Wally Waller – vocals, bass, guitars
  • John Stax – bass
  • Skip Alan – drums
  • Jacob Collier – double bass
  • Johnnie Gray – alto, soprano and tenor saxophone
  • G. Wallace – bass trombone
  • Albert Hall, Bert Ezzard, Greg Bowen – trumpet
  • Johnny Edwards – valve trombone
  • Keith Christie – trombone
  • John Shinebourne, Lionel Ross, R. Kok, William de Mont – cello
  • Marie Goossens – harp
  • Reg Tilsley – orchestra conductor

Track listing:

  1. Death of a Socialite – Ian Stirling, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  2. Children – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  3. The Sun – Phil May, Wally Waller
  4. There Will Never Be Another Day – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller
  5. House of Ten – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  6. Out in the Night – Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
  7. One Long Glance – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
  8. Growing in My Mind – Phil May, Dick Taylor
  9. Photographer – Phil May, Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
  10. Bright Lights of the City – Wally Waller, Phil May
  11. Tripping – Phil May, Dick Taylor
  12. My Time – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller

Ahmad Jamal

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On April 16, 2023, Ahmad Jamal died aged 92. He was musician (piano), composer, bandleader, and educator, one of the most successful small-group leaders and one of the most important artists in jazz history. For his work Jamal received many awards including:

  • 1959: Entertainment Award, Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • 1980: Distinguished Service Award, City of Washington D.C., Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
  • 1986: Mellon Jazz Festival Salutes Ahmad Jamal, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • 1987: Honorary Membership, Philippines Jazz Foundation
  • 1994: American Jazz Masters award, National Endowment for the Arts
  • 2001: Arts & Culture Recognition Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
  • 2001: Kelly-Strayhorn Gallery of Stars, for Achievements as Pianist and Composer, East Liberty Quarter Chamber of Commerce
  • 2003: American Jazz Hall of Fame, New Jersey Jazz Society
  • 2003: Gold Medallion, Steinway & Sons 150 Years Celebration
  • 2007: Living Jazz Legend, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
  • 2007: Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, French government
  • 2011: Down Beat Hall of Fame, 76th Readers Poll
  • 2015: Honorary Doctorate of Music, The New England Conservatory
  • 2017: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, The Recording Academy
  • 2018: Leopolis Jazz Music Awards Leopolis Jazz Fest, Lviv

As leader, Jamal released 69 albums.

White Denim: World as a Waiting Room

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On April 17, 2020, “Radio Milk Records” label released “World as a Waiting Room”, the tenth White Denim album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by James Petralli and Steve Terebcki.

Personnel:

  • James Petralli – vocals, guitar, keyboards, sounds
  • Steve Terebecki – bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Michael Hunter – keyboards
  • Ian Salazar – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, engineer, mixing
  • Jared Samuel – guitar, keyboards, saxophone, effects, programming
  • Greg Clifford – drums, percussion
  • Adam Chetwood – guitar
  • Cedric Maes – guitar
  • Kevin Maenen – guitar
  • Alessio DiTuri – percussion
  • Joshua Block – percussion
  • Mike St.Clair – keyboards, trombone
  • Joshua Block – percussion, mixing
  • Jim Vollentine – mixing
  • Jim Eno – mixing
  • Joe LaPorta – mastering
  • Jo Minor – artwork, design
  • Mark McLewee – project manager

Track listing:

  1. I Don’t Understand Rock and Roll – James Petralli
  2. Matter of Matter – Greg Clifford, Steve Terebcki, James Petralli, Michael Hunter, Lucas Ahderson
  3. Work – Lucas Anderson, Chris McGaha, James Petralli
  4. Go Numb – Steve Terebecki, James Petralli
  5. Queen of the Quarantine – Jared Samuel
  6. DVD – Greg Clifford, James Petralli
  7. Slow Death – Greg Clifford, Mike St.Clair, James Petralli
  8. Eagle Wings – James Petralli
  9. King Prospero – Steve Terbecki, Lucas Anderson

EOB: Earth

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On April 17, 2020, “Capitol” label released “Earth”, the debut EOB (Ed O’Brien) album. It was recorded 2012 – 2020, and was produced by Flood and Catherine Marks.

Personnel:

  • Ed O’Brien – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, keyboards, programming
  • Flood – guitar, synthesizer
  • David Okumu – guitar
  • Adrian Utley – guitar
  • Nathan East – bass
  • Colin Greenwood – bass
  • Richie Kennedy – synthesizer, percussion, drums, programming
  • Glenn Kotche – drums
  • Omar Hakim – drums
  • Laura Marling – vocals
  • Catherine Marks – programming, production
  • Adam “Cecil” Bartlett – engineer, programming
  • Alan Moulder – mixing
  • Caesar Edmunds – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Ed O’Brien.

  1. Shangri-La
  2. Brasil
  3. Deep Days
  4. Long Time Coming
  5. Mass
  6. Bankster
  7. Sail On
  8. Olympik
  9. Cloak of the Night

Neon Trees: Picture Show

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On April 17, 2012, “Mercury” label released “Picture Show”, the second Neon Trees studio album. It was recorded in 2011, and was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.

Personnel:

  • Tyler Glenn – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, programming
  • Christopher Allen – guitars, backing vocals
  • Branden Campbell – bass, backing vocals
  • Elaine Bradley – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion
  • Justin Meldal Johnsen – guitars, keyboards, programming, percussion, backing vocals
  • Carlos de la Garza – percussion
  • David Ralicke – alto and tenor saxophone
  • Jordan Katz – trumpet
  • Steve Baxter – trombone
  • Hidden Outro
  • Kaskade – additional vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Tyler Glenn, except where noted.

  1. Moving in the Dark – Tyler Glenn, Tim Pagnotta
  2. Teenage Sounds
  3. Everybody Talks – Tyler Glenn, Tim Pagnotta
  4. Mad Love
  5. Weekend – Tyler Glenn, Tim Pagnotta, Branden Campbell, Christopher Allen, Elaine Bradley
  6. Lessons in Love (All Day, All Night) – Tyler Glenn, Branden Campbell, Christopher Allen, Elaine Bradley, Ryan Raddon, Finn Bjarnson, John Hancock
  7. Trust
  8. Close to You
  9. Hooray for Hollywood – Tyler Glenn, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz
  10. Still Young
  11. I Am the DJ – Tyler Glenn, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz

Midtown: Living Well is the Best Revenge

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On April 16, 2002, “Drive Thru” label released “Living Well Is the Best Revenge”, the second Midtown studio album. It was recorded 2001 -2002, at “Larrabee East” in Los Angeles, “Media Vortex” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Mark Trombino.

Personnel:

  • Gabe Saporta – lead vocals, bass
  • – drums, backing vocals
  • Vinnie Caruana – additional backing vocals 
  • Mark Trombino – programming, engineer, mixing
  • Justin Smith – engineer
  • Pete Novak – engineer assistant
  • Dave Ahlert – engineer assistant
  • Brian Gardner – mastering
  • Mike Bozzi – mastering assistant
  • Tim Stedman – art direction, design
  • Marco Orozco – design
  • Justin Stephens – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics written by Gabe Saporta, except where noted, all music by Gabe Saporta, Heath Saraceno, Tyler Rann and Rob Hitt.

  1. Become What You Hate
  2. Still Trying
  3. Get It Together
  4. Like a Movie
  5. There’s No Going Back
  6. Perfect – Hearth Saraceno
  7. You Should Know
  8. One Last Time – Tyler Rann
  9. A Faulty Foundation
  10. In the Songs
  11. Find Comfort in Yourself – Hearth Saraceno
  12. Make This Right
  13. Let Go (remix)

Scorpions: Savage Amusement

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On April 18, 1988, “Harvest/EMI” label released “Savage Amusement”, the tenth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded 1987 – 1988, at “Dierks Studios” in Stommein, Germany, “Scorpio Sound Studio” in Hannover, Germany, and was produced by Dieter Dierks.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine – lead and backing vocals, mixing
  • Rudolf Schenker – acoustic and lead guitars, rhythm and slide guitars, backing vocals, mixing
  • Matthias Jabs – lead guitars, acoustic and rhythm guitars, voice box, backing vocals, mixing
  • Francis Buchholz – bass, backing vocals, mixing
  • Herman Rarebell – drums, backing vocals, mixing
  • Lee Aaron – backing vocals
  • Peter Baltes – intro vocals
  • Dieter Dierks – engineer, mixing
  • Ian Taylor, Gerd Rautenbach – engineer
  • Mike Shipley – mixing
  • Nigel Green – mixing
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering

Track listing:

All lyrics by Klaus Meine, except where noted, all music by Rudolf Schenker, except where noted.

  1. Don’t Stop at the Top – lyrics by Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
  2. Rhythm of Love
  3. Passion Rules the Game – Herman Rarebell
  4. Media Overkill
  5. Walking on the Edge
  6. We Let It Rock…You Let It Roll
  7. Every Minute Every Day
  8. Love on the Run – Klaus Meine, Herman Rarebell
  9. Believe in Love

Kurt Vile: Watch My Moves

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On April 15, 2022, “Verve Forecast” label released “Watch My Moves”, the ninth Kurt Vile studio album, It was recorded 2021 – 2022, and was produced by Kurt Vile and Rob Schnapf.

Personnel:

  • Kurt Vile – vocals, piano, keyboards, acoustic and slide guitar, electric guitar, drum machine, synth bass, synthesizer programming, engineer, art direction
  • Rob Laakso – bass, acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Jesse Trbovich – bass, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica
  • Chris Cohen – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Julia Shapiro – vocals, electric guitar
  • Lydia Lund – vocals, electric guitar
  • Cate Le Bon – vocals, piano
  • Farmer Dave Scher – keyboards, lap steel guitar 
  • Craig McQuiston – bass
  • Matt Schuessler – bass, upright bass
  • Kyle Spence – drums, percussion
  • Sarah Jones – drums, percussion
  • Stella Mozgawa – drums, percussion
  • James Stewart – tenor saxophone
  • Annie Truscott – vocals, violin
  • Adam Langellotti – synthesizer programming, engineer
  • Matt Schuessler – engineer
  • Gabe Wax – engineer
  • Ted Young – engineer, mixing
  • Rob Schnapf – mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Steve Fallone – mastering
  • Geoff Gans – art direction, design
  • Joey Lipstein – cover photography
  • Robert Robinson – back cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kurt Vile except where noted.

  1. Goin’ on a Plane Today
  2. Flyin’ (Like a Fast Train)
  3. Palce of OKV in Reverse
  4. Like Exploding Stones
  5. Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)
  6. Hey Like a Child
  7. Jesus on a Wire
  8. To Sho
  9. Cool Water
  10. Chazzy Don’t Mind
  11. (shiny things)
  12. Say the Word
  13. Wages of Sin – Bruce Springsteen
  14. Kurt Runner
  15. Stuffed Leopard

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