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Riblja Čorba: Kost u grlu

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On September 11, 1979, “PGP-RTB” released “Kost u grlu”,  the debut Riblja Čorba album. It was recorded in June 1979, at “Studio V PGP-RTB” in Belgrade, Serbia, and was produced by Enco Lesić.

Personnel:

  • Bora Đorđević– vocals
  • Momčilo Bajagić- guitar
  • Rajko Kojić- guitar
  • Miša Aleksić- bass guitar
  • Vicko Milatović– drums
  • Enco Lesić– piano
  • Tahir Durkalić – recording
  • Jugoslav Vlahović – design

Track listing:

  1. Rock ‘n’ Roll za kućni savet – Bora Đorđević
  2. Zvezda potkrovlja i suterena – Bora Đorđević, Miša Aleksić
  3. Rasprodaja bola – Bora Đorđević, Rajko Kojić
  4. Pozajmila je pare, poludela je skroz, kupila je kartu i sela je u voz – Bora Đorđević
  5. Ja sam još ona ista budala – Bora Đorđević
  6. Još jedan šugav dan – Bora Đorđević, Rajko Kojić
  7. Hej, ćale – Bora Đorđević, Rajko Kojić
  8. Mirno spavaj – Bora Đorđević, Božić
  9. Egoista – Bora Đorđević
  10. Ostani đubre do kraja – Bora Đorđević, Miša Aleksić

The Rolling Stones: Tattoo You

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On August 24, 1981, “Rolling Stones” label released “Tattoo You”, the sixteen Rolling Stones (The) album. It was recorded November–December 1972, January–March 1975, January–March 1978, January–October 1979, October 1980 – June 1981, and was produced by The Glimmer Twins. In 1989, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Tattoo You” at number 213 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. Peter Corriston, who was responsible for the album art direction and design, won a “Grammy Award” in the category of “Best Album Package”. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 4 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Mick Jaggerr– lead and backing vocals; electric guitar, harmonica
  • Keith Richards– lead and backing, electric guitar, bass guitar
  • Ronnie Wood– electric guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Mick Taylor– electric guitar
  • Bill Wyman– bass guitar; synthesizer, guitar
  • Charlie Watts– drums
  • Wayne Perkins– electric lead guitar
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano; organ
  • Ian Stewart– piano
  • Chris Kimsey– piano
  • Billy Preston– keyboards
  • Sonny Rollins– saxophone
  • Ollie Brown– percussion
  • Jimmy Miller– percussion
  • Michael Carabello– cowbell,  conga, guiro, claves, cabasa, conga
  • Pete Townshend– backing vocals
  • Barry Sage– handclaps

Track listing:

All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.

  1. Start Me Up
  2. Hang Fire
  3. Slave
  4. Little T&A
  5. Black Limousine – Mick Jaggerr, Keith Richard, Ronnie Wood
  6. Neighbours
  7. Worried About You
  8. Tops
  9. Heaven
  10. No Use in Crying – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood
  11. Waiting on a Friend

Talking Heads: Fear Of Music

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On August 3, 1979, “Sire” label released “Fear of Music”, the third Talking Heads studio album. It was recorded April and May 1979, at Chris Frantz’s and Tina Weymouth’s loft in Long Island City; “The Hit Factory”, “Atlantic Studios”,  “RPM Sound Studios” and “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Brian Eno and Talking Heads.

Personnel:

  • David Byrne – lead vocals, guitar
  • Jerry Harrison – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Tina Weymouth – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Chris Frantz – drums
  • Brian Eno – electronic treatments, backing vocals
  • Robert Fripp– guitar
  • Ari – congas
  • Gene Wilder – congas
  • Hassam Ramzy – surdo
  • Abdou M’Boup – djembe, talking drum
  • Assane Thiam – percussion
  • The Sweetbreaths – backing vocals
  • Julie Last – backing vocals
  • Joe Barbaria – engineer
  • Rod O’Brian – engineer
  • Neil Teeman – engineer
  • Tom Heid – engineer assistant
  • Julie Last – engineer assistant
  • Chris Martinez – engineer assistant
  • Phil Gitomer – engineering crew
  • Dave Hewitt – engineering crew
  • Booster McAllister – engineering crew
  • Fred Ridder – engineering crew
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Jerry Harrison – cover art, artwork assistant
  • David Byrne – artwork
  • Jimmy Garcia – thermograph photography
  • Philip Strax – thermograph assistant

Track listing:

  1. I Zimbra – David Byrne, Brian Eno, Hugo Ball
  2. Mind
  3. Paper
  4. Cities
  5. Life During Wartime – David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
  6. Memories Can’t Wait – David Byrne, Jerry Harrison
  7. Air
  8. Heaven – David Byrne, Jerry Harriosn
  9. Animals
  10. Electric Guitar
  11. Drugs – David Byrne, Brian Eno

Zapp: Same

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On July 28, 1980, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled debut Zapp album. It was recorded 1979-1980, in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Roger Troutman and Bootsy Collins. The album has been regarded as one of the definitive albums of early 80’s electronic funk, bringing the genre into mainstream attention.

Personnel:

  • Roger Troytman – vocals, guitars, keyboards, talking box, bass, harmonica, vibes
  • Greg Jackson, Terry Troutman, Bobby Glover, Jannetta Boyce, Marchelle Smith, Delores Smith – vocal
  • Bootsy Collins – guitars
  • Greg Jackson – keyboards
  • Terry Troutman – bass
  • Larry Troutman – conga drums
  • Lester Troutman – trap drums
  • Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman – percussion
  • Randy Wallace – saxophone

Track listing:

  1. More Bounce to the Ounce
  2. Freedom
  3. Brand New Player
  4. Funky Bounce
  5. Be Alright
  6. Coming Home

 

AC/DC: Highway To Hell

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On July 27, 1979, “Albert” label released “Highway to Hell”, the sixth Australian and the fifth international AC/DC album. It was recorded December 1978, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney; January – February 1979, at “Criteria Studios” in Miami, Florida; March – April 1979, at “Roundhouse Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Highway to Hell” at number 200 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Bon Scott– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Cliff Williams– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Rudd– drums
  • Mark Dearnley – engineer
  • Kevin Dallimore – engineer assistant
  • Tony Platt – mixing
  • Bob Defrin – art direction
  • Jim Houghton – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott.

  1. Highway to Hell
  2. Girls Got Rhythm
  3. Walk All Over You
  4. Touch Too Much
  5. Beating Around the Bush
  6. Shot Down in Flames
  7. Get It Hot
  8. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
  9. Love Hungry Man
  10. Night Prowler

Dexys Midnight Runners: Searching For The Young Soul Rebels

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On July 11, 1980, “EMI” label released “Searching for the Young Soul Rebels”, the debut Dexys Midnight Runners studio album. It was recorded in 1979 – 1980, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Oxfordshire, and was produced by Pete Wingfield.  “The Guardian” ranked the album at number 93 on its list of the “100 Best Albums Ever” and “Melody Maker” ranked it at number 42 on its list of the “All Time Top 100 Albums”.

Personnel:

  • Kevin Rowland– vocals
  • Kevin “Al” Archer– vocals, guitar, liner notes
  • Pete Saunders– organ
  • Pete Williams – vocals, bass
  • Andy “Stoker” Growcott– drums
  • Geoffrey “Jeff” Blythe – saxophone
  • Steve “Babyface” Spooner – alto saxophone
  • “Big” Jim Paterson – trombone
  • Andy Leek– organ
  • Barry Hammond – engineer
  • Peter Barrett – artwork

Track listing:

  1. Burn it Down – Kevin Rowland
  2. Tell Me When My Light Turns Green – Kevin Rowland
  3. The Teams That Meet in Caffs – Kevin Archer
  4. I’M Just Looking – Kevin Rowland, Geoffrey Blythe, Peter Saunders
  5. Geno – Kevin Archer, Kevin Rowland
  6. Seven Days Too Long – R. Bailey, Vernon Harrell
  7. I Couldn’t Help It If I Tried – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson
  8. Thankfully Not Living in Yorkshire It Doesn’t Apply – Kevin Rowland, Peter Saunders
  9. Keep It – Kevin Archer, R. Blythe
  10. Love Part One – Kevin Rowland
  11. There, There, My Dear – Kevin Rowland, Kevin Archer

The B-52’s: Same

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On July 6, 1979, “Warner Bros” label released the debut, self-titled The  B-52’s album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at at “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Chris Blackwell. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 152 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Fred Schneider– vocals, cowbell, toy piano, walkie talkie, keyboard bass
  • Ricky Wilson– guitars, smoke alarm
  • Kate Pierson– vocals, Farfisa organ, keyboard bass, guitar
  • Keith Strickland– percussion, drums, “Planet Claire” sounds
  • Cindy Wilson– vocals, bongos, tambourine, guitar
  • Ted Jensen – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by The B-52’s, except where noted.

  1. Planet Claire – Henry Mancini, Fred Schneider, Keith Strickland
  2. 52 Girls – Jeremy Ayers,Ricky Wilson
  3. Dance This Mess Around
  4. Rock Lobster – Fred Schneider, Ricky Wilson
  5. Lava
  6. There’s a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)
  7. Hero Worship – Robert Waldrop, Ricky Wilson
  8. 6060-842 – Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider,Keith Strickland, Ricky Wilson
  9. Downtown – Tonny Hatch

Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleep

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On July 2, 1979, “Reprise” label released “Rust Never Sleeps”, the twelve Neil Young album. Young is accompanied by the band Crazy Horse. It was recorded 1975 – 1978, at “The Boarding House” in San Francisco, and was produced by Neil Young, David Briggs and Tim Mulligan. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Rust Never Sleeps” at number 350 on its list of the ”500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young — vocals, guitars, harmonica, organ, percussion
  • Frank “Poncho” Sampedro — electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Talbot— bass, backing vocals
  • Ralph Molina— drums, backing vocals
  • Nicolette Larson— vocal
  • Joe Osborn— bass
  • Karl T. Himmel — drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young except where noted

  1. My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) – Neil Young,Jeff Blackburn
  2. Thrasher
  3. Ride My Liama
  4. Pocahontas
  5. Sail Away
  6. Powderfinger
  7. Welfare Mothers
  8. Sedan Delivery
  9. Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) – Neil Young, Jeff Blackburn

Quuen: The Game

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On June 30, 1980, “EMI” label released “The Game”, the eighth Queen studio album. It was recorded June – July 1979, February – May 1980, at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, and was produced by Mack, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”, and became the best sold Queen album in the US.

Personnel:

  • Freddie Mercury– lead and backing vocals, piano, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Brian May– lead and backing vocals, electric, acoustic and twelve-string guitars, piano, keyboards
  • Roger Taylor– lead and backing vocals, drums, electronic drums, electric guitar, keyboards
  • John Deacon– bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, piano
  • Reinhold Mack– keyboards

Track listing:

  1. Play the Game – Freddie Mercury
  2. Dragon Attack – Brian May
  3. Another One Bites the Dust – John Deacon
  4. Need Your Love Tonight – John Deacon
  5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Freddie Mercury
  6. Rock It (Prime Jive) – Roger Taylor
  7. Don’t Try Suicide – Freddie Mercury
  8. Sail Away Sweet Sister – Brian May
  9. Coming Soon – Roger Taylor
  10. Save Me – Brian May

Mick Taylor: Same

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On June 22, 1979, “CBS” label released the self – titled, debut, Mick Taylor album. It was recorded 1976 – 1979 and was produced by Mick Taylor.

Personnel:

  • Mick Taylor- vocal, guitar, piano, bass guitar, electric piano, synthesizer, strings
  • Lowell George- slide guitar
  • Norman Mighell – tambourine
  • Jean Roussel– piano
  • Kuma Harada – bass guitar, double bass, strings
  • Alan Spenner- bass guitar
  • Mike Driscoll – drums, bass drum
  • Pierre Moerlen- drums
  • Richard Bailey – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Mick Taylor except where noted:

  1. Leather Jacket
  2. Alabama – Colin Allen, Mick Taylor
  3. Slow Blues
  4. Baby I Want You
  5. Broken Hands
  6. Giddy-Up
  7. W.5
  8. Spanish / A Minor