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Cabaret Voltaire: The Voice of America

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In July 1980, “Rough Trade” label released “The Voice of America”, the second Cabaret Voltaire studio album. It was recorded March–April 1980 at “Western Works” in Sheffield, England, and was produced by Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder, Chris Watson and Haydn Boyes.

Personnel:

  • Richard H. Kirk– guitar, wind instruments, recording
  • Stephen Mallinder– vocals, bass guitar, electronic percussion, recording
  • Chris Watson– synthesizers, tapes, recording
  • Haydn Boyes Weston – drums, recording
  • Porky– mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson.

  1. The Voice of America/Damage Is Done
  2. Partially Submerged
  3. Kneel to the Boss
  4. Premonition
  5. This Is Entertainment
  6. If the Shadows Could March
  7. Stay Out of It
  8. Obsession
  9. News From Nowhere
  10. Messages Received

The Vapors: New Clear Days

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In July 1980, “United Artists” label released “New Clear Days”, the debut Vapors (The) album. It was recorded 1979 -1980, at “Basing Street Studios” and “The Town House”, and was produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven.

Personnel:

  • David Fenton – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Edward Bazalgette – lead guitar
  • Steve Smith – bass, backing vocals
  • Howard Smith – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by David Fenton.

  1. Spring Collection
  2. Turning Japanese
  3. Cold War
  4. America
  5. Trains
  6. Bunkers
  7. News at Ten
  8. Somehow
  9. Sixty Second Interval
  10. Waiting for the Weekend
  11. Letter from Hiro

Pere Ubu: The Art Of Walking

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In June 1980, “Rough Trade” label released “The Art of Walking”, the fourth Pere Ubu album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Ken Hamann, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Allen Ravenstine, Tony Maimone and Scott Krauss.

Personnel:

  • David Thomas– lead vocals, Vox Continental Baroque organ, drums
  • Mayo Thompson– lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
  • Allen Ravenstine– EML synthesizers
  • Tony Maimone– bass, piano, organ
  • Scott Krauss– drums, horn, piano, drum machine

Track listing:

All tracks by David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Allen Ravenstine, Tony Maimone and Scott Krauss, except where noted.

  1. Go
  2. Rhapsody in Pink
  3. Arabia
  4. Young Miles in the Basement
  5. Misery Goats
  6. Loop
  7. Rounder
  8. Birdies
  9. Lost in Art
  10. Horses – Mayo Thompson
  11. Crush This Horn

Klaatu: Endagered Species

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In June 1980, “Daffodil” label released “Endangered Species”, the fourth Klaatu album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Christopher Bond.

Personnel:

  • Dee Long – vocals, guitar
  • Chris Bond – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • John Woloschuk – vocals, bass, keyboard, guitar
  • Terry Draper- vocals, drums
  • Leland Sklar- bass guitar
  • Ed Greene- drums
  • Tom Scott- saxophone
  • Rupert Perry- spoken vocals
  • Ted Jones – cover painting

Track listing:

  1. I Can’t Help It – Dee Long
  2. Knee Deep in Love – John Woloschuk, Dino Tome
  3. Paranoia – John Woloschuk
  4. Howl at the Moon – John Woloschuk, Dino Tome
  5. Set the World on Fire – John Woloschuk
  6. Hot Box City – Dee Long
  7. Dog Star – Dee Long
  8. Sell Out, Sell Out – John Woloschuk
  9. All Good Things – John Woloschuk

Steve Hackett: Defector

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In June 1980, “Charisma” label released “Defector”, the fourth Steve Hackett solo album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by John Acock and Steve Hackett.

Personnel:

  • Steve Hackett– vocals, guitar, optigan, roland GR500
  • Pete Hicks – vocals
  • Nick Magnus – keyboards
  • John Hackett– concert and alto flute
  • Dik Cadbury– vocals, bass
  • John Shearer – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Hackett, except where noted.

  1. The Steppes
  2. Time to Get Out
  3. Slogans
  4. Leaving
  5. Two Vamps as Guests
  6. Jacuzzi
  7. Hammer in the Sand
  8. The Toast
  9. The Show
  10. Sentimental Institution – Steve Hackett, Peter Hicks

Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays: As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls

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In May 1981, “ECM” label released “As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls”, album by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays. It was recorded in September 1980, at “Talent Studio” in Oslo, Norway and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

  • Pat Metheny– acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, electric guitar, electric bass
  • Lyle Mays– piano, synthesizer, electric organ, autoharp
  • Naná Vasconcelos – vocals, berimbau, percussion, drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays.

  1. As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls
  2. Ozark
  3. September Fifteenth – dedicated to Bill Evans
  4. It’s for You
  5. Estupenda Graça

Suicide: Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev

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In May 1980, “Ze Records” label released “Suicide: Alan Vega and Martin Rev”, the second Suicide studio album. It was recorded in January 1980 at “Power Station Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ric Ocasek.

Personnel:

  • Alan Vega– vocals
  • Martin Rev– electronics
  • Larry Alexander – engineer
  • Tony Wright – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Martin Rev and Alan Vega.

  1. Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne
  2. Ray (to Howard T.)
  3. Sweetheart
  4. Fast Money Music
  5. Touch Me
  6. Harlem
  7. Be Bop Kid
  8. Las Vegas Man
  9. Shadazz
  10. Dance

Judie Tzuke: Sportscar

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In May 1980, “Rocket” label released “Sportscar”, the second Judie Tzuke album. It was recorded in February 1980, at “The Manor” in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire, UK, and was produced by Paul Muggleton, Mike Paxman and Judie Tzuke.

Personnel:

  • Judie Tzuke– vocals
  • Mike Paxman– guitar
  • John Edwards– bass
  • Bob Noble – keyboards
  • Jeff Rich– drums
  • Paul Muggleton – backing vocals, arrangements
  • Paul Hart – arrangements
  • Steve Taylor – engineer, mixing
  • Steve Prestage, Alan Douglas, Nick Thomas, Richard Manwaring – engineer assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Judie Tzuke and Mike Paxman, except where noted.

  1. Sportscar
  2. Nightline
  3. Chinatown
  4. Understanding
  5. The Choices You’ve Made
  6. The Rise of Heart
  7. Living on the Coast
  8. Molly
  9. Rain on the Hills – Judie Tzuke, Mike Paxman, Paul Muggleton

Tangerine Dream: Tangram

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In May 1980, “Virgin” label released “Tangram”, the thirteenth Tangerine Dream album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Polygon Studios” in Berlin, and was produced by Chris Franke and Edgar Froese.

Personnel:

  • Edgar Froese— keyboards, guitars, design, cover photography
  • Christopher Franke— keyboards, electronic percussions
  • Johannes Schmoelling— keyboards
  • Eduard Meyer — mixing
  • Monika Froese— design, cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Tangram Set 1
  2. Tangram Set 2

The Beat: I Just Can’t Stop It

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In May 1980, “Go Feet Records” label released “I Just Can’t Stop It”, the debut Beat (The) album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Bob Sargeant.

Personnel:

  • Dave Wakeling– lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
  • Ranking Roger– vocals, toasting
  • Andy Cox– lead guitar
  • David Steele– bass
  • Everett Morton– drums
  • Saxa– saxophone
  • Mike Hedges– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton, except where noted.

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Hands Off…She’s Mine
  3. Two Swords
  4. Twist & Crawl
  5. Rough Rider – Prince Buster; arranged and adapted by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton.
  6. Click Click
  7. Big Shot
  8. Whine and Grine/Stand Down Margaret – (“Whine and Grine” by Prince Buster, “Stand Down Margaret” by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton
  9. Noise in This World
  10. Can’t Get Used to Losing You – Mort Shuman, Doc Pomus
  11. Best Friend
  12. Jackpot – George Agard, Sydney Crooks, Jackie Robinson, Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton