In October 1983, “Lamborghini Records” released “Bay of Kings”, the seventh Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1983, and was produced by John Acock and Steve Hackett.
On October 24, 1980, “CBS” label released “80-f”, the third After the Fire studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Utopia Studios” in London, and was produced by Reinhold Mack and Tony Mansfield.
Personnel:
Peter “Memory” Banks – vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
John Russell – vocals, guitars
Andy Piercy – vocals, bass guitar
Pete King – drums, percussion
Reinhold Mack – engineer, mixing
Pete Hammond – engineer
Kevin Matcalf – mastering
Track listing:
1980-F – Peter Banks
Love Will Always Make You Cry – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Can You Face It – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Who’s Gonna Love You (When You’re Old and Fat and Ugly) – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Starfight – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Wild West Show – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Billy Billy – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
It’s High Fashion – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell
Why Can’t We Be Friends? – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell, Pete King
On October 24, 1980, “Dindisc” label released “Organisation”, the second Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Ridge Farm” in Rusper, England, “Advision” in London, and was produced by Mike Howlett.
Personnel:
Paul Humphreys – vocals, synthesizers, electronic organ, electronic and acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
Andy McCluskey – vocals, synthesizer, bass guitar, electronic organ, treated acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
Malcolm Holmes – drums, percussion
Track listing:
Enola Gay – Andy McCluskey
2nd Thought – Andy McCluskey
VCL XI – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
Motion and Heart – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
Statues – Andy McCluskey
The Misunderstanding – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
On October 3, 1981, “Warner Music Group” released “Law and Order”, the debut Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, at “Larrabee Sound Studio” and “Wally Heider’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut.
On September 23, 1986, “MCA” label released “Third Stage”, the third Boston studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1986, at “Hideaway Studio”, and was produced by Tom Scholz.
Personnel:
Brad Delp – lead and harmony vocals
Tom Scholz – guitars, organs, piano, bass guitar, drums, percussion
Jim Masdea – drums, percussion
Sib Hashian – drums, percussion
Gary Pihl – guitar
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.
Amanda
We’re Ready
The Launch
Countdown
Ignition
Third Stage Separation
Cool the Engines – Tom Scholz, Fran Sheehan, Brad Delp
My Destination
A New World – Jim Masdea
To Be a Man
I Think I Like It – Tom Scholz, Jon English (Jon DeBrigard)
Can’tcha Say (You Believe in Me)/Still in Love – Gerry Green, Tom Scholz, Brad Delp
In July 1980, “Kirshner” label released “Seeds of Change” the debut Kerry Livgren album. It was recorded February – March 1980, at “Axis Studios” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Kerry Livgren and Brad Aaron.
On June 20, 1980, “A&M” label released “Rise Up”, the eight Peter Frampton album. It was recorded in November 1980, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Frampton.
Personnel:
Peter Frampton – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards
Bos Sabino – keyboards
Bob Mayo – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
Billy Alessi – Yamaha CP 70, Korg ES 50
Elliot Randall – backing guitar
John Regan – bass guitar
Stanley Sheldon – bass guitar, backing vocals
Gary Mallaber – drums
Jamie Oldaker – drums
Anton Fig – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Frampton, except where noted.
You Kill Me
I Don’t Wanna Let You Go
Rise Up – Alessi Brothers
Breaking All The Rules – Peter Frampton, Keith Reid
Wasting The Night Away
Midland Maniac – Steve Winwood, lyrics reworked by Peter Frampton
On April 14, 1981, “Fiction Records” label released “Faith”, the third Cure (The) studio album. It was recorded September 1980 – March 1981, at “Morgan Studio” in London, and was produced by Mike hedges, Robert Smith, Simon Gallup and Lol Tolhurst.
Personnel:
Robert Smith – vocals, guitars, keyboards, six-string bass
Simon Gallup – bass guitar
Lol Tolhurst – drums
Mike Hedges – engineer
Graham Carmichael – engineer
David Kemp – engineer
Martyn Webster – engineer assistant
Porl Thompson – design
Track listing:
All lyrics by Robert Smith, all music by Robert Smith, Simon Gallup and Lol Tolhurst.
On March 25, 1980, “ECM” label released “Swimming with a Hole in My Body” the fifth Bill Connors album. It was recorded in August 1979, at “Talent Studio” in Oslo, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
On January 11, 2012, “4AD” label released “Future This”, the second Big Pink (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2011, and was produced by Paul Epworth.
Personnel:
Milo Cordell – performer
Robbie Furze – performer
Victoria Smith – performer, drums
Ian Burdge – cello
Jimmy Robertson – additional vocals
Sally Herbert – additional string arrangements, violin
All tracks by Milo Cordell and Robbie Furze, except where noted.
Stay Gold – Paul Epworth
Hit the Ground (Superman) – Paul Epworth, Laurie Anderson
Give It Up – Paul Epworth, Earl Randle
The Palace – Paul Epworth
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Rubbernecking – Paul Epworth
Jump Music
Lose Your Mind
Future This – Daniel O’Sullivan
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“Lose Your Mind” contains a sample from Siouxsie and the Banshees’ 1980 song “Happy House”
“Hit the Ground (Superman)” contains a sample from The Documentary 2005 song “Westside Story” by rappers The Game and 50 Cent and from “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson