On May 31, 1981, “Don’t Fall Off the Mountain” label released “Blood on the Moon”, the fifth Chrome studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Mobius Music” in San Francisco, and was produced by Helios Creed and Damon Edge.
In May 1982, “Rough Trade” label released “2×45”, the fourth Cabaret Voltaire studio album. It was recorded in October 1981 – February 1982, at “Western Works” in Sheffield, “Pluto Studios” in Manchester, and was produced by Phil Bush, Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk and Chris Watson.
Personnel:
Stephen Mallinder – vocals, bass guitar, percussion, tape
Richard H. Kirk – guitar, saxophone, synthesizer, clarinet
Chris Watson – organ, tape
Alan Fish – drums, percussion
Nort – drums, percussion
Eric Random – guitar, percussion
Phil Bush – engineer
Neville Brody – inside sleeve artwork
George Peckham – cutting
Track listing:
All tracks by Richard H. Kirk and Stephen Mallinder, except where noted.
Breathe Deep – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
Yashar – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
Protection – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
In May 1981, “I.R.S.” label released “Psychedelic Jungle”, the second Cramps (The) studio album. It was recorded in January 1981, at “A&M Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Lux Interior, Poison Ivy Rorschach, Kid Congo Powers and Nick Knox.
Personnel:
Lux Interior – vocals
Poison Ivy Rorschach – guitar
Kid Congo Powers – guitar
Nick Knox – drums
Paul McKenna – engineer
Donna Santisi – front cover photography
Anton Corbijn – back cover photography
Track listing:
Green Fuz – Les Dale, Randy Alvev
Goo Goo Muck – Ronnie Cook, Ed James
Rockin’ Bones -Jack Rhodes, Don Carter, Dub Nalls
Voodoo Idol – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
Primitive – Ronnie Peters, Peter Hindlermen, Norman DesRosier, Gordon McLaren, Bobby Cortez, Steve Venet
Caveman – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
The Crusher – Bobby Nolan
Don’t Eat Stuff of the Sidewalk – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
Can’t Find My Mind – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
Jungle Hop – Kip Tyler
The Natives are Restless – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
Under the Wires – Poison Ivy Rorschach, Lux Interier
On April 5, 1982, “Capitol” label released “All Four One”, the third The Motels studio album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “Record One” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Val Garay.
Personnel:
Martha Davis – vocals, guitar
Guy Perry – guitar
Marty Jourard – keyboards, saxophone
Michael Goodroe – bass
Brian Glascock – drums, percussion
Craig Hull, Waddy Wachtel – guitars
Bryan Garofalo, Bob Getter – bass
Craig Krampf – drums, percussion
Kobla Ladzekpo – percussion
Val Garay – engineer
Niko Bolas – engineer assistant
Mike Reese, Doug Sax – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Martha Davis, except where noted.
Mission of Mercy – Martha Davis, Marty Jourard
Take the L – Carter, Martha Davis, Marty Jourard
Only the Lonely
Art Fails – Martha Davis, Tim McGovern
Change My Mind – Martha Davis, Steve Goldstein
So L.A.
Tragic Surf – Martha Davis, Tim McGovern
Apocalypso
He Hit Me (and It Felt Like a Kiss) – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
On March 29, 1982, “Harvest” label released “Blackout”, the eighth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded November 1981 – January 1982, at “Villa San Pecaire” in Saint Jacques, France, “Dierks Studios” in Stommeln, Germany, and was produced by Dieter Dierks. In 2017, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Blackout” and number 73, on its list of “The 100 Greatest Metal Albums Of All Time”. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”.
Personnel:
Klaus Meine – lead vocals
Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitars, 6 & 12-string acoustic guitars, lead guitars, backing vocals
On February 27, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “Butt Rockin’”, the third Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Denny Bruce.
Personnel:
Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
Keith Ferguson – bass
Fran Christina – drums
Anson Funderburgh – second guitar
Al Copley – piano
Greg Piccolo – tenor saxophone
Doug James – baritone saxophone
Kim King – engineer
Tom Gondolf – engineer
David J. Holman – mixing
Mike Reese – mastering
John Van Hamersveld – art direction
Geoff Winningham – photography
Track listing:
All tracks composed by Kim Wilson, except where noted.
I Believe I’m in Love
One’s Too Many (And a Hundred Ain’t Enough) – Kim Wilson, Nick Lowe
Give Me All Your Lovin’
Roll, Roll, Roll – Eddie Shuler, Lonnie Brooks
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi), Jacques Larue, Mack David
I Hear You Knockin’ – J.D. Miller
Tip on In – Robert Holmes, James Moore, John Holmes
I’m Sorry
Mathilda – Huey Thierry, George Khoury
Tell Me Why
In Orbit – Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Ferguson, Fran Christina
On February 13, 1981, “Bronze” label released “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre”, an an EP recorded by members of Motörhead and Girlschool, under the moniker Headgirl. It was recorded in December 1980, at “Jacksons Studios” in London, and was produced by Vic Maile.
Personnel:
Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) – lead and backing vocals, bass
“Fast” Eddie Clarke – lead vocals, lead guitar
Kelly Johnson – co-lead vocals, co-lead guitar
Kim McAuliffe – rhythm guitar
Enid Williams – bass
Denise Dufort – drums
Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor – insults, inspiration
Track listing:
Please Don’t Touch – Johnny Kidd, Guy Robinson
Bomber – Ian Kilmister, Phil Taylor
Emergency – Denise Dufort, Kelly Johnson, Kim McAuliffe, Enid Williams
On February 2, 1982, “Chrysalis” label released “Mechanix”, the tenth UFO studio album. It was recorded in 1981, “Mountain Studios” in Attalens, Switzerland, “The Manor Studio” in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire, “Scorpio Sound” and “Maison Rouge Studios” in London, and was produced by Gary Lyons.
Personnel:
Phil Mogg – vocals
Paul Chapman – lead guitar
Neil Carter – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, sax, orchestral arrangements
Pete Way – bass
Andy Parker – drums
Gary Lyons – orchestral arrangements, engineer
Peter Thea – engineer
George Marino – mastering
John Pasche – design
Track listing:
The Writer – Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg, Neil Carter
Somethin’ Else – Eddie Cochran, Sharon Sheeley
Back into My Love – Pete Way, Phil Mogg
You’ll Get Love – Neil Carter, Paul Chapman, Phil Mogg
Doing It All for You – Pete Way, Paul Chapman, Neil Carter, Phil Mogg
We Belong to the Night – Pete Way, Neil Carter, Phil Mogg
On January 11, 1982, “Chrysalis” label released “T-Bird Rhythm”, the fourth Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Third Coast Sound” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Nick Lowe.
Personnel:
Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
Keith Ferguson – bass
Fran Christina – drums, backing vocals
Colin Fairley – engineer
Larry Williams – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Kim Wilson, except where noted.
Can’t Tear It Up Enuff
How Do You Spell Love? – Bobby Patterson, Jerry Strickland, Marshall Boxley
You’re Humbuggin’ Me – J.D. Miller, Rocket Morgan
My Babe – Ron Holden
Neighbor Tend to Your Business – Huey P Meaux
Monkey – Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King
Diddy Wah Diddy – Willie Dixon, Ellas McDaniel
Lover’s Crime
Poor Boy
Tell Me – J.D. Miller
Gotta Have Some/Just Got Some – Willie Dixon, William Robert Emerson, Don Talty
On January 9, 1982, “Mercury” label released “Breaking Point”, the debut Central Line studio album. It was recorded June – October 1981, at “Scorpio Studios”, “Audio International Studios” and “Nova Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Carter and Bob Carter.
Personnel:
Linton Beckles – vocals, percussion, design
Henry Defoe – lead and rhythm guitar, design
Lipson Francis – keyboards, design
Camelle Hinds – vocals, bass, design
Roy Carter – keyboards, guitar, remix
Steve Jeffries – keyboards
Danny Cummings – percussion, congas, bongos
Jake Le Mesurier – percussion
Mel Gaynor – additional drums
Dee Sealy – backing vocals
George Chandler – backing vocals
Jimmy Chambers – backing vocals
Dennis Weinreich – recording
Pete Smith – recording, mixing
Pete Walsh – mixing
Greg Walsh – mixing
Arun – lacquer cut
Peter Ashworth – photography
Track listing:
Walking Into Sunshine – Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Roy Carter
I Need Your Love – Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Anthony McCorkell
Breaking Point – Lipson Francis, Linton Beckles
Goodbye – Camelle Hinds, Henry Defoe, Steve Jeffries
That’s No Way to Treat My Love – Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Roy Carter
Don’t Tell Me – Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Anthony McCorkell
(You Know) You Can Do It – Lipson Francis, Henry Hinds, Linton Beckles
Shake It Up – Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Anthony McCorkell
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