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Neil Young: Landing On Water

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Neil Young - Landing on Water

On July 28, 1986, “Geffen” label released “Landing on Water”, the fifteenth Neil Young studio album. It was recorded August 1983 – March 1986, at “Broken Arrow Ranch” and “Record One” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Danny Kortchmar and Neil Young. Few album songs were resurrected from Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s failed 1984 sessions.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young – lead vocal, lead guitar, harmonica, synthesizer
  • Danny Kortchmar– vocals, guitar, synthesizer
  • Steve Jordan – vocals, drums, synthesizer
  • San Francisco Boys Chorus– vocals
  • Louis Magor – choir director
  • Richard Bosworth – engineer
  • Tim Mulligan – engineer
  • Duane Seykora – engineer
  • Julie Last – engineer
  • Niko Bolas– engineer, mixing
  • Doug Sax – mastering
  • Laura LiPuma – design
  • Bernard Shakey – art director

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young.

  1. Weight of the World
  2. Violent Side
  3. Hippie Dream
  4. Bad News Beat
  5. Touch the Night
  6. People on the Street
  7. Hard Luck Stories
  8. I Got a Problem
  9. Pressure
  10. Drifter

Metallica: Kill ‘Em All

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On July 25, 1983, “Megaforce Records” label released “Kill ‘Em All”, the debut Metallica studio album. It was recorded in May 1983, at “Music America Studios” in Rochester, New York, and was produced by Paul Curcio. ”Kill ‘Em All” is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal. It was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 3 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA.

Personnel:

  • James Hetfield– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kirk Hammett– lead guitar
  • Cliff Burton– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Lars Ulrich– drums
  • Chris Bubacz –engineer
  • Andy Wroblewski – engineer assistant
  • Alex Perialas,Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • George Marino –remastering
  • Jon Zazula– executive producer

Track listing:

All lyrics by James Hetfield.

  1. Hit the Lights – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  2. The Four Horsemen – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  3. Motorbreath – James Hetfield
  4. Jump in the Fire – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth – Cliff Burton
  6. Whiplash – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  7. Phantom Lord – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  8. No Remorse – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  9. Seek & Destroy – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  10. Metal Militia – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine

Sade: Diamond Life

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On July 16, 1984, “Epic” label released “Diamond Life”, the debut Sade studio album. It was recorded 1983–1984, at “The Power Plant” in London, and was produced by Robin Millar. “Diamond Life” won the 1985 “Brit Award” for the “Best British Album”. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 2 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; 2 x Platinum in France by “SNEP”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; Platinum in Netherlands by “NVPI”; 4 x Platinum in UK by “BPI” and 4 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Sade Adu– vocals
  • Stuart Matthewman– guitar, saxophone
  • Andrew Hale – keyboards
  • Paul Denman– bass
  • Paul Anthony Cook – drums
  • Dave Early– drums, percussion
  • Martin Ditcham– percussion
  • Gordon Matthewman – trumpet
  • Terry Bailey – trumpet
  • Ben Rogan – engineer
  • Pete Brown – engineer assistant
  • Simon Driscoll – engineer assistant
  • Graham Smith – design
  • Chris Roberts – photography
  • Mike Pela– production engineer

Track listing:

  1. Smooth Operator – Sade Adu, Ray St. John
  2. Your Love Is King – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  3. Hang On To Your Love – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  4. Frankie’s First Affair – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  5. When Am I Going to Make a Living – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  6. Cherry Pie – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale, Paul Denman
  7. Sally – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  8. I Will Be Your Friend – Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman
  9. Why Can’t We Live Together – Timmy Thomas

Robert Plant: The Principle of Moments

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On July 11, 1983, “Es Paranza” label released “The Principle of Moments”, the second Robert Plant solo album. It was recorded in1983, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Robert Plant, Benji LeFevre and Pat Moran.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– vocals
  • Robbie Blunt– guitars
  • Bob Mayo– guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jezz Woodroffe– keyboards
  • Paul Martinez– bass guitar
  • Phil Collins– drums
  • Barriemore Barlow– drums
  • John David– backing vocals
  • Ray Martinez – backing vocals
  • Pat Moran – engineer
  • App – design
  • Storm Thorgerson Designs – design

Track listing:

  1. Other Arms – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt
  2. In the Mood – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  3. Messin’ with the Mekon – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  4. Wreckless Love – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt
  5. Thru’ with the Two Step – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  6. Horizontal Departure – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez, Jezz Woodroffe
  7. Stranger Here… Than Over There – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez, Jezz Woodroffe
  8. Big Log – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Jezz Woodroffe

Yazoo: You And Me Both

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On July 4, 1983, “Mute” label released “You and Me Both”, the second and final Yazoo studio album. It was recorded in 1982–1983 at “Blackwing Studios” in London, and was produced by Eric Radcliffe and Yazoo. The duo members announced their split just few weeks before the album’s release, so the album’s title was an ironic reference to their grown estranged from each other and the fact that they recorded much of the album separately. The album’s artwork was by design team “23 Envelope”.

Personnel:

  • Alison Moyet– vocals
  • Vince Clarke – vocals, instrumentation
  • The Sapphires – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Nobody’s Diary – Alison Moyet
  2. Softly Over – Vince Clarke
  3. Sweet Thing – Allison Moyet
  4. Blue – Allison Clarke
  5. Good Times – Allison Moyet
  6. Walk Away from Love – Vince Clarke
  7. Ode to Boy – Allison Moyet
  8. Unmarked – Vince Clarke
  9. Anyone – Allison Moyet
  10. Happy People – Vince Clarke
  11. And On – Allison Moyet

Robert Plant: Pictures at Eleven

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On June 28, 1982, “Swan Song” label released “Pictures at Eleven”, the debut Robert Plant solo album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Robert Plant.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant – vocals
  • Robbie Blunt- guitars
  • Jezz Woodroffe- keyboards, synthesizers
  • Paul Martinez- bass guitar
  • Phil Collins- drums
  • Cozy Powell- drums
  • Raphael Ravenscroft- saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Robert Plant and Robbie Blunt, except where noted.

  1. Burning Down One Side – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Jezz Woodroffe
  2. Moonlight in Samosa
  3. Pledge Pin
  4. Slow Dancer
  5. Worse Than Detroit
  6. Fat Lip – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Jezz Woodroffe
  7. Like I’ve Never Been Gone
  8. Mystery Title

 

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds: From Here To Eternity

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From Here to Eternity

On June 18, 1984, “Mute” label released “From Her to Eternity”, the debut Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds album. It was recorded September – October 1983, at “The Garden”, and March 1984, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Flood and Mick Harvey.

Personnel:

  • Nick Cave– vocals, Hammond, harmonica
  • Blixa Bargeld– guitar, backing vocals
  • Hugo Race– guitar, backing vocals
  • Barry Adamson– bass, backing vocals
  • Mick Harvey– drums, piano, vibes, backing vocals
  • Flood- engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Cave, except where noted.

  1. Avalanche – Leonard Cohen
  2. Cabin Fever – Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld
  3. Well of Mystery
  4. From Here to Eternity – Nick Cave, Anita Lane, Blixa Bargeld,Hugo Race, Barry Adamson, Mick Harvey
  5. Saint Huck
  6. Wings Off Flies – Nick Cave, Peter Sutcliffe,Jim Thirlwell
  7. A Box for Black Paul

Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble: Texas Flood

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Texas Flood

On June 13, 1983, “Epic” label released “Texas Flood”, the debut Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble album. It was recorded in November 1982, at “Down Town Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton and Richard Mullen. “Texas Flood” was certified 2 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”, and Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”.

Personnel:

  • Stevie Ray Vaughan – vocals, guitar
  • Tommy Shannon– bass
  • Chris Layton– drums
  • Richard Mullen, James Geddes, Lincoln Clapp – engineer
  • Lincoln Clapp, Don Wershba, Harry Spiridakis – mixing
  • Ken Robertson – mastering
  • Brad Holland – cover art
  • John Berg, Allen Weinberg – art direction
  • Don Hunstein – tray card photography
  • John H. Hammond – executive producer
  • Mikie Harris – production assistant

Track listing:

  1. Love Struck Baby – Stevie Ray Vaughan
  2. Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
  3. Texas Flood – Larry Davis, Joseph Wade Scott
  4. Tell Me – Howlin’ Wolf
  5. Testify – Ronald Isley,O’Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley
  6. Rude Mood – Stevie Ray Vaughan
  7. Mary Had a Little Lamb – Buddy Guy
  8. Dirty Pool – Doyle Bramhall, Stevie Ray Vaughan
  9. I’m Cryin’ – Stevie Ray Vaughan
  10. Lenny – Stevie Ray Vaughan

Frank Zappa: London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. I

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On June 9, 1983, “Barking Pumpkin” label released “London Symphony Orchestra, Vol. I” the thirty-eight  Frank Zappa album. It was recorded in January 1983, at “Twickenham Film Studios” in London,and was produced by Frank Zappa. The album features the London Symphony Orchestra’s renditions of four of Zappa’s compositions.

Personnel:

  • The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Kent Nagano
  • David Ocker –clarinet
  • Chad Wackerman– drums
  • Ed Mann– percussion
  • Mark Pinske – recording
  • John Vince – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Frank Zappa.

  1. Sad Jane
  2. Pedro’s Dowry
  3. Envelopes
  4. Mo ‘n Herb’s Vacation
  • First Movement
  • Second Movement
  • Third Movement

 

Elton John: Too Low For Zero

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Too Low for Zero

On May 30, 1983, “Geffen” label released “Too Low for Zero” the seventeenth Elton John album. It was recorded September 1982 – January 1983 at Montserrat, and was produced by Chris Thomas. The album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Elton John – lead and backing vocals, piano, keyboards
  • Davey Johnstone– guitars, backing vocals
  • Dee Murray– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Nigel Olsson– drums, backing vocals
  • Ray Cooper– percussion
  • Stevie Wonder– harmonica
  • Skaila Kanga– harp
  • Kiki Dee– backing vocals
  • James Newton-Howard– string arrangements

Track listing:

All music by Elton John, except where noted, all lyrics by Bernie Taupin.

  1. Cold as Christmas (In the Middle of the Year)
  2. I’m Still Standing
  3. Too Low for Zero
  4. Religion
  5. I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues – nusic by John, Davey Johnstone
  6. Crystal
  7. Kiss the Bride
  8. Whipping Boy
  9. Saint
  10. One More Arrow