In July 1987, “Creation Records” label released “The Poison Boyfriend”, the second Momus studio album. It was recorded in 1987, and was produced by Julian Standen.
On May 15, 1989, “GRP” label released “Tourist in Paradise”, the third Rippingtons (The) album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Slam Shack” in Hollywood, and was produced by Russ Freeman.
Personnel:
Russ Freeman – synthesizers, acoustic and electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, programming, Linn 9000 drum programming, arrangements, recording, mixing, digital editing
Steve Bailey – bass
Tony Morales – cymbals, hi-hat, drums
Steve Reid – percussion, soundscapes, recording, mixing
Brandon Fields – soprano and alto saxophone
Rob Mullins – keyboards
Carl Anderson – vocals
Ted Blaisdell – additional engineering
Micajah Ryan – additional engineering
Ted Jensen – mastering
Suzanne Sherman – production coordinator
Andy Baltimore – creative director, graphic design
Bill Mayer – front cover artwork
David Gibb – design
Dave Kunze – design
Dan Serrano – design
Chris Cuffaro – photography
Dave Grusin – executive producer
Larry Rosen – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Russ Freeman, except where noted.
Tourist in Paradise
Jupiter’s Child
Aruba!
One Summer Night in Brazil
Earthbound
Let’s Stay Together – Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson
On November 15, 1988, “Latent” label released “The Trinity Session”, the second Cowboy Junkies studio album. It was recorded in November 1987, at “Church of the Holy Trinity” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Peter Moore.
Personnel:
Margo Timmins – lead vocals
Michael Timmins – guitar
Alan Anton – bass
Peter Timmins – drums
John Timmins – guitar, backing vocals
Kim Deschamps – pedal steel guitar, dobro, bottleneck slide guitar
Jeff Bird – fiddle, harmonica, mandolin
Steve Shearer – harmonica
Jaro Czerwinec – accordion
Peter Moore – mixing, mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Margo Timmins and Michael Timmins, except where noted.
Mining for Gold – traditional, arranged by James Gordon
On June 16, 1987, “Polytone” label released “Sound Project”, album Joe Pass and Tommy Gumina. It was recorded in 1987, at “Amigo Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joe Pass and Tommy Gumina.
Personnel:
Joe Pass – guitar
Tommy Gumina – polycorus (accordion)
Jimmie Smith – drums
Track listing:
My Shining Hour – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
My Ship – Kurt Weill, Ira Gershwin
Once in a While – Michael Edwards, Bud Green
Cavaquino
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning – Bob Hilliard, David Mann
Secret Love – Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You – Ned Washington, George Bassman
When You Wish upon a Star – Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
About Time
Will You Give Me These
Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry – Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
On June 5, 1987, “Sub Pop” label released “Dry as a Bone”, the second and final Green River EP. It was recorded in July 1986, at “Reciprocal Recordings” in Seattle, Washington, and was produced by Jack Endino and Jeff Ament.
Personnel:
Mark Arm – vocals
Bruce Fairweather – guitar
Stone Gossard – guitar
Jeff Ament – bass guitar, engineer
Alex Vincent – drums
Jack Endino – engineer
Linda Owens – layout
Charles Peterson – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Mark Arm; all music by Jeff Ament, Bruce Fairweather, Stone Gossard, and Alex Vincent.
On May 16, 1988, “Creation” label released the self-titled, debut House of Love (The) studio album. It was recorded 1987 – 1988, and was produced by Guy Chadwick, Terry Bickers, Chris Groothuizen and Pete Evans.
On April 27, 1987, “Geffen” label released “Wetton/Manzanera”, album John Wetton and Phil Manzanera. It was recorded March – August 1986, at “Gallery Studios” in Surrey, England, and was produced by Keith Bessey, John Wetton and Phil Manzanera.
Personnel:
John Wetton – lead and backing vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards
Phil Manzanera – lead guitar, keyboards, possible backing vocals
In February 1988, “Epic” label released “Birth, School, Work, Death”, the second Godfathers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Elephant Studios” in London, and was produced by Vic Maile.
Personnel:
Peter Coyne – vocals
Kris Dollimore – vocals, guitar
Michael Gibson – vocals, guitar
Chris Coyne – vocals, bass
George Mazur – vocals, drums, percussion
Bobby Valentino – violin
Harold Burgon – recording
Ron St. Germain – mixing
Steve Brown – mixing
Vic Maile – mixing
Jean Luke Epstein – design
Kevin Davies – back cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Coyne, Kris Dollimore, Michael Gibson, Chris Coyne and George Mazur, except where noted.
On February 6, 1989, “Columbia” label released “Dylan & the Dead”, album by Bob Dylan and Grateful Dead (The). It was recorded in July 1987, and was produced by Jerry Garcia and John Cutler.
On February 4, 1988, “Landslide” label released “Space Wrangler”, the debut Widespread Panic studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “John Keane Studio” in Athens, GA, and was produced by John Keane, Johnny Sandlin, John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance and Dave Schools.
Personnel:
John Bell – vocals, guitar
Michael Houser – vocals, guitar
Dave Schools – vocals, bass, percussion
Todd Nance – vocals, drums, percussion
Tim White – keyboards
Page McConnell (and Phish crew) – organ
T Lavitz – organ
Domingo Sunny Ortiz – percussion
John Keane – vocals
Alberto Salazarte – rap
David Blackmon – fiddle
Bill Jordan – laughter
David Schools, John Keane, John Bell – backing vocals
John Keane – engineer
Steve Tillisch – engineer
Jeff Coppage – engineer, remix
Benny Quinn – mastering
Johnny Sandlin – remix
Jim Bickerstaff – remix
James Flournoy – cover artwork, package design
Jeff Corbett – logo design
Patricia McEachern – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance, Domingo Sunny Ortiz and Dave Schools, except where noted.
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