On October 25, 1990, “JMT” label released “Bill Evans”, the 14th Paul Motian album. It was recorded in May 1990, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Stefan F. Winter.
On October 9, 1990, “A&M” label released “Edge of the Century”, the twelfth Styx studio album. It was recorded April 1989 – August 1990, at “CRC” in Chicago, and was produced by Dennis DeYoung.
Personnel:
Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards, accordion, mixing
James “JY” Young – vocals, guitars
Glen Burtnik – vocals, guitars
Chuck Panozzo – bass guitar
John Panozzo – drums, percussion
Howard Levy – harmonica
Joe Pusateri – percussion
Ronald Kolber – baritone saxophone
Jon Negus – saxophones, clarinet, horn arrangements
Michael Smith – saxophones
Danny Barber – trumpet
Mark Ohlson – trumpet
Mike Halpin – trombone
Salvatore “Plinky” Giglio – sequencing
Gary Fry – Synclavier programming
Terry Fryer – sound effects
Mac Bialystock – horn arrangements
Phil Bonanno – engineer, mixing
Chris Shepard – second engineer
Plinky Giglio – additional engineer
Ted Jensen – mastering
Hugh Syme – art direction, design
Mark Hauser – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Dennis DeYoung, except where noted.
Love Is the Ritual – Glen Burtnik, Salvatore Giglio
Show Me the Way
Edge of the Century – Glen Burtnik, Bob Burger
Love at the First Sight – Glen Burtnik, Dennis DeYoung, James Young
All In a Day’s Work – Glen Burtnik, Dennis DeYoung
On October 8, 1990, “Situation Two” label released “Some Friendly”, the debut Charlatans (The) studio album. It was recorded March – August 1990, at “Strawberry” in Stockpot, “The Windings” in Wrexham, Wales, and was produced by Chris Nagle.
Personnel:
Tim Burgess – vocals
John Baker – guitar
Rob Collins – keyboards
Martin Blunt – bass
Jon Brookes – drums
Pete Coleman – woodwind, engineer
Chris Nagle – mixing
K10 AD – concept
Derek Philip – cover photography
Steve Double – additional photography
Ian Lawton – additional photography
Derek Rodgers – additional photography
Peter Wals – additional photography
Nick Provan – additional photography
Track listing:
You’re Not Very Well – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
White Shirt – Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
The Only One I Know – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Opportunity – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess
Then – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgessm Rob Collins
109 Pt.2 – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Polar Bear – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Believe You Me – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Flower – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Sonic – Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Sproston Green – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
On October 1, 1990, Go!Disc” label released the self-titled, debut and only The La’s album. It was recorded 1987 – 1990, at “Woodcray” in Wokingham, “Eden” in London, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite and Bob Andrews.
On September 20, 1991, “Shimmy-Disc” label released “The Pod”, the second Ween studio album. It was recorded January – October 1990, at “The Pod” in Solebury, Township, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Andrew Weiss.
Personnel:
Dean Ween (Michael Melchiondo Jr.) – vocals, guitar, engineer, art direction
Gene Ween (Aaron Freeman) – vocals, guitar, engineer, art direction
On September 18, 1990, “Rykodisc” label released “At the Edge”, the seventh Mickey Hart album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Mickey Hart.
Personnel:
Mickey Hart – drums, percussion
Airto Moreira – vocals, drums, percussion
Zakir Hussain – drums, percussion
Sikiru Adepoju – drums, percussion
Babatunde Olatunji – drums, percussion
Jerry Garcia – electric guitar, guitar synthesizer, forest zone
Joze Lorenzo – berimbau
Creek Hart – drum samples
Taro S. Hart – electronic drums
Tom Flye – engineer, mixing
Jeff Sterling – engineer, mixing, computer processing
Phil Kaffel – additional engineering
Tom Size – additional engineering
Joe Gastwirt – CD mastering
Jack Crymes – technical support
Jay Stevens – liner notes
Nancy Nimoy – cover art
Howard Jacobsen – art direction
Steven Jurgensmeyer – package design
Track listing:
#4 for Gaia – Mickey Hart
Sky Water – Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain
Slow Sailing – Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain
Lonesome Hero – Mickey Hart
Fast Sailing – Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain
Cougar Run – Mickey Hart
The Eliminators – Creek Hart, Mickey Hart, Taro S. Hart, Jerry Garcia
On September 17, 1990, “Virgin” label released “Wiseblood”, the second King Swamp studio album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Steve Halliwell and Dave Allen.
On August 30, 1993, “4AD” and “Elektra” label released “Last Splash”, the second Breeders (The) album. It was recorded 1990 – 1993, at “Coast Recorders” in Hollywood, “Brilliant Studios” in San Francisco, “Refraze Recording Studio” in Dayton, and was produced by Kim Deal and Mark Freegard. In June 1994, the album was certified Platinum by the “Recording Industry Association of America”,
Personnel:
Kim Deal – lead vocals, guitar, Moog, Casiotone
Kelley Deal – vocals, guitar, Kenmore 12-stitch, lap steel, mandolin
On August 28, 1990, “Kitchenware” and “CBS” label released “Jordan: The Comeback”, the fifth studio Prefab Sprout studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, and was recorded by Thomas Dolby.
On July 22, 2024, Abdul Kareem “Duke” Fakir died aged 88. He was singer, a founding member of the quartet Four Tops. In 1990, as a member of the Four Tops, Fakir was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1997,he was inducted into the “Vocal Group Hall of Fame”, in 1999,in the “Grammy Hall of Fame”, in 1998, received the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”.