On November 8, 1994, “ECM” label released “Athos”, the 14th Stephan Micus album. It was recorded November 1993 – February 1994, at “MCM Studios”, and was produced by Stephan Micus.
On October 5, 1993, “GRP” label released “Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live!”, album by the GRP All-Star Big Band. It was recorded in January 1993, at “Gotanda Kan-i Hoken Hall” in Tokyo, Japan, and was produced by Dave Grusin, Larry Rosen, Michael Abene and Gretchen Hoffmann Abene.
Personnel:
Dave Grusin – piano
Tom Scott – conductor, soprano, tenor and baritone sax
Eric Marienthal – soprano and alto saxophones
Nelson Rangell – soprano and alto saxophones, flute
Bob Mintzer – soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet
Ernie Watts – soprano and tenor saxophones
Arturo Sandoval –trumpet, flugelhorn
Chuck Findley – trumpet, flugelhorn
Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn
Byron Stripling – trumpet, flugelhorn
George Bohanon – trombone
Phillip Bent – flute
Eddie Daniels – clarinet
Russell Ferrante – piano
John Patitucci – bass
Dave Weckl – drums
Gary Burton – vibraphone
Gary Lindsay – arrangements
Bernie Kirsh – engineer, mixing
Keiichi Yamada – engineer assistant
Darren Mora – engineer assistant, mixing
Wally Traugott – mastering
Dan Serrano – art direction
Scott Johnson – art direction
Alba Acevedo – design
Yasuhisa Yoneda – photography
Katsuya Koike – photography
Geoff Mayfield – liner notes
Michael Landy – post-production
Joseph Doughney – post-production
Diane Dragonette – assistant coordinator, production coordination
On October 4, 1993, “Creation” label released “Thirteen”, the fourth Teenage Fanclub studio album, It was recorded October 1982 – April 1993, at “Ca Va Sound Workshop” in Glasgow, Scottland, “Revolution Studios” in Cheadie Hulme, Cheshire, England, and was produced by Andy MacPherson, Norman Blake, Gerard Love, Raymond McGinley and Brendan O’Hare.
On October 1, 1994, “Virgin” label released “Damage”, live album by David Sylvian and Robert Fripp. It was recorded in December 1993, at “Royal Albert Hall”, in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp and David Bottrill.
Personnel:
David Sylvian – vocals, guitar, keyboards, tapes
Robert Fripp – guitar, Frippertronics
Trey Gunn – vocals, Chapman Stick
Michael Brook – Infinite guitar
Pat Mastelotto – drums
David Kent – engineer
David Bottrill – mixing
David Singleton – digital editing, producer assistant
Stuart White – keyboard and recording technician
Alan Pollard – keyboard and recording technician
Steve Flewin – monitor engineer
John Sinks – guitar technician
Clint Lockyer – stick/drum technician
Dave Newton – stage manager, keyboard/guitar technician
Haruki Kaito – light and stage design
Phil Wiffen – light operator
Tim Hook – tour manager
Track listing:
Damage – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
God’s Monkey – David Bottrill, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
Brightness Falls – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
Every Colour You Are – Richard Barbieri, Steve Jansen, Mick Karn, David Sylvian
Firepower – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
Gone to Earth – Robert Fripp, David Sylvian
20th Century Dreaming (A Shaman’s Song) – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
Wave – David Sylvian
River Man – David Sylvian
Darshan (The Road to Graceland) – David Bottrill, Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
Blinding Light of Heaven – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
The First Day – Robert Fripp, Trey Gunn, David Sylvian
On October 1, 1993, “Mint” label released “Betti-Cola”, the debut Cub studio album. It was recorded in 1993, in Olympia, Washington, and “CBC Television”.
Personnel:
Lisa Marr – vocals, bass
Robynn Iwata – guitar, back-up vocals
Valeria Fellini – drums, back-up vocals
Neko Case – drums
Dave Carswell – drums, acoustic guitar, glockenspiel
Dan DeCarlo – cover art
Track listing:
All tracks by Lisa Marr, Robynn Iwata, Valeria Fellini, Neko Case and Dave Carswell.
On September 21, 1993, “Mercury” label released “Face the Heat”, the twelfth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Little Mountain Sound Studios” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Bruce Fairbairn,
Personnel:
Klaus Meine – lead and backing vocals, arrangements
Rudolf Schenker – rhythm and lead guitar, sitar, EBow, backing vocals
Matthias Jabs – rhythm and lead guitar, talk box
Ralph Rieckermann – bass
Herman Rarebell – drums, percussion
John Webster – keyboards
Luke Herzog – additional keyboards, arrangements
Helen Donath – opera voice
Rhian Gittins – girl’s voice
Paul Laine, Mark LaFrance – backing vocals
Bruce Fairbairn – backing vocals, arrangements
Mark Hudson – backing vocals
Erwin Musper – engineer, mixing
Mike Plotnikoff – engineer
George Marino – mastering
Hubert Kretzschmar – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks are written by Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker, except where noted.
Alien Nation
No Pain No Gain – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Mark Hudson
Someone to Touch – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Mark Hudson
Under the Same Sun – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Scott Fairbairn
Unholy Alliance
Woman
Hate to Be Nice
Taxman Woman
Ship of Fools
Nightmare Avenue – Matthias jabs, Klaus Meine, Mark Hudson
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 17, 1993, “Epitaph” label released “Unknown Road”, the second Pennywise studio album. It was recorded in 1992, at Westbeach Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Joe Paccerillo.
Personnel:
Jim Lindberg – vocals
Fletcher Dragge – guitar
Randy Bradbury – bass
Jason Thirsk – bass
Byron McMackin – drums
Fred Hidalgo – album art
Track listing:
All tracks by Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury, Jason Thirsk and Byron McMackin.
On July19, 1993, “RCA” label released “The Battle Rages On…”, the fourteenth Deep Purple studio album. It was recorded May 1992 – March 1993, at “Bearsville Studios” in Bearsville, New York, “Red Rooster Studios” in Tutzing, Germany, “Greg Rike Studios” Tamonte Springs, in Altamonte, Florida, and was produced by Thom Panunzio and Roger Glover.
Personnel:
Ian Gillan – lead vocals, congas
Ritchie Blackmore – guitar
Jon Lord – keyboards, backing vocals
Roger Glover – bass guitar, backing vocals
Ian Paice – drums
Bill Kennedy – engineer
Jason Corsaro – engineer
Pat Regan – engineer, mixing
Mike Reiter – engineer assistant
Wally Walton – engineer assistant
Darren Schneider – engineer assistant
John Siket – engineer assistant
Devin Emke – engineer assistant
Peter Beckeman – engineer assistant
Mark Conese – engineer assistant
George Marino – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan and Roger Glover, except where noted.
The Battle Rages On – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
Lick It Up
Anya – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord
Talk About Love
Time to Kill
Ramshackle Man
A Twist in the Tale
Nasty Piece of Work – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord
On June 22, 1994, “Thrill Jockey” label released the self-titled, debut Tortoise album. It was recorded November – December 1993, at “Idful Music” in Chicago, and was produced by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.
Personnel:
Douglas McCombs – bass guitar, guitar, arrangements
John McEntire – drums, synthesizer, electronics, recording, mixing
Dan Bitney – percussion, arrangements
John Herndon – drums, arrangements
Bundy K. Brown – recording assistant, mixing assistant
Sam Prekop – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.