On December 22, 2002, John Graham Mellor aka Joe Strummer, died aged 50. He was musician (guitar, bass, piano), singer, actor and songwriter, best known as the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of Clash.
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Tracy Chapman: Let It Rain
On October 15, 2002, “Elektra” label released “Let It Rain”, the sixth Tracy Chapman album. It was recorded in 2002, at “The Plant Studios” in Sausalito, California, and was produced by Tracy Chapman and John Parish.
Personnel:
- Tracy Chapman – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, electric banko, bass guitar, clarinet, handclapping
- Joe Gore – acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar, bazouki, piano, keyboard, ukulele, gourd
- Steve Hunter– electric guitar
- Greg Leisz– pedal steel, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, mando-guitar, baritone guitar, dobro
- John Parish– acoustic guitar, bass guitar, percussion, background vocals
- Patrick Warren – organ, piano, accordion, keyboard, bells, tack piano
- Andy Stoller – bass
- Larry Taylor– upright bass
- Joey Waronker– drums, percussion, tambourine, handclapping, cajon, shaker
- Bill Bennet – oboe
- Carla Kihlstedt – violin
- Jeremy Cohen – violin
- Linda Ghidossi de Luca – viola
- Matthew Brubeck – cello
- Jeanie Tracy – backing vocals
- Paul DuGre – engineer
- Paul DuGre – mixing
- John Cuniberti – mastering
- Jay Blakesberg – photography
- Jim Herrington – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Tracy Chapman.
- Let It Rain
- Another Sun
- You’re the One
- In the Dark
- Almost
- Hard Wired
- Say Hallelujah
- Broken
- Happy
- Goodbye
- Over in Love
- I Am Yours
The All American rejects: Same
On October 15, 2002, “Doghouse” label released the self-titled, debut The All-American Rejects album. It was recorded in 2001, at “Mission Sound” and “Headgear Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Tim O’Heir. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Tyson Ritter– lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, art direction
- Nick Wheeler – lead and rhythm guitars, drums, percussion, art direction
- Tim O’Heir – engineer, mixing
- Emily Lazar – mastering
- Asterik Studio – illustrations, layout
- Erin Thompson – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler.
- My Paper Heart
- Your Star
- Swing, Swing
- Time Stands Still
- One More Sad Song
- Why Worry
- Don’t Leave Me
- Too Far Gone
- Drive Away
- Happy Endings
- The Last Song
Tom Petty
On October 2, 2017, Thomas Earl Petty aka Tom Petty, died aged 66. He was singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and record producer, best known as the leader and singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was also member and co-founder of the Traveling Wilburys and his early band Mudcrutch. Tom Petty has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In 2002, he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.
Dresden Dolls: Same
On September 26, 2003, “8ft” label released the self-titled, debut Dresden Dolls album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by Martin Bisi.
Personnel:
- Amanda Palmer– vocals, piano, toy piano
- Ad Frank– electric guitar, backing vocals
- Shawn Setaro– bass guitar, acoustic guitar
- Brian Viglione– drums, guitar, backing vocals
- Sasha Forte– violin, viola
- Johnathan Sacks– cello
- Martin Bisi– Memory Man
Track listing:
All tracks by Amanda Palmer.
- Good Day
- Girl Anachronism
- Missed Me
- Half jack
- 672
- Coin-Operated Boy
- Gravity
- Bad Habit
- The Perfect Fit
- The Jeep Song
- Slide
- Truce
Scars: Same
On September 10, 2002, “Sanctuary” label released the self-titled, debut and the only Scars album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by Chris Tsangarides and Gary Moore.
Personnel:
- Gary Moore – vocals, guitars
- Cass Lewis- bass guitar, backing vocals
- Darrin Mooney- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Moore, except where noted.
- When the Sun Goes Down – Gary Moore, Cass Lewis, Darrin Mooney
- Rectify – Gary Moore, Cass Lewis, Darrin Mooney
- Wasn’t Born In Chicago
- Stand Up – Gary Moore, Cass Lewis, Darrin Mooney
- Just Can’t Let You Go
- My Baby (She’s So Good to Me)
- World of Confusion
- Ball and Chain – Gary Moore, Cass Lewis, Darrin Mooney
- World Keep Turnin’ Round
- Who Knows (What Tomorrow May Bring)?
Max Tundra: Mastered by Guy at The Exchange
On September 2, 2002, “Domino” label released “Mastered by Guy at The Exchange”, the second Max Tundra (Ben Jacobs) studio album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by Max Tundra.
Personnel:
- Max Tundra– vocals, various instruments, programming
- Becky Jacobs – vocals
- Ben Payne – voice
- Alom Shaha – voice
- Lucy Kendra – voice
- Guy Davie – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Ben Jacobs.
- Merman
- MBGATE
- Lysine
- Fuerte
- Cabasa
- 61 Over
- Lights
- Hilted
- Acorns
- Gondry
- Labial
Mudhoney: Since We’ve Become Translucent
On August 20, 2002, “Sub Pop” label released “Since We’ve Become Translucent”, the sixth Mudhoney album. It was recorded April 2000–February 2002, and was produced by Mark Arm, Steve Turner, Guy Maddison and Dan Peters.
Personnel:
- Mark Arm- vocals, guitar, organ, piano
- Steve Turner- electric guitar, backing vocals
- Guy Maddison- bass guitar
- Dan Peters– drums
- Wayne Kramer – bass guitar
- Craig Flory – saxophone, horn, arrangements
- Jeff McGrath – trumpet
- Greg Powers – trombone
- Jo Claxton – violin
- Martin Feveyear – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Baby, Can You Dig the Light?
- The Straight Life
- Where the Flavor Is
- In the Winner’s Circle
- Our Time Is Now
- Dyin’ for It
- Inside Job
- Take It Like a Man
- Crooked and Wide
- Sonic Infusion
Spoon: Kill The Moonlight
On August 20, 2002, “Merge” label released “Kill the Moonlight”, the fourth Spoon album. It was recorded January – March 2002, and was produced by Britt Daniel, Jim Eno and Mike McCarthy.
Personnel:
- Britt Daniel– vocals, guitar
- Eggo Johanson – keyboards, piano, tambourine
- Joshua Zarbo – bass guitar
- Jim Eno– drums
- Mike McCarthy – 12 string guitar
- Brad Shenfield – dabouke
- Mike Clayton – bass guitar
- Roman Kuebler – bass guitar
- Matt Brown – saxophone
Track listing:
All tracks by Britt Daniel except where noted..
- Small Stakes
- The Way We Get By
- Something to Look Forward To – Britt Daniel, Miles Zuniga
- Stay Don’t Go
- Jonathon Fisk
- Paper Tiger
- Someone Something
- Don’t Let It Get You Down – Britt Daniel, Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino, Deke Richards
- All the Pretty Girls Go to the City
- You Gotta Feel It
- Back to the Life
- Vittorio E
Tegan And Sara: If It Was You
On August 20, 2002, “Vapor” label released “If It Was You”, the third Tegan and Sara studio album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by John Collins and David Carswell.
Personnel:
- Tegan Quin– main performer, photography
- Sara Quin– main performer, album design and layout
- Gabe Cipes – bass guitar
- Rob Chursinoff – drums, percussion
- David Carswell – multi instruments, mixing, engineer
- Michael Ledwidge – organ, keyboards, slide guitar
- Ezra Cipes – banjo
- John Collins– multi instruments, engineer, mixing
- Sheldon Zaharko – engineer
- Pascal Leclair – engineer assistant
- Steve Hall – mastering
- Demoe – design, layout
- Kaare Andrews– cover photography
- Melanie – photography
Track listing:
- Time Running
- You Went Away
- Monday Monday Monday
- City Girl
- Not Tonight
- Underwater
- I hear Noises
- Living Room
- Terrible Storm
- And Darling (This Thing That Breaks My Heart)
- Want to Be Bad
- Don’t Confess
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