On September 7, 2003, Warren William Zevon died aged 56. He was singer-songwriter and musician, had worked as a session musician, was the piano player and band leader for the Everly Brothers, released fifteen albums, and had collaborated with the likes of Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Waddy Wachtel, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Carl Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, and Bonnie Raitt
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The Modern Lovers: Same
In August 1976, “Beserkley” label released the self-titled, debut Modern Lovers (The) album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by John Cale, Robert Appere, Kim Fowley and Alan Mason. In 2003, the album was ranked at number 381 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.
Personnel:
- Jonathan Richman– vocals, electric guitars
- Jerry Harrison– piano, organ, backing vocals
- Ernie Brooks – bass, backing vocals
- David Robinson– drums, backing vocals
- John Cale– additional keyboards
- Jim Blodgett – co-ordination
- Lubin – assistance
- Horn – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Jonathan Richman.
- Roadrunner
- Astral Plane
- Old World
- Pablo Picasso
- She Cracked
- Hospital
- Someone I Care About
- Girlfriend
- Modern World
The Presidents Of The United States Of America: Love Everybody
On August 17, 2004, “PUSA Inc.” label released “Love Everybody”, the fourth Presidents of the United States of America album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Martin Feveyear.
Personnel:
- Chris Ballew- basitar, clavinet, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, bass guitar, electric piano, sound effects, engineer, editing, mixing
- Dave Dederer- guitbass, guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums
- Jason Finn – drums, guitbass
- Jon Ervie – engineer
- Martin Feveyear, Conrad Uno- engineer, mixing
- Vlado Meller – mastering
- Kiki Ajidarma – design, packaging
- Bootsy Holler – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Ballew, except where noted.
- Love Everybody
- Some Postman
- Clean Machine
- Highway Forever
- Zero Friction
- Surf’s Down
- Shortwave
- Poke and Destroy
- Munky River
- Drool at You
- Vestina – Chris Ballew, Tad Hutchinson
- 5,500 Miles
- Shreds of Boa
- Jennifer’s Jacket
The Bees: Free The Bees
On August 17, 2004, “Virgin” label released “Free the Bees”, the second Bees (The) album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul Butler.
Personnel:
- Kris Birkin – vocals, guitar
- Paul Butler – lead vocals, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet, mandolin, drums, percussion
- Warren Hampshire – vocals, Hammond organ, piano, celeste, acoustic guitar, percussion
- Aaron Fletcher – vocals, bass, guitar, piano, drums, percussion
- Tim Parkin – vocals, trumpet, bass, piano, Rhodes piano, percussion
- Michael Clevett – vocals, drums, percussion, bass, Hammond organ
Track listing:
- These Are the Ghosts – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin.
- Wash in the Rain – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher, Tim Parkin, Julian Batley
- No Atmosphere – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- Horsemen – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- Chicken Payback – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- The Russian – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- I Love You – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- The Start – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- Hourglass – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher, Tim Parkin. Julian Batley
- Go Karts – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- One Glass of Water – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
- This Is the Land – Kris Birkin, Paul Butler, Michael Clevett, Warren Hampshire, Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin
Santana: Same
On August 30, 1969, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Santana album. It was recorded in January and May 1969, at “Pacific Recording” in San Mateo, and was produced by Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, David Brown, Michael Shrieve, Michael Carabello, José “Chepito” Areas, Brent Dangerfield and David Rubinson. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 150 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.
Personnel:
- Carlos Santana– guitar, backing vocals
- Gregg Rolie– lead vocals, Hammond organ, piano
- David Brown– bass
- Michael Shrieve– drums
- Michael Carabello– congas, percussion
- José “Chepito” Areas– timbales, congas, percussion
- David Brown – engineer
- Lee Conklin– cover art
Track listing:
All tracks by Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, David Brown, Michael Shrieve, Michael Carabello and José “Chepito” Areas, except where noted.
- Waiting
- Evil Ways – Clarence “Sonny” Henry
- Shades of Time – Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie
- Savor
- Jingo – Babatunde Olatunji
- Persuasion
- Treat
- You Just Don’t Care
- Soul Sacrifice- Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, David Brown, Marcus Malone
311: Evolver
On July 22, 2003, “Volcano Entertainment” label released “Evolver”, the seventh 311 studio album. It was recorded January – April 2003, at “The Hive” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ron Saint Germain, Nick Hexum, Tim Mahoney, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton and Aaron Wills.
Personnel:
- Nick Hexum – vocals, guitar
- Tim Mahoney – guitar
- SA Martinez – vocals, turntables
- Aaron Wills – bass
- Chad Sexton – drums
- Zack Barnhorst – engineer
- Zack Barnhorst – digital editing
- Joe Gastwirt – mastering
- Matt Hunter, Daniel Wates – studio technician
- Ron Ulieny – concept, art direction, photography
- Mike Allen, Christy Greenwood, Louie Hozwell, Marguerite Olivelle, Chris Waltes – artwork
- Dan Levin – design
- Amber Vantris – photo coordination
- Jeaneen Lund – photo assistance
Track listing:
- Creatures (For a While) – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Tim Mahoney
- Reconsider Everything – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez
- Crack the Code – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez
- Same Mistake Twice – Nick Hexum
- Beyond the Gray Sky – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Tim Mahoney
- Seems Uncertain – Nick Hexum
- Still Dreaming – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton
- Give Me a Call – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez
- Don’t Dwell – Nick Hexum, Aaron “P-Nut” Wills
- Other Side of Things – Nick Hexum, SA Martinez, Chad Sexton
- Sometimes Jacks Rule the Realm – Aaron Wills, Nick Hexum
Kurt Elling: July Man In The Air
On July 22, 2003, “Blue Note” label released “July Man in the Air”, the sixth Kurt Elling album. It was recorded in January 2003, and was produced by Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood.
Personnel:
- Kurt Elling– vocals
- Laurence Hobgood– piano, Rhodes electric piano
- Rob Amster– double bass
- Frank Parker, Jr.– drums, percussion
- Paul Wertico– drums
- Stefon Harris– vibraphone
- Jim Gailloreto– soprano saxophone
- Brad Wheeler– soprano saxophone
- Dan Garcia – engineer
Track listing:
- Minuano (Six-Eight) – Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays
- In the Winelight – Kurt Eaton, Gladston
- Resolution – John Coltrane
- Time to Say Goodbye – Joe Zawinul
- The Uncertainty of the Poet – Wendy Cope
- The More I Have You – Kurt Elling
- Man in the Air – Laurence Hobgood, Kurt Elling
- A Secret I – Herbie Hancock
- Higher Vibe – Courtney Pine
- Hidden Jewel – Bobby Watson
- Never My Love – Richard Addrisi, Donald Addrisi
- All is Quiet – Bob Mintzer
Adam Green: Frineds Of Mine
On July 22, 2003, “Rough Trade” label released “Friends of Mine”, the second Adam Green album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Dan Myers.
Personnel:
- Adam Green – vocals, guitar
- Steven Mertens – bass, tambourine, drums, bongos, strings arrangements
- Matt Romano – drums
- Antoine Silverman, Joan Wasser – violin
- David Gold – viola
- Jane Scarpantoni – cello, strings arrangement
- Greg Calbi – engineer
- Dan Myers – mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by Adam Green, except where noted.
- Bluebirds
- Hard to Be a Girl
- Jessica
- Musical Ladders
- The Prince’s Bed
- Bunnyranch
- Friends of Mine
- Frozen in Time – Adam Green, Galen Pehrson
- Broken Joystick
- I Wanna Die
- Salty Candy
- No Legs
- We’re Not Supposed to Be Lovers
- Secret Tongues
- Bungee
The Rezillos: Can’t Stand The Rezillos
On July 21, 1978, “Sire” label released “Can’t Stand the Rezillos”, the debut Rezillos (The) album. It was recorded in February 1978 at “The Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain, Tony Bongiovi, Lance Quinn, Jo Callis, Mysterious, Angel Paterson, Fay Fife and Eugene Reynolds. In March 2003, Mojo magazine ranked “Can’t Stand the Rezillos” in its “Top 50 Punk Albums”.
Personnel:
- Jo Callis– electric guitars
- Mysterious (aka William Mysterious) – bass, saxophone
- Simon Templar – bass
- Angel Paterson – drums
- Fay Fife – vocals
- Eugene Reynolds – vocals
- Gail Warning – backing vocals
All tracks by John Callis except where noted.
- Flying Saucer Attack
- No
- Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked in Tonight – Jeremy Spencer
- Top of the Pops
- 2000 A.D. – Jo Callis, Mysterious
- It Gets Me – Mysterious
- Can’t Stand My Baby
- Glad All Over – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
- (My Baby Does) Good Sculptures
- I Like It – Mitch Murray
- Getting Me Down
- Cold Wars
- Bad Guy Reaction
David Lee Roth: Diamond Dave
On July 8, 2003, “Magna Carta” label released “Diamond Dave”, the sixth David Lee Roth album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by David Lee Roth, Nathan Jenkins, Jeremy Zuckerman and Alex Gibson.
Personnel:
- David Lee Roth- vocals, harmonica
- Brian Young – guitar
- Jeremy Zuckerman- guitar, accordion, Fender Rhodes piano, Hammond B-3 organ, percussion, programming, engineer, producer, digital editing, sound design
- Toshi Hiketa, Nile Rodgers, Ron Richotte – guitar
- James Lomenzo, Tracy Wormworth, James Hunting – bass
- Ray Luzier– drums, backing vocals
- Omar Hakim, Gregg Bissonette- drums
- Alex Gibson- percussion, accordion, mellotron, guitar, backing vocals, engineer, mixing
- Zac Rae – keyboards
- Greg Phillinganes- piano
- Brett Tuggle – keyboards
- Scott Page – alto saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Edgar Winter- saxophone
- Lee Thornburg- trumpet, trombone
- Jaime Sickora – cowbell
- Nathan Jenkins – programming
- The Crowell Sisters – backing vocals
- Kevin Mills, Brian Humphrey – engineer
- Brian Gardner – mastering
- Neil Zlozower – photography
Track listing:
- You Got The Blues, Not Me…Chris Youlden
- Made Up My Mind – Chris Youlden
- Stay While the Night is Young – Chris Youlden
- Shoo Bop – Steve Miller
- She’s Looking Good – Rodger Collins
- Soul Kitchen – John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
- If 6 Was 9 – Jimi Hendrix
- That Beatles Tune – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Medicine Man – David Lee Roth
- Let It All Hang Out – William David Cunningham
- Thug Pop – David Lee Roth, John Lowery
- Act One – David Lee Roth
- Ice Cream Man – John Brim
- Bad Habits – William Bruce Field, Thomas Shelton Price
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