On July 22, 2004, Arthur G.L. Crier died aged 69. He was singer, songwriter, and music producer, member of The Halos, worked with The Four Tops, The Temptations, Little Eva, Gene Pitney, Ben E. King, The Coasters, and Johnny Nash.
Tag Archives: 2004
Tuxedomoon: Cabin in the Sky
On July 20, 2004, “Cramboy” label released “Cabin in the Sky”, the tenth Tuxedomoon studio album. It was recorded in 2004, in Cagli, Italy, and Brussels, Belgium, and was produced by Coti, Steven Brown, Blaine L. Reininger, Peter Dachert and Luc Van Lieshout.
Personnel:
- Blaine L. Reininger– vocals, violin, viola, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, arrangements
- Steven Brown– vocals, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, keyboards, piano, arrangements
- Peter Dachert (as Peter Principle) – bass guitar, electric guitar, drum programming, percussion, backing vocals, arrangements, recording, mixing
- Luc Van Lieshout – trumpet, flugelhorn, harmonica, arrangements
- Bruce Geduldig– backing vocals
- Marc Collin– programming
- DJ Hell– programming
- Aksak Maboul– additional programming, mixing
- Coti – recording, mixing
- Marc Hollander– assistant mixing
- Vincent Kenis– assistant mixing, mastering, engineering
- John McEntire– mixing
- Ian Simmonds– mixing
- Tarwater– mixing
- Alan Ward – mastering
- Hanna Gorjaczkowska – art direction
- Isabelle Corbisier – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Steven Brown, Peter Dachert, Luc Van Lieshout, and Blaine L. Reininger, except where noted.
- A Home Away
- Baron Brown – Steven Brown, Peter Dachert, Luc Van Lieshout, Blaine L. Reininger, Winston Tong
- Annuncialto
- Diario di un egoista
- La più bella
- Cagli Five-O
- Here ‘Til X-Mas
- Chinese Mike
- La più bella (reprise)
- The Island
- Misty Blue
- Luther Blisset
- Annuncialto Redux
Arthur Kane Jr.
On July 13, 2004, Arthur Harold Kane Jr. died aged 55. He was musician (guitar, bass), was a member and worked with The Idols, Corpse Grinders, Killer Kane with Blackie Lawless, Sid Vicious, but was best known as a founding member and bass player of The New York Dolls.
The Fiery Furnaces: Blueberry Boat
On July 13, 2004, “Rough Trade” label released “Blueberry Boat”, the second Fiery Furnaces (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2004 and was produced by Matthew Friedberger and Nicolas Vernhes.
Personnel:
- Eleanor Friedberger – performance
- Matthew Friedberger – performance
- Samara Lubelski– violin, engineer, mixing
- David Muller – drums
- Nicolas Vernhes– drums, engineer, mixing, computer editing
- Emily Scholnick – artwork
Track listing:
- Quay Cur
- Straight Street
- Blueberry Boat
- Chris Michaels
- Paw Paw Paw
- My Dog Was Lost But Now He’s Found
- Mason City
- Chief Inspector Blancheflower
- Spaniolated
- 1917
- Birdie Brain
- Turning Round
- Wolf Notes
Glass Hammer: The Inconsolable Secret
On July 12, 2005, “Arion Records” and “Sound Resources” labels released “The Inconsolable Secret”, the eighth Glass Hammer studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2005 and was produced by Fred Schendel and Steve Babb.
Personnel:
- Walter Moore – lead vocals
- Susie Bogdanowicz – lead vocals
- Fred Schendel – vocals, keyboards, electric and steel guitars
- Steve Babb – vocals, keyboards, bass
- Matt Mendians – drums
- Sarah Snyder – vocals
- Flo Paris – vocals
- Eric Parker – acoustic guitar
- Kamran Alan Shikoh – classical and electric guitar
- David Wallimann, Johnny Bruhns – electric guitar
- Donna Curry – flute
- The Adonia String Trio
- Rebecca James – violin
- Susan Hawkins-Whitacre – viola
- Rachel Hackenberger – cello
- Bethany Warren – backing vocals, choir
- Stephanie Rumpza – recorder, choir
- Mike Rumpza – choir arrangements
- Haley McGuire, Summer Hullender, Elimy Hammett and Natalie Pittman – choir
- Tom Hammett – vocals
- Laura Lindstrom – vocals
- David Carter – lead guitar
- Bob Katz – mastering
- Roger Dean – cover art
- Sound Resources – layout, design
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel.
- A Maker of Crowns
- The Knight of the North
- Long and Long Ago
- The Morning She Woke
- Lirazel
- The High Place
- Morrigan’s Song
- Walking Toward Doom
- Mog Ruith
- Through a Glass Darkly
- The Lady Waits
- The Mirror Cracks
- Having Caught a Glimpse
The Futureheads: Same
On July 12, 2004, “679” label released the self-titled, debut Futureheads (The) album. It was recorded in 2004 and was produced by Paul Epworth and Andy Gill.
Personnel:
- Ross Millard – vocals, guitar
- Barry Hyde – vocals, guitar
- David “Jaff” Craig – vocals, bass guitar
- Dave Hyde – drums
- Adrian Newton, Andy Gill, Jerry Kandiah – engineer
- Al O’Connell, Mark ‘Uptown Top’ Rankin, Richard Williams – additional engineering
- Helen Ward – assistant engineer
- Chris Lord-Alge, Clive Goddard, Gareth Jones – mixing
- Big Active – art direction
- Damien Poulain – artwork
- Tony Gibson – photography
- Clare Shilland – band photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ross Millard, Barry Hyde, David Craig and Dave hyde, except where noted.
- Le Garage
- Robot
- A to B
- Decent Days and Nights
- Meantime
- Alms
- Danger of the Water
- Carnival Kids
- The City Is Here for You to Use
- First Day
- He Knows
- Stupid and Shallow
- Trying Not to Think About Time
- Hounds of Love – Kate Bush
- Man Ray
Spirit of the West: Star Trails
On July 6, 2004, “Maple Music Recordings” label released “Star Trails”, the twelve Spirit of the West album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Cold Creek Studios”, “Greenhouse Studios Inc.”, “Thunder Child Studio” in Canada, and was produced by John Mann, Geoffrey Kelly, Hugh McMillan, Vince R. Ditrich, Tobin ‘Gull’ Frank,
Personnel:
- John Mann – vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Geoffrey Kelly – vocals, flute, whistle, guitar, arrangements
- Hugh McMillan – bass, mandolin, guitar, lap steel guitar, banjo, piano, arrangements, engineer, editing, mixing
- Vince R. Ditrich – vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements, editing, mixing
- Tobin ‘Gull’ Frank – vocals, piano, organ, accordion, arrangements
- Oliver Schroer – violin
- Colleen Eccleston – vocals
- Alan Stokes, Jay Evjen, Scotte Cooke – backing vocals
- Alec Watson – accordion, engineer
- Steven Drake – vibraphone, engineer
- Krischan Grohne – backing vocals, engineer
- Chris “Professor Higgins” Hibbins – engineer
- Ricardo Almeida – engineer, technician
- Allan Rodger – engineer, technician
- Andrew M. White – engineer
- Michael Donegani – backing vocals, engineer assistant
- Julian Bakker – engineer assistant
- Brandon Cherrington – mixing
- Jeff Sitar – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mann and Geoffrey Kelly.
- Small, Small World
- Waiting for Martin
- Come Back Oscar
- July
- The Wedding Speech (Drink and Be Merry)
- Out of the Boy
- Be a Guy
- Enough, Already Alright (Hello Cleveland)
- King of Scotland
- Morning in the Bath Abbey
Gary Moore: Power of the Blues
On June 22, 2004, “Sanctuary” label released “Power of the Blues”, the fourteenth Gary Moore album. It was recorded in 2004 and was produced by Chris Tsangarides and Gary Moore.
Personnel:
- Gary Moore– vocals, guitar
- Jim Watson – keyboards
- Bob Daisley- bass
- Darrin Mooney- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Moore, except where noted.
- Power of the Blues – Gary Moore, Bob Daisley, Darrin Mooney
- There’s a Hole
- Tell Me Woman
- I Can’t Quit You Baby – Willie Dixon
- That’s Why I Play the Blues
- Evil – Willie Dixon
- Getaway Blues – Gary Moore, Bob Daisley, Darrin Mooney
- Memory Pain – Percy Mayfield
- Can’t Find My Baby
- Torn Inside
Dungen: Ta det lugnt
On June 21, 2004, “Subliminal Sounds” label released “Ta det lugnt”, the third Dungen album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Konst & Ramar” and “Bergströmska Institutet”, and was produced by Gustav Ejstes.
Personnel:
- Gustav Ejstes- vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, fiddle, flute
- Reine Fiske – electric guitar, bass guitar, percussion
- Fredrik Björling – drums, percussion
- Henrik Nilsson – bass guitar
- Aron Hejdström – saxophone
- Lars-Olof Ejstes – fiddle
- Anna Karin Palm – vocals
- Tiaz Gustavsson – percussion
- Frew Elfineh Taha – voice
- Stefan Kéry – executive producer
- Gustav Ejstes – recording
- Pierre Carnbrand – engineering
- Gustav Ejstes – mixing
- Thomas Tibert – mastering
- Stefan Kéry – design, photography
- Carl Abrahamsson – design
- Ida Lauden – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Gustav Ejstes.
- Panda
- Gjort bort sig
- Festival
- Du e för fin för mig
- Ta det lungt
- Det tu tänker idag är du I morgon
- Lejonet & Kulan
- Bortglömd
- Glömd konst kommer stundom ånyo till heders
- Lipsill
- Om du vore en vakthund
- Tack ska ni ha
- Sluta följa efter
Amplifier: Same
On June 6, 2004, “Music for Nations” label released the self – titled, debut Amplifier album. It was recorded in 2004, at “The Chapel / The Works”, and was produced by Sel Balamir and Steve Lyon.
Personnel:
- Sel Balamir – vocals, guitar
- Matt Steele – electric and reverse piano
- Neil Mahony – bass
- Matt Brobin – drums
- Claire Lemmon – backing vocals
- Mike Vennart – backing vocals
- Steve Durose– backing vocals
- Chris Sheldon– mixing
- Max Dingle – mixing assistant
- Chris Blair – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Sel Balamir.
- Motorhead
- Airborne
- Panzer
- Old Movies
- Post Acid Youth
- Half Life
- Drawing No1
- Neon
- On/Off
- The Consultancy
- Drawing No2
- One Great Summer
- UFOs
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