Tag Archives: 2004

Kraftwerk: Minimum – Maximum

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On June 6, 2005, “Kling Klang” label released “Minimum-Maximum”, the first Kraftwerk live album. It was recorded in 2004, on concerts in Warsaw, Ljubljana, Moscow, Berlin, London, Budapest, Tallinn, Riga, Tokyo, and San Francisco, and was produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.

Personnel:

  • Ralf Hütter – vocals, software synthesizers, sequencing
  • Florian Schneider – supplementary vocals, software synthesizers, sequencing
  • Henning Schmitz – software synthesizers, sequencing, sound engineer
  • Fritz Hilpert – software synthesizers, sequencing, sound engineer

Track listing:

  1. The Man-Machine – Karl Bartos, Florian Schneider, Ralf Hütter
  2. Planet of Visions – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  3. Tour de France (Étape 1) – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter, Maxime Schmitt, Florian Schneider
  4. Chrono – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Maxime Schmitt
  5. Tour de France (Étape 2) – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter, Maxime Schmitt, Florian Schneider
  6. Vitamin – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter
  7. Tour de France – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Maxime Schmitt, Florian Schneider
  8. Autobahn – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  9. The Model – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Emil Schult
  10. Neon Lights – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  11. Radioactivity – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  12. Trans – Europe Express – Ralf Hütter, Emil Schult
  13. Metal on Metal – Ralf Hütter
  14. Numbers – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  15. Computer World – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  16. Home Computer – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  17. Pocket Calculator – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  18. Dentaku – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  19. The Robots – Karl Bartos, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  20. Elektro Kardiogramm – Fritz Hilpert, Ralf Hütter
  21. Aéro Dynamik – Fritz Hilpert, Ralph Hütter, Florian Schneider, Maxime Schmitt
  22. Musique Non-Stop – Karl Bartos, Ralph Hütter, Florian Schneider

The Zombies: As Far as I Can See

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On May 5, 2004, “Rhino” label released “As Far as I Can See”, the fourth Zombies (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Rod Argent.

Personnel:

  • Colin Blunstone – vocals
  • Keith Airey – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Rod Argent – lead and backing vocals, keyboards
  • Jim Rodford – bass, backing vocals
  • Steve Rodford – drums
  • Mark Johns – rhythm guitar
  • Chris White – backing vocals
  • Andrew Powell – conductor
  • Steve Orchard – engineer, mixing
  • Nick Robbins – mastering
  • Phil Smee – design, photography
  • Chris Cook, Keith Curtis – photography
  • Gavyn Wright – leader
  • Paul Atkinson – A&R

Track listing:

All tracks by Rod Argent, except where noted.

  1. In My Mind a Miracle
  2. Memphis
  3. Southside of the Street
  4. I Want to Fly
  5. Time to Move
  6. I Don’t Believe in Miracles – Russ Ballard
  7. As Far as I Can See
  8. With You Not Here
  9. Wings Against the Sun
  10. Together
  11. Look for a Better Way

Ryan Adams: Love Is Hell

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On May 4, 2004, “Lost Highway” label released “Love Is Hell”, the fifth Ryan Adams studio album. It was recorded in September 2002, in New York City, February 2003, in New Orleans, and was produced by John Porter and Ryan Adams.

Personnel:

  • Ryan Adams – vocals, guitars, piano, other instruments
  • Marianne Faithfull – backing vocals

New York Band

  • Johnny McNabb – lead guitar
  • Joe McGinty – piano
  • Johnny Pisano – bass
  • Paul Garisto – drums

New Orleans Band

  • Greg Leisz – lead guitar, pedal steel
  • Ian McLagan – B3 organ, Wurlitzer electric piano5, 16
  • Jon Cleary – piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, rhythm guitar
  • James “Hutch” Hutchinson – bass
  • Ricky Fataar – drums
  • Ruth Gottlieb – violin
  • Sarah Wilson – cello

Track listing:

All tracks by Ryan Adams, except where noted.

  1. Political Scientist
  2. Afraid Not Scared
  3. This House Is Not for Sale
  4. Anybody Wanna Take Me Home
  5. Love is Hell
  6. Wonderwall – Noel Gallagher
  7. The Shadowlands
  8. World War 24
  9. Avalanche
  10. My Blue Manhattan
  11. Please Do Not Let Me Go
  12. City Rain, City Streets
  13. I See Monsters
  14. English Girls Approximately
  15. Thank You Louise
  16. Hotel Chelsea Nights

Ben Folds: Songs For Silverman

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On April 25, 2005, “Epic” label released “Songs for Silverman”, the second Ben Folds studio album. It was recorded in 2004, and was produced by Ben Folds and John Mark Painter.

Personnel:

  • Ben Folds – vocals, piano
  • Jared Reynolds – vocals, bass
  • Lindsay Jamieson – vocals, drums
  • Bucky Baxter – pedal steel, 12-string guitar
  • John Mark Painter – double bass, French horn
  • Ned Henry – violin
  • David Henry – cello
  • Frally Folds – backing vocals
  • Al Yankovic – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Ben Folds, except where noted.

  1. Bastard
  2. You to Thank
  3. Jesusland
  4. Landed
  5. Gracie
  6. Trusted
  7. Give Judy My Notice
  8. Late
  9. Sentimental Guy
  10. Time
  11. Prison Food

The Drones: Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By

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On April 18, 2005, “In Fidelity” label released “Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By”, the second Drones (The) studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Atlantis Studios” in Melbourne, Australia, and was produced by Locki Lockwood and Gareth Liddiard.

Personnel:

  • Rui Pereira – vocals, guitar, violin
  • Gareth Liddiard – guitar, vocals, synth, Hammond
  • Fiona Kitschin – vocals, bass, piano
  • Christian Strybosch – vocals, drums
  • Steve Hesketh – Wurlitzer Hammond

Track listing:

  1. Shark Fin Blues – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira
  2. Baby – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
  3. The Best You Can Believe In – Gareth Liddiard
  4. Locust – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
  5. You Really Don’t Care – Gareth Liddiard
  6. Sitting on the Edge of the Bed Cryin’ – Gareth Liddiard, Rui Pereira, Fiona Kitschin, Christian Strybosch
  7. The Freedom in the Loot – Gareth Liddiard
  8. Another Rousing Chorus You Idiots!!!! – Gareth Liddiard
  9. This Time – Gareth Liddiard, James McCann

CocoRosie: La Maison de Mon Rêve

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On March 4, 2004, “Toucj and Go” label released “La Maison de Mon Rêve”, the debut CocoRosie studio album. It was recorded in 2003, in apartment in Montmartre, Paris, and was produced by Sierra Rose “Rosie” and Bianca Leilani “Coco” Casady.

Personnel:

  • Sierra Rose “Rosie” – vocals, recording
  • Bianca Leilani “Coco” Casady – vocals, recording
  • Roger Seibel – mastering
  • Jon Beasley – layout

Track listing:

All tracks by Sierra Rose and Bianca Leilani Casady.

  1. Terrible Angels
  2. By Your Side
  3. Jesus Loves Me
  4. Good Friday
  5. Not for Sale
  6. Tahiti Rain Song
  7. Candy Land
  8. Butterscotch
  9. West Side
  10. Madonna
  11. Haitian Love Song
  12. Lyla

Deerhoof: Milk Man

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On March 9, 2004, “Kill Rock Stars” label released “Milk Man”, the sixth Deerhoof album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Chris Cohern, John Dieterich, Satomi Matsuzaki and Greg Saunier.

Personnel:

  • Chris Cohen – guitar
  • John Dieterich – guitar
  • Satomi Matsuzaki – vocals, bass guitar
  • Greg Saunier – vocals, drums
  • Ken Kagami – cover art

Track listing:

  1. Milk Man
  2. Giga Dance
  3. Desapareceré
  4. Rainbow Silhouette of the Milky Rain
  5. Dog on the Sidewalk
  6. C
  7. Milking
  8. Dream Wanderer’s Tune
  9. Song of Sorn
  10. That Big Orange Sun Run Over Speed Light
  11. New Sneakers

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band: Horses In The Sky

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On March 7, 2005, “Constellation” label released “Horses in the Sky”, album by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band (the fourth Silver Mt. Zion album overall). It was recorded in 2004, at “Hotel2Tango” in Montreal, Quebec, and was produced by Howard Bilerman.

Personnel:

  • Efrim Menuck – voice, guitar, piano, mixing
  • Ian Ilavsky – voice, guitar, harmonium, mixing
  • Jessica Moss – voice, violin, piano, glasses, mixing
  • Thierry Amar – voice, contrabass, glasses, harmonica, mixing
  • Scott Levine Gilmore – voice, drums, percussion, guitar, mandolin, mixing
  • Sophie Trudeau – voice, violin, trumpet, glasses, mixing
  • Beckie Foon – voice, cello, mixing
  • Howard Bilerman – recording, mixing
  • J. F. Chicoine – mastering
  • Luc Paradis – drawings
  • Nadia Moss – side 4 etching
  • Silver Mt. Zion – other collages and scribblings

Track listing:

All tracks by Efrim Menuck, Ian Ilavsky, Jessica Moss, Thierry Amar, Scott Levine Gilmore, Sophie Trudeau and Beckie Foon.

  1. God Bless Our Dead Marines
  2. Mountains Made of Steam
  3. Horses in the Sky
  4. Teddy Roosevelt’s Guns
  5. Hang on to Each Other
  6. Ring Them Bells (Freedom Has Come and Gone)

Belong: October Language

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On February 8, 2006, “Carpark” label released “October Language”, the debut Belong studio album. It was recorded in 2004, in New Orleans, and was produced by Turk Dietrich and Michael Jones.

Personnel:

  • Joshua Eustis – guitar, mastering
  • Turk Dietrich – mastering
  • Michael Jones – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Turk Dietrich and Michael Jones.

  1. I Never Lose. Never Really
  2. Red Velvet or Nothing
  3. October Language
  4. I’m Too Sleepy… Shall We Swim?
  5. Remove the Inside
  6. Who Told You This Room Exists?
  7. All Equal Now
  8. The Door Opens the Other Way

Bloc Party: Silent Alarm

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On February 2, 2005, “Wichita Recordings” label released “Silent Alarm”, the debut Bloc Party studio album. It was recorded June – July 2004, and was produced by Paul Epworth, Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong.

Personnel:

  • Kele Okereke – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Russell Lissack – lead guitar
  • Gordon Moakes – bass, backing vocals, synthesizer
  • Matt Tong – drums, backing vocals
  • Paul Epworth – programming
  • Eliot James – programming, recording, additional production
  • Mark “Top” Rankin – recording
  • Joe Hirst – recording assistant
  • “Fashion Show” – recording assistant
  • Rich Costey – mixing
  • Ness Sherry – cover photography
  • Paul Epworth – photography
  • Matt Tong – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bloc Party.

  1. Like eating Glass
  2. Helicopter
  3. Positive Tension
  4. Banquet
  5. Blue Light
  6. She’s Hearing Voices
  7. This Modern Love
  8. The Pioneers
  9. Price of Gasoline
  10. So here We Are
  11. Luno
  12. Plans
  13. Compliments