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Van Der Graaf Generator: Present

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Present

On April 25, 2005, “Charisma” label released “Present”, the ninth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded 2004 -2005 at “Pyworthy Rectory”, in North Devon, UK.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, guitar, electric piano, keyboards
  • David Jackson– saxophone, flute, sound beam, photography
  • Hugh Banton– organ, bass guitar
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion,. liner notes
  • Paul Ridout – design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Every Bloody Emperor – Peter Hammill
  2. Boleas Panic – David Jackson
  3. Nutter Alert – Peter Hammill
  4. Abandon Ship! – Guy Evans, Peter Hammill
  5. In Babelsberg – Peter Hammill
  6. On The Beach – David Jackson, Peter Hammill

All the tracks bellow by Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson and Peter Hammill

  1. Vulcan Meld
  2. Double Bass
  3. Slo Moves
  4. Architectural Hair
  5. Spanner
  6. Crux
  7. Manuelle
  8. Eavy Mate
  9. Homage To Teo
  10. The Price Of Admission

 

Robert Plant: Mighty ReArranger

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On April 25, 2005, “Sanctuary” label released “Mighty ReArranger”, the eight Robert Plant solo album, and second one with his band “Strange Sensation”. It was recorded in 2004, and was produced by Phil Johnstone, Robert Plant, and Mark Stent.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– vocals, harmonica
  • Justin Adams– electric guitar, bendir, tehardant, lap steel guitar, bass guitar
  • John Baggott – keyboards, electronica, Moog bass guitar
  • Billy Fuller – electric and double bass
  • Clive Deamer– drums, bendir
  • Liam “Skin” Tyson– acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar, bass guitar
  • Steve Evans – mixing

Track listing:

  1. Another Tribe
  2. Shine It All Around
  3. Freedom Fries
  4. Tin Pan Valley
  5. All the Kings Horses
  6. The Enchanter
  7. Takamba
  8. Dancing in Heaven
  9. Somebody Knocking
  10. Let the Four Winds Blow
  11. Mighty Re Arranger
  12. Brother Ray
  13. Shine It All Around (Girls Remix)”, a hidden track with “Brother Ray”

 

 

Eels: Blinking Lights and Other Revelations

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Blinking Lights

On April 19, 2005, “Vagrant” label released “Blinking Lights and Other Revelations”, the sixth Eels studio album. It was recorded 1998 – 2004, at “One Hitsville” in Silverlake, California”, and was produced by E.

Personnel:

  • E– vocals, guitar, keyboards, melodica
  • Tom Waits – vocal
  • Peter Buck – guitar
  • The Chet– guitar
  • Joe Gore – guitar
  • John Sebastian – organ
  • Wally Gagel– keyboards
  • Jim Jacobsen – keyboards, horn, string arrangements, programming
  • Koool G. Murder – bass guitar
  • Michael Valerio – bass guitar
  • Butch– drums, percussion
  • Puddin’– drums
  • Wayne Bergeron– trumpet
  • Bobby, Jr.– “wails”
  • Matt DeMerritt – saxophone
  • Probyn Gregory– horns
  • David Hlebo – saxophone
  • Andy Martin– trombone
  • Joe Meyer – horn
  • Dick Mitchell – flute
  • Todd Simon– trumpet
  • Jim Lang – strings, mixing
  • Ludvig Girdland – violin
  • Bill Liston –woodwinds
  • Gerri Sutyak – cello
  • Michael Aarvold – mixing
  • Ryan Boesch – mixing,programming
  • Robert Carranza– mixing
  • Greg Collins – mixing
  • Wally Gagel – mixing
  • Koool G. Murder – mixing, programming
  • Dan Pinder – mixing
  • Brendan Willard – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by E, except where noted.

  1. Theme from Blinking Lights
  2. From Which I Came/A Magic World
  3. Son of a Bitch – E and Jim Lang
  4. Blinking Lights (For Me)
  5. Trouble with Dreams
  6. Marie Floating Over the Backyard
  7. Suicide Life
  8. In the Yard, Behind the Church
  9. Railroad Man
  10. The Other Shoe
  11. Last Time We Spoke
  12. Mother Mary
  13. Going Fetal
  14. Understanding Salesmen
  15. Theme for a Pretty Girl That Makes You Believe God Exists
  16. Checkout Blues
  17. Blinking Lights (For You)
  18. Dust of Ages” (E, Jim Jacobsen)
  19. Old Shit/New Shit
  20. Bride of Theme from Blinking Lights
  21. Hey Man (Now You’re Really Living)
  22. I’m Going to Stop Pretending That I Didn’t Break Your Heart
  23. To Lick Your Boots – Peter Buck, E
  24. If You See Natalie
  25. Sweet Li’l Thing
  26. Dusk: A Peach in the Orchard – E, John Sebastian
  27. Whatever Happened toSoy Bomb
  28. Ugly Love
  29. God’s Silence
  30. Losing Streak
  31. Last Days of My Bitter Heart
  32. The Stars Shine in the Sky Tonight – E, Jim Lang
  33. Things the Grandchildren Should Know

The National: Alligator

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The National - Alligator

On April 12, 2005, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Alligator”, the third National (The) studio album. It was recorded at “Tarquin Studios”; “Drummerman Studios”; “Jess and Ole’s House” and “Headgear Studios”, and was produced by Peter Katis and Paul Mahajan.

Personnel:

  • Matt Berninger- lead vocals
  • Aaron Dessner- lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, piano, bass, backing vocals
  • Bryce Dessner- rhythm and lead guitars
  • Scott Devendorf- bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Bryan Devendorf- drums, percussion
  • Nate Martinez– additional guitar
  • Nick Lloyd – piano, organ, keyboards
  • Sara Phillips – clarinet
  • Padma Newsome– viola, violin, piano, organ, orchestration
  • An-Lin Bardin – cello
  • Carin Besser – backing vocals
  • Nathalie Dessner – backing vocals
  • Rachael Elliott– bassoon
  • Peter Katis– backing vocals
  • Paul Mahajan – recording
  • Peter Katis- additional recording, mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Mathieu Saura – photography
  • Distant Station Ltd. – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, except where noted.

  1. Secret Meeting – Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  2. Karen – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  3. Lit Up
  4. Looking for Astronauts
  5. Daughters of the SoHo Riots – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  6. Baby, We’ll Be Fine
  7. Friend of Mine
  8. Val Jester – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  9. All the Wine – The National
  10. Abel
  11. The Geese of Beverly Road – Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf
  12. City Middle – Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner
  13. November

Garbage: Bleed Like Me

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Bleed Like Me

On April 11, 2005, “A&E Records” label released “Bleed Like Me”, the fourth Garbage studio album. It was recorded March 2003 – December 2004, at “Smart Studios” in Madison, “Sound City”, “The Boat”, “Grungeisdead” in Los Angeles, and was produced by John King, Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erickson and Butch Vig.

Personnel:

  • Shirley Manson – vocals, electric guitar
  • Steve Marker – acoustic and electric guitar, synthesizer, programming, overdubs, bass overdubs
  • Duke Erikson – guitars, synthesizer, programming, atmospherics, mellotron, piano
  • Butch Vig – drums, guitar, efx, programming, bass, mixing
  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen– bass
  • Dave Grohl- drums
  • Matt Walker- drums
  • Billy Bush – engineer
  • Beau Sorenson, Jay Arnold, Pete Martinez, Danny Kalb, Mark Branch, Mike Laza – engineer assistant
  • Emily Lazar – mastering
  • Sarah Register – mastering assistant
  • Big Active – art direction
  • Mat Maitlandat Big Active – design
  • Frank W. Ockenfels III – band photography
  • Rankin – photography
  • Ryan Macmillan, Chris Heuer – drum technician

Track listing:

All tracks by Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erickson and Butch Vig, except where noted.

  1. Bad Boyfriend
  2. Run Baby Run
  3. Right Between the Eyes
  4. Why Do You Love Me
  5. Bleed Like Me
  6. Metal Heart
  7. Sex Is Not the Enemy
  8. It’s All Over but the Crying
  9. Boys Wanna Fight
  10. Why Don’t You Come Over
  11. Happy Home

Okervil Ruver: Black Sheep Boy

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On April 5, 2005, “Jagjaguwar” label released “Black Sheep Boy”, the third Okkervil River studio album. It was recorded in 2005, at “Brian Beattie’s Wonder Chamber” in Austin, and was produced by Will Sheff, Howard Draper,  Zachary Thomas, Jonathan Melburg and Travis Nelsen. The album cover features the work of Providence artist William Schaff.

Personnel:

  • Will Sheff – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, Wurlitzer
  • Howard Draper – lap steel, pump organ, mandolin, bass, synthesizer
  • Jonathan Meiburg – vocals, piano, Wurlitzer, pump organ, Casio SK-1, electric guitar
  • Zachary Thomas – vocals, bass, mandolin
  • Travis Nelsen – vocals, drums, tambourine
  • Seth Warren – electronics, drums, vibraphone, whirlies, shaker
  • Brian Beattie – bowed bass, sampler, field recordings
  • Michael Kapinus – trumpet
  • Caroline Slack – violin
  • Rebecca Browne – violin
  • Alison Derrick – viola
  • Ben Westney – cello
  • Victoria Wolff – cello
  • Amy Annelle – harmony vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Will Sheff, except where noted.

  1. Black Sheep Boy – Tim Hardin
  2. For Real
  3. In a Radio Song
  4. Black
  5. Get Big
  6. A King And a Queen
  7. A Stone
  8. The latest Toughs
  9. Song of Our So-Called Friend
  10. So Come Back, I Am Waiting
  11. A Glow

British Sea Power: Open Season

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Open Season

On April 4, 2005, “Rough Trade” label released “Open Season”, the second British Sea Power album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Kore Studios” in London, and “Rockfield Studios” in South Wales, and was produced by Mads Bjerke  and Graham Sutton.

Personnel:

  • Yan– vocals, guitar, piano, organ
  • Hamilton– vocals, bass, guitar, piano, organ, backing vocals
  • Noble– guitar, piano, backing vocals, organ
  • Wood– drums
  • Abi Fry– viola
  • Phil Sumner– cornet
  • Graham Sutton– string arrangements, additional programming
  • Axl – miniature Italian greyhound

Track listing:

  1. It Ended on an Oily Stage – Hamilton, Noble, Wood, Yan
  2. Be Gone – Yan
  3. How Will I Ever Find My Way Home? – Hamilton
  4. Like a Honeycomb – Yan
  5. Please Stand Up – Yan
  6. North Hanging Rock – Yan
  7. To Get to Sleep – Hamilton, Noble, Wood, Yan
  8. Victorian Ice – Yan
  9. Oh Larsen B – Yan
  10. The Land Beyond – Hamilton
  11. True Adventures – Hamilton

 

 

Beck: Guero

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Guero

On March 29, 2005, “Interscope” label released “Guero”, the sixth Beck studio album. It was recorded September 2003 – August 2004, at “The Boat” in Silverlake, and was produced by Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.

Personnel:

  • Beck– vocals, bass guitars, additional sounds, slide guitar, 12-string guitar,  clapping,  stomping,  programming,  tambourines,  harmonica, vocoder, piano,celeste, beats, keyboards, kalimba, strings, drums,  percussion, arranger, recording, mixing, art direction, design
  • Smokey Hormel– electric guitar
  • Money Mark– organ
  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen– bass, guitar sounds
  • Jack White– bass
  • Joey Waronker– drums
  • The Dust Brothers– beats, claps, recording, mixing
  • Petra Haden– vocals
  • Paolo Díaz – “dude”
  • Christina Ricci– spoken words
  • Charlie Capen – additional sounds
  • Roger Joseph Manning Jr.– clavinet
  • David Campbell– strings arrangements
  • Danny Kalb – engineer
  • Tony Hoffer– mixing

Track listing:

  1. E – Pro – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers, Beastie Boys
  2. Qué Onda Guero – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers
  3. Girl – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers
  4. Missing – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers, Vinicius de Moraes, Carlos Lyra
  5. Black Tambourine – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers, Eugene Blacknell
  6. Earthquake Weather – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers, Mark Adams, Steve Washington, Daniel Webster, Mark Hicks
  7. Hell Yes – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers
  8. Broken Drum – Beck Hansen
  9. Scarecrow – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers
  10. Go It Alone – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers, Jack White
  11. Farewell Ride – Beck Hanson
  12. Rental Car – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers
  13. Emergency Exit – Beck Hansen, Dust Brothers

New Order: Waiting For The Sirens Call

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On March 28, 2005, “London” label released “Waiting for the Sirens’ Call”, the eighth New Order studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, and was produced by Bernarnd Sumner, Phil Cuningham, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, John Leckie, Stephen Street and Stuart Price.

Personnel:

  • Bernard Sumner– vocals, guitars, synthesizers, programming
  • Phil Cunningham– guitars, synthesizers, programming
  • Peter Hook– 4 and 6-stringed bass
  • Stephen Morris– drums, synthesizers, programming
  • Mac Quayle – keyboards, additional programming
  • Ana Matronic– vocals
  • Beatrice Hatherley – additional vocals
  • Dawn Zee – additional vocals
  • Cenzo Townshend – engineer, mixing
  • Bruno Ellingham – additional engineering
  • Tom Stanley, Paul Grady, Claire Lewis, Marco Migliari, Rob Haggett, Phil Rose and Owen Skinner – engineer assistant
  • Stephen Street– mixing
  • Rich Costey– mixing
  • John Leckie– mixing
  • Peter Saville– art direction, photography
  • Howard Wakefield, Peter Saville Associates – design
  • Anna Blessman – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bernard Sumner,  Peter Hook, Phil Cunningham and Stephen Morris, except where noted.

  1. Who’s Joe
  2. Hey Now What You Doing
  3. Waiting for the Sirens’ Call
  4. Krafty
  5. I Told You So
  6. Morning Night and Day
  7. Dracula’s Castle
  8. Jetstream – Bernard Sumner,  Peter Hook, Phil Cunningham, Stephen Morris, Stuart Price, A. Lynch
  9. Guilt Is a Useless Emotion
  10. Turn
  11. Working Overtime

Kaiser Chiefs: Employment

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Employment

On March 7, 2005, “B-Unique Records” label released “Employment”, the debut Kaiser Chiefs album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Old Chapel Studios” in Leeds, and was produced by Stephen Street and Stephen Harris.

Personnel:

  • Ricky Wilson – vocals
  • Andrew White – guitar
  • Nick Baines – keyboards
  • Simon Rix – bass
  • Nick Hodgson – vocals, drums
  • Simon Francis – mastering
  • Ben Dossett – artwork
  • Clive Keable – artwork
  • Jason Long – artwork
  • Martin Callomon – design
  • Jason Kelvin – photography
  • Stevie Dean – photography
  • Andy Melchoir – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ricky Wilson, Andrew White, Simon Rix, Nick Baines, and Nick Hodgson.

  1. Everyday I Love You Less and Less
  2. I Predict a Riot
  3. Modern Way
  4. Na Na Na Na Naa
  5. You Can Have It All
  6. Oh My God
  7. Born to Be a Dancer
  8. Saturday Night
  9. What Did I Ever Give You?
  10. Time Honoured Tradition
  11. Caroline, Yes
  12. Team Mate