Tag Archives: 2007

Antonio Sanchez: Migration

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On August 28, 2007, “CAM Jazz” label released “Migration”, the debut studio Antonio Sánchez studio album. It was recorded in January 2007, at “Sear Sound Studio” in New York City, “Mad Hatter East Studios” in Clearwater, FL, and was produced by Ermanno Basso.

Personnel:

  • Antonio Sánchez– drums
  • Chick Corea– piano
  • Pat Metheny– guitar
  • Scott Colley– double bass
  • Chris Potter– soprano and tenor saxophone
  • David Sánchez– tenor saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Antonio Sánchez except where noted.

  1. One for Antonio – Chick Corea
  2. Did You Get It?
  3. Arena (Sand) – Pat Metheny
  4. Challenge Within
  5. Ballade
  6. Greedy Silence
  7. Inner Urge – Joe Henderson
  8. Solar – Miles Davis

The New Pornographers: Challengers

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On August 21, 2017, “Last Gang Records” label released “Challengers”, the fourth New Pornographers studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, at “The Seaside Lounge” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by Phil Palazzolo, John Collins, and A. C. Newman.

Personnel:

  • C.Newman– vocals, guitar, piano, Wurlitzer, Casio, mandolin, percussion, bass melodion, bass
  • Blaine Thurier– Fender Rhodes, sampler
  • Dan Bejar– vocals, shakers, guitar, piano
  • John Collins– bass, baritone guitar, glockenspiel, mandolin, guitars, Casio, tambourine
  • Kathryn Calder– vocals, piano, Wurlitzer
  • Kurt Dahle– vocals, drums, percussion
  • Neko Case– vocals
  • Todd Fancey– guitars, banjo, mandolin
  • Brendan Ryan – accordion, French horn, trumpet
  • Leslie Kubicka – flute, piccolo
  • Alan Hampton – double bass
  • Eileen Gannon – harp
  • Olivier Manchon – violin
  • Tara Szczygielski – violin
  • Marla Hansen – viola
  • Benjamin D. Calb – cello
  • Howard Redekopp- mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by A. C. Newman, except where noted.

  1. My Rights Versus Yours
  2. All the Old Showstoppers
  3. Challengers
  4. Myriad Harbour – Dan Bejar
  5. All the Things That Go to Make Heaven and Earth
  6. Failsafe
  7. Unguided
  8. Entering White Cecilia – Dan Bejar
  9. Go Places
  10. Mutiny, I Promise You
  11. Adventures in Solitude
  12. The Spirit of Giving – Dan Bejar

Anthony Wilson

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On August 10, 2007, Anthony Howard Wilson died aged 57. He was radio and television presenter, a journalist for Granada Television and the BBC, nightclub manager (Haçienda), manager of bands A Certain Radio and Durutti Column, best known as one of the co-founders of “Factory Records” (Happy Mondays, Joy Division and New Order). Wilson was known as “Mr. Manchester”, for his work in the promotion of the culture of Manchester.

Okkervil River: The Stage Names

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On August 7, 2007, “Jagjaguwar” label released “The Stage Names”, the fourth Okkervil River studio album. It was recorded in 2007, in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Brian Beattie.

Personnel:

  • Will Sheff – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, xylophone
  • Scott Brackett – coronet, Hammond organ, synthesizer, mellotron, percussion
  • Brian Cassidy – vocals, electric guitar, pedal steel, xylophone
  • Jonathan Meiburg – vocals, piano, Wurlitzer, pump organ, mellotron, electric guitar
  • Patrick Pestorius – bass, piano, woodblocks
  • Travis Nelsen – drums, maracas, tambourine, shells
  • Zachary Thomas – mandolin
  • Frances Smith – French horn, clarinet
  • Scott Jackson – violin
  • Tammy Vo – violin
  • Katie Nott – viola
  • Kathleen Pittman – violin
  • Sarah Pizzicheni – violin
  • Will Thothong – viola
  • Caitlin Bailey – cello

Track listing:

All tracks by Will Sheff.

  1. Our Life Is Not a Movie or Maybe
  2. Unless It’s Kicks
  3. A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene
  4. Savannah Smiles
  5. Plus Ones
  6. A Girl in Port
  7. You Can’t Hold the Hand of a Rock and Roll Man
  8. Title Track
  9. John Allyn Smith Sails

Rick James

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On August 6, 2004, James Ambrose Johnson Jr. aka Rick James died aged 56. He was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, known as “The King of Punk-Funk”. He was a member of few bands, before starting a successful recording career after signing with Motown’s “Gordy Records”. James released twelve studio albums, plus one released posthumously in 2007. As a songwriter and producer, he worked with Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, Teena Marie, The Mary Jane Girls, and Eddie Murphy.

Trey Anastasio: The Horseshoe Curve

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On July 24, 2007, “Rubber Jungle Records” label released “The Horseshoe Curve”, the sixth Trey Anastasio studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2006, at “The Barn” in Burlington, Vermont, and was produced by Trey Anastasio.

Personnel:

  • Trey Anastasio– vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Ray Paczkowski- keyboards
  • Tony Markellis- bass
  • Russ Lawton- drums
  • Cyro Baptista- percussion
  • Dave Grippo– alto and baritone saxophone
  • Peter Apfelbaum– tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Russell Remington- tenor saxophone, flute
  • Jennifer Hartswick- trumpet
  • Andy Moroz- trombone

Track listing:

All tracks by Trey Anastasio, except where noted.

  1. Sidewalks of San Francisco – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton
  2. Olivia – Trey Anastasio, Cyro Baptista
  3. Burlap Sack & Pumps – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton, Kevin Hoffman
  4. The 5th Round – recorded live at “Tweeter Center” in Waterfront, Camden, NJ
  5. The Horseshoe Curve – Trey Anastasio, Tony Markellis, Russ Lawton – recorded live at “Amphitheatre” at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
  6. Noodle Rave
  7. Tube Top Tony
  8. Porters Pyramids

The Thrills: Teenager

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On July 22, 2007, “Virgin” label released “Teenager”, the third Thrills (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2007 and was produced by Tony Hoffer.

Personnel:

  • Conor Deasy – vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar
  • Daniel Ryan – guitars, bass, mandolin, banjo, backing vocals
  • Pádraic McMahon – bass, guitars, backing vocals
  • Kevin Horan – piano, organ, backing vocals
  • Ben Carrigan – drums, percussion
  • Tony Hoffer– mixing
  • Bob Clearmountain – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Conor Deasy, Kevin Horan, Pádraic McMahon, Daniel Ryan, and Ben Carrigan.

  1. The Midnight Choir
  2. This Year
  3. Nothing Changes Around Here
  4. Restaurant
  5. I Came All This Way
  6. Long Forgotten Song
  7. I’m So Sorry
  8. No More Empty Words
  9. Teenager
  10. Should’ve Known Better
  11. There’s Joy to Be Found … The Boy Who Caught All the Breaks

Our Lady Peace: Burn Burn

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On July 21, 2009, “Coalition Entertainment” label released “Burn Burn” the seventh Our Lady Peace studio album. It was recorded February 2007 – June 2009, at “King Noise Recorder”, and was produced by Raine Madia.

Personnel:

  • Raine Maida– lead vocals, engineer, design concept
  • Steve Mazur– guitar, piano, percussion, backing vocals, design concept
  • Duncan Coutts– bass, backing vocals, design concept
  • Jeremy Taggart– drums, percussion, backing vocals, design concept
  • Eladio Reyes – backing vocals
  • Dusty Schaller – editing
  • Andrew Scheps, Paul Hagar – mixing
  • Bob Boyd – mastering
  • End Creative, Richard Misener – design
  • Dustin Rabin – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Duncan Coutts, Jeremy Taggart, and Steve Mazur, except where noted.

  1. All You Did Was Save My Life – Zac Maloy
  2. Dreamland
  3. Monkey Brains
  4. The End Is Where We Begin – Raine Maida, Rune Westberg
  5. Escape Artist
  6. Refuge
  7. Never Get Over You
  8. White Flags
  9. Signs of Life
  10. Paper Moon

Civil Twilight: Same

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On July 21, 2009, “Wind-up” label released the self-titled, debut Civil Twilight studio album. It was recorded 2005 – 2007 and was produced by Noel Golden, Michael Carney, Steven McKellar, Andrew McKellar and Richard Wouters.

Personnel:

  • Steven McKellar – lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
  • Andrew McKellar – guitar, backing vocals
  • Richard Wouters – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Steven McKellar, Andrew McKellar and Richard Wouters.

  1. Anybody Out There
  2. Soldier
  3. Next to Me
  4. Letters from the Sky
  5. On the Surface
  6. Trouble
  7. Human
  8. Perfect Stranger
  9. What You Want
  10. Something She Said
  11. Quiet in My Town

 

Bon Iver: For Emma, Forever Ago

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On July 8, 2007, Bon Iver self-released “For Emma, Forever Ago”, bands debut studio album. It was recorded November 2006 – January 2007, at “Hunting Cabin” in Northwest Wisconsin, “Fairall” in Raleigh, North Carolina, and was produced by Justin Vernon. The album was certified Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”, 2 x Platinum in Denmark by “IFPI Denmark”, and Platinum in the United States by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Justin Vernon – vocals, guitar, bass, banjo, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion, recording
  • John Dehaven – trumpet
  • Randy Pingrey – trombone
  • Christy Smith – vocals, drums
  • Nick Petersen – mastering
  • Brian Moen – art direction
  • Daniel Murphy – layout
  • Deb Sorge – hand lettering
  • Griszka Niewiadomski – photography
  • Gilbert Vernon – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Justin Vernon.

  1. Flume
  2. Lump Sum
  3. Skinny Love
  4. The Wolves (Act I and II)
  5. Blindsided
  6. Creature Fear
  7. Team
  8. For Emma
  9. Re: Stacks