On August 21, 2007, “Pi Recordings” label released “Vision Towards Essence”, the 24th Muhal Richard Abrams album. It was recorded in September 1998, at the “Guelph Jazz Festival” in Guelph, Canada and was produced by Yulun Wang and Muhal Richard Abrams.
On July 10, 2007, “Arts & Crafts” label digitally released “In Our Bedroom After the War”, the fourth Stars studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Warehouse Studio” in Vancouver, Canada.
Personnel:
Amy Millan – lead and backing vocals, guitar
Chris Seligman – upright and grand piano, electric piano, synthesizer, French horn, string arrangements
On May 28, 2007, “Suretone” label released “Carry On”, the second Chris Cornell studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, and was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
On May 22, 2007, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Boxer”, the fourth National (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Tarquin Studios” in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was produced by Peter Katis, Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf and Bryan Devendorf.
On May 15, 2007, “Jerkin Crocus” label released “Shrunken Heads”, the eleventh Ian Hunter album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, and was produced by Andy York and Ian Hunter.
Personnel:
Ian Hunter – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica
Andy York – acoustic, electric and 12-string guitar, piano, banjo, ukulele, Wurlitzer, backing and gang vocals
James Mastro – slide, electric, solo, Barytone, buzzsaw guitar, e-bow
Jack Petruzzelli – mando, electric, Leslie, Phaser guitar, Omnichord, Wah-Wah
Mark Bosch – solo guitar
Andy Burton – keyboards, Wurlitzer, organ, accordion, piano
On May 14, 2007, “Warp” label released “Mirrored”, the debut Battles studio album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Machines with Magnets”, Pawtucket, RI, and was produced by Tyondai Braxton, Ian Williams, Dave Konopka and John Stanier.
Personnel:
Tyondai Braxton – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Ian Williams – guitar, keyboards
Dave Konopka – guitar, bass, effects
John Stanier – drums
Keith Souza – recording, mixing
Mike Viele – engineer assistant
Seth Manchester – engineer assistant
Jeff Lipton – mastering
Jessica Thompson – mastering
Dave Konopka – art direction, design
Timothy Saccenti – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Tyondai Braxton, Ian Williams, Dave Konopka and John Stanier.
On May 3, 2008, “Lithium Records” label released “I sega što?”, the third Superhiks album. It was recorded March – April 2007, at “Present Studio” in Zagreb, Croatia, and was produced by Denis Mujadzic – Denyken.
Personnel:
Petar Mladenovski – vocals, bass guitar, arrangements
Boris Minov – guitar, arrangements
Aleksandar Spasovski – trumpet, arrangements
Dimitar Todorovski – trumpet, arrangements
Branko Ilievski – trombone, arrangements
Darko Popov – drums, percussion, arrangements
Dani Dimitrovska – vocal
Mile Kekin – vocal
Panče Bujukliev – keyboards
Aguševi Orchestra – brass
Neletronic Guru (Nenad Nedelkov)
Funhouse
Brad Blackwood – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Petar Mladenovski, Boris Minov, Aleksandar Spasovski, Dimitar Todorovski, Branko Ilievski and Darko Popov, except where noted.
Rules
Toa ne sum jas
Horror
Za žal
Mislev deka znam
Graffiti Boy
Ace of Spades – Eddie Clarke, Lemmy (Ian Kilmister), Phil Taylor
On May 1, 2007, “Arts & Crafts” and “Cherrytree” labels released “The Reminder”, the third Feist studio album. It was recorded in March 2006, and was produced by Leslie Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Renaud Letang, Mocky and Ben Mink.
Personnel:
Leslie Feist – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, piano
On April 27, 2007, “RCA” label released “Baby 81”, the fourth Black Rebel Motorcycle Club studio album. It was recorded in 2007, and was produced by Peter Hayes, Robert Levon Been and Nick Jago.
Personnel:
Peter Hayes – vocals, guitar, harmonica, mixing
Robert Levon Been – vocals, bass, guitar, mixing
Nick Jago – drums, mixing
Rick Parker – engineer, mixing
Brian Gardner – mastering
Mike Prosenko – design
Tessa Angus – photography
Courtney Brooke – photography
Gene Anthony – photography
Michael Been – co-producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Hayes, Robert Levon Been and Nick Jago.
On April 8, 2008, “Rykodisc” label released “Boo!”, the fifth Was (Not Was) studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Henson Recording Studios”, “Cello Studios” and “Ocean Way Recording” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” and “Chomsky Ranch” in Los Angeles, “Karma Farm” in Manhattan Beach, California, and was produced by David Was and Don Was.
Personnel:
David Was – vocals, keyboards, flute, harmonica, illustration
Don Was – vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion, programming, engineer, mixing, graphic design
Sweet Pea Atkinson – lead vocals
Sir Harry Bowens – lead vocals
Donald Ray Mitchell – lead vocals
Kris Kristofferson – special guest vocals
Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
Luis Resto – keyboards
Booker T. Jones – Hammond B3 organ
Randy Jacobs – guitars
Wayne Kramer – guitars
Val McCallum – guitars
Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
Tim Drummond – bass
Marcus Miller – bass
Curt Bisquera – drums
James Gadson – drums
Lenny Castro – percussion
Stephen Kupka – baritone saxophone
Dave McMurray – saxophones, horn arrangements
Rayse Biggs – trumpet
Lee Thornton – trumpet
David Campbell – string arrangements
Sally Dworsky – backing vocals
Portia Griffin – backing vocals
Arnold McCuller – backing vocals
Myrna Smith – backing vocals
Rik Pekkonen – engineer, mixing
Krish Sharma – engineer, mixing
Dan Bosworth – engineer assistant
Kevin Mills – engineer assistant
Louie Teran – mastering
Jamie Hoyt-Vitale – package design
Ron Meckler – graphic design
Ellen Stone – band photography
Jamie Muhoberac – club photography
Ruby Marchand – A&R
Track listing:
All tracks by David Was and Don Was, except where noted.
Semi-Interesting Week
It’s a Miracle
Your Luck Won’t Last
From the Head to the Heart
Big Black Hole
Needletooth
Forget Everything
Crazy Water
Mr. Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore – Bob Dylan, David Was, Don Was