Tag Archives: 2009

Mitch Mitchell

On November 12, 2008, John Graham “Mitch” Mitchell died 62. He was musician (drums) and child actor, member of band Soul Messengers, has performed and recorded with Pete Nelson and the Travelers, Frankie Reid and the Casuals, Johnny Harris and the Shades, the Pretty Things, Bill Knight & the Sceptres, the Riot Squad, the Who, Georgie Fame, Roger Chapman, Junior Brown, Jack Bruce, David Torn, Larry Coryell, Ramatam, Greg Parker, Terry Reid, Martha Velez, Jeff Beck, Noel Redding, but was best known as member of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In 2009, he was inducted into the “Modern Drummer Hall of Fame”.

Glass Hammer: Three Cheers for the Broken Hearted

On November 3, 2009, “Arion Records/Sound Resources” label released “Three Cheers for the Broken Hearted”, the tenth Glass Hammer studio album. It was recorded in 2009, at “Sound Resources” in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was produced by Fred Schendel, and Steve Babb.

Personnel:

  • Susie Bogdanowicz – lead and backing vocals
  • Fred Schendel – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, Mellotron, guitars, drums, cello, horns
  • Steve Babb – lead and backing vocals, bass, keyboards, guitars
  • Josh Bates – guitar
  • David Wallimann – guitar 

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel, except where noted.

  1. Come On, Come On
  2. The Lure of Dreams
  3. A Rose for Emily – Rod Argent
  4. Sleep On
  5. The Mid-Life Weird
  6. A Bitter Wind
  7. The Curse They Weave
  8. Sundown Shores
  9. Schrodinger’s Lament
  10. Hyperbole
  11. Falling

Bobby Previte: Pan Atlantic

On November 1, 2009, “Palmetto” label released “Pan Atlantic”, the 31st Bobby Previte album. It was recorded in 2009, and was produced by Bobby Previte.

Personnel:

  • Bobby Previte – drums, Fender Rhodes
  • Gianluca Petrella – trombone
  • Wolfgang Puschnig – alto sax, baritone sax
  • Benoît Delbecq – Fender Rhodes
  • Nils Davidsen – bass

Track listing:

All tracks by Bobby Previte.

  1. Deep Lake
  2. Stay on Path
  3. The Eternity Clause
  4. Destruction Layer
  5. Pan Atlantic
  6. Question Mark
  7. Veltin

Juana Molina: Wed 21

On October 28, 2013, “Crammed Disc” label released “Wed 21”, the sixth Juana Molina studio album. It was recorded 2009 – 2012, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was produced by Juana Molina.

Personnel:

  • Juana Molina – vocals, mixing
  • Eduardo Bergallo – mixing
  • Sr. Warrior – mastering
  • Alejandro Ros – artwork
  • Marcelo Seton – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Juana Mulina.

  1. Eras
  2. Wed 21
  3. Ferocísimo
  4. Lo Decidí Yo
  5. Sin Guía, No
  6. Ay, No Se Ofendan
  7. Bicho Auto
  8. El Oso de la Guarda
  9. Las Edades
  10. La Rata
  11. Final Feliz
  12. De Algún Instinto Animal

Gov’t Mule: By a Thread

On October 27, 2009, “Evil Teen Records” label released “By a Thread”, the ninth Gov’t Mule studio album. It was recorded in January 2009, at “Pedernales Studio” in Spicewood, TX, and was produced by Gordie Johnson and Warren Haynes.

Personnel:

  • Warren Haynes – vocals, guitar
  • Danny Louis – keyboards, rhythm guitar
  • Jorgen Carlsson – bass
  • Matt Abts – drums, percussion
  • Billy Gibbons – guitar
  • Andy Hess – bass guitar
  • Gordie Johnson – backing vocals 

Track listing:

All tracks Warren Haynes, except where noted.

  1. Broke Down On the Brazos – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
  2. Steppin’ Lightly – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
  3. Railroad Boy – traditional, arranged by Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
  4. Monday Morning Meltdown
  5. Gordon James
  6. Any Open Window – Matt Abts, Jorgen Carlsson, Warren Haynes, Danny Louis
  7. Frozen Fear
  8. Forevermore
  9. Inside Outside Woman Blues #3
  10. Scenes From a Troubled Mind
  11. World Wake Up – Warren Haynes, Danny Louis

Djam Karet: The Heavy Soul Sessions

On October 17, 2010, “HC Productions” label released “The Heavy Soul Sessions”, the thirteenth Djam Karet studio album. It was recorded in 2009, at “White Arrow Studios” in California, and was produced by Gayle Ellett, Mike Henderson, Aaron Kenyon, Mike Murray and Chuck Oken Jr.

Personnel:

  • Gayle Ellett – organ, synthesizer, mellotron, mixing, mastering
  • Mike Henderson – electric guitar, electronics, engineer
  • Aaron Kenyon – 5-string bass guitar, electronics
  • Mike Murray – electric guitar, electronics
  • Chuck Oken, Jr. – drums, engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Gayle Ellett, Mike Henderson, Aaron Kenyon, Mike Murray and Chuck Oken Jr., except where noted.

  1. Hungry Ghost
  2. The Red Threated Sexy Beast
  3. Consider Figure Three
  4. The packaging House
  5. Dedicated to K. C. – Richard Pinhas
  6. The Gypsy and the Hegemon

Tomasz Stanko Quartet: Dark Eyes

On October 9, 2009, “ECM” label released “Dark Eyes”, the fourth Tomasz Stanko Quintet studio album. It was recorded in April 2009, at “Studios La Buissonne” in Pernes-les-Fontaines, France, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

  • Tomasz Stańko – trumpet
  • Jakob Bro – guitar
  • Alexi Tuomarila – piano
  • Anders Christensen – bass guitar
  • Olavi Louhivuori – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Tomasz Stańko except where noted.

  1. So Nice
  2. Terminal 7
  3. The Dark Eyes of Martha Hirsch
  4. Grand Central
  5. Amsterdam Avenue
  6. Samba Nova
  7. Dirge for Europe – Krzysztof Komeda
  8. May Sun
  9. Last Song
  10. Etiuda Baletowa No.3 – Krzystof Komeda

Alice In Chains: Black Gives Way to Blue

On September 29, 2009, “Virgin / EMI” label released “Black Gives Way to Blue”, the fourth Alice in Chains studio album. It was recorded October 2008 – March 2009, at “Studio 666” in Northridge, California, “Henson Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney.

Personnel:

  • Jerry Cantrell– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • William DuVall– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, art direction
  • Mike Inez– bass, backing vocals, art direction
  • Sean Kinney– drums, percussion, art direction
  • Elton John– piano
  • Lisa Coleman– vibraphone
  • Chris Armstrong – tabla
  • Stevie Black – string arrangements, engineer
  • Paul Figueroa – recording
  • Nick Raskulinecz – recording
  • John Lousteau, Martin Cooke, Kevin Mills – engineer assistant
  • Randy Staub – mixing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Matt Taylor – art direction, design
  • James Minchin III – band photography
  • Rocky Schenck – package interior photography
  • Emmanuel Polanco – illustrations

Track listing:

All tracks by Jerry Cantrell, except where noted.

  1. All Secrets Known
  2. Check My Brain
  3. Last of My Kind – Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall
  4. Your Decision
  5. A Looking in View – Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez
  6. When the Sun Rose Again
  7. Acid Bubble
  8. Lesson Learned
  9. Take Her Out
  10. Private Hell
  11. Black Gives Way to Blue

Ryichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano

On September 23, 2009, “KAB America Inc” label released “Playing the Piano”, the 19th Ryuichi Sakamoto album. It was recorded in 2009 and was produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Personnel:

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto – piano

Track listing:

All tracks by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

  1. Amore
  2. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
  3. A Flower Is Not A Flower
  4. The Sheltering Sky
  5. Tamago 2004
  6. The Last Emperor
  7. Tibetan Dance
  8. Thousand Knives
  9. Riot in Lagos
  10. Reversing
  11. Mizu no Naka no Bagatelle
  12. Bolerish

Jackson Browne: Time the Conqueror

On September 23, 2008, “Inside” label released “Time the Conqueror”, the 13th Jackson Browne studio album. It was recorded in 2009 and was produced by Jackson Browne and Paul Dieter.

Personnel:

  • Jackson Browne– vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, additional drums
  • Mark Goldenberg– electric guitar
  • Jeff Young – piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, harmony vocals
  • Kevin McCormick – bass guitar
  • Mauricio Lewak – drums
  • Chavonne Morris – backing vocals
  • Alethea Mills – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Jackson Browne except where noted:

  1. Time the Conqueror
  2. Off of Wonderland
  3. The Drums of War – Jackson Browne, Mark Goldenberg, Mauricio Lewak, Kevin McCormick, Jeff Young
  4. The Arms of Night – Jackson Browne, Danny Kortchmar
  5. Where Were You – Jackson Browne, Mark Goldenberg, Mauricio Lewak, Kevin McCormick, Jeff Young
  6. Going Down To Cuba
  7. Giving That Heaven Away
  8. Live Nude Cabaret
  9. Just Say Yeah
  10. Far from the Arms of Hunger