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The Horrors: Luminous

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On May 5, 2014, “XL” label released “Luminous”, the fourth Horrors (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Craig Silvey, Faris Badwan, Joshua Hayward, Tom Furse, Rhys Webb and Joe Spurgeon.  

Personnel:

  • Faris Badwan – lead vocal, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Joshua Hayward – guitar, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Tom Furse – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Rhys Webb – bass, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Joe Spurgeon – drums, percussion, arrangements, art direction, design
  • Cathy Lucas – violin 
  • Frank Ricotti – marimba, vibraphone 
  • Craig Silvey – recording, mixing
  • Eduardo de la Paz Canal – recording
  • Greg Calbi, Ryan Smith – mastering
  • Marc Donaldson – art direction, design
  • Nic Shonfeld – art direction, design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Faris Badwan, Joshua Hayward, Tom Furse, Rhys Webb and Joe Spurgeon, except where noted.

  1. Chasing Shadows
  2. First Day of Spring
  3. So Now You Know
  4. In and Out of Sight
  5. Jealous Sun
  6. Falling Star – Joshua Hayward, Tom Furse, Rgys Webb, Joe Spurgeon, Paul Epworth  
  7. I See You
  8. Change Your Mind
  9. Mine and Yours
  10. Sleepwalk
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Metronomy: Love Letters

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On March 10, 2014, “Because Music” label released “Love Letters”, the fourth Metronomy studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “Toe Rag” in London, and was produced by Joseph Mount.

Personnel:

  • Joseph Mount – vocals, guitar, drums, bass
  • Michael Lovett – keyboards
  • Oscar Cash – piano, keyboards
  • Olugbenga Adelekan – bass
  • Anna Prior – drums
  • Gabriel Stebbing – acoustic guitar
  • Luke Oldfield – electric guitar
  • The Proper Ornaments – guitar
  • Airelle Besson – horns, horns arrangements
  • Daniel Zimmermann, Thomas Depourquery – horns
  • HowAboutBeth, Jaelee Small, Kenzie May Bryant – backing vocals
  • Ash Workman – co-production, engineer, mixing
  • Luke Oldfield – engineer, tape operation
  • Leslie David – artwork, art direction

Track listing:

All tracks by Joseph Mount, except where noted.

  1. The Upsetter
  2. The Aquarius
  3. Monstrous
  4. Love Letters – Joseph Mount, Airelle Besson
  5. Month Sunday – Joseph Mount, James Hoare
  6. Boy Racers
  7. Call Me
  8. The Most Immaculate Haircut
  9. Reservoir
  10. Never Wanted

Muhamed Ibrahimi: Fly

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On January 27, 2014, “PMG Recordings” label released “Fly”, the debut Muhamed Ibrahimi studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “13/13”, “Blla Blla Blla” and “Tra la la” in Skopje, Macedonia, and was produced by Sead Hadjic Secko.

Personnel:

  • Muhamed Ibrahimi – vocals, acoustic, classical and electric guitar, mandolin, mandola, sharkij
  • Sead Hadjic-Secko – classical and electric guitar, mandolin, sharkij, synth, rhythm machine, Dynacord ADD-one, recording
  • Djole Maksimovski – bass
  • Mite Dimovski – drums, percussion, recording
  • Andrej Anastasov Daskalovski – drums
  • Sashko Kostov – voice, percussion
  • Ratko Dautovski – percussion
  • Evgenij Karevski – mastering
  • Violeta Kachakova – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Muhamed Ibrahimi.

  1. Elena
  2. Fly
  3. Kur Pranvera Vohonet
  4. Callgi
  5. Makedonska devojka
  6. Invazioni Turk
  7. Bumblebee Rock ‘n’ Roll
  8. Black Finger

Letecki Pekinezeri: Dog Show

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On November 26, 2014, “SJF Records” label released “Dog Show”, the debut Letecki Pekinezeri album. It was recorded in October, 2013, at “Imperial Hall, MOB” in Skopje, Macedonia, and was produced by Alen Hadži Stefanov, Bojan Petkov, Ivo Spldatovic, Petar Hristov, Kiril Tufekcievski and Slavco Kocev.

Personnel:

  • Bojan Petkov – guitar
  • Ivo Soldatovic – clarinet
  • Petar Hristov – tenor saxophone
  • Kiril Tufekcievski – double bass
  • Slavco Kocev – drums
  • Alen Hadži Stefanov – recording, mixing, mastering
  • Ruki – design
  • Oliver Belopeta – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Bojan Petkov, except where noted.

  1. Shamba Samba
  2. Rhythm Schulung
  3. Coda Humoresque
  4. Essen
  5. Lady Dracula
  6. Walzer Walzer Walzer
  7. Jazz 2012
  8. Look at Me
  9. Pembe Pembe – traditional, arranged by Bojan Petkov, Ivo Spldatovic, Petar Hristov, Kiril Tufecievski and Slavco Kocev
  10. Nah Selo – Ivo Soldatovic
  11. Snail

Nickelback: No Fixed Address

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On November 14, 2014, “Republic” label released “No Fixed Address”, the eighth Nickelback studio album. It was recorded May 2013 – July 2014, and was produced by Chris Baseford, Brian Howes, Jason “JVP” van Poederooyen, Gordon “Gordini” Sran, Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair.

 Personnel:

  • Chad Kroeger – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar
  • Ryan Peake – rhythm and occasional lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Mike Kroeger – bass
  • Daniel Adair – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Sanders – guitar
  • Dan Higgins – saxophone
  • Natalie Cassidy – trumpet, waffle
  • Steve Holtman – trombone
  • Flo Rida – vocals
  • Ali Tamposi – backing vocals
  • Dave Martone – backing vocals
  • Melanie Taylor, Kenna Ramsay – backing vocals
  • Jerry Hey – horn arrangement
  • Chris Lord-Alge, Randy Staub – mixing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Million Miles an Hour – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake
  2. Edge of a Revolution – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger
  3. What Are You Waiting For – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Oeake, Jacob Kasher, Gordon “Gordini” Sran
  4. She Keeps Me Up – Chad Kroeger, Jacob Kasher, Josh Ramsay
  5. Make Me Believe Again – Chad Kroeger, David Hodges
  6. Satellite – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Josh Ramsey, David Hodges
  7. Get ‘Em Up – Chad Kroeger
  8. The Hammer’s Coming Down – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger
  9. Miss You – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger
  10. Got Me Runnin’ Round – Chad Kroeger, Jacob Kasher
  11. Sister Sin – Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake

Gemma Hayes: Bones + Longing

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On November 14, 2014, “Chasing Dragons” label released “Bones + Longing”, the fifth Gemma Hayes studio album. It was recorded April 2013 – June 2014, in Dublin, Noyant-la-Gravoyère and London, and was produced by David Odlum and Gemma Hayes.

Personnel:

  • Gemma Hayes – vocals, guitar, piano, arrangement, programming, bassline programming, vocal and voice arrangements
  • David Odlum – vocals, engineer, guitar, synth, beats, bass
  • Romy – vocals, keys, synths
  • Mark Stanley – drums
  • Humphrey Bangham – artwork
  • Jayne Gould – design
  • Simon Long – photography
  • Pip – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Gemma Hayes.

  1. Laughter
  2. Dreamt You Were Fine
  3. Iona
  4. Joy
  5. Dark Moon
  6. Palomino
  7. To Be Your Honey
  8. Chasing
  9. Making My Way
  10. Caught
  11. Bones and Longing

The Flower Kings: Desolation Rose

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On October 28, 2013, “Inside Out Music” label released “Desolation Rose”, the twelfth Flower Kings (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “Fenix Recording Studios” in Varnhem, Sweden, and was produced by Roine Stolt.

Personnel:

  • Roine Stolt – vocals, guitars
  • Hasse Fröberg – vocals, guitars
  • Tomas Bodin – keyboards
  • Jonas Reingold – bass guitar
  • Felix Lehrmann – drums
  • Michael Stolt – chorus vocals
  • Declan Burke – chorus vocals
  • Nad Sylvan – chorus vocals
  • Andy Tillison – chorus vocals
  • Edgel Groves, Sr. – chorus vocals
  • Edgel Groves, Jr. – chorus vocals
  • Daniel Gordon – chorus vocals
  • Lars Hallback – engineer
  • Silas Toball – cover art, design

All tracks by Roine Stolt, except where noted.

  1. Tower One
  2. Sleeping Bones – Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, Tomas Bodin, Jonas Reingold, Felix Lehrmann
  3. Desolation Road
  4. White Tuxedos – Roine Stolt, Jonas Reingold
  5. The Resurrected Judas – Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, Tomas Bodin, Jonas Reingold, Felix Lehrmann
  6. Silent Masses
  7. Last Carnivore
  8. Dark Fascist Skies – Roine Stolt, Hasse Fröberg, Tomas Bodin, Jonas Reingold, Felix Lehrmann
  9. Blood of Eden
  10. Silent Graveyards

The Babyshambles: Sequel to Prequel

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On September 3, 2013, “EMI” label released “Sequel to the Prequel”, the third Babyshambles (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Stephen Street.

Personnel:

  • Peter Doherty – lead vocal, electric guitar, percussion
  • Mick Whitnall – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Stephen Street – electric guitar, tambourine, percussion, mixing
  • Stephen Large – piano, organ, melodica, recording
  • Drew McConnell – bass, double bass, acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Adam Falkner – drums, percussion
  • Miki Beavis – violin
  • David Lasserson – viola
  • Justin Hayward Young – backing vocals
  • Frederic Vectol – engineer
  • Mike Crossey – mixing
  • Jonathan Gilmore – mixing assistant
  • John Davis – mastering
  • Damien Hirst – artwork
  • Paul Kennedy – design
  • Eva Davier – photography
  • Pennie Smith – photography

Track listing:

  1. Fireman – Mick Whitnall, Peter Doherty, Drew McConnell
  2. Nothing Comes to Nothing – Mick Whitnall, Peter Doherty, Stephen Street
  3. New Pair – Drew McConnell, Peter Doherty
  4. Farmer’s Daughter – Peter Doherty, Mick Whitnall
  5. Fall from Grace – Drew McConnell, Robinson, Peter Doherty
  6. Maybelline – Mick Whitnall, Peter Doherty
  7. Sequel to the Prequel – Peter Doherty, Mick Whitnall, Drew McConnell
  8. Dr. No – Mick Whitnall, Peter Doherty, Drew McConnell
  9. Penguins – Drew McConnell, Peter Doherty
  10. Picture Me in a Hospital – Peter Doherty, Drew McConnell
  11. Seven Shades – Drew McConnell, Peter Doherty
  12. Minefield – Peter Doherty, Drew McConnell, Mick Whitnall, Robinson

Pond: Hobo Rocket

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On August 6, 2013, “Modular Recordings” label released “Hobo Rocket”, the fifth Pond studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Kevin Parker.

Personnel:

  • Nicholas Allbrook – vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer
  • Jay Watson – vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, zither
  • Joe Ryan – acoustic and electric guitar, rhythm guitar, sitar, tambourine, bass, synthesizer, drums
  • Jamie Terry – acoustic and electric guitar, bass
  • Cam Avery – slide guitar, drums
  • Dave Parkin – saxophone
  • Cowboy John – vocals

Track listing:

  1. Whatever Happened to the Million Head Collide
  2. Xanman
  3. O Dharma
  4. Aloneaflameaflower
  5. Giant Tortoise
  6. Hobo Rocket
  7. Midnight Mass (At the Market St. Payphone)

Arkells: High Noon

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On August 5, 2014, “Dine Alone Records” and “Universal Music Canada” labels released “High Noon”, the third Arkells studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “The Hobby Shop” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tony Hoffer.

Personnel:

  • Max Kerman – lead vocals, guitar
  • Micheal DeAngelis – vocals, guitar
  • Anthony Carone – vocals, keyboards, strings, arranger
  • Nick Dika – bass guitar
  • Tim Oxford – drums, percussion
  • Leland Whitty – tenor saxophone
  • Dana Grey – baritone saxophone
  • Ernesto Barahona – trombone
  • Christine Chesebrough – violin
  • Kelly Lefaive – violin
  • Emma Vachon-Tweeny – viola
  • Igor Saika-Voivod – cello, score, conductor
  • Cameron Lister – recording
  • Tony Hoffer – mixing
  • Eric Ratz – engineer, mixing
  • Harry Hess – mastering
  • Micheal DeAngelis – design
  • Brooks Reynolds – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Max Kerman, Micheal DeAngelis, Anthony Carone, Nick Dika and Tim Oxford.

  1. Fake Money
  2. Come to Light
  3. Cynical Bastards
  4. 11:11
  5. Never Thought That This Would Happen
  6. Dirty Blonde
  7. What Are You Holding on To?
  8. Hey Kids!
  9. Leather Jacket
  10. Crawling Through the Window
  11. Systematic