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Diana Krall: Wallflower

On February 3, 2015, “Verve” label released “Wallflower”, the twelfth Diana Krall album. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, at “Verve Studio” in Santa Monica, “Capitol Studios” and “The Village Studios” in Hollywood, “MSR Studios” in New York City, “Soundtrade Studios” in Sweden, “The Orange Lounge” in Toronto, “Creekside Studio” in Vancouver BC, “Studio Ferber” in Paris, “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by David Foster.

Personnel:

  • Diana Krall – vocals, piano
  • Michael Buble – vocals
  • Brian Adams – vocals
  • Ramon Stagnaro – acoustic guitar
  • Michael Thompson – acoustic guitar
  • David Foster – piano, keyboards, arranger
  • William Ross – arranger
  • Chris Walden – arranger
  • Vince Mendoza – arranger
  • Stephen Stills – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Graham Nash, Timothy B. Schmit – backing vocals
  • Nathan East – bass
  • Christian McBride, E-Bow – bass
  • Dennis Crouch – bass
  • Michael Thompson – electric guitar
  • Blake Mills – guitar
  • Dean Parks – guitar
  • Jim Keltner – drums
  • Karriem Riggins – drums
  • Karriem Riggins – drums
  • Jochem van der Saag – synth, programming, sound designer, mixing, co-producer
  • Gavin Greenaway – orchestra conductor
  • Everton Nelson – orchestra leader
  • Anders Pantzer, Roy Hendrickson, Spencer Sunshine – recording
  • Chris Potter, Guillaume Dujardin, Jochem van der Saag, Jorge Vivo – engineer
  • Paul Forgues, Daniel Fyfe, Chris Owens, Steve Genewick – engineer assistant
  • Jorge Vivo, Nuno Fernandes, Steve Price, Hank Linderman – recording
  • Paul Blakemore – mastering
  • Coco Shinomiya – design
  • Fotheringham – illustration
  • Andreas Carlsson – co-producer

Track listing:

  1. California Dreamin’ – John Philips, Michelle Philips
  2. Desperado – Don Henley, Glenn Frey
  3. Superstar – Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell
  4. Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O’Sullivan
  5. Wallflower – Bob Dylan
  6. If I Take You Home Tonight – Paul McCartney
  7. I Can’t Tell You Why – Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey
  8. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word – Elton John, Bernard Taupin
  9. Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) – Jim Croce
  10. I’m Not in Love – Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart
  11. Feels Like Home – Randy Newman
  12. Don’t Dream It’s Over – Neil Finn

Christopher Bell

On December 27, 1978, Christopher Branford Bell died aged 27. He was songwriter and musician (guitar, singer), best known as founding member, guitarist and singer of the band Big Star. His work has inspired, and his songs were covered by many musicians and bands including R.E.M., Wilco, Teenage Fanclub, Primal Scream, Afghan Whigs, Pete Yorn, Beck The Posies, and The Replacements. In 2013, “Magnolia Pictures” released documentary “Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me”, which documented his life and work. In 2018, the book “There Was a Light: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star”, was published, also dealing with his life and music. Bell’s album “I Am the Cosmos” was posthumously released in 1992.

David Richards

On December 20, 2013, David Richards died aged 57. He was musician (keyboards), engineer and record producer, who engineered and co-produced albums for many artists, including David Bowie, Queen, Roger Taylor, Chris Rea, Jimmy Nail, Feargal Sharkey, Iggy Pop, Magnum, Virginia Wolf, The Cross, Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballé, Yes, Brian May and Duran Duran.

Nels Cline and Julian Lage: Room

On November 25, 2014, “Mack Avenue” label released “Room”, album by Nels Cline and Julian Lage. It was recorded in December 2013, and was produced by Nels Cline and Julian Lage.

Personnel:

  • Nels Cline – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Julian Lage– acoustic and electric guitars

Track listing:

All tracks by Nels Cline except where noted.

  1. Abstract 12 – Julian Lage
  2. Racy
  3. The Scent of Light
  4. Whispers from Eve
  5. Blues, Too
  6. Odd End
  7. Amenette
  8. Freesia/The Bond
  9. Waxman – Nels Cline, Julian Lage
  10. Calder – Julian Lage

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: Who Built The Moon?

On November 24, 2017, “Sour Mash” label released “Who Built the Moon?”, the third Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds studio album. It was recorded October 2013 – June 2017, at “Drama Studios” in Belfast, “The Pool and Hoxa HQ” in London, and was produced by David Holmes.

Personnel:

  • Noel Gallagher– vocals, guitars
  • Johnny Marr– guitar, harmonica
  • Paul Weller– organ
  • Keefus Cianda – keyboards
  • Martin Slattery– piano, tin whistle
  • Kaidi Tathum – keyboards
  • David Holmes – keyboards, programming, tape loops
  • Samuel Dixon– bass guitar
  • Jason Falkner– bass guitar
  • Jeremy Stacey– drums
  • Emre Ramazanoglu – drums, programming
  • Pete Lockett– percussion
  • Mike Rowe – keyboards
  • Charlotte Courbe aka Le Volume Courbe– French spoken word
  • Jim Hunt – saxophone
  • James SK Wān – Rhodes
  • Dominic Glover – trumpet
  • Gabe Noel – cello
  • Rob Lewis – cello
  • Emma Smith and Vince Sipprell – strings
  • Adelaide McKenzie, Beverley Skeete, Sara-Jane Skeete, Mary Pearce, YSÉE aka Audrey Gbaguidi, Michelle John, Janet Ramus, Una McGeogh, Georgina McGeogh – backing vocals
  • Emre Ramazanoglu – mixing, engineer
  • Tristin Norwell– additional engineer
  • Paul “Strangeboy” Stacey – lead vocal recording
  • John Davis – mastering
  • Gareth Halliday – artwork
  • Sara Macdonald – artwork cover model
  • David Newton – cover model photography
  • Matthew Cooper – design
  • Lawrence Watson – booklet photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Noel Gallagher.

  1. Fort Knox
  2. Holy Mountain – contains elements from “Chewin’ Gum Kid” by Rodell
  3. Keep on Reaching
  4. It’s a Beautiful World
  5. She Taught Me How to Fly
  6. Be Careful What You Wish For
  7. Black & White Sunshine
  8. Interlude (Wednesday Part 1)
  9. If Love Is the Law
  10. The Man Who Built the Moon
  11. End Credits (Wednesday Part 2)

 

Jake Bugg: Shangri La

On November 18, 2013, “Mercury” label released “Shangri La”, the second Jake Bugg studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “Shangri-La” in Malibu, California, and was produced by Rick Rubin.

Personnel:

  • Jake Bugg– lead vocals, lead, acoustic and slide guitar, piano
  • Matt Sweeney– rhythm guitar
  • Jason Lader– bass guitar
  • Pete Thomas, Chad Smith- drums

Track listing:

All music by Jake Bugg.

  1. There’s a Beast and We All Feed It – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer
  2. Slumville Sunrise – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer
  3. What Doesn’t Kill You – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer
  4. Me and You – lyrics by Jake Bugg
  5. Messed Up Kids – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer, Brendan Benson
  6. A Song About Love – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer
  7. All Your reasons – lyrics by Jake Bugg
  8. Kingpin – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer, Brendan Benson
  9. Kitchen Table – Jake Bugg
  10. Pine Trees – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer
  11. Simple Pleasures – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Matt Sweeney
  12. Storm Passes Away – lyrics by Jake Bugg, Iain Archer, Brendan Benson

Aisles: 4:45 AM

On October 29, 2013, “Presagio Records” label released “4:45 AM”, the third Aisles studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Germán Vergara.

Personnel:

  • Sebastián Vergara – lead vocals
  • Germán Vergara – vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Rodrigo Sepúlveda – vocals, guitar
  • Alejandro Meléndez – keyboards
  • Daniel Baird-Kerr – bass
  • Nelson Arriagada – contrabass
  • Felipe Candia – drums, percussion
  • Constanza Maulén – vocals
  • David Núñez, Diana Brown – violin
  • Valentina Maza – viola, violin
  • Alejandro Barría – cello

Track listing:

All tracks by Sebastián Vergara, Germán Vergara, Felipe Candia, Rodrigo Sepúlveda, Alejandro Meléndez and Daniel Baird-Kerr.

  1. 4:45 AM
  2. Gallarda Yarura
  3. Shallow and Daft
  4. Back my Strength
  5. The Sacrifice
  6. The Ship
  7. Intermission
  8. Sorrow
  9. Hero
  10. Melancholia

AFI: Burials

On October 22, 2013, “Republic Records” label released “Burials”, the ninth AFI studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “East West Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Gil Norton.

Personnel:

  • Jade Puget– guitar, art direction, design
  • Davey Havok– lead vocals, art direction, design
  • Hunter Burgan– bass guitar, art direction, design
  • Adam Carson– drums, art direction, design
  • Dan Austin – engineer
  • Brendan Dekora – engineer assistant
  • Andrew Scheps – mixing
  • Justin Hergett – mixing assistant
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Morning Breath Inc. – art direction, design
  • Surround – images
  • Chris Anthony – band photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Davey Havok; all music by Jade Puget.

  1. The Sinking Night
  2. I Hope You Suffer
  3. A Deep Slow Panic
  4. No Resurrection
  5. 17 Crimes
  6. The Conductor
  7. Heart Stops
  8. Rewind
  9. The Embrace
  10. Wild
  11. Greater Than 84
  12. Anxious
  13. The Face Beneath the Waves

of Montreal: Lousy with Sylvianbriar

On October 8, 2013, “Polyvinyl” label released “Lousy with Sylvianbriar”, the twelfth of Montreal studio album. It was recorded in 2913, and was produced by Kevin Barnes.

Personnel:

  • Kevin Barnes– vocals, guitar, bass guitar
  • Rebecca Cash – vocals
  • Clayton Rychlik – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Jojo Glidewell – piano, keys
  • Bennett Lewis – vocals, guitars, mandolin
  • Bob Parins – bass guitar, pedal steel, upright bass
  • Kishi Bashi, Laura Lutzke, Marie Davon – strings

Track listing:

All tracks by Kevin Barnes.

  1. Fugitive Air
  2. Obsidian Currents
  3. Belle Glade Missionaries
  4. Sirens of Your Toxic Spirit
  5. Colossus
  6. Triumph of Disintegration
  7. Amphibian Days
  8. Hegira Émigré
  9. Raindrop in My Skull
  10. Imbecile Rages

Cage The Elephant: Melophobia

On October 8, 2013, “RCA” label released “Melophobia”, the third Cage the Elephant studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2013 at St. Charles in  Nashville,  Tennessee  and was produced by Jay Joyce.

Personnel:

  • Matthew Shultz– lead vocals
  • Lincoln Parish – lead guitar, keyboards
  • Brad Shultz – rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Daniel Tichenor – bass, backing vocals
  • Jared Champion– drums
  • Jeff Coffin– saxophone
  • Roy Agee – trombone
  • Mike Haynes – trumpet
  • Alison Mosshart– vocals
  • Jason Hall – engineer
  • Matt Wheeler – engineer assistant
  • Tom Elmhirst – mixing
  • Ben Baptie – mixing assistant
  • Tom Coyne – mastering
  • Clint Colburn – cover art

Track listing:

  1. Spiderhead
  2. Come a Little Close
  3. Telescope
  4. It’s Just Forever
  5. Take It or Leave It
  6. Halo
  7. Black Widow
  8. Hypocrite
  9. Teeth
  10. Cigarette Daydreams