Tag Archives: 2015

Airbag: Disconnected

On June 10, 2016, “Karisma Records” label released “Disconnected”, the fourth Airbag album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Subsonic Society” in Oslo, “Airbag Studio” and was produced by Asle Tostrup and Bjørn Riis.

Personnel:

  • Asle Tostrup – lead vocals, guitar
  • Bjørn Riis – vocals, guitar
  • Henrik Bergan Fossum: – drums
  • Vegard Sleipnes – engineer
  • Chris Sansom – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Killer
  2. Broken
  3. Slave
  4. Sleepwalker
  5. Disconnected
  6. Return

Jaga Jazzist: Starfire

On June 1, 2015, “Ninja Tune” label released “Starfire”, the sixth Jaga Jazzist studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Pooka Studio”, “EngfeltForsgren Studio”, “Albatross Recorders”, “Wallpaper” in Oslo, and was produced by Lars Horntveth and Jørgen Træen.

Personnel:

  • Marcus Forsgren – vocals, electric guitar, synthesizer, programming, recording, co-producer
  • Lars Hornveth – vocals, piano, guitars, lap steel guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute, bass guitar, arrangements, recording
  • Øystein Moen – synthesizers, piano, Hammond Organ, programming
  • Andreas Mjos – guitar, vibraphone, synthesizers
  • Even Ormestad – bass guitar, bass synthesizer, recording
  • Martin Horntveth – drums, typatune, tubular bells, percussion, programming
  • Line Horntveth – vocals, tuba, flute, glockenspiel, euphonium
  • Erik Johannessen – vocals, trombone
  • Martin Horntveth – recording
  • Jørgen Træen – recording, mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Martin Kvamme – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Lars Hornveth.

  1. Starfire
  2. The City Music
  3. Shinkansen
  4. Oban
  5. Prungen

Kevin Morby: Singing Saw

On April 15, 2016, “Dead Oceans” label released “Singing Saw”, the third Kevin Morby studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Isokon Studios” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Sam Cohen.

Personnel:

  •  Kevin Morby – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Sam Cohen – guitar, bass, keyboards, drums
  • Marco Benevento – piano, keyboards 
  • Justin Sullivan – drums, percussion
  • Nick Kinsey – drums, percussion 
  • John Andrews – singing saw 
  • Alec Spiegelman – saxophone, flute
  • Cole Kamen-Green – trumpet 
  • Eliza Bagg – strings
  • Oliver Hill – strings
  • Alecia Chakour – backing vocals 
  • Hannah Cohen – backing vocals 
  • Lauren Balthrop – backing vocals
  • D. James Goodwin – engineer, mixing
  • John Thayer – engineer assistant
  • Sam Cohen – additional engineering
  • Jeff Lipton – mastering
  • Maria Rice – mastering assistant
  • Miles Johnson – design
  • Dusdin Condren – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kevin Morby.

  1. Cut Me Down
  2. I Have Been to the Mountain
  3. Singing Saw
  4. Drunk and on a Star
  5. Dorothy
  6. Ferris Wheel
  7. Destroyer
  8. Black Flowers
  9. Water

Steve Hackett: Wolflight

On March 30, 2015, “Inside Out Music” label released “Wolflight”, the 23rd Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2014, and was produced by Roger King and Steve Hackett.

Personnel:

  • Steve Hackett – lead, harmony and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, oud, tiple, harmonica, percussion
  • Roger King – keyboards, programming
  • Nick Beggs – bass, Chapman Stick
  • Chris Squire – bass
  • Gary O’Toole – drums
  • Hugo Degenhardt – drums
  • Rob Townsend – saxophone, duduk 
  • Christine Townsend – violin, viola
  • Amanda Lehmann – vocals
  • Jo Hackett – vocals
  • Malik Mansurov – tar
  • Sara Kovács – didgeridoo
  • Roger King – recording, mixing, mastering
  • Tamas Barabas – recording
  • Harry Pearce – design
  • Maurizio and Angéla Vicedomini – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Hackett, except where noted.

  1. Out of the Body
  2. Wolflight – Jo Hackett
  3. Love Song to a Vampire
  4. The Wheel’s Turning – Jo Hackett, Roger King
  5. Corycian Fire – Jo Hackett, Roger King
  6. Earthshine
  7. Loving Sea – Jo Hackett
  8. Black Thunder – Jo Hackett
  9. Dust and Dreams – Roger King
  10. Heart Song

Modest Mouse: Strangers To Ourselfs

On March 17, 2015, “Epic” label released “Strangers to Ourselves”, the sixth Modest Mouse studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Ice Cream Party” in Portland, Oregon, and was produced by Isaac Brock, Tucker Martine, Brian Deck, Andrew Weiss and Clay Jones.

Personnel:

  • Isaac Brock – vocals, guitar, twelve-string, piano, Rhodes, mellotron, bass, E Bow, baritone guitar, Korg MS-20
  • Lisa Molinaro – vocals, viola, cello, bass
  • Jim Fairchild – guitar, Rhodes, ukulele, backing vocals
  • Darrin Wiener – modular synthesizer, field recordings, machine sequencing
  • Russell Higbee – bass, Rhodes, upright bass, guitar, pump organ, vibes, electric piano, baritone guitar, euphonium, kalimba, cornet, organ, backing vocals
  • Tom Peloso – bass, synth, Rhodes, piano, upright piano, cornet, kalimba, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Jeremiah Green – drums, conga, sequencers, electronic drums, djembe, death whistle, vibes, Korg, kalimba, cigar box guitar, backing vocals
  • Ben Massarella – percussion
  • Davey Brozowski – percussion
  • Tucker Martine – percussion
  • James Mercer – vocals
  • Dann Gallucci – drum machine, guitar, acoustic guitar, sequencing, synthesizers
  • Jose Medeles – drums, percussion, vibes
  • William Slater – banjo, piano, Rhodes, modular synth, backing vocals
  • Maureen Pandos – upright bass
  • Tristan Forney – tuba
  • Corrina Repp – backing vocals
  • Jeremy Sherrer – timbales, MPC programming, backing vocals
  • Seth Lorinczi – bass
  • Ryan Baldoz – backwards bass

Track listing:

All lyrics by Isaac Brock, except where noted, all music by Isaac Brock, Lisa Molinaro, Jim Fairchild, Darrin Wiener, Russell Higbee, Tom Peloso, Jeremiah Green and Ben Massarella.

  1. Strangers to Ourselves
  2. Lampshades on Fire
  3. Shit Your Cut
  4. Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)
  5. Ansel
  6. The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box
  7. Coyotes
  8. Pups to Dust
  9. Sugar Boats
  10. Wicked Campaign
  11. Be Brave
  12. God Is an Indian and You’re an Asshole – lyrics by Jeremiah Green
  13. The Tortoise and the Tourist
  14. The Best Room
  15. Of Course We Know

Japandroids: Near to the Wild Heart of Life

On January 27, 2017, “ANTI-” label released “Near to the Wild Heart of Life”, the third Japandroids studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Rain City Recorders” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Jesse Gander, Damian Taylor, Brian King and David Prowse.

Personnel:

  • Brian King – lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • David Prowse – lead and backing vocals, drums
  • Louise Burns – backing vocals
  • Melissa Gregerson – backing vocals
  • Olga Straffon – backing vocals
  • Jesse Gander – engineer
  • Damian Taylor – engineer
  • Peter Katis – mixing, additional production
  • Greg Giorgio – mixing assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Near to the Wild Heart of Life
  2. North East South West
  3. True Love and a Free Life of Free Will
  4. I’m Sorry (For Not Finding You Sooner)
  5. Arc of Bar
  6. Midnight to Morning
  7. No Known Drink or Drug
  8. In a Body Like a Grave

Savages: Adore Life

On January 22, 2016, “Matador” label released “Adore Life”, the second Savages studio album. It was recorded in April 2015, at “RAK Studios” in London, and was produced by Johnny Hostile.

Personnel:

  • Jehnny Beth – vocals
  • Gemma Thompson – guitar
  • Ayse Hassan – bass guitar
  • Fay Milton – drums
  • Richard Woodcraft – engineer
  • Trentemøller – mixing
  • John Davis – mastering
  • Craig Ward – design, logo

Track listing:

All lyrics by Jehnny Beth, all music by Ayse Hassan, Fay Milton, Gemma Thompson, and Jehnny Beth.

  1. The Answer
  2. Evil
  3. Sad Person
  4. Adore
  5. Slowing Down the World
  6. I Need Something New
  7. When In Love
  8. Surrender
  9. T.I.W.Y.G.
  10. Mechanics

Beardfish: +4626 – Comfortzone

On January 12, 2015, “Inside Out Music” label released “+4626 – Comfortzone”, the eight Beardfish album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Rikard Sjöblom, David Zackrisson, Robert Hanse and Magnus Östgren.

Personnel:

  • Rikard Sjöblom – lead vocals, keyboards, arrangements
  • David Zackrisson – guitar, arrangements
  • Robert Hanse – bass, arrangements
  • Magnus Östgren – drums, arrangements
  • Jörg Peters – lacquer cut

Track listing:

All tracks by Rikard Sjoblom.

  1. The One Inside: Part 1 (Noise In The Background)
  2. Hold On
  3. Comfort Zone
  4. Can You See Me Now?
  5. King
  6. The One Inside: Part 2 (My Companion Through Life)
  7. Daughter / Whore
  8. If We Must Be Apart (A Love Story Continued)
  9. Ode To The Rock ‘N’ Roller
  10. The One Inside: Part 3 (Relief)
  11. The One Inside: Part 1 (Noise In The Background)
  12. Hold On
  13. Comfort Zone

Julien Baker: Sprained Ankle

On October 23, 2015, “Bandcamp” label released “Sprained Ankle”, the debut Julien Baker studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Spacecomb Studios” in Richmond, Virginia.

Personnel:

  • Julien Baker – vocals, guitar, keyboards, mandolin, bass, banjo, drums
  • Michael Hegner – recording
  • Cody Landers – recording
  • Josh Bonati – mastering
  • Jake Cunningham – artwork, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Julien Baker.

  1. Blacktop
  2. Sprained Ankle
  3. Brittle Boned
  4. Everybody Does
  5. Good News
  6. Something
  7. Rejoice
  8. Vessels
  9. Go Home

Beach House: Thank Your Lucky Star

On October 16, 2015, “Sub Pop” label released “Thank Your Lucky Stars”, the sixth Beach House studio album. It was recorded November 2014 – January 2015, at “Studio in the Country” in Bogalusa, Louisiana, and was produced by Chris Coady, Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.

Personnel:

  • Alex Scally – keyboards, guitar, bass, arrangements, mixing
  • Victoria Legrand – keyboards, bass guitar, guitar, arrangements, mixing, photography, lettering
  • Graham Hill – live drums, percussion
  • Chris Bear – percussion
  • David Tolomei – engineer
  • Manuel Calderon – engineer, mixing
  • Heba Kadry – mastering
  • Jay Wesley – engineer assistant
  • Post Typography – design
  • Alexandra B. McLean – cover photography
  • Shane Wesley – “all around dude”

Track listing:

All lyrics by Victoria Legrand, all music by Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.

  1. Majorette
  2. She’s So Lovely
  3. All Your Yeahs
  4. One thing
  5. Common Girls
  6. The Traveler
  7. Elegy to the Void
  8. Rough Song
  9. Somewhere Tonight