On August 15, 2005, “Kaizerecords” label released “Maestro”, the third Kaizers Orchestra studio album. It was recorded February – March 2005, at “Duper Studio” in Bergen, Norway, and was produced by Jørgen Træen and Janove Ottesen.
On August 15, 2000, “Delmark” label released “Flamethrower”, the third Chicago Underground Trio studio album. It was recorded in March 2000, at “Riverside Studio” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Steve Krasinsky, Rob Mazurek, Chad Taylor, Noel Kupersmith and Bundy K. Brown.
Personnel:
Rob Mazurek – cornet, electronics
Noel Kupersmith – bass fiddle, electronics
Chad Taylor – percussion
Jeff Parker – guitar, electronics
Track listing:
All tracks by Rob Mazurek, Noel Kupersmith and Chad Taylor, except where noted.
On August 15, 2000, “Delmark” label released “Africa N’Da Blues”, the ninth Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio album. It was recorded in December 1999, at “Riverside Studio” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Robert G. Koester and Kahil El’Zabar.
On August 15, 1995, “Almo Sounds” label released the self-titled, debut Garbage studio album. It was recorded April 1994 – May 1995, at “Smart” in Madison, Wisconsin, and was produced by Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Butch Vig.
Personnel:
Shirley Manson – vocals, guitar, recording
Steve Marker – guitars, bass, samples, loops, recording
Duke Erikson – guitars, keyboards, six-string bass, fuzz bass, recording
Butch Vig – drums, loops, noise, EFX, recording
Mike Kashou – bass, fuzz bass
Clyde Stubblefield – additional drums
Pauli Ryan – percussion
Les Thimmig – clarinet
David Frangioni – additional loops
Rich Mendelson – additional loops
Scott Hull – editing, post-production
Mike Zirkel – second engineer
Howie Weinberg – mastering
Robin Sloane – creative direction
Janet Wolsborn – art direction
Garbage – art direction
Adrian Britteon – logo
Stéphane Sednaoui – photography
Clifford LeCuyer – additional photography
Photo 24 – additional photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson and Butch Vig, except where noted.
Supervixen
Queer
Only Happy When It Rains
As Heaven Is Wide
Not My Idea
A Stroke of Luck
Vow
Stupid Girl – Shirley Manson, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Butch Vig, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones
On August 15, 1995, “Capitol” label released “Soup”, the second Blind Melon studio album. It was recorded November 1994 – January 1995, at “Kingsway Studios” in “Ultrasonic Studios” in New Orleans, and was produced by Andy Wallace.
Personnel:
Shannon Hoon – vocals, guitar, harmonica, kazoo
Rogers Stevens – lead guitar, piano, Hammond organ
Christopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, mandolin, banjo
Brad Smith – bass guitar, double bass, flute
Glen Graham – drums, percussion
Miles Tackett – cello
Jena Kraus – backing vocals
Andy Wallace – engineer
Steve Sisco – mixing assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Shannon Hoon, Rogers Stevens, Christopher Thorn, Brad Smith and Glen Graham.
On August 15, 1995, “Everlasting Caroline” label released “Sister”, the debut Dover studio album. It was recorded July – August, 1995, at “Estudio La Nave” in Madrd, Spain, and was produced by Amparo Lianos.
Personnel:
Cristina Llanos – vocals, guitar
Amparo Llanos – guitar
Álvaro Gómez – bass
Jesús Antúnez – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Amparo Llanos and Cristina Llanos, except where noted.
Anacrusa
Stamber
El Perro Loco
Grey
Jane Below
In Hole
The Morning After
She Will
Her Bed Star – Amparo Lianos, Cristina Lianos, Alvaro Gómez
On August 15, 1989, “RCA” label released “Love Among the Cannibals”, the third Starship album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “ Studio 55” in Hollywood, “Record Plant Studios” and “Studio D” in Sausalito, “Different Fur” in San Francisco, “The Kiva” and “Soundcastle” in Los Angeles, “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, and “Maison Rouge” in London, and was produced by Mike Shipley, Larry Klein, Phil Galdston, Tom Lord-Alge, Mickey Thomas, Arne Frager, Craig Chaquico, Mark Morgan, Brett Bloomfield and Donny Baldwin.
Personnel:
Mickey Thomas – vocals
Craig Chaquico – guitars
Mark Morgan – keyboards
Brett Bloomfield – bass, backing vocals
Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Greg Shaw – electronics, trumpet
Pete Woodroffe – electronics
Sammy Merendino – electronics
Collyer Spreen – electronics
Michael Landau – additional rhythm guitar
Larry Klein – Fairlight programming
Robert John “Mutt” Lange – backing vocals
Tommy Funderburk – additional backing vocals
Chris Thompson – additional backing vocals
Jeff Pescetto – additional backing vocals
Tom Lord-Alge – additional backing vocals, engineer, mixing
Larry Klein – arrangements
Robert John “Mutt” Lange – arrangements
Mike Shipley – engineer, mixing
Arne Frager – engineer
Stephan Benben – engineer
Pete Woodroffe – additional engineering
Rob Beaton – additional engineering, assistant engineer
Tony Phillips – additional engineering
Mark Slagle – engineer assistant
Julie Last – engineer assistant
Randy Wine – engineer assistant
Greg Laney – engineer assistant
Tom Sadzeck – engineer assistant
Michael Semanick – engineer assistant
Greg Wilkinson – engineer assistant
Paula “Max” Garcia – engineer assistant
Jim “Watts” Vereecke – engineer assistant
Tom Size – engineer assistant
Michael Rosen – engineer assistant
Paul Lani – mixing
Joe Fiorello – mixing assistant
Ria Lewerke – creative director
Norman Moore – art direction, design
Taylor King – photography
Track listing:
The Burn – Martin Page, Bernie Taupin
It’s Not Enough – Martin Page, Tommy Funderburk
Trouble in Mind – Joel Feeny, Tim Thorney, Rachel Oldfield
I Didn’t Mean to Stay All Night – Robert John Lange
Send a Message – Mickey Thomas, Mark Morgan, Steve Diamond
Wild Again – John Bettis, Michael Clark
Love Among the Cannibals – Mickey Thomas, Mark Morgan
Dream Sequence / We Dream in Color – Mark Morgan, Mickey Thomas, Phil Galdston
Healing Waters – Martin Page
Blaze of Love – Chris Thompson, John Van Tongeren, Phil Galdston
I’ll Be There – Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, Steve Diamond
On August 15, 1989, “Music West” label released “No Blue Thing”, the fourth Ray Lynch studio album. It was recorded 1985 – 1989, at “Ray Lynch Production Studio” and “Different Fur” in San Francisco, and was produced by Ray Lynch.
Personnel:
Ray Lynch – keyboards, classical guitar, arrangements, mixing
On August 15, 2008, Gerald “Jerry” Wexler died aged 91. He was music journalist and producer, one of the main music industry personalities in the period from the 50s through the 80s. He played significant role in signing and producing many of most famous music acts of that period, including Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles, the Allman Brothers, Chris Connor, Wilson Pickett, Dire Straits and Dusty Springfield. Wexler coined the term “Rhythm and Blues” while writing for “Billboard” magazine in the late 1940s. In 1987, Wexler was inducted to the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, and in 2017 to the “National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame”.
On August 15, 1988, “Polydor” label released “The Eight Legged Groove Machine”, the debut Wonder Stuff (The) album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Pat Collier.
Personnel:
Miles Hunt – vocals, guitars
Malc Treece – vocals, guitars
Rob “The Bass Thing” Jones – bass
Martin Gilks – drums
Jessica Corcoran – engineer
Martyn Strickland – photography
Track listing:
All tracks composed by Miles Hunt, Malc Treece, Rob Jones and MartinGilks.