On August 18, 1998, “DIW” label released “Yod”, the tenth Masada album. It was recorded in September 1997, at “Avatar” in New York City, and was produced by John Zorn and Kazunori Sugiyama.
On August 18, 2008, “4AD” and “Duophonic” labels released “Chemical Chords”, the ninth Stereolab studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Instant Zero” in France, “Press Play” in London.
Personnel:
Lætitia Sadier – vocals, mixing
Tim Gane – guitar, bass, drums, mixing
Joe Watson – keyboards, vibraphone, electronics, drums, mixing
Simon Johns – bass, mixing
Andy Ramsay – drums, drum machine, electronics, mixing
Joe Walters – French horn, mixing
Steve Hamilton – brass
Dave Liddell – brass
Sally Herbert – strings
Marcus Holdaway – strings
Laura Melhuish – strings
Sean O’Hagan – string and brass arrangements
Brian Wright – strings
Joe Watson – mixing, recording
Bo Kondren – mastering
Hans Schaaf – mastering assistant
House – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Lætitia Sadier and Tim Gane, except where noted.
On August 18, 2023, “Deep Rush” label released “All My Love for You”, the 33rd Bobby Rush album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Bobby Rush. In 2023, “All My Love for You” won a “Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album”.
On August 18, 1981, “I.R.S.” label released “Dark Continent”, the debut Wall of Voodoo album. It was recorded in 1981, and was produced by Jim Hill, Paul McKenna, Stanard Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Bruce Moreland, Chas Gray and Joe Nanini.
Personnel:
Stanard Ridgway – vocals, keyboards, harmonica
Marc Moreland – guitar
Chas Gray – keyboards, synthesizers
Bruce Moreland – bass guitar, keyboards
Joe Nanini – drums, percussion
Jim Hill – co-engineer
Paul McKenna – co-engineer
Kirk Ferraioli – engineer assistant
Phillip Culp – art direction, design
Scott Lindgren – photography
Track listing:
All tracks written by Stanard Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Bruce Moreland, Chas Gray and Joe Nanini.
On August 18, 1980, “Polydor” label released “No More Dirty Deals”, the debut Johnny Van Zant album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Al Kooper.
Personnel:
Johnny Van Zant – vocals
Robbie Gay – lead guitar
Erik Lundgren – lead guitar
Al Kooper – keyboards
Danny Clausman – bass guitar
Robbie Morris – drums
Track listing:
No More Dirty Deals – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren, Donnie Van Zant
Coming Home – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
634-5789 – Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper
Put My Trust in You – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay, Robert Morris
Only the Strong Survive – Johnny Van Zant, Marvin Jarret, Robert Gay, Robert Morris
Hard Luck Story – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren
Stand Your Ground – Donnie Van Zant, Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
Never Too Late – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren
Keep On Rollin’ – Johnny Van Zant, Al Kooper, Danny Clausman, Robert Gay
Standing in the Darkness – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
On August 18, 2017, “RCA” label released “A Fever Dream”, the fourth Everything Everything studio album. It was recorded 2016 – 2017, and was produced by James Ford.
Personnel:
Jonathan Higgs – vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming, recording, additional engineering
On August 18, 2017, “Nuclear Blast” label released “Evocation II: Pantheon”, the seventh Eluveitie studio album. It was recorded March – April 2017, at “New Sound Studio” in Freinbach in Switzerland, “Republica Studios” in Lubrza, Poland, and was produced by Chrigel Glanzmann and Tommy Vetterli.
On August 18, 2009, “Mega Collider” label released “Ursa Major”, the fourth Third Eye Blind studio album. It was recorded 2005 – 2009, and was produced by Stephan Jenkins.
Personnel:
Stephan Jenkins – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, percussion, drums
Tony Fredianelli – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Brad Hargreaves – drums, percussion, piano
Herve Salters – keyboards
Ben Stokes – synthesizer, drum programming
Jon Evans – bass guitar
Arion Salazar – bass guitar
Robyn Croomer – backing vocals
Cynthia Taylor – backing vocals
Minna Choi – backing vocals
Sean Beresford – engineer
Tony Hoffer – engineer
Chris Lord-Alge – engineer
Vlado Meller – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Stephan Jenkins, except where noted.
Can You Take Me – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
Don’t Believe a Word – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Dredianelli
Bonfire – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
Sharp Knife – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
One in Ten
About to Break – Stephan Jenkins, Ari Ingber
Summer Town
Why Can’t You Be
Water Landing
Dao of St. Paul
Monotov’s Private Opera
Carnival Barker – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
On August 18, 2020, Jack Morris Sherman died aged 64. He was musician (guitar), recorded and performed with Bob Dylan, Feargal Sharkey, Peter Case, Bill Madden, Gerry Goffin, George Clinton, but was best known as member of Red Hot Chili Peppers.