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Rammstein: Sehnsucht

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Sehnsucht

On August 25, 1997,”Motor Music” label released “Sehnsucht”  the second Rammstein studio album. It was recorded November 1996 – July 1997, at “Temple Studios” in Malta, and was produced by Jacob Hellner, Till Lindermann, Richard Z. Kruspe, Paul Landers, Oliver Riedel and Christoph Schneider . “Sehnsucht” was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”, becoming the only album entirely in German to be certified Platinum in the US.

Personnel:

  • Till Lindemann– vocals
  • Richard Z. Kruspe – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Landers – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Oliver Riedel – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Christoph Schneider– drums
  • Christian “Flake” Lorenz– keyboards
  • Bobo– vocals
  • Mark Stagg – programming
  • Ronald Prent – mixing
  • Björn Engelmann – mastering
  • Gottfried Helnwein – cover art
  • Büro Dirk Rudolph – design
  • Gottfried Helnwein– photography, portrait photography

Track listing:

All tracks by , Till Lindermann, Richard Z. Kruspe, Paul Landers, Oliver Riedel and Christoph Schneider, except where noted.

  1. Sehnsucht – Till Lindermann, Richard Z. Kruspe, Paul Landers, Oliver Riedel, Christoph Schneider, Orgasm
  2. Engel
  3. Tier – Till Lindermann, Richard Z. Kruspe, Paul Landers, Oliver Riedel Christoph Schneider, Jürgen Engler
  4. Bestrafe mich
  5. Du hast
  6. Bück dich
  7. Spiel mit mir
  8. Klavier
  9. Alter Mann
  10. Eifersucht
  11. Küss mich (Fellfrosch)

 

 

Metallica: …And Justice For All

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On August 25, 1988, “Elektra” label released “…And Justice for All”, the fourth  Metallica studio album. It was recorded January – May 1988, at “One on One Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by James Hetfield,  Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted, Lars Ulrich and Flemming Rasmussen. “Kerrang!” magazine listed the album at number 42 on its list of the “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time” In 1990, the album single “One” won Metallica its first “Grammy Award” for “Best Metal Performance”.“…And Justice for All” became band’s best-selling album of the time; it was certified 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in Finland by “IFPI”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”, and 8 x platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • James Hetfield– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kirk Hammett– lead guitar
  • Jason Newsted– bass guitar
  • Lars Ulrich– drums
  • Flemming Rasmussen– engineer
  • Mike Clink– drums engineering
  • George Cowan – engineer assistant
  • Toby Wright– additional engineering
  • Michael Barbiero– mixing
  • Steve Thompson– mixing
  • Bob Ludwig– mastering
  • Stephen Gorman –cover art
  • Pushead– illustrations
  • Reiner Design Consultants, Inc. – design, layout
  • Ross Halfin – photography

Track listing:

  1. Blackened – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Jason Newsted
  2. …And Justice for All – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett
  3. Eye of the Beholder – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett
  4. One – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
  5. The Shortest Straw – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
  6. Harvester of Sorrow – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
  7. The Frayed Ends of Sanity – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett
  8. To Live Is to Die – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Cliff Burton
  9. Dyers Eve – – James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett

Klaxons: Surfing The Void

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Klaxons - Surfing-the-Void

On August 23, 2010, “Polydor” label released “Surfing the Void”, the second Klaxons studio album. It was recorded November 2009 – February 2010, at “Ross House” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ross Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Simon Taylor-Davies – vocals, guitar
  • James Righton – vocals, keyboards
  • Jamie Reynolds – vocals, bass
  • Steffan Halperin – vocals, drums
  • Ryan Bosech – engineer
  • Jack Josepg Puig – mixing
  • Chris Gethringer – mastering
  • Richard Robinso – design
  • Mads Perch – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Simon Taylor-Davies, James Righton and Jamie Reynolds, except where noted.

  1. Echoes
  2. The Same Space
  3. Surfing the Void
  4. Valley of the Calm Trees – Simon Taylor-Davies, James Righton, Jamie Reynolds, Steffan Halperin
  5. Venusia
  6. Extra Astronomical
  7. Twin Flames
  8. Flashover – Simon Taylor-Davies, James Righton, Jamie Reynolds, Steffan Halperin
  9. Future Memories
  10. Cypherspeed

Dinosaur Jr. : Without A Sound

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Dinosaur Jr - Without A Sound

On August 23, 1994, “Blanco y Negro” label released “Without a Sound”, the sixth Dinosaur Jr. studio album. It was recorded in 1994, and was produced by J Mascis.

Personnel:

  • J Mascis- vocals, drums, guitar, keyboards
  • Thalia Zedek- vocals
  • Mike Johnson- vocals, bass
  • Roger Mayer – sound effects
  • John Agnello – engineer, mixing
  • Danny Kadar- engineer assisatantassistant
  • Mark Miller – engineer assistant
  • Brian Sperber – engineer assistant
  • John McLaughlin – engineer assistant
  • Bryce Goggin – engineer assistant
  • Bill Emmons – engineer assistant
  • Joe Pirrera – engineer assistant
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Woody Jackson – paintings

Track listing:

All tracks by J Mascis

  1. Feel the Pain
  2. I Don’t Think So
  3. Yeah Right
  4. Outta Hand
  5. Grab It
  6. Even You
  7. Mind Glow
  8. Get Out of This
  9. On the Brink
  10. Seemed Like the Thing to Do
  11. Over Your Shoulder

Portishead: Dummy

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Portishead - Dummy

On August 22, 1993, “Go! Beat” label released “Dummy” the debut Portishead album. It was recorded 1992–1993, at “State of Art” and “Coach House Studios” in Bristol, and was produced by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley, It was certified 2 x Platinum in the UK by the “BPI”.

Personnel:

  • Beth Gibbons- vocals
  • Adrian Utley- guitar, bass guitar, Theremin, Hammond organ, string arrangements
  • Geoff Barrow- drums, Rhodes piano, string arrangements, programming
  • Clive Deamer– drums
  • Richard Newell – drum programming
  • Gary Baldwin – Hammond organ
  • Neil Solman – Rhodes piano, Hammond organ
  • Andy Hague – trumpet
  • Strings Unlimited – strings
  • Dave McDonald — nose flute, engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Beth Gibbons, Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley.

  1. Mysterons
  2. Sour Times
  3. Strangers
  4. It Could Be Sweet
  5. Wandering Star
  6. Numb
  7. Roads
  8. Pedestial
  9. Biscuit
  10. Glory Box

Oasis: Be Here Now

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Be Here Now

On August 21, 1997, “Creation Records” label released “Be Here Now”, the third Oasis studio album. It was recorded October 1996 – April 1997, at “Abbey Road Studios”; “AIR Studios”; “Orinoco Studios” and “Master Rockin” in London; “Ridge Farm” in Surrey, and was produced by Owen Morris and Noel Gallagher. On the first day of release, “Be Here Now” sold over 424,000 copies, becoming the fastest-selling album in British chart history. The album was certified Platinum in Australia by the “ARIIA”; 2 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; 2 x Platinum in Japan by “RIAJ”; Platinum in Spain by “PROMUSICAE”; Platinum in Sweden by “GLF”; 6 x Platinum in UK by the “BPI”, and Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Liam Gallagher– vocals
  • Noel Gallagher– lead guitar, vocals
  • Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs– rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Paul McGuigan– bass guitar
  • Alan White– drums, percussion
  • Mark Coyle – backwards parts
  • Johnny Depp– slide guitar
  • Mark Feltham– harmonica
  • Mike Rowe – keyboards

Track listing:

All tracks by Noel Gallagher.

  1. D’You Know What I Mean?
  2. My Big Mouth
  3. Magic Pie
  4. Stand by Me
  5. I Hope, I Think, I Know
  6. The Girl in the Dirty Shirt
  7. Fade In-Out
  8. Don’t Go Away
  9. Be Here Now
  10. All Around the World
  11. It’s Gettin’ Better (Man!!)
  12. All Around the World (Reprise)

Alice In Chains: Facelift

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Alice In Chains - Facelift

On August 21, 1990, “Columbia” label released “Facelift” the debut Alice in Chains studio album. It was recorded December 1989 – April 1990, at “London Bridge Studio” in Seattle; “Capitol Recording Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Dave Jerden. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Layne Staley– lead vocals
  • Jerry Cantrell– guitar, talkbox, backing vocals
  • Mike Starr– bass, backing vocals
  • Sean Kinney– drums, percussion, piano, backing vocals
  • Kevin Shuss – backing vocals
  • Dave Jerden – recording, mixing
  • Leslie Ann Jones – engineer assistant
  • Ron Champagne – additional engineering
  • Bob Lacivita – mixing assistant
  • Eddy Schreyer – mastering
  • Peter Fletcher – product manager

Track listing:

All tracks by Jerry Cantrell, except where noted.

  1. We Die Young
  2. Man in the Box
  3. Sea of Sorrow
  4. Bleed the Freak
  5. I Can’t Remember
  6. Love, Hate, Love
  7. It Ain’t Like That
  8. Sunshine
  9. Put You Down
  10. Confusion
  11. I Know Somethin (Bout You)
  12. Real Thing – Layne Staley

Jethro Tull: Rock Island

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Jethro Tull - Rock Island

On August 21, 1989, “Chrysalis” label released “Rock Island”, the seventeen Jethro Tull studio album. It was recorded in 1989, and was produced by Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, David Pegg, Doane perry and Martin Allcock..

Personnel:

  • Ian Anderson– vocals, flute, keyboards, Synclavier, mandolin, acoustic guitar, drums
  • Martin Barre– guitars
  • Martin Allcock– keyboards
  • David Pegg– bass guitar, acoustic bass, mandolin
  • Doane Perry– drums
  • Peter Vettese– additional keyboards
  • Mark Tucker – mixing
  • Jim Gibson – Illustrations

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Anderson.

  1. Kissing Willie
  2. The Rattlesnake Trail
  3. Ears of Tin
  4. Undressed to Kill
  5. Rock Island
  6. Heavy Water
  7. Another Christmas Song
  8. The Whaler’s Dues
  9. Big Riff and Mando
  10. Strange Avenues

Frank Black and the Catholics: Devil’s Workshop

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On August 20, 2002, “SpinART” label released “Devil’s Workshop”, the second of a pair of albums by Frank Black and the Catholics to be simultaneously released in 2002. It was recorded March – April 2002, and was produced by Frank Black, Scott Boutier, David McCaffery, Dave Philips, Rob Laufer and Ben Mumphrey.

Personnel:

  • Frank Black– vocals, guitar
  • Dave Philips – vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Rob Laufer – keyboards
  • David McCaffery – vocals, bass
  • Scott Boutier – vocals, drums
  • Eric Drew Feldman– keyboards
  • Stan Ridgway– keyboards
  • Joey Santiago– guitar
  • Lyle Workman– guitar
  • Moris Tepper– guitar
  • Ben Mumphrey– maracas

Track listing:

All tracks by Frank Black.

  1. Velvety
  2. Out of State
  3. His Kingly Cave
  4. San Antonio, TX
  5. Bartholomew
  6. Modern Age
  7. Are You Headed My Way?
  8. Heloise
  9. The Scene
  10. Whiskey in Your Shoes
  11. Fields of Marigold

Neil Young: Landing On Water

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Neil Young - Landing on Water

On July 28, 1986, “Geffen” label released “Landing on Water”, the fifteenth Neil Young studio album. It was recorded August 1983 – March 1986, at “Broken Arrow Ranch” and “Record One” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Danny Kortchmar and Neil Young. Few album songs were resurrected from Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s failed 1984 sessions.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young – lead vocal, lead guitar, harmonica, synthesizer
  • Danny Kortchmar– vocals, guitar, synthesizer
  • Steve Jordan – vocals, drums, synthesizer
  • San Francisco Boys Chorus– vocals
  • Louis Magor – choir director
  • Richard Bosworth – engineer
  • Tim Mulligan – engineer
  • Duane Seykora – engineer
  • Julie Last – engineer
  • Niko Bolas– engineer, mixing
  • Doug Sax – mastering
  • Laura LiPuma – design
  • Bernard Shakey – art director

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young.

  1. Weight of the World
  2. Violent Side
  3. Hippie Dream
  4. Bad News Beat
  5. Touch the Night
  6. People on the Street
  7. Hard Luck Stories
  8. I Got a Problem
  9. Pressure
  10. Drifter