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AC/DC: Powerage

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On May 5, 1978, “Atlantic” label released “Powerage”, the fifth Australian and the fourth internationally released AC/DC album. It was recorded January – March 1978, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.

Personnel:

  • Bon Scott– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Cliff Williams– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Rudd– drums

Personnel:

All tracks by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott.

  1. Rock ‘n’ Roll Damnation
  2. Down Payment Blues
  3. Gimme a Bullet
  4. Riff Raff
  5. Sin City
  6. What’s Next to the Moon
  7. Gone Shootin
  8. Up to My Neck in You
  9. Kicked in the Teeth

AC/DC: Let There Be Rock

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ACDC - Let There Be Rock

On March 21, 1977, “Albert” label released “Let There Be Rock”, the third internationally released AC/DC studio album and the fourth to be released in Australia. The album was recorded January–February 1977, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Harry Vanda, and George Young.

Personnel:

  • Bon Scott– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Mark Evans– bass guitar
  • Phil Rudd– drums, percussion
  • Mark Opitz – engineer:
  • Michael Fraser, Al Quaglieri – mastering supervisor:
  • George Marino – mastering
  • Eugene Nastasi – digital assembly
  • Bob Defrin – art direction
  • Murray Engleheart – liner notes

All tracks by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott.

  1. Go Down
  2. Dog Eat Dog
  3. Let There Be Rock
  4. Bad Boy Boogie
  5. Overdose
  6. Crabsody in Blue
  7. Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be
  8. Whole Lotta Rosie

AC/DC: Stiff Upper Lip

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On February 28, 2000, “East West” label released “Stiff Upper Lip”, the thirteenth internationally and the fourteenth Australia released AC/DC album. It was recorded September – October 1999 at “The Warehouse Studio” in Vancouver, and was produced by George Young.

Personnel:

  • Brian Johnson– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Malcolm Young– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Cliff Williams– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Rudd– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Angus Young and Malcolm Young.

  1. Stiff Upper Lip
  2. Meltdown
  3. House of Jazz
  4. Hold Me Back
  5. Safe in New York City
  6. Can’t Stand Still
  7. Can’t Stop Rock’n’Roll
  8. Satellite Blues
  9. Damned
  10. Come and Get It
  11. All Screwed Up
  12. Give it Up

Midnight Oil: Blue Sky Mining

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On February 25, 1990, “Columbia” label released “Blue Sky Mining”, the seventh Midnight Oil album. It was recorded in 1989, at “Rhino” in Sydney, and was produced by Warne Livesey, Peter Garrett, Bones Hillman, Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey and Warne Livesey . At the “ARIA Music Awards” in 1991, “Blue Sky Mining” won “Best Group”, “Outstanding Achievement Award”, “Best Cover Art”, “Best Video” and “Album of the Year”. The album was awarded 5× Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”.

Personnel:

  • Peter Garrett – lead vocals
  • Jim Moginie – vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Martin Rotsey- vocals, guitars
  • Warne Livesey- keyboards
  • Bones Hillman – vocals, bass
  • Robert Hirst – vocals, drums
  • Jeremy Smith – French horn
  • Phillip Hartl – string leader
  • Glad and Carl – Horn Swells

Track listing:

  1. Blue Sky Mine – Peter Garrett, Bones Hillman, Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey
  2. Stars of Warburton – Peter Garrett, Martin Rotsey
  3. Bedlam Bridge – Robert Hirst
  4. Forgeotten Years – Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie
  5. Mountains of Burma – Robert Hirst
  6. King of the Mountain – Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie
  7. River Runs Red – Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie
  8. Shakers and Movers – Peter Garrett, Jim Moginie
  9. One Country – Peter Garret, Jim Moginie
  10. Antartica – Peter Garret, Robert Hirst, Jim Moginie, Martin Rotsey
  11. You May Not Be released – Jim Moginie

Midnight Oil: Capricornia

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On February 19, 2002, “Sprint Music” label album released “Capricornia”, the eleventh Midnight Oil album.  It was recorded 2000 – 2001, and was produced by Warne Livesey, Daniel Denholm, Peter Garrett, Bones Hillman, Rob Hirst, Jim moginie and Martin Rotsey. The concept and the name of “Capricornia”  was taken from the novel of the same name written by the Australian author Xavier Herbert.

Personnel:

  • Peter Garrett- lead vocals
  • Jim Moginie – vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Martin Rotsey – guitars
  • Bones Hillman- vocals, bass
  • Rob Hirst- vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Golden Age – Peter Garret, Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
  2. Too Much Sunshine – Jim Moginie
  3. Capricornia – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
  4. Luritja Way – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
  5. Tone Poem – Peter Garrett, Jim Moginie
  6. A Crocodile Cries – Jim Moginie
  7. Mosquito March – Peter Garrett, Jim Moginie
  8. Been Away Too Long – Peter Garrett, Jim Moginie
  9. Under the Overpass – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
  10. World That I See – Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie
  11. Poets and Slaves – Jim Moginie

 

Split Enz: Frenzy

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Frenzy

On February 19, 1979, “Mushroom Records” label released “Frenzy”, the fourth Split Enz album.  It was recorded November – December 1978, at “The Manor Studios” and “Startling Studios”, and was produced by Mallory Earl, David Tickle, Tim Finn, Meil Finn, Noel Crombie, Eddie Rayner, Malcolm Green and Nigel Griggs.

Personnel:

  • Tim Finn– vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
  • Neil Finn– vocals, guitar
  • Eddie Rayner– piano, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Nigel Griggs– bass, backing vocals
  • Malcolm Green– drums, backing vocals
  • Noel Crombie– percussion, backing vocals

Track listing:
All tracks by Tim Finn, except where noted.

  1. I See Red
  2. Give It a Whirl – Tim Finn, Neil Finn
  3. Master Plan
  4. Famous People
  5. Hermit McDermitt
  6. Stuff and Nonsense
  7. Marooned – Eddie Rayner
  8. Frenzy – Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner
  9. The Roughest, Toughest Game in the World
  10. She Got Body She Got Soul
  11. Betty
  12. Abu Dhabi – Tim Finn , Eddie Rayner
  13. Mind Over Matter – Tim Finn, Neil Finn

 

 

 

AC/DC: High Voltage

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On February 17, 1975, “Albert Productions” released (only in Australia) “High Voltage”, the debut  AC/DC album. It was recorded in November 1974, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.

Personnel:

  • Bon Scott– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young– lead and rhythm guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • George Young– bass guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Bailey– bass guitar
  • Peter Clack– drums
  • Tony Currenti– drums
  • Harry Vanda– backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott, except where noted.

  1. Baby, Please Don’t Go – Big Joe Williams
  2. She’s Got Balls
  3. Little Lover
  4. Stick Around
  5. Soul Stripper – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
  6. You Ain’t Got a Hold on Me
  7. Love Song
  8. Show Business

 

The Shins: Wincing The Night Away

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On January 23, 2007, “Sub Pop” label released “Wincing the Night Away”, the third Shins (The) album.  It was recorded in 2005 and 2006, at James Mercer’s basement studio, Phil Ek’s home in Seattle and in Oregon City, and was produced by James Mercer and Joe Chiccarelli.

Personnel:

  • James Mercer– vocals, guitar, bass guitar, synthesizers, ukelele, banjo, cat piano, percussion, beat and MIDI programming
  • Marty Crandall– synthesizers, organ, bass guitar, percussion
  • Dave Hernandez– lead guitar
  • Chris Funk– lap steel guitar , hammered dulcimer, bouzouki
  • Jesse Sandoval– drums
  • Niels Gallaway – French horn
  • Paloma Griffin – violin
  • Eric D. Johnson– backing vocals, piano
  • Anita Robinson – backing vocals
  • Robert Mercer – illustration, design

Track listing:

All tracks by James Mercer.

  1. Sleeping Lessons
  2. Australia
  3. Pam Berry
  4. Phantom Limb
  5. Sea Legs
  6. Red Rabbits
  7. Turn On Me
  8. Black Wave
  9. Split Needles
  10. Girl Sailor
  11. A Comet Appears

AC / DC: Blow Up Your Video

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Blow up your video

On January 18, 1988, “Albert” label released “Blow up Your Video”, the tenth AC/DC eleventh album released in Australia, and the tenth released internationally. It was recorded in August – September 1987, at the “Miraval Studio” in Le Val, France, and was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.

Personnel:

  • Brian Johnson– lead vocals
  • Angus Young– lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Cliff Williams– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Simon Wright– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Malcolm Young, Angus Young and Brian Johnson.

  1. Heatseeker
  2. That’s the Way I Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll
  3. Meanstreak
  4. Go Zone
  5. Kissin’ Dynamite
  6. Nick of Time
  7. Some Sin for Nuthin
  8. Ruff Stuff
  9. Two’s Up
  10. This Means War

Man At Work: Business As Usual

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On November 9, 1981, “CBS” label released “Business as Usual”, the debut Man at Work album. It was recorded March – September 1981, and was produced by Peter McIan.

Personnel

  • Greg Ham – lead and backing vocals, flute, keyboards, saxophone
  • Colin Hay – lead vocals, guitar
  • Ron Strykert- lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • John Rees -bass, backing vocals
  • Jerry Speiser- drums, backing vocals
  • Jon “JD” Dickson – cover illustration

Track listing

  1. Who Can It Be Now – Colin Hay
  2. I Can See It In Your Eyes – Colin Hay
  3. Down Under – Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
  4. Underground – Colin Hay
  5. Helpless Automaton – Greg Ham
  6. People Just Love to Play With Words – Ron Strykert
  7. Be Good Johnny – Colin Hay, Ron Strykert
  8. Touching the Untouchables – Colin Hay, Ron Strykert
  9. Catch a Star – Colin Hay
  10. Down by the Sea – Colin Hay, Ron Strykert, Greg Ham, Jerry Speiser