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Roxy MusicL Flesh + Blood

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On May 23, 1980, “E.G.” label released “Flesh + Blood” the seventh Roxy Music studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Basing Street Studios” and “Gallery Studios”, and was produced by Rhett Davies, Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Paul Carrack, Neil Jason and Andy Newmark.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry– vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizer, guitar, strings
  • Phil Manzanera– guitar, bass
  • Neil Hubbard– guitar
  • Andy Mackay– saxophones, oboe
  • Paul Carrack– organ, piano, strings
  • Neil Jason– bass
  • Alan Spenner– bass
  • Gary Tibbs– bass
  • Andy Newmark– drums
  • Allan Schwartzberg– drums, percussion
  • Simon Phillips– percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Ferry except where noted.

  1. In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
  2. Oh Yeah
  3. Same Old Scene
  4. Flesh and Blood
  5. My Only Love
  6. Over You – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  7. Eight Miles High – Gene Clark, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn
  8. Rain, Rain, Rain
  9. No Strange Delight – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  10. Running Wild – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera

Camel: Moonmadness

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On March 26, 1976, “Gama / Decca” labels released “Moonmadness”, the fourth Camel album. It was recorded January–February 1976, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Rhett Davies, Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Doug Ferguson and Andy Ward.  In the “Q” & “Mojo” “Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock”, the album was rated at number 23 in the list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”. In 2014, magazine “Prog” readers, rated “Moonmadness” at number 58 on the list of “Top 100 Prog albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Latimer – vocals, guitars, flute
  • Peter Bardens – vocals, keyboards
  • Doug Ferguson – vocals, bass
  • Andy Ward – voice, drums, percussion
  • Field – art work, design

Track listing

  1. Aristillus – Andrew Latimer
  2. Song within a song – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
  3. Chord change – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
  4. Spirit of the water – Peter Bardens
  5. Another night – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward, Doug Ferguson
  6. Air born – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
  7. Lunar sea – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens

The Clash: Give ‘Em Enough Rope

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On November 10, 1978, “CBS” label released “Give ‘Em Enough Rope”, the second Clash (The) studio album. The band’s first album released in US was recorded in March and April 1978, at the “Basing Street Studios” in London, and in August and September 1978, at “The Automatt” in San Francisco, and was produced by Sandy Pearlman.

Personnel

  • Joe Strummer– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Mick Jones– backing and lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Paul Simonon– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Topper Headon– drums
  • Allen Lanier- piano
  • Gene Greif – desig
  • Hugh Brown – design concept, cover photography

Track listing

All tracks by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.

  1. Safe European Home
  2. English Civil War – traditional,  arranged by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones
  3. Tommy Gun
  4. Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad
  5. Last Gang in Town
  6. Guns on the Roof – Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer
  7. Drug Stabbing Me
  8. Stay Free
  9. Cheapskates
  10. All the Young Punks

Dire Straits: Same

Dire Straits first album

On Octoebr 7, 1978, “Vertigo” label released the self titled, debut Dire Straits studio album. It was recorded February – March 1978, at the “Basing Street Studios”, London, and was produced by Muff Winwood. The album featured the hit single “Sultans of Swing”, which became the band’s trademark and helped the album to be certified 2 x Platinum in the US and UK.

Personnel:

  • Mark Knopfler– vocals, lead and rhythm guitars
  • David Knopfler– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • John Isley– vocals, bass
  • Pick Withers– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Mark Knopfler.

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Water of Love
  3. Setting me Up
  4. Six Blade Knife
  5. Southbound Again
  6. Sultans of Swing
  7. In the Gallery
  8. Wild West End
  9. Lions

King Crimson: Discipline

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On September 22, 1981, “E.G.” label released “Discipline”, the eighth King Crimson studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Bill Bruford and Rhett Davies.

Personnel:

  • Adrian Belew– lead vocals, electric guitar
  • Robert Fripp– electric guitar, devices (Frippertronics)
  • Tony Levin– Chapman stick , bass, backing vocals
  • Bill Bruford– drums, percussion

All tracks by Adrian Belew, Bill Bruford, Robert Fripp and Tony Levin.

  1. Elephant Talk
  2. Frame by Frame
  3. Matte Kudasai
  4. Indiscipline
  5. Thela Hun Ginjeet
  6. The Sheltering Sky
  7. Discipline