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Shania Twain: Queen Of Me

On February 3, 2023, “Republic” label released “Queen of Me”, the sixth Shania Twain studio album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Tyler Joseph, Adam Messinger, Mark Ralph, David Stewart, Mark Crew, Daniel Priddy, David Baron, Dave C and Simon Felice.

Personnel:

  • Shania Twain – vocals
  • Iain Archer – guitar
  • Tom Mann – guitar
  • Steve Milbourne – guitar
  • Leroy Powell – electric guitar
  • David Stewart – acoustic and electric guitar, bass,keyboars, synthesizer, drums, percussion, backing vocals, drums programming
  • Larry Campbell – acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, violin
  • Dave Cobb – electric guitar, guitar
  • Dan Priddy – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, programming
  • Mark Ralph – guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion, programming
  • Mark Crew – keyboards, programming
  • Brian Allen – bass
  • Chris Powell – drums, band claps, shaker, spoons
  • Dennis White – drums, percussion, programming
  • Snake Davis – saxophone
  • Johnny Thirkel – trumpet
  • Tom Walsh – trumpet
  • Tom White – trombone
  • Billy Ray Cyrus – backing vocals
  • Abi Flynn – backing vocals
  • Wayne Hector – backing vocals
  • Tyler Joseph – backing vocals
  • Michael Logan – backing vocals
  • Adam Messinger – backing vocals, programming
  • Ray Parker Jr. – backing vocals
  • Fred Washington – backing vocals
  • Jack Savoretti – backing vocals
  • Donnell Spencer Jr. – backing vocals
  • Darrell Thorp – drum programming
  • David Baron – engineer
  • Milan Becker – engineer
  • Josh Green – engineer
  • Renee Hikari – engineer
  • Jonathan Hucks – engineer
  • Mark Crew – engineer
  • Sean Phelan – engineer
  • Darrell Thorp – engineer
  • Tyler Joseph – vocal engineering
  • Adam Messinger – vocal engineering
  • Mark Ralph – vocal engineering, mixing
  • Olle Romo – vocal engineering programming, vocal engineering
  • Gemma Chester – engineer assistant
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • Mark “Spike” Stent – mixing
  • Matt Wolach – mixing assistant
  • Bryce Bordone – mixing assistant
  • Randy Merrill – mastering
  • Matt Colton – mastering
  • Paul Meany – co-producer
  • Jerry Heiden – package design
  • Louie Banks – photography

Track listing:

  1. Giddy Uo! – Shania Twain, Samuel Romans, Jessica Agombar, David Stewart
  2. Brand New – Shania Twain, Wayne Gector, Mark Crew, Dan Priddy
  3. Waking Up Dreaming – Shania Twain, Jessica Agombar, David Stewart
  4. Best Friend – Shania Twain, Tom Mann, Mark Crew, Dan Priddy
  5. Pretty Liar – Shania Twain, Adam Messinger
  6. Inhale / Exhale AIR – Shania Twain, Iain Archer, Mark Ralph
  7. Last Day of Summer – Shania Twain, Jack Savoretti, Mark Ralph
  8. Queen of Me – Shania Twain, Adam Messinger
  9. Got It Good – Shania Twain, Georgia Barnes, Mark Ralph
  10. Number One – Shania Twain, Eja Lange, Mark Ralph
  11. Not Just a Girl – Shania Twain, Wayne Hector, Mark Ralph
  12. The Hardest Stone – Shania Twain, Tyler Joseph

The Dandy Warhols: Dandys Rule OK

On April 6, 1995, “Tim/Kerr Records” label released “Dandys Rule OK”, the debut Dandy Warhols album. It was recorded 1994 – 1995, and was produced by Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Tony Lash.

Personnel:

  • Courtney Taylor-Taylor– vocals, guitar, sleeve design, layout
  • Zia McCabe– keyboards, percussion
  • Peter Holmström– guitar
  • Eric Hedford – vocals, drums, synthesizer
  • Zedekiah Pariah – Jew’s harp, lap steel guitar, harmonica
  • Derek Ecklund – sitar
  • Julianne Johnson – vocals
  • Tim Rooney – congas
  • Teddy Deane – flute
  • Tony Lash– percussion, engineer, mastering
  • Dave Kinhan – album artwork painting
  • Marc Trunz – sleeve photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Courtney Taylor-Taylor, except where noted.

  1. Introduction by Young Tom
  2. The Dandy Warhols T.V. Theme Song
  3. Ride
  4. Best Friend
  5. Not Your Bottle
  6. (Tony, This Song is Called) Lou Weed
  7. Nothin’ to Do
  8. The Coffee and Tea Wrecks
  9. Genius
  10. Dick
  11. Just Try
  12. Nothing (Lifestyle of a Tortured Artists for Sale)
  13. Grunge Betty
  14. Prelude: It’s a Fast Driving Rve-Up with The Dandy Warhols – Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Peter Holmstrom, Eric Hedford

Andrew Jackson: Christmas Island

On May 6, 2014, “SideOneDummy” label released “Christmas Island”, the fifth Andrew Jackson Jihad studio album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by John Congleton.

Personnel:

  • Sean Bonnette – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Preston Bryant – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Dylan Cook – mandolin
  • Ben Gallaty – bass guitar, double bass, piano, Hammond B3, backing vocals
  • Deacon Batchelor – drums, percussion
  • Jamie Stewart – vocals
  • Mark Glick – cello
  • Suzanne Falk – paintings
  • Jeff Rosenstock – layout

Track listing:

All lyrics by Sean Bonnette, all music by Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty, Preston Bryant and Mark Glick .

  1. Temple Grandin
  2. Children of God
  3. Do, Re and Me
  4. Coffin Dance
  5. Getting Naked, Playing with Guns
  6. I Wanna Rock Out In My Dreams
  7. Kokopelli Face Tattoo
  8. Best Friend
  9. Linda Ronstadt
  10. Deathlessness
  11. Temple Grandin Too
  12. Angel of Death

 

Johnny Cash: Any Old Wind That Blows

In January 1973, “Columbia” label released “Any Old Wind That Blows”, the 44th Johnny Cash album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Larry Butler.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar
  • Bob Wootton, Carl Perkins- electric guitar
  • Red Lane, Larry Gatlin, Norman Blake, Ray Edenton – guitar
  • Bobby Thompson- guitar, banjo
  • Chuck Cochrane, George Richey – piano
  • Larry Butler- keyboards
  • Charlie McCoy- harmonica
  • Marshall Grant- bass guitar
  • WS Holland- drums
  • Kenny Malone- percussion
  • The Carter Family, The Statler Brothers- backing vocals
  • Chuck Cochran, Don Tweedy – arrangements
  • Charlie Bragg, Roger Tucker, Selby Coffeen, Freeman Ramsey, Jerry Watson – engineer
  • Bill Barnes – design
  • Al Clayton – photography

Track listing:

  1. Any Old Wind That Blows – Dick Feller
  2. Kentucky Straight – Johnny Cash
  3. The Loving Gift – Kris Kristofferson
  4. The Good Earth – Larry Gatlin
  5. Best Friend – Bill Dees, Toy Orbison
  6. Oney – Jerry Chesnut
  7. Ballad of Annie Palmer – Johnny Cash
  8. Too Little Too Late – Johnny Cash
  9. If I Had a Hammer – Lee Hays, Pete Seeger
  10. Country Trash – Johnny Cash
  11. Welcome Back Jesus – Johnny Cash

The Beat: I Just Can’t Stop It

In May 1980, “Go Feet Records” label released “I Just Can’t Stop It”, the debut Beat (The) album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Bob Sargeant.

Personnel:

  • Dave Wakeling– lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
  • Ranking Roger– vocals, toasting
  • Andy Cox– lead guitar
  • David Steele– bass
  • Everett Morton– drums
  • Saxa– saxophone
  • Mike Hedges– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton, except where noted.

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Hands Off…She’s Mine
  3. Two Swords
  4. Twist & Crawl
  5. Rough Rider – Prince Buster; arranged and adapted by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton.
  6. Click Click
  7. Big Shot
  8. Whine and Grine/Stand Down Margaret – (“Whine and Grine” by Prince Buster, “Stand Down Margaret” by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton
  9. Noise in This World
  10. Can’t Get Used to Losing You – Mort Shuman, Doc Pomus
  11. Best Friend
  12. Jackpot – George Agard, Sydney Crooks, Jackie Robinson, Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton