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The Toy Dolls: Our Last Album

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On November 29, 2004, “Secret Records” label released “Our Last Album?”, the 13th Toy Dolls (The) album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Trinity Heights Studio” in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and was produced by Michael Algar.

Personnel:

  • Michael “Olga” Algar — vocals, guitar
  • Tommy Goober — vocals, bass
  • Dave “The Nut” Nuttall — vocals, drums
  • Chris Hunter, Chris Wright, Decca Wade, Dave, Lee Right, Gareth, Tony Van Frater, Mick, Neal – backing vocals
  • Fred Purser – engineer, mixing
  • Ciaron Lee Marlow – design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Algar, except where noted.

  1. Our Last Intro?
  2. The Death of Barry the Roofer with Vertigo
  3. Cheatin’ Chick from China
  4. Davey’s Days
  5. No One Knew the Real Emu
  6. I Gave My Heart to a Slag Called Sharon from Whitley Bay
  7. Jean’s Been
  8. Rita’s Innocent
  9. She’s So Modern – Bob Geldof, Johnnie Fingers
  10. Chenky Is a Puff
  11. I Caught It from Camilla
  12. Our Last Outro?
  13. The Final Countdown – Joey Tempest
  14. Tony Talks Tripe
  15. Yul Brynner Was a Skinhead (new recording)
  16. Thank You To

Nina Hagen: Unity

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On December 9, 2022, “Grönland Records” label released “Unity”, the fourteenth Nina Hagen album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Nina Hagen, Sasha Perera, Warner Poland and Michael Wolff.

Personnel:

  • Nina Hagen – vocal
  • Oren Gerlitz – guitar bass guitar
  • Warner Poland – guitar, arrangements, engineer, mixing
  • Fred Sauer – keyboards
  • Michael O’ Ryan – bass
  • Marcellus Puhlemann – drums
  • Toto Wolf – drums
  • Michael Wolf – arrangements, engineer
  • Bo – mastering
  • Walter Schonauer – design
  • Ute Ville-Koczi – photography

Track listing:

  1. Shadrack – Robert MacGimsey
  2. United Women of the World – Nina Hagen
  3. Unity – George Clinton, Nina Hagen, Tequila Mockingbird, Warner Poland
  4. 16 Tons – Merle Travis
  5. Atomwaffensperrvertrag – Nina Hagen, Sasha Perera
  6. Gib mir deine Liebe – Nina Hagen, Sasha Perera
  7. Venusfliegenfalle – Nina Hagen, Warner Poland
  8. Redemption Day – Sheryl Crow
  9. Geld, Geld, Geld – Nina Hagen, Warner Poland
  10. Die Antwort Weiss ganz allein der Wind – Bob Dylan, Hans Bradtke
  11. Open My Heart (Dinner Time) – Nina Hagen, Warner Poland
  12. It Doesn’t Matter Now – Bob Geldof

Mo Foster

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On July 3, 2023, Michael Ralph “Mo” Foster died aged 79. He was multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, author, and public speaker. In his career spanning over half a century, Foster recorded and performed with dozens of artists, including Jeff Beck, Gil Evans, Phil Collins, Ringo Starr, Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty, Brian May, Scott Walker, Frida (of ABBA), Cliff Richard, Van Morrison, Dr John, Hank Marvin, Heaven 17, the London Symphony Orchestra, Peter Green, Micheal Schenker, Gary Moore, Sting, Cher, Olivia Newton John, Elkie Brroks, Neil Innes, Judie Tzuke, Sheena Easton, Meat Loaf, Trevor Rabin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Luka Bloom, Tim Rice, Nigel Kennedy, Affinity, Mike d’Abo, Roger Glover, Jimmy Helms. Fancy, Veronique Sanson, Mike Smith, Cerrone, Ray Russell, Andy Bown, The Walker Brothers, Chris Rainbow, Dollar, Dennis Waterman, Eric Clapton, RMS, Bob Geldof, Joe Walsh, Tony Banks, Leo Sayer, Russ Ballard, Claudio Baglioni, Kenny Rogers, Howard Jones, Tanita Tikaram, Georger Martin, Nancy Griffith and Maggie Bell. As leader, Foster released several albums, and authored a humorous book on the history of British rock guitar. In 2014, he was awarded with the “BASCA Gold Badge Award”.  

Bob Geldof: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere

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On November 28, 1986, “Mercury” label released “Deep in the Heart of Nowhere”, the debut Bob Geldof album. It was recorded in 1986, and was produced by Rupert Hine, Jimmy Iovine and The Brothers of Doom

Personnel:

  • Bob Geldof – vocals, arranger
  • David A. Stewart – guitars, keyboards
  • Eric Clapton – guitar
  • Brian Setzer – guitar
  • Jamie West-Oram – guitar
  • Alison Moyet – vocals
  • Maria McKee – vocals
  • Annie Lennox – vocals
  • Midge Ure
  • Omar Hakim
  • Suzie O’List
  • Clem Burke
  • Pat Seymour
  • Gill O’Donovan
  • Mint Julep
  • Jools Holland
  • Sonny Southern
  • Maria Albert
  • Lianne Davis
  • T.M. Stevens
  • Bono
  • Rupert Hine – arranger
  • Stephen W Tayler – recording, mixing
  • Andrew Scarth, Jon Bavin, Joe Chiccarelli – engineer
  • Mike Storey – art direction
  • Brian Aris – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof, except where noted.

  1. This Is the World Calling – Bob Geldof, Raymond Doom
  2. In the Pouring Rain
  3. August Was a Heavy Month
  4. Love Like a Rocket – Bob Geldof, Raymond Doom
  5. I Cry Too
  6. When I Was Young
  7. This Heartless Heart
  8. The Beat of the Night
  9. Truly, True Blue
  10. Pulled Apart by Horses
  11. Words from Heaven
  12. Good Boys in the Wrong
  13. Night Turns to Day
  14. Deep in the Heart of Nowhere

Daryl Hall: Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine

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In August 1986, “RCA” label released “Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine”, the second Daryl Hall studio album. It was recorded October 1985 – May 1986, and was produced by Daryl Hall, David A. Stewart and Tom “T-Bone” Wolk.

Personnel:

  • Daryl Hall – lead and backing vocals, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, drum programming
  • Ric Morcombe – guitar
  • G.E. Smith – guitar
  • Jamie West-Oram – guitar
  • David A. Stewart – guitar, drum programming
  • Robbie McIntosh – guitar
  • Robbie Kilgore – keyboards
  • Mike Klvana – keyboards, Synclavier programming
  • Patrick Seymour – keyboards, E-mu Emulator II sampling
  • Stephen Gillifant – E-mu Emulator II sampling
  • Tom “T-Bone” Wolk – bass guitar, guitar, mandolin
  • Tony Beard – drums, additional percussion
  • Michel De La Porte – percussion
  • Steve Ferrone – additional percussion
  • Olle Romo – additional percussion
  • Jimmy Bralower – drum programming
  • Manu Guiot – drum programming, engineer
  • Steve Harvey – drum programming
  • Bob Riley – drum programming
  • Lenny Pickett – saxophone
  • Dick Morrissey – saxophone solo
  • Michael Kamen – string arrangements, conductor
  • June Montana – additional backing vocals
  • Kate St. John – additional backing vocals
  • Bob Geldof – additional backing vocals
  • Joni Mitchell – additional backing vocals
  • Frank Filipetti – engineer
  • Jon Bavin – engineer
  • Frederick Defaye, Serge Pauchard – engineer assistant
  • Stephen Gallifent, Dick Beetham, Tim Burrell, Noah Baron, Ken Steiger, Paul Hamingson – engineer assistant
  • Bob Clearmountain – mixing
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Jeb Brien, Joe Stelmach – art direction, design
  • Cheryl Winser – hand tinting
  • Paul Elledge – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Daryl Hall, except where noted.

  1. Dreamer – Daryl Hall, John Beeby
  2. Only a Vision
  3. I Wasn’t Born Yesterday – Daryl Hall, David A. Stewart, Sara Allen
  4. Someone Like You
  5. Next Step – Daryl Hall, Tom “T-Bone” Wolk, Arthur Baker
  6. For You – Daryl Hall, Tom “T-Bone” Wolk
  7. Foolish Pride
  8. Right as Rain
  9. Let It Out – Daryl Hall, David A. Stewart
  10. What’s Gonna Happen to Us

Bob Geldof: The Vegetarians of Love

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In July 1990, “Mercury” label released “The Vegetarians of Love”, the second Bob Geldof studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, at “Maison Rouge Studios” in London, and was produced by Rupert Hine.

Personnel:

  • Bob Geldof – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Phil Palmer – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Geoff Richardson – viola, electric and acoustic guitar, clarinet, saxophone, recorders, penny whistles, ukulele, assorted kitchen utensils
  • Rupert Hine – piano, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
  • Steve Fletcher – piano, organ
  • Alan Dunn – accordion, organ
  • Pete Briquette – bass guitar, keyboard
  • Bob Loveday – violin, penny whistle, bass guitar
  • Gerry Moffet – electric guitar
  • Gordon Bonnar – guitar
  • David A. Stewart – guitar
  • Paul Carrack – organ
  • Geoff Dugmore – drums, percussion
  • Kevin Godley – backing vocals
  • Cameron Jenkins – saxophone
  • Stephen W Tayler – recording, mixing
  • Andrew Scarth – recording
  • Emmanuel Taylor – recording assistant
  • Cameron Jenkins – mixing
  • Arun Chakraverty – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof, except where noted.

  1. A Gospel Song
  2. Love or Something – Bob Geldof, David A. Stewart
  3. The Great Song of Indifference
  4. Thinking Voyager 2 Type Things – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
  5. Big Romantic Stuff
  6. Crucified Me
  7. The Chains of Pain – Bob Geldof, Danny Mitchell
  8. A Rose at Night
  9. No Small Wonder – Bob Geldof, Danny Mitchell
  10. Walking Back to Happiness
  11. Let It Go
  12. The End of the World

Rupert Hine

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On June 4, 2020, Rupert Neville Hine died aged 72. He was musician (various instruments), songwriter and record producer. As producer he worked with Kevin Ayers, Bob Geldof, Howard Jones, Saga, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega and Rush. Under his real name, under the pseudo-band name Thinkman, and as a member of the band Quantum Jump, Hine released eleven albums.

The Boomtown Rats: Citizens of Boomtown

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On March 13, 2020, “BMG” label released “Citizens of Boomtown”, the seventh Boomtown Rats (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “Brick Music” in Acton, London, “Barnstorm Studios” in Outwood, UK, and was produced by Pete Briquette.

Personnel:

  • Bob Geldof – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Daren Beale – lead guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Alan Dunne – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Pete Briquette – bass guitar, keyboards, programming, recording
  • Simon Crowe – vocals, drums
  • Garry Roberts – guitar
  • Paul Cuddeford – guitar
  • Luciano Cusack – backing vocals
  • Serafina Cusack – backing vocals
  • Rob Barrie – recording
  • Dick Beetham – mastering
  • Clemens Gritl – original artwork
  • Sagan Cowne – design
  • Mark Cowne – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof except where noted.

  1. Trash Glam Baby
  2. Sweet Thing
  3. Monster Monkeys – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
  4. She Said No
  5. Passing Through – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
  6. Here’s a Postcard
  7. K.I.S.S. – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
  8. Rock ‘n’ Roll Yé Yé – Daren Beale, Bob Geldof
  9. Get a Grip – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
  10. The Boomtown Rats – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette

The Boomtown Rats: Same

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In September 1977, “Mercury” label released the self-titled, debut Boomtown Rats album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

Personnel:

  • Bob Geldof – lead vocals
  • Garry Roberts – vocals, guitar
  • Gerry Cott – guitar
  • Pete Briquette – vocals, bass
  • Simon Crowe – vocals, drums
  • Johnnie Fingers – keyboards
  • Albie Donnelly – saxophone
  • Sue Dubois – art direction, design
  • Geoff Halpin – design
  • Hannah Sharn – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof.

  1. Lookin’ After No. 1
  2. Neon Heart
  3. Joey’s on the Street Again
  4. Never Bite the Hand That Feeds
  5. Mary of the 4th Form
  6. (She’s Gonna) Do You In
  7. Close As You’ll Ever Be
  8. I Can Make It If You Can
  9. Kicks

The Boomtown Rats: A Tonic For The Troops

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In June 1978, “Ensign Records” label released “A Tonic for the Troops”, the second  Boomtown Rats (The) album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange, Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Gerry Cott, Johnnie Fingers, Simon Crowe, Garry Roberts and Alan Holmes.

Personnel:

  • Bob Geldof – vocals
  • Gerry Cott – guitar
  • Garry Roberts – vocals, guitar
  • Johnnie Fingers – vocals, keyboards
  • Pete Briquette – vocals, bass
  • Simon Crowe – vocals, drums
  • Alan Holmes – saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof except where noted.

  1. Like Clockwork – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe
  2. Blind Date
  3. (I Never Loved) Eva Braun
  4. Living in an Island
  5. Don’t Believe What You Read
  6. She’s So Modern – Bob Geldof,Johnny Fingers
  7. Me and Howard Hughes
  8. Can’t Stop
  9. (Watch Out For) The Normal People
  10. Rat Trap