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Deathheaven: Infinte Granite

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On August 20, 2021, “Sargent House” label released “Infinite Granite”, the fifth Deafheaven studio album. It was recorded August – October 2020, at “Atomic Garden East” in Oakland, California, “Electric Bunker” in Boston, “Chez JMJ” in Glendale, California, and was produced by Justin Meldal Johnsen.

Personnel:

  • George Clarke – vocals
  • Kerry McCoy – vocals, guitars, synthesizers
  • Shiv Mehra – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, synthesizers
  • Chris Johnson – vocals, bass guitar
  • Daniel Tracy – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Justin Meldal-Johnsen – Fender Bass VI, additional vocals, additional synthesizers, additional guitar, engineer
  • Chelsea Jade – additional vocals
  • Jack Shirley – engineer
  • Darrell Thorp – engineer, mixing
  • Brendan Dekora – engineer
  • Chris Johnson – engineer
  • Joshua Lago – engineer assistant
  • Dave Cooley – mastering
  • Nick Steinhardt, 23in – art direction, design

Track listing:

All lyrics by George Clarke, all music by George Clarke, Kerry McCoy, Shiv Mehra, Chris Johnson and Daniel Tracy.

  1. Shellstar
  2. In Blur
  3. Great Mass of Color
  4. Neptune Raining Diamonds
  5. Lament for Wasps
  6. Villain
  7. The Gnashing
  8. Other Language
  9. Mombasa

Boston: Third Stage

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On September 23, 1986, “MCA” label released “Third Stage”, the third Boston studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1986, at “Hideaway Studio”, and was produced by Tom Scholz.

Personnel:

  • Brad Delp – lead and harmony vocals
  • Tom Scholz – guitars, organs, piano, bass guitar, drums, percussion
  • Jim Masdea – drums, percussion
  • Sib Hashian – drums, percussion
  • Gary Pihl – guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.

  1. Amanda
  2. We’re Ready
  3. The Launch
  4. Countdown
  5. Ignition
  6. Third Stage Separation
  7. Cool the Engines – Tom Scholz, Fran Sheehan, Brad Delp
  8. My Destination
  9. A New World – Jim Masdea
  10. To Be a Man
  11. I Think I Like It – Tom Scholz, Jon English (Jon DeBrigard)
  12. Can’tcha Say (You Believe in Me)/Still in Love – Gerry Green, Tom Scholz, Brad Delp
  13. Hollyann

Jeff Lorber: In the Heat of the Night

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On July 26, 1984, “Arista:” label released “In the Heat of the Night”, the second Jeff Lorber studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Syncrosound” in Boston, Massachusetts, “Indigo Ranch Studios” in Malibu, California, and was produced by Jeff Lorber and Maurice Starr.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Lorber – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitar, drum programming, arrangements
  • Maurice Starr – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitar, drum programming
  • Marlon McClain – guitar
  • Lee Ritenour – rhythm guitar
  • Nathan East – vocals, bass
  • John Robinson – cymbal, drums
  • Jimmy Johnson – congas
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion
  • Ronnie Laws – saxophone solo
  • Phillip Ingram – lead vocals
  • Alex Ligertwood – lead vocals
  • Steve George – backing vocals
  • David Page – backing vocals
  • Richard Page – backing vocals
  • Robert Abel – executive producer
  • Phil Greene – recording, mixing
  • Chris Brunt – recording, mixing
  • Joe Moody – second engineer
  • Ben Ing – second engineer
  • Ria Lewerke – art direction
  • Randy Roberts – creative director, design
  • Aaron Rapoport – back cover photography

Track listing:

  1. In the Heat of the Night – Maurice Starr
  2. Really Scarey – Jeff Lorber, Nathan East
  3. Don’t Say Yes – Jeff Lorber, Tony Hayes, Marlon McClain
  4. Tropical – Jeff Lorber
  5. Sushi Monster – Jeff Lorber, Nathan East, Marlon McClain
  6. Rock II – Jeff Lorber
  7. Seventh Heaven – Jeff Lorber, Marlon McClain
  8. Double Bad – Jeff Lorber, Joe Ericksen, Jack Robinson
  9. Blast Off – Maurice Starr
  10. Water Fall – Jeff Lorber

Asa Brebner

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On March 10, 2019, Asa Brebner died aged 65. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, one of the main figures of the Boston alternative music scene. He supported and worked with Robin Lane & the Chartbusters, Mickey Clean & the Mezz, the Grey Boys, The Family Jewels, and the Naked I’s. He was founding member and leader of Asa Brebner’s Idle Hands, but was best known as member and guitarist of Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers.

Boston: Corporate America

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On November 5, 2002, “Artemis” label released “Corporate America”, the fifth Boston studio album. It was recorded 1998 – 2002, and was produced by Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl, Fran Cosmo, and Anton Cosmo.

Personnel:

  • Tom Scholz – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, art direction
  • Brad Delp – lead vocals and backing vocals
  • Fran Cosmo – vocals
  • Beth Cohen – vocals
  • Charlie Farren – vocal
  • Gary Pihl – guitar, keyboards\
  • Anthony Cosmo – vocals, guitar
  • Kimberley Dahme – vocals, guitar
  • David Sikes – bass guitar
  • Curly Smith – drums
  • Julia Van Daam – voice
  • Bill Ryan – voice
  • Beth Cohen – flute, vocals
  • Bill Carman – bass guitar
  • Tom Moonan – drums, percussion
  • Frank Talarico – percussion loop
  • Sean Tierney – keyboards
  • Dietmar Schmidt – engineer
  • Bob Acquaviva – track engineer
  • Dr. Toby Mountain – mastering
  • Adam Ayan, Daniel Chase, Steve Churchyard, Adrian Hernandez, Matt Knobel, Carl Nappa, Gary Pihl, Bill Ryan – editing
  • Adam Ayan, Daniel Chase, Steve Churchyard, Adrian Hernandez, Matt Knobel, Carl Nappa, Gary Pihl, Bill Ryan – digital transfer
  • Ron Pownall – photography
  • Gary Pihl – image editing

Track listing:

  1. I Had a Good Time – Tom Scholz
  2. Stare Out Your Window – Anthony Cosmo
  3. Corporate America – Tom Scholz
  4. With You – Kimberley Dahme
  5. Someone – Tom Scholz
  6. Turn It Off – Anthony Cosmo
  7. Cryin’ – Anthony Cosmo
  8. Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love – Tom Scholz, Curly Smith, Janet Minto
  9. You Gave Up on Love – Tom Scholz
  10. Livin’ for You – live (bonus track)

Boston: Walk On

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On June 7, 1994, “MCA” label released “Walk On”, the fourth Boston studio album. It was recorded November 1990 – December 1993, and was produced by Tom Scholz.

Personnel:

  • Tom Scholz– guitar, bass, drums, piano, organ, keyboard, clavinet, hand clapping, engineer, arrangements, “moral support and snacks”
  • Fran Cosmo– lead vocals
  • Gary Pihl– guitar, hand clapping, engineer assistant
  • David Sikes – bass guitar, background vocals, assistant engineer
  • Doug Huffman – drums
  • Matt Belyea – hand clapping
  • Bob Cedro – rhythm guitar, special effects, hand clapping
  • Tommy Funderburk– backing vocals
  • Sean Olsen – hand clapping, rhythm guitar, flute
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Ron Larson – design, illustrations
  • Andy Engel – cover art concept

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.

  1. I Need Your Love – Tom Scholz, Fred Sampson
  2. Surrender to Me – Tom Scholz, David Sikes, Bobby Laquidara
  3. Livin’ for You
  4. Walkin’ at Night
  5. Walk On – Tom Scholz, Brad Delp. David Sikes
  6. Get Organ-ized, Get Reorganized
  7. Walk On (Some More) – Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, David Sikes
  8. What’s Your Name
  9. Magdalene – Tom Scholz, David Sikes, Galen “Rusty” Foulke
  10. We Can Make It – Tom Scholz, David Sikes, Bob Cedro

The Dream Syndicate: Out of the Grey

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On May 23, 1986, “Big Time Records” label released “Out of the Grey”, the third Dream Syndicate (The) studio album. It was recorded 1985 – 1986, and was produced by Paul B. Cutler.

Personnel:

  • Steve Wynn– vocals, guitar
  • Paul B. Cutler – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Mark Walton – bass
  • Dennis Duck – drums
  • Johnette Napolitano– vocals

Track listing:

All tracks Steve Wynn except where noted.

  1. Out of the Grey
  2. Forest for the Trees
  3. 50 in a 25 Zone – Steve Wynn, Dennis Duck, Mark Walton, Paul B. Cutler
  4. Boston
  5. Blood Money
  6. Slide Away
  7. Dying Embers – Steve Wynn, Mark Walton, Scott Walton
  8. Now I Ride Alone
  9. Drinking Problem
  10. Dancing Blind
  11. You Can’t Forget
  12. Let it Rain – Eric Clapton, Bonnie Bramlett

Aggrolites: Rugged Road

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On February 22, 2011, “Young Cub records” label released “Rugged Road”, the fifth  Aggrolites studio album. It was recorded in 2010, at “Young Cub Records Studio”, in Boston, MA, “Kissy Pig Studios” in Aliston, MA, and was produced by Jesse Wagner, Roger Rivas, Brian Dixon, Jeff Rofredo and Alex McKenzie.

Personnel:

  • Jesse Wagner – vocals, lead guitar
  • Brian Dixon – rhythm guitar
  • Roger Rivas – organ
  • Jeff Rofredo – bass
  • Alex McKenzie – drums
  • Craig Welsch – engineer, mixing
  • Jeff Lipton – mastering
  • Maria Rice – mastering assistant
  • Jeannie Epiphan – original artwork
  • Marc Beaudette, Roger Rivas – layout, design
  • Raised Fist Propaganda – photography
  • Alex Lalli – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Trial and Error
  2. Enemy Dub
  3. Dreamin on Erie
  4. Eye of Obarbas
  5. The Aggro Band Plays On
  6. Camel Rock
  7. In the Cut
  8. The Heat
  9. Complicated Girl
  10. Out of Sight

Boston: Life, Love and Hope

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On December 3, 2013, “Frontiers” label released “Life, Love & Hope”, the sixth Boston studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2013, and was produced by Tom Scholz.

Personnel:

  • Tom Scholz – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums
  • Brad Delp – vocals (posthumous)
  • Gary Pihl – vocals, guitar
  • Kimberley Dahme – vocals, flute
  • Tommy DeCarlo – vocals
  • Curly Smith – harmonica
  • David Victor, Louis St. August, Jeff Neal, Jude Nejmanowski, Beth Cohen – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.

  1. Heaven on Earth
  2. Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love
  3. Last Day of School
  4. Sail Away
  5. Life Love and Hope
  6. If You Were In Love
  7. Someday
  8. Love Got Away
  9. Someone
  10. You Gave Up on Love
  11. Te Quiero Mia
  12. The Way You Look Tonight
  13. O Canada

Jonathan Edwards: Same

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In November 1971, “Atco” label released the debut, self-titled Jonathan Edwards album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Intermedia Sound Inc.” in Boston, Massachusetts, and was produced by Peter Casperson.

Personnel:

  • Jonathan Edwards – vocal, guitar, harp, bass
  • Eric Lilljequist – guitar
  • Bill Keith– banjo
  • Jef Labes- keyboard
  • Stuart Schulman – bass, violin
  • Richard Adelman – drums
  • Bob Runstein, Mike Leary – engineer
  • Nancy Lopes – photography
  • Jimm Roberts – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Jonathan Edwards, except where noted.

  1. Everybody Knows Her
  2. Cold Snow
  3. Athens County – Jonathan Edwards, Joe Dolce
  4. Dusty Morning
  5. Emma – Jonathan Edwards, Bob Brannon
  6. Shanty
  7. Sunshine
  8. The King
  9. Don’t Be Cruel – Malcolm McKinney
  10. Jesse
  11. Sometimes – Malcolm McKinney
  12. Train of Glory