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The Replacements: Stink

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On June 24, 1982, “Twin/Tone” label released “Stink”, the first Replacements (The) EP. It was recorded in March 1982, at “Blackberry Way” in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was produced by Steven Fjelstad, Peter Jesperson, Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson and Chris Mars.

Personnel:

  • Paul Westerberg – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
  • Bob Stinson – lead guitar
  • Tommy Stinson – bass guitar
  • Chris Mars – drums
  • Steven Fjelstad – engineer
  • Peter Jesperson – mixing
  • Bruce Allen – artwork
  • Erik Hanson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Westerberg, except where noted.

  1. Kids Don’t Follow
  2. Fuck School – Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars
  3. Stuck in the Middle – Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars
  4. God Damn Job
  5. White and Lazy
  6. Done Smokin’ Moron – Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars
  7. Go
  8. Gimme Noise – Paul Westerberg, Bob Stinson, Tommy Stinson, Chris Mars

Bryan Adams: Cuts Like a Knife

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On January 18, 1983, “A&M” label released “Cuts Like a Knife”, the third Bryan Adams studio album. It was recorded August – October 1982, at “Little Mountain Sound” in  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain and Bryan Adams.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Adams– vocals, guitars, piano
  • Keith Scott– guitars, backing vocals
  • Tommy Mandel– organ, B-3 organ, synthesizers, piano
  • Dave Taylor– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Mickey Curry– drums
  • Jim Vallance– percussion, electric piano
  • Bruce Allen(credited as “B.A.”) – backing vocals
  • Alfa Anderson – backing vocals
  • Bob Clearmountain (credited as “B.C.”), Davies, L. Frenette, Lou Gramm, M. Simpson – backing vocals
  • Jim Wesley – backing vocals
  • James O’Mara – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance except where noted.

  1. The Only One
  2. Take Me Back
  3. This Time
  4. Straight from the Heart – Bryan Adams, Eric Kagna
  5. Cuts Like a Knife
  6. I’m Ready
  7. What’s It Gonna Be
  8. Don’t Leave Me Lonely – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, Eric Carr
  9. Let Him Know
  10. The Best Was Yet to Come

Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Four Wheel Drive

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In May 1975, “Mercury” label released “Four Wheel Drive”, the fourth Bachman–Turner Overdrive album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Randy Bachman.

Personnel:

  • Randy Bachman – vocals, acoustic and lead guitar
  • Blair Thornton– guitar, slide guitar, backing vocals
  • F. Turner– vocals, bass
  • Robbie Bachman– percussion, drums, backing vocals
  • Mark Smith – engineer
  • Tom “Curly” Ruff – mastreing
  • Bruce Allen – director
  • Jim Ladwig – art direction
  • Joe Kotleba – design
  • Parvis Sadighian – cover construction
  • Ryan Walsh, Alex Does – art direction
  • John Brott, Tom Zamiar – photography

Track listing:

  1. Four Wheel Drive – Randy Bachman, Blair Thorton
  2. She’s a Devil – Blair Thorton, C.F. Turner
  3. Hey You – Randy Bachman
  4. Flat Broke Love – C.F. Turner
  5. She’s Keepin’ Time – Randy Bachman
  6. Quick Change Artist – Randy Bachman, C.F. Turner
  7. Lowland Fling – Randy Bachman, Blair Thorton
  8. Don’t Let the Blues Get You Down – C.F. Turner