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Pulsar: Halloween

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In December 1977, “CBS” label released “Halloween”, the third Pulsar album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Aquarius Studios” in Geneva, Switzerland, and was produced by Michel Masson, Victor Bosch, Gilbert Gandil, Jean Riston, Jacques Roman and Roalnd Richard.

Personnel:

  • Gilbert Gandil – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, twelve string guitar, arrangements
  • Jacques Roman – keyboards, synthesizer, mellotron, effects, arrangements
  • Michel Masson – bass guitar, arrangements
  • Victor Bosch – drums, percussion, vibraphone, arrangements, cover art, design
  • Roland Richard – piano, synthesizer, flute, clarinet, arrangements
  • Jean Riston – cello, arrangements
  • Jean-Louis Rebut – vocals
  • Sylvia Ekström – vocals
  • Jean Ristori – engineer
  • Gérard Trouve – engineer assistant
  • Eroll Maibach – technician assistant

Track listing:

All lyrics by Armand Fines, all music by Michel Masson, Victor Bosch, Gilbert Gandil, Jean Riston, Jacques Roman and Roalnd Richard.

  1. Halloween Song
  2. Tired Answers
  3. Colours of Childhood
  4. Sorrow in my Dreams
  5. Lone Fantasy
  6. Dawn Over Darkness
  7. Misty Garden of Passion
  8. Fear of Frost
  9. Time

The Clash: The Cost Of Living

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On May 11, 1979, “CBS” label released “The Cost of Living”, the second Clash (The) EP. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Bill Price, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky “Topper” Headon.

Personnel:

  • Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Mick Jones – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Paul Simonon – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Nicky “Topper” Headon – drums, percussion 

Track listing:

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

  1. I Fought the Law – Sonny Curtis
  2. Groovy Times
  3. Gates of the West
  4. Capital Radio
  5. The Cost of Living Advert

Judas Priest: British Steel

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On April 11, 1980, “CBS” label released “British Steel”, the sixth Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by “Tittenhurst Park” in Ascot, England, and was produced by Tom Allom.

Personnel:

  • Rob Halford – vocals
  • K. K. Downing – guitars
  • Glenn Tipton – guitars
  • Ian Hill – bass
  • Dave Holland – drums
  • Lou Austin – engineer
  • Ray Staff – cut
  • Rosław Szaybo – design
  • Robert Elsdale – photography
  • Robert Ellis – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and K. K. Downing.

  1. Breaking the Law
  2. Rapid Fire
  3. Metal Gods
  4. Grinder
  5. United
  6. Living After Midnight
  7. You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise
  8. The Rage
  9. Steeler

Skin Alley: Same

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On March 6, 1969, “CBS” label released the self-titled, debut Skin Alley studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Dick Taylor.

Personnel:

  • Bob James – vocals, guitar, alto saxophone, flute, sleeve notes
  • Krzysztof-Henryk Juskiewicz – vocals, piano, organ, harpsichord, mellotron, sleeve notes
  • Thomas Crimble – vocals, bass, mellotron, sleeve notes
  • Alvin Pope – drums, congas, timpani, sleeve notes
  • Mike Fitzhenry – engineer
  • Allan Tanner – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Krzysztof-Henryk Juskiewicz, except where noted.

  1. Living in the Sin – Bob James
  2. Tell Me – Bob James
  3. Mother Please Help Your Child
  4. Marsha
  5. Country Aire – Bob James
  6. All Alone – Thomas Crimble
  7. Night Time – Thomas Crimble
  8. Concerto Grosso (Take Heed)
  9. (Going Down) The Highway – Thomas Crimble

Gasolin’: Efter endnu en dag

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On November 3, 1976, “CBS” label released “Efter endnu en dag”, the sixth Gasolin’ studio album. It was recorded August – September 1976, at “Sweet Silence Studios” in Copenhagen, “Trente Mølle” in Funen, Denmark, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Kim Larsen – vocals
  • Franz Beckerlee – guitar
  • Wili Jønsson – bass guitar
  • Søren Berlev – drums
  • Fessors Big City Band: Finn Otto Hansen, Steen Vig, Elith “Nulle” Nykjær, Ole “Fessor” Linggreen, Torben “Plys” Petersen, Ole Skipper Mosgaard, Thorkild Møller & “Bageren”
  • Birgitte Lindhardt – vocal solo
  • Anne Linnet, Lis Sørensen – backing vocals
  • Freddy Hansson – engineer
  • Flemming Rasmussen – engineer assistant

Track listing:

All lyrics by Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, M. Mogensen, D. Beck and M. Moloney, all music by Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson and Kim Larsen, except where noted.

  1. Pilli Villi – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, Wendorf-Mogensen
  2. Mamma CuCu – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, Beck-Moloney
  3. Bella Donna
  4. Kloden drejer stille rundt
  5. De gule enker
  6. Sirenesangen
  7. Twilight Birds – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, Moloney
  8. Tantes foto
  9. De fem årstider
  10. Pas på svinget i Solrød – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, Steensted-Mogensen
  11. Stenalderjazz – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen
  12. This Is My Life – Søren Berlev, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Kim Larsen, Beck, Moloney

Prefab Sprout: Jordan: The Comeback

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On August 28, 1990, “Kitchenware” and “CBS” label released “Jordan: The Comeback”, the fifth studio Prefab Sprout studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, and was recorded by Thomas Dolby.

Personnel:

  • Paddy McAloon – lead vocals
  • Wendy Smith – vocal, guitar, keyboards
  • Martin McAloon – bass guitar
  • Neil Conti – drums, percussion
  • Luís Jardim – percussion
  • Judd Lander – harmonica
  • Jenny Agutter – spoken word
  • The Phantom Horns – horns
  • Paul Gomersall – recording
  • Paul Cuddeford – engineer assistant
  • Karen White – engineer assistant
  • Adrian Moore – engineer assistant
  • Charlie Smith – engineer assistant
  • Derek McCartney – engineer assistant
  • Chris Puram – engineer assistant
  • Mark Williams – engineer assistant
  • Eric Calvi – mixing
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Tim Young – mastering
  • Gerry Judah – cover concept, art direction
  • Peter Barrett – design
  • Andrew Biscomb – design
  • Jonathan Lovekin – cover photography
  • Trevor Hart – cover photography
  • The Douglas Brothers – group portrait

Track listing:

All tracks by Paddy McAloon.

  1. Looking for Atlantis
  2. Wild Horses
  3. Machine Gun Ibiza
  4. We let the Stars Go
  5. Carnival 2000
  6. Jordan: The Comeback
  7. Jesse James Symphony
  8. Jesse James Bolero
  9. Moon Dog
  10. All the World Loves Lovers
  11. All Boys Believe Anything
  12. The Ice Maiden
  13. Paris Smith
  14. The Wedding March
  15. One of the Broken
  16. Michael
  17. Mercy
  18. Scarlet Nights
  19. Doo Wop in Harlem

Matching Mole: Same

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In April 1972, “CBS” label released the self-titled, debut Matching Mole studio album. It was recorded December 1971 – February 1972, at “CBS Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil Miller, Robart Wyatt, David Sinclair and Bill MacCormick.

Personnel:

  • Phil Miller – guitar, arrangements
  • David Sinclair – piano, Hammond organ, arrangements
  • Bill MacCormick – bass, arrangements
  • Robert Wyatt – vocal, drums, Mellotron, piano, arrangements
  • Dave MacRae – electric piano
  • Richard Dodd – recording, engineer
  • Mike Fitzhenry – recording, engineer
  • Phillip Beckwith – engineer assistant

Track listing:

  1. Caroline – David Sinclair, Robert Wyatt
  2. Instant Pussy – Robert Wyatt
  3. Signed Curtain – Robert Wyatt
  4. Part of the Dance – Phil Miller
  5. Instant Kitten – Robert Wyatt
  6. Dedicated to Hugh, but You Weren’t Listening – Robert Wyatt
  7. Beer as in Braindeer – Robert Wyatt
  8. Immediate Curtain – Robert Wyatt

Black Widow: Sacrifice

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In March 1970, “CBS” label released “Sacrifice”, the debut Black Widow studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Patrick Meehan Jr.

Personnel:

  • Kip Trevor – vocals
  • Clive Jones – flute, saxophone, clarinet
  • Jim Gannon – lead and Spanish guitars, vibes
  • Zoot Taylor – organ, piano
  • Bob Bond – bass
  • Clive Box – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Jim Gannon, except where noted.

  1. In Ancient Days
  2. Way to Power
  3. Come to the Sabbat – Jim Gannon, Clive Jones
  4. Conjuration
  5. Seduction
  6. Attack of the Demon
  7. Sacrifice

Dragon: Sunshine

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In February 1977, “CBS” label released “Sunshine”, the third Dragon studio album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Peter Dawkins.

Personnel:

  • Marc Hunter – lead vocals
  • Robert M. Taylor – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Paul Hewson – keyboards
  • Todd Hunter – bass guitar
  • Kerry Jacobson – drums
  • Neil Storey – drums
  • Tony Buchanan – tenor saxophone
  • William Motzing – brass arranger
  • Bruce Brown – engineer
  • Wyn Wynard – engineer assistant
  • J. Peter Thoeming – art direction, design
  • Carroll Holloway – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Same Old Blues – Paul Hewson
  2. Blacktown Boogie – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor, Todd Hunter
  3. Sunshine – Paul Hewson
  4. On the Beachead – Robert M. Taylor
  5. This Time – Paul Hewson, Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Robert M. Taylor, Todd Hunter
  6. Get that Jive – Paul Hewson
  7. Street Between Your Feet – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor
  8. New Machine – Paul Hewson
  9. MX – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor
  10. The Letter – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor

Soft Machine: Fifth

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In July 1972, “CBS” label released “Fifth”, the fifth Soft Machine studio album. It was recorded November – December 1971, January – February 1972, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Elton Dean, Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper, Roy Babbington, Phil Howard and John Marshall.

Personnel:

  • Elton Dean – alto saxophone, saxello, Fender Rhodes electric piano
  • Mike Ratledge – Fender Rhodes electric piano, Lowrey organ
  • Hugh Hopper – bass guitar
  • Phil Howard – drums
  • John Marshall – drums
  • Roy Babbington – double bass

Track listing:

  1. All White – Mike Ratledge
  2. Drop – Mike Ratledge
  3. M C – Hugh Hopper
  4. As If – Mike Ratledge
  5. L B O – John Marshall
  6. Pigling Bland – Mike Ratledge
  7. Bone – Elton Dean