On May 7, 2024, Steve Albini died aged 61. He was singer-songwriter, musician (guitar, bass, drums), audio engineer and music journalist, member the bands Big Black, Rapeman and Shellac. Albini was the founder, owner, and principal engineer of the Chicago studio “Electrical Audio”. He recorded and produced thousands of albums, for various acts including Nirvana, The Pixies, Fugazi, Chris Connely, Volcano Suns, The Breeders, Superchunk, Ty Segall, The Wedding Present, Cheap Trick, Guided By Voices, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, PJ Harvey, Manic Street Preachers, Will Oldham, Red Crayola, The Jesus Lizard and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
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Oscar Peterson: Oscar Peterson Plays The Jerome Kern Songbook
In May 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Jerome Kern Songbook”, the 73rd Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded July – August 1959, at “Universal” in Chicago, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Oscar Peterson – piano
- Ray Brown – double bass
- Ed Thigpen – drums
- Merle Shore – artwork
Track listing:
All lyrics as noted, all music by Jerome Kern.
- I Won’t Dance – Dorothy Fields, Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Jimmy McHugh
- Bill – Oscar Hammerstein
- The Song Is You – Oscar Hammerstein
- A Fine Romance – Dorothy Fields
- Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man – Oscar Hammerstein
- Ol’ Man River – Oscar Hammerstein
- Long Ago (and Far Away) – Ira Gershwin
- Lovely to Look At – Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
- Pick Yourself Up – Dorothy Fields
- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – Ott Harbach
- The Way You Look Tonight – Dorothy Fields
- Yesterdays – Otto Harbach
Oscar Peterson: Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook
In May 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Harold Arlen Songbook”, album by Oscar Peterson. It was recorded July – August 1959, at “Universal Recorders” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Oscar Peterson – piano
- Herb Ellis – guitar
- Ray Brown – double bass
- Ed Thigpen – drums
- Merle Shore – design
Track listing:
- As Long as I Live – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- Come Rain or Come Shine – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
- Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- I’ve Got the World on a String – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- That Old Black Magic – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
- Let’s Fall in Love – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- Stormy Weather – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
- Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg
- Happiness is a Thing Called Joe – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg
- The Man that Got Away – Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin
- Ill Wind – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
Wilco: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
On April 23, 2002, “Nonesuch” label released “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”, the fourth Wilco studio album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, at “The Loft” in Chicago, and was produced by Jeff Tweedy, Leroy Bach, Jay Bennett, John Stirratt and Glenn Kotche.
Personnel:
- Jeff Tweedy – vocals, guitar, bass, horn and string arrangements
- Leroy Bach – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Jay Bennett – keyboards, engineer
- John Stirratt – bass, guitar, horn and strings arrangements
- Glenn Kotche – drums, percussion
- Craig Christiansen
- Jim O’Rourke – guitar, piano, synthesizer, additional engineering, mixing
- Ken Coomer – drums
- Jessy Greene – violin, cello
- Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello
- Chris Brickley – engineer
- Jonathan Parker – additional engineering
- Steve Rooke – mastering
- Lawrence Azerrad – art direction, design
- Sam Jones – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Jeff Tweedy, all music by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett, except where noted.
- I Am Trying to Break Your Heart – Jeff Tweedy
- Kamera
- Radio Cure
- War on War
- Jesus, Etc.
- Ashes of American Flags
- Heavy Metal Drummer – Jeff Tweedy
- I’m the Man Who Loves You
- Pot Kettle Black
- Poor Places
- Reservations
Tortoise: It’s All Around You
On April 6, 2004, “Thrill Jockey” label released “It’s All Around You”, the fifth Tortoise album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Soma Electronic Music Studios” in Chicago, Illinois.
Personnel:
- Jeff Parker – guitar
- Douglas McCombs – bass
- John McEntire – synthesizer, electronics, drums, recording, mixing
- John Herndon – drums
- Dan Bitney – percussion
- Kelly Hogan – additional vocals
- Roger Seibel – mastering
- Oliver Wasow – artwork
- Matthew Girardi – design
- Peter Girardi – design
- Sheila Sachs – layout
- Anna Z – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeff Parker, Douglas McCombs, John McEntire, John Herndon and Dan Bitney.
- It’s All Around You
- The Lithium Stiffs
- Crest
- Stretch (You Are All Right)
- Unknown
- Dot/Eyes
- On the Chin
- By Dawn
- Five Too Many
- Salt the Skies
Mclusky: Mclusky Do Dallas
On April 1, 2002, “Too Pure” label released “Mclusky Do Dallas”, the second Mclusky studio album. It was recorded April – June 2001, at “Electrical Audio” in Chicago, and was produced by Steve Albini.
Personnel:
- Andy Falkous – vocals, guitar
- Jonathan Chapple – vocals, bass
- Matthew Harding – drums
- Steve Albini – recording, engineer
- Richard Jackson – recording
- Chris Ludd – mastering
- Victoria Collier – design
- Stefam de Batselier – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Andy Falkous, Jonathan Chapple, and Matthew Harding, except where noted.
- Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues
- No New Wave No Fun
- Collagen Rock
- What We’ve Learned
- Day of the Deadringers
- Dethink to Survive
- Fuck This Band
- To Hell with Good Intentions
- Clique Application Form
- The World Loves Us and Is Our Bitch
- Alan Is a Cowboy Killer
- Gareth Brown Says
- Chases – Simon Alexander, Andy Falkous, Jonathan Chapple, Matthew Hardin
Superchunk: Tossing Seeds (Singles 89 – 91)
On April 1, 1992, “Merge” label released “Tossing Seeds (Singles 89–91)”, the third Superchunk album. The album was compiling a number of their earliest 7″ singles and Eps. All tracks were recorded 1989 – 1991, at ”Duck Kee Studios” and “Chicago Recording Company” in Chicago.
Personnel:
- Mac McCaughan – vocals, guitars
- Jim Wilbur – guitars
- Laura Balance – bass
- Laura King – drums
- Wendy Moore – cover art
Track listing:
- What Do I (1989)
- My Noise (1989)
- Train from Kansas City (1989)
- Slack Motherfucker (1990)
- Night Creatures (1990)
- Garlic (1990)
- Fishing (1991)
- Cool (1991)
- The Breadman (1991)
- Cast Iron (1991)
- Seed Toss (1991)
- It’s So Hard to Fall in Love (1991)
- Brand New Love (1991)
Ohio Players: Angel
In March 1977, “Mercury” label released “Angel”, the ninth Ohio Players studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Paragon” and “CRC” in Chicago, and was produced by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.
Personnel:
- Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner – vocals, guitars
- Clarence “Chet” Willis – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Billy Beck – vocals, grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hohner Clavinet, RMI Electric piano, ARP Odyssey Synthesizer, ARP string ensemble, Hammond B-3 organ, percussion
- Marshall “Rock” Jones – electric bass
- James “Diamond” Williams – vocals, drums, congas, cowbells, temple blocks, percussion
- Clarence “Satch” Satchell – vocals, flute, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, percussion
- Marvin “Merv” Pierce – trumpet
- Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks – trumpet
Track listing:
All tracks by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.
- Angel
- Merry-Go-Round
- Glad to Know You’re Mine
- Don’t Fight My Love
- Body Vibes
- Can You Still Love Me?
- O-H-I-O
- Faith
Jim O’Rourke: Eureka
On February 25, 1999, “Drag City” label released “Eureka”, the second Jim O’Rourke album. It was recorded July 1997 – December 1998, at “Steamroom” and “Solid Sound” in Chicago, and was produced by Jim O’Rourke.
Personnel:
- Jim O’Rourke – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, organ, synthesizer, bells
- Ken Champion – pedal steel guitar, piano
- Richard Skabbs – organ
- Darin Gray – bass guitar
- Rian Murphy – drums
- Glenn Kotche – drums, percussion
- Tim Barnes – percussion
- Steve Butters – percussion
- Ken Vandermark – saxophone
- Joan Morrone – French horn
- Jeb Bishop – trombone
- Rob Mazurek – cornet
- Bob Weston – trumpet
- Mike Colligan – clarinet
- Julie Pomerleau – violin, viola
- Fred Lonberg-Holm – cello
- Brian Calvin – backing vocals
- Jeff Stafford – backing vocals
- Jennifer Peterson – backing vocals
- Maureen Loughnane – backing vocals
- Edith Frost – backing vocals
- Teria Gartelos – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Jim O’Rourke, except where noted.
- Prelude to 110 or 220/Women of the World – Jim O’Rourke, Ivor Cutler
- Ghost Ship in a Storm
- Movie on the Way Down
- Through the Night Softly
- Please Patronize Our Sponsors
- Something Big – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- Eureka
- Happy Holidays
Oscar Peterson: Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song Book
In February 1960, “Verve” label released “Oscar Peterson Plays the Duke Ellington Song”, the 70th Oscar Peterson album. It was recorded July – August 1959, at “Universal” in Chicago, and was produced by Norman Granz.
Personnel:
- Oscar Peterson – piano
- Ray Brown – double bass
- Ed Thigpen – drums
- John Altoon – artwork
Track listing:
- Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
- Sophisticated Lady – lyrics by Mitchell Parish, music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- Rockin’ in Rhythm – music by Duke Ellington, Harry Carney, Irving Mills
- Prelude to a Kiss – lyrics by Mack Gordon, Music by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- In a Mellow Tone – lyrics by Milt Gabler, music by Duke Ellington
- Cotton Tail – lyrics and music by Duke Ellington
- Just A-sittin’ and A-Rockin’ – lyrics by Lee Gaines, music by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
- Things Ain’t What They Used To Be – lyrics by Ted Persons, music by Mercer Ellington
- Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) – lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, music by Duke Ellington
- Do Nothing till You Hear from Me – lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Duke Ellington
- John Hardy’s Wife – Mercer Ellington
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