On August 24, 1984, “Twin / Tone Records” label released “Say What You Will, Clarence…Karl Sold the Truck”, the debut Soul Asylum album. It was recorded 1981 – 1984, and was produced by Bob Mould.
In August 1971, “MAM Records” label released “Himself”, the debut Gilbert O’Sullivan album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Audio International Studios” in London, and was produced by Gordon Mills. In 2009, “Hot Press” ranked “Himself” at number 100 on its list of the “250 Greatest Irish Albums of All Time”.
In August 1977, “Albert” label released the self-titled, debut Angels (The) album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Personnel:
Doc Neeson – lead vocals
Rick Brewster – lead guitar
John Brewster – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Chris Bailey – bass guitar
Buzz Throckman – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by John Brewster, Rick Brewster and Bernard “Doc” Neeson, except where noted.
Take Me Home – John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Doc Neeson, Graham Bidstrup
You’re a Lady Now
Goin’ Down – William Donald Nix
Shelter from the Rain – John Brewster, Graham Bidstrup
On August 14, 2020, “Polydor” label released “Open Up Your Head”, the debut Sea Girls studio album. It was recorded in 2020 at “Snap!”, “Octagon”, “Assault & Battery” and “The Pool Studios” in London, and was produced by Larry Hibbitt.
Personnel:
Henry Camamile – vocals, guitars
Rory Young – guitars, backing vocals
Andrew Dawson – bass, backing vocals
Oli Khan – drums, keyboards
James Mottershead – engineer
Alex O’Donovan – editing, engineer
Jonny Breakwell – engineer assistant
Billy Foster – engineer assistant
Richie Kennedy – engineer assistant
Xander Wright – engineer assistant
Cenzo Townshend – mixing
Camden Clarke – mixing assistant
Robert Sellens – mixing assistant
Nick Watson – mastering
Richard Andrews – design
Andrew Cooper – photography
Harris Thomlinson Spence – photography
Matthew Parri Thomas – photography
Track listing:
Transplant – Henry Camamile, Jonathan Green
All I Want to Hear You Say – Henry Camamile, Max Wolfgang
So You Really Wanna Know – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young
Lie to Me – Henry Camamile, Jennifer Decilveo
Call Me Out – Henry Camamile
Closer – Rory Young
Forever – Rory Young
Weight in Gold – Henry Camamile, Iain Archer
Ready for More – Henry Camamile, Max Wolfgang
Violet – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young, Max Wolfgang
Shake – Rory Young
Damage Done – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young, William Bloomfield
On August 9, 2019, “RCA” label released “Now, Not Yet”, the debut Half Alive studio album. It was recorded 2017 – 2019, and was produced by Mike Crossey, Eric Palmquist, Mike Elizondo, Ariel Rechtshaid, Paul Meany, Josh Taylor, J. Tyler Johnson and Brett Kramer,
Personnel:
Josh Taylor – lead singer, horn, choir
J. Tyler Johnson – bass, horn, strings, choir
Brett Kramer – drums, horn, choir
Mike Elizondo – keyboards, choir
Eric Palmquist – keyboards
Paul Meany – keyboards
Lemar Guillary – trombone
Mike Cottone – trumpet, fluegelhorn, horn
Taylor Covey – horn
Vinney Dawson – horn
Emiko Bankson – strings, choir
Kimbra – vocals
Samm Henshaw – vocals
Mike Elizondo – programmer
Paul Meany – programmer
Eric Palmquist – programmer, engineer
Emiko Bankson – engineer
Stephen Sesso – engineer
Brent Arrowood – engineer
John DeBold – engineer
Alonzo Lazaro – engineer assistant
Jasmine Chen – engineer assistant
Matt DiMona – engineer assistant
Adam Hawkins – mixing
Chris Gehringer – mastering
Henry Lunetta – editor
Track listing:
All tracks by Josh Taylor, Brett Kramer, and J Tyler Johnson, except where noted.
OK OK?
Rumaway
Maybe
The Notion
Still Feel – Emiko Bankson, James Krausse, Rachel Kramer
On July 24, 1990, “I.R.S.” label released “Un-Led-Ed”, the debut Dread Zeppelin album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Jah Paul Jo and Rasta Li-Mon.
The Memphis Hornies (Saxwell, Raji, Spam Acid) – horn section
The Dreadettes – backing vocals
Michael Jordanaires – background vocals
Rasta Li-Mon – engineer
Plant ‘n’ Paige – mastering
Bryant Fernandez, Hugh Brown – art direction
Bruce Fernandez, Andy Castro, Fred Davis – photography
Track listing:
Black Dog – John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant / Hound Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Heartbreaker (At the End of Lonely Street) – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant / Heartbreak Hotel – Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, Elvis Presley
Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman) – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Your Time Is Gonna Come – John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page
Bring It on Home – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Whole Lotta Love – John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Black Mountain Side – Jimmy Page
I Can’t Quit You Baby – Willie Dixon
Immigrant Song – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
Moby Dick – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page
On July 20, 2021, Charles Edward Weiss died aged 76, He was singer and songwriter, known for his eclectic mix of blues, rock and roll and beat poetry. Weiss performed with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Roger Miller, Dr. John and Tom Waits. Rickie Lee Jones dedicated him the song “Chuck E.’s In Love”, from her 1979 debut album.
On July 15, 2016, “Dot Records” label released “We’re All Somebody from Somewhere”, the debut Steven Tyler studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Bell Tone Studios”, “Benchmark Sound Studios”, “House of Blues Studios”, “The Village Studios”, “Maverick Studios”, “Jingle Punk Studios”, “Ladybug Studios”, “Poppy Studios”, “Sienna Recordings Studios”, “The Barn Studio”, “Hound’s Ear Studio”, “Sound Stage Studio” and “Starstruck Studios”. and was produced by Steven Tyler, T Bone Burnett, Marti Frederiksen, Jaren Johnston, Jeff Peters, Poo Bear, Jared Gutstadt, Dann Huff and Luke Silas.
Personnel:
Steven Tyler – vocals
Loving Mary Band
Marti Frederiksen – guitar, bass, drums
Suzie McNeil – vocal
Rebecca Lynn Howard – vocal
Andrew Mactaggart – guitar
Elisha Hoffman – drums
Sarah Tomek – drums
Roger Alan Nichols – engineer
Ted Jensen – mastering
Gavin Lurssen – remastering
Michael Cersosimo – design
Andrew Ross, Rick Hicks, Zane Peterson, Katrina McNaughton – graphics
George Holz, Zach Whitford – photography
Brianna Steinitz, Ivy Skoff, Kari Smith, Laurel Kittleson, Mike Griffith – production coordinator
Track listing:
My Own Worst Enemy – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
We’re All Somebody from Somewhere – Steven Tyler, Jaren Johnston
Hold On (Won’t Let Go) – Steven Tyler, Jason Boyd, Jared Gutstadt, Jeff Peters
It Ain’t Easy – Steven Tyler, Cary Barlowe, Nathan Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey
Love Is Your Name – Lindsey Lee, Eric Paslay
I Make My Own Sunshine – Alyssa Bonagura
Gypsy Girl – Steven Tyler, Ross Copperman, David Hodges
Somebody New – Steven Tyler, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges
Only Heaven – Steven Tyler, Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly & Me – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
Red, White & You – Steven Tyler, Nathan Barlowe, Levi Hummon, Jon Vella
Sweet Louisiana – Steven Tyler, Nathan Barlowe, Cari Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey
What Am I Doin’ Right – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
On July 11, 2014, “RCA” label released “Strange Desire”, the debut Bleachers album. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, and was produced by Jack Antonoff, John Hill, Greg Kurstin and Vince Clarke.
