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Roxy Music: Manifesto

On March 16, 1979, “E. G.” label released “Manifesto”, the sixth Roxy Music studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Ridge Farm” in Rusper, England, “Basing Street” in London, and was produced by Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera, Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards, harmonica
  • Phil Manzanera – guitar
  • Andy Mackay – oboe, saxophone
  • Paul Thompson – drums
  • Paul Carrack – keyboards
  • Richard Tee – piano
  • Alan Spenner – bass
  • Gary Tibbs – bass
  • Steve Ferrone – drums
  • Rick Marotta – drums
  • Melissa Manchester – backing vocals
  • Luther Vandross – backing vocals
  • Rhett Davies – recording
  • Jimmy Douglass – engineer
  • Phill Brown – engineer
  • Randy Mason – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Ferry, except where noted.

East Side

  1. Manifesto – Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  2. Trash – Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  3. Angel Eyes – Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay
  4. Still Falls the Rain – Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  5. Stronger Through the Years

West Side

  1. Ain’t That So
  2. My Little Girl – Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  3. Dance Away
  4. Cry, Cry, Cry
  5. Spin Me Round

Killing Joke: What’s THIS For…!”,

In June 1081, “E. G.” label released “What’s THIS For…!”, the second Killing Joke studio album. It was recorded December 1980 – February 1981, at “Townhouse Studios” in London and was produced by Nick Launay, Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Martin Glover and Geordie Walker.

Personnel:

  • Jaz Coleman – vocals, synthesizer
  • Kevin “Geordie” Walker – guitar
  • Martin “Youth” Glover – bass guitar
  • Paul Ferguson – vocals, drums
  • Hugh Padgham – recording
  • Nick Launay – recording, mixing
  • Mike Coles – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Martin Glover and Geordie Walker.

  1. The Fall of Because
  2. Tension
  3. Unspeakable
  4. Butcher
  5. Follow the Leaders
  6. Madness
  7. Who Told You How?
  8. Exit