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Al Green: Al Green Explores Your Mind

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In October 1974, “Hi” label released “Al Green Explores Your Mind”, the eighth Al Green album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Willie Mitchell.  In 2004, the album song “Take Me to the River” was ranked at number 117 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Personnel:

  • Al Green – vocals
  • Teenie Hodges- guitar
  • Charles Hodges- organ, piano
  • Archie Turner, Michael Allen – piano
  • Leroy Hodges- bass
  • Howard Grimes- drums, congas
  • Andrew Love, Ed Logan – tenor saxophone
  • James Mitchell – baritone saxophone
  • Wayne Jackson– trumpet
  • Jack Hale – trombone
  • Charles Chalmers, Donna Rhodes, Sandra Rhodes – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Green; except where noted.

  1. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
  2. Take Me to the River – Al Green, Mabon “Teenie” Hodges
  3. God Blessed Our Love – Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Earl Randle
  4. The City – Al Green, Charles Hodges
  5. One Nite Stand
  6. I’m Hooked on You – Al Green, Willie Mitchell
  7. Stay with Me Forever – Al Green, Alma Sanders
  8. Hangin’ On – Al Green, Michael Allen
  9. School Days

Steve Miller Band: The Joker

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In October 1973, “Capitol” label released “The Joker”, the eighth Steve Miller Band album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Steve Miller. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • “Sneaky” Pete Kleinow– pedal steel guitar
  • Dick Thompson – organ, clavinet
  • Gerald Johnson – vocals, bass guitar
  • Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
  • John King – drums
  • John Van Hamersveld, Norman Seeff– design
  • Norman Seeff – photography

Track listing:

  1. Sugar Babe – Steve Miller
  2. Mary Lou – Obie Jessie, Sam Ling
  3. Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma – Steve Miller
  4. Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ but Trash – Chuck Calhoun
  5. The Joker – Steve Miller, Eddie Curtis, Ahmet Ertegün
  6. The Lovin’ Cup – Steve Miller
  7. Come On in My Kitchen ( recorded live at the Tower Theater, Philadelphia) – Robert Johnson
  8. Evil (live) – Steve Miller
  9. Something to Believe In – Steve Miller

Procol Harum: Procol’s Ninth

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In September 1975, “Chrysalis” label released “Procol’s Ninth”, the eighth Procol Harum studio album. t was recorded in 1975, and was produced by  Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

Personnel:

  • Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
  • Mick Grabham– guitar
  • Chris Copping– organ
  • Alan Cartwright– bass guitar
  • J. Wilson– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, except where noted.

  1. Pandora’s Box
  2. Fool’s Gold
  3. Taking the Time
  4. The Unquiet Zone
  5. The Final Thrust
  6. I Keep Forgetting – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  7. Without a Doubt
  8. The Piper’s Tune
  9. Typewriter Torment
  10. Eight Days a Week – John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Los Lobos: The Neighborhood

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On September 4, 1990, “Slash Records” label released “The Neighborhood”, the eighth Los Lobos album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Larry Hirsch, David K. Hidalgo, Cesar J. Rosas, Louie F. Pérez, Jr., Conrad R. Lozano and Steve M. Berlin.

Personnel:

  • David K. Hidalgo- vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, 6-string bass, tiple, accordion, bajo sexto, violin, Hawaiian steel, koto guitar, drums, percussion
  • Cesar J. Rosas- vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bajo-sexto, huanpanguera
  • Conrad R. Lozano- vocals, Fender precision and 5-string bass, guitarron, upright bass
  • Louie F. Pérez, Jr.- drums, percussion, guitars, jarana, hidalguer
  • Steve M. Berlin- tenor, baritone and soprano saxophones, organ, clavinet, percussion
  • John Hiatt– vocals
  • Levon Helm- vocals, mandolin
  • Danny Timms – organ, Wurlitzer, piano
  • Mitchell Froom- harmonium
  • Jerry Marotta– drums
  • Alex Acuña- percussion, shekere, hand drums
  • Jim Keltner- drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by David K. Hidalgo and Louie F. Pérez, Jr., except where noted.

  1. Down on the Riverbed
  2. Emily
  3. I Walk Alone
  4. Angel Dance
  5. Little John of God
  6. Deep Dark Hole
  7. Georgia Slop – Jimmy McCracklin
  8. I Can’t Understand- Cesar J.Rosas, Willie Dixon
  9. The Giving Tree
  10. Take My Hand
  11. Jenny’s Got a Pony
  12. Be Still
  13. The Neighborhood

Nine Inch nails: Hesitation Marks

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On September 3, 2013, “Columbia” label released “Hesitation Marks”, the eighth Nine Inch Nails studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2013, and was produced by Alan Moulder, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Personnel:

  • Trent Reznor– vocals, electronics, guitar, percussion, bass, Wurlitzer, dulcitone, wheelharp, piano, saxophone
  • Lindsey Buckingham– guitars
  • Adrian Belew– guitars, electronics, backing vocals
  • Daniel Rowland – electronics, guitar, additional sound design
  • Alessandro Cortini– electronics
  • Pino Palladino– bass
  • Ilan Rubin– toms, live drums
  • Eugene Goreshter– strings, electronics, violin, bass
  • Joshua Eustis– backing vocals
  • Atticus Ross– engineer
  • Jun Murakawa, Dustin Mosley, Ghian Wright– engineer
  • Michael Patterson– engineer, mixing
  • Alan Moulder– engineer, mixing
  • Joe Barresi– drum recording
  • Tom Baker – mastering
  • Russell Mills– artwork
  • Rob Sheridan– art direction
  • Mike Fasano– drum technician

Track listing:

All tracks by Trent Reznor, except where noted.

  1. The Eater of Dreams – Trent Reznor, Alessandro Cortini
  2. Copy of a
  3. Came Back Haunted
  4. Find My Way
  5. All Time Low
  6. Disappointed
  7. Everything
  8. Satellite
  9. Various Methods of Escape
  10. Running
  11. I Would for You
  12. In Two
  13. While I’m Still Here – contains a lyrical interpolation from “Weary Blues From Waitin'”  by Hank Williams.
  14. Black Noise

The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers Of The Road

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In August 1981, “Arista” label released “Brothers of the Road”, the eighth Allman Brothers Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in March 1981, at “Young’un Sound” in Nashville, and was produced by John Ryan.

Personnel:

  • Gregg Allman– vocals, organ, acoustic guitar
  • Dickey Betts– vocals, lead, slide, and acoustic guitar
  • “Dangerous” Dan Toler– lead and rhythm guitar
  • David “Rook” Goldflies– bass
  • Butch Trucks– drums
  • David “Frankie” Toler– drums
  • Mark “Tito” Morris– congas, timbales, percussion
  • Mike Lawler– pianos, synthesizers, clavinet
  • Charlie Daniels– fiddle
  • Jimmy Hall– sax
  • Thomas Cain, Johnny Cobb, Jimmy Hall, Chip Young, Greg Guidry, Joy Lannon, Donna McElroy, Keith England, Jeff Silverman, Randall Hart, Peter Kingsberry, Joe Pizzulo – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Brothers of the Road – Dickey Betts, Jim Goff
  2. Leavin’ – Gregg Allman
  3. Straight from the Heart – Dickey Betts, Johnny Cobb
  4. The Heat Is On – Dickey Betts, Mike Lawler, Buddy Yochim
  5. Maybe We Can Go Back to Yesterday – Dickey Betts, Dan Toler
  6. The Judgment – Dickey Betts
  7. Two Rights – Dickey Betts, Cobb, Lawler
  8. Never Knew How Much (I Needed You) – Gregg Allman
  9. Things You Used to Do – Gregg Allman, Keith England
  10. I Beg of You – Rose Marie McCoy, Kelly Owens

INXS: Welcome To Wherever You Are

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On August 3, 1992, “Atlantic” label released “Welcome to Wherever You Are”, the eighth INXS album. It was recorded 1991–1992, at “Rhinoceros Recordings” in Sydney, and was produced by Mark Opitz, Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss and Tim Farriss. In 1997, the album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Michael Hutchence– vocals
  • Kirk Pengilly– vocals, guitar, saxophone
  • Andrew Farriss– guitar, keyboards
  • Garry Gary Beers– bass guitar
  • Jon Farriss– drums, percussion
  • Tim Farriss– guitar
  • Australian Concert Orchestra
  • Deni Hines – backing vocals
  • Sunil De Silva – percussion
  • Colin Piper – conductor
  • Mick Kenny, Andrew Farriss – orchestral arrangements
  • Neil Sandbach – orchestral engineer
  • Niven Garland – engineer
  • Melissa Van Twest – engineer assistant
  • Bob Clearmountain– mixing
  • Leon Zervos – mastering
  • Michael Nash Assoc. – design
  • Steve Pyke– cover photography
  • Peggy Sirota – photography
    Track listing:

    All tracks by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, except where noted.

    1. Questions – Andrew Farriss
    2. Heaven Sent – Andrew Farriss
    3. Communication
    4. Taste It
    5. Not Enough Time
    6. All Around
    7. Baby Don’t Cry – Andrew Farriss
    8. Beautiful Girl – Andrew Farriss
    9. Wishing Well
    10. Back on Line – Jon Farriss, Michael Hutchence
    11. Strange Desire
    12. Men and Women – Michael Hutchence

Ry Cooder: Bop Till You Drop

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In July 1979, “Warner Bros” label released “Bop till You Drop”, the eight Ry Cooder album. It was recorded in 1978, at “Warner Brothers Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ry Cooder. It was the first digitally recorded major-label album in popular music, recorded on a digital 32-track machine built by 3M.

Personnel:

  • Ry Cooder – vocals, guitars, mandolin
  • David Lindley– guitar, mandolin
  • Ronnie Barron– organ, guitar, keyboards
  • Loyd Clifft – assistant engineer
  • Tim Drummond– bass
  • Cliff Givens – vocals, backing vocals
  • Patrick Henderson– organ, keyboards
  • Milt Holland– percussion, drums
  • Herman E. Johnson – vocals, backing vocals
  • Jim Keltner– drums
  • Chaka Khan– vocals
  • Jimmy Adams – vocals
  • Simon Pico Payne – vocals
  • Bobby King– vocals, backing vocals
  • Randy Lorenzo – vocals, backing vocals
  • George “Biggie” McFadden – vocals, backing vocals
  • Greg Prestopino – vocals, backing vocals
  • Bill Johnson – backing vocals
  • Lee Herschberg – engineer
  • Mike Salisbury – design
  • David Alexander – photography
  • David Kraai – technical support
  • Penny Ringwood – production coordination
  • Vicki Fortson – production coordination

Track listing:

  1. Little Sister – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
  2. Go Home Girl – Arthur Alexander
  3. The Very Thing That Makes You Rich (Makes Me Poor) – Sidney Bailey
  4. I Think It’s Going to Work Out Fine – Rose Marie McCoy, Sylvia McKinney
  5. Down in Hollywood – Ry Cooder, Tim Drummond
  6. Look at Granny Run Run – Jerry Ragovoy, Mort Shuman
  7. Trouble, You Can’t Fool Me – Frederick Knight, Aaron Varnell
  8. Don’t Mess Up a Good Thing – Oliver Sain
  9. I Can’t Win – Lester Johnson, Clifton Knight, Dave Richardson

Roy Harper: HQ

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In June 1975, “Harvest” label released “HQ”, the eighth Roy Harper studio album. It was recorded in March 1975 at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Jenner.

Personnel:

  • Roy Harper– vocals, guitar
  • David Gilmour– guitar
  • Chris Spedding– guitar
  • Dave Cochran –bass
  • John Paul Jones– bass
  • Steve Broughton –drums
  • Bill Bruford– drums
  • TheGrimethorpe Colliery Band – brass
  • Hipgnosis – artwork, design

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Harper

  1. The Game (Parts 1–5)
  2. he Spirit Lives
  3. Grown Ups Are Just Silly Children
  4. Referendum (Legend)
  5. Forget Me Not
  6. Hallucinating Light
  7. When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease

Uriah Heep: Return To Fantasy

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In June 1975, “Bronze” label released “Return to Fantasy”, the eighth Uriah Heep studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Lansdowne Studios” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Gerry Bron.

Personnel:

  • David Byron – lead vocals
  • Mick Box – guitar
  • Ken Hensley – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, guitars
  • John Wetton – vocals, bass guitar, mellotron
  • Lee Kerslake – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing

All tracks by Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake, except where noted.

  1. Return to Fantasy – David Byron, Ken Hensley
  2. Shady Lady
  3. Devil’s Daughter
  4. Beautiful Dream
  5. Prima Donna
  6. Your Turn to Remember – Ken Hensley
  7. Showdown
  8. Why Did You Go
  9. A Year or a Day – Ken Hensley