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Audioslave: Same

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On November 19, 2002, “Epic” and “Interscope” labels released the self-titled, debut Audioslave album. It was recorded May 2001 – June 2002, at “Cello Studios” in Hollywood, “Royaltone Studios” in Burbank, California, “Studio Litho” and “Studio X” in Seattle, Washington, “Akadamie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Rick Rubin, Chris Cornell, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk and Tom Morello.

Personnel:

  • Chris Cornell– vocals
  • Tom Morello– guitars
  • Tim Commerford– bass
  • Brad Wilk– drums
  • David Schiffman, Andrew Scheps – recording
  • John Burton, Floyd Reitsma, Thom Russo, and Andrew Scheps, assisted by Chris Holmes, Darron Mora – additional engineering
  • Rich Costey – mixing
  • Vlado Meller – mastering
  • Steve Kadison – mastering assistant
  • Greg Fidelman, Thom Russo, Andrew Scheps – digital editing
  • Storm Thorgerson, Peter Curzon – album cover
  • Storm Thorgerson – art direction
  • Dan Abbott, Finlay Cowan – art direction assistant
  • Peter Curzon – “Flame” logo design
  • Rupert Truman – photography
  • Danny Clinch – band photographs
  • Sculpture made by Hothouse
  • Lindsay Chase – production coordinator

Track listing:

All lyrics by Chris Cornell; all music by Chris Cornell, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk and Tom Morello.

  1. Cochise
  2. Show Me How to Live
  3. Gasoline
  4. What You Are
  5. Like a Stone
  6. Set it Off
  7. Shadow on the Sun
  8. I Am the Highway
  9. Exploder
  10. Hypnotize
  11. Bring Em Back Alive
  12. Light My Way
  13. Getaway Car
  14. The Last Remaining Light

The Stranglers: Aural Sculptures

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In November 1984, “Epic” label released “Aural Sculpture”, the eighth Stranglers (The) album. It was recorded 1983 – 1984, at “ICP Recording Studios” in Brussels, and was produced by Laurie Latham, Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel,  Dave Greenfield and Jet Black.

Personnel:

  • Hugh Cornwell- vocals, guitar
  • Dave Greenfield– keyboards
  • Jean-Jacques Burnel– vocals, bass
  • Jet Black– drums, percussion
  • Tim Whitehead – saxophone
  • Paul Spong – trumpet
  • Paul Nieman – trombone
  • Carmen Franco – vocals
  • George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers, Tony Jackson – backing vocals
  • Christian “Djoum” Ramon, Erwin Autrique – additional engineering
  • Simon Cantwell – art direction
  • John King – artwork (ear sculpture)
  • John Kisch – front cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel,  Dave Greenfield and Jet Black.

  1. Ice Queen
  2. Skin Deep
  3. Let Me Down Easy
  4. No Mercy
  5. North Winds
  6. Uptown
  7. Punch & Judy
  8. Spain
  9. Laughing
  10. Souls
  11. Mad Hatter

Dan Fogelberg: Phoenix

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In November 1979, “Full Moon” and “Epic” labels released “Phoenix”, the sixth Dan Fogelberg album. It was recorded November 1978 – October 1979, at “Northstar Studios” in Boulder; “Quadraphonic Sound Studios” in Nashville; “Bayshore Recording Studios” in Coconut Grove, “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and “Record Plant” in Sausalito, and was produced by Dan Fogelberg, Marty Lewisand and Norbert Putnam.

Personnel:

  • Dan Fogelberg – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, Prophet 5, electricand acoustic pianos, bass guitar, orchestral arrangements, cover art
  • Marty Lewis – tambourine
  • Paul Harris– acoustic piano
  • Mike Utley– organ
  • Norbert Putnam– bass guitar
  • Andy Newmark– drums
  • Russ Kunkel– drums, congas
  • Kenneth A. Buttrey– percussion
  • Jody Linscott– congas, conductor
  • Tom Scott– saxophone, lyricon
  • Jerry Hey– flugelhorn
  • Gayle Levant – harp
  • Sid Sharp – concertmaster
  • Glen Spreen – orchestral arrangements
  • Jeff Guercio, Marty Lewis – engineer
  • Joe Walsh – music consultant
  • Design: Kosh – art direction
  • Andy Katz – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Daniel Fogelberg.

  1. Tullamore Dew
  2. Phoenix
  3. Gypsy Wind
  4. The Last to Know
  5. Face the Fire
  6. Wishing on the Moon
  7. Heart Hotels
  8. Longer
  9. Beggar’s Game
  10. Along the Road

The Edgar Winter Group: They Only Come Out at Night

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In November 1972, “Epic” label released “They Only Come Out at Night”, the first  Edgar Winter Group (The) album, and the third Edgar Winter album overall. It was recorded August – September 1972, and was produced by Rick Derringer.

Personnel:

  • Edgar Winter– vocals, organ, synthesizer, piano, clavinet, marimba, saxophone, timbales, liner notes
  • Rick Derringer– vocals, guitar, bass, pedal steel guitar, claves
  • Dan Hartman– vocals, guitar, bass, ukulele, percussion, maracas
  • Randy Jo Hobbs– bass
  • Johnny Badanjek– drums
  • Ronnie Montrose– guitar, mandolin
  • Chuck Ruff– vocals, conga, drums
  • Bill Szymczyk– technical director

Track listing:

All tracks by Edgar Winter and Dan Hartman, except where noted.

  1. Hangin’ Around
  2. When it Comes
  3. Alta Mira
  4. Free Ride – Dan Hartman
  5. Undercover Man
  6. Round & Round – Edgar Winter
  7. Rock ‘n’ Roll Boogie Woogie Blues – Barbara Winter, Ronnie Montrose
  8. Autumn – Dan Hartman
  9. We All Had a Real Good Time
  10. Frankenstein – Edgar Winter

 

Colin Blunstone: One Year

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In November 1971, “Epic” label released “One Year”, the debut Colin Blunstone studio album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, and was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White.

Personnel:

  • Colin Blunstone– vocals, guitar
  • Alan Crosthwaite – guitar
  • Russ Ballard– guitar
  • Rod Argent– keyboards
  • Jim Rodford– bass guitar
  • Robert Henrit– drums
  • Rod Argent– arrangements
  • Tony Visconti, John Fiddy, Chris Gunning– arrangements
  • Peter Vince, Jerry Boys – engineer
  • Paul Ostrer – photography

Track listing:

  1. She Loves the Way They Love Her – Rod Argent, Chris White
  2. Misty Roses – Tim Hardin
  3. Smokey Day – Rod Argent, Chris White
  4. Caroline Goodbye – Colin Blunstone
  5. Though You Are Far Away – Colin Blunstone
  6. Mary Won’t You Warm My Bed – Mike d’Abo
  7. Her Song – Rod Argent, Chris White
  8. I Can’t Live Without You – Colin Blunstone
  9. Let Me Come Closer to You – Colin Blunstone
  10. Say You Don’t Mind – Denny Laine

Joe Satriani: Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards

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On October 5, 2010, “Epic” label released “Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards”, the thirteenth Joe Satriani studio album. It was recorded June–August 2010, at “Skywalker Sound” in Nicasio; “Studio 2” in San Francisco, and was produced by Joe Satriani and Mike Fraser.

Personnel:

  • Joe Satriani– guitar, keyboard, bass, engineering
  • Mike Keneally– keyboard
  • Jeff Campitelli– drums, percussion
  • Allen Whitman – bass
  • Mike Fraser– engineer, mixing
  • Mike Boden – engineer, digital editing
  • Dann Michael Thompson, Judy Kirschner – engineer assistant
  • Eric Mosher – additional editing, mixing
  • George Marino – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Satriani.

  1. Premonition
  2. Dream Song
  3. Pyrrhic Victoria
  4. Light Years Away
  5. Solitude
  6. Littleworth Lane
  7. The Golden Room
  8. Two Sides to Every Story
  9. Wormhole Wizards
  10. Wind in the Trees
  11. God is Crying

Bad English: Same

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On June 26, 1989, “Epic” label released the self-titled, debut Bad English album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “One on One Recording Studios”, “A&M Studios”, “Conway Studios”, “Secret Sound L.A”. and “Pacific Sound”, and was produced by Richie Zito. The album was certified Platinum in US by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • John Waite- lead vocals
  • Neal Schon- lead and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain- keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ricky Phillips- bass, backing vocals
  • Deen Castronovo- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Phil Kaffel – engineer, mixing
  • Mike Fraser– mixing
  • George Marino- mastering

Track listing:

  1. Best of What I Go – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon
  2. Heaven Is a 4 Letter Word – Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, John Waite, Mark Spiro
  3. Possession – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips
  4. Forget Me Not – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Mark Spiro
  5. When I See You Smile – Diane Warren
  6. Tough Times Don’t Last – Jonathan Cain, David Roberts, John Waite
  7. Ghost in Your Heart – John Waite, Martin Page, Jonathan Cain
  8. Price of Love – John Waite, Jonathan Cain
  9. Ready When You Are – Jonathan Cain, John Waite, Neal Schon, Todd Cerney
  10. Lay Down – John Waite, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  11. The Restless Ones – John Waite, Jonathan Cain, Ricky Phillips
  12. Rockin; Horse – Neal Schon, John Waite, Jonathan Cain
  13. Don’t Walk Away – Andy Hill, Peter Sinfield

Joe Satriani: Strange Beautiful Music

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On June 25, 2002, “Epic” label released “Strange Beautiful Music”, the ninth Joe Satriani studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “The Plant” in Sausalito, California; “Studio 21” in San Francisco, and was produced by Joe Satriani, Eric Caudieux and John Cuniberti.

Personnel:

  • Joe Satriani– guitar, banjo, keyboard, sitar, autoharp, bass,  engineer,  mixing
  • Robert Fripp– Frippertronics
  • Eric Caudieux– keyboard, digital editing
  • Matt Bissonette– bass
  • Jeff Campitelli– drums, percussion
  • Gregg Bissonette– drums
  • John Cuniberti – percussion, engineer, mixing
  • Pia Vai– harp
  • Justin Phelps – engineer assistant, digital editing
  • Bernie Grundman– mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Satriani, except where noted.

  1. Oriental Melody
  2. Belly Dancer
  3. Starry Night
  4. Chords of Life
  5. Mind Storm
  6. Sleep Walk – Santo Farina, Johnny Farina
  7. New Last Jam
  8. Mountain Song
  9. What Breaks a Heart
  10. Seven String
  11. Hill Groove
  12. The Journey
  13. The Traveler
  14. You Saved My Life

The Screaming Trees: Dust

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On June 25, 1996, “Epic” label released “Dust”, the seventh and final Screaming Trees (The) studio album. It was recorded 1995-1996 at “Capitol Studios” and “Sunset Sound Factory” in Hollywood, and “The Hit Factory” in New York, and was produced by George Drakoulias.

Personnel:

  • Gary Lee Conner– acoustic and electric guitar, sitar, backing vocals
  • Mark Lanegan- lead vocals, guitar
  • Van Conner- bass, guitar, backing vocals
  • Barrett Martin-  percussion,  cello,  drums,  conga,  harmonium, tabla, djembe
  • George Drakoulias- percussion
  • Chris Goss, Brian Jenkins, 21st Street Singers – backing vocals
  • Mike McCready- guitar solo
  • Jeff Nolan – guitar
  • Benmont Tench- organ, electric piano, mellotron, piano
  • Mark Danielson – front cover artwork
  • Danny Clinch – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Van Conner, Gary Lee Conner, Mark Lanegan except where noted.

  1. Halo of Ashes – Van Conner, Gary Lee Conner, Mark Lanegan, Barrett Martin
  2. All I Know
  3. Look at You
  4. Dying Days
  5. Make My Mind
  6. Sworn and Broken
  7. Witness
  8. Traveler
  9. Dime Western – Van Conner, Gary Lee Conner, Mark Lanegan, Barrett Martin
  10. Gospel Plow – Van Conner, Gary Lee Conner, Mark Lanegan, Barrett Martin

Keb Mo’: Just Like You

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On June 18, 1996, “Epic” label released “Just Like You”, the third Keb’ Mo’ studio album. It was recorded in 1996, and was produced by John Porter. In 1997, “Just Like You” won the “Grammy Award” for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.

Personnel:

  • Keb’ Mo’ – vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • James “Hutch” Hutchinson- bass guitar
  • Tommy Eyre- keyboards; 11-string guitar
  • Laval Belle, Ricky Fataar- drums
  • Munyungo Jackson – percussion
  • Jackie Farris, Jean McClain – backing vocals
  • John Porter- dobro
  • Larry David – harmonica
  • Darrell Leonard – trumpet
  • Jim Price – trombone
  • Jim Gordon – clarinet

Track listing:

All tracks by Kevin Moore (Keb’ Mo’), except where noted.

  1. That’s Not Love – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore
  2. Perpetual Blues Machine – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore
  3. More Than One Way Home –John Lewis Parker, Kevin Moore
  4. I’m on Your Side
  5. Just Like You – Georgina Parker, Kevin Moore
  6. You Can Love Yourself
  7. Dangerous Mood – Candy Parton, Kevin Moore
  8. The Action
  9. Hand It Over
  10. Standin’ at the Station – Phil Ramocon, Kevin Moore
  11. Momma, Where’s My Daddy?- Lori Barth, Kevin Moore
  12. Last Fair Deal Gone Down – Robert Johnson
  13. Lullaby Baby Blues – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore