On December 23, 2022, Maxwell Fraser aka Maxi Jazz died aged 65. He was musician (guitar), rapper, singer-songwriter and DJ, founder and leader of Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys, but was best known as the lead singer of the band Faithless.
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Rush: Snakes & Arrows

On May 1, 2007, “Anthem Records” label released “Snakes & Arrows” the 18th Rush studio album. It was recorded November – December 2006, at “Grandmaster” in Los Angeles, “Allaire” in Shokan, New York, and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, Neil Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson.
Personnel:
- Alex Lifeson – 6 and 12-string acoustic and electronic guitars, mandola, mandolin, bouzouki, arrangements
- Geddy Lee – vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, Mellotron, arrangements
- Neil Peart – drums, electronic percussion, tambourine, arrangements
- Ben Mink – strings
- Nick Raskulinecz – arrangements, additional engineering, mixing
- Richard Chycki – engineer, mixing
- Matt Snedecor – engineer assistant
- Andrew Alekel – engineer assistant
- Scott Moore – engineer assistant
- Inaam Haq – pre-production assistant
- Brian “Big Bass” Gardner – mastering
- Hugh Syme – art direction, design, illustrations
- Harish Johari – cover painting
- Andrew MacNaughtan – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Neil Peart, all music by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, except where noted.
- Far City
- Armor and Sword
- Workin’ Them Angels
- The Larger Bowl (A Pantoum)
- Spindriff
- The Main Monkey Business
- The Way the Wind Blows
- Hope – Alex Lifeson
- Faithless
- Bravest Face
- Good News First
- Malignant Narcissism
- We Hold On
Altered Images: Happy Birthday
In September 1981, “Epic” label released “Happy Birthday”, the debut Altered Images album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Rockfield Studios” in Wales, and “Genetic Sound” in Berkshire, and was produced by Steven Severin and Martin Rushent.
Personnel:
- Clare Grogan- vocals
- Tony McDaid – guitar
- Gerard “Caesar” McNulty – guitar
- Johnny McElhone- bass
- Michael “Tich” Anderson – drums
- Ted Sharp – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Clare Grogan, Michael “Tich” Anderson, Tony McDaid and Johnny McElhone.
- Intro: Happy Birthday
- Love and Kisses
- Real Toys
- Idols
- Legionaire
- Faithless
- Beckoning Strings
- Happy Birthday
- Midnight
- A Days Wait
- Leave Me Alone
- Insects
- Outro: Happy Birthday
