Tag Archives: February 2

The Last Dinner Party: Prelude To Ecstasy

On February 2, 2024,”Island” label released “Prelude to Ecstasy”, the debut Last Dinner Party (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by James Ford.

Personnel:

  • Lizzie Mayland – lead and additional vocals, guitar, flute
  • Abigail Morris – lead and additional vocals
  • Aurora Nishevci – lead and additional vocals, organ, piano, synthesizer, conductor, string arrangements
  • Emily Roberts – guitar, additional vocals, flute, mandolin
  • Georgia Davies – bass guitar, additional vocals
  • Sam Becker – double bass
  • James Ford – drums
  • Rebekah Rayner – drums
  • Elsa Bradley – timpani, tubular bells
  • Bradley Jones, Lucy Humphris – trumpet
  • Chris Brewster – trombone
  • Alistair Goodwin – bass trombone 
  • Robyn Blair – French horn
  • Ashley Myall – bassoon
  • Rocío Bolaños – clarinet
  • Philip Howarth – oboe
  • Pasha Mansurov – flute
  • Aleksandra Mansurova, Chihiro Ono, Emma Smith, Freya Goldmark, Lucy Wilkins, Paloma Deike, Phil Granell, Rosie Tompsett – violin
  • Jenny Ames, Richard Jones, Zami Jalil – viola 
  • Alex Marshall, Midori Jaeger – cello
  • Serafina Steer – harp 
  • Jimmy Robertson – engineer
  • Alan Moulder – mixing
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Georgia Davies, Lizzie Mayland, Abigail Morris, Aurora Nishevci, and Emily Roberts, except where noted.

  1. Prelude to Ecstasy
  2. Burn Alive – co-written with Rhys Downing
  3. Caesar on a TV Screen – co-written with Rhys Downing
  4. The Feminine Urge –  co-written with Rhys Downing
  5. On Your Side – co-written with Rhys Downing
  6. Beautiful Boy
  7. Gjuha
  8. Sinner – co-written with Rhys Downing
  9. My Lady of Mercy – co-written with Rhys Downing
  10. Portrait of a Dead Girl – co-written with Rhys Downing
  11. Nothing Matters – co-written with Rhys Downing
  12. Mirror

Mirthrandir: For You The Old Woman

On February 2, 1976, Mithrandir self-released “For You the Old Woman”, band’s debut album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Vantone Sound Studios” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Alexander Romanelli, Richard Excellente, Simon Gannett, James Miller and Robert Arace.

Personnel:

  • John Vislocky III – vocals, trumpet
  • Alexander Romanelli – guitar
  • Richard Excellente – guitar
  • Simon Gannett – keyboards
  • James Miller – bass, flute
  • Robert Arace – drums
  • Doug Conroy – remix
  • Mike Iannone – art direction
  • John Modzelewski – artwork
  • Valentine – design, cover photography
  • Barbara Clark – photography
  • Jeff Thompson – photography
  • Greg Walker – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. For You Old Woman
  2. Conversation with Personality Giver
  3. Light of the Candle
  4. Number Six
  5. For Four

The Mamas & Papas: Deliver

On February 2, 1967, “Dunhill” label released “Deliver”, the third Mamas & the Papas (The) studio album. It was recorded in `1966, and was produced by Lou Adler.

Personnel:

  • Denny Doherty – vocals
  • Cass Elliot – vocals
  • John Phillips – vocals, guitar
  • Michelle Phillips – vocals
  • Jill Gibson – vocals
  • Scott McKenzie – 12-string acoustic, guitar
  • “Doctor” Eric Hord – guitar
  • P.F. Sloan – guitar
  • Tommy Tedesco – guitar
  • Larry Knechtel – keyboards
  • Joe Osborn – bass guitar
  • Hal Blaine – drums, percussion
  • Gary Coleman – percussion, bells, marimba
  • Jim Horn – flute, saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by John Phillips, except where noted.

  1. Dedicated to the One I Love – Ralph Bass, Lowman Pauling
  2. My Girl – Smokey Robinson, Ronald White
  3. Creeque Alley – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
  4. Sing for Your Supper – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
  5. Twist and Shout – Phil Medley, Bert Russell
  6. Free Advice – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
  7. Look Through My Window
  8. Boys & Girls Together
  9. String Man – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
  10. Frustration
  11. Did You Ever Want to Cry
  12. John’s Music Box

Grimes: Miss Anthropocene

On February 2, 2020, “4AD” label released “Miss Anthropocene”, the fifth Grimes studio album. It was recorded 2017 – 2019, and was produced by Grimes, Dan Carey, I_o, Hana and Chris Greatti.

Personnel:

  • Grimes (Claire Elise Boucher) – vocals, engineer
  • Hana – vocals
  • Pan Wei-Ju – vocals
  • Carlo “Illangelo” Montagnese – mixing
  • Tom Norris – mixing
  • Andy Wallace – mixing
  • Zakk Cervini – mixing
  • Ryder Ripps – creative direction

Track listing:

All tracks by Grimes, except where noted.

  1. So Heavy I Fell Through the Earth (art mix)
  2. Darkseid – Grimes, Pan Wei-Ju
  3. Delete Forever
  4. Violence – Grimes, Garrett Lockhart
  5. 4ÆM – Grimes, Ganesh Chandashive, Siddharth-Garima, Sanjay Bhansali, Nasir Faraaz
  6. New Gods
  7. My Name Is Dark (art mix)
  8. You’ll Miss Me When I’m Not Around
  9. Before the Fever
  10. Idoru (art mix)

Lee “Scratch” Perry: King Perry

On February 2, 2024, “False Idols” label released “King Perry”, the final Lee “Scratch” Perry studio album. It was recorded 2020 – 2021, and was produced by Daniel Boyle.

Personnel:

  • Lee “Scratch” Perry – vocals
  • Greentea Peng – vocals
  • Fifi Rong – vocals
  • Shaun Ryder – vocals
  • Marta Zlakowska – vocals
  • Rose Waite – vocals
  • Tricky – rapping, additional production
  • Zak Waite – drums, additional drum production
  • Rory Sadler – hornsm saxophone, arrangements
  • Robert Landen – horns, trumpet, arrangements
  • Hugo Bechstein – orchestra conducting
  • Grand Shapes – cover design

Track listing:

All tracks by Lee “Scratch” Perry, except where noted.

  1. 100lbs of Summer – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Aria Wells
  2. Evil Generation
  3. Midnight Blues – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Fifi Rong
  4. King of the Animals
  5. Green Banana – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Shaun Ryder
  6. Jesus Life
  7. I Am a Dubby – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Marta Zlakowska
  8. No Illusion
  9. The Person I Am – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Rose Waite
  10. Jah People in Blue Sky – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Aria Wells
  11. Future of My Music – Lee “Scratch” Perry, Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, Marta Zlakowska
  12. Goodbye

J Mascis: What Do We Do Now

On February 2, 2024, “Sub Pop” label released “What Do We Do Now”, the fourth J Mascis studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by J Mascis.

Personnel:

  • J Mascis – vocals, guitars, bass, drums, engineer
  • Matthew “Doc” Dunn – pedal steel
  • Ken Maiuri – piano, keyboards
  • Justin Pizzoferrato – engineer
  • Mark Miller – engineer
  • John Agnello – mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Neil Blender – artwork
  • Sasha Barr – layout

Track listing:

All tracks by J Mascis.

  1. Can’t Believe We’re Here
  2. What Do We Do Now
  3. Right Behind You
  4. You Don’t Understand Me
  5. I Can’t Find You
  6. Old Friends
  7. It’s True
  8. Set Me Down
  9. Hangin Out
  10. End Is Getting Shaky

Hookworms: Microshift

On February 2, 2018, “Domino” label released “Microshift”, the third studio and final Hookworms album. It was recorded in 2017, at “Suburban Home Studios” in Leeds, and was produced by MJ.

Personnel:

  • MJ – vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, recording, mixing
  • JW – guitars
  • EO – guitars, additional percussion, backing vocals
  • MB – bass, modular synthesizer, synthesizers
  • JN – drums, percussion
  • Alice Mérida Richards – additional and backing vocals
  • Christopher Duffin – soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Richard Formby – additional modular synthesizer
  • Tom Woodhead – mastering
  • Louis Byrne – artwork

Track listing:

All lyrics by MJ, all music by MJ, JW, EO, MB and JN, except where noted.

  1. Negative Space
  2. Static Resistance
  3. Ullswater
  4. The Soft Season
  5. Opener
  6. Each Time We Pass – Alice Mérida Richards, MJ, JW, EO, MB, JN
  7. Boxing Day
  8. Reunion
  9. Shortcomings

Bloc Party: Silent Alarm

On February 2, 2005, “Wichita Recordings” label released “Silent Alarm”, the debut Bloc Party studio album. It was recorded June – July 2004, and was produced by Paul Epworth, Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong.

Personnel:

  • Kele Okereke – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Russell Lissack – lead guitar
  • Gordon Moakes – bass, backing vocals, synthesizer
  • Matt Tong – drums, backing vocals
  • Paul Epworth – programming
  • Eliot James – programming, recording, additional production
  • Mark “Top” Rankin – recording
  • Joe Hirst – recording assistant
  • “Fashion Show” – recording assistant
  • Rich Costey – mixing
  • Ness Sherry – cover photography
  • Paul Epworth – photography
  • Matt Tong – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bloc Party.

  1. Like eating Glass
  2. Helicopter
  3. Positive Tension
  4. Banquet
  5. Blue Light
  6. She’s Hearing Voices
  7. This Modern Love
  8. The Pioneers
  9. Price of Gasoline
  10. So here We Are
  11. Luno
  12. Plans
  13. Compliments

Wayne Kramer

On February 2, 2024, Wayne Kramer died aged 75. He was musician (guitar), singer, songwriter, producer and film and television composer. He was member of the band Gang War, but was best known as co-founder, and guitarist of MC5. Kramer recorded with various musicians and bands including Bad Religion, Marshall Crenshaw, Jill Sobule and Was (Not Was). As leader he released five studio albums.

Stiff Little Fingers: Inflammable Material

On February 2, 1979, “Rough Trade” label released “Inflammable Material”, the debut Stiff Little Fingers studio album. It was recorded May – November 1978, at “Spaceward Studios” in Cambridge, “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Geoff Travis, Mayo Thompson, Doug Bennett and Ed Hollis.

Personnel:

  • Jake Burns – vocals, guitar
  • Henry Cluney – vocals, guitar
  • Ali McMordie – vocals, bass
  • Brian Faloon – drums
  • Andy Kelly – bassoon 
  • Mike Kemp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Jake Burns and Gordon Ogilvie, except where noted.

  1. Suspect Device
  2. State of Emergency – Jake Burns
  3. Here We Are Nowhere – Henry Cluney
  4. Wasted Life – Jake Burns
  5. No More of That – Henry Cluney
  6. Barbed Wire Love
  7. White Noise
  8. Breakout – Jake Burns
  9. Law and Order
  10. Rough Trade
  11. Johnny Was – Bob Marley
  12. Alternative Ulster
  13. Closed Groove