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Dream Theater: Systematic Chaos

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On June 5, 2007, “Roadrunner Records” label released “Systematic Chaos”, the ninth Dream Theater studio album. It was was recorded September 2006 – February 2007 at “Avatar Studios” in New York City, and was produced by John Petrucci and Mike Portnoy.

Personnel:

  • James LaBrie– lead vocals
  • John Petrucci– guitar, backing vocals
  • Jordan Rudess– keyboards, continuum
  • John Myung– bass
  • Mike Portnoy – co-lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion

Guest spoken words on “Repentance”

  • Joe Satriani
  • Mikael Åkerfeldt
  • Steven Wilson
  • Jon Anderson
  • Neal Morse
  • Corey Taylor
  • Steve Hogarth
  • Steve Vai
  • Chris Jericho
  • David Ellefson
  • Daniel Gildenlöw
  • Paul Northfield– engineer, mixing, vocal track co-producer
  • Chad Lupo – engineer assistant
  • Hugh Syme– art direction, design, illustration
  • Daragh McDonagh – photography

Track listing:

All music by James LaBrie, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, John Myung and Mike Portnoy, lyrics as noted:

  1. In the Presence of Enemies – Part I – John Petrucci
  • I Prelude
  • II Resurrection
  1. Forsaken – John Petrucci
  2. Constant Motion – Mike Portnoy
  3. The Dark eternal Night – John Petrucci
  4. Repentance – Mike Portnoy
  • VIII Regret
  • IX Restitution
  1. Prophets of War – James LaBrie
  2. The Ministry of Lost Souls – John Petrucci
  3. In the Presence of Enemies – Part II – John Petrucci
  • III Heretic
  • IV The Slaughter of the Damned
  • V The Reckoning
  • VI Salvation

Pink Floyd: Obscured By Clouds

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On June 2, 1972, “Harvest” label released “Obscured by Clouds” the seventh Pink Floyd studio album. It was recorded February – April 1972, at “Strawberry Studios” in Château d’Hérouville, Hérouville, and was produced by  David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright. The album is based on their soundtrack for the French movie “La Vallée”, by Barbet Schroeder.

Personnel:

  • David Gilmour– vocals, guitars, pedal steel guitar, VCS3 synthesizer
  • Nick Mason– drums, percussion, tape effects
  • Roger Waters– vocals, bass guitar, VCS3 synthesizer, tape effects
  • Richard Wright– piano, keyboards, vocals, VCS3 synthesizer
  • Hipgnosis– album cover

Track listing:

  1. Obscured by Clouds – David Gilmour, Roger Waters
  2. When You’re In – David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright
  3. Burning Bridges – Richard Wright, Roger Waters
  4. The Gold is in the…- David Gilmour, Roger Waters
  5. Wot’s…Uh the Deal? – David Gilmour, Roger Waters
  6. Mudmen – Richard Wright, Roger Waters
  7. Childhood’s End – David Gilmour
  8. Free Four – Roger Waters
  9. Stay – Roger Waters, Richard Wright
  10. Absolutely Curtains – David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason

Deacon Blue: Raintown

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Raintown

On June 1, 1987, “Columbia” label released “Raintown”, the debut Deacon Blue album. It was recorded December 1986 – February 1987, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Jon Kelly.

Personnel:

  • Ricky Ross – lead vocals
  • Lorraine McIntosh – harmony and backing vocals
  • Graeme Kelling – low voice, guitar
  • James Prime – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Ewen Vernal – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Dougie Vipond – drums, percussion
  • Chris Rea – slide guitar
  • J. Cole- pedal steel guitar
  • Jimmy Helms, George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers – backing vocals
  • Oscar Marzaroli – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ricky Ross, except where noted:

  1. Born in a Storm
  2. Raintown
  3. Ragman
  4. He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now
  5. Loaded – James Prime, Ricky Ross, Graeme Kelling
  6. When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
  7. Chocolate Girl
  8. Dignity
  9. The Very Thing
  10. Love’s Great Fears – Ricky Ross, James Prime
  11. Town to Be Blamed – Ricky Ross, James Prime

Crosby, Stills & Nash: Same

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Crosby Stills and Nash

On May 29, 1969, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Crosby, Stills & Nash album. It was recorded February-March, 1969, at “Wally Heider’s Studio III” in Los Angeles, and was produced by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • David Crosby— vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar
  • Stephen Stills— vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion
  • Graham Nash— vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar
  • Dallas Taylor— drums
  • Jim Gordon— drums
  • Cass Elliot— backing vocals
  • Bill Halverson— engineer
  • Gary Burden— art direction, design
  • Henry Diltz— photography
  • David Geffen— direction
  • Ahmet Ertegün— spiritual guidance

Track listing

  1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – Stephen Stills
  2. Marrakesh Express – Graham Nash
  3. Guinnevere – David Crosby
  4. You Don’t Have to Cry – Stephen Stills
  5. Pre – Road Downs – Graham Nash
  6. Wooden ships – David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Paul Kantner
  7. Lady of the Island – Graham Nash
  8. Helplessly Hoping – Stephen Stills
  9. Long Time Gone – David Crosby
  10. 49 Bye – Byes – Stephen Stills

Rory Gallagher: Same

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On May 23, 1971, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Rory Gallagher album. It was recorded in February 1971, at “Advison Studios” in London, and was produced by Rory Gallagher.

Personnel:

  • Rory Gallagher– vocals, guitars, alto saxophone,  mandolin, harmonica
  • Vincent Crane– piano
  • Gerry McAvoy– vocals, bass guitar
  • Wilgar Campbell– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Rory Gallagher.

  1. Laundromat
  2. Just the Smile
  3. I Fall Apart
  4. Wave Myself Goodbye
  5. Hands Up
  6. Sinner Boy
  7. For the Last Time
  8. It’s You
  9. I’m Not Surprised
  10. Can’t Believe It’s True

Donovan: What’s Bin Did and What’s Bin Hid

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On May 14, 1965, “Pye Records” label released “What’s Bin Did and What’s Bin Hid”, the debut Donovan album. It was recorded February – March 1965, at “Peer Music” in London, and was produced by Terry Kennedy, Peter Eden and Geoff Stephens.

Personnel:

  • Donovan – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
  • Brian Locking- bass
  • Skip Alan (Alan Skipper) – drums
  • Gypsy Dave (David Mills) – kazoo

Track listing:

  1. Josie – Donovan Leitch
  2. Catch the Wind – Donovan Leitch
  3. Remember the Alamo – Jane Bowers
  4. Cuttin’ Out – Donovan Leitch
  5. Car Car – Woody Guthrie
  6. Keep on Truckin – traditional; arranged by Donovan Leitch
  7. Gold Watch Blues – Mick Softley
  8. To Sing for You – Donovan Leitch
  9. You’re Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond – traditional; arranged by Donovan Leitch
  10. Tangerine Puppet – Donovan Leitch
  11. Donna Donna – Aaron Zeitlin, Sholom Secunda, Arthur S Kevess, Teddi Schwartz
  12. Ramblin’ Boy – Donovan Leitch

The Stranglers: Black and White

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On May 12, 1978, “United Artists” label released “Black and White”, the third Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1978, at “T.W. Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.

Personnel:

  • Hugh Cornwell– lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Dave Greenfield– lead and backing vocals, keyboards (Hammond L100 Organ, Hohner Cembelet electric piano, Minimoog synthesizer
  • Jean-Jacques Burnel– lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Jet Black– drums, percussion
  • Lora Logic– saxophone
  • George Melly– vocals
  • Lew Lewis– harmonica
  • Alan Winstanley– engineer
  • Kevin Sparrow – design
  • Ruan O’Lochlainn – photography

Track listing:

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

  1. Tank
  2. Nice ‘n’ Sleazy
  3. Outside Tokyo
  4. Sweden (All Quiet on the Eastern Front)
  5. Hey! (Rise of the Robots)
  6. Toiler on the Sea
  7. Curfew
  8. Threatened
  9. Do You Wanna
  10. Death and Night and Blood (Yukio)
  11. In the Shadows
  12. Enough Time

Country Joe and the Fish: Electric Music for the Mind and Body

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On May 11, 1967, “Vanguard” label released “Electric Music for the Mind and Body”, the debut Country Joe and the Fish album. It was recorded in  February 1967, at “Sierra Sound Laboratories” in Berkeley, California, and was produced by Samuel Charters.

Personnel:

  • Country Joe McDonald – vocals, guitar, bells, tambourine
  • Barry Melton – vocals, guitar
  • David Cohen – guitar, organ
  • Bruce Barthol – bass, harmonica
  • Gary “Chicken” Hirsh – drums
  • Robert Di Souza – recording
  • Jules Halfant – design
  • Michael Wiese – photography
  • John Bagley – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Country Joe McDonald, except where noted

  1. Flying High
  2. Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine
  3. Death Sound Blues
  4. Happiness Is a Porpoise Mouth
  5. Section 43
  6. Superbird
  7. Sad and Lonely Times
  8. Love – Country McDonald, Berry Melton, David Cohen, Bruce Barthol, Gunning, Garry “Chicken” Hirsh
  9. Bass Strings
  10. The Masked Marauder
  11. Grace

The Small Faces: Same

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Small faces

On May 11, 1966, “Decca” label released the self-titled,  debut Small Faces (The) album. It was recorded June 1965 – February 1966, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Samwell, Kenny Lynch and Don Arden.

Personnel:

  • Steve Marriott– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Ronnie Lane– lead and backing vocals, bass
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Kenney Jones– drums, percussion
  • Jimmy Winston – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Kenny Lynch – backing vocals
  • Decca Publicity Art Department  – design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Shake – Sam Cooke
  2. Come on Children – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott,Jimmy Winston
  3. You’d Better Believe It – Kenny Lynch, Jerry Ragovoy
  4. It’s Too Late – Kenney Jones, Steve Marriott, Jimmy Winston
  5. One Night Stand – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  6. Whatcha Gonna Do About It – Ian Samwell, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  7. Sorry She’s Mine – Kenny Lynch
  8. Own Up Time – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan
  9. You Need Loving – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  10. Don’t Stop What You’re Doing – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan
  11. E Too D – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  12. Sha-La-La-La-Lee – Kenny Lynch, Mort Shuman

Weezer: Make Believe

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Make Believe

On May 10, 2005, “DGC” label released “Make Believe”, the fifth Weezer studio album. It was recorded February 2002 – February 2005, at “Cello Studios”, “Grandmaster Recorders”, “Henson Studios”, and Rick Rubin’s home studio in Los Angeles, and was produced by Rick Rubin. The album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Rivers Cuomo– vocals, guitar, keyboards, talk box
  • Brian Bell– guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
  • Scott Shriner– bass, backing vocals
  • Patrick Wilson– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Rivers Cuomo.

  1. Beverly Hills
  2. Perfect Situation
  3. This is Such a Pity
  4. Hold Me
  5. Peace
  6. We Are All on Drugs
  7. The Damage in Your Heart
  8. Pardon Me
  9. My Best Friend
  10. The Other Way
  11. Freak Me Out
  12. Haunt You Every Day