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Kraftwerk: Radio-Activity

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In October 1975, “Kling Klang” label released “Radio-Activity” (Radio-Aktivität in German), the fifth Kraftwerk studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Kling Klang Studio” in Düsseldorf, Germany, and was produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.

Personnel:

  • Ralf Hütter– voice, synthesizer, Minimoog, Vako Orchestron model A, drum machine, electronics
  • Florian Schneider– voice, vocoder, votrax, synthesizer
  • Karl Bartos– electronic percussion
  • Wolfgang Flür– electronic percussion
  • Peter Bollig – engineer
  • Walter Quintus– mixing
  • Emil Schult– artwork
  • Robert Franke – photography

Track listing:

  1. Geiger Counter (Geigerzähler) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  2. Radioactivity(Radioaktivität) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  3. Radioland – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  4. Airwaves (Ätherwellen) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  5. Intermission (Sendepause) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  6. News (Nachrichten) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  7. The Voice of Energy (Die Stimme der Energie) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  8. Antenna (Antenne) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  9. Radio Stars (Radio Sterne) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  10. Uranium (Uran) – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Emil Schult
  11. Transistor – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider
  12. Ohm Sweet Ohm – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider

Van Der Graaf Generator: Godbluff

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In October 1975, “Charisma” label released “Godbluff”, the fifth Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded in June 1975, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, and was produced by Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans. The band logo that was designed by John Pasche.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, piano, clavinet, electric guitar
  • David Jackson– saxophones, flute
  • Hugh Banton– organs, bass guitar
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion
  • Pat Moran – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. The Undercover Man
  2. Scorched Earth – Peter Hammill, David Jackson
  3. Arrow
  4. The Sleepwalkers

Sparks: Indiscreet

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In October 1975, “Island” label released “Indiscreet”, the fifth Sparks album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Tony Visconti.

Personnel:

  • Russell Mael– vocals
  • Trevor White – guitar
  • Ron Mael– keyboards
  • Ian Hampton – bass
  • Norman “Dinky” Diamond– drums
  • Mike Piggott – fiddle
  • Tony Visconti – orchestral arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Ron Mael; except where noted.

  1. Hospitality On Parade
  2. Happy Hunting Ground
  3. Without Using Hands
  4. Get in the Swing
  5. Under the Table With Her
  6. How Are You Getting Home?
  7. Pineapple – Russell Mael
  8. Tits
  9. It Ain’t 1918
  10. The Lady is Lingering
  11. In the Future
  12. Looks, Looks, Looks
  13. Miss the Start, Miss the End

Kevin Coyne: Marjory Razorblade

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In October 1973, “Virgin” label released “Marjory Razorblade”, the fifth Kevin Coyne album. It was recorded in 1973, at “The Manor” and “Saturn Studios” and was produced by Steve Verroca.

Personnel:

  • Kevin Coyne – vocals, guitar
  • Gordon Smith – guitar, mandolin
  • Dave Clague – guitar
  • Ed DeGenaro – guitar
  • Steve Verroca – acoustic case, piano
  • Jean Roussel- piano
  • Malcom Healey – synthesizer
  • Tony Cousins – bass, bass tuba
  • Chili Charles – drums, congas
  • Tom Newman, Simon Heyworth, Phil Newell – engineer
  • Barney Bubbles – design
  • Phil Franks – photography

All tracks by Kevin Coyne except where noted.

  1. Marjory Razorblade
  2. Marlene
  3. Talking to No One
  4. Eastbourne Ladies
  5. Old Soldier
  6. I Want My Crown – traditional
  7. Nasty
  8. Lonesome Valley – P. Carter
  9. House on the Hill
  10. Cheat Me
  11. Jackie and Edna
  12. Everybody Says
  13. Mummy
  14. Heaven in My View – P. Carter
  15. Karate King
  16. Dog Latin
  17. This Is Spain
  18. Chairman’s Ball
  19. Good Boy
  20. Chicken Wing

James Gang: Passin’ Thru

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In October 1972, “ABC” label released “Passin’ Thru”, the fifth James Gang studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Keith Olsen.

Personnel:

  • Roy Kenner- lead vocals, harmonica, percussion
  • Domenic Troiano- guitars, backing vocals
  • Dale Peters- bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Fox- drums, backing vocals, organ
  • Weldon Myrick- pedal steel guitar
  • David Briggs- piano
  • Charlie McCoy– harmonica
  • William D. “Smitty” Smith- piano, organ, harpsichord
  • Craig Sapphin- all strings, arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Kenner & Domenic Troiano, except where noted.

  1. Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet
  2. One Way Street – Domenic Troiano
  3. Had Enough – Roy Kenner
  4. Up to Yourself – Domenic Troiano
  5. Everybody Needs a Hero
  6. Run Run Run
  7. Things I Want to Say to You
  8. Out of Control
  9. Drifting Girl

David Crosby: Lighthouse

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On October 21, 2016, “Ground UP Music” label released “Lighthouse”, the fifth David Crosby album. It was recorded in February 2016, at “Groove Masters Studios” in Santa Monica.

Personnel:

  • David Crosby– vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Cory Henry– organ
  • Bill Laurence – piano
  • Michael League– vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
  • Becca Stevens– vocals
  • Michelle Willis – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by David Crosby.

  1. Things We Do for Love
  2. The Us Below
  3. Drive Out to the Desert
  4. Look in Their Eyes
  5. Somebody Other Than You
  6. The City
  7. Paint You a Picture
  8. What Makes It So
  9. By the Light of Common Day

Blood, Sweat & Tears: New Blood

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In October 1972, “Columbia” label released “New Blood”, the fifth Blood, Sweat & Tears album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Columbia Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bobby Colomby.

Personnel:

  • Jerry Fisher– vocals
  • Steve Katz- lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica
  • Georg Wadenius– guitar, backing vocals
  • Larry Willis– keyboards
  • Bobby Doyle– piano
  • Bobby Colomby- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Jim Fielder- bass, backing vocals
  • Dave Bargeron- trombone, tuba, bass trombone, baritone horn, backing vocals
  • Lew Soloff- trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet
  • Chuck Winfield- trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn, backing vocals
  • Lou Marini- woodwinds

Track listing:

  1. Down in the Flood – Bob Dylan
  2. Touch Me – Victoria Pike, Teddy Randazzo
  3. Alone – Lou Marini
  4. Velvet -Jeff Kent
  5. I Can’t Move No Mountains – Michael Gately, Robert John
  6. Over the Hill – Dave Bargeron
  7. So Long Dixie – Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
  8. Snow Queen – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  9. Maiden Voyage – Herbie Hancock

Bread: Guitar Man

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In October 1972, “Elektra” label released “Guitar Man”, the fifth Bread album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by David Gates, James Griffin, Larry Knechtel and Mike Botts.

Personnel:

  • David Gates- vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, violin
  • James Griffin- vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Larry Knechtel- keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica
  • Mike Botts- drums

Track listing:

  1. Welcome to the Music – David Gates
  2. The Guitar Man – David Gates
  3. Make It by Yourself – David Gates, John Griffin
  4. Aubrey – David Gates
  5. Fancy Dancer – James Griffin, Mike Botts
  6. Sweet Surrender – David Gates
  7. Tecolote – David Gates
  8. Let Me Go – James Griffin, Royer
  9. Yours For Life – David Gates
  10. Picture in Your Mind – Larry Knechtel
  11. Don’t Tell Me No – James Griffin, Royer
  12. Didn’t Even Know Her Name – David Gates, James Griffin

Pentangle: Reflection

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In October 1971, “Transatlantic” label released “Reflection”, the fifth Pentangle album. It was recorded in March 1971, at “Command Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.

Personnel:

  • Jacqui McShee – vocals
  • John Renbourn – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Bert Jansch – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Danny Thompson– double bass
  • Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson, except where noted.

  1. Wedding Dress – traditional
  2. Omie Wise – traditional
  3. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? – traditional
  4. When I Get Home
  5. Rain and Snow – traditional
  6. Helping Hand
  7. So Clear
  8. Reflection

Arlo Guthrie: Washhington County

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In October 1970, “Rising Son” label released “Washington County”, the fifth Arlo Guthrie album. It was recorded in August 1970, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and John Pilla.

Personnel:

  • Arlo Guthrie – vocals, banjo, guitar, piano, autoharp, harp
  • John Pilla – guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
  • Clarence White- electric guitar
  • Ry Cooder- bottleneck guitar
  • Doug Dillard- banjo
  • Chris Ethridge- bass
  • Hoyt Axton- vocals, bass
  • Gary Walters – bass
  • Richard Hayward- drums
  • Barry Feldman – executive producer
  • Van Dyke Parks- co-producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Arlo Guthrie; except where noted.

  1. Introduction
  2. Fencepost Blues
  3. Gabriel’s Mother’s Highway Ballad #16 Blues
  4. Washington County
  5. Valley to Pray
  6. Lay Down Little Doggies – Woody Guthrie
  7. I Could Be Singing
  8. If You Would Just Drop By
  9. Percy’s Song – Bob Dylan
  10. I Want to Be Around