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Teenage Fanclub: Bandwagonesque

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On November 4, 1991, “Creation” label released “Bandwagonesque”, the third Teenage Fanclub studio album. It was recorded April – May 1991, at “Amazon Studios” in Liverpool, and was produced by Don Fleming, Paul Chisholm, Norman Blake, Gerard Love, Raymond McGinley and Brendan O’Hare. In 1991, “Bandwagonesque” was voted “Album of the year” by American music magazine Spin.

Personnel:

  • Norman Blake – vocals, guitar, bass, arrangements
  • Raymond McGinley – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Gerard Love – vocals, bass, guitar, arrangements
  • Brendan O’Hare – vocals, drums, arrangements
  • Joseph McAlinden – brass and strings
  • Don Fleming – occasional vocals and guitar
  • Dave Buchanan – handclaps
  • Paul Chisholm – engineer
  • Keith Hartley – engineer
  • Dave Buchanan – engineer assistant
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Sharon Fitzgerald – design, photography

Track listing:

  1. The Concept – Norman Blake
  2. Satan – Norman Blake, Gerard Love, Raymond McGinley, Brendan O’Hare
  3. December – Gerard Love
  4. What You Do To Me – Norman Blake
  5. I Don’t Know – Raymond McGinley
  6. Star Sign – Gerard Love
  7. Metal Baby – Norman Blake
  8. Pet Rock – Gerard Love
  9. Sidewinder – Gerard Love, Brendan O’Hare
  10. Alcholiday – Norman Blake
  11. Guiding Star – Gerard Love
  12. Is This Music – Gerard Love

Gillan: Mr. Universe

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On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.

Personnel:

  • Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
  • Bernie Tormé – guitar
  • Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
  • John McCoy – bass
  • Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
  • Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.

  1. Second Sight – Colin Towns
  2. Secret of the Dance
  3. She Tears Me Down – Colin Towns
  4. Roller
  5. Mr. Universe
  6. Vengeance
  7. Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
  8. Dead of Night
  9. Message in a Bottle
  10. Fighting Man – Colin Town

Genesis: Genesis Live

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On July 20, 1973, “Charisma” label released “Genesis Live”, the fifth Genesis album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Free Trade Hall” in Manchester, and “De Montfort Hall” in Leicester, and was produced John Burns, Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins.

Personnel:

  • Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, tambourine, bass drum
  • Steve Hackett – lead guitar
  • Tony Banks – Hammond organ, Mellotron, Hohner Pianet, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Rutherford – bass guitar, Dewtron “Mister Bassman” bass pedal synthesizer, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Collins – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Bob Gruen – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins.

  1. Watchers of the Skies
  2. Get ‘Em Out by Friday
  3. The Return of the Giant Hogweed
  4. The Musical Box
  5. The Knife

Spacemen 3: Playing With Fire

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On February 27, 1989, “Fire” label released “Playing with Fire”, the third Spacemen 3 studio album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Sonic Boom and Jason Pierce.

Personnel:

  • Sonic Boom (Pete Kember) – vocals, guitar, organ
  • Jason Pierce – vocals, guitar
  • Will Carruthers – bass
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • The Robert Winterman Design Group – layout
  • Phil Nichols – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Jason Pierce, except where noted.

  1. Honey – Peter Kember
  2. Come Down Softly to My Soul
  3. How Does it Feel? – Peter Kember
  4. I Believe it – Peter Kember
  5. Revolution – Peter Kember
  6. Let Me Down Gently – Peter Kember
  7. So Hot (Wash Away All of My Tears)
  8. Suicide – Jason Pierce, Peter Kember
  9. Lord Can You Hear Me

Cabaret Voltaire: 2 x 45

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In May 1982, “Rough Trade” label released “2×45”, the fourth Cabaret Voltaire studio album. It was recorded in October 1981 – February 1982, at “Western Works” in Sheffield, “Pluto Studios” in Manchester, and was produced by Phil Bush, Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk and Chris Watson.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Mallinder – vocals, bass guitar, percussion, tape
  • Richard H. Kirk – guitar, saxophone, synthesizer, clarinet
  • Chris Watson – organ, tape
  • Alan Fish – drums, percussion
  • Nort – drums, percussion
  • Eric Random – guitar, percussion
  • Phil Bush – engineer
  • Neville Brody – inside sleeve artwork
  • George Peckham – cutting

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard H. Kirk and Stephen Mallinder, except where noted.

  1. Breathe Deep – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  2. Yashar – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  3. Protection – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  4. War of Nerves (T.E.S.)
  5. Wait and Shuffle
  6. Get Out of My Face

Young Marble Giants: Colossal Youth

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In February 1980, “Rough Trade” label released “Colossal Youth”, the only Young Marble Giants studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at Foel Studios” in North Wales, and was produced by Alison Statton, Stuart Moxham and Philip Moxham.

Personnel:

  • Alison Statton– vocals
  • Stuart Moxham – guitar, organ
  • Philip Moxham – bass
  • Dave Anderson – engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Patrick Graham – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Stuart Moxham, except where noted.

  1. Searching for Mr. Right
  2. Include Me Out
  3. The Taxi
  4. Eating Noddemix – Phillip Moxham, Alison Statton
  5. Constantly Changing
  6. I.T.A.
  7. Colossal Youth
  8. Music for Evenings
  9. The Man Amplifier
  10. Choci Loni – Stuart Moxham, Philip Moxham
  11. Wurlitzer Jukebox
  12. Salad Days – Stuart Moxham, Alison Statton
  13. Credit in the Straight World
  14. Brand – New – Life
  15. Wind in the Rigging

Pere Ubu: Dub Housing

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On November 17, 1978, “Chrysalis” label released “Dub Housing”, the second Pere Ubu studio album. It was recorded August – September 1978, and was produced by Ken Hamann, David Thomas, Tom Herman, Tony Maimone, Allen Ravenstein and Scott Krauss. “Trouser Press” described the album as one of the most important post-punk recordings.

Personnel:

  • David Thomas– vocals, organ, EQ mastering
  • Tom Herman – guitar, bass, organ
  • Allen Ravenstine– EML synthesizers, saxophone
  • Tony Maimone – bass, guitar, piano
  • Scott Krauss– drums
  • Ken Hamann – recording, engineer, EQ mastering
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • John Thompson – design

Track listing:

All tracks by David Thomas, Tom Herman, Tony Maimone, Allen Ravenstine and  Scott Krauss.

  1. Navvy
  2. On the Surface
  3. Dub Housing
  4. Caligari’s Mirror
  5. Thriller!
  6. I, Will Wait
  7. Drinking Wine Spodyody
  8. Pa) Ubu Dance Party
  9. Blow Daddy-O
  10. Codex

 

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

Buzzcocks: A Different Kind Of Tension

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In September 1979, “United Artists” label released “A Different Kind of Tension”, the third Buzzcocks studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Eden Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.

Personnel:

  • Pete Shelley – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Steve Diggle – vocals, guitar
  • Steve Garvey– bass guitar
  • John Maher– drums
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Malcolm Garrett– artwork
  • Kevin Cummins, Jill Furmanovsky, Peter Monks, Gervaise Soeurouge, Judith Wrightson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Pete Shelley, except where noted.

  1. Paradise
  2. Sitting Round at Home – Steve Diggle
  3. You Say You Don’t Love Me
  4. You Know You Can’t Help It – Steve Diggle
  5. Mad Mad Judy – Steve Diggle
  6. Raison D’etre
  7. I Don’t Know What to Do with My Life
  8. Money
  9. Hollow Inside
  10. A Different Kind of Tension
  11. I Believe
  12. Radio Nine

Cabaret Voltaire: The Crackdown

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In August 1983, “Some Bizzare, Virgin” labels released “The Crackdown”, the fifth Cabaret Voltaire studio album. It was recorded in 1983, and was produced by Flood, David Ball, Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk and Alan Fish.

Personnel:

  • David Ball- keyboards, drum programming, tape operation
  • Stephen Mallinder– vocals, bass guitar, trumpet, grand piano
  • Richard H. Kirk– synthesizer, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, shakuhachi, Japanese bamboo flute grand piano
  • Alan Fish – drums, percussion
  • Flood– engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • Ken Prust, Neville Brody – typography
  • Phil Barnes – illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard H. Kirk and Stephen Mallinder.

  1. 24-24
  2. In the Shadows
  3. Talking Time
  4. Animation
  5. Over and Over
  6. Just Fascination
  7. Why Kill Time (When You Can Kill Yourself)
  8. Haiti
  9. Crackdown