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Gordon Lightfoot: Summertime Dream

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In June 1976, “Reprise” label released “Summertime Dream”, the twelve Gordon Lightfoot album. It was recorded December 1975 – January 1976, at “Eastern Sound Studios” in Toronto, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and Gordon Lightfoot.

Personnel:

  • Gordon Lightfoot- vocals, six and twelve-string guitar, piano
  • Pee Wee Charles -pedal steel guitar
  • Terry Clements -lead guitar
  • Gene Martynec- Moog synthesizer
  • Rick Haynes -bass guitar
  • Barry Keane -drums, percussion
  • Jim Gordon– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Gordon Lightfoot.

  1. Race Among the Ruins
  2. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
  3. I’m Not Supposed to Care
  4. I’d Do It Again
  5. Never Too Close
  6. Protocol
  7. The House You Live In
  8. Summertime Dream
  9. Spanish Moss
  10. Too Many Clues in This Room

Soft Machine: Softs

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In June 1976, “Harvest” label released “Softs”, the ninth Soft Machine studio album. It was recorded January – March 1976, at at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Babbington, John Etheridge, John Marshall, Alan Wakeman and Karl Jenkins.

Personnel:

  • John Etheridge– acoustic and electric guitars
  • Alan Wakeman– soprano and tenor saxophones
  • Karl Jenkins– piano, electric piano, pianette, string and Mini-Moog synthesizers, orchestrations
  • Mike Ratledge– synthesizer
  • Roy Babbington– bass guitar
  • John Marshall– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Karl Jenkins except where noted.

  1. Aubade
  2. The Tale ofTaliesin
  3. Ban-BanCaliban
  4. Song ofAeolus
  5. Out of Season
  6. Second Bundle
  7. Kayoo – John Marshall
  8. The Camden Tandem – John Etheridge, John Marshall
  9. Nexus
  10. One Over the Eight – Karl Jenkins, John Marshall, John Etheridge,Alan Wakeman, Roy Babbington
  11. Etika – John Etheridge

Uriah Heep: Wonderworld

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In June 1974, “Bronze” label released “Wonderworld”, the seventh Uriah Heep album. It was recorded January–March, 1974 at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, and was produced by Gerry Bron.

Personnel:

  • Ken Hensley– vocals, organ, guitar
  • David Byron– vocals
  • Mick Box– lead guitar
  • Jose Gabriel – synthetizers
  • Gary Thain– bass
  • Lee Kerslake– drums
  • Peter Gallen – recording
  • Hans Menzel – engineer
  • Macki– engineer
  • Harry Moss – cutting engineer
  • Michael Gibbs- orchestral arrangements
  • Graham Hughes – photography, concept

Tracks listing:

  1. Wonderworld – Ken Hensley
  2. Suicidal Man – Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain
  3. The Shadows and the Wind – Ken Hensley
  4. So Tired – Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain
  5. The Easy Road – Ken Hensley
  6. Something or Nothing – Mick Box, Ken Hensley, GaryThain
  7. I Won’t Mind – Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain
  8. We Got We – Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain
  9. Dreams – Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley

Oingo Boingo: Nothing To Fear

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On June 22, 1982, “A&M” label released “Nothing to Fear”, the second Oingo Boingo album. It was recorded November 1981-January 1982, and was produced by Joe Chiccarelli, Danny Elfamn, Steve Bartek, Richard Gibbs, Kerry Hatch, Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez, Sam “Sluggo” Phipps, Leon Schneiderman and Dale Turner.

Personnel:

  • Danny Elfman- lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Steve Bartek- lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Richard Gibbs- keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
  • Kerry Hatch – bass, key rhythm vocals
  • Johnny “Vatos” Hernandez – drums, percussion
  • Sam “Sluggo” Phipps- tenor and soprano saxophone
  • Leon Schneiderman – baritone and alto saxophone
  • Dale Turner- trumpet, trombone
  • Steve Bartek – horn arrangements
  • Joe Chiccarelli – engineer
  • Krohn McHenry – second recording engineer
  • Mitch Gibson – second mixing engineer
  • Jules Bates (Artrouble) – back cover, sleeve, art direction
  • Georganne Deen – front cover
  • Laura Engel – production assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Danny Elfman.

  1. Grey Matter
  2. Insects
  3. Private Life
  4. Wild Sex (in the Working Class)
  5. Running on a Treadmill
  6. Whole Day Off
  7. Nothing to Fear (But Fear Itself)
  8. Why’d We Come
  9. Islands
  10. Reptiles and Samurai

Free: Free At Last

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In June 1972, “Island” label released “Free at Last”, the fifth Free studio album. It was recorded January – March 1972, and was produced by Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Simon Kirke.

Personnel:

  • Paul Rodgers– vocals, piano
  • Paul Kossoff– lead guitar, rhythm guitar
  • Andy Fraser– bass guitar
  • Simon Kirke– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Simon Kirke, except where noted.

  1. Catch a Train
  2. Soldier Boy
  3. Magic Ship
  4. Sail On
  5. Travellin; Man
  6. Little Bit of Love
  7. Guardian of the Universe
  8. Child
  9. Goodbye

The Automatic: Not Accepted Anywhere

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On June 19, 2006, “B-Unique” label released “Not Accepted Anywhere”, the debut Automatic (The) album. It was recorded October 2005 – January 2006, at “Stir Studio” in Cardiff, “Elevator Studio” in Liverpool, “The Chapel” in South Thoresby, “The Peace Rooms” in Hammersmith, and was produced byStephen Harris, Richard Jackson and Ian Broudie.The cover and album booklet artwork were by Richard Stockton. The  “BBC” ranked “Not Accepted Anywhere” amongst the top 10 greatest Welsh albums of the 2000s (decade).

Personnel:

  • Robin Hawkins – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • James Frost – vocals, guitar
  • Alex Pennie – vocals, synthesisers, keyboards, percussion
  • Iwan Griffiths- drums, percussion
  • D*Face – artwork

Track listing:

  1. That’s What She Said
  2. Raoul
  3. You Shout You Shout You Shout You Shout
  4. Recover
  5. Monster
  6. Lost at Home
  7. Keep Your Eyes Peeled
  8. .. I Hate You Guys
  9. On the Campaign Trail
  10. Team Drama
  11. By My Side
  12. Rats

Fugazi: Red Medicine

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On June 12, 1995, “Dischord Records” label released “Red Medicine”, the fourth Fugazi album. It was recorded January – February, 1995, at “Inner Ear Studios” in Arling,  Virginia, “Guilford House” in  Guilford, Connecticut,  and was produced by by Guy Picciotto, Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally, and Brendan Canty.

Personnel:

  • Ian MacKaye – vocals, guitar
  • Guy Picciotto – vocals, guitar
  • Joe Lally– vocals, bass
  • Brendan Canty– drums
  • Don Zientara – engineer
  • Jem Cohen – cover art, photography
  • Joey P. – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Guy Picciotto, Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally, and Brendan Canty.

  1. Do You Like Me
  2. Bed for the Scraping
  3. Latest Disgrace
  4. Birthday Pony
  5. Forensic Scene
  6. Combination Lock
  7. Fell, Destroyed
  8. By You
  9. Version
  10. Target
  11. Back to Base
  12. Downed City
  13. Long Distance Runner

Therapy?: Infernal Love

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On June 12, 1995, “A&M” label released “Infernal Love”, the fifth Therapy? album. It was recorded January – March 1995, at “Real World Studios” in Wiltshire, UK, and was produced by Al Clay.

Personnel:

  • Andy Cairns- vocals, guitar
  • Fyfe Ewing- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Michael McKeegan- bass, guitar, backing vocals
  • Simon Clarke – saxophone
  • Martin McCarrick- cello
  • Al Clay – backing vocals, engineer
  • Jeremy Pearce – design
  • Simon Carrington – design
  • Anton Corbijn- photography
  • Lewis Mulatero – photography

Track listing:

  1. Epilepsy – Andy Cairns
  2. Stories – Andy Cairns, Michael McKeegan
  3. A Moment of Clarity – Andy Cairns
  4. Jude the Obscene – Andy Cairns
  5. Bowels of Love – Andy Cairns
  6. Misery – Andy Cairns
  7. Bad Mother – Andy Cairns, Martin McCarrick
  8. Me vs You – Andy Cairns
  9. Loose – Andy Cairns
  10. Diane – Grant Hart
  11. 30 Seconds – Andy Cairns

Black Sabbath: 13

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On June 10, 2013, “Vertigo” label released “13”, the nineteenth and final Black Sabbath studio album. It was recorded August 2012-January 2013, at “Shangri La Studios” in Malibu, California, “Tone Hall” in Lapworth, Warwickshire, UK, and was produced by Rick Rubin. The album was certified Platinum in Brazil by “Pro-Musica Brazil”, Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and Platinum in Poland by “ZPAV”.

Personnel:

  • Ozzy Osbourne– vocals, harmonica
  • Tony Iommi– acoustic and electric guitars
  • Geezer Butler– bass guitar
  • Brad Wilk– drums, percussion
  • Greg Fidelman– engineer
  • Mike Exeter – additional engineering
  • Dana Nielsen– additional engineering
  • Andrew Scheps– mixing
  • Stephen Marcussen– mastering
  • Stewart Whitmore – mastering
  • Nick Dart, Neil Bowen – design

Track listing:

All lyrics written by Geezer Butler, all music  by Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler.

  1. End of the Beginning
  2. God is Dead
  3. Loner
  4. Zeitgeist
  5. Age of Reason
  6. Live Forever
  7. Damaged Soul
  8. Dear Father

Os Mutantes: Same

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In June 1968, “Polydor” label released the debut, self-titled Os Mutantes album. It was recorded December 1967-January 1968, at “Philips Studios” in Brazil, and was produced by Manoel Barenbein. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 9 on its list of the “10 Greatest Latin Albums of All Time”, and on number 9 on the list of the “100 Greatest Brazilian Albums of All Time”. “Mojo” magazine ranked the album at number 12 on its list of the “50 Most Out-There Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Rita Lee – vocals, recorder, autoharp, percussion
  • Sérgio Dias – vocals, guitars
  • Arnaldo Baptista – vocals, keyboards, bass
  • Dirceu – drums
  • Gilberto Gil – percussion
  • Jorge Ben – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • César Baptista – vocals
  • Clarisse Leite – piano
  • Cláudio Baptista – electronics
  • Rogério Duprat – arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Arnaldo Baptista, Rita Lee and Sérgio Dias, except where noted.

  1. Panis et Circenses – Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso
  2. A Minha Menina – Jorge Ben
  3. O Relógio
  4. Adeus, Maria Fulô – Sivuca, Humberto Teixeira
  5. Baby – Caetano Veloso
  6. Senhor F
  7. Bat Macumba – Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso
  8. Le premier bonheur du jou – Franck Gérald, Jean Renard
  9. Trem Fantasma – Caetano Veloso, Arnaldo Baptista, Rita Lee, Sérgio Dias
  10. Tempo no Tempo – John Phillips- Version: Arnaldo Baptista, Rita Lee, Sérgio Dias
  11. Ave Genghis Khan