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Kiss: Same

On February 18, 1974, “Casablanca” label released the self-titled, debut Kiss album. It was recorded October – November 1973, at “Bell Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise.

Personnel:

  • Ace Frehley – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Gene Simmons – vocals, bass
  • Peter Criss – vocals, drums
  • Bruce Foster – acoustic piano, additional guitar
  • Warren Dewey – fire engine, engineer
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Robert Lockart – art director, design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. Strutter – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
  2. Nothin’ to Lose – Gene Simmons
  3. Firehouse – Paul Stanley
  4. Cold Gin – Ace Frehley
  5. Let Me Know – Paul Stanley
  6. Kissin’ Time – Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe
  7. Deuce – Gene Simmons
  8. Love Theme from Kiss – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley
  9. 100.000 Years – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
  10. Black Diamond – Paul Stanley

Blue Oyster Cult: Spectres

On November 18, 1977, “Columbia” label released “Spectres”, the fifth Blue Öyster Cult studio album. It was recorded July – September 1977, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman, David Lucas, Eric Bloom, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, Allen Lanier, Joe Bouchard and Albert Boucchard.

Personnel:

  • Eric Bloom– vocals, stun guitar
  • Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser– vocals, lead guitar
  • Allen Lanier– vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar
  • Joe Bouchard– vocals, bass
  • Albert Bouchard– drums, harmonica, percussion
  • NewarkBoys Chorus – vocals
  • Shelly Yakus– engineer, mixing
  • John Jansen, Corky Stasiak, Thom Panunzio, Andy Abrams – engineer
  • Gray Russell, Dave Thoener, Jay Krugman, Rod O’Brien, Sam Ginsberg – engineer assustant
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Roni Hoffman – design
  • Eric Meola– photography
  • David Infante – laser effects, photography assistance

Track listing:

  1. Godzilla – Donald Roeser
  2. Golden Age of Leather – Donald Roeser, Bruce Abbott
  3. Death Valley Nights – Albert Bouchard, Richard Meltzer
  4. Searchin’ for Celine – Allen Lanier
  5. Fireworks – Albert Bouchard
  6. U. Ready 2 Rock – Albert Bouchard, Sandy Pearlman
  7. Celestial the Queen – Joe Bouchard, Helen Wheels
  8. Goin’ Through the Motions – Eric Bloom, Ian Hunter
  9. I Love the Night – Donald Roeser
  10. Nosferatu – Joe Bouchard, Helen Wheels

The J. Geils Band: Sanctuary

In November 1978, “EMI” label released “Sanctuary”, the eighth J. Geils Band studio album. It was recorded in 1978, at “Longview Farms” in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, “Record Plant Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Seth Justman and Joseph Wissert.

Personnel:

  • Peter Wolf– vocals
  • John Geils– guitar
  • Seth Justman– vocals, keyboards
  • Magic Dick– harmonica
  • Danny Klein– bass
  • Stephen Bladd – vocals, drums
  • Seth Justman – arranger
  • David Brown, David Hewitt, Jon Mathias, Kooster McAllister, Frank Pavlich, David Thoener – engineer
  • Jesse Henderson, Jon Mathias – engineer assistant
  • David Thoener – mixing
  • Joe Brescio, Elliot Federman – mastering
  • Paula Bisacca – layout, design
  • Alen MacWeeney, Rob Van Petten – photography
  • John Tobler – linear notes
  • Mike Ragogna – project director
  • David Richman – production coordionator

Track listing:

All tracks by Seth Justman and Peter Wolf, except where noted.

  1. I Could Hurt You
  2. One Last Kiss
  3. Take it Back
  4. Sanctuary
  5. Teresa
  6. Wild Man
  7. I Can’t Believe You
  8. I Don’t Hang Around Much Anymore
  9. Just Can’t Stop Me

Blue Öyster Cult: Spectres

In November 1977, “Columbia” label released “Spectres”, the fifth Blue Öyster Cult studio album. It was recorded July – September 1977, and was produced by Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman, David Lucas, Eric Bloom, Donald Roeser, Allen Lanier, Joe Bouchard and Albert Bouchard.

Personnel:

  • Eric Bloom – vocals, guitar
  • Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser– vocals, lead and rhythm guitars
  • Allen Lanier– vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • Joe Bouchard– vocals, bass guitar, guitar
  • Albert Bouchard– vocals, drums, harmonica
  • NewarkBoys Chorus – vocals
  • Shelly Yakus– engineer, mixing
  • John Jansen, Corky Stasiak, Thom Panunzio, Andy Abrams – engineer
  • Gray Russell, Dave Thoener, Jay Krugman, Rod O’Brien, Sam Ginsberg – engineer assistant
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Roni Hoffman – design
  • Eric Meola– photography
  • David Infante – laser effects, photography assistance

Track listing:

  1. Godzilla – Donald Roeser
  2. Golden Age of Leather – Donald Roeser, Bruce Abbott
  3. Death Valley Nights – Albert Bouchard, Richard Meltzer
  4. Searchin for Celine – Allen Lanier
  5. Fireworks – Albert Bouchard
  6. U. Ready 2 Rock – Albert Bouchard, Sandy Pearlman
  7. Celestial the Queen – Joe Bouchard, Helen Wheels
  8. Goin’ Through the Motions – Bloom, Ian Hunter
  9. I Love the Night – Donald Roeser
  10. Nosferatu – Joe Bouchard, Helen Wheels

Iggy Pop: Soldier

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In February 1980, “Arista” label released “Soldier”, the fourth Iggy Pop studio album. It was recorded in August 1979, at “Rockfield Studios” in Wales, and was produced by Pat Moran and Thom Panunzio.

Personnel:

  • Iggy Pop – vocals
  • Ivan Kral– guitar, keyboards
  • Steve New– guitar
  • Barry Andrews– keyboards
  • Glen Matlock– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Klaus Krüger – drums
  • Simple Minds– backing vocals
  • David Bowie– backing vocals
  • Henry McGroggan – chorus
  • Thom Panunzio– mixing
  • Peter Haden – engineer
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Brian Griffin/Rocking Russian – design

Track listing:

  1. Loco Mosquito – Iggy Pop
  2. Ambition – Glen Matlock
  3. Knockin’ Em Down (In the City) – Iggy Pop
  4. Play It Safe – David Bowie, Iggy Pop
  5. Get Up and Get Out – Iggy Pop
  6. Dynamite – Glen Matlock, Iggy Pop
  7. Dog Foot – Iggy Pop
  8. I Need More – Glen Matlock, Iggy Pop
  9. Take Care of Me – Glen Matlock, Iggy Pop
  10. I’m a Conservative – Iggy Pop
  11. I Snub You – Barry Andrews, Iggy Pop

 

 

Utopia: Ra

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On February 4, 1977, “Bearsville Records” released “Ra”, the second Utopia studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Bearsville Sound Studio”, “Utopia Sound” and “Turtle Creek Barn” and was produced by Todd Rundgren.

Personnel:

  • Todd Rundgren – vocals, guitar, arrangements, design concept
  • Roger Powell – vocals, keyboards, arrangements, design concept
  • Kasim Sulton – vocals,  bass, arrangements, design concept
  • John “Willie” Wilcox – vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements, design concept
  • Eddie Offord – recording
  • Tom Mark – engineer
  • John Holbrook – design
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Gribbitt! – design
  • Ron Slenzak – photography
  • Norman Seeff – photography

Track listing:

  1. Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise/Communion with the Sun – Hermann, Todd Rundgren
  2. Magic Dragon Theatre – Todd Rundgren, Kasim Sulton
  3. Jealousy – Todd Rundgren, John “Willie”Wilcox
  4. Eternal Love – Roger Powell, Kasim Sulton
  5. Sunburst Finish – Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren
  6. Hiroshima – Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren
  7. Singring and the Glass Glass Guitar – Roger Powell, Todd Rundgren, Kasim Sulton, John “Willie” Wilcox