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Charlatans: Tellin’ Stories

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On April 21, 1997, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Tellin’ Stories”, the fifth Charlatans studio album. It was recorded 1996 – 1997, at “Rockfield” and “Monnow Valley” in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, and was produced by Dave Charles, Ric Peet, Jon Brookes, Mark Collins, Martin Blunt, Tim Burges and Rob Collins.

Personnel:

  • Tim Burgess – lead vocals
  • Mark Collins – guitar, loops 
  • Rob Collins – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Martin Blunt – bass
  • Jon Brookes – drums
  • Martin Duffy – keyboards
  • Dave Charles – percussion
  • Tom Rowlands – loops 
  • Richard March – loops
  • Martin Reilly – string loop
  • Dave Charles – engineer
  • Ric Peet – engineer
  • Phil Ault – engineer assistant
  • Negativespace – design
  • Tom Sheehan – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, and Rob Collins.

  1. With No Shoes
  2. North Country Boy
  3. Tellin’ Stories
  4. One to Another
  5. You’re a Big Girl Now
  6. How Can You Leave Us
  7. Area 51
  8. How High
  9. Only Teethin’
  10. Get on It
  11. Rob’s Theme

The Charlatans: Some Friendly

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On October 8, 1990, “Situation Two” label released “Some Friendly”, the debut Charlatans (The) studio album. It was recorded March – August 1990, at “Strawberry” in Stockpot, “The Windings” in Wrexham, Wales, and was produced by Chris Nagle.

Personnel:

  • Tim Burgess – vocals
  • John Baker – guitar
  • Rob Collins – keyboards
  • Martin Blunt – bass
  • Jon Brookes – drums
  • Pete Coleman – woodwind, engineer
  • Chris Nagle – mixing
  • K10 AD – concept
  • Derek Philip – cover photography
  • Steve Double – additional photography
  • Ian Lawton – additional photography
  • Derek Rodgers – additional photography
  • Peter Wals – additional photography
  • Nick Provan – additional photography

Track listing:

  1. You’re Not Very Well – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  2. White Shirt – Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  3. The Only One I Know – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  4. Opportunity – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess
  5. Then – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgessm Rob Collins
  6. 109 Pt.2 – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  7. Polar Bear – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  8. Believe You Me – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  9. Flower – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  10. Sonic – Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
  11. Sproston Green – John Baker, Martin Blunt, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins

Tim Burges: Ascent of the Ascended

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On November 27, 2020, “Bella Union” label released “Ascent of the Ascended”, the first Tim Burgess EP. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Daniel O’Sullivan.

Personnel:

  • Tim Burgess – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Daniel O’Sullivan – acoustic and electric guitar, bass, piano, organ, variophon, backing vocals, arranger
  • Rose Keeler-Schäffeler – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Mark Collins – slide guitar
  • Peter Broderick – piano, violin, drums
  • Thighpaulsandra – synth, recording, mixing
  • Christos Fanaras – bass
  • Charles Hayward – drums
  • Richard Youngs – flute, backing vocals
  • Nik Void – backing vocal, design
  • Bob Mallory – recording, mixing
  • Frank Byng – recording
  • Cat Stevens – photography
  • Ally Dawkins – executive producer

Track listing:

Studio side – recorded at “Snorkel Studios” in London, and “Aerial Studios” in Wrexham, UK.

  1. Ascent of the Ascended – Tim Burgess
  2. Yours. To Be – Tim Burgess
  3. Ascent of the Ascended (reprise) – Tim Burgess

Live side – recorded at “Paste Studios” in New York City

  1. Laurie – Tim Burgess
  2. The Mall – Tim Burgess
  3. The Only One I Know – Tim Burgess, Jon Baker, Jon Brookes, Martin Blunt, Rob Collins
  4. Undertow – Tim Burgess

The Charlatans: Simpatico

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The Charlatans Simpatico

On April 17, 2006, “Sanctuary” label released “Simpatico”, the ninth Charlatans (The) album. It was recorded in 2005, at “Hook End Manor Studios” in London, and was produced by Jim Lowe, Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, Tony Rogers, Martin Blunt and Jon Brookes.

Personnel:

  • Tim Burgess– lead vocals, melodica, harmonica
  • Mark Collins– guitars
  • Tony Rogers – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Martin Blunt – bass
  • Jon Brookes – drums
  • Ged Lynch– percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Mark Collins, Tony Rogers.

  1. Blackened Blue Eyes
  2. NYC (There’s No Need to Stop)
  3. For Your Entertainment
  4. Dead Man’s Eye
  5. Muddy Ground
  6. City of the Dead
  7. Road to Paradise
  8. When the Lights Go Out in London
  9. The Architect
  10. Glory Glory
  11. Sunset & Vine

The Charlatans: Between 10th And 11th

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Between 10th 11th

On March 23, 1992, “Situation Two” label released “Between 10th and 11th”, the second Charlatans (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1991, and was produced by Flood.

Personnel:

  • Tim Burgess– lead vocals
  • Mark Collins– guitars
  • Rob Collins– Mellotron, Hammond organ, piano, backing vocals
  • Martin Blunt – bass
  • Jon Brookes – drums

Track listing:

All songs written and composed by Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess, Mark Collins and Rob Collins, except where noted.

  1. . I Don’t Want to See the Sights
  2. Ignition
  3. Page One
  4. Tremelo Song – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess and Rob Collins
  5. The End of Everything
  6. Subtitle
  7. Can’t Even Be Bothered – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess and Rob Collins
  8. Weirdo – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess and Rob Collins
  9. Chewing Gum Weekend
  10. (No One) Not Even the Rain – Martin Blunt, Jon Brookes, Tim Burgess and Rob Collins