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The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise

On August 3, 1992, “Brother Records” label released “Summer in Paradise”, the twenty-seventh Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded July 1991 – May 1992, and was produced by Terry Melcher, Gary Griffin and Lanny Cardola.

Personnel:

  •  Al Jardine – vocals
  • Carl Wilson – vocals
  • Mike Love – vocals, executive producer
  • Bruce Johnston – vocals; keyboards
  • Adrian Baker – vocals
  • Roger McGuinn – vocals
  • Craig Fall – guitars, mandolin, keyboard bass
  • Danny Kortchmar – guitars
  • John Weston – pedal steel guitar
  • Terry Melcher – vocals, keyboards
  • Keith Wechsler – keyboards, drums, keyboard programming, engineer, mixing
  • Gary Griffin – accordion
  • Van Dyke Parks – accordion, keyboards
  • Rod Clark – bass guitar
  • Ken Mary – drums 
  • Sammy Merendino – drums
  • John Stamos – vocals, drums
  • Sal Marullo – congas 
  • Joel Peskin – saxophones
  • Richard Titus – keyboard programming, second engineer
  • Adam Jardine – harmony and backing vocals
  • Kevin Elson – engineer
  • Mike Mierua – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Hot Fun in the Summertime – Sylvester Stewart
  2. Surfin’ – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  3. Summer of Love – Mike Love, Terry Melcher
  4. Island Fever – Mike Love, Terry Melcher
  5. Still Surfin’ – Mike Love, Terry Melcher
  6. Slow Summer Dancin’ (One Summer Night) – Bruce Johnston, Danny Webb
  7. Strange Things Happen – Mike Love, Terry Melcher
  8. Remember (Walking in the Sand) – George Morton
  9. Lahaina Aloha – Mike Love, Terry Melcher
  10. Under the Boardwalk – Artie Resnick, Kenny Young
  11. Summer in Paradise – Mike Love, Terry Melcher, Craig Fall
  12. Forever – Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson

Mr. Big: Hey Man

On January 25, 1996, “Atlantic” label released “Hey Man”, the fourth Mr. Big studio album. It was recorded in 1995, and was produced by Kevin Elson.

Personnel:

  • Eric Martin – lead vocals
  • Paul Gilbert – guitar
  • Billy Sheehan – bass guitar
  • Pat Torpey – drums
  • Kevin Elson – engineer, mixing
  • Tom Size – engineer, mixing
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Trapped in Toyland – Paul Gilbert, Jeff Martin, Russ Parrish
  2. Take Cover – Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, André Pessis
  3. Jane Doe – Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey
  4. Goin’ Where the Wind Blows – Eric Martin, André Pessis
  5. The Chain – Eric Martin, André Pessis
  6. Where Do I Fit In? – Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, André Pessis
  7. If That’s What It Takes – Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey, André Pessis, Tony Fanucchi
  8. Out of the Underground – Paul Gilbert
  9. Dancin’ Right into the Flame – Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, André Pessis
  10. Mama D. – Paul Gilbert
  11.  Fool Us Today – Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey

Explorers Club: Age of Impact

On July 28, 1998, “Magna Carta” label released “Age of Impact”, the debut Explorers Club album. It was recorded in 1998, at “Sound Temple Studio” in Oakland, California, and was produced by Trent Gardner.

Personnel:

  • Trent Gardner– keyboards, trombone, mixing
  • Wayne Gardner– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass
  • James LaBrie– lead vocals
  • Bret Douglas– lead vocals
  • Matt Bradley– lead vocals
  • C. Cooper– lead vocals
  • John Petrucci– guitar
  • Terry Bozzio– drums
  • Billy Sheehan– bass
  • Steve Howe– acoustic guitar
  • Derek Sherinian– keyboards
  • James Murphy– guitar
  • Michael Bemesderfer– flute, wind controller
  • Frederick Clarke– nylon string guitar
  • Matt Guillory– keyboards
  • Brad Kaiser – MIDI percussion
  • James Murphy – engineer
  • Kevin Elson – mixing
  • Kevin Lee – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Trent Gardner.

  1. Impact 1 – Fate Speaks
  2. Impact 2 – Fading Fast
  3. Impact 3 – No Returning
  4. Impact 4 – Time Enough
  5. Impact 5 – Last Call

Journey: Frontiers

On February 1, 1983, “Columbia” label released “Frontiers”, the eighth Journey studio album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, California, and was produced by Mike Stone and Kevin Elson.

Personnel:

  • Steve Perry- lead vocals
  • Neal Schon- lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain- keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ross Valory- bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Smith- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Randy Jackson- bass guitar
  • Mike Stone- engineer, mixing
  • Kevin Elson – mixing
  • Wally Buck – engineer assistant
  • Bob Ludwig- mastering

Track listing:

  1. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) – Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
  2. Send Her My Love – Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
  3. Chain Reaction – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  4. After the Fall – Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
  5. Faithfully – Jonathan Cain
  6. Edge of the Blade – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  7. Troubled Child – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain
  8. Back Talk – Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Steve Smith
  9. Frontiers – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Smith
  10. Rubicon – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain

Jan Hammer & Neal Schon: Here to Stay

In December 1982, “Columbia” label released “Here to Stay”, the second Jan Hammer and Neal Schon album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Red Gate Studios” in Kent, New York, and was produced by Jan Hammer, Neal Schon, Mike “Clay” Stone and Kevin Elson.

Personnel:

  • Jan Hammer– drums, keyboards, percussion, engineer, mixing
  • Neal Schon– vocals, guitars, synthesizer
  • Glen Burtnik– vocals
  • Colin Hodgkinson– bass guitar
  • Steve Smith– drums
  • Ross Valory– bass guitar
  • Steve Perry– vocals
  • Kevin Elson– mixing
  • Bob Ludwig– mastering

Track listing:

  1. No More Lies – Neal Schon, Glen Burtnik, Jan Hammer
  2. Don’t Stay Away – Neal Schon, Jan Hammer
  3. (You Think You’re) So Hot – Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  4. Turnaround – Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  5. Self Defense – Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
  6. Long Time – Jan Hammer, Glen Burtnik
  7. Time Again – Jan Hammer
  8. Sticks and Stones – Neal Schon, Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  9. Peace of Mind – Neal Schon
  10. Covered by Midnight – Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson

Journey: Escape

On July 17, 1981, “Columbia” label released “Escape” (E5C4P3 on the album cover) the seventh Journey studio album. It was recorded April – June at “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, California,  and was produced by Mike Stone, Kevin Elson and Steve Perry. In 1988, “Kerrang!” readers voted “Escape” the greatest AOR album of all time. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in Canada by “CRIA”, and 9 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Steve Perry – lead vocals
  • Neal Schon – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Cain – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Ross Valory – bass, backing vocals
  • Steve Smith – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Mike Stone, Kevin Elson – engineer, mixing
  • Wally Buck – engineer assistant
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering, remastering
  • Brian Lee – remastering
  • Stanley Mouse– illustrations
  • Jim Welch – art direction, photography

Track listing:

  1. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  2. Stone in Love – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  3. Who’s Crying Now – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry
  4. Keep On Runnin’ – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  5. Still They Ride – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  6. Escape – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  7. Lay it Down – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  8. Dead or Alive – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  9. Mother Father – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Matt Schon
  10. Open Arms – Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry

Journey: Departure

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On March 23, 1980, “Columbia” label released “Departure”the sixth Journey studio album. It was recorded in November 1979, at “The Automatt” in San Francisco, and was produced by Geoff Workman and Kevin Elson.

Personnel:

  • Steve Perry – lead vocals
  • Neal Schon – co-lead and backing vocals, guitars
  • Gregg Rolie – co-lead and backing vocals, keyboards, harmonica
  • Ross Valory- bass, backing vocals
  • Steve Smith- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Geoff Workman- engineer, mixing
  • Kevin Elson- live sound
  • Ken Kessie – engineer
  • Jim Welch – art direction

Track listing:

  1. Any Way You Want It – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  2. Walks Like a Lady – Steve Perry
  3. Someday Soon – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon
  4. People and Places – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Ross Valory
  5. Precious Time – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  6. Where Are You – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  7. I’m Cryin’ – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie
  8. Line of Fire – Steve Perry, Steve Schon
  9. Departure – Steve Schon
  10. Good Morning Girl – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  11. Stay Awhile – Steve Perry , Neal Schon
  12. Homemade Love – Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Steve Smith