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Motorhead: Iron Fist

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On April 17, 1982, “Bronze” label released “Iron Fist”, the fifth Motorhead studio album. It was recorded 26 January–1 March 1982, at “Ramport Studios” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Will Reid Dick and Eddie Clarke.

Personnel:

  • Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) – vocals, bass
  • “Fast” Eddie Clarke– guitar
  • Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor– drums
  • Charles Harrowell – tape operator
  • Martin Poole – artwork, cover art, photography
  • Alan Ballard – cover art, photography
  • Mick Stevenson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Kilmister, Phil Taylor and Eddie Clarke.

  1. Iron Fist
  2. Heart of Stone
  3. I’m the Doctor
  4. Go to Hell
  5. Loser
  6. Sex & Outrage
  7. America
  8. Shut it Down
  9. Sppedfreak
  10. (Don’t Let’em) grind Ya Down
  11. (Don’t Need) Religion
  12. Bang to Rights

Paul McCartney: McCartney

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McCartney

On April 17, 1970, “Apple” label released “McCartney”, the debut Paul  McCartney studio album. It was recorded December 1969–February 1970, at McCartney’s home, St John’s Wood;, “Morgan Studios” in Willesden, “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul McCartney.

Personnel:

  • Paul McCartney– lead and backing vocals,  acoustic  and  electric   guitars,  bass,  piano, organ, drums, percussion, Mellotron, toy xylophone, effects
  • Linda McCartney– harmony and backing vocals, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul McCartney.

  1. The Lovely Linda
  2. That Would Be Something
  3. Valentine Day
  4. Every Night
  5. Hot as Sun/Glasses
  6. Junk
  7. Man We Was Lonely
  8. Oo You
  9. Momma Miss America
  10. Teddy Boy
  11. Singalong Junk
  12. Maybe I’m Amazed
  13. Kreen-Akrore

Ten Years After: Cricklewood Green

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Ten Years After_Cricklewood Green

On April 17, 1970, “Deram” label released “Cricklewood Green”, the fourth Ten Years After studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Olympic Studio 1” in London, and was produced by Alvin Lee.

Personnel:

  • Alvin Lee – vocals, guitar
  • Chick Churchill– organ
  • Leo Lyons– bass
  • Ric Lee– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Alvin Lee.

  1. Sugar the Road
  2. Working on the Road
  3. 50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain
  4. Year 3,000 Blues
  5. Me and My Baby
  6. Love Like a Man
  7. Circles
  8. As the Sun Still Burns Away

Brinsley Schwarz: Same

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Brinsley Schwarz Eponymous

On April 17, 1970, “Capitol” label released the self-titled,  debut Brinsley Schwarz album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Brinsley Schwarz and Dave Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Brinsley Schwarz- vocal, guitar, percussion
  • Bob Andrews- vocal, keyboards, bass
  • Nick Lowe- vocal, bass, acoustic and slide guitar
  • Billy Rankin- drums, percussion
  • Barney Bubbles (Teenburger Designs) – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Lowe, except where noted.

  1. Hymn to Me – Nick Lowe, Billy Rankin, Brinsley Schwarz, Bob Andrews
  2. Shining Brightly
  3. Rock and Roll Women
  4. Lady Constant
  5. What Do You Suggest?
  6. Mayfly
  7. Ballad of a Has Been Beauty Queen

Echo & the Bunnymen: What Are You Going to Do With Your Life?

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What Are You

On April 16, 1999, “London” label released “What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?”, the eighth Echo & the Bunnymen studio album. It was recorded in 1998, and was produced by Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Guy Pratt, Jeremy Stacy and Alan Douglas.

Personnel:

  • Ian McCulloch– vocals, guitar
  • Will Sergeant– lead guitar
  • Guy Pratt– bass
  • Jeremy Stacy – drums
  • Les Pattinson– bass
  • Michael Lee– drums
  • Harry Morgan – percussion
  • London Metropolitan Orchestra– strings, woodwind, brass
  • Fun Lovin’ Criminals
  • Nick Ingman– string arrangements
  • Ed Shearmur– string arrangements
  • Paul Williams – backing vocals
  • Alan Douglas – mixing, photography
  • Mark Stent– mixing
  • Kevin Westenburg – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant.

  1. What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?
  2. Rust
  3. Get in the Car
  4. Baby Rain
  5. History Chimes
  6. Lost on You
  7. Morning Sun
  8. When It All Blows Over
  9. Fools Like Us

Bert Jansch: Same

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Bert Jansch

On April 16, 1965, “Transatlantic” label released the self-titled debut Bert Jansch album. It was recorded September 1964 -January 1965, at “5 North Villas” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.

Personnel:

  • Bert Jansch – vocals, guitar
  • Bill Leader – recording
  • Keith De Groot – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Bert Jansch, except where noted.

  1. Strolling Down the Highway
  2. Smokey River
  3. Oh How Your Love Is Strong
  4. I Have No Time
  5. Finches
  6. Rambling’s Gonna Be the Death of Me
  7. Veronica
  8. Needle of Death
  9. Do You Hear Me Now?
  10. Alice’s Wonderland” – inspired by Charles Mingus
  11. Running from Home
  12. Courting Blues
  13. Casbah
  14. Dreams of Love
  15. Angie – Davey Graham

The Rolling Stones: Same

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RS

On April 17, 1964, “Decca” label released the self-titled, debut Rolling Stones album. It was recorded 3 January – 25 February 1964, at “Regent Studios” in London, and was produced by Eric Easton and  Andrew Loog Oldham.

Personnel:

  • Mick Jagger– lead and backing vocals, harmonica, percussion
  • Keith Richards– guitar, backing vocals
  • Brian Jones– co-lead and backing vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion
  • Bill Wyman– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Charlie Watts– drums, percussion
  • Ian Stewart – piano
  • Gene Pitney– piano
  • Phil Spector– maracas

Track listing:

  1. Route 66 – Bobby Troup
  2. I Just Want to Make Love to You – Willie Dixon
  3. Honest I Do – Jimmy Reed
  4. I Need You Baby – Ellas McDaniel
  5. Now I’ve Got a Witness – Nanker Phelge
  6. Little by Little – Nanker Phelge, Phil Spector
  7. I’m a King Bee – James Moore
  8. Carol – Chuck Berry
  9. Tell Me (You’re Coming Back) – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
  10. Can I Get a Witness – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland
  11. You Can Make It If you Try – Ted Jarrett
  12. Walking the Dog – Rufus Thomas

The Exploited: Horror Epics

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Exploited Horror Epics

On April 15, 1985,“Taang!” label released “Horror Epics”, the fourth Exploited (The) studio album. It was recorded at “Yard Studios” in London, and was produced by Wattie Buchan and Phil Chilton.

Personnel:

  • Wattie Buchan- vocals
  • Karl – guitar
  • Wayne Tyas – bass
  • Willie Buchan – drums
  • John Ravenhall – engineer
  • Brian Burrows – design
  • Scott Billet – photography
  • Mark Brennan – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Wattie Buchan and Wayne Tyas, except where noted.

  1. Horror Epics
  2. Don’t Forget the Chaos – Wattie Buchan
  3. Law and Order
  4. I Hate You – Willie Buchan
  5. No More Idols
  6. Maggie
  7. Dangerous Visions
  8. Down Below
  9. Treat You Like Shit
  10. Forty Odd Years Ago
  11. My Life

The Stranglers: Rattus Norvegicus

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Stranglers_-_Rattus_Norvegicus

On April 15, 1977,”United Artists” label released “Rattus Norvegicus”, the debut Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded 20 December 1976 – 28 January 1977 at “TW Studios” in  Fulham, ”Olympic Studios”  in London, and was produced by Martin Rushen. In 2014, “NME” magazine ranked it at number 196 in its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Hugh Cornwell – lead and backing vocals, guitars
  • Dave Greenfield– lead and backing vocals, keyboards
  • Jean-Jacques Burnel – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Jet Black– percussion
  • Eric Clarke – tenor saxophone
  • Alan Winstanley– engineer
  • Benny King – engineer assistant, mixing
  • Doug Bennett– mixing
  • Paul Henry– art direction, artwork, sleeve design
  • Trevor Rogers– photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black.

  1. Sometimes
  2. Goodbye Toulouse
  3. London Lady
  4. Princess of the Streets
  5. Hanging Around
  6. Peaches
  7. (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
  8. Ugly
  9. Down in the Sewer

Ian Gillan Band: Clear All Turbulence

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CAT

On April 15, 1977, “Island” label release “Clear Air Turbulence”, the  second Ian Gillan Band studio album. It was recorded at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John Gustafson, Ray Fenwick and Mark Nauseef.

Personnel:

  • Ian Gillan– vocals
  • Ray Fenwick– vocals, guitars
  • Colin Towns– keyboards, flutes
  • John Gustafson – vocals, bass guitar
  • Mark Nauseef– drums, percussion
  • Phil Kersie – tenor saxophone
  • Martin Firth – baritone saxophone
  • John Huckridge – trumpet
  • Derek Healey – trumpet
  • Malcolm Griffiths – trombone
  • Cy Payne – brass arrangements
  • Brad Davis – recording
  • Paul Watkins, Bob Broglia – engineer assistant
  • Louis Austin – remix
  • Chris Foss – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Ray Fenwick, Ian Gillan, John Gustafson, Mark Nauseef and Colin Towns.

  1. Clear Air Turbulence
  2. Five Moons
  3. Money Lender
  4. Over The Hill
  5. Goodhand Liza
  6. Angel Manchenio