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Keane: Strangeland

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On May 4, 2012, “Island” label released “Strangeland”, the fourth Keane studio album. It was recorded 2011-2012, at “Sea Fog Studios” in East Sussex, England, “RAK Studios” and “Air Lyndhurst Hall” in London, and was produced by Dan Grech-Marquerat.

Personnel:

  • Tom Chaplin – vocal, guitar
  • Tim Rice-Oxley – vocals, keyboards, bass
  • Jesse Quinn – vocals, bass, keyboards
  • Richard Hughes – drums
  • Dave Fridmann – additional programming
  • Dan Grech-Marguerat – engineer, mixing
  • Liam Burn – engineer
  • Tom Hough – engineer
  • Will Fenlon – engineer
  • Alfie Grant – engineer assistant
  • Duncan Fuller – mixing assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Jesse Quinn and Richard Hughes.

  1. You Are Young
  2. Silenced by the Night
  3. Disconnected
  4. Watch How You Go
  5. Sovereign Light Café
  6. On the Road
  7. The Starting Line
  8. Black Rain
  9. Neon River
  10. Day Will Come
  11. In Your Own Time
  12. Sea Fog

Mystery Jets: Radlands

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On April 30, 2012, “Rough Trade” label released “Radlands”, the fourth Mystery Jets studio album. It was recorded in a home studio in the Westlake area in Austin, Texas, “Vinter’s” in London, and was produced by Dan Carey, Richie Cooper, Blaine Harrison, Jack Flanagan and Kapil Trivedi.

Personnel:

  • Blaine Harrison – vocals, guitar, keyboards, photography
  • Jack Flanagan – vocals, bass, photography
  • Kapil Trivedi – drums, photography
  • Matt Park – pedal steel guitar
  • Fred Stitz – dobro 
  • H. Harrison – art direction, cover photography
  • The Streatham Gospel Singers
  • Sophie-Rose Harper – vocal
  • Alexis Smith, Mr. Dan – engineer
  • Oli Baiston – engineer assistant
  • Alexis Smith, Dan Carey – mixing
  • Alison Fielding – design
  • Benedict Morgan – photography
  • Tabitha Denholm – photography

Track listing:

  1. Radlands
  2. You Had Me at Hello
  3. Someone Purer
  4. The Ballad of Emerson Lonestar
  5. Greatest Hits
  6. The Hale Bop
  7. The Nothing
  8. Take Me Where the Roses Grow
  9. Sister Everett
  10. Lost in Austin
  11. Luminescence

Judie Tzuke: Shoot The Moon

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In April 1982, “Chrysalis” label released “Shoot the Moon”, the fourth album Judie Tzuke album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, “Ramport Studios” and “Odyssey Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul Muggleton.

Personnel:

  • Judie Tzuke – lead and backing vocals
  • Mike Paxman – guitar
  • Bob Noble – keyboards
  • Paul Muggleton – accidental guitar
  • John “Rhino” Edwards – bass guitar
  • Charlie Morgan – drums, percussion
  • Don Snow, Andy Clark – additional keyboards
  • Jeff Rich – drums
  • The Dribble Brothers – male backing vocals
  • Jeff Titmus – engineer, mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Mike Paxman and Judie Tzuke, except where noted.

  1. Heaven Can Wait
  2. Love on the Border – Mike Paxman, Paul Muggleton
  3. Information
  4. Beacon Hill
  5. Don’t Let Me Sleep
  6. I’m Not a Loser – Paul Muggleton, Bob Noble
  7. Now There Is No Love at All
  8. Late Again – Bob Noble, Judie Tzuke
  9. Liggers at Your Funeral
  10. Water in Motion
  11. Shoot the Moon

Glen Matlock & the Philistines: Consequences Coming

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On April 27, 2023, “Cooling Vinyl” label released “Consequences Coming”, the seventh Glen Matlock & the Philistines album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Barn Studios” in Richmond, “Dean St. Studios” in London, and was produced by Glen Matlock.

Personnel:

  • Glen Matlock – vocal, guitar, bass
  • Neal X (Neal Whitmore) – guitar, backing vocals
  • Earl Slick – guitar
  • James Hallawell – keyboards, backing vocals, engineer
  • Norman Watt Roy – bass
  • Clem Burke – drums
  • Chris Musto – drums, backing vocals, artwork, design
  • Mark Garfield – backing vocals
  • Andy Biddle – backing vocals
  • Jesse Smith – backing vocals
  • Lynne White – backing vocals
  • Jonny Solway – engineer
  • Thomas Johansen – engineer
  • Mario J. McNulty – mixing
  • John Davis – mastering
  • Danny Clifford – photography

Track listing:

  1. Head on a Stick
  2. Consequences Coming
  3. Magic Carpet Ride
  4. Speaking in Tongues
  5. Shine off Your Shoes
  6. Constant Craving
  7. Step in the Right Direction
  8. Something ‘Bout the Weekend
  9. The Empty Heart
  10. Face in a Crowd
  11. Tried to Tell you
  12. Can’t Be Myself with You
  13. This Ship

Robin Trower: Victims Of The Fury

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In April 1980, “Chrysalis” label released “Victims of the Fury”, the seventh Robin Trower album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Geoff Emerick and Robin Trower.

Personnel:

  • Robin Trower – guitar
  • James Dewar – vocals, bass
  • Bill Lordan – drums
  • Geoff Emerick – recording, mixing
  • Jon Walls – engineer assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Keith Reid and Robin Trower, except where noted.

  1. Jack and Jill – Robin Trower
  2. Roads to Freedom – James Dewar, Robin Trower
  3. Victims of the Fury
  4. The Ring
  5. Only Time – Robin Trower
  6. Into the Flame
  7. The Shout
  8. Mad House – Wally Dewar, Robin Trower
  9. Ready for the Taking
  10. Fly Low

Curved Air: Air Cut

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In April 1973, “Warner Bros” label released “Air Cut”, the fourth Curved Air studio album. It was recorded January – February 1973, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Rushent.

Personnel:

  • Sonja Kristina – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Kirby Gregory – guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Eddie Jobson – electric violin, VCS3 synthesizer, mellotron, piano, organ, harpsichord, backing vocals
  • Mike Wedgwood – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Jim Russell – drums
  • Paul “The Rock” Hardiman – engineer
  • Modula – artwork, design
  • Ian Fink – illustration
  • Mal Linwood-Ross & Mike Putland – photography

Track listing:

  1. The Purple Speed Queen – lyrics by Kirby Gregory, Sonja Kristina, music by Kirby Gregory
  2. Elfin Boy – lyrics by Sonja Kristina, music by Eddie Jobson
  3. Metamorphosis – lyrics by Sonja Kristina, music by Eddie Jobson
  4. World – Mike Wedgwood 
  5. Armin – music by Eddie Jobson, Mike Wedgwood, Kirby Gregory, Jim Russell
  6. U.H.F. – Kirby Gregory
  7. Two-Three-Two – Mike Wedgwood
  8. Easy – Sonja Kristina

Arctic Monkeys: Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?

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On April 24, 2006, “Domino Recording Company” label released “Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?”, the second Arctic Monkeys EP. It was recorded in 2005, at “Chapel” in Lincolnshire, “Motor Museum” in Liverpool, “Konk” in London, and was produced by Jim Abbiss and Mike Crossey.

Personnel:

  • Alex Turner – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar
  • Jamie Cook – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Andy Nicholson – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Matt Helders – drums, backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Alex Turner.

  1. The View from the Afternoon
  2. Cigarette Smoker Fiona
  3. Despair in the Departure Lounge
  4. No Buses
  5. Who the Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?

Matching Mole: Same

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In April 1972, “CBS” label released the self-titled, debut Matching Mole studio album. It was recorded December 1971 – February 1972, at “CBS Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil Miller, Robart Wyatt, David Sinclair and Bill MacCormick.

Personnel:

  • Phil Miller – guitar, arrangements
  • David Sinclair – piano, Hammond organ, arrangements
  • Bill MacCormick – bass, arrangements
  • Robert Wyatt – vocal, drums, Mellotron, piano, arrangements
  • Dave MacRae – electric piano
  • Richard Dodd – recording, engineer
  • Mike Fitzhenry – recording, engineer
  • Phillip Beckwith – engineer assistant

Track listing:

  1. Caroline – David Sinclair, Robert Wyatt
  2. Instant Pussy – Robert Wyatt
  3. Signed Curtain – Robert Wyatt
  4. Part of the Dance – Phil Miller
  5. Instant Kitten – Robert Wyatt
  6. Dedicated to Hugh, but You Weren’t Listening – Robert Wyatt
  7. Beer as in Braindeer – Robert Wyatt
  8. Immediate Curtain – Robert Wyatt

Primus: Conspiranoid

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On April 22, 2022, “ATO” label released “Conspiranoid”, the fifth Primus EP. It was recorded in 2023, at “The Dairy Studios” in Brixton, London, and was produced by Les Claypool.

Personnel:

  • Les Claypool – vocals, bass guitar, mixing, painting
  • Larry LaLonde – electric guitar
  • Tim “Herb” Alexander – drums
  • Jason Mills – engineer
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Agent Ogden – layout, design

Track listing:

All lyrics by Les Claypool, except where noted.

  1. Conspiranoia – additional lyrics by Cage Claypool, music by Les Claypool
  2. Follow the Fool – music by Les Claypool
  3. Erin on the Side of Caution – music by Larry LaLonde

Billy Nichols: Would You Believe

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In April 1968, “Immediate” label released “Would You Believe”, the debut Billy Nichols album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Olympic Studios”, “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Andrew Oldham, Steve Marriot and Ronnie Lane.

Personnel:

  • Billy Nicholls – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Big Jim Sullivan – acoustic guitar
  • Joe Moretti – electric guitar
  • Steve Marriott – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Nicky Hopkins, Ian McLagan, Caleb Quaye – keyboards
  • John Paul Jones – bass
  • Ronnie Lane – bass, backing vocals
  • Jerry Shirley, Kenney Jones – drums
  • Barry Husband, Denny Gerrard – backing vocals
  • Arthur Greenslade, John Paul Jones – arrangements
  • Alan O’Duffy – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Nicholls, except where noted.

  1. Would You Believe? – Jeremy Paul
  2. Come Again
  3. Life Is Short
  4. Feeling Easy
  5. Daytime Girl
  6. Daytime Girl (Coda)
  7. London Social Degree
  8. Portobello Road
  9. Question Mark
  10. Being Happy
  11. Girl From New York
  12. It Brings Me Down