On June 5, 2020, “Mom + Pop Music” label released “The Prettiest Curse”, the third Hinds studio album. It was recorded in 2020, in New York City and London, and was produced by Jennifer Decilveo.
Personnel:
Carlotta Cosials – vocals, guitar
Ana García Perrote – vocals, guitar
Ade Martín – bass guitar
Amber Grimbergen – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Carlotta Cosials, Amber Grimbergen, Ade Martín, and Ana Perrote.
On June 4, 2021, “Dirty Hit” label released “Blue Weekend”, the third Wolf Alice studio album. It was recorded 2020 – 2021, at “ICP” in Brussels, “Iguana” in London, and was produced by Markus Dravs.
On June 2, 2023, “Sour Mash” label released “Council Skies”, the fourth Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds studio album. It was recorded 2021 – 2022, at “Lone Star Studios” and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Noel Gallagher and Paul Stacey.
Personnel:
Noel Gallagher – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, baritone guitar, bass guitar, piano, mellotron, percussion, artwork concept and design
Gem Archer – acoustic and electric guitar, baritone guitar, mouth organ
Mikey Rowe – keyboards
Russ Pritchard – bass guitar
Chris Sharrock – drums
Charlotte Marionneau – percussion
Jess Greenfield – backing vocals
Johnny Marr – electric guitar
Paul Stacey – electric guitar, baritone guitar, Mellotron, piano, bass guitar
Robert Smith – guitar, piano
Keefus Ciancia – keyboards
Geraint Watkins – accordion
Jason Falkner – bass guitar
Johnny Copland – live bass
Jason Cooper – drums
Emre Ramazanoglu – drums
Jeremy Stacey – drums, percussion
Jody Linscott, Peter Eckford, Gary Hammond – percussion
On May 29, 2015, “Island” label released “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful”, the third Florence and the Machine studio album. It was recorded 2014 – 2015, at “The Pool”, “Angel”, “Urchin”, “Lightship”, “123”, “Sarm Studio”, and “No. 1 Baltic Place” in London, “Bedrock Rehearsal” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Markus Dravs, Kid Harpoon, John Hill, Paul Epworth, James Ford, Charlie Hugall, Isabella Summers, Brett Shaw and Dan Wilson.
Personnel:
Florence Welch – lead and backing vocals, body percussion, stamps, claps, piano, percussion
Rob Ackroyd – acoustic and electric guitar, ukulele
Leo Abrahams – acoustic and electric guitar
Kid Harpoon – acoustic and electric guitars, bass, piano, CP 70 synth, drums, percussion, bass, brass writing, brass arrangements
In May 1977, “Columbia” label released “Overnight Angels”, the third Ian Hunter studio album. It was recorded 1976 – 1977, at “Le Studio” in Morin-Heights, Canada, “Utopia” and “Olympic” in London, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Personnel:
Ian Hunter – lead and harmony vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
On May 19, 2023, “Owl Records” and “Legacy Recordings” label released “Seven Psalms”, the fifteenth Paul Simon studio album. It was recorded 2022 -2023, at “Arlyn Studios”, “Power Station”, “Studios at Fischer”, “The Village Recorder” and “Reservoir Studios” in New York City, “The Voces 8 Centre” in London, “Sterling Sound”, and was produced by Kyle Crusham and Paul Simon.
Personnel:
Paul Simon – acoustic and electric guitar, dobro, baritone guitar, bells, gong, frame drum, talking drum, gamelan, ektare [gopichand], singing bowls, bass harmonica, glockenspiel, organ
On May 16, 1999, “Warner Bros” label released “¡Viva El Amor!”, the seventh Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded 1998 – 1999, at “Townhouse”, “Sarm West”, “RAK” and “Innovation” in London, “Bearsville” in Bearsville, New York, and was produced by Stephen Street and Stephen Hague.
Personnel:
Chrissie Hynde – vocals, guitar, harmonica
Adam Seymour – guitar, bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Andy Hobson – bass
Martin Chambers – drums
Jeff Beck – guitar solo
Lindsay Edwards – keyboards
Stephen Hague – keyboards, accordion
Chuck Norman – keyboards, programming
Tom Kelly – bass, guitar, backing vocals
Andy Duncan – percussion, programming
Preston Heyman – percussion
David Johansen – backing vocals, ad libs
Jules Shear – backing vocals
The Duke Quartet:
Louisa Fuller – violin
Richard Koster – violin
Ivan McCready – cello
John Metcalfe – viola, string arrangements
Julie Gardner – engineer
David Boucher – engineer
Doug Wynne – engineer
Richard Norris – engineer, mixing
Stephen Hague – mixing
Bob Clearmountain – mixing
Ian Cooper – mastering
Tin Tin Out – remix, additional production
Michael Nash Associates – artwork
Linda McCartney – cover photography
Mary McCartney – inner sleeve photos
Rob Dickins – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.
Popstar – Chrissie Hynde, Adam Seymour
Human – Shelly Peiken, Mark McEntee
From the Heart Down – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Nails in the Road – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Who’s Who
Dragway 42
Baby’s Breath – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
On May 12, 2023, “Skint” label released “The Love Invention”, the debut Alison Goldfrapp studio album. It was recorded 2021 – 2023, at “Miloco” and “London Lane” in London, and was produced by Alison Goldfrapp, Claptone, Toby Scott, James Greenwood and Richard X.
Personnel:
Alison Goldfrapp – vocals, art direction
Toby Scott – keyboards, programming
James Greenwood – engineer
Tom Archer – engineer
Calum Landau – engineer
Sam Baker – engineer
Jonny Leslie – engineer
Richard X – engineer, mixing
Pete Hofmann – mixing
John Davis – mastering
Mat Maitland – art direction, photography, imagery, design
Beth Fenton – styling
Goom Heo – clothing
Track listing:
All tracks by Alison Goldfrapp and James Greenwood, except where noted.
Never Stop – Alison Goldfrapp, Richard X
Love Invention – Alison Goldfrapp, Richard X, James Greenwood
Digging Deeper Now – Alison Goldfrapp, Richard X, James Greenwood
In Electric Blue – Alison Goldfrapp, Toby Scott, Olivia Sebastianelli
The Beat Divine – Alsion Goldfrapp, Richard X
Fever (This Is the Real Thing) – Alison Goldfrapp, Richard X, James Greenwood
Hotel (Suite 23) – Alison Goldfrapp, Richard X, Hannah Robinson
On May 9, 1994, “Sire” label released “Last of the Independents”, the sixth Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded 1993 – 1994, at “Townhouse” and “Sarm West” in London, “The Woll Hall” in Bath, and was produced by Stephen Street, Ian Stanley and Chris Thomas.
Personnel:
Chrissie Hynde – vocals, guitar
Adam Seymour – guitar
Andy Hobson – bass
Martin Chambers – drums
Robbie McIntosh – guitar
Ian Stanley – organ, keyboards, special effects
Andy Rourke – bass guitar
Tom Kelly – bass guitar, piano, guitar
David Paton – bass guitar
J.F.T. Hood – drums, special effects
Jim Copley – drums
London Community Gospel Choir – choir
David Lord – string arrangements
Stephen Street – engineer
Steve Williams – engineer
Jon Jacobs – engineer
Richard Lowe – engineer assistant
Greig Sangster – engineer assistant
Jamie Cullum – engineer assistant
Julie Gardener – assistant engineer
Bob Clearmountain – mixing
Tony Phillips – mixing
Stylorouge – artwork
Simon Fowler – cover photography
Track listing:
Hollywood Perfume – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Night in My Veins – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Money Talk – Chrissie Hynde
977 – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Revolution – Chrissie Hynde
All My Dreams – Chrissie Hynde
I’ll Stand by You – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
I’m a Mother – Chrissie Hynde, J.F.T. Hood
Tequila – Chrissie Hynde
Every Mother’s Son – Chrissie Hynde
Rebel Rock Me – Chrissie Hynde
Love Colours – Chrissie Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
On May 7, 1990, “4AD” label released “Joy 1967–1990”, the second Ultra Vivid Scene studio album. It was recorded in November 1989, at “First Protocol” in London, and weas produced by Hugh Jones.