On May 7, 1976, “EMI” label released “I’m Nearly Famous”, the eighteenth Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded September – December 1975, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Bruce Welch.
Personnel:
Cliff Richard – vocal
Andrew Powell – arrangements
Bruce Welch – arrangements
Richard Hewson – arrangements
Track listing:
I Can’t Ask for Anymore Than You – Ken Gold, Michael Denne
It’s No Use Pretending – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
I’m Nearly Famous – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
Lovers – Mickey Newbury
Junior Cowboy – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
Miss You Nights – Dave Townsend
I Wish You’d Change Your Mind – Terry Britten
Devil Woman – Terry Britten, Christine Holmes
Such is the Mystery – John Dawson Read
You’ve Got to Give Me All Your Lovin – Ken Gold, Michael Denne
If You Walked Away – David Pomeranz
Alright, it’s Alright – Michael Allison, Peter Sills
On May 6, 2018, “Polydor” label released “The Colour in Anything”, the third James Blake studio album. It was recorded 2017 – 2018, at “Shangri La Studios” in Malibu, California, and in London, and was produced by James Blake, Rick Rubin and Justin Vernon.
On May 6, 2022, “Matador” label released “A Bit of Previous”, the eleventh Belle and Sebastian album. It was recorded 2021 – 2022, at “Banchory Studio” and Gorbals Studio” in Glasgow, Scotland, “Abbey Road” in London, and was produced by Kevin Burleigh, Matt Wiggins, Brian McNeill, Stuart Murdoch, Steve Jackson, Chris Geddes, Sarah Martin, Bobby Kildea, Dave McGowan and Richard Colburn.
Personnel:
Stuart Murdoch – lead vocal, guitar
Steve Jackson – vocal, guitar
Chris Geddes – keyboards
Sarah Martin – vocal, violin
Bobby Kildea – bass, guitar
Dave McGowan – bass, keyboards, guitar
Richard Colburn – drums
Brian McNeill – synth, mixing
Shawn Everett – synth, mixing
Paul Towndrow – tenor and baritone saxophone
Ryan Quigley – trumpet, flugelhorn
Michael Owers – trombone, bass trombone
Alessandra Lupo – spoken word
Anjolee Williams – backing vocals
Olivia Walker – backing vocals
Patience Henderson-McCrary – backing vocals
Charles Henderson-McCrary – backing vocals, vocal arrangements
Leon McCrary – backing vocals, vocal arrangements
Ryan Quigley – brass arrangements
Sarah Martin – brass arrangements
Matt Wiggins – mixing
Tony Doogan – mixing
Frank Arkwright – mastering
D8 (3) – design
Emma Durnan – design
Anna Miles – artwork
Cass Kildea – artwork
Chris Geddes – artwork
Titana Muthui – artwork
Yvonne Kincaid – artwork
Marisa Privitera Murdoch – photography
Stuart Murdoch – photography
Denise Coombes – costume design
Anna Miles – cover stars
Cass Kidea – cover stars
Clowie Magusloy – cover stars
Kyle Lonsdale Jackson – cover stars
Saif Ali – cover stars
Syd Childs – cover stars
Tess Macdonald – cover stars
Titana Muthui – cover stars
Winona Childs – cover stars
Yvonne Kincaid – cover stars
Shawn Everett – additional production
Track listing:
All tracks by Stuart Murdoch, Steve Jackson, Chris Geddes,
Sarah Martin, Bobby Kildea, Dave McGowan and Richard Colburn.
On May 6, 1971, “Vertigo” label released “Songs from Wasties Orchard”, the second Magna Carta studio album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Gus Dudgeon.
Personnel:
Davey Johnstone – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, sitar, harpsichord, cymbals
Chris Simpson – vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Glen Stewart – vocals, lyre, wine glass
Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer
Bloomsbury Group – design
Reverend Peter Murphy – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Simpson, except where noted.
The Bridge at Knaresborough Town
White Snow Dove
Parliament Hill
Wayfarin’
Down Along Up – Davey Johnstone
Country Jam – Davey Johnston, Chris Simpson, Glen Stewart
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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