In December 1965, “London” label released “Go Away from My World”, the third Marianne Faithfull studio album. It was recorded in 1965, and was produced by Mike Leander.
In December 1977, “RCA” label released “Spiral”, the fifth Vangelis studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Nemo Studios” in London, and was produced by Vangelis. In 1978, the Vangelis received “Midem International Instrumental Award” for the album track “To the Unknown Man”,
Personnel:
Vangelis — synthesizers, keyboards, various instruments, arranger, design
In December 1970, “Sire” label released “Think Pink”, the debut Twink (John Charles Edward Alder) album. It was recorded in July 1969, at “Sounds Studio” in London, and was produced by Mick Farren.
Personnel:
Twink – vocals, drums, acoustic guitar
Mick Farren – vocals
Paul Rudolph – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, vibraphone, bass guitar, percussion, chimes
Steve Peregrin Took – vocals, acoustic guitar, pixie horn, vocals, percussion
Victor Unitt – electric guitars
Wally Allen – piano
John Povey – sitar, mellotron
John “Honk” Lodge – bass guitar
John “Junior” Wood – bass guitar
Viv Prince – drums
Dave “Boss” Goodman – vocals, percussion
Silver – vocals, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Twink, except where noted.
The Coming of the One
Ten Thousand Words in a Cardboard Box – Twink, John Junior Wood
Dawn of Magic
Tiptoe on the Highest Hill
Fluid
Mexican Grass War
Rock an’ Roll the Joint
Suicide
Three Little Piggies – Steve Peregrin Took, Twink
The Sparrow Is a Sign – Steve Peregrin Took, Twink
On December 11, 2020, “Republic Records” label released “Evermore”, the ninth Taylor Swift studio album. It was recorded August – December 2020, at “Long Pond Studio” in Hudson Valley, “Kitty Committee” and Ariel Rechtshaid house in Los Angeles, “Scarlet Pimpernel” in London, and was produced by Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and Bryce Dessner.
Personnel:
Taylor Swift – lead vocals, executive producer
Aaron Dessner – acoustic and electric guitar, rubber bridge guitar, high string guitar, banjo, bass guitar, synth bass, tambourine, mandolin, piano, keyboards, synthesizer, drum kit, percussion, drum machine programming, field recording, recording, drone
Haim
The National
Bon Iver
Bryce Dessner – electric guitar, piano, orchestration, pulse
Josh Kaufman – acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel, mandolin, organ, harmonium, harmonica
Justin Vernon – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, bass, synthesizer, triangle, drum kit, Prophet X, Messina, field recording, vocal recording
Josh Kaufman – acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel, mandolin, harmonium, organ, harmonica
Jack Antonoff – acoustic and electric guitar, slide guitar, bass, piano, Mellotron, drums, percussion, backing vocals
Mikey Freedom Hart – nylon and electric guitar, DX7, electric guitar, nylon guitar, Rhodes, celeste
On December 8, 2004, “Wichita Recordings” label released the self-titled, debut Cribs (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2003, at “Toe Rag Studios” in London, and was produced by Bobby Conn and Ed Deegan. In 2005, the album was awarded the “American Society of Composers”, “Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) College Award”.
Personnel:
Ryan Jarman – vocals, guitar
Gary Jarman – vocals, bass
Ross Jarman – drums
Ed Deegan – recording
Noel – mastering
Jason Rosenberg – artwork, design
Richard Morgan, Ami Barwell, Bob Taylor – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ryan Jarman, Gary Jarman and Ross Jarman.
In December 1965, “Mercury” label released “Storm Warning!”, the fourth Dick Morrissey Quartet album. It was recorded in November 1965, at “The Bull’s Head” in London.
Personnel:
Dick Morrissey – tenor sax
Harry South – piano
Phil Bates – double bass
Phil Seamen – drums
David Redfern – photography
Mike Hawker – liner notes
Track listing:
Storm Warning – Harry South
What Is There to Say – Vernon Duke, Yip Harburg
Come Rain Or Come Shine – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
In November 1969, “Vertigo” label released “An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down”, the debut Rod Stewart album. It was recorded June – August 1969, at “Lansdowne” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart and Lou Reizner.
Personnel:
Rod Stewart – vocals, guitars
Ronnie Wood – guitars, bass, harmonica
Martin Pugh – guitars
Martin Quittenton – acoustic guitar
Ian McLagan – piano, organ
Mike d’Abo – piano
Keith Emerson – organ
Micky Waller – drums
Lou Reizner – vocals
Keith “Marcus Keef” MacMillan – design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Rod Stewart, except where noted.
Street Fighting Man – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Man of Constant Sorrow – traditional arranged by Rod Stewart
On November 27, 2020, “Bella Union” label released “Ascent of the Ascended”, the first Tim Burgess EP. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Daniel O’Sullivan.
Personnel:
Tim Burgess – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
Daniel O’Sullivan – acoustic and electric guitar, bass, piano, organ, variophon, backing vocals, arranger
Rose Keeler-Schäffeler – electric guitar, backing vocals
Mark Collins – slide guitar
Peter Broderick – piano, violin, drums
Thighpaulsandra – synth, recording, mixing
Christos Fanaras – bass
Charles Hayward – drums
Richard Youngs – flute, backing vocals
Nik Void – backing vocal, design
Bob Mallory – recording, mixing
Frank Byng – recording
Cat Stevens – photography
Ally Dawkins – executive producer
Track listing:
Studio side – recorded at “Snorkel Studios” in London, and “Aerial Studios” in Wrexham, UK.
Ascent of the Ascended – Tim Burgess
Yours. To Be – Tim Burgess
Ascent of the Ascended (reprise) – Tim Burgess
Live side – recorded at “Paste Studios” in New York City
Laurie – Tim Burgess
The Mall – Tim Burgess
The Only One I Know – Tim Burgess, Jon Baker, Jon Brookes, Martin Blunt, Rob Collins
In November 1971, “Blue Thumb” label released “Mark Almond II”, the second Mark Almond album. It was recorded in 1971, in San Francisco, Sausalito, London, and Los Angeles and was produced by Tommy LiPuma.
Personnel:
Jon Mark – lead vocals, classical and 12-string guitars, electric guitar, percussion
Tommy Eyre – harmony vocals, concert piano, electric piano, flute, percussion
In November 1971, “Island” label released “Brain Capers”, the fourth Mott the Hopple studio album. It was recorded August – September 1971, at “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Guy Stevens.
Personnel:
Ian Hunter – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Mick Ralphs – lead guitar
Pete Watts – vocals, bass
Dale “Buffin” Griffin – vocals, drums
Verden Allen – vocals, keyboards
Jim Price – trumpet
Guy Stevens – piano
Andy Johns – engineer
Zal Schreiber – mastering
Richard Polak – photography
Track listing:
Death May Be Your Santa Claus – Ian Hunter, Verden Allen
Your Own Backyard – Dion DiMucci, Tony Fasce
Darkness, Darkness – Jesse Colin Young
The Journey – Ian Hunter
Sweet Angeline – Ian Hunter
Second Love – Verden Allen
The Moon Upstairs – Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs
The Wheel of the Quivering Meat Conception – Ian Hunter, Guy Stevens
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