In September 1961, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut Shadows (The) album. It was recorded October 1960 – June 1961, at “EMI Abbey Road” in London, and was produced by Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
Hank Marvin – vocals, lead guitar, piano
Bruce Welch – vocals, rhythm guitar
Jet Harris – vocals, bass guitar
Tony Meehan – drums, percussion
Malcolm Addey – engineer
Cliff Richard – sleeve notes
Track listing:
Shadoogie – Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris, Tony Meehan
Blue Star – Victor Young, Edward Heyman
Nivram – Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin, Jet Harris
Baby My Heart – Sonny Curtis
See You in My Drums – Tony Meehan
All My Sorrows – Dave Guard, Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds
Stand Up and Say That – Hank Marvin
Gonzales – Jet Harris, Bruce Welch, Hank Marvin
Find Me a Golden Street – Norman Petty
Theme from a Filleted Place – Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris
That’s My Desire – Helmy Kresa, Carroll Loveday
My Resistance Is Low – Hoagy Carmichael
Sleepwalk – Ann Farina, Santo Farina, Johnny Farina, Don Wolf
In August 1971, “MAM Records” label released “Himself”, the debut Gilbert O’Sullivan album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Audio International Studios” in London, and was produced by Gordon Mills. In 2009, “Hot Press” ranked “Himself” at number 100 on its list of the “250 Greatest Irish Albums of All Time”.
On August 19, 2016, “Polydor” label released “Furnaces”, the eight Ed Harcourt album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Rook’s Nest”, “RAK Studios” and “Assault and Battery Studios” in London, and was produced by Flood.
On August 15, 1989, “RCA” label released “Love Among the Cannibals”, the third Starship album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “ Studio 55” in Hollywood, “Record Plant Studios” and “Studio D” in Sausalito, “Different Fur” in San Francisco, “The Kiva” and “Soundcastle” in Los Angeles, “Fantasy Studios” in Berkeley, and “Maison Rouge” in London, and was produced by Mike Shipley, Larry Klein, Phil Galdston, Tom Lord-Alge, Mickey Thomas, Arne Frager, Craig Chaquico, Mark Morgan, Brett Bloomfield and Donny Baldwin.
Personnel:
Mickey Thomas – vocals
Craig Chaquico – guitars
Mark Morgan – keyboards
Brett Bloomfield – bass, backing vocals
Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Greg Shaw – electronics, trumpet
Pete Woodroffe – electronics
Sammy Merendino – electronics
Collyer Spreen – electronics
Michael Landau – additional rhythm guitar
Larry Klein – Fairlight programming
Robert John “Mutt” Lange – backing vocals
Tommy Funderburk – additional backing vocals
Chris Thompson – additional backing vocals
Jeff Pescetto – additional backing vocals
Tom Lord-Alge – additional backing vocals, engineer, mixing
Larry Klein – arrangements
Robert John “Mutt” Lange – arrangements
Mike Shipley – engineer, mixing
Arne Frager – engineer
Stephan Benben – engineer
Pete Woodroffe – additional engineering
Rob Beaton – additional engineering, assistant engineer
Tony Phillips – additional engineering
Mark Slagle – engineer assistant
Julie Last – engineer assistant
Randy Wine – engineer assistant
Greg Laney – engineer assistant
Tom Sadzeck – engineer assistant
Michael Semanick – engineer assistant
Greg Wilkinson – engineer assistant
Paula “Max” Garcia – engineer assistant
Jim “Watts” Vereecke – engineer assistant
Tom Size – engineer assistant
Michael Rosen – engineer assistant
Paul Lani – mixing
Joe Fiorello – mixing assistant
Ria Lewerke – creative director
Norman Moore – art direction, design
Taylor King – photography
Track listing:
The Burn – Martin Page, Bernie Taupin
It’s Not Enough – Martin Page, Tommy Funderburk
Trouble in Mind – Joel Feeny, Tim Thorney, Rachel Oldfield
I Didn’t Mean to Stay All Night – Robert John Lange
Send a Message – Mickey Thomas, Mark Morgan, Steve Diamond
Wild Again – John Bettis, Michael Clark
Love Among the Cannibals – Mickey Thomas, Mark Morgan
Dream Sequence / We Dream in Color – Mark Morgan, Mickey Thomas, Phil Galdston
Healing Waters – Martin Page
Blaze of Love – Chris Thompson, John Van Tongeren, Phil Galdston
I’ll Be There – Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, Steve Diamond
On August 14, 2020, “Polydor” label released “Open Up Your Head”, the debut Sea Girls studio album. It was recorded in 2020 at “Snap!”, “Octagon”, “Assault & Battery” and “The Pool Studios” in London, and was produced by Larry Hibbitt.
Personnel:
Henry Camamile – vocals, guitars
Rory Young – guitars, backing vocals
Andrew Dawson – bass, backing vocals
Oli Khan – drums, keyboards
James Mottershead – engineer
Alex O’Donovan – editing, engineer
Jonny Breakwell – engineer assistant
Billy Foster – engineer assistant
Richie Kennedy – engineer assistant
Xander Wright – engineer assistant
Cenzo Townshend – mixing
Camden Clarke – mixing assistant
Robert Sellens – mixing assistant
Nick Watson – mastering
Richard Andrews – design
Andrew Cooper – photography
Harris Thomlinson Spence – photography
Matthew Parri Thomas – photography
Track listing:
Transplant – Henry Camamile, Jonathan Green
All I Want to Hear You Say – Henry Camamile, Max Wolfgang
So You Really Wanna Know – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young
Lie to Me – Henry Camamile, Jennifer Decilveo
Call Me Out – Henry Camamile
Closer – Rory Young
Forever – Rory Young
Weight in Gold – Henry Camamile, Iain Archer
Ready for More – Henry Camamile, Max Wolfgang
Violet – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young, Max Wolfgang
Shake – Rory Young
Damage Done – Henry Camamile, Justin Hayward Young, William Bloomfield
On August 3, 2018, “Infectious Music” label released “Living in Extraordinary Times”, is the 15th James studio album. It was recorded October – December 2017, at “Livingston” and “Iguana” in London, and was produced by Charlie Andrew and Beni Giles.
Personnel:
Tim Booth – lead and backing vocals, percussion
Adrian Oxaal – guitar, cello, backing vocals
Mark Hunter – keyboards, percussion, drum programming
Jim Glennie – bass guitar, percussion
David Baynton-Power – drums, percussion
Saul Davies – percussion, guitar, violin
Andy Diagram – trumpet, backing vocals
Brian Eno – synth programming
Charlie Andrew – drums, percussion, congas, bells, synth programming, additional drum programming, horns arrangements
On August 1, 1982, “WEA” label released “Well Kept Secret”, the twelve John Martyn album. It was recorded in 1982, at “RAK Studios” in London, and was produced by Sandy Roberton.
On July 31, 2020, “Roadrunner Records” label released “Sex, Death & the Infinite Void”, the second Creeper studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “WAX LTD Studios” in Los Angeles, “The Firepit” in London, “The Ranch Production House” in Southampton, and was produced by Xandy Barry.
Personnel:
Will Gould – lead vocals
Ian Miles – guitar
Oliver Burdett – guitar
Sean Scott – bass
Hannah Greenwood – keyboards, backing vocals
Dan Bratton – drums
Patricia Morrison – voice
Xandy Barry – orchestra arrangements, programming, engineer, mixing
Timothy Williams – orchestral arrangements, programming
Andrew Lappin – engineer
Richard Woodcroft – engineer
Redah Haddioui – engineer, mixing assistant
Wally Gagel – mixing
Spike Stent – mixing
Matt Wolach – mixing assistant
Pete Lyman – mastering
Stuart Hawkes – mastering
Andy Pritchard – layout
Demon Dance – design
Billy Howard Price – photos
Track listing:
Hallelujah – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood
Be My End – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Matt Reynolds
Born Cold – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Neil Kennedy
Cyanide – Will Gould, Xandy Barry
Celestial Violence – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood
Annabelle – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Xandy Barry
Paradise – Will Gould, Xandy Barry
Poisoned Heart – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Xandy Barry
Thorns of Love – Will Gould, Ian Miles
Four Years Ago – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood, Xandy Barry
Holy War – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood
Napalm Girls – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Hannah Greenwood
The Crown of Life – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood
Black Moon – Will Gould, Ian Miles, Hannah Greenwood
All My Friends – Will Gould
Be More Careful with Your Heart – Will Gould, Hannah Greenwood
On July 27, 1979, “Riva Records” label released “John Cougar”, the third John Mellencamp studio album. It was recorded in 1978 at “AIR Studios” in London, and in 1979, at “Criteria Studios” in Miami, and was produced by Ron Albert, Howard Albert and John Punter.
Personnel:
John Mellencamp – vocal, guitar
Larry Crane – guitars, backing vocals
Mike “Chief” Wanchic – guitars, backing vocals
Brian Bec Var – piano, keyboards
Robert “Ferd” Frank – bass
Tom Knowles – drums
Don Gehman – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mellencamp, except where noted.
In July 1983, “Chrysalis” label released “Back It Up”, the eight Robin Trower album. It was recorded in 1983, at “Wessex Studios” in London, and was produced by Robin Trower.
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