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Kenny Wheeler: Songs for Quintet

On January 13, 2015, “ECM” label released “Songs for Quintet”, the 27th Kenny Wheeler album. It was recorded in December 2013, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Manfred Eicher and Steve Lake.

Personnel:

  • Kenny Wheeler— flugelhorn
  • Stan Sulzmann- tenor saxophone
  • John Parricelli- guitar
  • Chris Laurence- bass
  • Martin France- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Kenny Wheeler.

  1. Seventy-Six
  2. Jigsaw
  3. The Long Waiting
  4. Canter No. 1
  5. Sly Eyes
  6. 1076
  7. Old Time
  8. Pretty Liddle Waltz
  9. Nonetheless

Bill Bruford: Feels Good To Me

In January 1978, “EG” and “Polydor” labels released “Feels Good to Me”, the debut Bill Bruford album. It was recorded in August 1977, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Robin Lumley and Bill Bruford.

Personnel:

  • Bill Bruford– drums, percussion
  • Allan Holdsworth– electric guitar
  • Dave Stewart– keyboards
  • Jeff Berlin– bass
  • Kenny Wheeler– flugelhorn
  • Annette Peacock– vocals
  • John Goodsall– additional guitar
  • John Clark – additional guitar
  • Neil Murray– additional bass
  • John Brand, Colin Green, Stephen Short – tape operators
  • Stephen W Tayler – engineer
  • Peter Revill, Mick Rossi – equipment technicians

Track listing:

All tracks by Bill Bruford except where noted.

  1. Beelzebub
  2. Back to the Beginning
  3. Seems Like a Lifetime Ago (Part One)
  4. Seems Like a Lifetime Ago (Part Two)
  5. Sample and Hold – Bill Bruford, Dave Stewart
  6. Feels Good to Me
  7. Either End of August
  8. If You Can’t Stand the Heat…- Bill Bruford, Dave Stewart
  9. Springtime in Siberia – Bill Bruford, Dave Stewart
  10. Adios a la pasada (Goodbye to the Past) – Bill Bruford, Annette Peacock

Duran Duran: All You Need Is Now

On December 21, 2010, “All You Need Is Now”, the 13th Duran Duran studio album was released digitally, and the physical package was released on 21 March 2011 in Europe on the “Tape Modern” label. It was recorded February – August 2010, at “Sphere Studios” in London, and was produced by Mark Ronson, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Nick Rhodes.

Personnel:

  • Simon Le Bon– lead vocals
  • Dominic Brown– guitars, backing vocals
  • Nick Rhodes– keyboards, backing vocals
  • John Taylor– bass, backing vocals
  • Roger Taylor– drums
  • Simon Willescroft – saxophone
  • Nina Hossain– vocals, spoken words
  • Anna Ross – backing vocals
  • Jamie Walton – cello
  • Mark Ronson– additional chorus guitar
  • Ana Matronic– vocals, rap
  • Tawiah – backing vocals
  • Kelis– vocals
  • Owen Pallett– string arrangements, conductor
  • The St. Kitts String Octet – strings
  • Mark ‘Spike’ Stent – mixing
  • Matty Green – mixing assistant
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Ashley Heath – art direction
  • Rory McCartney – art direction
  • Clunie Reid – artwork

Track listing (digital release):

  1. All You Need is Now – Mark Ronson, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  2. Blame the Machines – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  3. Being Followed – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  4. Leave a Light On – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  5. Safe (In the Heat of the Moment) – Mark Ronson, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown, Ana Matronic
  6. Get Panic! – Mark Ronson, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  7. The Man Who Stole a Leopard – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes
  8. Runaway Runaway – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Dom Brown
  9. Before the Rain – Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes

Japan: Quiet Life

On December 20, 1979, “Hansa” label released (Japan, Canada and Germany) “Quiet Life”, the third Japan studio album. It was recorded in June 1979, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by John Punter, Simon Napier-Bell, David Sylvian, Rob Dean, Richard Barbieri, Mick Karn and Steve Jansen.

Personnel:

  • David Sylvian– lead vocals, guitar
  • Rob Dean– guitar, backing vocals
  • Richard Barbieri– synthesizer, keyboards
  • Mick Karn– bass, saxophone, flute, backing vocals
  • Steve Jansen– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Ann Odell – orchestration, arrangements
  • Martyn Ford– orchestral conduction
  • John Punter – engineer
  • Colin Fairley – engineer
  • Keith Bessey – engineer
  • John Punter – mixing
  • Fin Costello – art direction

Track listing:

All tracks by David Sylvian, except where noted.

  1. Quiet Life
  2. Fall in Love With Me
  3. Despair
  4. In Vogue
  5. Halloween
  6. All Tomorrow’s Parties – Lou Reed
  7. Alien
  8. The Other Side of Life

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Framed

In December 1972, “Vertigo” label released “Framed”, the debut Sensational Alex Harvey Band (The) album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Alex Harvey, Zal Cleminson, Hugh Mckenna, Chris Glen and Eddie McKenna.

Personnel:

  • Alex Harvey – lead vocals
  • Zal Cleminson– lead guitar
  • Hugh McKenna – electric piano
  • Chris Glen– bass guitar
  • Eddie McKenna– drums
  • Phil Kenzie – tenor saxophone
  • Big Bud’s Brass – Bud Parkes, Martin Drover, Phil Kenzie, Dave Coxhill, Geoff Driscoll – brass section
  • Mike Bobak – engineer
  • Jim Wilson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Alex Harvey; except where noted.

  1. Framed – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  2. Hammer Song
  3. Midnight Moses
  4. Isobel Goudie – Part 1: My Lady of the Night, Part 2: Coitus Interruptus, Part 3: Virgin and the Hunter
  5. Buff’s Bar Blues
  6. I Just Want to Make Love to You – Willie Dixon
  7. Hole In Her Stocking
  8. There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree, Mother They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight – Jim Condron
  9. Anthony

 

Public Image Ltd.: Public Image Ltd. First Issue

On December 8, 1978, “Virgin” label released “Public Image: First Issue”, the debut  Public Image Ltd, album. It was recorded July – November 1978, at “The Manor Studio”, “Shipton-on-Cherwell”, “Wessex Studios”, “Gooseberry Sound Studios”, “Townhouse Studios” and “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by John Lydon, Keith Levene, Jah Wobble and Jim Walker.

Personnel:

  • John Lydon– vocals, piano
  • Keith Levene– guitar
  • Jah Wobble– vocals, bass, fire extinguisher
  • Jim Walker– vocals, drums

Track listing:

All lyrics by John Lydon, all music by John Lydon, Keith Levene, Jah Wobble and Jim Walker.

  1. Theme
  2. Religion I
  3. Religion II
  4. Annalisa
  5. Public Image
  6. Low Life
  7. Attack
  8. Fodderstompf

Jade Warrior: Released

On November 29, 1971, “Vertigo” label released “Released”, the second Jade Warrior studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Nova Sound’ in London, and was produce by Tony Duhig and Jon Field.

Personnel:

  • Tony Duhig – guitars
  • Glyn Havard – vocals, bass
  • Allan Price – drums
  • Jon Field – flutes, percussion
  • Dave Connors – alto and tenor saxophones
  • Richard Dodd -engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Tony Duhig, Jon Field, and Glyn Havard.

  1. Three-Horned Dragon King
  2. Eyes on You
  3. Bride of Summer
  4. Water Curtain Cave
  5. Minnamoto’s Dream
  6. We Have Reason to Believe
  7. Barazinbar
  8. Yellow Eyes

Kansas: Power

On  November 28, 1986, “MCA” label released “Power”, the tenth Kansas studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “ The Castle” in Franklin, Tennessee, “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Andrew Powell and Phil Ehart.

Personnel:

  • Steve Walsh– lead vocals, keyboards
  • Steve Morse– vocals, lead guitar
  • Rich Williams- guitar
  • Billy Greer– vocals, bass guitar
  • Phil Ehart- drums, executive producer
  • The Philarmonia Orchestraarranged and conducted by Andrew Powell
  • Gary Chang- keyboards programming
  • Travis Bradford, Jerome Olds, Rob Henson, Yonrico Scott, Merle McLain, Doug Baker, Solomon Olds, Cliff Jones – backing vocals
  • Nigel Walker – engineer, mixing
  • Mike Sheady – orchestra recordings engineer
  • Humberto Gatica– mixing
  • Keith Odle, Lance Philips, Darrin Goodwin – engineer assistant
  • George Marino- mastering
  • Andy Engel – design, illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Morse and Steve Walsh except where noted.

  1. Silhouettes in Disguise
  2. Power – Randy Goodrum, Steve Morse, Steve Walsh
  3. All I Wanted
  4. Secret Service – John Booth Aclin, Ron Miller, Steve Morse, Steve Walsh
  5. We’re Not Alone Anymore
  6. Musicatto
  7. Taking In the View
  8. Three Pretenders – Billy Greer, Steve  Morse, Steve Walsh
  9. Tomb 19
  10. Can’t Cry Anymore – Tim Smith, Van Temple

Man: The Twang Dynasty

On November 14, 1992, “Voiceprint” label released “The Twang Dynasty”, the tenth Man studio album. It was recorded August – September 1992, at “Scarf Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Ker.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Deke Leonard– vocals, guitar
  • Martin Ace – vocals, bass
  • John Weathers– vocals, drums
  • Julie Sheldon – photography
  • Phil Smee – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Martin Ace and John Weathers, except where noted.

  1. A Feather on the Scales of Justice
  2. Mad on Her
  3. Jumpin’ Like a Kangaroo – Martin Ace
  4. The Chimes at Midnight
  5. The Price – Ellis, Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Martin Ace, John Weathers
  6. Circumstances – Deke Leonard, Simmons
  7. Women
  8. The Chinese Cut
  9. Out of the Darkness
  10. Fast and Dangerous
  11. The Wings of Mercury

Adam And The Ants: Prince Charming

On November 14, 1981, “CBS” label released “Prince Charming”, the third Adam and the Ants album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Hughes.

Personnel:

  • Adam Ant– vocals, bass, harmonica
  • Marco Pirroni– guitar
  • Gary Tibbs– bass
  • Merrick– drums, acoustic guitar
  • Terry Lee Miall – drums
  • Ross Cullum – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Adam Ant and Marco Pirroni.

  1. Scorpios
  2. Picasso Visita el Planeta de los Simios
  3. Prince Charming
  4. Five Guns West
  5. That Voodoo!
  6. Stand and Deliver
  7. Mile-High Club
  8. Ant Rap
  9. Mowhok
  10. E.X.
  11. The Lost Hawaiians (unlisted track)