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Angel: Same

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On October 27, 1975, “Casablanca” label released the self-titled, debut Angel album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Wally Heider Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Derel Lawrence and Big Jim Sullivan.

Personnel:

  • Frank DiMino – lead vocals, arrangements
  • Punky Meadows – lead and acoustic guitars, arrangements
  • Giuffria Gregg- organ, piano, clavinet, harpsichord, Mellotron, synthesizers, string ensemble, arrangements
  • Mickie Jones – bass guitar, arrangements
  • Barry Brandt – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Peter Granet – recording, mixing
  • Allen Zentz – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Tower – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria, Punky Meadows
  2. Long Time – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria, Punky Meadows
  3. Rock and Rollers – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria, Punky Meadows
  4. Broken Dreams – Frank Dimino, Punky Meadows
  5. Mariner – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria, Big Jim Sullivan, Derek Lawrence
  6. Sunday Morning – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria
  7. On & On – Frank Dimino, Greg Giuffria, Punky Meadows, Mickey Jones
  8. Angel (Theme) – Greg Giuffria, Barry Brandt

Blondie: Pollinator

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On May 5, 2017, “BMG Rights Management” label released “Pollinator”, the eleventh Blondie studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2017, at “The magic Shop” in New York City, and was produced by John Congleton.

Personnel:

  • Deborah Harry – vocals
  • Chris Stein – guitar
  • Tommy Kessler – guitar
  • Johnny Marr – guitar
  • Nick Valensi – guitar
  • Matt Katz-Bohen – keyboards
  • Leigh Foxx – bass guitar
  • Clem Burke – drums
  • What Cheer? Brigade – drums, horns
  • Joan Jett – backing vocals
  • John Roberts – backing vocals
  • Gregory Brothers – backing vocals
  • Kabir Hermon – engineer
  • Rich Costey – mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Tony Hoffer – additional production

Track listing:

  1. Doom of Destiny – Chris Stein, Deborah Harry
  2. Long Time – Deborah Harry, Dey Hynes
  3. Already Naked – Matthew Katz Bohen, Laurel Katz Bohen, Lucian Piane
  4. Fun – David Sitek, Daniel Ledinsky, Erik Hasale, Adiam Feireiss
  5. My Monster – Johnny Marr
  6. Best Day Ever – Sia Furler, Nick Valensi
  7. Gravity – Charlotte Aitchison, Dimitri Tikovoï
  8. When I Gave Up on You – Michael Gregory, Andrew Gregory
  9. Love Level – Deborah Harry, Chris Stein
  10. Too Much – Matthew Katz Bohen, Laurel Katz Bohen
  11. Fragments – Adam Johnston

Jan Hammer & Neal Schon: Here to Stay

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In December 1982, “Columbia” label released “Here to Stay”, the second Jan Hammer and Neal Schon album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Red Gate Studios” in Kent, New York, and was produced by Jan Hammer, Neal Schon, Mike “Clay” Stone and Kevin Elson.

Personnel:

  • Jan Hammer– drums, keyboards, percussion, engineer, mixing
  • Neal Schon– vocals, guitars, synthesizer
  • Glen Burtnik– vocals
  • Colin Hodgkinson– bass guitar
  • Steve Smith– drums
  • Ross Valory– bass guitar
  • Steve Perry– vocals
  • Kevin Elson– mixing
  • Bob Ludwig– mastering

Track listing:

  1. No More Lies – Neal Schon, Glen Burtnik, Jan Hammer
  2. Don’t Stay Away – Neal Schon, Jan Hammer
  3. (You Think You’re) So Hot – Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  4. Turnaround – Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  5. Self Defense – Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain
  6. Long Time – Jan Hammer, Glen Burtnik
  7. Time Again – Jan Hammer
  8. Sticks and Stones – Neal Schon, Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson
  9. Peace of Mind – Neal Schon
  10. Covered by Midnight – Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Jan Hammer, Colin Hodgkinson

Bad Brains: God Of Love

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On May 23, 1995, “Maverick Records” label released “God of Love”, the sixth Bad Brains album. It was recorded in 1995, and was produced by Ric Ocasek.

Personnel:

  • R.– vocals
  • Know– guitar
  • Darryl Jenifer– bass
  • Earl Hudson– drums
  • Christopher Shaw – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Cool Mountaineer
  2. Justice Keepers
  3. Long Time
  4. Rights of a Child
  5. God of Love
  6. Over the Water
  7. Tongue Tee Tie
  8. Darling I Need You
  9. To the Heavens
  10. Thank Jah
  11. Big Fun
  12. How I Love Thee

Cake: Showroom Of Compassion

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Showroom - Compassion

On January 11, 2011, “Upbeat” label released “Showroom of Compassion”, the sixth Cake studio album, and the first one to be independently released. The album was recorded in 2009 and 2010, at the “Upbeat Studio” in Sacramento, and was produced by John McCrea, Vincent DiFiore, Xan McCurdy, Gabriel Nelson and Paulo Baldi.

Personnel:

  • John McCrea – lead vocals, piano, keyboards
  • Vincent DiFiore – trumpet, euphonium, keyboards
  • Xan McCurdy – acoustic and electric guitar, synthesizer
  • Gabriel Nelson – bass guitar, electric guitar, organ
  • Paulo Baldi – drums
  • Tom Monson – drums
  • Aaron Redfield – drums
  • Pete McNeal – drums
  • Greg Brown – electric guitar
  • Charlie Wallace – pedal steel

Track listing:

  1. Federal Funding – John McCrea, Xan McCurdy, Gabriel Nelson
  2. Long Time – John McCrea, Vincent DiFiore
  3. Got to Move – John McCrea
  4. What’s Now Is Now – Gaudio, Holmes
  5. Mustache Man – John McCrea, Xan McCurdy, Gabriel Nelson
  6. Teenage Pregnancy – John McCrea
  7. Sick of You – John McCrea, Xan McCurdy
  8. Easy to Crash – John McCrea
  9. Bound Away – John McCrea, Gabriel Nelson
  10. The Winter – John McCrea, Vincent DiFiore
  11. Italian Guy – John McCrea

Boston: Same

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On August 25, 1976, “Epic” label the self-titled, debut Boston studio album. It was recorded October 1975 – April 1976, and was produced by John Boylan and Tom Scholz. The album was big commercial success, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide and becoming one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. The album was certified Diamond in Canada by “Music Canada” and 17 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Tom Scholz– acoustic and electric guitars,  clavinet, organ, bass guitar
  • Brad Delp– lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Barry Goudreau– rhythm and lead guitars
  • Fran Sheehan– bass guitar
  • Sib Hashian– drums
  • Jim Masdea– drums
  • Kim Hart – design consulting
  • Roger Huyssen – illustrations
  • Gerard Huerta – cover lettering
  • Jeff Albertson – photography
  • Ron Pownall – photography
  • Gary Pihl – photo editing

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.

  1. More Than a Feeling
  2. Peace of Mind
  3. Foreplay / Long Time
  4. Rock & Roll Band
  5. Smokin – Brad Delp, Tom Scholz
  6. Hitch a Ride
  7. Something About You
  8. Let Me Take You Home Tonight – Brad Delp