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Robert Plant: Carry Fire

On October 13, 2017, “Nonesuch” and “Warner Bros” labels released “Carry Fire”, the eleventh Robert Plant studio album. It was Plant’s second studio album with his backing band the Sensational Space Shifters. It was recorded in 2017, at “The Attic Studio” in Bristol, “The Bee Barn” in Bala, “Billy Fuller’s Home Studio” in Bristol, “Black Earth Studios” in Bath, “Real World Studios” in Box, Wiltshire, “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, and was produced by Robert Plant.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant – vocals
  • Chrissie Hynde – vocals
  • The Sensational Space Shifters:

Justin Adams – guitar, oud

Liam “Skin” Tyson – guitar

John Baggott – keyboards

Billy Fuller – bass guitar

Dave Smith – drums

  • Seth Lakeman – viola, fiddle
  • Redi Hasa – cello

Track listing:

  1. The May Queen – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Liam Tyson
  2. New World… – Robert Plant, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Dave Smith, Liam Tyson
  3. Season’s Song – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Liam Tyson
  4. Dance with You Tonight – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Dave Smith, Liam Tyson
  5. Carving up the World Again… A Wall and Not a Fence – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Liam Tyson
  6. A Way with Words – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott
  7. Carry Fire – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Dave Smith, Liam Tyson
  8. Bones of Saints – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Dave Smith, Liam Tyson
  9. Keep It Hid – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott
  10. Bluebird over the Mountain – Ersel Hickey
  11. Heaven Sent – Robert Plant, Justin Adams, John Baggott, Billy Fuller, Dave Smith, Liam Tyson

Man: Be Good To Yourself At Least Once A Day

In November 1972, “United Artists” label released “Be Good to Yourself at Least Once a Day”, the sixth Man album. It was recorded in September 1972, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Dave Edmunds, Micky Jones, Clive John, Phil Ryan, Will Youatt and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitars
  • Clive John – vocals, guitars
  • Phil Ryan – vocals, keyboards
  • Will Youatt – vocals, bass
  • Terry Williams – drums, percussion
  • Dave Edmunds – pedal steel guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Micky Jones, Phil Ryan, Terry Williams and Clive John.

  1. C’mon
  2. Keep on Crinting
  3. Bananas
  4. Life on the Road

Teenage Fanclub: Nothing Lasts Forever

On September 22, 2023, “PeMa” label released “Nothing Lasts Forever”, the twelfth Teenage Fanclub studio album. It was recorded in 2022, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, “Raymond’s Place” in Glasgow, and was produced by Norman Blake, Euros Childs, Francis MacDonald, Raymond McGinley and Dave McGowan.

Personnel:

  • Norman Blake – vocals, guitar
  • Raymond McGinley – vocals, lead guitar, engineering
  • Euros Childs – vocals, keyboard
  • Dave McGowan – vocals, bass
  • Francis MacDonald – vocals, drums
  • Stephen Black – clarinet, saxophone
  • John McCusker – strings
  • Daisy Spiers – strings
  • David Henderson – engineer
  • Joe Jones – engineer
  • Tom Walsh – string engineering
  • Guy Davie – mastering
  • H. Hawkline – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Norman Blake, except where noted.

  1. Foreign Land
  2. Tired of Being Alone – Raymond McGinley
  3. I Left a Light On
  4. See the Light – Raymond McGinley
  5. It’s Alright
  6. Falling into the Sun – Raymond McGinley
  7. Self-Sedation
  8. Middle of My Mind – Raymond McGinley
  9. Back to the Light
  10. I Will Love You – Raymond McGinley

Judie Tzuke: Shoot The Moon

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.

  1. Heaven Can Wait
  2. Love on the Border – Mike Paxman, Paul Muggleton
  3. Information
  4. Beacon Hill
  5. Don’t Let Me Sleep
  6. I’m Not a Loser – Paul Muggleton, Bob Noble
  7. Now There Is No Love at All
  8. Late Again – Bob Noble, Judie Tzuke
  9. Liggers at Your Funeral
  10. Water in Motion
  11. Shoot the Moon

Future Of The Left: The Peace & Truce Of Future Of The Left

On April 8, 2016, “Prescriptions” label released “The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left”, the fifth Future of the Left album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Monnow Valley Studio” in Monmouth, and was produced by Anthony Chapman, Andrew Falkous, Julia Ruzicka and Jack Egglestone.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Falkous – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Julia Ruzicka – vocals, bass
  • Jack Egglestone – vocals, drums
  • Sean Magee – mastering
  • Michael Byzewski – cover art, design
  • Beau Blaise, Matt Glasbey – co-producer

Track listing:

  1. If AT&T Drank Tea What Would BP Do?
  2. In a Former Life
  3. Running All Over the Wicket
  4. Miner’s Gruel
  5. Grass Parade
  6. The Limits of Battleships
  7. Back When I Was Brilliant
  8. Eating for None
  9. Reference Point Zero
  10. White Privilege Blues
  11. 50 Days Before the Hun
  12. Proper Music
  13. No Son Will Ease Their Solitude

 

Bad Manners: Forging Ahead

In October 1982, “Magnet” label released “Forging Ahead”, the fourth Bad Manners album. It was recorded in 1982, at ”Rickfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

  • Buster Bloodvessel – lead vocals
  • Louis Alphonso – guitar
  • Martin Stewart – keyboards
  • David Farren – bass
  • Brian Tuitt – drums
  • Andrew Marson – alto saxophone, banjo
  • Chris Kane – tenor saxophone
  • Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
  • Winston Bazoomies – harmonica, backing vocals
  • Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Louis Alphonso, Martin Stewart, David Farren, Brian Tuitt, Andrew Marson, Chris Kane, Paul Hyman and Winston Bazoomies, except where noted.

  1. That’ll Do Nicely
  2. Salad Bar
  3. Tonight Is Your Night
  4. Samson and Delilah (Biblical version)
  5. Exodus – Ernest Gold
  6. Got No Brains
  7. My Girl Lollipop – Morris Levy, Johnny Roberts
  8. Falling Out of Love
  9. Seventh Heaven
  10. Educating Marmalade
  11. What’s Up Crazy Pup – Van Morrison
  12. Your

Black Sabbath: Dehumanizer

On June 22, 1992, “I.R.S.” label released “Dehumanizer”, the sixteenth Black Sabbath studio album. It was recorded 1991 – 1992, at “Rockfield” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Reinhold Mack. Track Time Machine (Wayne’s World Version) was produced by Ronnie James Dio, Tonu Iommi, Geoff Nichols, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie James Dio – vocals
  • Tony Iommi – guitars
  • Geoff Nicholls – keyboards
  • Geezer Butler – bass
  • Vinny Appice – drums
  • Reinhold Mack – engineer, mixing
  • Darren Galer, Stephen Wissnet – engineer assistant
  • Wil Rees – cover illustration
  • Mark “Weissguy” Weiss – photography

Track listing:

All tracks are by Geezer Butler, Ronnie James Dio and Tony Iommi.

  1. Computer God
  2. After All (The Dead)
  3. TV Crimes
  4. Letters from Earth
  5. Master of Insanity
  6. Time Machine
  7. Sins of the Father
  8. Too Late
  9. I
  10. Buried Alive

Teenage Fanclub: Shadows

On May 31, 2010, “PeMa” label released “Shadows”, the ninth Teenage Fanclub studio album. It was recorded in August 2008 – January 2009, at “Leeders Farm” in Norfolk, England, Raymond’s place in Glasgow, and “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales.

Personnel:

  • Norman Blake – vocals, guitar
  • Gerard Love – vocals, bass
  • Raymond McGinley – vocals, guitar
  • David McGowan – keyboards, guitar
  • Francis Macdonald – drums
  • Euros Childs – piano, backing vocals
  • Tom Crossley – flute 
  • John McCusker – strings
  • Nick Brine – engineer, mixing
  • Andy Bell – engineer assistant
  • Dave Pye – engineer assistant
  • Steve Rooke – mastering
  • Toby Paterson – artwork
  • Robert Dallas Gray – layout

Track listing:

All tracks by Gerrard Love, except where noted.

  1. Sometimes I Don’t Need to Believe in Anything
  2. Baby Lee – lyrics by Norman Blake, Jo Mango, Ziggy Campbell, music by Norman Blake
  3. The Fall – Raymond McGinley
  4. Into the City
  5. Dark Clouds – Norman Blake
  6. The Past – Raymond McGinley
  7. Shock and Awe
  8. When I Still Have Thee – Norman Blake
  9. Live with the Seasons – Raymond McGinley
  10. Sweet Days Waiting
  11. The Back of My Mind – Norman Blake
  12. Today Never Ends – Raymond McGinley

Thunder: Rip It Up

On February 10, 2017, “earMUSIC” label released “Rip It Up”, the eleventh Thunder studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Luke Morley.

Personnel:

  • Danny Bowes – lead and backing vocals
  • Luke Morley – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Ben Matthews – guitars, keyboards
  • Chris Childs – bass guitar
  • Gary James – drums, percussion
  • Lynne Jackaman – tambourine, featured and backing vocals
  • Heather Findlay – backing vocals
  • Susie Webb – backing vocals
  • Josh Tyrell – studio assistance
  • Jon Constantine – studio assistance
  • Joe Coghlan-Allen – studio assistance

Track listing:

All tracks by Luke Morley.

  1. No One Gets Out Alive
  2. Rip It Up
  3. She Likes the Cocaine
  4. Right from the Start
  5. Shakedown
  6. Heartbreak Hurricane
  7. In Another Life
  8. The Chosen One
  9. The Enemy Inside
  10. Tumbling Down
  11. There’s Always a Loser

M83: Saturdays=Youth

On April 11, 2008, “Virgin” label released “Saturdays = Youth”, the fifth M83 studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Rockfield” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Ken Thomas.

Personnel:

  • Anthony Gonzalez – vocals, keyboards, bass, guitars, piano, pre-production, mixing, art direction
  • Loïc Maurin – drums, percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards
  • Morgan Kibby – vocals, piano, keyboards
  • Ewan Pearson – additional keyboards
  • Ken Thomas – mixing
  • Ewan Pearson – co-production, pre-production
  • Richard Matthews – recording assistance
  • Tom Bailey – mixing assistance
  • Jolyon Thomas – guitar technician
  • Paul A. Taylor – art direction assistance
  • Louise Downer – artwork design
  • Anouck Bertin – sleeve photography

Track listing:

  1. You, Appearing – Anthony Gonzales
  2. Kim & Jessie – Anthony Gonzales, Yann Gonzales, Morgan Kibby
  3. Skin of the Night – Anthony Gonzales, Morgan Kibby
  4. Graveyard Girl – Anthony Gonzales, Yann Gonzales
  5. Couleurs – Anthony Gonzales
  6. Up – Anthony Gonzales, Morgan Kibby
  7. We Own the Sky – Anthony Gonzales, Yann Gonzales
  8. Highway of Endless Dreams – Anthony Gonzales, Yann Gonzales
  9. Too Late – Anthony Gonzales, Morgan Kibby
  10. Dark Moves of Love – Anthony Gonzales, Yann Gonzales
  11. Midnight Souls Still Remain – Anthony Gonzales