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Mars Volta: Octahedron

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On June 23, 2009, “Warner Bros” label released “Octahedron”, the fifth Mars Volta album. It was recorded 2007 – 2008, at “99 Sutton Street” in New York City, and was produced by Omar Rodríguez-López.

Personnel:

  • Omar Rodríguez-López– guitar, synthesizers, drum machine, direction, arrangements
  • Cedric Bixler-Zavala– vocals, lyrics
  • John Frusciante– guitar
  • Juan Alderete– bass guitar
  • Thomas Pridgen– drums
  • Marcel Rodríguez-López– keyboards, synthesizers, mellotron, percussion
  • Mark Aanderud– additional piano
  • Jeremy Michael Ward- intro recording
  • Omar Rodríguez-López, Isaiah Abolin, Lars Stalfors, Shaun Sullivan – recording
  • Rich Costey– mixing
  • Noah Goldstein, Lee Foster – mixing assistant
  • Howie Weinberg– mastering
  • Jeff Jordan– original artwork
  • Sonny Kay– layout, design

Track listing:

All lyrics by Cedric Bixler-Zavala, all music by Omar Rodríguez-López.

  1. Since We’ve Been Wrong
  2. Teflon
  3. Halo of Nembutals
  4. With Twilight as My Guide
  5. Cotopaxi
  6. Copernicus
  7. Luciforms

 

Wilco: A Ghost Is Born

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On June 22, 2004, “Nonesuch” label released “A Ghost Is Born”, the fifth Wilco studio album. It was recorded November 2003 – March 2004 in New York City, and was produced by Jim O’Rourke, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glen Kotche, Leroy Bach and Mikael Jorgensen. In 2005, “A Ghost Is Born” won “Grammy Awards”  for “Best Alternative Music Album” and “Best Recording Package”.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Tweedy– vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, filters, loops
  • John Stirratt– bass, guitar, piano, backing vocals, synthesizer, filters, loops
  • Glenn Kotche– drums, percussion, hammered dulcimer, synthesizer, filters, loops
  • Leroy Bach– piano, organ, guitar, bass, vibes, synthesizer, filters, loops
  • Mikael Jorgensen– piano, rocksichord, Farfisa, organ, synthesizer, filters, loops, engineer
  • Jim O’Rourke– piano, guitar, bass, ARP 2600, synthesizer, filters, loops, engineer, mixing
  • Frankie Montuoro – hammered dulcimer, production assistant, technical assistance
  • Karen Waltuch –viola
  • Tim Barnes – percussion
  • Chris Shaw – engineer
  • TJ Doherty, Tim Iseler – engineer assistant
  • Steve Rooke –mastering
  • Dan Nadel –graphic design
  • Peter Smith – graphic design, photography
  • Gladys Nilsson– drawing
  • Mike Schmelling – photography
  • Ken Waagner – digital supervisor
  • Stan Doty, Daniel Herbst, Deborah Miles Johnson, Haydn Johnston, Matt Zivich – production assistants, technical assistance

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Tweedy except where noted.

  1. At Least That’s What You Said
  2. Hell Is Chrome – Jeff Tweedy,Mikael Jorgensen
  3. Spiders (Kidsmoke)
  4. Muzzle of Bees
  5. Hummingbird
  6. Handshake Drugs
  7. Wishful Thinking – Jeff Tweedy,Glenn Kotche
  8. Company in My Back
  9. I’m a Wheel
  10. Theologians – Jeff Tweedy, Mikael Jorgensen, Chris Girard
  11. Less Than You Think – Jeff Tweedy,John Stirratt, Glen Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen,Leroy Bach, Jim O’Rourke
  12. The Late Greats

John Denver: Farewell Andromeda

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In June 1973, “RCA” label released “Farewell Andromeda”, the seventh John Denver album. It was recorded at “RCA Studio D” in New York City, and was produced by Milton Okun.

Personnel:

  • John Denver — vocals, guitar
  • Paul Prestopino — guitar, autoharp
  • John Sommers — banjo, guitar, mandolin
  • Eric Weissberg— banjo, steel guitar
  • Jan Camp Garrett — vocals, mandolin
  • Lawrence Gottlieb — vocals, steel guitar
  • Lee Holdridge— string arrangements
  • Michael Holmes — piano
  • Frank Owens — piano
  • Toots Thielemans— harmonica
  • Victor Garrett — vocals, bass
  • Richard Kniss — bass
  • Herb Lovelle— drums
  • George Marge — woodwind
  • Bryan Bowers — autoharp
  • Chip Taylor, Steve Chapin, Bill Danoff, Taffy Danoff, Steve Mandell, Martine Habib, Campden Street Choir — vocals
  • Acy R. Lehman – art director
  • Mark English – cover art
  • Don Wardell — executive producer
  • Kris O’Connor – producer assistant

Personnel:

All tracks by John Denver; except where noted.

  1. I’d Rather Be a Cowboy (Lady’s Chains)
  2. Berkeley Woman – Bryan Bowers
  3. Please, Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas) – Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert
  4. Angel from Montgomery – John Prine
  5. River of Love – John Sommers
  6. Rocky Mountain Suite (Cold Nights in Canada)
  7. Whiskey Basin Blues
  8. Sweet Misery – Hoyt Axton
  9. Zachary and Jennifer
  10. We Don’t Live Here No More – Bill Danoff
  11. Farewell Andromeda (Welcome To My Morning)

Alice Cooper: School’s Out

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In June 1972, “Warner Bros” label released “School’s Out”, the fifth Alice Cooper studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Ezrin.

Personnel:

  • Alice Cooper– vocals
  • Glen Buxton– lead guitar
  • Michael Bruce– rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Dick Wagner– lead guitar
  • Rockin’ Reggie Vincent – guitar, backing vocals
  • Bob Ezrin– keyboards
  • Dennis Dunaway– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Neal Smith– drums, backing vocals
  • Wayne Andre– trombone
  • Craig Braun – cover art

Track listing:

  1. School’s Out – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
  2. Luney Tune – Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway
  3. Gutter Cat vs. the Jets – Glen Buton, Dennis Dunway, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
  4. Street Fight – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith
  5. Blue Turk – Alice cooper, Michael Bruce
  6. My Stars – Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin
  7. Public Animal #9 – Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce
  8. Alma Mater – Neal Smith
  9. Grand Finale – Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Bob Ezrin, Neal Smith, Mack David, Leonard Bernstein

Spin Doctors: Turn It Upside Down

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On June 14, 1994, “Epic” label released “Turn It Upside Down”, the second Spin Doctors album. It was recorded in March 1994, at “Clinton Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Denenberg, Frankie La Rocka, Chris Barron, Aaron Comess, Eric Schenkman and Mark White. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Chris Barron – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Eric Schenkman – lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Mark White- bass
  • Aaron Comess – drums, percussion, piano, Hammond organ, chapman stick, clavinet, zildjian
  • Rich Koerner – guitar
  • Art Smith – guitar
  • Mark Agostino – shaker
  • Andrew Commes – Hammond organ
  • Peter Denenberg – engineer
  • Peter Denenberg – mixing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Barron, Aaron Comess, Eric Schenkman and Mark White, except where noted.

  1. Big Fat Funky Booty
  2. You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast
  3. Cleopatra’s Cat
  4. Hungry Hamed’s
  5. Biscuit Head
  6. Indifference – Eric Schenkman, Linda Kelly
  7. Bags of Dirt
  8. Mary Jane – Chris Barron, Bob Lewis
  9. More Than Meets the Ear
  10. Laraby’s Gang – Chris Barron
  11. At This Hour
  12. Someday All This Will Be Road
  13. Beasts in the Woods

 

Jeff Beck: Beck-Ola

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In June 1969, “Columbia” label released “Beck-Ola”, the second Jeff Beck album. It was recorded in April 1969, at “De Lane Lea Studios”, “Abbey Road Studios  and  “Trident Studios” in London; “Mirasound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Mickie Most.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Beck– guitars, backing vocals
  • Rod Stewart– vocals
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano, organ
  • Ronnie Wood– bass
  • Tony Newman– drums
  • Micky Waller– drums

Track listing:

  1. All Shook Up – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
  2. Spanish Boots – Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart
  3. Girl From Mill Valley – Nicky Hopkins
  4. Jailhouse Rock – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  5. Plynth (Water Down the Drain) – Nicky Hopkins, Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart
  6. The Hangman’s Knee – Tony Newman, Jeff Beck, Nicky Hopkins, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  7. Rice Pudding – Nicky Hopkins, Ronnie Wood, Jeff beck, Tony Newman

Kills: Ash & Ice

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On June 3, 2016, “Domino” label released “Ash & Ice”, the fifth Kills studio album. It was recorded 2015-2016, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City and in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jamie Hince and John O’Mahoney.

Personnel:

  • Alison “VV” Mosshart – vocals
  • Jamie “Hotel” Hince – vocals, guitar
  • Tom Elmhirst, Tchad Blake – co-production

Track listing:

  1. Doing It to Death
  2. Heart of a Dog
  3. Hard Habit to Break
  4. Bitter Fruit
  5. Days of Why and How
  6. Let It Drop
  7. Hum for Your Buzz
  8. Siberian Nights
  9. That Love
  10. Impossible Tracks
  11. Black Tar
  12. Echo Home
  13. Whirling Eye

Steve Winwood: Junction Seven

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On June 3, 1997, “Virgin” label released “Junction Seven”, the seventh Steve Winwood studio album. It was recorded in 1997, at “Netherturkdonic Studios” in Gloucestershire, England, “Tarpan Studios” in San Raphael, California, “Le Crib” in New York City, “A&M Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Steve Winwood and Narada Michael Walden.

Personnel:

  • Steve Winwood– vocals, guitars, Hammond B-3 organ, synth sax solo,  clavinet, organ, acoustic piano, claves, keyboards, percussion, horn arrangements
  • Michael McEvoy – keyboards, synth vibes, acoustic piano, bass guitar, dobro, drum programming, bass programming, synth strings
  • Narada Michael Walden– bass guitar, drums, keyboards, drum programming, percussion, Hammond B-3 bass, synthesizer, organ, cymbals, synth bass
  • Frank Martin – keyboards, programming, bass
  • Jimi Fischer – wah wah guitar, drum programming, bass guitar, guitar
  • Vernon “Ice” Black – guitar
  • Lenny Kravitz– guitar
  • Nile Rodgers– guitar
  • José Neto– acoustic and nylon electric guitars
  • Rebeca Mauleón-Santana – acoustic piano, horn arrangements
  • Gary Brown – bass guitar
  • Marc Van Wageningen – bass guitar
  • Myron Dove – bass guitar
  • Greg “Gigi” Gonaway – percussion, MIDIdrums
  • Walfredo Reyes, Jr.– percussion, drums
  • Walfredo Reyes, Sr.– percussion, timbales
  • Daniel Reyes– congas
  • Marc Russo– saxophone
  • Melecio Magdaluyo – saxophone
  • Louis Fasman – trumpet
  • Bill Ortiz – trumpet
  • Jerry Hey– trumpet, string arrangements, conductor, horn arrangement
  • Nathan Rubin – concertmaster
  • Wayne Wallace – trombone
  • Jeff Cressman – trombone
  • Eugenia Winwood – spoken word
  • Des’ree– vocals
  • Tony Lindsey, Nikita Germaine, Skyler Jett, Tina Gibson, Annie Stocking, Claytoven Richardson, Sandy Griffith, Simone Sauphanor, Ruby Turner – backing vocals
  • Tony Lindsey, Nikita Germaine, Skyler Jett, Annie Stocking, Tina Gibson – party people
  • David Frazer – recording, mixing
  • Mick Dolan – second engineer
  • Jeff Gray – engineer assistant
  • Jim Labinski, Marc “Elvis” Reyburn, Gary Tole, Andy Davies – additional engineering
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Eugenia Winwood – creative director, project manager
  • Annie Leibovitz – photography
  • Tony DeFranco – production administrator
  • Janice Lee, Cherice Miller, Shiloh Hobel, Kulan Kevin Walden – production coordinator

Track listing:

  1. Spy in the House of Love – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Jim Capaldi
  2. Angel of Mercy – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Jim Capaldi
  3. Just Wanna Have Some Fun – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden
  4. Let Your Love Come Down – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Eugenia Winwood, Jim Capaldi
  5. Real Love – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Eugenia Winwood
  6. Fill Me Up – Stevie Winwood, Eugenia Winwood
  7. Gotta Get Back to My Baby – Stevie Winwood, Eugenia Winwood
  8. Someone Like You – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Eugenia Winwood
  9. Family Affair – Sylvester Stewart
  10. Plenty Lovin – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden
  11. Lord of the Street – Stevie Winwood, Narada Michael Walden, Jim Capaldi

Sonic Youth: Evol

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In May 1986, “SST” label released “Evol”, the third Sonic Youth studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “BC Studio” in Brooklyn, New York City, and was produced by Martin Bisi, Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo and Steve Shelley.

Personnel:

  • Thurston Moore– vocals, guitar, synthesizer
  • Lee Ranaldo– vocals, guitar, photography
  • Kim Gordon– vocals, bass guitar, guitar
  • Steve Shelley– drums, programming
  • Mike Watt– bass guitar
  • Martin Bisi– engineer
  • John Golden – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo and Steve Shelley, except where noted.

  1. Tom Violence – lyrics by Thurston Moore
  2. Shadow of a Doubt – lyrics by Kim Gordon
  3. Starpower – lyrics by Thurston Moore
  4. In the Kingdom #19 – lyrics by Lee Ranaldo
  5. Green Light – lyrics by Thurston Moore
  6. Death to Our Friends
  7. Secret Girl – lyrics by Kim Gordon
  8. Marilyn Moore –lyrics by Lydia Lunch, Kim Gordon
  9. Expressway to Yr. Skull – Thurston Moore