Tag Archives: November 1983

Minutemen: Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat

In November 1983, “SST” label released “Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Heat”, the fourth Minutemen extended play (EP). It was recorded January – May 1983, and was produced by Spot and Ethan James.

Personnel:

  • D. Boon – vocals, guitar
  • Mike Watt – vocals, bass
  • George Hurley – drums, trumpet, backing vocals, recorder
  • Crane – trumpet, backing vocals, recorder
  • Dirk Vandenberg – drums
  • Mary Cooper – vocals

Track listing:

  1. Self-Referenced – Mike Watt
  2. Cut – Mike Watt
  3. Dream Told by Moto – Mike Watt
  4. Dreams Are Free, Motherfucker! – D. Boon, Mike Watt, George Hurley, Crane
  5. The Toe Jam – Mary Cooper, Dirk Vandenberg, Crane, George Hurley, D. Boon, Mike Watt
  6. I Felt Like a Gringo – Mike Watt
  7. The Product – D. Boon
  8. Little Man with a Gun in His Hand – Dukowski, D. Boon

Nina Hagen: Fearless

In November 1983, “CBS” label released “Fearless”, the fourth Nina Hagen studio album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey.

Personnel:

  • Nina Hagen – vocals
  • Karl Rucker – bass, keyboards, arrangements
  • Steve Schiff – guitar, keyboards, arrangements
  • Richie Zito – guitar
  • Arthur Barrow – keyboards
  • Phil Scanel – keyboards
  • Gary Herbig – horns
  • Carmen Twillie – backing vocal
  • Clydene Jackson – backing vocals
  • Julia Waters – backing vocals
  • Maxine Waters – backing vocals
  • John Gilston – drum programming
  • Vlado Meller – mastering
  • Brian Reeves – engineer
  • David Concors – engineer
  • Richard McKernan – engineer
  • Glenn Feit – engineer
  • Marva Marrow – photography
  • Juliana Grigorova – photography

Track listing:

  1. New York New York – Nina Hagen, Steve Schiff, Karl Rucker
  2. My Sensation – Nina Hagen, Steve Schiff
  3. Flying Saucers – Nina Hagen, Karl Rucker
  4. I Love Paul – Nina Hagen, Karl Rucker
  5. The Change – Nina Hagen, Karl Rucker
  6. Silent Love – Nina Hagen, Steve Schiff
  7. What It Is – Michael Balzary, Anthony Kiedis
  8. T. V. Snooze – Nina Hagen, Steve Schiff
  9. Springtime in Paris – Nina Hagen, Steve Schiff
  10. Zarah – Michael Jary, Bruno Balz

The Triffids: Treeless Plain

In November 1983, “Hot Records” and “Rough Trade” labels released “Treeless Plain”, the debut Triffids (The) album. It was recorded August – September 1983, at “Emerald City Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Alsy MacDonald, David McComb, Robert McComb, Martyn Casey and Jill Birt.

Personnel:

  • David McComb – lead vocals, guitar, piano
  • Robert McComb – vocals, violin, guitar, saw, keyboards
  • Martyn Casey – vocals, bass
  • Alsy MacDonald – vocals, drums, percussion, hammer
  • Jill Birt– organ
  • Ian Macourt – cello
  • David Angell – viola
  • Nick Mainsbridge – engineer

Track listing:

All songs by David McComb, except where noted.

  1. Red Pony
  2. Branded
  3. My Baby Thinks She’s a Train
  4. Rosevel
  5. I Am a Lonesome Hobo – Bob Dylan
  6. Place in the Sun
  7. Plaything
  8. Old Ghostrider
  9. Hanging Shed
  10. Hell of a Summer
  11. Madeline
  12. Nothing Can Take Your Place