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The Boys Next Door: Door, Door

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In June 1979, “Mushroom Records” label released “Door, Door”, the debut and only Boys Next Door (The) album. It was recorded in June 1978 at “Alan Eaton Studios” in Melbourne, and was produced by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Rowland S. Howard, Tracy Pew and Phil Calvert.  

Personnel:

  • Nick Cave – vocals
  • Mick Harvey – guitar, piano
  • Rowland S. Howard – guitar
  • Tracy Pew – bass guitar
  • Phill Calvert – drums
  • Chris Coyne – tenor sax
  • Henry Vyhnal – violin
  • Andrew Duffield – electronics
  • Tony Cohen – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey, Rowland S. Howard, Tracy Pew and Phil Calvert.  

  1. The Nightwatchman
  2. Brave Exhibitions
  3. Friends of my World
  4. The Voice
  5. Roman Roman
  6. Somebody’s Watching
  7. After a Fashion
  8. Dive Position
  9. I Mistake Myself
  10. Shivers

The Birthday Party: Junkyard

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Birthday Party Junkyard

On May 10, 1982, “Missing Link” label released “Junkyard”, the third Birthday Party (The) studio album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “A.A.V. Studio 2” in Melbourne and “Matrix Studios” in London, and was produced by Richard Mazda, Tony Cohen and Nick Launay. “Missing Link” was the group’s last full-length studio recording.

Personnel:

  • Nick Cave- lead vocals
  • Mick Harvey- guitar, percussion, drums, saxophone, bass guitar
  • Rowland S. Howard- guitar
  • Barry Adamson- bass guitar
  • Tracy Pew- bass guitar
  • Phil Calvert– drums

Track listing:

  1. She’s Hit – Nick Cave, Tracy Pew
  2. Dead Joe – Anita Lane, Nick Cave
  3. The Dim Locator – Rowland S. Howard
  4. Hamlet (Pow Pow Pow) – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard
  5. Big Jesus Trash Can – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
  6. Kiss Me Black – Anita Lane, Nick Cave
  7. “6” Gold Blade – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
  8. Kewpie Doll – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey
  9. Junkyard – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard

The Birthday Party: Prayers on Fire

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The Birthday Party Prayers On Fire

On April 6, 1981, “4AD” label released “Prayers on Fire”, the debut Birthday Party studio album. It was recorded December 1980 – January 1981, at “A.A.V. Studio 2” in Melbourne, and was produced by Tony Cohen, Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard, Mick Harvey, Tracy Pew and Phil Calvert.

  • Nick Cave– lead vocals, piano, saxophone,drums
  • Rowland S. Howard– lead and backing vocals, guitar, saxophone, snare drum
  • Mick Harvey– organ, piano, guitar
  • Tracy Pew– bass guitar, clarinet, double bass
  • Phill Calvert– drums
  • Mick Hauser – tenor saxophone
  • Phillip Jackson – trumpet
  • Stephen Ewart – trombone
  • Tony Cohen – engineer
  • Jenny, Poly and Evan – photography

Track listing:

  1. Zoo-Music Girl – Rowland S. Howard, Nick Cave
  2. Cry – Nick Cave
  3. Capers – Roland S.Howard, Genevieve McGuckin
  4. Nick the Stripper – Nick Cave
  5. Ho-Ho – McGuckin, Rowland S. Howard
  6. Figure of Fun – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard
  7. King Ink – Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard
  8. A Dead Song – Nick Cave, Anita Lane
  9. Yard – Nick Cave
  10. Dull Day – Rowland S. Howard
  11. Just You and Me – Nick Cave, Mick Harvey