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Incubus: A Crow Left Of The Murder…

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A Crow Left of the Murder

On February 3, 2004, “Epic” label released “A Crow Left of the Murder…”, the fifth Incubus studio album.  It was recorded October – November 2003, at “Southern Tracks Recording” in Atlanta, and was produced by Brendan O’Brien. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Brandon Boyd– lead vocals, guitar
  • Mike Einziger– lead guitar
  • Ben Kenney– bass
  • Chris Kilmore– turntables
  • Jose Pasillas– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Ben Kenney, Chris Kilmore and Jose Pasillas:

  1. Megalomaniac
  2. A Crow Left of the Murder
  3. Agoraphobia
  4. Talk Shows on Mute
  5. Beware! Criminal
  6. Sick Sad Little World
  7. Pistola
  8. Southern Girl
  9. Priceless
  10. Zee Deveel
  11. Made for TV Movie
  12. Smile Lines
  13. Here In My Room
  14. Leech

Pearl Jam: Yield

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On February 3, 1998, “Epic” label released “Yield”, the fifth Pearl Jam studio album.  It was recorded February – September 1997, at “Studio Litho” and “Studio X” in Seattle, “Southern Tracks Recording” and  “Doppler Studios” in Atlanta, and was produced by  Brendan O’Brien,  Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Jack Irons, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Eddie Vedder– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Mike McCready– lead guitar
  • Jeff Ament– vocals, bass guitar, layout, photography
  • Stone Gossard– vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass
  • Jack Irons– drums, percussion

Tracks listing:

All lyrics written by Eddie Vedder, except where noted.

  1. Brain of J. – Mike McCready
  2. Faithfull – Mike McCready
  3. No Way – lyrics and music by Stone Gossard
  4. Given to Fly – Mike McCready
  5. Wishlist – Eddie veder
  6. Pilate – lyrics and music by Jeff Ament
  7. Do the Evolution – Stone Gossard
  8. Untitled – lyrics and music by Jack Irons
  9. MFC – Eddie Vedder
  10. Low Light – lyrics and music by Jeff Ament
  11. In Hiding – Stone Gossard
  12. Push Me, Pull Me – Jeff Ament
  13. All Those Yesterdays – lyrics and music by Stone Gossard

America: Same

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On December 29, 1971, “Warner Bros” label released the debut, self-titled America studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at the “Trident Studios” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Samwell and Jeff Dexter. The album was initially released without the track “A Horse with No Name”, which was released as a single in late 1971. When “A Horse with No Name” became a worldwide hit in early 1972, the album was re-released with that track. The album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Dewey Bunnell– lead and backing vocals, 6-string acoustic guitar
  • Gerry Beckley – lead and backing vocals, bass, 6 and 12-string acoustic guitars ,electric guitar, chimes, piano
  • Dan Peek– lead and backing vocals, 12-string acoustic guitars, electric guitar, piano, bass
  • David Lindley– electric and steel guitar
  • Dave Atwood –drums
  • Kim Haworth – drums
  • Ray Cooper– percussion
  • Nigel Waymouth – design, photography
  • Flash Fox –logo, graphics

Track listing:

  1. Riverside – Dewey Bunnell
  2. Sandman – Dewey Bunnell
  3. Three Roses – Dewey Bunnell
  4. Children – Dewey Bunnell
  5. Here – Dewey Bunnell
  6. I Need You – Gerry Beckley
  7. Rainy Day – Dan Peek
  8. Never Found the Time – Dan Peek
  9. Clarice – Gerry Beckley
  10. Donkey Jaw – Dan Peek
  11. Pigeon Song – Dewey Bunnell

Sly And The Family Stone: There’s A Riot Goin’ On

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Theres a riot

On November 20.1971, “Epic” label released “There’s a Riot Goin’ On”, the fifth Sly and the Family Stone” studio album. It was recorded in 1970 and 1971, at the”Record Plant Studios” in Sausalito, California, and was produced by Sly Stone. In 2003, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” was ranked number 99 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s list of the “500 greatest albums of all time”. The album was certified Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart) – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, synthesizer, drums, drum programming, keyboard programming, arrangements
  • Bobby Womack– guitar
  • Freddie Stone– guitar
  • Ike Turner– guitar
  • Rose Stone– vocals, keyboards
  • Billy Preston– keyboards
  • Larry Graham– bass, backing vocals
  • Greg Errico– drums
  • Gerry Gibson – drums
  • Jerry Martini– tenor saxophone
  • Cynthia Robinson– trumpet
  • Little Sister– backing vocals
  • Chris Hinshaw, Jack Ashkinazy, James Conniff, James Greene, Robert Gratts, Willie Greer, Rich Tilles – engineer
  • Lynn Ames, John Berg – artwork concept

All tracks  by Sylvester Stewart.

  1. Luv n’ Haight
  2. Just Like a Baby
  3. Poet
  4. Family Affair
  5. Africa Talks to You ‘The Asphalt Jungle’
  6. There’s a Riot Goin’ On
  7. Brave & Strong
  8. (You Caught Me) Smilin
  9. Time
  10. Spaced Cowboy
  11. Runnin’ Away
  12. Thank You for Talkin’ to Me Africa

Led Zeppelin: II

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On October 22, 1969, “Atlantic” label released “Led Zeppelin II”, the second Led Zeppelin studio album. It was recorded January – August 1969, at several locations in the United Kingdom and North America, and was produced by Jimmy Page. In 1989,  “Spin”  magazine ranked the album at number 5 on its list of “The 25 Greatest Albums of All Time”; in 2000, “Q” magazine ranked “Led Zeppelin II” at number 37 on its list of the “100 Greatest British Albums Ever”; in 2003, Rolling Stone” magazine the album at number 75 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time “Led Zeppelin II” was the band’s first album to reach number one in the UK and the US. “Led Zeppelin II” was ranked 4 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 9 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; 4 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 12× Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– lead vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmy Page – acoustic and electric guitars, theremin, backing vocals
  • John Paul Jones– bass guitar, organ
  • John Bonham– drums, timpani
  • Eddie Kramer – director of engineering,
  • George Chkiantz, Chris Huston, Andy Johns – engineer
  • Robert Ludwig – mastering
  • David Juniper – artwork
  • Peter Grant – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Whole Lotta Love – John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  2. What Is and What Should Never Be – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  3. The Lemon Song – John Bonham, Chester Burnett, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  4. Thank You – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  5. Heartbreaker – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  6. Living Loving Maid – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  7. Ramble On – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  8. Moby Dick – John Bonham, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page
  9. Bring It On Home – Willie Dixon

Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin III

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On October 5, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Led Zeppelin III”, the third Led Zeppelin studio album. It was composed at a cottage in Wells, known as “Bron-Yr-Aur”, and was recorded  December 1969; January – August 1970, at “Rolling Stones Mobile Studio”, in Headley Grange, Hampshire; “Island Studios”, “Olympic Studios” in London,  and was produced by Jimmy Page.  The album was certified Platinum in Argentina by “CAPIF”; 3 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in France by “SNEP”; Platinum in UK by “BPI, and 6 x Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– lead vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmy Page– acoustic, electric and pedal steel guitars, banjo, dulcimer, bass, backing vocals
  • John Paul Jones– bass guitar, Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, mandolin, double bass, string arrangements
  • John Bonham– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Zacron – cover art, design

Track listing:

  1. Immigrant Song – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  2. Friends – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  3. Celebration Day – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
  4. Since I’ve Been Loving You – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
  5. Out in the Tiles – Jimmy page, Robert Plant, John Bonham
  6. Gallows Pole – traditional, arr. by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
  7. Tangerine – Jimmy Page
  8. That’s the Way – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  9. Bron-Y-Stomp – Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant
  10. Hats Off to (Roy) Harper – traditional, arr. by Charles Obscure

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

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Wish You Were Here

On September 12, 1975, “Harvest” label released “Wish You Were Here”, the ninth Pink Floyd studio album. It was recorded January–July 1975, at the “Abbey Road Studios” in London and was produced by David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. The album features composition “Shine on you crazy diamond”, a tribute to Syd Barrett, who left the band seven years earlier due to a mental illness. In 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 211 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album was certified 7 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; 2 x Platinum in Austria by “IFPI Austria”; 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Diamond in France by “SNEP”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; 2 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 6 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • David Gilmour– vocals, guitars, lap steel guitar, EMS Synth AKS, keyboards, tape effects
  • Richard Wright– keyboards, VCS3, clavinet, backing vocals
  • Roger Waters– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, VCS3, tape effects
  • Nick Mason– drums, percussion, tape effects
  • Dick Parry– saxophone
  • Roy Harper– vocals
  • Venetta Fieldsand Carlena Williams – backing vocals

Track listing

All lyrics by Roger Waters, music as noted.

  1. Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts I – V) – David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Roger Waters
  2. Welcome to the Machine – Roger Waters
  3. Have a Cigar – Roger Waters
  4. Wish You Were Here – Roger Waters, David Gilmour
  5. Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts VI – IX) – David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Roger Waters

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

Led Zeppelin: In Through The Out Door

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On August 15, 1979, label “Swan Song” released “In Through the Out Door”, the eighth Led Zeppelin studio album .  It was recorded November – December 1978 at ABBA’s “Polar Studios” in Stockholm, and was produced by Jimmy Page.This was band’s final album with completely new material and the last one released before the death of the drummer John Bonham in 1980.  “In Through the Out Door” was certified 2 x Platinum in Australia by the “ARIA”; Platinum in UK by the “BPI” and 6 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– lead vocals
  • Jimmy Page– electric and acoustic guitars, Gizmotron
  • John Paul Jones– bass guitar,  mandolin,  keyboards,  synthesizer, piano
  • John Bonham– drums
  • Hipgnosis – covert art

Track listing:

  1. In the Evening – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
  2. South Bound Saurez – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant
  3. Fool in the Rain – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones
  4. Hot dog – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  5. Carouselambra – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, jimmy Page
  6. All My Love – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant
  7. I’m Gonna Crawl – John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant