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Budgie: Bandolier

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In September 1975, “MCA” label released “Bandolier”, the fifth Budgie album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, and “Mayfair Sound” in London, and was produced by Burke Shelley, Tony Bourge and Steve Williams.

Personnel:

  • Tony Bourge – vocals, guitar
  • Burke Shelley – vocals, bass guitar
  • Steve Williams– drums
  • Richard Manwaring, Pat Moran, Ray Martinez – engineer
  • John Pasche – art direction
  • Patrick Woodroffe – cover art
  • Pete Vernon – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Tony Bourge and Burke Shelley, except where noted..

  1. Breaking All the House Rules
  2. Slipaway
  3. Who Do You Want for Your Love?
  4. I Can’t See My Feelings
  5. I Ain’t No Mountain – Andy Fairweather Low
  6. Napoleon Bona-Part One
    Napoleon Bona-Part Two

The Teardrop Explodes: Kilimanjaro

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On October 10, 1980, “Fontana” label released “Kilimanjaro”, the debut Teardrop Explodes (The) album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, and was produced by Bill Drummond, David Balfe and Alan Winstanley. In 2000  “Q” magazine placed “Kilimanjaro” at number 95 in its list of the “100 Greatest British Albums Ever”.

Personnel:

  • Michael Finkler – guitar
  • Alan Gill– guitar
  • David Balfe– piano, organ, synthesizer
  • Julian Cope– vocals, bass guitar
  • Gary Dwyer– drums
  • Hurricane Smith, Ray Martinez – trumpet
  • Hugh Jones– engineer
  • Brian Griffin – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Julian Cope, Gary Dwyer and Michael Finkler, except where noted.

  1. Ha Ha I’m Drowning
  2. Sleeping Gas – Julian Cope, Gary Dwyer, Michael Finkler, Paul Simpson
  3. Treason
  4. Second Head
  5. Reward
  6. Poppies in the Field
  7. Went Crazy – Julian Cope, Michael Finkler
  8. Brave Boys Keep Their Promises
  9. Bouncing Babies
  10. Books – Julian Cope,Ian McCulloch
  11. The Thief of Baghdad
  12. When I Dream

Robert Plant: The Principle of Moments

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On July 11, 1983, “Es Paranza” label released “The Principle of Moments”, the second Robert Plant solo album. It was recorded in1983, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Robert Plant, Benji LeFevre and Pat Moran.

Personnel:

  • Robert Plant– vocals
  • Robbie Blunt– guitars
  • Bob Mayo– guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jezz Woodroffe– keyboards
  • Paul Martinez– bass guitar
  • Phil Collins– drums
  • Barriemore Barlow– drums
  • John David– backing vocals
  • Ray Martinez – backing vocals
  • Pat Moran – engineer
  • App – design
  • Storm Thorgerson Designs – design

Track listing:

  1. Other Arms – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt
  2. In the Mood – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  3. Messin’ with the Mekon – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  4. Wreckless Love – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt
  5. Thru’ with the Two Step – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez
  6. Horizontal Departure – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez, Jezz Woodroffe
  7. Stranger Here… Than Over There – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Paul Martinez, Jezz Woodroffe
  8. Big Log – Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt, Jezz Woodroffe