On May 28, 2007, “Proper” label released “Sweet Warrior”. the thirteenth Richard Thompson studio album. It was recorded October – December 2006, at “House of Blues Studio” in Encino, California, and was produced by Simon Tassano and Richard Thompson.
Personnel:
Richard Thompson – vocals, electric guitar, steel-string acoustic guitar, mandolin, accordion, tin whistle, autoharp, harmonium, hurdy-gurdy, electronic organ, handclaps
Michael Hays – rhythm guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
On October 30, 1981, “Rough Trade” label released “The Sound of the Sand and Other Songs of the Pedestrian”, the debut David Thomas studio album. It was recorded May – June 1981, at “Regent’s Park” in London, and was produced by Adam Kidron and Peter Walmsley.
Personnel:
The Pedestrians:
David Thomas – lead vocals, design
Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
Mayo Thompson – accordion
John Greaves – bass guitar
Philip Moxham – bass guitar
Anton Fier – drums, percussion
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Golden Palominos:
Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
John Greaves – bass guitar, piano
Anton Fier – drums, percussion
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Trees:
Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
Alan Greenblatt – guitar
Paul Hamann – bass guitar
Scott Krauss – drums
Ralph Carney – saxophone, oboe
The Eggs
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
Chris Cutler – drums
Paul Hamann – engineer
Phil Bodger – engineer assistant
Adam Kidron – engineer, mixing, mastering
Anne Clarke – assistant producer
Martyn Lambert – design
Peter Walmsley – design
Mik Mellen – photography
Shirley O’Loughlin – producer assistant
Sue Johnson – producer assistant
Geoff Travis – executive producer
Track listing:
All lyrics by David Thomas, all music as noted.
The Birds Are a Good Idea – Philip Moxham, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson
Yiki Tiki – Anton Fier, Mayo Thompson, David Thomas
The Crickets in the Flats – Anton Fier
Sound of the Sand – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
The New Atom Mine – Anton Fier
Big Dreams – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
Happy to See You – David Thomas
Crush This Horn Part 2 – Anton Fier, David Thomas
Confuse Did – Anton Fier, David Thomas
Sloop John B – traditional
Man’s Best Friend – Anton Fier, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Eddie Thornton
On September 17, 1991, “Nation / Charisma” labels released “Drunk with Passion”, the fifth Golden Palominos (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1991, at “Greenpoint Studios” in Brooklyn, New York, and was produced by Anton Fier.
Personnel:
Carla Bley – Hammond organ
Robert Kidney – vocals, guitar
Amanda Kramer – vocals, keyboards
Bob Mould – vocals, guitar
Nicky Skopelitis – acoustic and electric guitar, dobro guitar
Michael Stipe – vocals
Richard Thompson – guitar
Bill Laswell – bass guitar
Aïyb Dieng – percussion
Anton Fier – drums, percussion, keyboards
Oz Fritz – recording
Tom Mark – recording
Steve McLoughlin – recording
Robert Musso – recording
Wes Naprstek – recording
Billy Youdelman – recording
John Yates – mixing
David Cook – mixing, recording
Mike Krowiak – mixing, recording
Jeff Lippay – mixing
Howie Weinberg – mastering
Vaughan Oliver – illustrations, design
Chris Bigg – illustrations, design
Track listing:
Alive and Living Now – Anton Fier, Michael Stipe, Nicky Skopelitis
The Haunting – Amanda Kramer
When the Kingdom Calls – Anton Fier, Michael Stipe, Nicky Skopelitis
A Sigh – Amanda Kramer, Michael Stipe, Nicky Skopelitis
Thunder Cries – Amanda Kramer, Michael Stipe, Nicky Skopelitis
Hands of Heaven – Amanda Kramer, Michael Stipe, Nicky Skopelitis
Dying From the Inside Out – Anton Fier, Bob Mould, Nicky Skopelitis
On September 16, 2003, “Myth America Records” label released “The House Carpenter’s Daughter”, the fourth Natalie Merchant album. It was recorded July 2002 – May 2003, at “Bearsville Studios Woodstock” in New York, and was produced by Natalie Merchant.
Personnel:
Natalie Merchant – vocals
Erik Della Penna – guitar, lap steel guitar
Gabriel Gordon – guitar
Graham Maby – bass
Elizabeth Steen – organ, piano, accordion
Judy Hyman – fiddle
Richie Stearns – banjo
Allison Miller – drums
Track listing:
Sally Ann – Jeff Claus, Judy Hyman, Dirk Powell
Which Side Are You On? – Florence Reece
Crazy Man Michael – Richard Thompson, Dave Swarbrick
Diver Boy – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Weeping Pilgrim – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Soldier, Soldier – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Bury Me under the Weeping Willow – A. P. Carter
House Carpenter – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Owensboro – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Down on Penny’s Farm – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
Poor Wayfaring Stranger – traditional, arranged by Natalie Merchant
In August 1973, “Elektra” label released “Valley Hi”, the fourth Ian Matthews album. It was recorded in 1973, at “The Countryside Studio”, and was produced by Michael Nesmith.
On July 25, 2006, “Vanguard” label released “Adieu False Heart”, album by Linda Ronstadt and Ann Savoy. It was recorded in 2006, at “Dirk Powell’s Cypress House Studio” in Louisiana, “The Sausalito Plant” in Sausalito, and in Nashville, and was produced by Steve Buckingham.
Personnel:
Linda Ronstadt – lead and harmony vocals
Ann Savoy – lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar
In May 1977, “Columbia” label released “Function at the Junction”, the fourth B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios” in Hempstead, New York, and was produced by Jeff Lane.
Personnel:
Richard Thompson – vocals, guitar
Michael Jones – vocals, keyboards
Carlos Ward – flute, piccolo flute, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, clarinet
Bill Risbrook – flute, soprano and tenor saxophone
Jamal Rasool – vocals, bass
Dennis Rowe – bongos, congas, timbales, percussion
Leslie Ming – vocals, drums, percussion
Irving Spice – strings
Track listing:
Funky Music – Bill Risbrook
Expose Yourself – Emanuel Johnson, Michael Stokes, Tash Howard
Scratch My Itch – Sam Taylor, Tash Howard
Eyes – Carlos Ward
We Got It Together – Carlos Ward
Sunshine – Michael Jones
The Door to My Mind – Gloria Risbrook, Louis Risbrook
In May 1976, “Columbia” label released “Energy to Burn”, the third B.T. Express album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Ultra – Sonic Recording Studios” in Hempstead, New York, and was produced by Jeff Lane.
Personnel:
Barbara Joyce – vocals, tambourine
Michael Jones – vocals, clavinet, organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Moog synthesizer
Richard Thompson – vocal, guitar
Sam Taylor – rhythm guitar
Carlos Ward – flute, piccolo flute, tenor saxophone
Bill Risbrook – flute, soprano and tenor saxophone
Louis Risbrook – vocal, bass
Dennis Rowe – bongos, congas, timbales, percussion
Leslie Ming – drums
Irving Spice – strings
Track listing:
Depend On Yourself – Bill Risbrook
Can’t Stop Groovin’ Now, Wanna Do It Some More – Billy Nichols
Now That We Found Love – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
On May 15, 2007, “Geffen” label released “Release the Stars”, the fifth Rufus Wainwright studio album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Second Story” and “Legacy” in New York City, “Brooklyn Recording” in Brooklyn, “Saal 4” in Berlin, “Strongroom” and “Angel Recording Studio” in London, and was produced by Rufus Wainwright.
Personnel:
Rufus Wainwright – vocals, piano, acoustic and nylon guitar, percussion, string arrangement, piano arrangement, horn arrangement, orchestral arrangement
On April 2, 2012, “Nul” label released “Rant” the fifth Futureheads (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2011, at “First Avenue” and was produced by Dave Curle.
Personnel:
Ross Millard – vocals, arranger
Dave Hyde – vocals, arranger
Barry Hyde – vocals, arranger
David “Jaff” Craig – vocals, arranger
Dave Curle – recording engineer
Nigel Walton – mastering
Stuart Hardie – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Ross Millard, Dave Hyde, Barry Hyde and David Craig, except where noted.
Meantime
Meet Me Halfway – Allan Pineda, Brian Chase, Jaime Gomez, Jean Baptiste, Karen Orzolek, Keith Harris, Nicholas Zinner, Priese Prince Lamont Board, Stacy Ferguson, Sylvia Gordon, William Adams
Robot
Beeswing – Richard Thompson
Thursday
Sumer Is Icumen In – traditional
The Keeper – traditional
The No. 1 Song in Heaven – Giorgio Moroder, Ron Mael, Russell Mael
The Old Dun Cow – traditional
Acapella – David Guetta, Frédéric Riesterer, Jean Baptiste , Kelis Rogers, Makeba
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