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Joywave: Possession

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On March 13, 2020, “Cultco Music” label released “Possession”, the third Joywave studio album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, at Joywave’s studio in Rochester, New York, and was produced by Daniel Armbruster.

Personnel:

  • Daniel Armbruster – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, flute, shaker
  • Benjamin Bailey – piano, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards, organ, theremin, recorder
  • Joseph Morinelli – bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Paul Brenner – drums
  • Jesse Blum – trumpet
  • Sameer Gadhia – backing vocals 

Track listing:

All lyrics by Daniel Armbruster, all music by Daniel Armbruster, Benjamin Bailey, Paul Brenner and Joseph Morinelli.

  1. Like a Kennedy
  2. Coming Apart
  3. Half Your Age
  4. Obsession
  5. Blank Slate
  6. F.E.A.R.
  7. Funny Things About Opinions
  8. Who Owns Who
  9. Blastoffff
  10. Possession
  11. No Shoulder
  12. Mr. Eastman

Metallica: Kill ‘Em All

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On July 25, 1983, “Megaforce Records” label released “Kill ‘Em All”, the debut Metallica studio album. It was recorded in May 1983, at “Music America Studios” in Rochester, New York, and was produced by Paul Curcio. ”Kill ‘Em All” is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal. It was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 3 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA.

Personnel:

  • James Hetfield– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Kirk Hammett– lead guitar
  • Cliff Burton– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Lars Ulrich– drums
  • Chris Bubacz –engineer
  • Andy Wroblewski – engineer assistant
  • Alex Perialas,Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • George Marino –remastering
  • Jon Zazula– executive producer

Track listing:

All lyrics by James Hetfield.

  1. Hit the Lights – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  2. The Four Horsemen – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  3. Motorbreath – James Hetfield
  4. Jump in the Fire – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth – Cliff Burton
  6. Whiplash – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  7. Phantom Lord – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
  8. No Remorse – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  9. Seek & Destroy – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
  10. Metal Militia – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine

Del Amitri: Can You Do Me Good

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On April 8, 2002, “Mercury” label released “Can You Do Me Good?”, the sixth and final Del Amitri studio album. It was recorded in Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Rochester, New Jersey, and was produced by Kevin Bacon, Jonathan Quarmby, Pete Smith and Commissioner Gordon.

Personnel:

  • Justin Currie – vocals, acoustic guitars, bass
  • Iain Harvie – guitars, acoustic guitars, programming, backing vocals
  • Kris Dollimore – guitars, acoustic guitars, backing vocals
  • Andy Alston– piano, organ, synthesisers
  • Mark Price– drums, drum loops
  • Jamie Siegel – engineer and mixing
  • Matthew Rubano – bass
  • Rudy Bird – percussion
  • Joe Tomino – drum loop
  • Chris Komer – French horn
  • “Big Kev” – bass
  • “Jonathan – “tingly things”
  • Chris Elliot – cellosample and “tromboney thing”
  • Chris Cameron – string arrangements

Track listing:

All songs written by Justin Currie except where noted.

  1. Just Before You Leave – Justin Currie, Iain Harvie
  2. Cash & Prizes
  3. Drunk In A Band
  4. One More Last Hurrah – Justin Currie, Iain Harvie
  5. Buttons On My Clothes
  6. Baby, It’s Me
  7. Wash Her Away – Justin Currie, Iain Harvie
  8. Last Cheap Shot At The Dream
  9. Out Falls The Past
  10. She’s Passing This Way
  11. Jesus Saves
  12. Just Getting By