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Simple Minds: Real to Real Cacophony

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In November 1979, “Zoom” label released “Real to Real Cacophony”, the second Simple Minds studio album. It was recorded in September 1979, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by John Leckie.

Personnel:

  • Jim Kerr– vocals
  • Charles Burchill– guitar, violin, saxophone
  • Michael MacNeil– keyboards
  • Derek Forbes– bass guitar
  • Brian McGee– drums, percussion
  • John Leckie – arrangements, recording, mixing
  • Mariella Sometimes – tape operation
  • Graphyk – sleeve graphics
  • Paul Henry – sleeve packaging
  • Sheila Rock, Trevor Rodgers – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Jim Kerr; all music by Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee and Mick MacNeil.

  1. Real to Real
  2. Naked Eye
  3. Citizen (Dance of Youth)
  4. Carnival (Shelter in a Suitcase)
  5. Factory
  6. Cacophony
  7. Veldt
  8. Premonition
  9. Changeling
  10. Film Theme
  11. Calling Your Name
  12. Scar

Man: Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In?

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In November 1971, “United Artists” label released “Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In?”, the fourth Man album. It was recorded in August 1971 at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Michael “Micky” Jones, Roger “Deke” Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Michael “Micky” Jones – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Roger “Deke” Leonard – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano
  • Martin Ace – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Terry Williams– drums
  • Kingsley “Bass Drum” Ward, Rip van Ralph (Ralph Down), Edmundo Razz (Dave Edmunds) – engineer
  • George Chkiantz – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael “Micky” Jones, Roger “Deke” Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace and Terry Williams.

  1. Angel Easy
  2. All Good Clean Fun
  3. We’re Only Children
  4. Many Are Called but Few Get Up
  5. Manillo
  6. Love Your Life

Van Der Graaf Generator: World Record

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In October 1976, “Charisma” label released “World Record”, the seventh Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded in May 1976, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, and was produced by Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Bnton and Guy Evans.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, guitar, piano
  • David Jackson– saxophone, flute
  • Hugh Banton– Hammond organ, Mellotron
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion, cymbal

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. When She Comes
  2. A Place to Survive
  3. Masks
  4. Meurglys III (The Songwriter’s Guild)
  5. Wondering – Hugh Banton, Peter Hammill

Graham Parker and the Rumour: Heat Treatment

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In October 1976, “Vertigo” label released “Heat Treatment”, the second Graham Parker and The Rumour album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Rockfield Studios” in Wales, and was produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange and Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

  • Graham Parker– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Bob Andrews– keyboards, backing vocals
  • Brinsley Schwarz– guitar, backing vocals
  • Martin Belmont– guitar, backing vocals
  • Andrew Bodnar– Fender bass
  • Steve Goulding– drums, backing vocals
  • John “Viscount” Earle– saxophones
  • Danny Ellis – trombone
  • Albie Donnelly – saxophones
  • Dick Hanson – trumpet

Track listing:

All tracks by Graham Parker.

  1. Heat Treatment
  2. That’s What They All Say
  3. Turned Up Too Late
  4. Black Honey
  5. Hotel Chambermaid
  6. Pourin’ It All Out
  7. Back Door Love
  8. Something You’re Going Through
  9. Help Me Shake It
  10. Fools’ Gold

Van Der Graaf Generator: Godbluff

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In October 1975, “Charisma” label released “Godbluff”, the fifth Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded in June 1975, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, and was produced by Peter Hammill, David Jackson, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans. The band logo that was designed by John Pasche.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– vocals, piano, clavinet, electric guitar
  • David Jackson– saxophones, flute
  • Hugh Banton– organs, bass guitar
  • Guy Evans– drums, percussion
  • Pat Moran – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. The Undercover Man
  2. Scorched Earth – Peter Hammill, David Jackson
  3. Arrow
  4. The Sleepwalkers

Altered Images: Happy Birthday

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In September 1981, “Epic” label released “Happy Birthday”, the debut Altered Images album.  It was recorded in 1981, at “Rockfield Studios” in Wales, and “Genetic Sound” in Berkshire, and was produced by Steven Severin and Martin Rushent.
Personnel:

  • Clare Grogan- vocals
  • Tony McDaid – guitar
  • Gerard “Caesar” McNulty – guitar
  • Johnny McElhone- bass
  • Michael “Tich” Anderson – drums
  • Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Clare Grogan, Michael “Tich” Anderson, Tony McDaid and Johnny McElhone.

  1. Intro: Happy Birthday
  2. Love and Kisses
  3. Real Toys
  4. Idols
  5. Legionaire
  6. Faithless
  7. Beckoning Strings
  8. Happy Birthday
  9. Midnight
  10. A Days Wait
  11. Leave Me Alone
  12. Insects
  13. Outro: Happy Birthday

Bad Manners: Gosh It’s…

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In September 1981, “Magnet” label released “Gosh It’s…”, the third Bad Manners album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

  • Buster Bloodvessel– vocals
  • Louis ‘Alphonso’ Cook – guitar
  • Martin Stewart– keyboards, bagpipes
  • David Farren – bass, string bass
  • Brian Tuitt – drums, percussion
  • Chris Kane – saxophone, tin whistle
  • Andrew Marson – saxophone
  • Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
  • Winston Bazoomies – harmonica
  • Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Louis ‘Alphonso’ Cook, David Farren, Martin Stewart, Brian Tuitt, Chris Kane, Andrew Marson, Paul “Gus” Hyman and Winston Bazoomies, except where noted.

  1. Walking in the Sunshine
  2. Dansetta
  3. Can Can – Jacques Offenbach
  4. Weeping and Wailing
  5. Casablanca (Rags and Riches)
  6. Don’t Be Angry – Nappy Brown
  7. Ben E. Wriggle
  8. Runaway
  9. Never Will Change
  10. Only Funkin’
  11. End of the World
  12. Gherkin

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

Brinsley Schwarz: Nervous on the Road

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In September 1972, “United Artists” label released “Nervous on the Road”, the fourth Brinsley Schwarz studio album. It was recorded April – May 1972, at “Rockfield Studios” in Wales, and was produced by Dave Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Brinsley Schwarz- vocals, guitar, alto and tenor saxophone
  • Ian Gomm – vocals, guitars
  • Bob Andrews- vocals, keyboards, alto saxophone
  • Nick Lowe – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Billy Rankin- drums
  • Ralph Down, Kingsley “Magic Fingers” Ward – engineer
  • Jet Power – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Lowe; except where noted.

  1. It’s Been So Long – Ian Gomm
  2. Happy Doing What We’re Doing – Nick Lowe, Bob Andrews
  3. Surrender to the Rhythm
  4. Don’t Lose Your Grip On Love
  5. Nervous On The Road (But Can’t Stay At Home)
  6. Feel A Little Funky
  7. I Like It Like That – Chris Kenner, Allen Toussaint
  8. Brand New You, Brand New Me
  9. Home In My Hand – Ronnie Self
  10. Why, Why, Why, Why, Why

Rush: A Farewell To Kings

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On September 1, 1977, “Anthem Records” label released “A Farewell to Kings”, the fifth Rush studio album. It was recorded in June 1977, at “Rockfield Studios”  in  Wales and was mixed at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Terry Brown, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart.

Personnel:

  • Geddy Lee– vocals, bass and twelve-string guitar, Minimoog, bass pedal synthesizers
  • Alex Lifeson– electric and acoustic six- and twelve-string guitars, classical guitar, bass pedal synthesizers
  • Neil Peart– drums, orchestra bells, wind chimes, bell tree, vibraslap, triangle, tubular bells, temple blocks
  • Terry Brown: spoken vocals
  • Terry Brown, Pat Moran – recording
  • Terry Brown, Declan O’Doherty, Ken Thomas – mixing
  • George Graves – mastering
  • Hugh Syme – art direction
  • Yosh Inouye – photography
  • Roger Stowell – photography
  • Fin Costello – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Neil Peart, except where noted, all musis by Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, except where noted.

  1. A Farewell to Kings – music by Geddy Lee, Neil Peart
  2. Xanadu
  3. Closer to the Heart – lyrics by Neil Peart, Peter Talbot
  4. Cinderella Man – Geddy Lee
  5. Madrigal
  6. Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage
  • I. Prologue
  • II. 1
  • III. 2
  • IV. 3