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The Sundays: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

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On January 15, 1990, “Rough Trade” label released “Reading, Writing and Arithmetic”, the Sundays debut album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, and was produced by Harriet Wheeler, David Gavurin, Paul Brindley, Patrick Hannah, Lindsay Jamieson and Ray Shulman.

Personnel:

  • Harriet Wheeler — vocals
  • David Gavurin — guitar
  • Paul Brindley — bass
  • Patrick Hannan — drums
  • Lindsay Jamieson — tambourine

Track listing:

All tracks by David Gavurin and Harriet Wheeler.

  1. Skin & Bones
  2. Here’s Where the Story Ends
  3. Can’t Be Sure
  4. I Won
  5. Hideous Towns
  6. You’re Not the Only One I Know
  7. A Certain Someone
  8. I Kicked a Boy
  9. My Finest Hour
  10. Joy

British Sea Power: Valhalla Dancehall

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On January 10, 2011, “Rough Trade” label released “Valhalla Dancehall”, the fourth British Sea Power studio album. It was recorded in 2010, in South East England and on the Isle Of Skye, and produced by Graham Sutton, Yen Scott Wilkinson, Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, Matthew Wood, Phil Sumner and Abi Fry.

Personnel:

  • Yan Scott Wilkinson – vocals, guitar
  • Martin Noble – guitar
  • Phil Sumner- cornet, keyboards
  • Abi Fry– viola
  • Neil Hamilton Wilkinson – bass guitar, vocals, guitar
  • Matthew Wood – drums

Track listing:

  1. Who’s In Control – Martin Noble, Yan Scott Wilkinson
  2. We Are Sound – Martin Noble, Yan Scott Wilkinson
  3. Georgie Ray – Yan Scott Wilkinson
  4. Stunde Null – Yan Scott Wilkinson
  5. Mongk II – Neil Hamilton Wilkinson
  6. Luna – Yan Scott Wilkinson
  7. Baby – Neil Hamilton Wilkinson
  8. Living Is So Easy – Martin Noble, Yan Scott Hamilton, Neil Hamilton Wilkinson
  9. Observe the Skies – Martin Noble, Yan Scott Hamilton, Phil Sumner
  10. Cleaning Out the Rooms – Neil Hamilton Wilkinson
  11. Thin Black Sail – Martin Noble, Yan Scott Hamilton
  12. Once More Now – Neil Hamilton Wilkinson
  13. Heavy Water – Yen Scott Wilkinson, Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, Matthew Wood, Phil Sumner, Abi Fry

Gruff Rhys: Candylion

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Candylion

On January 8, 2007, “Rough Trade” label released “Candylion”, the second Gruff Rhys album.  It was recorded in 2006, at “Stiwsio Ofn” in Llanfaelog, Wales, at “AR 3” in Rio de Janeiro, and “Dairy” in Brixton, and was produced by Gruff Rhys,  Gorwel Owen and Mario Caldato, Jr.

Personnel:

  • Gruff Rhys– vocals, guitar, programming
  • Jonathan Thomas – pedal steel
  • Lisa Jên – vocals
  • Samantha Caldato – vocals
  • Owen Evans – double bass
  • Kassin – gameboy beats
  • Gorwel Owen– tambour, stylophone
  • Tandi Gebara – berimbau
  • Felipe Pinaud – flute
  • Sean O’Haganand, Marcus Haldaway – string arrangements
  • Amanda Britton, Sally Herbert, Brian Wright, Jacqueline Norrie – violin
  • Laura Melhuish – violin
  • Marcus Holdaway – cello
  • Rhodri Puw – bell
  • Siwan Puw – sleigh bells
  • Pete Fowler– artwork
  • Pete James – artwork, art direction, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Gruff Rhys.

  1. This Is Just the Beginning
  2. Candylion
  3. The Court of King Arthur
  4. Lonesome Words
  5. Cycle of Violence
  6. Painting People Blue
  7. Beacon in the Darkness

The Fall: Perverted By Language

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On December 12, 1983, “Rough Trade” label released “Perverted by Language”, the sixth Fall (The) studio album. It was recorded at the “Pluto” in Manchester, and was produced by Steve Parker.

Personnel:

  • Mark E. Smith– vocals, piano, violin, guitar
  • Brix Smith– lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Craig Scanlon– guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Hanley– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Hanley– drums, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Karl Burns– drums, percussion, bass guitar, backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Eat Y’self Fitter – Mark E.Smith
  2. Neighbourhood of Infinity – Mark E. Smith, Karl Burns, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Craig Scanion
  3. Garden – Mark E. Smith, Craig Scanion
  4. Hotel Bloedel – Mark E. Smith, Steve Hanley, Brix Smith
  5. Smile – Mark E. Smith, Craig Scanion
  6. I Feel Voxish – Mark E. Smith, Marc Riley
  7. Tempo House – Mark E. Smith, Steve Hanley
  8. Hexen Definitive / Strife Knot – Mark E. Smith, Karl Burns, Adrian Niman, Craig Scanion

The Fall: Grotesque (After The Gramme)

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On November 17, 1980, “Rough Trade” label released “Grotesque (After the Gramme)”, the third Fall studio album. It was recorded in 1980 at the “Cargo Studios” in Rochdale, and was produced by Mark E. Smith, Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Geoff Travis, Grant Showbiz and Mayo Thompson.

Personnel:

  • Mark E. Smith– vocals, tape operation, kazoo, guitar
  • Marc Riley– guitar, keyboards
  • Craig Scanlon– guitar
  • Steve Hanley– bass guitar
  • Paul Hanley– drums
  • Kay Carroll – “extra vocals”

Track listing:

All lyrics by Mark E. Smith.

  1. Pay Your Rates – Mark E. Smith
  2. English Scheme – Marc Riley, Craig Scanlon, Mark E. Smith
  3. New face in Hell – Marc Riley, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith
  4. C’n’C-S Mithering – Mark E. Smith, Steve Hanley, Marc Riley, Craig Scanion
  5. The Container Drivers – Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith
  6. Impression of J. Temperance – Marc Riley, Craig Scanion, Mark E. Smith
  7. In the Park – Mark E. Smith
  8. M.C. – Blob 59 – Mark E. Smith
  9. Gramme Friday – Craig Scanion, Marc Riley, Mark E. Smith
  10. The N.W.R.A. – Craig Scanion, Steve Hanley, Mark E. Smith