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Kasabian: West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

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On June 5, 2009, “RCA” label released “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum”, the third Kasabian studio album. It was recorded 2008 – 2009, at “Orangutan Studios” in Greensboro, North Carolina, “E-Land Mig Studios” in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, “Lookout Studios” in San Francisco, California, and was produced by Dan the Automator and Sergio Pizzorno. In October 2009, it was voted the best album of the year by “Q” magazine.

Personnel:

  • Tom Meighan– lead vocals
  • Sergio Pizzorno– lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, synths, programming
  • Chris Edwards– bass guitar
  • Ian Matthews– drums
  • Dan the Automator– additional programming
  • Jay Mehler– additional guitar
  • Tim Carter – additional guitar, keyboards, percussion
  • Daniel Ralph Martin – additional guitar, piano
  • Rosario Dawson– co-lead vocals
  • Ben Kealey– additional keyboards
  • Rosie Danvers – strings direction
  • Wired Strings – strings

Track listing:

All tracks by Sergio Pizzorno, except where noted.

  1. Underdog
  2. Where Did All the Love Go?
  3. Swarfiga
  4. Fast Fuse
  5. Take Aim
  6. Thick as Thieves
  7. West Ryder Silver Bullet
  8. Vlad the Impaler
  9. Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll the Dice
  10. Secret Alphabets – Sergio Pizzorno, Helmut Zacharias
  11. Fire
  12. Happiness

Jefferson Starship: Nuclear Furniture

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On May 30, 1984, “Grunt” label released “Nuclear Furniture”, the eighth Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Automatt” in San Francisco, and was produced by Ron Nevison.

Personnel:

  • Grace Slick– vocals, arrangements
  • Paul Kantner– vocals, electric rhythm guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, banjo, arrangements
  • Craig Chaquico– lead guitar, arrangements
  • David Freiberg– vocals, keyboards, arrangements
  • Pete Sears– bass, keyboards, arrangements
  • Donny Baldwin– vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Mickey Thomas– vocals, arrangements
  • Peter Wolf– synthesizers, keyboards, LinnDrum programming
  • Brian MacLeod– Simmons drums
  • Peter Wolf– arrangements
  • Ron Nevison– arrangements, engineer
  • Maureen Droney – engineer assistant
  • Kevin Eddy – mixing assistant
  • Mike Reese – mastering
  • Rod Dyer, Clive Pierce / Dyer / Kahn, Inc. – design
  • Maurice – production coordinator

 Track listing:

  1. Layin’ It on the Line – lyrics by Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, music by Craig Chaquico, Mickey Thomas
  2. No Way Out – lyrics by Ina Wolf, music by Peter Wolf
  3. Sorry Me, Sorry You – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears
  4. Live and Let Live – lyrics by Jeannette Sears, music by Pete Sears
  5. Connection – lyrics by Paul Kantner, music by Thomas Kantner
  6. Rose Goes to Yale – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Ronnie Gilbert, music by Thomas Kantner
  7. Magician – lyrics by Grace Slick, music by Peter Wolf
  8. Assassin – lyrics by Jeannnette Sears, ,music by Pete Sears
  9. Shinning in the Moonlight – lyrics by Craig Chaquito, Thomas Kantner, music by Craig Chaquito
  10. Showdown – Grace Slick
  11. Champion – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Ronnie Gilbert, music by Thomas Kantner

Con Funk Shun: Candy

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On May 26, 1979, “Mercury” label released “Candy”, the fifth Con Funk Shun album. It was recorded December 1978 – April 1979, at “The Automatt” in San Francisco, and was produced by Michaell Cooper, Louis A. McCall, Felton Pilate, Karl Fuller, Cedric Martin, Danny Thomas and Paul Harrell.

Personnel:

  • Michael Vernon Cooper – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, electric sitar, percussion
  • Louis A. McCall– vocals, drums, electronic drums, percussion
  • Felton C. Pilate– lead vocals, trombone, trumpet, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion
  • Karl Fuller – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, percussion
  • Paul Harrell – vocals, soprano and tenor saxophone, flute, percussion
  • Cedric Martin – lead vocals, bass guitar, percussion
  • Danny A. Thomas – vocals, clavinet, organ, electric piano, synthesizer, percussion
  • Skip Scarborough– clavinet, piano
  • Sheila Escovedo– timbales
  • Jack Trotter, Michael Alexander – trumpet
  • Bill Summers– congas
  • Roger Glenn – flute
  • David Crawford – string arrangements, conductor
  • Terry Adams – concertmaster
  • Greg Blockman – MC
  • Leslie Ann Jones – engineer
  • Don Cody – engineer, remix
  • Chris Minto, Chuck Gebhart, Ken Kessie, Stacy Baird – engineer assistant
  • Fred Catero – remix
  • Joe Hansch – mastering
  • Darris Destiny – art direction
  • John Youss – cover lettering
  • Jim Cornfield – photography
  • Skip Scarborough – co – producer
  • Linda Lou McCall – production assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Michaell Cooper, Louis A. McCall, Felton Pilate, Karl Fuller, Cedric Martin, Danny Thomas and Paul Harrell.

  1. Fire When Ready
  2. Chase Me
  3. Not Ready
  4. Da Lady
  5. Candy
  6. (Let Me Put) Love On Your Mind
  7. Main Slice
  8. Images

 

Third Eye Blind: Out of the Vein

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On May 13, 2003, “Elektra” label released “Out of the Vein”, the third Third Eye Blind studio album. It was recorded 2002 – 2003, at “Mourning Wood Studios” and “Skywalker Sound” in San Francisco, and was produced by Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, Tony Fredianelli and Brad Hargreaves.

Personnel:

  • Stephan Jenkins– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, art direction
  • Tony Fredianelli – lead guitar, backing vocals, art direction
  • Arion Salazar – bass guitar, backing vocals, art direction
  • Brad Hargreaves – drums, percussion, art direction
  • Hrundi V. Bakshi
  • Sam Bass
  • Vanessa Carlton
  • DJ Flare
  • Kimya Dawson– vocals
  • Kim Shattuck– backing vocals
  • Tom Lord-Alge, Jason Carmer – mixing
  • Sean Beresford, Jason Carmer, Judy Kirschner, Dann Michael Thompson – engineer
  • Sarah Register – assistant engineer
  • Emily Lazar – mastering
  • Mick Rock – photography

Track listing:

  1. Faster – Stephan Jenkins
  2. Blinded – Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, Tony Fredianelli
  3. Forget Myself – Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar
  4. Danger – Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar, Tony Fredianelli, Brad Hargreaves
  5. Crystal Baller – Stephan Jenkins
  6. My Hit and Run – Stephan Jnekins, Tony Fredianelli
  7. Misfits – Stephan Jenkins
  8. Can’t Get Away – Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar
  9. Wake for Young Souls – Stephan Jenkins
  10. Palm Reader – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
  11. Self Righteous – Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar
  12. Company – Stephan Jenkins, Tony Fredianelli
  13. Good Man / Another Life (hidden track) – Stephan Jenkins

Joe Satriani: Is There Love In Space

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On April 13, 2004, “Epic” label released “Is There Love in Space?” the tenth Joe Satriani studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “The Plant Studios” in Sausalito, in California, “Studio 21” in San Francisco, and was produced by Joe Satriani.

Tracks listing:

  • Joe Satriani– vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass, harmonica, engineer
  • John Cuniberti – tambourine, engineer
  • Matt Bissonette– bass
  • Z. Satriani – bass
  • Jeff Campitelli– drums, percussion
  • Mike Manning – sound effects
  • Eric Caudieux– digital editing
  • Justin Phelps – engineer assistant
  • Mike Boden – engineer assistant
  • Mike Fraser– mixing
  • George Marino – mastering

Tracks listing:

All tracks by Joe Satriani.

  1. Gnaahh
  2. Up in Flames
  3. Hands in the Air
  4. Lifestyle
  5. Is There Love in Space?
  6. If I Could Fly
  7. The Souls of Distortion
  8. Just Look Up
  9. I Like the Rain
  10. Searching
  11. Bamboo
  12. Dog with Crown & Earring

Bob Mould: Sunshine Rock

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On February 8, 2019, “Merge” label released “Sunshine Rock”, the 13th Bob Mould album. It was recorded in 2018 at “Tiny Telephone” in Oakland, “Tiny Telephone B” in San Francisco, “Granary Music” in San Francisco and “Granary Music” in Berlin, and was produced by Bob Mould.

Personnel:

  • Bob Mould– vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion, orchestral arrangements
  • Jason Narducy– bass, backing vocals
  • Jon Wurster– drums, percussion
  • Alison Chesley – cello, orchestral score transcriptions
  • Prague TV Orchestra – cellos, violas, violins
  • Paul Martens – transcription consultant
  • Mikel Toms – orchestra conductor
  • Jan Košulič – orchestra engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Mould, except where noted.

  1. Sunshine Rock
  2. What Do You Want Me to Do
  3. Sunny Love Song
  4. Thirty Dozen Roses
  5. The Final Years
  6. Irrational Poison
  7. I Fought
  8. Sun King
  9. Lost Faith
  10. Camp Sunshine
  11. Send Me a Postcard – Robbie van Leeuwen
  12. Western Sunset

Jefferson Starship: Earth

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On February 6, 1978, “Grunt” label released “Earth”, the fourth Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded July – October 1977, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Larry Cox, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, John Barbata and David Freiberg.

Personnel:

  • Grace Slick– vocals, piano, arrangements, art direction
  • Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
  • Marty Balin– vocals, arrangement, art direction
  • Pete Sears– bass guitar, electric piano, organ, Moog, synthesizer, piano, celeste, clavinet, arrangements, art direction
  • Craig Chaquico– vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
  • John Barbata– vocals, electric drums, drums, congas, percussion, arrangements, art direction
  • David Freiberg– vocals, bass, organ, arrangements, art direction
  • Jesse Barish– background vocals
  • Gene Page – horn and string arrangements
  • Larry Cox – engineer
  • David Frazer – assistant engineer
  • Steve Hall – recording
  • John Golden – mastering
  • Pat Leraci (Maurice) – production coordinator, art coordination
  • Nat Quick – illustration
  • Cynthia Bowman – art coordination
  • Bill Laudner – art assistant
  • Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – art director
  • Don Davis– Earth dust sleeve illustration, Earth label illustration
  • Roger Rossmeyer – photography
  • Paul Dowell – amp consultant

Track listing:

  1. Love Too Good – lyrics by Gabriel Robles, music by Craig Chaquico
  2. Count on Me – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
  3. Take Your Time – lyrics by Grace Slick, music by Pete Sears
  4. Crazy Feelin’ – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
  5. Skateboard – lyrics by Grace Slick, Craig Chaquico, music by Craig Chaquico
  6. Fire – lyrics by Mary Balin, Trish Robbins, music by David Freiberg, Pete Sears
  7. Show Yourself – lyrics and music by Grace Slick
  8. Runaway – lyrics and music by N.Q.Dewey
  9. All Night Long – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Mary Balin, Jesse Barish, Grace Slick, music by Paul Kantner, John Barbata, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, David Freiberg

 

Journey: Infinity

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On January 20, 1978, “Columbia” label released “Infinity”, the fourth Journey studio album. It was recorded October–December 1977 at “His Master’s Wheels Studio” in San Francisco  and “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Steve Perry– lead vocals
  • Neal Schon– acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals
  • Gregg Rolie– lead and backing vocals, keyboards
  • Ross Valory– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Aynsley Dunbar– drums, percussion
  • Roy Thomas Baker– mixing
  • Geoff Workman – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Lights – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  2. Feeling That Way – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Aynsley Dunbar
  3. Anytime – Gregg Rolie, Roger Silver, Robert Fleischman, Neal Schon, Ross Valory
  4. Lă Do Dā – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  5. Patiently – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  6. Wheel in the Sky – Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Diane Valory
  7. Somethin’ to Hide – Steve Perry, Neal Schon
  8. Winds of March – Matt Schin, Neal Schon, Robert Fleischman, Gregg Rolie, Steve Perry
  9. Can Do – Steve Perry, Ross Valory
  10. Opened the Door – Steve Perry, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon

The Kingston Trio: Time To Think

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In December 1963, “Capitol” label released “Time to Think”, the 17th Kingston Trio album. It was recorded in 1963 in San Francisco, and was produced by Voyle Gilmore.

Personnel:

  • Bob Shane– vocals, guitar
  • Nick Reynolds– vocals, tenor guitar
  • John Stewart– vocals, banjo, guitar
  • Dean Reilly – bass
  • John Staubard – guitar

Track listing:

  1. Patriot Game – Dominic Behan
  2. Coal Tattoo – Billy Edd Wheeler
  3. Hobo’s Lullaby – Goebel Reeves
  4. Seasons in the Sun – Rod McKuen, Jacques Brel
  5. These Seven Men – John Stewart
  6. Ally Ally Oxen Free – Rod McKuen, Sammy Yates
  7. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) – Woody Guthrie, Martin Hoffman
  8. No One to Talk My Troubles To – Dick Weissman
  9. If You Don t Look Around – John Stewart
  10. Turn Around – Harry Belafonte, Alan Greene, Nick Reynolds
  11. Song for a Friend – John Stewart
  12. Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream – Ed McCurdy

Montrose: Same

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On October 17, 1973, “Warner Bros” label released the debut, self titled Montrose album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Warner Bros. Recording Studios”, and “Sunset Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Ted Templeman, Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, Bill Church and Denny Carmassi.

Personnel:

  • Sammy Hagar– lead vocals
  • Ronnie Montrose– guitar
  • Bill Church– bass guitar
  • Denny Carmassi– drums
  • Donn Landee– engineer
  • Stephen Jarvis – engineer
  • Steve Hoffman– mastering

Track listing:

  1. Rock the Nation – Ronnie Montrose
  2. Bad Motor Scooter – Sammy Hagar
  3. Space Station #5 – Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose
  4. I Don’t Want It – Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose
  5. Good Rockin’ Tonight – Roy Brown
  6. Rock Candy – Denny Carmassi, Bill Church, Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose
  7. One Thing on My Mind – Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, J. Sanchez
  8. Make It Last – Sammy Hagar