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Jon Anderson: Song of Seven

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In November 1980, “Atlantic” label released “Song of Seven”, the second Jon Anderson album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Jon Anderson.

Personnel:

  • Jon Anderson – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, harp
  • Ronnie Leahy, Damian Anderson – keyboards
  • Ian Bairnson- guitar, bass, backing vocals
  • Clem Clempson- guitar
  • John Giblin- fretless bass
  • Jack Bruce- bass
  • Mel – bass
  • Morris Pert- drums, percussion
  • Simon Phillips- drums
  • Dick Morrissey- saxophone
  • Johnny Dankworth- alto saxophone
  • Chris Rainbow- backing vocals
  • Deborah Anderson- harmony vocals
  • Delmé String Quartet; arranged by David Ogden
  • Mike Dunne – engineer
  • Brian Gaylor – electronics
  • Alwyn Clayden – art direction, design
  • Ian Nicholson – illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Anderson, except where noted..

  1. For You for Me
  2. Some Are Born
  3. Don’t Forget (Nostalgia)
  4. Heart of the Matter – Jon Anderson, Ronnie Leahy
  5. Hear It
  6. Everybody Loves You
  7. Take Your Time
  8. Days
  9. Song of Seven

Bad Manners: Loonee Tunes!

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In November 1980, “Magnet” label released “Loonee Tunes!”, the second Bad Manners studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Horizon Studios” in Coventry and “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

  • Buster Bloodvessel- vocals
  • Louis ‘Alphonso’ Cook – guitar
  • Martin Stewart- keyboards
  • Winston Bazoomies – vocals, harmonica
  • David Farren – bass
  • Brian Tuitt – drums
  • Chris Kane, Andrew Marson – saxophone
  • Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
  • Kim Holmes, Moose – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Lousi Cook, David Farren, Martin stewart, Chris Kane, Andrew Marson, Paul Hyman, Winston Bazoomies and Brian Tuitt, except where noted.

  1. Echo 4-2 – Johnson
  2. Just a Feeling
  3. El Pussycat – Roland Alphonso
  4. Doris
  5. Spy-I
  6. Tequila – The Champs
  7. Lorraine
  8. Echo Gone Wrong
  9. Suicide
  10. The Undersea Adventures of Ivor The Engine
  11. Back in ’60
  12. Just Pretendin’

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

Atomsko Sklonište: Infarkt

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In November 1978, “RTV Ljubljana” label released “Infarkt”,the second Atomsko Sklonište studio album. It was recorded in 1978, at “Akademik Studio” in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was produced by Ivo Umek and Bruno Langer.

Personnel:

  • Sergio Blažić Đoser – vocals
  • Dragan Gužvan – guitar
  • Paul Bilandžić – vocals, organ
  • Bruno Langer – vocals, bass guitar
  • Saša Dadić – drums
  • Boško B. Obradović – recitation
  • Aco Razbornik – engineer
  • Tone Stojko – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bruno Langer, Dragan Gužvan and Sergio Blažić.

  1. Na proplanku čeka cvijet
  2. Na kraju stoljeća
  3. Infarkt
  4. Rađaju se nova djeca
  5. Bez kaputa
  6. Djevojka broj 8
  7. Pakleni vozači
  8. Zvao sam i miliciju
  9. Periferni vremeplov
  10. Oni što dolaze za nama

Pere Ubu: Dub Housing

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On November 17, 1978, “Chrysalis” label released “Dub Housing”, the second Pere Ubu studio album. It was recorded August – September 1978, and was produced by Ken Hamann, David Thomas, Tom Herman, Tony Maimone, Allen Ravenstein and Scott Krauss. “Trouser Press” described the album as one of the most important post-punk recordings.

Personnel:

  • David Thomas– vocals, organ, EQ mastering
  • Tom Herman – guitar, bass, organ
  • Allen Ravenstine– EML synthesizers, saxophone
  • Tony Maimone – bass, guitar, piano
  • Scott Krauss– drums
  • Ken Hamann – recording, engineer, EQ mastering
  • George Peckham – mastering
  • John Thompson – design

Track listing:

All tracks by David Thomas, Tom Herman, Tony Maimone, Allen Ravenstine and  Scott Krauss.

  1. Navvy
  2. On the Surface
  3. Dub Housing
  4. Caligari’s Mirror
  5. Thriller!
  6. I, Will Wait
  7. Drinking Wine Spodyody
  8. Pa) Ubu Dance Party
  9. Blow Daddy-O
  10. Codex

 

Robert Palmer: Pressure Drop

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In November 1975,  “Island” label released “Pressure Drop”, the second Robert Palmer studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Blue Seas Studio” in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and was produced by Steve Smith.

Personnel:

  • Robert Palmer – vocals, percussion
  • Lowell George – guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Barrere – guitar, backing vocals
  • Bill Payne – keyboards
  • Kenny Gradney, James Jamerson – bass
  • Richie Hayward – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Ed Greene – drums, percussion
  • Jean Alain Roussel – clavinet, keyboards, Hammond B-3
  • Gordon DeWitty – clavinet
  • Joe Brown – banjo
  • Steve York – harmonica
  • The Muscle Shoals Horns – horns
  • Mel Collins – saxophones, flute
  • Mongezi Feza – trumpet, flageolet
  • Ray Allen – trombone
  • Martin Frye – tuba
  • Gene Page– strings
  • David Snell – harp
  • Vicki Brown, Fran Tate, Sam Clayton – backing vocals
  • Phill Brown– engineer
  • Graham Hughes – cover concept, design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Robert Palmer except where noted.

  1. Give Me an Inch
  2. Work to Make It Work
  3. Back in My Arms
  4. River Boat – Allen Toussaint
  5. Pressure Drop – Frederick Hibbert
  6. Here with You Tonight – Robert Palmer, Pete Gage
  7. Trouble – Lowell George
  8. Fine Time
  9. Which of Us Is the Fool

Roy Wood: Mustard

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In November 1975, “Jet” label released “Mustard”, the second Roy Wood album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Phonogram Studios” and “De Lane Lea Studios” in  London, and was produced by Roy Wood.

Personnel:

  • Roy Wood – vocals, various instruments, engineer
  • Annie Haslam, Phil Everly – vocals
  • Rick Price – vocals, bass, percussion, photography
  • Dave Donovan – drums
  • Dick Plant – vocals, engineer
  • Roger Wake, Mike Pela – engineer
  • Beverly Parker – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Wood.

  1. Mustard
  2. Any Old Time Will Do
  3. The Rain Came Down on Everything
  4. You Sure Got It Now
  5. Why Does Such a Pretty Girl Sing Those Sad Songs
  6. The Song
  7. Look Thru’ the Eyes of a Fool
  8. Interlude
  9. Get On Down Home

Hot Chocolate: Same

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In November 1975, “RAK” label released the self-titled, debut Hot Chocolate studio album. It was recorded in 1975, in Oise, France, by the “RAK Records Mobile”, “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Mickie Most.

Personnel:

  • Errol Brown– lead vocals
  • Harvey Hinsley – lead and acoustic guitars, backing vocals
  • Larry Ferguson – keyboards
  • Tony Wilson – vocals, bass
  • Tony Connor – drums, electric piano, backing vocals
  • Patrick Olive – bass, percussion, backing vocals
  • The CCS Horns– trumpets, trombone, alto, baritone and tenor saxophones
  • John Cameron, Phil Dennys – arrangements
  • Linard & Co. – album art

Track listing:

All tracks by Errol Brown; except where noted.

  1. Hello America
  2. The Street
  3. Call the Police – Tony Wilson
  4. Dollar Sign
  5. You Sexy Thing – Errol Brown, Tony Wilson
  6. A Child’s Prayer
  7. A Warm Smile – Harvey Hinsley, Patrick Olive, Tony Connor
  8. Amazing Skin Song
  9. Love’s Coming on Strong – Tony Wilson
  10. Lay Me Down – Tony Wilson

Greenslade: Bedside Manners Are Extra

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In November 1973, “Warner Bros” label released “Bedside Manners Are Extra”, the second Greenslade studio album. It was recorded in August 1973, at ”Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Reeves, Dave Greenslade, Dave Lawson and Andrew McCulloch. The album cover artwork was by Roger Dean.

Personnel:

  • Dave Lawson- vocals, keyboards
  • Dave Greenslade- keyboards
  • Tony Reeves- bass guitar
  • Andrew McCulloch- drums

Track listing:

All music by Dave Greenslade, all lyrics by Dave Lawson, except where noted.

  1. Bedside Manners Are Extra
  2. Pilgrim’s Progress
  3. Time to Dream
  4. Drum Folk – music by Dave Greenslade, Andrew McCulloch
  5. Sun Kissed You’re Not – music by Dave Lawson
  6. Chalkhill – music by Tony Reeves, Dave Lawson

Michael Stanley: Friends and Legends

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In November 1973, “MCA” label released “Friends and Legends”, the second  Michael Stanley album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Applewood Studios” in Golden, Colorado, and was produced by Bill Szymczyk.

Personnel:

  • Michael Stanley- lead vocals, guitars
  • Joe Walsh- lead guitars, synthesizer
  • Jon Bendis – acoustic guitar
  • Al Perkins- pedal steel guitar
  • Paul Harris- piano, organ, clavinette
  • Kenny Passarelli- bass
  • Joe Vitale- drums, flute, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Joe Lala- congas, timbales, percussion
  • Bill Szymczyk- percussion
  • David Sanborn- alto saxophone
  • Tasha Thomas – backing vocals
  • Lani Groves – backing vocals
  • Carla Hall – backing vocals
  • Richie Furay- backing vocals
  • Dan Fogelberg- backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Stanley; except where noted.

  1. Among My Friends Again
  2. Help! – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  3. Yours for a Song
  4. Let’s Get the Show on the Road
  5. Just Keep Playing Your Radio
  6. Roll On
  7. Bad Habits
  8. Funky Is the Drummer – Michael Stanley, Joe Walsh, Paul Harris, Joe Vitale, Kenny Passarelli, Bigby, Lawson
  9. Poets’ Day