Tag Archives: self-titled album

The Ocean Blue: Same

On July 21, 1989, “Sire” label released the self-titled, debut Ocean Blue (The) album. It was recorded in 1989, at “Eden Studios” in London, and was produced by Mark Opitz and John Porter.

Personnel:

  • David Schelzel – vocals, guitars
  • Steve Lau – vocals, keyboards, saxophone
  • Bobby Mittan – bass guitar
  • Rob Minnig – drums
  • Mike Dignam – engineer
  • Mark Opitz – mixing
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering

Track listing:

All lyrics by David Schelzel, all music by David Schelzel, Steve Lau, Bobby Mittan and Rob Minning.

  1. Between Something and Nothing
  2. Vanity Fair
  3. Drifting, Falling
  4. The Circus Animals
  5. Frigid Winter Days
  6. Just Let Me Know
  7. Love Song
  8. Ask Me Jon
  9. Awaking the Dream
  10. The Office of a Busy Man
  11. Myron
  12. A Familiar Face

Purple Mountains: Same

On July 12, 2019, “Drag City” label released the self-titled, debut and only Purple Mountains studio album. It was recorded in 2018, at “Jamdek” in Chicago, Illinois, “Thump” in Brooklyn, New York and was produced by Jarvis Taveniere and Jeremy Earl.

Personnel:

  • David Berman – vocals, guitar
  • Aaron Neveu – guitar, bass, drums
  • Kyle Forester – piano, organ, Mellotron, harmonica, melodica
  • Jarvis Taveniere – bass, guitars
  • Jeremy Earl – vocals, drums, guitar, percussion, Mellotron
  • Justin Brown – pedal steel 
  • John Andrews – vocals, organ
  • Chris Stroffolino – Hammond organ
  • Cole Kamen-Green – trumpet
  • Anna St. Louis – vocals
  • Haley Fohr – vocals
  • Jarvis Taveniere – engineer, mixing
  • Cooper Crain – auxiliary recording
  • Peyton Pinkerton – auxiliary recording
  • Carl Saff – lacquer cut
  • Christian Patterson – center photography
  • Cassie Berman – dog photography
  • Dan Koretzky – executive production

Track listing:

All track by David Berman, except where noted.

  1. That’s Just the Way That I Deel
  2. All My Happiness Is Gone
  3. Darkness and Cold
  4. Snow Is Falling in Manhattan
  5. Margaritas at the Mall
  6. She’s making Friends, I’m Turning Stranger
  7. I Loved Being My Mother’s Son
  8. Nights That Won’t Happen
  9. Storyline Fever
  10. Maybe I’m the Only One for Me – David Berman, Dan Auerbach, Gate Pratt

Clan Of Xymox: Same

On July 1, 1985, “4AD” label released the self-titled, debut Clan of Xymox studio album. It was recorded in 1985, at “Palladium Studios” in Edinburgh, and was produced by Ivo Watts-Russell.

Personnel:

  • Ronny Moorings – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Anka Wolbert – vocals, keyboards, bass guitar
  • Pieter Nooten – vocals, keyboards
  • Jon Turner – engineer
  • John Fryer – engineer
  • Keith Mitchell – engineer assistant
  • Vaughan Oliver – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten and Anka Wolbert.

  1. A Day
  2. No Words
  3. Stumble and Fall
  4. Cry in the Wind
  5. Stranger
  6. Equal Ways
  7. 7th Time
  8. No Human Can Drown

John Anderson: Same

On July 1, 1980, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut John Anderson studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Norro Wilson.

Personnel:

  • John Anderson – lead and backing vocals
  • Tommy Allsup – acoustic guitar
  • Reggie Young – electric guitar
  • Phil Baugh – electric guitar
  • Ray Edenton – electric guitar
  • Pete Drake – steel guitar
  • Billy Sanford – electric guitar
  • Pete Wade – electric guitar
  • Bobby Wood – piano
  • David Briggs – piano
  • Hargus “Pig” Robbins – piano
  • Terry McMillan – harmonica
  • Bob Moore – upright bass
  • Henry Strzelecki – bass guitar
  • Harold Bradley – six string bass guitar
  • Tommy Cogbill – bass guitar
  • Ralph Gallant (Larrie Londin) – drums
  • Kenny Malone – drums
  • Tommy Jackson – fiddle

Track listing:

  1. Havin’ Hard Times – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
  2. Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Wayland Holyfield, Norro Wilson
  3. Shoot Low, Sheriff – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
  4. The Girl at the End of the Bar – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
  5. Low Dog Blues – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
  6. 1959 – Garry Gentry
  7. She Just Started Liking Cheatin’ Songs – Kent Robbins
  8. The Arms of a Fool – Ronal McCown
  9. It Looks Like the Party Is Over – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
  10. If There Were No Memories – Ronal McCown
  11. Your Lying Blue Eyes – Ken McDuffie
  12. You’re Right, I’m Wrong, I’m Sorry – John Anderson, Betty Gallup, Ervan James Parker

Trooper: Same

On July 1, 1975, “MCA” label released the self-titled, debut Trooper studio album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Randy Bachman.

Personnel:

  • Ra McGuire – vocals
  • Brian Smith – guitar
  • Harry Kalensky – bass
  • Tommy Stewart – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith, except where noted.

  1. I’m in Trouble Again
  2. General Hand Grenade
  3. All of the Time – Ra McGuire, Brian Smith, Harry Kalensky
  4. Eddy Takes It Easy
  5. Roller Rink
  6. Baby Woncha Please Come Home
  7. Love of My Life
  8. Don’t Stop Now

Huey Lewis And The News: Same

On June 25, 1980, “Chrysalis” label released the self-titled, debut Huey Lewis and the News studio album. It was recorded in December 1979, at “American Recording” in Studio City, “Redwing Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bill Schnee.

Personnel:

  • Huey Lewis – vocals, harmonica
  • Chris Hayes – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Johnny Colla – rhythm guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
  • Sean Hopper – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Mario Cipollina – bass
  • Bill Gibson – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Bill Schnee – engineer, mixing
  • Kirk Butler – engineer assistant
  • Bill Cooper – engineer assistant
  • Tim Dennen – engineer assistant
  • Doug Sax – mastering
  • Billy Bass – art direction, cover concept
  • Rod Dyer – design
  • Bill Murphy – design
  • Ron Slenzak – photography
  • Chris Welch – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper and Huey Lewis, except where noted.

  1. Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)
  2. Don’t Make Me Do It
  3. Stop Trying
  4. Now Here’s You – Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis, John McFee
  5. I Want You – Brian Marnell
  6. Don’t Ever Tell Me That You Love Me
  7. Hearts
  8. Trouble in Paradise
  9. Who Cares?
  10. If You Really Love Me You’ll Let Me

Tortoise: Same

On June 22, 1994, “Thrill Jockey” label released the self-titled, debut Tortoise album. It was recorded November – December 1993, at “Idful Music” in Chicago, and was produced by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.

Personnel:

  • Douglas McCombs – bass guitar, guitar, arrangements
  • John McEntire – drums, synthesizer, electronics, recording, mixing
  • Dan Bitney – percussion, arrangements
  • John Herndon – drums, arrangements
  • Bundy K. Brown – recording assistant, mixing assistant
  • Sam Prekop – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Dan Bitney, Bundy K. Brown, John Herndon, Douglas McCombs and John McEntire.

  1. Magnet Pulls Through
  2. Night Air
  3. Ry Cooder
  4. Onions Wrapped in Rubber
  5. Tin Cans & Twine
  6. Spiderwebbed
  7. His Second Story Island
  8. On Noble
  9. Flyrod
  10. Cornpone Brunch

Deep Purple: Same

On June 21, 1969, “Tetragrammaton Records” label released the self- titled Deep Purple third album. It was recorded January – March 1969, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.

Personnel:

  • Rod Evans – lead vocals
  • Ritchie Blackmore – guitars
  • Jon Lord – Hammond organ, piano, harpsichord, backing vocals, string arrangements
  • Nick Simper – bass, backing vocals
  • Ian Paice – drums, percussion
  • Derek Lawrence – mixing
  • Barry Ainsworth – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Chasing Shadows – Ian Paice, Jon Lord
  2. Blind – Jon Lord
  3. Lalena – Donovan Leitch
  4. Fault Line – Ritchie Blackmore, Nick Simper, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
  5. The Painter – Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Jon Lord, Nick Simper, Ian Paice
  6. Why Didn’t Rosemary? – Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Jon Lord, Nick Simper, Ian Paice
  7. Bird Has Flown – Jon Lord, Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore
  8. April – Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord

Alias: Same

On June 18, 1990, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, debut Alias studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, at “Capitol Studio B & C” in Hollywood, “Summa Music Group” in Los Angeles, “Platinum Sound” in Toronto, and was produced by Freddi Curci, Rick Neigher and Steve DeMarchi.

Personnel:

  • Freddy Curci – lead vocals, keyboards, arrangements, additional engineering
  • Steve DeMarchi – guitars, arrangements, additional engineering
  • Roger Fisher – guitars
  • Steve Fossen – bass
  • Mike Derosier – drums
  • George Tutko, Dave Runstedler – engineer
  • Peter Doell, Eddie De Lena, Denny DeMarchi – additional engineering 
  • Kyle Bess, Charlie Paakkari, Fred Kelly, Jr. – engineer assistant
  • George Tutko, Eddie De Lena – mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • R. Alfonso – art direction
  • Hugh Syme – art direction, design
  • Randall Cooper – sculpture
  • John Scarpati – photography
  • Tim Trombley, Randy Nicklaus, Jody Mitchell – A&R
  • Mark Sullivan, Deborah Critten, Sharon Gaudet – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Freddy Curci and Steve DeMarchi, except where noted.

  1. Say What I Wanna Say
  2. Haunted Heart – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, S. Diamond
  3. Waiting for Love – B. Walker, J. Paris
  4. The Power
  5. Heroes
  6. What to Do
  7. After All the Love Is Gone – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, Rick Neigher, J. Paris
  8. More Than Words Can Say
  9. One More Chance – Rick Neigher, Fee Waybill, J. Dexter
  10. True Emotion
  11. Standing in the Darkness – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, Denny DeMarchi

The Undertones: Same

In May 1979, “Sire” label released the self-titled, debut Undertones (The) album. It was recorded in January 1979, at “Eden Studios” in Acton, West London, and was produced by Roger Bechirian.

Personnel:

  • Feargal Sharkey – lead vocals
  • John O’Neill – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Damian O’Neill – lead guitar, keyboard, backing vocals
  • Michael Bradley – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Billy Doherty – drums
  • Larry Doherty – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by J.J. O’Neill, except where noted.

  1. Family Entertainment – Damian O’Neill
  2. Girls Don’t Like It
  3. Male Model – J. J O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  4. I Gotta Getta
  5. Wrong Way – Billy Doherty
  6. Jump Boys
  7.  Here Comes the Summer
  8. Billy’s Third – Bily Doherty
  9. Jimmy Jimmy
  10. True Confession – J. J. O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  11. (She’s a) Runaround
  12. I Know a Girl – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  13. Listening In – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  14. Casbah Rock