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Motörhead: Same

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On August 12, 1977, “Chiswick” label released the self-titled, debut Motörhead album. It was recorded in April 1977, at “Escape” in Kent, and was produced by John “Speedy” Keen.

Personnel:

  • Lemmy (Ian Kilmister) – lead vocals, bass, executive producer
  • Fast” Eddie Clarke – co – lead and backing vocals, guitar, executive producer
  • Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor – drums, executive producer
  • John Burns – engineer
  • Adam Skeaping – mastering
  • Joe Petagno – album cover, Snaggletooth
  • Motorcycle Irene and Lensy – photography

Track listing:

  1. Motörhead – Ian Kilmister
  2. Vibrator – Larry Wallis, Des Brown
  3. Lost Johnny – Ian Kilmister, Michael Farren
  4. Iron Horse / Born to Lose – Phil Taylor, Mick Brown, Guy “Tramp” Lawrence
  5. White Line Fever – Ian Kilmister, Eddie Clarke, Phil Taylor
  6. Keep Us on the Road – Ian Kilmister, Eddie Clarke, Phil Taylor, Michael Farren
  7. The Watcher – Ian Kilmister
  8. Train Kept A – Rollin’ – Myron Bradshaw, Howard Kay, Lois Mann

The Bad Plus: Same

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On August 1, 2001, “Fresh Sound New Talent” label released the self-titled, debut Bad Plus (The) album (also known as Motel). It was recorded in December 2000, at “Creation Audio” in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was produced by Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson and David King.  

Personnel:

  • Ethan Iverson – piano
  • Reid Anderson – acoustic bass
  • David King – drums
  • Jordi Pujol – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Knowing Me, Knowing You – ABBA
  2. Blue Moon – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  3. 1972 Bronze Medalist – David King
  4. The Breakout – Reid Anderson
  5. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic
  6. Labyrinth – Ethan Iverson
  7. Scurry – Ethan Iverson
  8. Love Is the Answer – Reid Anderson

The Maine: Same

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On August 1, 2023, “Photo Finish Records” label released the self-titled, debut Maine (The) album. It was recorded in 2023, at “8123 Studio”, and was produced by Colby Wedgeworth.

Personnel:

  • John O’Callaghan – vocals, guitar, keyboard
  • Kennedy Brock – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jared Monaco – lead guitar
  • Garrett Nickelsen – bass guitar
  • Pat Kirch – drums, percussion
  • Bob Hoag – additional percussion
  • Colby Wedgeworth – additional vocals
  • Bob Hoag – recording
  • Doug Weier – mixing
  • Randy Merrill – mastering
  • Rich Raun – artwork, creative director
  • Gillian Sloan – setup
  • Austin Gavin – drum technician

Track listing:

  1. Dose No. 2 – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
  2. How to Exit a Room – Garrett Nickelosn, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
  3. Blame – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
  4. Leave in Five – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
  5. The Mood I’m In / JSYK – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
  6. I Think About You All the Time – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Andrew Goldstein
  7. Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Colby Wedgeworth
  8. Funny How? – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch
  9. Cars & Caution Signs – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch
  10. Spiraling – Garett Nickelsen, Jared Monaco, John O’Callaghan, Kennedy Brock, Pat Kirch, Sean Silverman

The Coral: Same

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On July 29, 2002, “Deltasonic” label released the self-titled, debut Coral (The) album. It was recorded in 2002, in Linford Manor, and was produced by Ian Broudie and Zion Egg.

Personnel:

  • James Skelly – vocals, guitar
  • Lee Southall – guitar
  • Bill Ryder-Jones – guitar, trumpet
  • Nick Power – keyboards
  • Paul Duffy – bass guitar, saxophone
  • Ian Skelly – drums
  • Jon Gray – engineer
  • Kenny Patterson – engineer assistant
  • Ian Skelly – sleeve illustrations
  • Scott Jones – inner sleeve illustrations
  • Juno – design
  • Steve Fellowes – logo
  • Kev Power – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by James Skelly and Nick Power, except where noted.

  1. Spanish Main – James Skelly
  2. I Remember When – James Skelly
  3. Shadows Fall – James Skelly, Nick Power, Paul Duffy, Lee Southall, Ian Skelly, Bill Ryder-Jones
  4. Dreaming of You – James Skelly
  5. Simon Diamond
  6. Goodbye
  7. Waiting for the Heartaches – James Skelly
  8. Skeleton Key
  9. Wildfire – Nick Power
  10. Bad Man
  11. Calendars and Clocks (includes hidden track Time Travel)

The Ocean Blue: Same

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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