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.
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:
Havin’ Hard Times – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
Something Borrowed, Something Blue – Wayland Holyfield, Norro Wilson
Shoot Low, Sheriff – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
The Girl at the End of the Bar – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
Low Dog Blues – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
1959 – Garry Gentry
She Just Started Liking Cheatin’ Songs – Kent Robbins
The Arms of a Fool – Ronal McCown
It Looks Like the Party Is Over – John Anderson, Lionel Delmore
If There Were No Memories – Ronal McCown
Your Lying Blue Eyes – Ken McDuffie
You’re Right, I’m Wrong, I’m Sorry – John Anderson, Betty Gallup, Ervan James Parker
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.
Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)
Don’t Make Me Do It
Stop Trying
Now Here’s You – Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis, John McFee
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.
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:
Chasing Shadows – Ian Paice, Jon Lord
Blind – Jon Lord
Lalena – Donovan Leitch
Fault Line – Ritchie Blackmore, Nick Simper, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
The Painter – Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Jon Lord, Nick Simper, Ian Paice
Why Didn’t Rosemary? – Ritchie Blackmore, Rod Evans, Jon Lord, Nick Simper, Ian Paice
Bird Has Flown – Jon Lord, Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore
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.
Say What I Wanna Say
Haunted Heart – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, S. Diamond
Waiting for Love – B. Walker, J. Paris
The Power
Heroes
What to Do
After All the Love Is Gone – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, Rick Neigher, J. Paris
More Than Words Can Say
One More Chance – Rick Neigher, Fee Waybill, J. Dexter
True Emotion
Standing in the Darkness – Freddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, Denny DeMarchi
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.
Family Entertainment – Damian O’Neill
Girls Don’t Like It
Male Model – J. J O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
I Gotta Getta
Wrong Way – Billy Doherty
Jump Boys
Here Comes the Summer
Billy’s Third – Bily Doherty
Jimmy Jimmy
True Confession – J. J. O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
(She’s a) Runaround
I Know a Girl – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
Listening In – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
In May 1982, “Theresa” label released the self-titled, fifth John Hicks album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Different Fur Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Allen Pittman.
Personnel:
John Hicks – piano
Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
Olympia Hicks – piano
Walter Booker – bass
Idris Muhammad – drums
Mark Needham – recording, mixing
John Golden – lacquer cut
Paul Arslanian – producer assistant
Track listing:
Pas De Trois (Dance for Three) – Paul Arslanian
Steadfast – John Hicks
For John Chapman – John Hicks
Star-Crossed Lovers – Billy Strayhorn
Littlest One of All – Bobby Hutcherson
After the Morning – John Hicks
That Ole Devil Called Love – Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher
On May 20, 2008, “Team Love Records” label released the self-titled, debut El Madmo album. It was recorded in 2008, at “The Magic Shop”, “The Coop”, “Loho Studios” in New York City, and was produced by MISTAREE.
Personnel:
Maddie (Norah Jones) – vocals, guitar
El (Daru Oda) – vocals, bass
Mo (Andrew Borger) – drums
Matt Boynton – recording, mixing
Tom Schick – recording, mixing
Greg Calbi – mastering
Mike Shea – illustration, layout
Sarah Oda – layout
Track listing:
All tracks by Maddie, El and Mo, except where noted.
Carlo!
Head in a Vise
\Vampire Guy
GGW
Sweet Adrenaline
Attack of the Rock People – lyrics by Ted Lo Russo, music by Maddie, El, Mo