On September 6, 2025, Richard Davies died aged 81. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica), singer and songwriter, founding member of Rick’s Blues, member of The Lonely Ones, but was best known as founding member, vocalist, keyboardist and composer of Supertramp.
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David Gilmour: Luck And Strange
On September 6, 2024, “Sony Music” label released “Luck and Strange”, the fifth David Gilmour studio album. It was recorded 2023 – 2024, at “Medina Studio”, “Salvation Studios”, “British Grove Studios”, “Angel Studios”, “Astoria Studios”, “Iguana Studios”, and was produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew.
Personnel:
- David Gilmour – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano, ukulele, bass guitar, Höfner bass, Farfisa organ, keyboards, Hammond organ, Leslie piano, Cümbüş, engineer, mixing
- Richard Wright – electric piano, Hammond organ
- Roger Eno – piano
- Rob Gentry – synthesizer, keyboards, piano, organ
- Guy Pratt – bass guitar
- Tom Herbert – bass guitar
- Steve DiStanislao – drums
- Steve Gadd – drums, percussion
- Adam Betts – percussion, djembe, drums
- Edmund Aldhous – organist and director of music at Ely Cathedral
- Angel Studios Orchestra
- Will Gardner – orchestral arrangements
- Ely Cathedral Choir – vocals
- Angel Studios Choir – vocals
- Romany Gilmour – lead and backing vocals, harp
- Gabriel Gilmour – backing vocals
- Charley Webb – backing vocals
- Hattie Webb – backing vocals
- Louise Marshall – backing vocals
- Damon Iddins – engineer
- Charlie Andrew – engineer, mixing
- Matt Glasbey – engineer, mixing
- Dick Beetham – mastering
- Andy Jackson – additional production
- Luie Stylianou – additional production
Track listing:
All lyrics by Polly Samson, all music by David Gilmour, except where noted.
- Black Cat
- Luck and Strange
- The Piper’s Call
- A Single Spark
- Vita Brevis
- Between Two Points – lyrics by Roger Quigley, music by Mark Tranmer
- Dark and Velvet Nights
- Sings
- Scattered – David Gilmour, Charlie Gilmour, Polly Samson
Mercury Rev: Born Horses
On September 6, 2024, “Bella Union” label released “Born Horses”, the tenth Mercury Rev album. It was recorded in 2024, and was produced by Simon Raymonde, Grasshopper, Jesse Chandler. Jonathan Donahue and Marion Genser.
Personnel:
- Jonathan Donahue – vocals, piano, arrangements, orchestration
- Grasshopper – guitar, bells, omnichord, percussion, whistle, horn arrangements
- Jesse Chandler – bass pedals, flute, mellotron, piano, tenor saxophone, vibraphone
- Marion Genser – atmosphere, harmonium, organ, Prophet synthesizer, sounds
- Chris Heitzman – electric bass, 12 String Acoustic guitar
- Will Bryant – accordion, Hammond organ
- Martin Keith – upright bass
- Jeff Lipstein – drums
- Thomas Green – saxophone
- Danny Wayside – cornet
- Megan Gould – violin
- Peter Katis – mixing
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Marion Genser – artwork
- David Clark Perry – packaging
- Simon Raymonde – executive producer
Track listing:
All lyrics by Jonathan Donahue, all music by Jesse Chandler, Jonathan Donahue, Marion Genser and Sean Mackowiak.
- Mood Swings
- Ancient Love
- Your Hammer, My Heart
- Patterns
- A Bird of No Address
- Born Horses
- Everything I Thought I Had Lost
- There’s Always Been a Bird in Me
The Highwomen: Same
On September 6, 2019, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Highwomen (The) album. It was recorded in 2019, at “RCA Studio A”, “Southern Ground” and “Blackbird” in Nashville, and was produced by Dave Cobb.
Personnel:
- Brandi Carlile – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
- Natalie Hemby – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Maren Morris – lead and backing vocals
- Amanda Shires – lead and backing vocals, violin
- Dave Cobb – acoustic and electric guitar
- Tim Hanseroth – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Jason Isbell – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
- Peter Levin – keyboards, Mellotron, piano, strings, Wurlitzer
- Phil Hanseroth – bass, acoustic guitar, percussion, tictac bass, backing vocals
- Chris Powell – drums, percussion
- Sheryl Crow – vocals, backing vocals, bass
- Yola – vocals, backing vocals
- Brandon Bell – engineer
- Tony Hulbert – engineer assistant
- Gena Johnson – engineer assistant
- Colin Lott – engineer assistant
- Pete Lyman – mastering
- Daniel Bacigalupi – mastering assistant
- Nicki Fletcher – design
- Alysse Gafkjen – photography
Track listing:
- Highwomen – Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Jimmy Webb
- Redesigning Women – Natalie Hemby, Rodney Clqawson
- Loose Change – Maren Morris, Maggie Chapman, Daniel Layus
- Crowded Table – Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna
- My Name Can’t Be Mama – Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris
- If She Ever Leaves Me – Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Chris Tompkins
- Old Soul – Maren Morris, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz
- Don’t Call Me – Amanda Shires, Peter Levin
- My Only Child – Natalie Hemby, Amanda Shires, Miranda Lambert
- Heaven Is a Honky Tonk – Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Ray LaMontagne
- Coctail and a Song – Amanda Shires
- Wheels of Laredo – Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, Phil Hanseroth
Rheostatics: Here Comes The Wolves
On September 6, 2019, “Six Shooter Records” label released “Here Come the Wolves”, the twelve Rheostatics album. It was recorded in 2019, at “Revolution Recording” and “Union Sound Company” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Chris Stringer.
Personnel:
- Dave Bidini – vocals, guitar, bass
- Martin Tielli – vocals, guitar, tenor guitar, banjo, additional engineering
- Kevin Hearn – vocals, keyboards, accordion
- Hugh Marsh – violin
- Tim Vesely – vocals, bass guitar, additional engineering
- Dave Clark – drums, percussion, keyboards, additional engineering
- Chris Stringer – additional guitar, keyboards, percussion, engineer
- Alex Gamble – engineer
- Michael Philip Wojewoda – additional engineering, mixing
- Darren McGill – engineer assistant
- Luke Schindler – engineer assistant
- Chris Peters – design, layout
- João Carvalho – mastering
- Bryan Lowe – mastering assistant
- Chris Walla – mixing
- Gus Van Go – mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Bidini, Martin Tielli, Kevin Hearn, Hugh Marsh, Tim Vesely and Dave Clark.
- Vancouver
- AC/DC on the Stereo
- Rearview
- Here Come the Wolves
- It’s the Super Controller!
- Music is the Message
- Diamonds on Our Toes
- I Wanna Be Your Robot
- The Beautiful Night
- Goodbye Sister Butterfly
- Albatross
- Mountains and the Sea
Aretha Franklin: La Diva
On September 6, 1979, “Atlantic” label released “La Diva”, the twenty-fifth Aretha Franklin studio album. It was recorded February – May 1979, at “Penny Lane Studios” in New York City, “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Aretha Franklin, Van McCoy, Skip Scarborough and Charles Kipps.
Personnel:
- Aretha Franklin – lead and backing vocals, rhythm arrangements
- Jack Cavari, Cornell Dupree, Tom Hanlon – guitar
- Van McCoy – keyboards, backing vocals, rhythm arrangements
- Kenneth Ascher, Richard Tee, Paul Griffin – keyboards
- Ken Bichel – synthesizer, orchestra bells
- Brian Aslop, Gordon Edwards – bass guitar
- Chris Parker – drums
- Errol “Crusher” Bennett, George Devens – percussion
- Richard Gibbs – rhythm arrangements
- Arthur Jenkins – rhythm arrangements
- Skip Scarborough – rhythm arrangements
- Zulema Cusseaux – rhythm arrangements, backing vocals
- Gene Orloff – conductor
- Albert Bailey – backing vocals
- Sharon Brown – backing vocals
- Diane Destry – backing vocals
- Carolyn Franklin – backing vocals
- Richard Harris – backing vocals
- Brenda Hilliard – backing vocals
- Jerome Jackson – backing vocals
- Pete Marshall – backing vocals
- Pat Williamson – backing vocals
- Lee Decarlo, Alan Varner – engineer
- Rick Delana, Brian Marine, John Terrell – engineer assistant
- George Piros – mastering
Track listing:
- Ladies Only – Aretha Franklin
- It’s Gonna Get a Bit Better – Lalome Washburn
- What If I Should Ever Need You – Charles H. Kipps
- Honey I Need Your Love – Aretha Franklin
- I Was Made for You – Clarence Franklin
- Only Star – Aretha Franklin
- Reasons Why – Skip Scarborough, Wanda Hutchinson, Wayne Vaughan
- You Brought Me Back to Life – Van McCoy
- Half a Love – Zulema Cusseaux
- The Feeling – Van McCoy
Judas Priest: Rocka Rolla
On September 6, 1974, “Gull” label released “Rocka Rolla”, the debut Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded June – July 1974, at “Island Studios”, “Trident Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Rodger Bain.
Personnel:
- Rob Halford – vocals, harmonica
- Glenn Tipton – guitars, backing vocals
- K. K. Downing – guitars
- Ian Hill – bass guitar
- John Hinch – drums
- Alan Moore – drums
- Vic Smith – engineer
- John Pasche – cover concept
- Bryce Atwell – cover photography
- Alan Johnson – band photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Rob Halford and K. K. Downing, except where noted.
- One for the Road
- Rocka Rolla – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Winter – Al Atkins, K. K. Downing, Ian Hill
- Deep Freeze – K. K. Downing
- Winter Retreat
- Cheater
- Never Satisfied – Al Atkins, K. K. Downing
- Run of the Mill – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
- Dying to Meet You / Hero, Hero
- Caviar and Meths – Al Atkins, K. K. Downing, Ian Hill
Tinariwen: Amadjar
On September 6, 2019, “Anti” and “Epitaph” labels released “Amadjar”, the eighth Tinariwen album. It was recorded 2018 -2019, in Southern Morocco, Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Personnel:
- Ibrahim Ag Alhabib – lead vocals, lead guitar
- Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni – lead vocals and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Alhassane Ag Touhami – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Elaga Ag Hamid – guitar, backing vocals
- Eyadou Ag Leche – bass, guitar, backing vocals
- Said Ag Ayad – percussion, guitar, backing vocals
- Noura Mint Seymali – lead and backing vocals, ardin
- Amar Chaoui – percussion
- Rodolph Burger – guitar
- Stephen O’Malley – guitar
- Jeiche Ould Chighaly – guitar
- Cass McCombs – guitar, backing vocals
- Warren Ellis – violin loops
- Micah Nelson – charango, mandolin
- Lala, Aicha – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, except where noted.
- Tenere Maloulat
- Zawal – Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni
- Amalouna – Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, Noura Mint Seymali
- Taqkal Tarha
- Anina – Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni
- Madjam Mahilkamen – Alhassane Ag Touhami
- Takount – Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni
- Iklam Dglour
- Kel Tinawen
- Itous Ohar
- Mhadjar Yassouf Idjan
- Wartilla – Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni
- Lalla – Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni
Status Quo: Backbone
On September 6, 2019, “earMusic” label released “Backbone”, the 33rd Status Quo studio album. It was recorded 2018 – 2019, at “ARSIS Studios”, and was produced by Francis Rossi.
Personnel:
- Francis Rossi – vocals, lead guitar, mixing
- Richie Malone – vocals, rhythm guitar
- John “Rhino” Edwards – vocals, basses, guitars
- Andy Bown – vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Leon Cave – drums, percussion
- Andy Brook – engineer, recording, mixing, mastering
Track listing:
- Waiting For a Woman – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
- Cut Me Some Slack – Francis Rossi – John “Rhino” Edwards
- Liberty Lane – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
- I See You’re in Some Trouble – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
- Backing Off – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi
- I Wanna Run Away with You – Francis Rossi, Robert Keith Young
- Backbone – Francis Rossi, John “Rhino” Edwards
- Better Take Care – John David
- Falling Off the World – Leon Cave
- Get Out of My Head – Richie Malone
- Running Out of Time – Andy Bown, Francis Rossi
Chrissie Hynde: Valve Bone Woe
On September 6, 2019, “BMG Rights Management” label released “Valve Bone Woe”, the second Chrissie Hynde studio album. It was recorded in 2019, and was produced by Marius DeVries and Eldad Guetta.
Personnel:
- Chrissie Hynde – vocals
- James Walbourne – guitars
- Peter Roth – nylon string guitar
- Marcel Camargo – nylon string guitar
- Eldad Guetta – keyboards, guitars, trumpet, bass, percussion
- David Hartley – piano, Rhodes
- Marius de Vries – synths, piano
- Matt Robertson – additional keyboards
- Liran Doran – bass
- Tal Wilkenfeld – bass
- Ian Thomas – drums
- The Valve Bone Woe Orchestra
Track listing:
- How Glad I Am – Larry Harrison, Jimmy Williams
- Caroline, No – Tony Asher, Brian Wilson
- I’m a Fool to Want You – Joel Herron, Frank Sinatra, Jack Wolf
- I Get Along Without You Very Well – Hoagy Carmichael
- Meditation on a Pair of Wire Cutters – Charles Mingus
- Once I Loved – Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes
- Wild Is the Wind – Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington
- You Don’t Know What Love Is – Gene de Paul, Don Raye
- River Man – Nick Drake
- Absent Minded Me – Bob Merrill, Jule Styne
- Naima – John Coltrane
- Hello, Young Lovers – Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
- No Return – Ray Davies
- Que reste-l-il de nos amours – Charles Trenet
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