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Joe Satriani: Super Colossal

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On March 14, 2006, “Epic” label released “Super Colossal”, the eleventh Joe Satriani studio album. It was recorded 2005 – 2006, at “Studio 21” in San Francisco, “Armoury Recording Studios” in Vancouver, and was produced by Joe Satriani and Mike Fraser.

Personnel:

  • Joe Satriani– guitar, keyboard, bass, engineer
  • Jeff Campitelli– drums, percussion
  • Simon Phillips– drums, engineering
  • Eric Caudieux– editing, sound design
  • Mike Fraser– engineer, mixing
  • Rob Stefanson – engineer assistant
  • Stephan Nordin – engineer assistant
  • George Marino – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Satriani.

  1. Super Colossal
  2. Just Like Lightnin’
  3. It’s So Good
  4. Redshift Riders
  5. Ten Words
  6. A Cool New Way
  7. One Robot’s Dream
  8. The Meaning of Love
  9. Made of Tears
  10. Theme for a Strange World
  11. Movin’ On
  12. A Love Eternal
  13. Crowd Chant

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

Steve Hackett: Beyond the Shrouded Horizon

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On September 26, 2011, “Wolfwork” label released “Beyond the Shrouded Horizon”, the 21st Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 2010 – 2011, and was produced by Steve Hackett and Roger King.

Personnel:

  • Steve Hackett– vocals, guitars, harmonica
  • Amanda Lehmann – vocals, guitar
  • Roger King – keyboards, programming
  • Chris Squire– bass
  • Nick Beggs – bass, chapman stick, pink ukele
  • Dick Driver – double bass
  • Gary O’Toole – vocals, drums
  • Simon Phillips– drums
  • Rob Townsend – saxophone, whistle, bass clarinet
  • John Hackett – vocals, flute
  • Christine Townsend – violin, viola
  • Richard Stewart – cello
  • Harry Pearce – photography

Track listing:

  1. Loch Lomond – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  2. The Phoenix Flown – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  3. Wanderlust – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  4. Til These Eyes – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  5. Prairie Angel – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Steve Howe, Jonathan Mover
  6. A Place Called Freedom – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  7. Between the Sunset and the Coconut Palms – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  8. Waking to Life – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  9. Two Faces of Cairo – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  10. Looking for Fantasy – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  11. Summer’s Breath – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  12. Catwalk – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Roger King
  13. Turn This Island Earth – Steve Hackett, Jo Hackett, Steve Howe, Roger King, Jonathan Mover

Robert Palmer: Sneakin’ Sally Through The Alley

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In September 1974, “Island” label released “Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley”, the debut Robert Palmer solo album. It was recorded in 1974, in New York, New Orleans and at “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, and was produced by Steve Smith.

  • Robert Palmer – vocals
  • Leo Nocentelli– guitar
  • Lowell George– slide guitar, guitar
  • Cornell Dupree– guitar
  • Jim Mullen– guitar
  • Richard Tee– piano
  • Steve Winwood– piano
  • Art Neville– keyboards
  • Steve York – harmonica
  • George Porter, Jr.– bass
  • Gordon Edwards – bass
  • Bernard Purdie– drums
  • Joseph Modeliste– drums
  • Simon Phillips– drums
  • Jody Linscott– percussion
  • Mongezi Feza – flageolet, horns
  • Vicki Brown– backing vocals
  • Phill Brown– engineer, mixing
  • Ken Laxton – engineer
  • Alan Varner – engineer
  • Rhett Davies– engineer
  • Graham Hughes – artwork, photography

Track listing:

All songs by Robert Palmer except where noted.

  1. Sailing Shoes – Lowell George
  2. Hey Julia
  3. Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley – Allen Toussaint
  4. Get Outside
  5. Blackmail – Robert Palmer, Lowell George
  6. How Much Fun
  7. From a Whisper to a Scream – Allen Toussaint
  8. Through It All There’s You

Jon Anderson: Animation

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In June 1982, “Polydor” label released “Animation”, the third Jon Anderson solo album. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, and was produced by Jon Anderson, Neil Kernon and Tony Visconti.

Personnel:

  • Jon Anderson – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Chris Rainbow– vocals
  • Clem Clempson– guitars
  • Billy Kristian – guitar
  • David Sancious– keyboards
  • Dave Lawson – keyboards
  • Ronnie Leahy – keyboards
  • Blue Weaver – keyboards
  • Jack Bruce – bass
  • John Giblin – bass
  • Stefano Cerri – electric bass
  • Simon Phillips– drums, percussions
  • Ian Wallace – drums
  • Morris Pert – percussions
  • Brazil Idiots  – Brazilian percussions
  • Brother James – percussions
  • Delmay String Quartet – strings

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Anderson.

  1. Olympia
  2. Animation
  3. Surrender
  4. All in a Matter of Time
  5. Unlearning (The Dividing Line)
  6. Boundaries
  7. Pressure Point
  8. Much Better Reason
  9. All Gods Children

Jeff Beck: There & Back

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In June 1981, “Epic” label released “There & Back”, the third Jeff Beck studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeff Beck and Ken Scott.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Beck– guitar
  • Jan Hammer– keyboard, drums
  • Tony Hymas– keyboard
  • Simon Phillips– drums
  • Mo Foster– bass

Track listing:

  1. Star Cycle – Jan Hammer
  2. Too Much to Lose – Jan Hammer
  3. You Never Know – Jan Hammer
  4. The Pump – Tony Hymas, Simon Phillips
  5. El Becko – Tony Hymas, Simon Phillips
  6. The Golden Road – Tony Hymas, Simon Phillips
  7. Space Boogie – Tony Hymas, Simon Phillips
  8. The Final Peace – Jeff Beck, Tony Hymas

Nazareth: Hair of the Dog

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In April 1975, “Mooncrest” label released “Hair of the Dog”, the sixth Nazareth studio album. It was recorded 1074-1975, at “Escape Studios” in Kent, “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Manny Charlton.

Personnel:

  • Dan McCafferty– lead vocals, talk box
  • Manny Charlton– guitar, synthesizer
  • Pete Agnew– bass, backing vocals
  • Darrell Sweet– drums, backing vocals
  • Max Middleton– piano
  • Simon Phillips- tabla
  • Vicki Brown, Liza Strike, Barry St. John – backing vocals
  • Vicky Silva – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Darrell Sweet, except where noted.

  1. Hair of the Dog
  2. Miss Misery
  3. Guilty – Randy Newman
  4. Changin’ Times
  5. Beggars Day – Nils Lofgren
  6. Rose in the Heather
  7. Whiskey Drinkin’ Woman
  8. Please Don’t Judas Me
  9. Love Hurts – Boudleaux Bryant

Jon Lord: Before I Forget

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On June 28, 1982, “Harvest” label released “Before I Forget”, album by Jon Lord. It was recorded in September 1981, February – March 1982, at “Britannia Row Studios”, and was produced by Guy Bidmead and Jon Lord.

Personnel:

  • Jon Lord: piano, organ, keyboards, mini Moog
  • Vicky Brown: lead and backing vocals
  • Tony Ashton: lead vocals
  • Elmer Gantry: lead vocals
  • Sam Brown: backing vocals
  • Bernie Marsden: guitar, lead vocals
  • Mick Ralphs: guitar
  • Neil Murray: bass
  • Boz Burrell: bass
  • Ian Paice: drums
  • Simon Phillips: drums
  • Cozy Powell: drums
  • Simon Kirke: drums
  • Guy Bidmead – engineer, mixing
  • Mike Johnson – engineer assistant, mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Lord, except where noted.

  1. Chance on a Feeling
  2. Tender Babes (O Ye Tender Babes) – Thomas Tallis, arr. by Jon Lord
  3. Hollywood Rock And Roll
  4. Bach Onto This (Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565) – Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Jon Lord
  5. Before I Forget
  6. Say Its Alright
  7. Burntwood
  8. Where Are You?

Mike Oldfield: Discovery

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On June 25, 1984, “Virgin” label released “Discovery”, the ninth Mike Oldfield album. It was recorded in 1984, in Switzerland, and was produced by Mike Oldfield and Simon Phillips.

Personnel:

  • Mike Oldfield – all instruments (except drums), engineer
  • Maggie Reilly– vocals
  • Barry Palmer– vocals
  • Simon Phillips– drums
  • Simon Phillips – engineer
  • Dan Kramer – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mike Oldfield.

  1. To France
  2. Poison Arrows
  3. Crystal Gazing
  4. Tricks of the Light
  5. Discovery
  6. Talk About Your Life
  7. Saved by a Bell
  8. The Lake

Roxy MusicL Flesh + Blood

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On May 23, 1980, “E.G.” label released “Flesh + Blood” the seventh Roxy Music studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Basing Street Studios” and “Gallery Studios”, and was produced by Rhett Davies, Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Paul Carrack, Neil Jason and Andy Newmark.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry– vocals, keyboards, piano, synthesizer, guitar, strings
  • Phil Manzanera– guitar, bass
  • Neil Hubbard– guitar
  • Andy Mackay– saxophones, oboe
  • Paul Carrack– organ, piano, strings
  • Neil Jason– bass
  • Alan Spenner– bass
  • Gary Tibbs– bass
  • Andy Newmark– drums
  • Allan Schwartzberg– drums, percussion
  • Simon Phillips– percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Ferry except where noted.

  1. In the Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
  2. Oh Yeah
  3. Same Old Scene
  4. Flesh and Blood
  5. My Only Love
  6. Over You – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  7. Eight Miles High – Gene Clark, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn
  8. Rain, Rain, Rain
  9. No Strange Delight – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera
  10. Running Wild – Brian Ferry, Phil Manzanera