In June 1958, “Blue Note” label released “City Lights”, the sixth Lee Morgan album. It was recorded in August 1957, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
On June 14, 2024, “Bella Union” label released “The Art of the Lie”, the sixth John Grant studio album. It was recorded 2023 – 2024, at “Moon Zero Two” in Reykjavík, “Microcosm MKII” and “Hoxa HQ” in London, “Memetune” in Cornwall, and was produced by Ivor Guest. Personnel: • John Grant – vocals, synthesizers, keyboards, programming, spinet • Dave Okumu – guitar, Vowel solo • Ed Baden Powell – guitar • Robin Simon – reverse guitar, guitar • Leo Abrahams – acoustic guitar, guitars, synthesizers, spinet • Adam Blake – acoustic guitar • Robert Logan – synthesizers, programming, “cut ups” • Charles Stuart – synthesizers • Ivor Guest – synthesizers, programming • Benge – modular synthesis • Don-e Mclean – talk box, stabs • Sarah Douglas – chatting • Rachel Sermanni – chorus vocals • Robin Mullarkay – bass guitar, fretless bass guitar • Sebastian Rochford – drum kit, live drum machine • Kurt Uenala – additional programming • Cameron Craig – engineer, mixing • Benge – engineer, additional Pro Tools, additional engineering • Dave Watson – additional Pro Tools, additional engineering • James Watson – additional Pro Tools, additional engineering • Leo Abrahams – additional Pro Tools, additional engineering • Luke Glazewski – engineering assistant • Kurt Uenala – computer engineering • Samur Khouja – main vocal engineering, vocal sample engineering • Ivor Guest – mixing, additional Pro Tools, additional engineering • Matt Colton – mastering • Drinkwater Studio – artwork • Al Jackson – render
On May 29, 2012, “Fat Possum” and “Bella Union” labels released “Heaven”, the sixth Walkmen (The) studio album. It was recorded November 2011 – March 2012, at “Avast! Recording Co”.in Seattle, “Bear Creek” in Woodinville, and was produced by Phil Ek.
Personnel:
Hamilton Leithauser – vocals
Paul Maroon – guitar, keyboards
Peter Bauer – organ, bass
Walter Martin – bass, organ
Matt Barrick – drums
Morgan Henderson – percussion
Morgan Henderson – additional percussion
Victoria Parker – strings
Jen Kozel – strings
Erika Pierson – strings
Jenn Glenn – strings
Victoria Parker – strings
Jen Kozel – strings
Robin Pecknold – backing vocals
Phil Ek – engineer, mixing
Cameron Nicklaus – engineer assistant
Jerry Streeter – engineer assistant
Greg Calbi – mastering
Elizabeth Spiridakis – design
Arno Frugier – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Hamilton Leithauser, Paul Maroon, Peter Bauer, Walter Martin and Matt Barrick.
On May 26, 2023, “Matador” label released “Everyone’s Crushed”, the sixth Water from Your Eyes album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Nate Amos.
Personnel:
Nate Amos – instrumentation
Rachel Brown – vocals
Howie Weinberg – mastering
Nicole Rifkin – cover illustration
Molly Styslinger – layout
Ana Fangayen – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Nate Amos and Rachel Brown, except where noted.
On May 20, 1997, “Drag City” label released “Red Apple Falls”, the sixth Smog (Bill Callahan) album. It was recorded October – November 1996, and was produced by Jim O’Rourke and Bill Callhan.
On May 9, 2000, “American” label released “Smile”, the sixth Jayhawks (The) album. It was recorded in 1999, at “Flowers Studio” in Minneapolis, MN, and was produced by Bob Ezrin.
Personnel:
Gary Louris – vocals, guitar
Kraig Johnson – guitar
Karen Grotberg – vocals, keyboards
Marc Perlman – vocals, bass, mandolin
Tim O’Reagan – vocals, drums, percussion
Bob Ezrin – vocals, synthesizer, percussion, accordion, keyboards, string arrangements
Eric Heywood – dobro, pedal steel guitar
Patrick Seymour – synthesizer
Armadillo String Quartet – strings
Jonathan Sacks – orchestration, string arrangements
Joseph Bishara – programming
Richard Werbowenko – programming
Ed Ackerson – programming, engineer
Jay Healy – engineer, mixing
Ok Hee Kim – engineer assistant
Leon Zervos – mastering
Josh Cheuse – art direction
David Katzenstein – cover photography
Ken Schles – photography
Andy Wolf – studio technician
Track listing:
Smile – Gary Louris
I’m Gonna Make You Love Me – Gary Louris, Taylor Rhodes
What Led Me to This Town – Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Karen Grotberg, Tim O’Reagan
Somewhere in Ohio – Marc Perlman, Gary Louris, Tim O’Reagan, Bob Ezrin
A Break in the Clouds – Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Karen Grotberg, Tim O’Reagan
Queen of the World – Gary Louris, Bob Ezrin
Life Floats By – Gary Louris, Marc Perlman
Broken Harpoon – Gary Louris
Pretty Thing – Gary Louris, Marc Perlman
Mr. Wilson – Gary Louris, Tim O’Reagan
(In My) Wildest Dreams – Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Bob Ezrin
On May 3, 2024, “Merge” label released “Look to the East, Look to the West”, the sixth Camera Obscura studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Rockfield” in Monmouthshire, “Chem 19” in Glasgow, “Clashnarrow” in Helmsdale, and was produced by Jari Haapalainen.
On May 3, 2024, “Matador” label released “Funeral for Justice”, the sixth Mdou Moctar (Mahamadou Souleymane) album. It was recorded in 2023, at “A home studio” in New York, and was produced by Mikey Coltun.
Personnel:
Mdou Moctar (Mahamadou Souleymane) – vocals, lead guitar
In May 1957, “Judson” label released “A Harold Arlen Showcase”, the sixth Kenny Drew album. It was recorded in February 1957, in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer Jr.
Personnel:
Kenny Drew – piano
Wilbur Ware – bass
Track listing:
Come Rain or Come Shine – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
That Old Black Magic – Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
As Long as I Live – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
It’s Only a Paper Moon – Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg, Billy Rose
Stormy Weather – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
I’ve Got the World on a String – Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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