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Al Stewart: Modern Times

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In January 1975, “CBS” label released “Modern Times”, the sixth Al Stewart album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Al Stewart.

Personnel:

  • Al Stewart – vocals, guitar, keyboard
  • Brian Bennett – background vocals
  • David Ellis – acoustic guitar
  • Isaac Guillory- guitar
  • Simon Nicol- guitar
  • Tim Renwick- guitar
  • Stuart Cowell – dobro, guitar
  • Pete Wingfield- keyboards
  • Peter Wood- keyboards, accordion
  • Graham Smith – harmonica
  • George Ford – bass
  • Peter Moss – fuzz bass
  • Gerry Conway- drums
  • Barry DeSouza – drums
  • Tony Carr – percussion
  • Neil Lancaster – backing vocals
  • Charles Mills – backing vocals
  • Alan Parsons- string arrangements, engineer
  • Andrew Powell- arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Stewart except where noted.

  1. Carol
  2. Sirens of Titan
  3. What’s Going On?
  4. Not the One
  5. Next Time
  6. Apple Cider Re-Constitution
  7. The Dark and the Rolling Sea
  8. Modern Times – Dave Mudge, Al Stewart

Al Kooper: Naked Songs

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In January 1973, “Columbia” label released “Naked Songs”, the sixth and final Al Kooper album. It was recorded in 1972, at “New York City’s Record Plant” in New York City and at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, and was produced by Al Kooper.

Personnel:

  • Al Kooper – piano,  organ,  guitars,  ARP synthesizer,  harpsichord,  electric bass
  • Charlie Brown – guitar
  • R. Cobb – guitar
  • Stuart Scharf – guitar
  • Barry Bailey – guitar
  • Dean Daughtry – piano
  • Paul Goddard – bass
  • John Paul Fetta – electric bass
  • Junior Hanley – drums
  • Robert Nix – drums
  • Maruga Booker – percussion
  • Richard Greene – fiddle
  • Linda November, Maeretha Stewart, Tasha Thomas, Eileen Gilbert, Patti Austin, Albertine Robinson, Michael Gately, Robert John – backing vocals
  • Jimmy Wisner: string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Kooper, except where noted.

  1. (Be Yourself) Be Real
  2. As the Years Go Passing By – Don Robey
  3. Jolie
  4. Blind Baby
  5. Been and Gone – Annette Peacock
  6. Sam Stone – John Prine
  7. Peacock Lady
  8. Touch the Hem of His Garment – Sam Cooke
  9. Where Were You When I Needed You – Irwin Levine, Al Kooper
  10. Unrequited

Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band: The Spotlight Kid

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In January 1972, “Reprise” label released “The Spotlight Kid”, the sixth Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Don Van Vliet and Phil Schier.

Personnel:

  • Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet) – vocals, harmonica, jingle bells
  • Winged Eel Fingerling(Elliot Ingber) – guitar
  • Zoot Horn Rollo(Bill Harkleroad) – guitar, slide guitar
  • Rockette Morton(Mark Boston) – bass, guitar
  • Ed Marimba/Ted Cactus(Art Tripp) – drums, percussion,  marimba,  piano, harpsichord
  • Drumbo(John French) – drums, percussion
  • Rhys Clark– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Don Van Vliet except where noted.

  1. I’m Gonna Booglarize You Baby
  2. White Jam
  3. Blabber in Smoke – Don Van Vliet, Jan Van Vliet
  4. When It Blows its Stacks
  5. Alice in Blunderland
  6. The Spotlight Kid
  7. Click Clack
  8. Grow Fins
  9. There Ain’t No Santa Claus on the Evenin’ Stage
  10. Glider

Vangelis: Heaven and Hell

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In December 1975, “RCA” label released “Heaven and Hell”, the sixth Vangelis studio album. It was recorded in September 1975, at “Nemo Studios” in London, and was produced by Vangelis.

Personnel:

  • Vangelis– synthesizers, grand piano, percussion, arranger
  • Jon Anderson– lead vocals
  • Vana Veroutis – lead vocals
  • English Chamber Choir– choir
  • Guy Protheroe– conductor
  • Alan Lucas – engineer
  • Geoff Halpin – logo design
  • Mike Doud – sleeve concept
  • Paul Wakefield – photographer

Track listing:

All tracks by Vangelis, except where noted.

  1. Heaven and Hell Part I
  2. Bacchanale
  3. Symphony to the Powers B” (Movements 1 and 2)
  4. Movement 3″ (from “Symphony to the Powers B”)
  5. So Long Ago, So Clear – lyrics by Jon Anderson
  6. Heaven and Hell Part II”
  • Intestinal Bat
  • Needles & Bones
  • 12 O’Clock (in two parts)
  • Aries”
  • A Way

Crosby, Stills & Nash: Replay

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On December 8, 1980, “Atlantic” label released “Replay”, the sixth Crosby, Stills & Nash album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Bill Halverson, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills.

Personnel:

  • David Crosby— vocals, acoustic guitar, string arrangements
  • Stephen Stills— vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, congas, overdubbed drums, steel drum, percussion
  • Graham Nash— vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, string arrangements, congas
  • Jerry Garcia- pedal steel guitar
  • James Taylor— acoustic guitar
  • Paul Harris— keyboards
  • Craig Doerge— electric piano, piano, synthesizer
  • George “Chocolate” Perry— bass
  • Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels— bass
  • Tim Drummond— bass
  • Leland Sklar— bass
  • Kenny Passarelli — bass
  • Dallas Taylor— drums
  • Russ Kunkel— drums, congas, percussion
  • Jim Gordon— drums
  • Jeff Whitaker — congas
  • Joe Lala— percussion
  • Joe Vitale— drums, percussion, organ, electric piano, tympani
  • Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Jones, John Sebastian— backing vocals
  • Fred Neil, Henry Diltz— backing vocals
  • Cass Elliot— backing vocals
  • Mike Lewis, Joel Bernstein— string arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Carry On – Stephen Stills
  2. Marrakesh Express – Graham Nash
  3. Just a Song Before I Go – Graham Nash
  4. First Things First – Stephen Stills, Joe Schermie, Jon Smith
  5. Shadow Captain – David Crosby, Craig Doerge
  6. To the Last Whale…- David Crosby, Graham Nash
  7. Love the One You’re With – Stephen Stills
  8. Pre-Road Downs – Graham Nash
  9. Change Partners – Stephen Stills
  10. I Give You Give Blind- Stephen Stills
  11. Cathedral – Graham Nash

Incubus: Light Grenades

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On November 28, 2006, “Epic” label released “Light Grenades”, the sixth Incubus studio album. It was recorded January – July 2006, at “Henson Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and at “Southern Tracks Recording” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Brendan O’Brien.

Personnel:

  • Brandon Boyd- lead vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Mike Einziger- lead guitar, Rhodes, bass guitar, string arrangements
  • Ben Kenney – vocals, bass guitar
  • Chris Kilmore- turntables, Hammond B3, Moog Voyager, Rhodes,  piano, Marxophone, Theremin
  • Jose Pasillas- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Ben Kenney, Chrus Kilmore and Jose Pasillas.

  1. Quicksand
  2. A Kiss to Send Us Off
  3. Dig
  4. Anna Molly
  5. Love Hurts
  6. Light Grenades
  7. Earth to Bella (Part I)
  8. Oil and Water
  9. Diamonds and Coal
  10. Rogues
  11. Paper Shoes
  12. Pendulous Threads
  13. Earth to Bella (Part II)

Cowboy Junkies: Pale Sun Crescent Moon

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On November 23, 1993, “RCA” label released “Pale Sun Crescent Moon”, the sixth  Cowboy Junkies album.It was recorded in April 1993, at “Studio 306” in Toronto, and was produced by Michael Timmins.

Personnel:

  • Margo Timmins– vocals
  • Michael Timmins– guitar
  • Ken Myhr – lead guitar
  • Jeff Bird – harmonica, mandolin, 8-string bass, percussion
  • Richard Bell– piano, organ
  • Alan Anton – bass
  • Peter Timmins – drums
  • Robert Cobban – recording, mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by  Michael Timmins, except where noted.

  1. Crescent Moon
  2. First Recollection
  3. Ring on the Sill
  4. Anniversary Song
  5. White Sail
  6. Seven Years
  7. Pale Sun
  8. The Post – J Mascis
  9. Cold Tea Blues
  10. Hard to Explain – Ray Agee
  11. Hunted
  12. Floorboard Blues

Grace Jones: Living My Life

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On November 7, 1982, “Island” label released “Living My Life”, the sixth Grace Jones studio album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Compass Point Studios” in Bahamas, and was produced by Chris Blackwell and Alex Sadkin.  The album was certified Platinum in New Zealand by “RMNZ”.

Personnel:

  • Grace Jones– vocals
  • Mikey Chung– guitar
  • Barry Reynolds– guitar
  • Wally Badarou– keyboards
  • Alex Sadkin– organ, engineer, mixing
  • Robbie Shakespeare– bass guitar
  • Sly Dunbar– drums, syndrum
  • Uziah Thompson– percussion
  • Steven Stanley– engineer, mixing
  • Benji Armbrister– engineer assistant
  • Michael Brauer– mixing
  • Ted Jensen– mastering
  • Jean-Paul Goude – cover art, design, photography
  • Rob O’Connor – cover art, design
  • Trevor Rogers – photography

Track listing:

  1. My Jamaican Guy- Grace Jones
  2. Nipple to the Bottle – Grace Jones, Sly Dunbar
  3. The Apple Stretching – Melvin Van Peebles
  4. Everybody Hold Still – Grace Jones, Barry Reynolds
  5. Cry Now, Laugh Later – Grace Jones, Barry Reynolds
  6. Inspiration – Grace Jones, Barry Reynolds
  7. Unlimited Capacity for Love – Grace Jones, Barry Reynolds

Stevie Winwood: Refugees Of The Heart

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On November 6, 1990, “Virgin” label released “Refugees of the Heart”, the sixth Stevie Winwood solo album. It was recorded in 1990 at “Netherturkdonic Studios” in  Gloucestershire, England, and “Emerald Sound” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Stevie Winwood.

Personnel:

  • Steve Winwood– vocals, keyboards, Hammond organ, Mini Moog solo, keyboard bass , guitar, additional percussion, vibes solo, additional drums, drum programming, keyboard programming, Fairlight programming
  • Anthony Crawford– guitar
  • Larry Byrom– guitar, slide guitar
  • Mike Lawler – keyboards
  • Michael Rhodes – bass guitar
  • Russ Kunkel– drums
  • Jim Capaldi– drums, percussion
  • Eddie Bayers– drums
  • Bashiri Johnson– percussion
  • Randall Bramblett– soprano and alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Jim Horn– alto saxophone, baritone and tenor saxophones
  • Harvey Thomson – tenor saxophone
  • Michael Haynes – trumpet
  • Tom Lord-Alge – engineer, mixing
  • Brian Harding – engineer assistant
  • Mike Dolan – addidtional engineering
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff, Melanie Nissen – art direction
  • Mike Fink – design
  • Douglas Brothers – photography
  • John Clarke – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings except where noted.

  1. You’ll Keep on Searching
  2. Every Day (Oh Lord)
  3. One and Only Man” – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi
  4. I Will Be Here
  5. Another Deal Goes Down
  6. Running On
  7. Come Out and Dance
  8. In the Light of Day

The Clash: Cut The Crap

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On November 4, 1985, “Epic” label released “Cut the Crap”, the sixth and the final Clash studio album. It was recorded January – March 1985, at “Weryton Studios” in Unterföhring, and was produced by Jose Unidos.

Personnel:

  • Joe Strummer– lead vocals
  • Nick Sheppard – led vocals, guitar
  • Vince White– additional guitar
  • Paul Simonon – bass
  • Pete Howard– drums
  • Hermann Weindorf – keyboards, synthesizers
  • Norman Watt-Roy– bass
  • Michael Fayne – vocals, drum machines
  • Bernie Rhodes– drum machine programming
  • Ulli Rudolf – engineer
  • Simon Sullivan – mixing
  • Julian Balme – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Strummer and Bernard Rhodes.

  1. Dictator
  2. Dirty Punk
  3. We Are the Clash
  4. Are You Red..Y
  5. Cool Under Heat
  6. Movers and Shakers
  7. This Is England
  8. Three Card Trick
  9. Play to Win
  10. Fingerpoppin
  11. North and South
  12. Life is Wild