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Spiritualized: Lazer Guided Melodies

On March 30, 1992, “Dedicated” label released “Lazer Guided Melodies”, the debut Spiritualized album. It was recorded November 1990 – July 1991, at “VHF Sound Centre” in Rugby, “Moles Studio” in Bath, “Far Heath Studio” in Northamptonshire, and was produced by Jason Pierce.

Personnel:

  • Jason Pierce– vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimer, autoharp, piano
  • Kate Radley– vocals, keyboards, piano
  • Mark Refoy– acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimer
  • Will Carruthers – bass
  • Jonny Mattock– drums, percussion, dulcimer
  • Simon Clarke – flute
  • Roddy Lorimer – trumpet
  • Will Gregory – saxophone
  • Colin Humphries – cello
  • Martin Robinson – cello
  • Owen John – violin

Track listing:

All tracks by Jason Pierce, except where noted.

  1. You Know It’s True
  2. If I Were with Her Now
  3. I Want You
  4. Run – J.J. Cale, Jason Pierce
  5. Smiles
  6. Step into the Breeze
  7. Symphony Space
  8. Take Your Time
  9. Shine a Light
  10. Angel Sigh
  11. Sway – Jason Pierce, Mark Refoy

 

Lou Reed: Growing Up the Public

In April 1980, “Arista” label released “Growing Up in Public”, the tenth  Lou Reed album. It was recorded in January 1980, at “Air Studios” in Montserrat, and was produced by Michael Fonfara and Lou Reed.

Personnel:

  • Lou Reed – vocals, guitar
  • Chuck Hammer – guitar, guitar synthesizer
  • Stuart Heinrich – guitar, backing vocals
  • Michael Fonfara – keyboards, guitar
  • Ellard “Moose” Boles – bass, backing vocals
  • Michael Suchorsky – drums
  • Corky Stasiak – engineer
  • Mick Rock – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Reed and Michael Fonfara

  1. How Do You Speak to an Angel?
  2. My Old Man
  3. Keep Away
  4. Growing Up in Public
  5. Standing on Ceremony
  6. So Alone
  7. Love Is Here to Stay
  8. The Power of Positive Drinking
  9. Smiles
  10. Think It Over
  11. Teach the Gifted Children