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Alex Lloyd: Black the Sun

On January 7, 1999, “EMI” label released “Black the Sun”, the debut Alex Lloyd studio album. I t was recorded in 1998, at “Q Studios”, “Studios 301” in Sydney, and was produced by Alex Lloyd, Ed Buller and Trent Williamson. In the 2000 “ARIA Awards” Alex Lloyd won the prize for “Best Male Artist.

Personnel:

  • Alex Lloyd– guitar, vocals, programming, drums, bass
  • Clayton Doley– organ
  • Trent Williamson – harmonica, programming
  • Terapai Richmond – drums
  • Daniel Denholm – string and vocal arrangements
  • Louise Morgan – spoken word
  • Ed Buller– programming

Track listing:

All tracks by Alaxander Wasiliev (Alex Lloyd), except where noted.

  1. Melting
  2. Momo
  3. Something Special – Alexander Wasiliev, Miller
  4. Desert
  5. Snow
  6. My Way Home
  7. Black The Sun
  8. Lucky Star
  9. What A Year – Alexander Wasiliev, Quinn
  10. Faraway
  11. Aliens
  12. Gender
  13. Backseat Clause

The Steve Miller Band: Abracadabra

Abracadabra

On June 15, 1982, “Capitol” label released “Abracadabra”, the twelfth studio album Steve Miller Band studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Steve Miller and Gary Mallaber. “Abracadabra” was certified Platinum in Canada by the “CRIA” and in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, Synclavier
  • John Massaro– guitar
  • Kenny Lee Lewis – guitar
  • Norton Buffalo– harmonica
  • Byron Allred – keyboards
  • Gerald Johnson – bass guitar
  • Gary Mallaber– drums, percussion, keyboards, additional recording
  • Greg Douglass – guitar
  • Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
  • David N. Cole – recording, mixing
  • David Alexander – photography
  • Tommy Steele – art concept
  • Tommy Steele, Jeff Lancaster – design
  • John Palladino – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Keeps Me Wondering Why – Gary Mallaber, Kenny Lee Lewis
  2. Abracadabra – Steve Miller
  3. Something Special0 – Gary Mallaber, Lonnie Turner, Greg Douglass
  4. Give It Up – Steve Miller
  5. Never Say No – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro, Kenny Lee Lewis
  6. Things I Told You – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro
  7. Young Girl’s Heart – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro
  8. Goodbye Love – Gary Mallaber, Greg Douglass, Lonnie Turner
  9. Cool Magic – Gary Mallaber, Kenny Lee Lewis
  10. While I’m Waiting – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro

 

Eric Clapton: Another Ticket

Eric Clapton Another Ticket

On February 17, 1981, “Polydor” label released “Another Ticket”, the seventh Eric Clapton studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at the “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, and was produced by Tom Dowd.

Personnel:

  • Eric Clapton – vocals, guitar,
  • Albert Lee – vocals, guitar,
  • Gary Brooker– vocals, keyboards
  • Chris Stainton– keyboards
  • Dave Markee – bass guitar
  • Henry Spinetti– drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Something Special – Eric Clapton
  2. Black Rose – Troy Seals, Eddie Setser
  3. Blow Wind Blow – Muddy Waters
  4. Another Ticket – Eric Clapton
  5. I Can’t Stand It – Eric Clapton
  6. Hold Me Lord – Eric Clapton
  7. Floating Bridge – Sleepy John Estes
  8. Catch Me If You Can – Gary Brooker, Eric Clapton
  9. Rita Mae – Eric Clapton