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Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas: Songs to No One 1991–1992

On October 15, 2002, “Circus Records” label released “Songs to No One 1991–1992”, album by Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas. This is album of materials from studio sessions, home tapes, and club performances recorded 1991 – 1992, during eight-month musical partnership between the duo. The album was produced by Hal Willner.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Buckley – vocals, harmonica
  • Gary Lucas – guitars
  • Bill Frisell – guitars
  • Jared Nickerson – bass
  • Tony Maimone – bass
  • Tony Lewis – drums
  • Anton Fier – drums
  • Sex Mob – Steven Berstein: trumpet, Briggan Krauss: baritone sax; Tony Scherr: bass, Kenny Wollesen: drums, Brian Mitchell: organ
  • Jack Vartoogian – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas, except where noted.

  1. Hymne à l’amour – Edith Piaf, Marguerite Monnot (Duet; Rehearsal Tape; recorded at Lucas Residence, NY City; 2/92)
  2. How Long Will It Take – Pat Kelly (Duet; Soundboard tape; recorded at CBGB, NY City; 4/23/92)
  3. Mojo Pin (Duet; Soundboard Tape; recorded at the Knitting Factory, NY City; 4/18/92)
  4. Song to No One (Duet; Rehearsal Tape; recorded at Lucas Residence, NY City; 10/91)
  5. Grace (Band; Studio Demo, recorded at Krypton Studios, NY City; 8/17/91)
  6. Satisfied Mind – Red Hayes, Jack Rhodes (Solo; Live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill’s Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92)
  7. Cruel (Band; Live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill’s Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92)
  8. She Is Free (Duet; Rehearsal Tape; recorded at Lucas Residence, NY City; 1/92)
  9. Harem Man (Duet; Rehearsal Tape; recorded at Lucas Residence, NY City; 1/92)
  10. Malign Fiesta (No Soul) (Band; Live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill’s Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92) 
  11. Grace (Live) (Duet; Soundboard tape; recorded at club Roulette, NY City; 4/5/92)

Hercules And Love Affair: Same

On March 10, 2008, “DFA” label released the self-titled, debut Hercules and Love Affair studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Goodand Evil”, “Lofish Studios” and “Plantain Studios” in New York City, was produced by Andrew Butler and Tim Goldsworthy.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Butler – vocals, keyboards, marimba 
  • Anohni – vocals
  • Kim Ann Foxman – vocals 
  • Nomi – vocals 
  • Andrew Raposo – bass
  • Tyler Pope – bass
  • Andrew Raposo – bass
  • Tyler Pope – bass
  • Kevin Barker – guitar 
  • Eric Broucek – rhythm guitar, engineer, mixing
  • Morgan Wiley – keyboards 
  • Carter Yasutaki – trumpet
  • Steven Berstein – trumpet
  • Cory King – trombone 
  • Maxim Moston – strings, drum programming
  • Ben Perowsky – drums
  • Tim Goldsworthy – drum programming
  • Chris Castagno – additional engineering
  • Walter Fischbacher – additional engineering
  • Alex Nizich – additional engineering
  • Scott Williams – art direction
  • Ben Guttin – drawings
  • Jason Nocito – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Andrew Butler and Anohni, except where noted.

  1. Time Will
  2. Hercules Theme – Andrew Butler, Nomi
  3. You Belong
  4. Athene – Andrew Butler
  5. Blind
  6. Iris – Andrew Butler
  7. Easy
  8. This Is My Love – Andrew Butler
  9. Raise Me Up
  10. True / False, Fake / Real – Abdrew Butler