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Blind Melon: Soap

On August 15, 1995, “Capitol” label released “Soup”, the second Blind Melon studio album. It was recorded November 1994 – January 1995, at “Kingsway Studios” in “Ultrasonic Studios” in New Orleans, and was produced by Andy Wallace.

Personnel:

  • Shannon Hoon – vocals, guitar, harmonica, kazoo
  • Rogers Stevens – lead guitar, piano, Hammond organ
  • Christopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, mandolin, banjo
  • Brad Smith – bass guitar, double bass, flute
  • Glen Graham – drums, percussion
  • Miles Tackett – cello
  • Jena Kraus – backing vocals
  • Andy Wallace – engineer
  • Steve Sisco – mixing assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Shannon Hoon, Rogers Stevens, Christopher Thorn, Brad Smith and Glen Graham.

  • (untitled track)
  • Hello, Goodbye [50-second unlisted track] / Galaxie
  • 2×4
  • Vernie
  • Skinned
  • Toes Across the Floor
  • Walk
  • Dumptruck
  • Car Seat (God’s Presents)
  • Wilt
  • The Duke
  • St. Andrew’s Fall
  • New Life
  • Mouthful of Cavities
  • Lemonade

Dr. John: Goin’ Back to New Orleans

On June 12, 1992, “Warner Bros” label released “Goin’ Back to New Orleans”, the 17th Dr. John album. It was recorded in 1992, at “Ultrasonic Studios” in New Orleans, and was produced by Stewart Levine.

Personnel:

  • Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) – lead vocal, piano, electric piano, organ, guitar
  • Tommy Moran – guitar
  • Chief “Smiley” Ricks, Alfred “Uganda” Roberts, Charles Neville, Cyril Neville – percussion
  • Al Schmitt – engineer
  • Chris Rich, David Farrell, Steve Reynolds – engineer assistant
  • Tom Recchion – art direction, design
  • Lyn Bradley – design
  • Jason Jones – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mac Rebennack, except where noted.

  1. Litanie des Saints
  2. Careless Love – Martha Koenig, Spencer Williams, W. C. Handy
  3. My Indian Red
  4. Mineburg Joys – Charles Melrose, Jellyroll Morton, Leon Roppola, Paul Mayers
  5. I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say – Ferdinand Morton
  6. Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams
  7. Didn’t He Ramble – Hattie Bolten
  8. Do You Call That a Buddy? – Don Raye, Wesley Wilson
  9. How Come My Dog Don’t Bark (When You Come Around) – Prince Partridge
  10. Goodnight Irene – Huddie Ledbetter, John Lomax
  11. Fess Up
  12. Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
  13. I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead, You Rascal You – Sam Theard
  14. Cabbage Head – Henry Roeland Byrd, Mac Rebennack
  15. Goin’ Home Tomorrow – Alvin Young, Fats Domino
  16. Blue Monday – Dave Bartholomew
  17. Scald Dog Medley / I Can’t Go On – Huey “Piano” Smith, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino
  18. Goin’ Back to New Orleans – Joe Liggins