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The Zutons: The Big Decider | musicalphabet
On April 26, 2024, “Icepop” label released “The Big Decider”, the fourth Zutons (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Abbey Road” in London, “Rockfield” in Monmoutshire, “Headbang”, “The Motor Museum” and “Coastal Sound” in Liverpool, “Decoy Sound” in Woodbridge, and was produced by Ian Broudie, Sean Payne and Nile Rodgers. Personnel: Dave McCabe –…
World Party: Bang! | musicalphabet
On April 26, 1993, “Ensign” label released “Bang!”, the third World Party studio album. It was recorded March 1991 – October 1992, at “Seaview Studios” in London and was produced by Karl Wallinger. Personnel: Karl Wallinger – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, programming, recording, design concept, photography assistant Dave Catlin-Birch – vocals, guitar, piano Chris Sharrock –…
Steve Earle:I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive | musicalphabet
On April 26, 2011, “New West” label released “I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive”, the 14th Steve Earle studio album. It was recorded May – November 2010, and was produced by T Bone Burnett. Personnel: Steve Earle - vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica T Bone Burnett - vocals, electric guitar Jackson Smith - electric guitar…
Iron & Wine: Light Verse | musicalphabet
On April 26, 2024, “Sub Pop” label released “Light Verse”, the seventh Iron & Wine studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Waystation” in Los Angeles, “Silent Zoo Studios” in Glendale, California, and was produced by Sam Beam. Personnel: Sam Beam – vocals, guitar, art direction, artwork Fiona Apple – vocals David Garza – guitar, Zither, kalimba…
X: Los Angeles | musicalphabet
On April 26, 1980, “Slash” label released “Los Angeles”, the debut X studio album. It was recorded in January 1980, at “Golden Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ray Manzarek. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” ranked “Los Angeles” at number 286 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. Album title track…
David Thomas | musicalphabet
On April 23, 2025, David Lynn Thomas died aged 71. He was singer, songwriter and musician (melodeon, trombone, musette, guitar), one of the founding members of the band Rocket from the Tombs, but was best known as founding member, vocalist and composer of Pere Ubu. He worked with a variety of musicians including Richard Thompson, Philip Moxham, Lindsay Cooper,…
Frank Sinatra: In The Wee Small Hours | musicalphabet
On April 25, 1955, “Capitol” label released “In the Wee Small Hours”, the ninth Frank Sinatra studio album. It was recorded March 1954 – February 1955, at “KHJ” in Hollywood, and was produced by Voyle Gilmore. Personnel: Frank Sinatra – vocals Nelson Riddle – arrangements, conductor John Palladino – engineer Track listing: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning – Bob Hilliard,…
Junior Mance: Blue Mance | musicalphabet
On April 25, 1995, “Chiaroscuro” label released “Blue Mance”, the 24th Junior Mance album. It was recorded in May 1994, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Hank O’Neal. Personnel: Junior Mance - piano Keter Betts - bass Jackie Williams - drums Track listing: Falling in Love with Love - Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart Head…
Ben Folds: Songs For Silverman | musicalphabet
On April 25, 2005, “Epic” label released “Songs for Silverman”, the second Ben Folds studio album. It was recorded in 2004, and was produced by Ben Folds and John Mark Painter. Personnel: Ben Folds – vocals, piano Jared Reynolds – vocals, bass Lindsay Jamieson – vocals, drums Bucky Baxter – pedal steel, 12-string guitar John Mark…
Big Star: #1 Record | musicalphabet
On April 24, 1972, “Ardent” label released “#1 Record”, the debut Big Star studio album. It was recorded May 1971 – February 1972, at “Ardent Studios” in Memphis, and was produced by John Fry. Personnel: Chris Bell – vocals, guitar Alex Chilton – vocals, guitar Andy Hummel – vocals, bass guitar Jody Stephens – drums Track listing: All tracks by Chris Bell and Alex Chilton, except…
Loggins And Messina: On Stage | musicalphabet
On April 24, 1974, “Columbia” label released “On Stage”, the first Loggins and Messina live album (the fourth album overall). It was recorded in April 1972, at “Winterland” in San Francisco, March 1973, at “Orpheum Theatre” in Boston, March 1973, at “Carnegie Hall” in New York, and was produced by Jim Messina. Personnel: Kenny Loggins –…
Cold Chisel: Same | musicalphabet
On April 24, 1978, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Cold Chisel studio album. It was recorded January – April 1978, at “Trafalgar Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Peter Walker. Personnel: Jim Barnes – lead vocals Ian Moss – lead and backing vocals, guitar Don Walker – organ, piano, backing vocals Phil Small – bass guitar Steve Prestwich –…
Mike Patton: Adult Themes For Voice | musicalphabet
On April 23, 1996, “Tzadik” label released “Adult Themes for Voice”, the debut Mike Patton album. It was recorded in various hotel rooms while touring as a member of Faith No More, the album is solely composed of vocal sounds arranged as noise music, and was produced by Mike Patton. Personnel: Mike Patton – vocals Track listing:…
of Montreal: Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse | musicalphabet
On April 23, 2001, “Kindercore” label released “Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse”, the fourth of Montreal studio album. It was recorded 1999 - 2000, at “H. Hare Studios”, and was produced by Kevin Barnes. Personnel: Kevin Barnes - vocals, synthesizer, guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums Andy Gonzales - guitar Dottie Alexander…
Goldfrapp: Black Cherry | musicalphabet
On April 23, 2003,” Mute” released “Black Cherry”, the second Goldfrapp studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Home Studio” in Somerset, “Air” in London, and was produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. Personnel: Alison Goldfrapp – vocals, synths, arrangements, recording, mixing, art direction, design Will Gregory – synths, arrangements, recording, mixing Andy Davis – guitar …
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: Night Gnomes | musicalphabet
On April 22, 2022, “What Reality? Records” label released “Night Gnomes”, the fifth Psychedelic Porn Crumpets album. Personnel: Jack McEwan – vocals, guitar, bass Danny Caddy - drums Michael Jelinek – keyboards Luke Parish – synth, drums Chris Young - synth Ben Caddy – strings L. Yeoward – lacquer cut Track listing: Terminus, the Creator…
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: Omnium Gatherum | musicalphabet
On April 22, 2022, “KGLW” label released “Omnium Gatherum”, the 20th King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard studio album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker and Cook Craig. Personnel: Ambrose Kenny-Smith – vocals, organ, Wurlitzer, harmonica, synthesizer, saxophone, mellotron, guitar, vibraphone, percussion, recording Cook Craig – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, keyboards,…
David Axelrod: Earth Rot | musicalphabet
On April 22, 1970, “Capitol” label released “Earth Rot”, the third David Axelrod studio album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by David Axelrod. Personnel: Dennis Budimir – guitar Louis Morell – guitar Don Randi – piano Robert West – bass Arthur Wright – bass Earl Palmer – drums Sonny Anderson – vibraphone Gary Coleman –…
Charlatans: Tellin’ Stories | musicalphabet
On April 21, 1997, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Tellin' Stories”, the fifth Charlatans studio album. It was recorded 1996 – 1997, at “Rockfield” and “Monnow Valley” in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, and was produced by Dave Charles, Ric Peet, Jon Brookes, Mark Collins, Martin Blunt, Tim Burges and Rob Collins. Personnel: Tim Burgess – lead vocals Mark Collins – guitar, loops Rob…
The Moody Blues: The Other Side Of Life | musicalphabet
On April 21, 1986, “Polydor” label released “The Other Side of Life”, the twelfth Moody Blues (the) studio album. It was recorded 1985 – 1986, at “Good Earth” in London, and was produced by Tony Visconti. Personnel: Justin Hayward – vocals, guitar Ray Thomas – tambourine, backing vocals, flute Patrick Moraz – keyboards, synthesizers John Lodge – vocals, bass Graeme…
Luna Sea: Same | musicalphabet
On April 21, 1991, “Extasy” label released the self-titled, debut Luna Sea studio album. It was recorded 1990 – 1991, at “Gok”, and was produced by Ryuichi, Sugizo, Inoran, J and Shinya. Personnel: Ryuichi – vocals, arrangements Sugizo – vocals, arrangements Inoran – guitar J – bass Shinya – drums Yoshiaki Kondo, Takao Okimoto, Atsushi Tanaka…
The Pop Group: Y | musicalphabet
On April 20, 1979, “Radar” label released “Y”, the debut Pop Group (The) studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Ridge Farm Studios” in Surrey, England, and was produced by Dennis "Blackbeard" Bovell. Magazine The Wire included “Y” in its list of "The 100 Most Important Records Ever Made". Personnel: Mark Stewart – vocals Gareth Sager – guitar, saxophone, piano…
The Melvins: Tarantula Heart | musicalphabet
On April 19, 2024, “via Ipecac” label released “Tarantula Heart”, the 27th Melvins (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Toshi Kasai, Buzz Osborne, Gary Chester, Steven Shane McDonald, Dale Crover and Roy Mayorga. Personnel: Buzz Osborne – vocals, guitar Gary Chester – guitar Steven Shane McDonald – bass Dale Crover – drums…
Charlie Daniels Band: Million Mile Reflections | musicalphabet
On April 20, 1979, “Epic” label released “Million Mile Reflections”, the seventh Charlie Daniels Band studio album (the tenth Charlie Daniels studio overall). It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Woodland” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by John Boylan. Personnel: Charlie Daniels – vocals, guitar, fiddle Tom Crain – vocals, guitar "Taz" DiGregorio – vocals, keyboards Charles Hayward - bass…
Colin Stetson: All This I Do For Glory | musicalphabet
On April 20, 2017, “52 Hz” label released “All This I Do for Glory”, the fifth Colin Stetson studio album. It was recorded in 2017, and was produced by Colin Stetson. Personnel: Colin Stetson – alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, bass saxophones, contrabass clarinet, engineer, mixing Eli Crews – additional mixing Mell Dettmer – mastering Kent Rogowski – artwork, layout Track listing: All tracks by Colin…
Arab Strap: Philophobia | musicalphabet
On April 20, 1998, “Chemikal Underground” label released “Philophobia”, the second Arab Strap studio album. It was recorded in 1998, at “CaVa Studios” and “Chem 19” in Glasgow, Scotland, and was produced by Geoff Allan and Paul Savage. Personnel: Malcolm Middleton – vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar Aidan Moffat – vocals Adele Bethel – vocal Stuart…
Pearl Jam: Dark Matter | musicalphabet
On April 19, 2024, “Monkeywrench” and “Republic” labels released “Dark Matter”, the twelfth Pearl Jam studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Shangri-La” in Malibu, California, and was produced by Andrew Watt. Personnel: Eddie Vedder – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano Mike McCready – guitar, piano Stone Gossard – guitar Jeff Ament – bass guitar, guitar, baritone guitar, backing…
Polvo: Today’s Active Lifestyles | musicalphabet
On April 19, 1993, “Merge” label released “Today's Active Lifestyles”, the second Polvo studio album. It was recorded in December 1992, and was produced by Bob Weston. Personnel: Ash Bowie – vocals, guitar Dave Brylawski – vocals, guitar Steve Popson – bass guitar Eddie Watkins – drums Track listing: Thermal Treasure Lazy Comet My Kimono Sure Shot Stinger (Five Wigs) Tilebreaker Shiska…
T Bone Burnett: The Other Side | musicalphabet
On April 19, 2024, “Verve” label released “The Other Side”, the 15th T Bone Burnett album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Pinhead Recorders” in Nashville, “The Village” in Los Angeles, and was produced by T Bone Burnett, Colin Linden and Mike Piersante. Personnel: T Bone Burnett – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar Colin Linden – dobro, acoustic…
Fugazi: Repeater | musicalphabet
On April 19, 1990, “Dischord” label released “Repeater”, the debut Fugazi studio album. It was recorded July – September 1989, at “Inner Ear Studios” in Arlington, Virginia, and was produced Don Zientara and Ted Niceley. Personnel: Guy Picciotto – lead and backing vocals, guitar Ian MacKaye – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano Joe Lally – bass Brendan Canty – drums Don Zientara – engineer Kurt Sayenga – design…
M83: Same | musicalphabet
On April 18, 2001, “Gooom” label released the self-titled, debut M83 studio album. It was recorded in 2000, and was produced by Morgan Daguenet, Anthony Gonzales and Nicolas Fromageau. Personnel: Anthony Gonzalez – performer, mixing Nicolas Fromageau – performer, mixing Morgan Daguenet – mixing Stylophone − design Track listing: All tracks by Anthony Gonzales and Nicolas…
The Magnetic Fields: The Charm of the Highway Strip | musicalphabet
On April 18, 1994, “Merge” label released “The Charm of the Highway Strip”, the third Magnetic Fields (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1993, and was produced by Stephin Merritt. Personnel: Stephin Merritt – vocals, instrumentation Sam Davol – cello Track listing: All tracks by Stephin Merritt. Lonely Highway Long Vermont Roads Born on a Train I Have…
The Drones: Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By | musicalphabet
On April 18, 2005, “In Fidelity” label released “Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By”, the second Drones (The) studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, at “Atlantis Studios” in Melbourne, Australia, and was produced by Locki Lockwood and Gareth Liddiard. Personnel: Rui Pereira – vocals, guitar, violin…
Alabama Snakes: Sound & Color | musicalphabet
On April 17, 2015, “ATO Records” label released “Sound & Color”, the second Alabama Shakes studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Sound Emporium” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Blake Mills, Brittany Howard, Heath Fogg, Zoe Cockrell and Steve Johnson. Personnel: Brittany Howard − vocals, guitar, vibraphone, percussion, keyboards, string arrangements Heath Fogg −…
The Black Sorrows: Endless Sleep Chapter 47 | musicalphabet
On April 17, 2015, “Head Records” label released “Endless Sleep Chapter 47”, the sixteenth Black Sorrows (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Woodstock Studios” and “Black pearl Studios” in Melbourne, and was produced by Joe Camilleri and John McAll. Personnel: Joe Camilleri – vocals, guitar, saxophone, harp Claude Carranza – vocals, guitar…
Duplex: Én | musicalphabet
On April 17, 2015, “NORCD” label released “Én”, the third Duplex album. It was recorded 2014 – 2015, at “Bark Studios” in London, “Urban Sound Studios” in Oslo, Sweden, and was produced by Aleksander Sjølie, Harals Lassen and Christian Meaas Svendsen. Personnel: Harald Lassen – vocals, saxophone, piano, cover art Christian Meaas Svendsen – vocals,…
Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians: America, I Hear You Singing | musicalphabet
In April 1964, “Reprise” label released “America, I Hear You Singing”, album Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians. It was recorded January – February 1964, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Sonny Burke. Personnel: Frank Sinatra – vocals Bing Crosby – vocals Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians – vocals Tom Scott – arrangements Dick Reynolds – arrangements…
James McMurtry: Just Us Kids | musicalphabet
On April 15, 2008, “Lightning Red Records” label released “Just Us Kids”, the tenth James McMurtry album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Wire Recording” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by James McMurtry. Personnel: James McMurtry - lead vocal, guitars, mandoguitar, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer Lee Scott - vocals Harmoni Kelly - vocals Charlie Richards…
Cream: Live Cream | musicalphabet
In April 1970, “Atco” label released “Live Cream”, the first Cream live album. It comprises one studio track "Lawdy Mama" recorded in May 1967, and four live tracks recorded in March 1968. It was recorded at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, “Fillmore West” and “Winterland” in San Francisco, and was produced by Ahmet Ertegun,…
Thee Oh Sees: Floating Coffin | musicalphabet
On April 16, 2013, “Castle Face Records” label released “Floating Coffin”, the fourteenth Thee Oh Sees studio album. Personnel: John Dwyer - vocals, guitar, photography Brigid Dawson - vocals, keyboards Petey Dammit! - bass, guitar Mike Shoun - drums, guitar Lars Finberg - second drum kit, additional guitar Chris Woodhouse – percussion, engineer, mixing, mastering Dylan Edrich – viola Kelley Stoltz…