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The Decemberists: As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again | musicalphabet
On June 14, 2024, “YABB” label released “As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again”, the ninth Decemberists (The) studio album. It was recorded 2019 – 2020, at “Flora Recording & Playback” in Portland, and was produced by Tucker Martine. Personnel: Colin Meloy — lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars Chris Funk — electric guitars, pedal steel, synthesizers, banjo, mandolin…
John Grant: The Art Of The Lie | musicalphabet
On June 14, 2024, “Bella Union” label released “The Art of the Lie”, the sixth John Grant studio album. It was recorded 2023 – 2024, at “Moon Zero Two” in Reykjavík, “Microcosm MKII” and “Hoxa HQ” in London, “Memetune” in Cornwall, and was produced by Ivor Guest.Personnel:• John Grant – vocals, synthesizers, keyboards, programming, spinet•…
John Cale: Poptical Illusion | musicalphabet
On June 14, 2024, “Double Six” label released “Poptical Illusion”, the eighteenth John Cale studio album. It was recorded in 2024, at “ARM” in Los Angeles, and was produced by John Cale and Nita Scott. Personnel: John Cale – vocals, guitars, synthesizers, piano, Egyptian Scale piano, organ, bass organ, electric piano, fretless bass, bass, noises, sampler, SampleTron Nita…
The Chemical Brothers: Further | musicalphabet
On June 14, 2020, “Freestyle Dust” label released “Further”, the seventh Chemical Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “Orinoco” in London, “Rowlands Audio Research” in Essex, England, and was produced by Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands. Personnel: Ed Simons - performer Tom Rowlands – performer Bruce Woolley – theremin Stephanie Dosen - additional vocals Cheeky Paul…
Sufjan Stevens: A Sun Came | musicalphabet
On June 13, 2000, “Asthmatic Kitty” label released “A Sun Came”, the debut Sufjan Stevens studio album. It was recorded in 1998, and was produced by Sufjan Stevens. Personnel: Sufjan Stevens – vocals, oboe, English horn, piano, electric organ, electric piano, banjo, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, recorders, wood flute and whistles, drum kit, percussion, shakers, sleigh bells, tambourine, cymbal, arrangements, layout, design, mixing Marzuki Stevens – guitar, percussion, tenor saxophone Matt Morgan – guitar solo Megan Smith – vocals Shannon Stephens – vocals…
Three Days Grace: One-X | musicalphabet
On June 13, 2006, “Sony BMG” label released “One-X”, the second Three Days Grace studio album. It was recorded November 2005 – January 2006, at “Bay 7 Studios”, “Valley Village Studios”, “Sparky Dark Studios” in Calabasas, California, and was produced by Howard Benson. Personnel: Adam Gontier – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Barry Stock – lead guitar Brad Walst –…
Muddy Waters: Sings “Big Bill” | musicalphabet
In June 1960, “Chess” label released “Muddy Waters Sings "Big Bill", the first studio and second Muddy Waters overall album. It was recorded June – August 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. Personnel: Muddy Waters – vocals, guitar James Cotton – harmonica Otis Spann – piano Pat Hare – guitar Andrew Stephenson – bass Francis Clay – drums Track listing: All tracks by…
Kenny Dorham: Jazz Contemporary | musicalphabet
In June 1960, “Time” label released “Jazz Contemporary”, the twelve Kenny Dorham, album. It was recorded in February 1960, in New York City, and was produced by Bob Shad. Personnel: Kenny Dorham – trumpet Charles Davis - baritone saxophone Steve Kuhn – piano Jimmy Garrison, Butch Warren - bass Buddy Enlow - drums Track listing: All tracks by Kenny Dorham, except where…
Willie Nelson: Shotgun Willie | musicalphabet
On June 11, 1973, “Atlantic” label released “Shotgun Willie”, the 16th Willie Nelson studio album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Atlantic” in New York City, “Quadrafonic” in Nashville, Tennessee, “Sam Phillips” in Memphis, Tennessee, and was produced by Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler and David Briggs. Personnel: Willie Nelson – vocals, acoustic guitar Steve…
The Rolling Stones: Got Live If You Want It | musicalphabet
On June 11, 1965, “Decca” label released “Got Live If You Want It!”, the third Rolling Stones (The) EP. It was recorded in March 1965, and was produced by Andrew Long Oldham. Personnel: Mick Jagger – lead vocals, harmonica, percussion Keith Richards – guitars, backing vocals Brian Jones – guitars, backing vocals Bill Wyman – bass guitar, backing vocals…
Cardiacs: Sing To God | musicalphabet
On June 10, 1996, “Alphabet Business Concern” label released “Sing to God”, the fourth Cardiacs studio album. It was recorded in 1995, at “Apollo 8” in Merritt Island, “Sally Birthday House”, and was produced by Tim Smith. Personnel: Tim Smith – vocals, guitar, keyboards, String Quartet arrangements Jon Poole – vocals, guitar, keyboards Jim Smith – vocals, bass Bob Leith –…
Billy Howerdel: What Normal Was | musicalphabet
On June 10, 2022, “BMG” label released “What Normal Was”, album by Billy Howerdel (first album by his real name). It was recorded in 202, and was produced by Billy Howerdel. Personnel: Billy Howerdel – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums Danny Lohner — guitar, programming Josh Freese – drums Matt McJunkins — additional bass Scott Kirkland — additional programming Hannah…
Sly Stone | musicalphabet
On June 9, 2025, Sylvester Stewart aka Sly Stone died age 82. He was musician (keyboards, guitar, bass, harmonica), singer, songwriter and producer, one of the most important figures in the development of funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. Sly Stone collaborated with Funkadelic, Parliament, Jesse Johnson and Bobby Womack, but was best known…
Three Dog Night: Suitable For Flaming | musicalphabet
On June 11, 1969, “Dunhill” label released “Suitable for Framing”, the second Three Dog Night studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “American Recording” in Studio City, California, and was produced by Gabriel Mekler. Personnel: Cory Wells – lead and backing vocals Chuck Negron – lead and backing vocals Danny Hutton – lead and backing vocals Mike Allsup – guitar Richard…
Grant Lee Buffalo: Jubilee | musicalphabet
On June 9, 1998, “Warner Bros” label released “Jubilee”, the fourth and final Grant Lee Buffalo studio album. It was recorded in 1998, and was produced by Paul Fox. Personnel: Grant Lee Phillips - vocals, guitars, mellotron, celeste Jon Brion - piano, vibraphone Dan Rothchild - bass, additional vocals Joey Peters - drums, sleigh bells Greg Leisz - pedal…
Jenny Hval: Apocalypse, Girl | musicalphabet
On June 9, 2015, “Sacred Bones” label released “Apocalypse, Girl”, the fifth Jenny Hval studio album. It was recorded in 2015, and was produced by Lasse Marhaug. Personnel: Jenny Hval – vocals, effects, keyboards, arrangements, recording Håvard Volden – guitar, bass Øystein Moen – synths, mellotron Kyrre Laastad – drums Thor Harris – various mallets, percussion Okkyung Lee – cello…
Catherine Wheel: Ferment | musicalphabet
On June 9, 1992, “Fontana” label released “Ferment”, the debut Catherine Wheel studio album. It was recorded 1991 – 1992, at “Monnow Valley Studio” in Rockfield, Wales, and was produced by Tim Freese Greene and John Lee. Personnel: Rob Dickinson – vocals, guitar Brian Futter – vocals, guitar Dave Hawes – bass Neil Sims – drums, percussion John Lee – engineer…
Velvet Revolver: Contraband | musicalphabet
On June 8, 2004, “RCA” label released “Contraband”, the debut Velvet Revolver studio album. It was recorded June – December 2003, at “NRG”, “Pulse Recording”, and was produced by Josh Abraham, Nick Raskulinecz, Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Scorum and Dave Kushner. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in US by the “RIAA”. Personnel:…
Bad Reliogion: The Empire Strikes First | musicalphabet
On June 8, 2004, “Epitaph” label released “The Empire Strikes First” the thirteenth Bad Religion studio album. It was recorded November 2003 – February 2004, at “Sound City” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Brett Gurewitz and Greg Griffin. Personnel: Greg Graffin – lead vocals Greg Hetson – guitar Brian Baker – guitar, backing vocals Brett Gurewitz –…
Koerner, Ray & Glover: Blues, Rags and Hollers | musicalphabet
On June 7, 1963, “Audiophile” label released “Blues, Rags and Hollers”, the first Koerner, Ray & Glover studio album. It was recorded in March 1963, at “Woman’s Club” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was produced by Paul Nelson, Tony Glover, John Koerner and Dave Ray. Personnel: Tony Glover – vocals, harmonica, arrangements, liner notes John Koerner – vocals, guitar,…
Allo Daelin’: Same | musicalphabet
On June 7, 2020, “Fortuna Pop!” label released the self-titled, debut Allo Darlin' album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Simon Trought. Personnel: Elizabeth Morris – vocals, glockenspiel, handclapping, percussion, piano, ukulele Paul Rains – electric guitar, backing vocals, Fender Rhodes, Korg M1, lap steel guitar, Omnichord Bill Botting – vocals and backing…
Bon Jovi: Forever | musicalphabet
On June 7, 2024, “Island” label released “Forever”, the sixteenth Bon Jovi studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Ocean Way” in Nashville, “Multiview” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jon Bon Jovi, John Shanks and Joe Rubel. Personnel: Jon Bon Jovi – lead vocals Phil X – lead guitar, talk box, backing vocals John Shanks –…
Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks: Street Singer | musicalphabet
On June 6, 1980, “Blue Note (Japanese)” label released “Street Singer”, album by Jackie McLean & Tina Brooks. It was recorded in September 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion. Personnel: Tina Brooks - tenor saxophone Jackie McLean - alto saxophone Blue Mitchell – trumpet Kenny Drew –…
Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter & James Cotton: Breakin’ It Up, Breakin’ It Down | musicalphabet
On June 5, 2007, “Epic” label released “Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down”, album by Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and James Cotton. It was recorded in March 1977, and was produced by Bob Margolin. Personnel: Muddy Waters – vocals, guitar Johnny Winter – vocals, guitar James Cotton – vocals, harmonica Bob Margolin – vocals, guitar Pinetop Perkins – vocals, piano Charles Calmese – bass…
Metallica: St. Anger | musicalphabet
On June 5, 2003, “Elektra” label released “St. Anger”, the eighth Metallica studio album. HQ in San Rafael, California, and was produced by Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Lars Ulrich. Personnel: James Hetfield – vocals, guitar Kirk Hammett – guitar Lars Ulrich – drums Bob Rock – bass, engineer, mixing Mike Gillies – engineer assistant, mixing, digital engineering…
Kraftwerk: Minimum – Maximum | musicalphabet
On June 6, 2005, “Kling Klang” label released “Minimum-Maximum”, the first Kraftwerk live album. It was recorded in 2004, on concerts in Warsaw, Ljubljana, Moscow, Berlin, London, Budapest, Tallinn, Riga, Tokyo, and San Francisco, and was produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. Personnel: Ralf Hütter – vocals, software synthesizers, sequencing Florian Schneider – supplementary vocals, software synthesizers, sequencing Henning Schmitz – software synthesizers, sequencing, sound engineer Fritz…
Steve Earle: Transcedental Blues | musicalphabet
On June 6, 2000, “E-Squared” label released “Transcendental Blues”, the ninth Steve Earle studio album. It was recorded in 2000, and was produced by Ray Kennedy and Steve Earle. Personnel: Steve Earle – vocals, acoustic and 12 string acoustic guitar, resonator guitar, guitars, mandolin, harmonium, mini-Moog Tom Littlefield – vocals Stacey Earle – vocals Tim O'Brien –…
The Buddy Rich Orchestra: Big Swing Face | musicalphabet
In June 1967, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Big Swing Face”, live album by the Buddy Rich Big Band (the 21st Buddy Rich album overall). It was recorded February – March 1967, at “Chez Club” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Richard Bock. Personnel: Buddy Rich - drums Quinn Davis – alto saxophone Ernie Watts – alto saxophone, flute…
Green River: Dry As A Bone | musicalphabet
On June 5, 1987, “Sub Pop” label released “Dry as a Bone”, the second and final Green River EP. It was recorded in July 1986, at “Reciprocal Recordings” in Seattle, Washington, and was produced by Jack Endino and Jeff Ament. Personnel: Mark Arm – vocals Bruce Fairweather – guitar Stone Gossard – guitar Jeff Ament – bass guitar, engineer…
Charles Lloyd: Canto | musicalphabet
On June 3, 1997, “ECM” label released “Canto”, the 30th Charles Lloyd album. It was recorded in December 1996, at “Rainbow Studio” in Oslo, Norway, and was produced by Manfred Eicher. Personnel: Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone, Tibetan oboe Bobo Stenson – piano Anders Jormin – double bass Billy Hart – drums Track listing: All tracks by Charles Lloyd. Tales…
Henry Mancini: Uniquely Mancini: The Big Band Sound Of Henry Mancini | musicalphabet
On June 4, 1963, “RCA Victor” label released “Uniquely Mancini: The Big Band Sound of Henry Mancini”, album by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra. It was recorded in 1963, at “RCA Victor’s Music Center of the World”, and was produced by Joe Reisman. Personnel: Conrad Gozzo (lead), Frank Beach, Ray Triscari, Pete Candoli (soloist), Conte Candoli (soloist), Don…
Bruce Dickinson: Accident Of Birth | musicalphabet
On June 3, 1997, “Raw Power” label released “Accident of Birth”, the fourth Bruce Dickinson studio album. It was recorded in 1997, at “Silver Cloud Recording” in Redondo Beach, California, “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Roy Z. Personnel: Bruce Dickinson – vocals Adrian Smith – guitar Roy Z – guitar, mellotron, piano, engineer,…
Frou Frou: Details | musicalphabet
On June 4, 2002, “MCA” label released “Details”, the only Frou Frou studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, at “Froufrou Central” and “RAK Studios” in London, “Flat Studios” in Bern, Ganalahari Studios” in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, “Sterling Sound” in New York City, Pete Scaturro's house, and was produced by Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth.…
The Red Kryola: Amor And Language | musicalphabet
On June 3, 1995, “Drag City” label released “Amor and Language”, the first Red Krayola EP. Personnel: Mayo Thompson Consuelo & Meme Tricia Donnelly John Elder David Grubbs George Hurley Margo Leavin Steve Linn Sharon Lockhart John McEntire Albert Oehlen Jim O'Rourke Stephen Prina Franz Schnaas Alex Slade Tom Watson Christopher Williams Steven Wong Rachel…
Piko Stančić | musicalphabet
On June 2, 2025, Ivan "Piko" Stančić died aged 71. He was musician (drums, guitar), producer and academic painter. He recorded, performed and worked as producer with some of the best known bands from former Yugoslavia, such as Atlantis, Heart of Soul, 3. Ab Ovo, WooDoo, UFO, Grupa 220, Time, Film, Psihomodo Pop, Idoli, Električni orgazam, Prljavo…
Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom | musicalphabet
On June 2, 2023, “Columbia” label released “Shadow Kingdom”, the fortieth Bob Dylan studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Village Recorder” in Los Angeles. Personnel: Bob Dylan – vocals, guitar, harmonica Greg Leisz – guitar, pedal steel guitar, mandolin Tim Pierce – guitar T-Bone Burnett – guitar Ira Ingber – guitar Steve Bartek – additional acoustic guitar Doug…
Dave Brubeck Quartet: Jazz At The College Of Pacific | musicalphabet
In June 1954, “Fantasy” label released “Jazz at the College of the Pacific”, the tenth Dave Brubeck Quartet album.It was recorded in December 1953, at “College of the Pacific” in Stockton, California. Personnel: Dave Brubeck – piano Paul Desmond - alto saxophone Ron Crotty – bass Joe Dodge – drums Arnold Roth – illustration Ed Colker – design Track…
Rufus Wainwright: Folkocracy | musicalphabet
On June 2, 2023, “BMG” label released “Folkocracy”, the eleventh Rufus Wainwright album. It was recorded 2022 – 2023, and was produced by Mitchell Froom. Personnel: Rufus Wainwright – vocals, guitar, piano Val McCallum – guitar Madison Cunningham – guitar Blake Mills – guitar Greg Leisz – lap steel guitar, guitar, mandolin Patrick Sauber – banjo Chaim Tannenbaum – banjo Richard Parks –…
Patti Smith: Banga | musicalphabet
On June 1, 2012, “Columbia” label released “Banga”, the eleventh Patti Smith studio album. It was recorded in 2011, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York, and “Hobo Recorders” in Hoboken, New Jersey, and was produced by Patti Smith, Tony Shanahan, Jay Dee Daugherty and Lenny Kaye. Personnel: Patti Smith – vocals, photography, Polaroids Lenny Kaye – guitars, backing vocals Tony Shanahan – bass, keyboards,…
The Rolling Stones: Still Life | musicalphabet
On June 1, 1982, “Rolling Stones” label released “Still Life” (American Concert 1981), the fourth Rolling Stones (The) live album. It was recorded November – December 1981, March – April 1982, and was produced by Glimmer Twins. Personnel: Mick Jagger – lead vocals, guitar Keith Richards – guitar, backing vocals Ronnie Wood – guitar, backing vocals Bill Wyman – bass guitar Charlie Watts – drums…