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Fishbone: Give a Monkey a Brain and He’ll Swear He’s the Center of the Universe | musicalphabet
On May 23, 1993, “Columbia” label released “Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe”, the fourth Fishbone studio album. It was recorded in 1993, at “One on One” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Terry Date, Angelo Moore, Walter A. Kibby II, Kendall Jones, Chris Dowd, John Bigham,…
Low: Long Division | musicalphabet
On May 23, 1995, “Vernon Yard” label released “Long Division”, the second Low studio album. It was recorded in 1994, and was produced by Mark Kramer. Personnel: Alan Sparhawk – vocals, guitar, cover art Zak Sally – bass, cover art, cover photography Mimi Parker – vocals, percussion, cover art Mark Kramer - engineer Jed Rothenberg –…
Robert Belfour: What’s Wrong With You | musicalphabet
On May 23, 2000, “Fat Possum” label released “What's Wrong with You”, the debut Robert Belfour album. It was recorded in 2000, at “The Money Shot” in Water Valley, Mississippi, and was produced by Matthew Johnson and Bruce Watson. Personnel: Robert Belfour – vocals, guitar Bryan Barry - drums Bruce Watson - recording Track listing: All…
The Dear Hunter: Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading | musicalphabet
On May 22, 2007, “Triple Crown” label released “Act II: The Meaning of, and All Things Regarding Ms. Leading”, the second Dear Hunter (The) studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2007, and was produced by Casey Crescenzo. Personnel: Casey Crescenzo – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, organ Erick Serna – acoustic and electric guitar Luke Dent – vocals, piano, organ…
Kenny Burrell: Midnight Blue | musicalphabet
In May 1963, “Blue Note” label released “Midnight Blue”, the 17th Kenny Burrell album. It was recorded in January 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion, Michael Cuscuna and Tom Vasatka. Personnel: Kenny Burrell – guitar Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone Major Holley – bass Bill English – drums Ray Barretto – conga Rudy Van Gelder – engineer, remastering Gordon…
Lord Huron: Long Lost | musicalphabet
On May 21, 2021, “Republic” label released “Long Lost”, the fourth Lord Huron studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Whispering Pines Studios”, and was produced by Ben Schneider, Ben Tolliday and Mark Barry. Personnel: Ben Schneider – vocals Tom Renaud – guitar Miguel Briseño – bass, keyboards Mark Barry – drums Allison Ponthier Track…
Rosemary Clooney: Blue Rose | musicalphabet
On May 21, 1956, “Columbia” label released “Blue Rose”, the debut Rosemary Clooney studio album. It was recorded January – February 1956, and was produced by Irwing Townsend. Personnel: Rosemary Clooney – vocals Duke Ellington – piano Billy Strayhorn – arranger, conductor Russell Procope – alto saxophone, clarinet Johnny Hodges – alto saxophone Jimmy Hamilton – tenor saxophone, clarinet Paul Gonsalves – tenor saxophone Harry Carney – baritone saxophone Cat Anderson, Willie…
Chai: Wink | musicalphabet
On May 21, 2021, “Sub Pop” label released “Wink”, the third Chai studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Endhits Studio Inc”, “Foftoo Sound Labs”, “Sound Arts” in Tokyo, “Strange Weather” in New York City, and was produced by Dar Ishikawa,, Mndsgn and YMCK. Personnel: Kana – vocals, guitar Mana – vocals, keyboards Yuuki –…
Smog: Red Apple Falls | musicalphabet
On May 20, 1997, “Drag City” label released “Red Apple Falls”, the sixth Smog (Bill Callahan) album. It was recorded October – November 1996, and was produced by Jim O’Rourke and Bill Callhan. Personnel: Smog (Bill Callahan) – vocals, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer, recording Ken Champion – pedal steel guitar James O’Rourke – piano,…
Van Morrison: What’s It’s Gonna Take? | musicalphabet
On May 20, 2022, “Exile” label released “What's It Gonna Take?”, the 43rd Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded 2021 – 2022, at “Real World Studios”, “Bath Spa Hotel”, “Richard Dunn Studio”, “Culloden Hotel”, “Hollywood Studios” and “Musicbox Studios”, and was produced by Van Morrison. Personnel: Van Morrison – vocal, electric guitar, saxophone Dave…
Faust: The Faust Tapes | musicalphabet
On May 19, 1973, “Virgin” label released “The Faust Tapes”, the third Faust studio album. It was recorded June 1971 – June 1973, at “Wümme” in Bremen, Germany, and was produced by Uwe Nettelbeck. Personnel: Rudolf Sosna – vocals, guitar, keyboards Hans Joachim Irmler – organ Gunther Wüsthoff – synthesizer, saxophone Jean-Hervé Péron – vocals, bass guitar Werner "Zappi" Diermaier –…
Aretha Franklin: Live At Fillmore West | musicalphabet
On May 19, 1971, “Atlantic” label released “Aretha Live at Fillmore West”, the third Aretha Franklin studio album. It was recorded in March 1971, at “Filmore West Concert Hall”, in San Francsico, and was produced by Jerry Wexler. Personnel: Aretha Franklin – vocals, Fender Rhodes Cornell Dupree – guitar Truman Thomas – piano Ray Charles – piano Billy…
Fear: The Record | musicalphabet
On May 16, 1982, “Slash” label released “The Record”, the debut Fear studio album. It was recorded in December 1981, at “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Gary Lubow. Personnel: Lee Ving – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass Philo Cramer – lead guitar, backing vocals Derf Scratch –lead and backing vocals, bass, saxophone, rhythm…
The House Of Love: Same | musicalphabet
On May 16, 1988, “Creation” label released the self-titled, debut House of Love (The) studio album. It was recorded 1987 – 1988, and was produced by Guy Chadwick, Terry Bickers, Chris Groothuizen and Pete Evans. Personnel: Guy Chadwick – lead vocals, guitar Terry Bickers – lead guitar Chris Groothuizen – bass Pete Evans – drums Andrea…
Perfume Genius: Set My Heart On Fire Immediately | musicalphabet
On May 15, 2020, “Matador” label released “Set My Heart on Fire Immediately”, the fifth Perfume Genius studio album. It was recorded 2019 – 2020, at “Sound City” in Van Nuys, California, and was produced by Blake Mills. Personnel: Mike Hadreas – vocals, synthesizers, Wurlitzer Blake Mills – guitar, bass, synthesizers, drums, glockenspiel, synth guitar, organ, piano, synth drums, harmonium, harmony…
Ike & Tina Turner: Dynamite! | musicalphabet
In May 1962, “Sue” label released “Dynamite!”, the second Ike & Tina Turner studio album. It was recorded 1961 – 1962, and was produced by Ike Turner and Juggy Murray. Personnel: Tina Turner – vocal Ike Turner – guitar Juggy Murray – directed Bob King – sleeve notes Track listing: All tracks by Ike Turner, except…
Mayday: Old Blood | musicalphabet
On May 14, 2002, “Saddle Creek” label released “Old Blood”, the debut Mayday studio album. It was recorded May - November 2001, at “Presto! Recording Studios” in Lincoln, Nebraska, “Chase Park Transduction” in Athens, Georgia, and was produced by Mike Mogis. Personnel: Ted Stevens – guitar, backing vocals Tiffany Kowalski John Kotchian Mike Mogis – various instruments, recording…
The Black Keys: The Big Come Up | musicalphabet
May 14, 2002, “Alive” label released “The Big Come Up”, the debut Black Keys (The) studio album. It was recorded January – March 2002, at “Synth Etiquette Analog Sound” in Akron, Ohio, and was produced by Patrick Carney. Personnel: Dan Auerbach – vocals, electric and slide guitar, 12 string guitar, bass Patrick Carney – drums, tambourine, maracas, beats, sampler Gabe Fulvimar – Moog bass …
Au Paris: PLaying With A Different Sex | musicalphabet
On May 13, 1981, “Human” label released “Playing with a Different Sex”, the debut Au Pairs studio album. It was recorded in April 1981, at “Jacobs” in Surrey, England, and was produced by Ken Thomas, Martin Culwervel, Paul Foad, Peter Hammond, Jane Munro and Lesley Woods. Personnel: Lesley Woods – vocals, guitar Paul Foad – guitar,…
Sturgill Simpson: Metamodern Sounds in Country Music | musicalphabet
On May 13, 2014, “High Top Mountain” label released “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music”, the second Sturgill Simpson studio album. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, at “Low Country Sound” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Dave Cobb. Personnel: Sturgill Simpson – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar Dave Cobb – classical guitar, percussion, engineer, mixing…
Kiri Te Kanawa: Kiri Sidetracks: The Jazz Album | musicalphabet
On May 12, 1992, “PolyGram” label released “Kiri Sidetracks: The Jazz Album”, album by Kiri Te Kanawa. It was recorded in May 1991, at “BMG Studios” in New York City, and was produced by John McClure and Anna Barry. Personnel: Kiri Te Kanawa – vocals André Previn – piano Mundell Lowe – guitar Ray Brown – double bass Track listing: A Sleepin' Bee -…
The Clash: The Cost Of Living | musicalphabet
On May 11, 1979, “CBS” label released “The Cost of Living”, the second Clash (The) EP. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Bill Price, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky “Topper” Headon. Personnel: Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar Mick Jones – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar Paul…
Pendulum: In Silico | musicalphabet
On May 12, 2008, “Earstorm” label released “In Silico”, the second Pendulum studio album. It was recorded 2007 – 2008, and was produced by Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen. Personnel: Rob Swire – vocals, synthesizers Peredur ap Gwynedd – guitar Gareth McGrillen – bass guitar Paul Kodish – drums Paul Harding – turntables, samples Andy Greenwood – trumpet Craig Wild – trumpet…
Hampton Hawes: This Is Hampton Hawes | musicalphabet
In May 1956, “Contemporary” label released “This Is Hampton Hawes”, the second Hampton Hawes label. It was recorded June – December 1955, January 1956, at “Los Angeles Police Academy” in Chavez Ravine, “Contemporary’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lester Koenig. Personnel: Hampton Hawes - piano Red Mitchell - bass Chuck Thompson - drums Track listing: You and…
Dizzy Gillespie: Dizzy On The French Riviera | musicalphabet
In May 1962, “Phillips” label released “Dizzy on the French Riviera”, the 36th Dizzy Gillespie album. It was recorded in 1962, and was produced by Quincy Jones. Personnel: Dizzy Gillespie – vocals, trumpet Lalo Schifrin – piano, arrangements Charlie Ventura - tenor and bass saxophone Leo Wright – vocals, flute, alto saxophone, vocals Elek Bacsik - guitar Chris White - double bass Rudy Collins - drums Pepito Riestria - percussion Track…
Kings Of Leon: Can We Please Have Fun | musicalphabet
On May 10, 2024, “Love Tap” label released “Can We Please Have Fun”, the ninth Kings of Leon studio label. It was recorded in 2023, at “Dark Horse Recording” in Franklin, Tennessee, and was produced by Kid Harpoon. Personnel: Caleb Followill – vocals, guitar Jared Followill – vocals, bass guitar Nathan Followill – vocals, drums, percussion…
Tom Krell: I Am Toward You | musicalphabet
On May 10, 2024, “Sargent House” label released “I Am Toward You”, the sixth Tom Krell studio album. Personnel: How to Dress Well (Tom Krell) – vocals, instrumentation Aaron Read – guitar CFCF – instrumentation Patrick McDermott – instrumentation Trayer Tryon – instrumentation and inspiration, mixing Ukiah Bogle – drums Brian Allen Simon – reed instruments Chris Votek – cello Anarthia DLT – vocals Noah…
Clutch: Same | musicalphabet
On May 9, 1995, “East West Records” label released the self-titled, Clutch studio album. It was recorded December 1994 – January 1995, at “Uncle Punchy Studios” in Silver Spring, Maryland, and was produced by Larry Packer, Neil Fallon, Tim Sult, Dan Maines, Jean Paul Gaster and Richard More. Personnel: Neil Fallon – vocals Tim Sult – guitar Richard…
The Jayhawks: Smile | musicalphabet
On May 9, 2000, “American” label released “Smile”, the sixth Jayhawks (The) album. It was recorded in 1999, at “Flowers Studio” in Minneapolis, MN, and was produced by Bob Ezrin. Personnel: Gary Louris – vocals, guitar Kraig Johnson – guitar Karen Grotberg – vocals, keyboards Marc Perlman – vocals, bass, mandolin Tim O'Reagan – vocals, drums, percussion Bob Ezrin – vocals, synthesizer,…
Jim White & Marisa Anderson: Swallowtail | musicalphabet
On May 2024, “Thrill Jockey” label released “Swallowtail”, the second Jim White and Marisa Anderson studio album. It was recorded in June 2022, in “Resting Bell Studio” in Point Lonsdale, in Victoria, Australia. Personnel: Marisa Anderson – guitar Jim White – drums Nick Huggins – recording Tucker Martine - mixing Amy Dragon – mastering Anna White – artwork Daniel Castrejón –…
Bibi Club: Feu de garde | musicalphabet
On May 10, 2024, “Secret City” label released “Feu de garde”, the second Bibi Club studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Studio Waterhouse”, and was produced by Nicolas Basque and Adèle Trottier-Rivard. Personnel: Nicolas Basque – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, drum programming, field recording Adèle Trottier-Rivard – vocals, synthesizer, drums, congas, percussion Helena Deland – vocals Camille Delean – vocals…
The Auteurs: Now I’m a Cowboy | musicalphabet
On May 9, 1994, “Hut” label released “Now I'm a Cowboy”, the second Auteurs (The) studio album. It was recorded 1993 – 1994, at “Townhouse” in Protocol, Milo, and was produced by Phil Vinall and Luka Haines. Personnel: Luke Haines – vocals, guitar, piano James Banbury – cello, Hammond Alice Readman – bass guitar Barny Rockford – drums Joe Beckett – percussion Louise Elliot…
Elliot Smith: New Moon | musicalphabet
On May 8, 2007, “Domino” label released “New Moon”, the second posthumous Elliot Smith (the seventh album overall) album. It was produced by Rob Schnapf. Personnel: Elliot Smith – vocals, guitar, recording, mixing Rob Jones - recording Rob Schnapf – overdubs, mixing Tom Rothrock – overdubs, mixing Roger Seibel – mastering Larry Crane – mixing,…
Hayley Williams: Petals For Armor | musicalphabet
On May 8, 2020, “Atlantic” label released “Petals for Armor”, the debut Hayley Williams studio album. It was recording 2019 – 2020, at “East iris” in Nashville, “Music Friends” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Taylor York. Personnel: Hayley Williams – vocals; guitar, keyboards, drums Mike Weiss – guitar Rusty Williams – vocals, piano Steph Marziano –…
Kenny Clarke Ernie Wilkins Septet: Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins | musicalphabet
In May 1955, “Savoy” label released “Kenny Clarke & Ernie Wilkins”, album by the Kenny Clarke-Ernie Wilkins Septet. It was recorded in March 1955, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Ozzie Cadena. Personnel: Kenny Clarke – drums Ernie Wilkins – alto and tenor saxophone, arrangements George Barrow – tenor and baritone saxophone Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone Eddie Bert – trombone…
Elbow: Asleep In The Back | musicalphabet
On May 7, 2001, “V2” label released “Asleep in the Back”, the debut Elbow studio album. It was recorded 1997 – 2001, and was produced by Steve Osborne, Ben Hillier, Danny Evans, Guy Garvey, Mark Potter, Craig Potter, Pete Turner and Richard Jupp. Personnel: Guy Garvey – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, analogue…
Randy Weston Trio: With These Hands… | musicalphabet
In May 1956, “Riverside” label released “With These Hands...”, the fourth Randy Weston album. It was recorded in March 1956, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bill Grauer and Orrin Keepnews. Personnel: Randy Weston - piano Cecil Payne - baritone saxophone Ahmed Abdul-Malik - bass Wilbert Hogan - drums Track listing: All tracks by Randy Weston, except…
Parliament: Live: P-Funk Earth Tour | musicalphabet
On May 5, 1977, “Casablanca” label released “Live: P-Funk Earth Tour”, the first Parliament live album. It was recorded in January 1977, at “Oakland Coliseum Arena” and “Los Angeles Forum”, and was produced by George Clinton.Personnel: George Clinton, Calvin Simon, Fuzzy Haskins, Raymond Davis, Grady Thomas, Garry Shider, Glenn Goins, Debbie Wright, Jeanette Washington – vocals Garry Shider, Michael Hampton, Glen Goins, Eddie Hazel…
Ash: 1977 | musicalphabet
On May 6, 1977, “Home Grown” and “Infectious” labels released “1977”, the debut Ash studio album. It was recorded 1994 – 1996, at “Loco” in Usk Valley, Wales, “Rockfield” in Rockfield, Wales, and was produced by Owen Morris, Mark Hamilton, Rick McMurray and Tim Wheeler. Personnel: Tim Wheeler – vocals, guitar, string arrangements, interior photography Mark…
Johnny Cash: At Folsom Prison | musicalphabet
On May 6, 1968, “Columbia” label released “Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison”, the first live Johnny Cash album. It was recorded on January 13, 1968, at “Folsom State Prison” in California, and was produced by Bob Johnston. Personnel: Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar, harmonica June Carter – vocal Carl Perkins – vocals, electric guitar Luther Perkins – electric guitar Marshall Grant – bass guitar W.S. Holland – drums The…