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Drive-By Truckers: Brighter than Creation’s Dark | musicalphabet
On January 22, 2008, “New West” label released “Brighter than Creation's Dark”, the seventh Drive-By Truckers studio album. It was recorded in 2007, and was produced by David Barbe. Personnel: Mike Cooley – vocals, guitar Patterson Hood – vocals, guitar John Neff – pedal steel, guitar Spooner Oldham – piano, organ, Wurlitzer Shonna Tucker – vocals, bass Brad Morgan –…
Foxygen: We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic | musicalphabet
On January 22, 2013, “Jagjaguwar” label released “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic”, the third Foxygen studio album. It was recorded 2011 – 2013, and was produced by Richard Swift. Personnel: Sam France – lead and backing vocals, piano, horns Jonathan Rado – guitars, bass, piano, organ, percussion, synthesizers, mellotron Richard Swift – vocals, piano, organ,…
Bubu: Anabelas | musicalphabet
In January 1978, “EMI” label released “Anabelas”, album by Bubu. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Luis "D'Artagnan" Sarmiento. Personnel: Petty Guelache – lead and backing vocals, guitar, effect Eduardo Rogatti – guitar, effects Mario Kirlis - piano Edgardo "Fleke" Folino – bass, effects Eduardo "Polo" Corbella – drums, percussion Win Fortsman…
Bondage Fruit: VII | musicalphabet
On January 23, 2024, “Maboroshi No Sekai” label released “VII”, album by Bondage Fruit. It was recorded in August 2023, at “Hoshi To Niji Recording Studio” in Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, Japan. Personnel: Kido Natsuki – guitar, arrangements Otsubo Hirohiko – bass, arrangements Okabe Yoichi – drums, percussion, arrangements Takara Kumiko – vibraphone, percussion, arrangements Katsui Yuji…
Muddy Waters: Muddy “Mississippi” Waters – Live | musicalphabet
In January 1979, “Blue Sky” label released “Muddy "Mississippi" Waters – Live”, album by Muddy Waters. It was recorded 1977 – 1978, at “Harry Hope's”, Cary, IL, “Masonic Auditorium”, Detroit, MI, and was produced by Johnny Winter. Personnel: Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) – vocals, slide guitar Johnny Winter – additional vocals, guitar Bob Margolin – guitar Luther…
Fidlar: Same | musicalphabet
On January 22, 2013, “Mom + Pop Music” label released the self-titled, debut Fidlar studio album. It was recorded in 2012, at “Shred Aloha Soundlabs” in Highland Park, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Zac Carper, Elvis Kuehn, Max Kuehn and Brandon Schwartzel. Personnel: Zac Carper – vocals, guitar, recording, design Elvis Kuehn – vocals,…
Garth Hudson | musicalphabet
On January 21, 2025, Eric Garth Hudson died aged 87. He was multi-instrumentalist (piano, keyboards, accordion and saxophone), member of the Burrito DeLux, but was best known as the keyboardist and saxophonist for The Band. In 1994, as member of The Band, he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. Magazine “Keyboard” described Hudson…
John Sykes | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2025, John James Sykes died aged 65, He was musician (guitar) and singer, recorded with Rick Wakeman, Tony Ashton, Phil Lynott, Derek Sherinian, Hughes Turner, Streetfighter and Def Leppard, but was best known as leader of the band Blue Murder, and member of Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Tygers of Pan Tang. As leader, Sykes released five…
Chilliwack: Dreams, Dreams, Dreams | musicalphabet
In January 1977, “Mushroom” label released “Dreams, Dreams, Dreams”, the sixth Chilliwack album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Can-Base Studios” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Bill Henderson and Ross Turney. Personnel: Bill Henderson – vocals, guitar, solina Howard Froese – vocals, guitar, solina, piano Glenn Miller – vocals, bass Ross Turney - drums, percussion…
A.T.C.: Last Epic | musicalphabet
On January 22, 2003, “Atenzia Records” label released “Last Epic”, the third A.C.T. studio album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Underground Studio” in Västerås, Sweden, and was produced by Pelle Saether, Herman Saming, Ola Anderson, Jerry Sahlin, Peter Asp and Thomas Lejon. Personnel: Herman Saming – lead and backing vocals, arrangements, concept Ola Andersson…
Lonely The Brave: The Hope List | musicalphabet
On January 22, 2021, “Easy Life” label released “The Hope List”, the third Lonely the Brave studio album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Jack Bennett. Personnel: Jack Bennett – vocals, mixing Mark Trotter – lead guitar Ross Smithwick – rhythm guitar Andrew Bushen – bass Gavin Edgeley – drums Robin Schmidt – mastering…
Four Tops: Same | musicalphabet
On January 21, 1965, “Motown” label released self-titled, debut Four Tops studio album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier. Personnel: Levi Stubbs – baritone, lead vocals and backing vocals Abdul Fakir – first tenor, backing vocals Renaldo Benson – bass, backing vocals Lawrence Payton – second tenor, backing vocals The Andantes – backing…
Quella Vecchia Locanda: Il Tempo Della Gioia | musicalphabet
On January 21, 1974, “RCA Italiana” label released “Il Tempo Della Gioia”, the second Quella Vecchia Locanda studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Rodolfo Bianchi. Personnel: Raimondo Cocco – vocals, guitar, clarinet, arrangements Massimo Roselli – vocals, keyboards, arrangements Giorgio Giorgi – vocals, flute, ottavino, arrangements Claudio Filice - violin…
Yusef Lateed: Hush ‘N’ Thunder | musicalphabet
In January 1973, “Atlantic” label released “Hush 'N' Thunder”, the 31st Yusef Lateef album. It was recorded May – September 1972, at “Regent Sound Studios” and “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Joel Dorn. Personnel: Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone, flute, shannai Kenny Barron – piano, electric piano Ray Bryant – piano Al White – organ Cornell…
William Basinski: A Shadow In Time | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2017, “Temporary” label released “A Shadow in Time”, the 24th William Basinski album. It was recorded in 2016, at “2062” studio in Los Angeles, and was produced by William Basinski. Personnel: William Basinski – primary artist Preston Wendel – engineer Denis Blackham – mastering Richard Chartier – design Deng Tai – photography Track listing:…
The Microphones: Mount Eerie | musicalphabet
On January 21, 2003, “K Records” label released “Mount Eerie”, the fourth Microphones (The) studio album. It was recorded November 2001 – June 2002, at “Dub Narcotic” in Olympia, Washington, and was produced by Phil Elverum. Personnel: Phil Elverum – Phil Adam Forkner – Scary Trumpets Khaela Maricich – Close Dark Voice Calvin Johnson – Universe Kyle Field – King Dark…
Hermann Szobel: Szobel | musicalphabet
On January 21, 1976, “Arista” label released “Szobel”, the only Hermann Szobel album. It was recorded in October 1975, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City. Personnel: Hermann Szobel – piano Vadim Vyadro – tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet Michael Visceglia – electric bass Bob Goldman – drums David Samuels – vibraphone, marimba, percussion John…
Janis Ian: The Light at the End of the Line | musicalphabet
On January 21, 2022, “Rude Girl” label released “The Light at the End of the Line”, the 23rd Janis Ian album. It was recorded in 2022, and was produced by Janis Ian and Viktor Krauss and Randy Leago. Personnel: Janis Ian – vocal, acoustic and nylon guitar, guitars John Cowan – lead and backing vocals Diane…
Rosanne Cash: The Wheel | musicalphabet
On January 19, 1993, “Columbia” label released “The Wheel”, the eighth Rosanne Cash studio album. It was recorded in 1992, and was produced by John Leventhal and Rosanne Cash. Personnel: Rosanne Cash – vocals, acoustic guitar John Leventhal – guitars, mandolin, bass guitar, piano, organ, keyboards, harmonica, percussion, backing vocals Steuart Smith – acoustic guitar, guitar Benmont Tench – piano,…
Mogwai: Rave Tapes | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2014, “Rock Action” label released “Rave Tapes”, the eighth Mogwai studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “Castle of Doom” in Glasgow, Scotland, and was produced by Paul Savage. Personnel: Stuart Braithwaite – vocals, guitar Barry Burns – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer John Cummings - guitar Dominic Aitchison - bass guitar Martin Bulloch - drums …
Umphrey’s McGee: Mantis | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2009, “SCI Fidelity” label released “Mantis”, the sixth Umphrey's McGee studio album. It was recorded 2007 – 2008. at “Manny Sanchez's I.V. Lab Studios”, and “Electrical Audio” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Jake Cinninger, Ryan Stasik, Kris Myers, Brendan Bayliss, Joel Cummins and Andy Farag. Personnel: Brendan Bayliss – vocals, guitar…
Andrew Bird: Noble Beast | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2009, “Fat Possum” label released “Noble Beast”, the fifth Andrew Bird studio album. It was recorded in 2008, and was produced by Andrew Bird. Personnel: Andrew Bird – vocals, guitar, violin, whistling Jeremy Ylvislaker – guitar, bass, organ, shortwave Todd Sickafoose – double bass Ben Martin – cardboard box drums Martin Dosh…
Terje Isungset: Medotation | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2015, “All Ice” label released “Meditations”, the eleventh Terje Isungset album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Terje Isungset and Reidar Skår. Personnel: Terje Isungset – voice, drums, percussion, horns, recording, edited, mixing Lena Nymark - voice Reidar Skår – keyboards, electronics, editing, mixing, mastering Anders Jormin – double…
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra: Fuck off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything | musicalphabet
On January 20, 2014, “Constellation” label released “Fuck off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything”, the seventh Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra studio album. It was recorded in 2013, at “Hotel 2 Tango” in Montreal, Canada. Personnel: Efrim Menuck - vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, mellotron Thierry Amar - vocals, upright bass, electric bass, plucked…
Bobo Stenson Trio: Contra la indecisión | musicalphabet
On January 19, 2018, “ECM” label released “Contra la indecisión”, album by Bobo Stenson Trio (the twelve Bobo Stenson album overall). It was recorded in May 2017, at “Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI Studio” in Lugano, Switzerland, and was produced by Manfred Eicher. Personnel: Bobo Stenson – piano Anders Jormin – bass Jon Fält – drums Track listing: All tracks…
Slift: Ilion | musicalphabet
On January 19, 2024, “Sub Pop” label released “Ilion”, the third Slift studio album. It was recorded in 2023, at “Le Manor de Leon” in Veilhes, Roubiehou, France, and was produced by Jean Fossat and Olivier Cussac. Personnel: Jean Fossat – vocals, guitar, synthesizers, mixing Rémi Fossat – bass guitar, mixing Canek Flores – drums, piano, vibraphone…
Glass Beach: Plastic Death | musicalphabet
On January 19, 2024, “Run for Cover” label released “Plastic Death”, the second Glass Beach studio album. Personnel: J McClendon - lead and gang vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer, theremin, arrangements, additional art, packaging design Layne Smith - guitar, gang vocals, spoken word Jonas Newhouse - bass, keyboard, synthesizer, gang vocals William White - drums, gang vocals Daxe Schaeffer…
The Master Apprentices: A Toast To Panama Red | musicalphabet
In January 1972, “Regal Zonophone” label released “A Toast to Panama Red”, the fourth Masters Apprentices (The) studio album. It was recorded September – October 1971, at “Abbey Road Studios” and “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeff Jarratt. Personnel: Jim Keays – lead vocals, effects Doug Ford – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals Glenn…
Graham Central Station: Same | musicalphabet
In January 1974, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut Graham Central Station studio album. It was recorded 1973 – 1974, at “Wally Heider Studio” in San Francisco, “Record Plant” in Sausalito in California, “Warner Bros Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Russ Titelman and Larry Graham. Personnel: Larry Graham – lead and backing vocals,…
These New Puritans: Hidden | musicalphabet
On January 18, 2010, “Angular” label released “Hidden”, the second These New Puritans studio album. It was recorded in 2009, in London and Prague, and was produced by Jack Barnett and Graham Sutton. Personnel: Jack Barnett - vocals, keyboards, electric guitar, synthesizer, drums, gong, taiko, handclaps, noises, programming, arrangements Thomas Hein – electric guitar Faith Leadbetter – piano,…
Toad: Tomorrow Blue | musicalphabet
In January 1972, “Hallelujah” label released “Tomorrow Blue”, the second Toad studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Schwegler. Vic Vergeat – vocals, guitar Werner Fröhlich – vocals, bass Cosimo Lampis – drums Helmut Lipsky – violin Martin Birch – engineer Silvio Caduff…
Charles Mingus: Let My Children Hear Music | musicalphabet
In January 1972, “Columbia” label released “Let My Children Hear Music”, the 30th Charles Mingus album. It was recorded September – November 1971, and was produced by Teo Macero. Track listing: Charles Mingus – bass Charles McPherson - alto saxophone James Moody - tenor saxophone Bobby Jones - tenor saxophone Snooky Young - lead trumpet Joe Wilder - trumpet Lonnie…
Miles Davis: Four & More: Recorded Live In Concert | musicalphabet
On January 17, 1966, “Columbia” label released “'Four & More: Recorded Live in Concert”, album by Miles Davis. It was recorded in February 1964, at the “Philharmonic Hall of Lincoln Center” in New York, and was produced by Teo Macero. Personnel: Miles Davis – trumpet George Coleman – tenor saxophone Herbie Hancock – piano Ron Carter – double bass Tony Williams – drums Fred Plaut – recording Jim Marshall –…
Doug Sahm: Doug Sahm And Band | musicalphabet
In January 1973, “Atlantic” label releaed “Doug Sahm and Band”, the debut Doug Sahm studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Atlantic Studios” in New York City, “Wally Heider Studio” in San Francisco, and was produced by Jerry Wexler, Arif Mardin and Doug Sahm. Personnel: Doug Sahm - vocals, guitar, bass, organ, piano, fiddle Bob Dylan…
Free: Heartbreaker | musicalphabet
In January 1973, “Island” label released “Heartbreaker”, the sixth and the final Free studio album. It was recorded October – November 1972, at“Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Andy Johns, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Tetsu Yamauchi and John Bundrick. Personnel: Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano Rabbit (John Bundrick) - acoustic and…
Linda Ronstadt: Same | musicalphabet
On January 17, 1972, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, third Linda Ronstadt studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “The Troubadour”, “Muscle Shoals” in Sheffield. Alabama, “Quadrafonic Sound” in Nashville, Tennessee, “United Western” in Hollywood, and was produced by John Boylan. Personnel: Linda Ronstadt – lead vocals, tambourine, arrangements John Boylan – guitar, arrangements Glenn Frey –…
Dr. John: Babylon | musicalphabet
On January 17, 1969, “Atco” label released “Babylon”, the second Dr. John studio album. It was recorded in 1968, at “Gold Star” in Hollywood, and was produced by Harold Battiste. Personnel: Dr. John – vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion Alvin Robinson – guitar Steve Mann – guitar Ronnie Barron – organ John McAlister – quarter-tone piano, gongs, celesta Richard "Didimus" Washington – guitar, percussion Al Frazier – bass…
Lulu: New Routes | musicalphabet
On January 16, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “New Routes”, the fourth Lulu studio album. It was recorded September - October 1969, at “Muscle Shoals Sound Studio” in Sheffield, Alabama, and was produced by Arif Mardin, Tom Dowd and Jerry Wexler. Personnel: Lulu – vocals Duane Allman - guitar Cornell Dupree, Charlie Freeman, Eddie Hinton - guitar Jim Dickinson - guitar, piano Jimmy…
Nine Horses: Money For All | musicalphabet
On January 16, 2007, “Samadhi Sound” label released “Money for All”, the only Nine Horses EP. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by David Sylvian, Burnt Friedman and Steve Jansen. Personnel: David Sylvian – vocals, electric piano, guitar, harmonica, arrangements, mixing, art direction Steve Jansen – keyboards, synth, percussion, samples, drum programming, mixing Burnt Friedman –…
Premiata Forneria Marconi: Storia di un minute | musicalphabet
In January 1972, “Numero Uno” label released “Storia di un minute”, the debut Premiata Forneria Marconi studio album. It was recorded in 1971, in Milan, Italy. Personnel: Franco Mussida – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, 12 string guitar, mandocello Flavio Premoli – lead and backing vocals, organ, piano, mellotron, harpsichord, Minimoog Mauro Pagani – flute, piccolo, violin, backing vocals Giorgio Piazza –…