"even rehearsed them before we went in."" In Modern Drummer magazine, Copeland considers ""Reggatta de Blanc"" to be the 'best Police record.' Against the wishes of A&M, who had wanted to equip the promising band with a bigger studio and more famous producer, the Police opted to again record at Surrey Sound with Nigel Gray. The small budget (between £6,000 and £9,000) was easily covered by the profits of their previous album, ""Outlandos d'Amour"", further ensuring that the record label would have no control over the actual creation of the band's music. Whereas ""Outlandos d'Amour"" had benefited from one of"
"band's 1978 debut album ""Outlandos d'Amour"". ""Reggatta de Blanc"" proved both more popular and successful than its predecessor. The title track earned the band their first Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1980. In 2012, the album was ranked No. 372 on ""Rolling Stone"" magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. ""Reggatta de Blanc"" took four weeks to record, spaced over several months. Unlike its successor, ""Zenyatta Mondatta"", there was no pressure on the band. Stewart Copeland described it, ""We just went into the studio and said, 'Right, who's got the first song?' We hadn't"
"2007 for a one-off world tour that ended in August 2008. Their 1978 debut album, ""Outlandos d'Amour"", reached No. 6 in the UK Albums Chart. Their second album ""Reggatta de Blanc"" (1979), became the first of four consecutive UK No. 1 albums with its lead single, ""Message in a Bottle"", their first UK number one. Their next two albums, ""Zenyatta Mondatta"" (1980) and ""Ghost in the Machine"" (1981), saw further critical and commercial success. Their final studio album, ""Synchronicity"" (1983), was No. 1 in both the UK and the US, selling over 8 million copies in the US alone. ""Every"
"Classics"". A&M Records first remastered the album for release in the United States in 1990, as CD #CD-3720. Frank DeLuna and Marv Bornstein mastered the original 1980 vinyl LP, but it's unclear if they also remastered the compact disc. Copeland said that the group arrived at the album's title after deciding it should roll off the tongue. ""Zenyatta Mondatta"" are invented portmanteau words, hinting at Zen, at Jomo Kenyatta, at the French word for the world (""le monde"") and at Reggatta, from the previous album's name, ""Reggatta de Blanc"". ""It means everything. It's the same explanation that applies to the"
"UK, becoming a substantial hit, peaking at No. 2. The group's first single, ""Fall Out"", was re-issued in late 1979, and became a minor chart hit, peaking at No. 47 in the UK. In October 1979, the group released their second album, ""Reggatta de Blanc"", which topped the UK Albums Chart, and became the first of four consecutive UK No. 1 studio albums. The album spawned the hit singles ""Message in a Bottle"" (No. 1 UK, No. 2 Canada, No. 5 Australia) and ""Walking on the Moon"" (No. 1 UK). The album's singles failed to dent the US top 40,"
"the band's first studio album, also called ""Rouge"" (2002). The song was produced by Rick Bonadio and its lyrics were written by Milton Guedes. ""Beijo Molhado"" is a very bubblegum pop song that talks about a love of summer that was marked, and the protagonist of the song sings about the desire to kiss the loved one again. The song was released early in 2003, replacing ""Ragatanga"" on the radios. Following the success of ""Ragatanga"", which was more than 2 months at the top of the charts, Sony Music decided to release the third official single from the album. Since"
"they could not improve upon the band's mix and released the original mix for the single. When it became the band's first hit, the record label quickly approved the release of the by-then finished album. Miles Copeland had originally wanted to name the album ""Police Brutality."" However, after hearing ""Roxanne"" and then envisioning a more romantic image for the band, he proposed ""Outlandos d'Amour"" instead. This title was a loose French translation of ""Outlaws of Love"", with the first word being a combination of the words ""outlaws"" and ""commandos"", and ""d'Amour"" meaning ""of love"". The album, while at times incorporating"
"Jean-Pierre Barda Disco Extravaganza Disco Extravaganza is the first studio album by the Swedish pop group Army of Lovers, released in 1990. In the USA, the album was simply titled ""Army of Lovers"". The track list is slightly different and some songs were remixed for the US version. ""Supernatural"" and ""Ride the Bullet"" were re-recorded for inclusion on ""Massive Luxury Overdose"", the band's second and most successful album (""My Army Of Lovers"" was also included, but not re-recorded). The album was first planned to be released only in Scandinavia, but in winter of 90/91 when they performed in Super Channel-show,"
"Tour"" (2003) to the ""Mil e Uma Noites Tour"" (2005). Following the success of the debut album, ""Rouge"" (2002), which sold more than 1 million copies, and the hit ""Ragatanga"", which was more than 2 months at the top of the charts, Sony Music decided to launch a new album of the band, following the same format of the first album, with the difference of bringing a new style for the group. For that, was brought to the album the zouk rhythm that already was present in the musical scene mainly in Europe. The rhythm has a similarity with the"
"and released their debut, self-titled album in 1973. Two members, Lino Vaccina and Walter Maioli, left soon afterwards to pursue a collaboration with Trilok Gurtu. All three returned for their second album, ""La Terra"", which was released in 1974. Following this, the band moved to Morocco to produce their third album, ""Tappeto Volante"", in 1976. Many of the band members went on to other music ventures. Maioli went on to the Futuro Antico project, Cavallanti to the band Muzik Circus, Gurtu to world music. Aktuala Aktuala were a pioneering band from Italy, formed in 1972. The name comes from the"
"on ""Reggatta de Blanc."" The album initially performed poorly due to low exposure and an unfavourable reaction from the BBC to its first two singles, ""Can't Stand Losing You"" and ""Roxanne"" (about suicide and prostitution, respectively). As Sting describes: The band's low-budget tour of America in support of the album made people across the country aware of the band, and especially ""Roxanne"". The song received more and more airplay from radio DJs in both the United States and the United Kingdom in April 1979. When A&M re-released ""Roxanne"", it went to No. 12 on the UK charts, and ""Can't Stand"
"but ""Reggatta de Blanc"" still hit No. 25 on the US album charts. The band's first live performance of ""Message in a Bottle"" was on the BBC's television show ""Rock Goes to College"" filmed at Hatfield Polytechnic College in Hertfordshire. The instrumental title track ""Regatta de Blanc"" won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. In February 1980, the single ""So Lonely"" was re-issued in the UK. Originally a non-charting flop when first issued in late 1978, upon re-release the track became a UK top 10 hit, peaking at No. 6. In March 1980, the Police began their first"
"Disco Extravaganza Disco Extravaganza is the first studio album by the Swedish pop group Army of Lovers, released in 1990. In the USA, the album was simply titled ""Army of Lovers"". The track list is slightly different and some songs were remixed for the US version. ""Supernatural"" and ""Ride the Bullet"" were re-recorded for inclusion on ""Massive Luxury Overdose"", the band's second and most successful album (""My Army Of Lovers"" was also included, but not re-recorded). The album was first planned to be released only in Scandinavia, but in winter of 90/91 when they performed in Super Channel-show, 40 million"
"band's first album, Recreation, was released in June 2004. Shortly before the album tour, Sandra Myers took over as female lead vocalist. JWP members Jake White and Faris Faris were contracted to write songs for two independent movie releases by film company New Generation Cinema in 2004.[1] In May 2005, the band released its sophomore effort, Southbound, followed by another summer tour. After the tour, both Faris brothers, Atkins, and Myers left the group. White and Sierpowski acted as a duo in making the third (and final) Jake White Project album, On My Own, in June 2006. Following the release"
"Zinatra Zinatra was a Dutch hard rock band. The band released their debut album in 1988, which contained the single ""Love or Loneliness"", a song that was successful in the national music chart, peaking at #18. The following singles were ""Somewhere"" and ""Lookin' for Love"". Later the band was the opening act for David Lee Roth in his tour called ""Skyscraper"". In 1989 the band performed a tour that went to South Africa and South America. In 1990, Robby Valentine joined the band as keyboardist, besides participating in the compositions. In spring 1990, the second album, called ""The Great Escape"""
"was released and charted at #72 in the Netherlands. The first single ""There She Was"", reached #48 in the Netherlands. The other singles from the album, ""Love Never Dies"" and ""Two Sides of Love"", did not enter into any music chart. In 1992 Robby Valentine left the band. Later the singer Joss Mennen also left the band to form the band Mennen. Zinatra Zinatra was a Dutch hard rock band. The band released their debut album in 1988, which contained the single ""Love or Loneliness"", a song that was successful in the national music chart, peaking at #18. The following"
"Ottaviano co-writing six of the tracks, and Jade Lee contributing to two. One of the songs recorded was a cover song of ""Die Matrosen"" (""The Sailor"", in English), originally by the all-girl Swiss post-punk band LiLiPUT, which features a catchy chorus of whistling. Recording of the album was finally finished in January 1986. The eponymous debut album ""Book of Love"" was finally released on April 1, 1986. The album cover consists of four black and white photos of the band members, shot by Michael Halsband, along with an overlapping band name/album title in calligraphy by Herbert Lee, a relation to"
"Timbaland, after the Timberland brand of construction boots. He and Magoo became part of SCI Zakys School stable of Swing Mob signees known as ""Da Bassment"" crew, joining artists such as R&B singer Ginuwine, male vocal group Playa (Smoke E. Digglera, Static Major and Digital Black), and the girl group Sugah. Timbaland did production work on a number of projects with DeVante, including the 1995 Jodeci LP ""The Show, The After-Party, The Hotel"", and Sista’s (unreleased) début LP ""4 All the Sistas Around da World"". Elliott began receiving recognition as a songwriter for artists such as R&B girl group 702"
"Jakarta"" (Jakarta Institute Of Arts). The two formed the band with their colleague, Saleh in 2002. In 2004, Ricky Virgana, John Navid and Aprimela Prawidiyanti (Ricky Virgana’s wife) joined. The band came up with the name due to the fad of wearing white shoes at the school where they met. The band sings the majority of its songs in Indonesian. In 2005, the band released their self-titled album on Aksara Records. In 2007, they released an EP titled ""Skenario Masa Muda"" in 2007. Eventually, the band was signed by Minty Fresh, and re-released their self-titled album for an international release."
"Arnaud Rebotini Arnaud Rebotini is a French musician. He is a member of the band Black Strobe, which released their debut album ""Burn Your Own Church"" in 2007. He has previously been a member of the death metal band Post Mortum, which later became Swamp. In 1998, he participated in the album ""One Trip / One Noise"" by Noir Desir with the track ""Lazy (Zend Avesta mix)"". In 2000, he released an experimental pop album ""Organique"" under the pseudonym of Zend Avesta. In late 2008 he released ""Music Components"" with Citizen Records. In 2009 he released a remix version, ""Music"
"Before their third studio album release, Titta Tani joined the band, becoming the new DGM singer. ""Dreamland"" was subsequently released in December 2001. In springtime 2001, Andrea Arcangeli (Airlines Of Terror, Solisia, Concept, ex-River of Change) became the new DGM bass player just before the Italian dates for ""Dreamland"" promotion. In 2002 the band was signed by Italian independent label Scarlet Records. ""Hidden Place"" was released in May 2003 with a new progressive sound from the new keyboard player Fabio Sanges (Abstracta). The fourth album received excellent reviews on many magazines and web magazines from all over the world. Following"
"notable acts including Jersey favorites Lady Radiator. He is well known for his Gaming blog on YouTube under the name ""akaTRENT"". Paolo Dell'olio was a previously a member of Milan Italy-based band, The New Story. (EMI) The band's first album, ""Good Night Glamour, Good Morning Disaster"", was recorded at Near Studios in Long Branch, New Jersey. The album was mixed and produced by long-time friends Bart Schoudel and Ron Haney of the band The Churchills. The album was recorded in a span of one and a half months in November/December 2007. Late December 2007, the album was mastered by Chris"
"left the band and Hindman, having completed his pharmacy degree at university, rejoined. The band's single ""Garden Of Your Smile""/""We Can't Know The Reason Why"" began to get airplay in early 1971. In mid 1971 their first album ""Garden Of Smiles"" was released. It wasn't until they entered the 1971 New Zealand Television songwriting contest ""Studio One"" and became winners, that they rose to prominence. ""L'Amour est l'enfant de la Liberte (Love is the child of Freedom)"" written by John Smith established the band nationwide and they frequently toured with and/or supported overseas acts such as Cilla Black, The Beach"
"out best sellers including ""Makambo Ezali Borreaux"", ""12,600 Letters to Franco"", ""Pesa Position"", ""Mario"" and ""Boma Ngai na Boma Yo"". By this time, Madilu System had taken over as the lead vocalist. In 1986, Josky Kiambukuta and Zitani Dalienst Ya Ntesa, two vocalists who felt they were not getting enough prime time exposure led another mass exodus to form their own band. Around this time, Simaro Lutumba released an album outside the OK Jazz system, featuring the song ""Maya"". During the same timeframe, Malage de Lugendo, a vocalist, was recruited. Also Kiesse Diambu ya Ntessa from Afrisa and female vocalist"
"formed in 1982 by Mark Reilly (vocals), Danny White (keyboards), and Kito Poncioni (bass), all of whom had just left art pop group, Blue Rondo A La Turk. Also on board from the beginning was then-unknown Polish vocalist Basia Trzetrzelewska. Initially, the band was known as ""Bronze"", before settling on the name Matt Bianco in 1983. The group was pictured as a quartet for their first single (""Get Out of Your Lazy Bed""/""Big Rosie""), although Poncioni only played on the non-album B-side ""Big Rosie"". Poncioni then dropped out of the group before the recording of Matt Bianco's first album, 1984's"
"Tzant Tzant was a British electronic music group, which had three Top 40 singles between 1996 and 1998. Their debut ""Hot and Wet (Believe It)"", featuring Verna Francis, made number 36 in the UK Singles Chart during September 1996, and two further singles (""Sounds of Wickedness"", their most successful single, and ""Bounce with the Massive"") would make the Top 40 in 1998. Tzant's first two releases also found moderate success in the US Hot Dance Club Play chart. The group consisted of Jamie White, Marcus Thomas (aka ODC MC, formerly of Clock) and Moussa Clarke, who also released records under"
"Boys, Robin Gibb, Neil Sedaka and Lobo amongst others. ""L'Amour"" went on to achieve double gold for sales in excess of 125,000, remarkable by NZ standards of the time. The second album ""Land Of New Vigour and Zeal"" came out in 1972 and produced two more singles, ""Holy Morning""/""Two Ways To Look"" and ""No Money On Our Trees""/""When Will The Seasons Bring"". These two songs reaching numbers 3 and 21 respectively on the national charts. A third album ""Holy Morning"" was also released in 1972. It contained songs from the first two albums, plus a few new songs. Two more"
"met in 1985 in a post-punk club in Paris (Le Saint), the city where Leithana lived. Deraclamo at that time roamed around London, Paris and Barcelona. They immediately decided to make music together, considering their love for music and the coincidence of their musical taste, especially regarding the dark and post-punk London scene. In addition, both had the same sense of freedom, that would induce a continuous wandering in the following years, a theme developed in their CD ""Planetes"". To realize their musical project, in 1987 both moved to Paganotti, a mountain village in Italy, where they made their first"
"60,000 records and performed more than 400 concerts (with a total of 680,000 people among the audience), while collecting more than 254,000,000 Lire for charity. Their second album, ""Cosmolandia"", was released in 1998 and sold more than 3,000 copies; it contains an unedited song ""Cosmolandia"" as sung by Franco Malerba, the first Italian astronaut in space for NASA in 1992 with the Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-46. In 1999 the Space Shuttle Discovery STS-103 was launched from Cape Canaveral transporting the album on board . ""Cosmolandia"" was the first Italian song album to fly to space. Buio Pesto even produced the"
"soon after that. Rodolfo Cava returned for a brief time, and Shito Molina got ill and could not sing anymore. As the band was about to record their first album and needed a singer immediately, Saúl Blanch returned to the band and helped record it. The album ""Rata Blanca"" was released in 1988, with nine songs. On that year they took part in the ""Halley en Obras"" concert, along with Alakrán, JAF and Kamikaze. Polygram requested that the band could create an album which would have high sales in the first semester to renew the contract, and the band made"
"Tettas"" and ""To Brazil"", which were released as singles before the release of the tracks as a debut album titled ""Up & Down - The Party Album"" in the Netherlands. In 1998, with the addition of the three new members Denise Post-Van Rijswijk, Roy den Burger and Robin Pors and existing member Sasabone, the now four-piece entered the UK chart at number 4 with ""Up and Down"" and their follow-up ""We Like to Party (The Vengabus)"" peaked at number 1 in Belgium and was a Top 10 hit in other European countries, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It"
"recording of this album began, guitarist Paul Laventure left the band. As a result the album was recorded as a four-piece with Laurent Barnard, the band's main songwriter, recording all of the guitar parts himself. Orchestra of Wolves Orchestra of Wolves is the debut album by English hardcore punk band Gallows. It was produced by Banks of fellow Hertfordshire band Haunts and released by In at the Deep End Records on 25 September 2006. A limited edition was re-issued in the United Kingdom in June 2007 with a bonus disc featuring live session tracks, two new songs and two covers."
"her debut single ""I'm Outta Love"" was a global smash hit in 2000, topping the charts in Belgium, Australia and New Zealand, peaking at number two in France, Switzerland, Italy and Ireland as well as also reaching number six both in Germany and the UK. In the U.S., it was only a minor radio hit. The second single ""Not That Kind"" reached number 11 in the UK and became a top 10 hit in Italy. It also entered the top 20 in Switzerland and France. ""Cowboys & Kisses"" was released as the third single from the album, charting in the"