White Music (Crack the Sky album)
Encyclopedia
White Music is the fourth studio album
by American
rock
band Crack the Sky
, released on LP in 1980 (see 1980 in music
) by Lifesong Records (catalog #LS 8028). It was the first release from the newly reformed Crack the Sky, whose lineup included only two members from the original band: singer/songwriter John Palumbo and guitarist Rick Witkowski.
note: on the 2001 CD, "Hot Razors" and "Poptown" are the first two tracks on the CD, and "A Girl Like Mom" and "She's So Clean" are the last two.
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by American
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rock
Rock music
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band Crack the Sky
Crack the Sky
Crack the Sky is an American progressive rock band formed in Weirton, West Virginia in the early 1970s. In 1975, Rolling Stone Magazine declared their first album "debut album of the year", and in 1978, Rolling Stone Record Guide compared them to Steely Dan; their first three albums charted on the...
, released on LP in 1980 (see 1980 in music
1980 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1980.-January–March:*January 1**Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Elizabeth II.**The Zorros audition drummer Greg Pedley....
) by Lifesong Records (catalog #LS 8028). It was the first release from the newly reformed Crack the Sky, whose lineup included only two members from the original band: singer/songwriter John Palumbo and guitarist Rick Witkowski.
Track listing
Bonus tracks on the 2001 CD version- "Hot Razors" (f2) – 4:53
- by Feed da Cat 2, John Palumbo (guitars, voice) and Ian Palumbo (drums), with Ronnie Zebron (lead guitar)
- "Poptown" (demo) – 1:37
- "A Girl Like Mom" – 4:06
- "She's So Clean" – 3:47
note: on the 2001 CD, "Hot Razors" and "Poptown" are the first two tracks on the CD, and "A Girl Like Mom" and "She's So Clean" are the last two.
The band
- John Palumbo — Lead vocal, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Rick Witkowski — Guitars, drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
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Additional musicians
- Deborah Kucan — Back-up vocals ("Techni Generation")
- Richard Hunt — Back-up vocals ("Techni Generation")
- Robin Denning — The orchestra, Crack Pack Horns
Production
- Terence P. Minogue — Producer
- Rick Witkowski — Producer
- Jeffrey Sharp — Executive producer
- Victor Giordano — Engineer
- Ted Jensen — Mastering
- Elliott Federman — Remastering (2001 CD)
Additional credits
- Jeffery Sharp — Protection
- Terence P. Minogue — String arrangement
- Recorded at Flite III Recorders, Baltimore, MarylandMarylandMaryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
- Mastered at Sterling Sound, New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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strings - John Palumbo — Album concept
- Consuelo Y. Regan — Album design
- Special thanks: Richard Klotzman, J. DeCesare, Gordon Miller Music, Belli Music, Inc., The Bel Loc (Bill Doxanas), Frank Ayd III and all at Flite III, Cindy Markus, Darrell Grysko for the demo recordings at the Attic, Mary, Kook's, Julie, Jane and Our Families
- Recorded ZenLabs, New Jersey, 2001 ("Hot Razors" (f2))
- Amy Bennick — Art direction (2001 CD)
- Rick Sapphire — Photography (2001 CD
- Remastered at SAJE Sound, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...