Tag: Daniel Lanois

Syd Straw, Surprise, 1989 on Virgin

Syd Straw’s career started as a backup singer for Pat Benatar, and fronting Golden Palaminos on a couple of their albums. This was her solo debut, with MIchael…

Peter Gabriel, Birdy (Music From the Film), 1985 on Geffen.

Peter Gabriel, Birdy (Music From the Film), 1985 on Geffen. Gabriel used some instrumental themes and sections from existing work as well as wholly new music Daniel Lanois…

U2, The Unforgettable Fire, 1984 on Island

U2, The Unforgettable Fire, 1984 on Island Soundtrack to much of my adolescence – big shift for the band after Boy->October->War and Under a Blood Red Sky Produced…

Robbie Robertson, Self-titled, 1987 on Geffen.

Robbie Robertson, Self-titled, 1987 on Geffen. Great solo debut from Robbie Robertson of The Band, with appearances by The BoDeans, U2, and Peter Gabriel Co-produced by Robertson and…