The Samples | ||||
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Released | 1989 | |||
Genre | Pop rock, reggae | |||
Label | Arista, What Are Records? | |||
Producer | Walt Beery | |||
The Samples chronology | ||||
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The Samples is the debut album by The Samples. Produced by Walt Beery, the album was initially recorded and released independently, but was later released on Arista Records in May 1989, and then re- re-released in 1993 on What Are Records?.
All songs written by Sean Kelly, except where noted.
808 State is an English electronic music group formed in 1987 in Manchester, taking its name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine. It was formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson. They released their debut album, Newbuild, in September 1988 and secured commercial success in 1989, when their song "Pacific State" was picked up by BBC Radio 1 DJ Gary Davies and charted for 11 weeks in the UK.
The Popes are a band originally formed by Shane MacGowan and Paul "Mad Dog" McGuinness, who play a blend of rock, Irish folk and Americana.
Fook is the second studio album by industrial rock supergroup Pigface, released in 1992 on Invisible Records.
The Samples is an American rock band formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1987. The band's name came from the members' early sustenance of food samples from the local grocery store. The music has been described as "reggae influenced rock/pop" and a cross between The Police and the Grateful Dead. The founding members were Sean Kelly (Guitar/Vocals), Charles Hambleton (Guitar), Andy Sheldon (Bass/Vocals), Jeep MacNichol (Drums/Vocals), and Al Laughlin (Keyboards/Vocals).
Never Say Die is the fourth studio album of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released in 1981. "The Coloring Song" was a radio hit for the band and sales were higher for this album than the previous. This album set the stage for Petra's success in the 1980s and their next few albums duplicated much of the formula, as well as repeated the "guitar" theme on the album cover.
Back with a Heart is the sixteenth studio album by British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John. It was released by MCA Nashville on 12 May 1998 in the United States. Her first album in four years, it marked her return to country music after two decades.
"Vegas Two Times" is a song by Welsh rock band Stereophonics from their third studio album, Just Enough Education to Perform (2001). Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 1 April 2002, reaching number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 39 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Underwater People is the second album by The Samples. It contained live material, demos, unreleased songs, and alternate versions. It was released on November 30, 1991, and re-released by What Are Records? in 1992.
Grit is the last studio album by the Scottish Celtic fusion artist Martyn Bennett. It was released on 13 October 2003 on the Real World label.
Oomalama is the debut album by Scottish pop rock band Eugenius, released in 1992. The band had released one single and an EP on Paperhouse Records prior to this album, however, Oomalama was their first release under Atlantic Records.
No Room is an album by the Boulder, Colorado, band the Samples, released in 1992. Prior to recording the album, the band left Arista Records to regain control of their musical direction.
Especially for You is the eleventh studio album by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in 1981. Three singles were released from the album which all reached the top ten. These were "Miracles" (#4), "If I Needed You" (#3) and "Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good" (#1). The album peaked at #5 in the U.S. and reached #109 on the Billboard 200. This album, paired with his previous album, I Believe in You, were re-released on one CD in 1989.
My Farewell to Elvis is the twenty-seventh studio album by American country music singer Merle Haggard, released in 1977 and his second release for MCA Records. It reached Number 6 on the Country album chart. The single "From Graceland to the Promised Land" reached number 4 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The album is a tribute to the music of Elvis Presley, who died on August 16, 1977. He is backed by Roy Nichols, Ronnie Reno, and Mark Yeary of The Strangers.
The Last Drag is the third studio album by the Samples. It was released in 1993.
So Much for the Ten Year Plan: A Retrospective 1990–2000 is a compilation album by the Northern Irish rock band Therapy? and the second to be released by Ark 21 Records. It was released on 2 October 2000 and allowed the band to fulfill some outstanding obligations to Universal Records. Two new tracks, "Bad Karma Follows You Around" and "Fat Camp", were specially recorded in May 2000 for inclusion on the album. The album reached number 111 in the UK Albums Chart.
Autopilot is the fourth studio album by Boulder, Colorado band The Samples, released in 1994.
Outpost is an album by the Boulder, Colorado-based band the Samples, released in 1996. The first single was "The Lost Children ". The band promoted Outpost by playing the H.O.R.D.E. Festival.
The Divine Feminine is the fourth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on September 16, 2016, by REMember Music and Warner Bros. Records. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla Sign, and Ariana Grande, among others.
Tennessee Christmas is the nineteenth studio album and fourth solo Christmas album by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Amy Grant. It was released on October 21, 2016 on Capitol and Sparrow Records. The album is a collection of new recordings, Christmas song favorites, a re-recording of the album title track and a duet with her husband Vince Gill.
The Album is the third studio album by American singer Teyana Taylor. The album was released on June 19, 2020, through GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings, almost exactly two years after her 8 track second album K.T.S.E. The album was preceded by the release of six singles "How You Want It?", "Morning", "We Got Love", "Made It", "Bare wit Me" and "Wake Up Love". The 23-track album features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Kehlani, Big Sean, Lauryn Hill, Future, Rick Ross, Quavo, and Missy Elliott. Taylor's husband, Iman Shumpert and their daughter Junie also appear.