Neil O'Connor Discography of CDs

Neil O'Connor music CDs Recording information: Genetic Studios; Trident Studios. Personnel: Robbie Grey (vocals); Aaron Davidson (guitar, keyboards); Mick Conroy, Gary McDowell, Tony Lowe (guitar); Gary Barnacle (horns); Graham Broad (drums); Neil O'Connor (programming). Audio Mixers: Alan Moulder; ...

Neil O'Connor albums Personnel: Hazel O'Connor (vocals, keyboards); Bob Carter (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Tony Visconti (vocals, keyboards); Neil O'Connor (guitar); Wesley Magoogan (saxophone); Andy Duncan (drums).

Neil O'Connor CD discography This album is a tribute to the punk movement of the mid-1970s: Die Toten Hosen, a German band, do versions of classic punk songs, with guest appearances by members of the original bands (The Vibrators, The Ramones, 999, etc.) who performed them. At once a tribute and a perfect calling card for an Anglophonic audience, Learning English is a hilarious romp through a slew of punk classics (and not-exactly classics) that's impossible to resist. Sure, many might want to hear the originals instead, but the fact remains that the quartet didn't become huge in their native country for nothing -- if the need is for loud, three-chord classics and shoutalong choruses, Die Toten Hosen can deliver in spades and with plenty of spirit. What seems like a gimmick -- the participation of at least one member from every band covered on the appropriate song -- actually makes Learning English feel like a great party album, with everyone taking a turn at the mike. If some voices are a bit thrashed with time, it's still good to hear everyone from Joey Ramone and the Damned's Captain Sensible to Chelsea's Gene October and Knox from the Vibrators take a bow. Even escaped U.K. convict Ronald Biggs, famous for his association with the post-Rotten Sex Pistols, takes a bow with "Punk Was," the one original on the album and a nostalgia-filled celebration. The choice of songs throughout may seem idiosyncratic -- one really needs ...

Neil O'Connor discography Audio Mixer: Neil O'Connor. Personnel: Nico Lelievre (guitar, programming); Neil O'Connor (guitar, programming).