Darren Allison

Darren Allison (born May 1968, Ashington, Northumberland, England) is an English record producer, musician, and audio engineer, best known for his production work on such artists as Spiritualized,[1] The Divine Comedy,[2] and, more recently, Efterklang, Belle & Sebastian and Amatorski.[3][4]

Darren Allison
BornMay 1968 (age 52)
Ashington, Northumberland, England
OriginStakeford, Northumberland, England
GenresPop, rock, indie, post-rock, jazz, avant-garde, baroque pop, world, folk
Occupation(s)Record producer, musician, audio engineer
InstrumentsDrums, percussion, guitar
Years active1987–present
Websitedarrenallison.co.uk

Career

The Church Studios

Following a series of sessions with Dave Stewart at Ezee studios, in 1990, Allison joined the team at Eurythmics' The Church Studios as an in-house engineer. He remained there for the following five years, working on albums with indie bands such as My Bloody Valentine and Curve, and on Stewart's own sessions with such rock musicians as Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Bootsy Collins, and occasional visitor Bob Dylan.

Freelance

In 1995, Allison left The Church Studios, to concentrate on the production of Neil Hannon's third album under the moniker of The Divine Comedy. The album, entitled Casanova, was released in 1996 and spawned three top 20 hit singles. He was then invited to work with Spiritualized, on their album, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space.[1]

Selected discography

  • 1990: BAT – Angel Single (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1990: Silver BulletBring Down The Walls LP Tracks (Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1990: Jesus JonesDoubt LP tracks (Engineer)
(includes singles "Right Here, Right Now" and "International Bright Young Thing")
(includes "Still Feel the Rain" Single)
  • 1992: VegasVegas LP (Engineer)
  • 1992: SavageworldTimebomb Single (Mixing)
  • 1993: EurythmicsLive 1983-1989 LP tracks (Engineer)
  • 1993: The Divine ComedyLiberation LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion)
  • 1993: IoniSentence of Love Single (Mixing)
  • 1994: F.O.U.R.Wait Until Tonight Single (Mixing)
  • 1994: CatchersCotton Dress Single (Engineer)
  • 1994: CatchersShifting EP (Engineer)
  • 1994: The AlmightyWrench EP tracks (Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1994: Mike TVMoney Shot EP (Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1994: The Divine ComedyPromenade LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion)
  • 1994: Dave StewartGreetings From the Gutter LP (Engineer)
(includes "Heart of Stone" Single)
  • 1994: Nick Green – Where Love Is Found EP Track (Engineer)
  • 1994: Nick Green – Skeletons LP (Engineer)
  • 1995: Luz CasalComo La Flor Prometida LP (Engineer)
(includes "Entre Mis Recuerdos" Single)
  • 1995: Eusebe – "Summertime Healing" Single (Mixing)
  • 1995: The Orb feat. Instrumental – Oxbow Lakes EP track (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1995: Job – Rosary Beads 'n' Ice Cream LP (Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1995: Shakespears SisterSuddenly B Side (Engineer)
  • 1995: Eusebe – If Masser Says It's Good Single (Mixing)
  • 1995: The Divine ComedyCasanova LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion)
(includes singles "Something for the Weekend", "Becoming More Like Alfie", and "Frog Princess")
(includes Electricity Single)
  • 1997: BabybirdUgly Beautiful (US version) LP tracks (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1996: Clint BradleyThis Hour LP (Associate Producer/Engineer)
  • 1997: JackThe Jazz Age LP (Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
(includes "Steamin'" Single, and "Lolita" EP)
(includes "Late at Night" Single)
(includes singles "My Wonder Moon", "Silent Speech" and "Tao Perto Tao Longe")
  • 1999: Hands on ApproachBlown SpecialLP Bonus Disc (Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1999: BBMakSooner Or Later LP track (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 1999: Phase – 52 Minutes of your time LP (Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
(includes "Get Down" Single)
(includes "The Endless Road" Single)
  • 2001: MaggiulliA Bras Le Corps LP (Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Guitar/Keyboards)
  • 2002: Juan MartínCamino Latino LP (Additional Production/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 2002: Ten Speed Racer10SR LP (Mixing)
(includes singles "Your Demon Heart" and "Fifteen")
(includes singles "Mountain Snow" and "Another One Down")
(includes singles "Se Feliz", "Soy")
  • 2008: EfterklangCaravan Single (Mixing)
  • 2011: AmatorskiTbc LP (Additional Production/Mixing)
(includes "Soldier" Single)
  • 2012: The Blue Cats – "Billy Ruffians" Single (Mixing)
  • 2012: The Blue CatsBest Dawn Yet LP track (Mixing)
  • 2013: Equinox, the PeacekeeperBirdsongs on the Wasteland LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion)
  • 2013: Amatorski – "How Are You" Single (Additional Production/Mixing)
  • 2013: The Blue Cats – "The Norton Spirit" Single (Additional Production/Mixing)
  • 2013: Belle & SebastianThe Third Eye Centre LP track (Producer/Engineer)
  • 2014: Clint BradleyRiding After Midnight LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Guitar/Percussion)
  • 2015: Juan MartínLa Guitarra - Mi Vida LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 2015: Daisy Bell – London LP (Co-Producer/Mixing/Radiophonics)
  • 2019: Clint BradleySoul Of The West LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Programming/Guitar/Percussion/Drums/Mandolin)

References

  1. Kempster, Chris "Studio secrets of the stars – Ladies and Gentlemen-we are floating in Space" The Mix , Issue 54, Future Publishing, October 1998, p. 70
  2. Liner Notes – The Divine Comedy "A Secret History". Setanta Records SETCDL100
  3. "Amatorski - Interview". Bedroomdisco.de. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  4. "Darren Allison Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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