Liam Watson (record producer)

Liam Watson is a British record producer and founder of Toe Rag Studios. Watson is perhaps best known for his work engineering and mixing the White Stripes' Elephant, receiving the 2004 Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.

Liam Watson
Known forEngineering, Mixing, Production
Notable work
Elephant (album)
WebsiteToe Rag Studios

Biography

Toe Rag studios
Main article: Toe Rag Studios

Watson established Toe Rag Studios in early 1991. He installed predominantly analogue recording equipment as he wanted to capture the sound of the 50's and 60's he loved; being particularly influenced by Joe Meek's and George Martin's production styles.[1] Watson works alongside film producer and musician Josh Collins, and retro-fashion designer, Barbara Hanf.

In late 2001, Watson began working with The Whites Stripes. That November, their song Well It's True That We Love One Another which was recorded at Toe Rag Studios. Then in April 2002 the majority of the other songs for the Elephant album where recorded at the studio, including Seven Nation Army.[2]

In 2004, Watson produced Fabienne Delsol's No Time For Sorrows album.[3]

In 2008, Watson produced Hooverdam, the studio album by ex-Stranglers lead singer Hugh Cornwell, which included "Please Don't Put Me on a Slow Boat to Trowbridge".

Watson also produced for the Bristols.

Discography

References
  1. James, Daniel (15 June 2016). "Liam Watson & Toe Rag Studios". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  2. "BBC – Radio 2 – Toerag Studios". 9 May 2008. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  3. "Fabienne Delsol – No Time For Sorrows". Discogs. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  4. Hooverdam – Hugh Cornwell | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 10 June 2020
  5. "Watch Madness get grilled by Chelsea Pensioners as they announce new album". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 15 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2020.


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