Oscar Peterson / Michel Legrand – Trail Of Dreams: A Canadian Suite (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Oscar Peterson / Michel Legrand – Trail Of Dreams: A Canadian Suite (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Oscar Peterson / Michel Legrand – Trail Of Dreams: A Canadian Suite (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.20 GB (ISO) + 2.62 GB (FLAC Mch) + 982 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Telarc | US | Cat#: SACD-63500 | Genre: Easy Listening

The Trail of Dreams suite, composed by the country’s most famous jazz musician, was commissioned to commemorate the trail. Oscar Peterson has explored nationalistic themes before, and, like his 1964 Canadiana suite, this one is inspired by the changing landscape and shifting cultures encountered in crossing so vast a country, from the Celtic reel of “Dancetron” to a minuet. Michel LeGrand provides string arrangements for Peterson’s themes, expanding and supporting the work of Peterson’s quartet: guitarist Ulf Wakenius, bassist Niels Henning-Orsted Pedersen, and drummer Martin Drew. Continue reading “Oscar Peterson / Michel Legrand – Trail Of Dreams: A Canadian Suite (2000) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Sting – Duets (2020)

Sting - Duets (2020)

Sting – Duets (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 496 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: A&M | EU | Cat#: 00602435364995 | Genre: Adult Contemporary

A companion album of sorts to 2019’s My Songs, Duets collects 17 duets Sting has recorded over the years. Some of these tracks appeared on soundtracks, some were included on albums by his duet partners, others — including “September,” a song recorded with Zucchero that makes its debut here — trickled out on compilations. Continue reading “Sting – Duets (2020)”

Dusty Springfield – Dusty In Memphis (1969) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dusty Springfield - Dusty In Memphis (1969) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dusty Springfield – Dusty In Memphis (1969) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Scans Included
Total Size: 1.74 GB (ISO) + 829 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CAPP 8214 SA | Genre: Pop, Soul

Sometimes memories distort or inflate the quality of recordings deemed legendary, but in the case of Dusty in Memphis, the years have only strengthened its reputation. The idea of taking England’s reigning female soul queen to the home of the music she had mastered was an inspired one. Continue reading “Dusty Springfield – Dusty In Memphis (1969) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Kylie Minogue – Enjoy Yourself (1989) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Kylie Minogue - Enjoy Yourself (1989) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Kylie Minogue – Enjoy Yourself (1989) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
DVD | PAL 16:9 (720×480) VBR | Dolby AC3 (2.0)
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.21 GB (CD) + 3.09 GB (DVD) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: PWL Records / Cherry Red | EU | Cat#: KYLIE 2 T | Genre: Synth-pop, Pop
Update: Added Bonus DVD

Enjoy Yourself is the second album by Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue. It was released by PWL on 9 October 1989. The album was produced and written by Stock Aitken Waterman, with the exception of “Tears on My Pillow”. It has been noted that the album is very similar to Minogue’s debut album, Kylie. Continue reading “Kylie Minogue – Enjoy Yourself (1989) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]”

Barry Gibb & Friends – Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1 (2021) {WEB Hi-Res}

Barry Gibb & Friends - Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1 (2021) {WEB Hi-Res}

Barry Gibb & Friends – Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1 (2021) {WEB Hi-Res}
WEB Download | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 941 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol Records | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook, Vol. 1 may be a bit of a departure for Barry Gibb, who spent his career exploring the byways of pop music as a member of the Bee Gees, but it fits into a long line of albums where a pop star revisits his catalog through the prism of country music. Continue reading “Barry Gibb & Friends – Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1 (2021) {WEB Hi-Res}”

Dr. Hook – Gold (2020)

Dr. Hook - Gold (2020)

Dr. Hook – Gold (2020)
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 888 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Demon Music Group | EU | Cat#: CRIMCD687 | Genre: Pop, Disco

Three CD collection, the only Dr. Hook compilation you’ll ever need. Formed in New Jersey in 1968, Dr. Hook were an American rock band who found international success and became a household name throughout the ’70s and ’80s. Led by Dennis Locorriere and Ray Sawyer, the group were known for signature songs such as ‘The Cover of Rolling Stone’ and later disco-influenced soft rock tracks including ‘Sexy Eyes’ and ‘Better Love Next Time’ The group achieved an impressive 6 UK Top 10 singles including ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘A Little Bit More’ and the #1 hit ‘When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman’. Continue reading “Dr. Hook – Gold (2020)”

Wax – Live In Concert 1987 (2019) [2CD+DVD]

Wax - Live In Concert 1987 (2019) [2CD+DVD]

Wax – Live In Concert 1987 (2019) [2CD+DVD]
EAC Rip | 2x CD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD | NTSC 4:3 (720×480) VBR | LPCM (2.0)
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 677 MB (CDs) + 1.88 GB (DVD) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Esoteric Recordings | EU | Cat#: ECLEC32690 | Genre: Pop

Live archive release featuirng a previously unreleased concert by Wax, recorded in Harrogate in November 1987. Wax was a collaboration between two highly respected song writers and musicians, namely American Andrew Gold and Graham Gouldman. Both Gold and Gouldman had enjoyed successful careers before coming together. Andrew Gold had recorded four acclaimed albums for Asylum Records and had enjoyed hits with such classic songs as ‘Lonely Boy’, ‘Never Let Her Slip Away’, ‘Thank You For Being a Friend’ and ‘Kiss This One Goodbye’. Continue reading “Wax – Live In Concert 1987 (2019) [2CD+DVD]”

Michael Bolton – Greatest Hits 1985-1995 (1995) [2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Michael Bolton - Greatest Hits 1985-1995 (1995) [2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Michael Bolton – Greatest Hits 1985-1995 (1995) [2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.14 GB (ISO) + 1.58 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | US | Cat#: CS 67300 | Genre: Pop
Continue reading “Michael Bolton – Greatest Hits 1985-1995 (1995) [2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Andy Williams - The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963)
[Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 213 MB (CD-Quality) + 1.92 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | Genre: Easy Listening, Christmas

Popular songs are often associated with the vocalists that made them famous but few artists actually have the distinction of having a “theme” song along the lines of Bob Hope with “Thanks for the Memories.” Even fewer can claim to have two theme songs attached to them and Andy Williams is one of those fortunate stars. After “Moon River” became forever linked to Williams, he recorded a holiday song for his first Christmas album that gave him a yuletide hit and theme song. Continue reading “Andy Williams – The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) [Official Digital Release] [2013, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Eugene Ruffolo – Even Santa Gets The Blues (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eugene Ruffolo - Even Santa Gets The Blues (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eugene Ruffolo – Even Santa Gets The Blues (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.12 GB (ISO) + 978 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4066.2 | Genre: Pop, World, Xmas

When it comes to Christmas, there are two camps. There are those who find it commercial and hollow, and those who are bewitched by the season’s traditions, music, and unique magic. 1 fall decidedly in the latter category. lt’s long been an ambition of mine to record a Christmas CD, and when I approached Günter Pauler with the idea last year, he was more than enthusiastic. Continue reading “Eugene Ruffolo – Even Santa Gets The Blues (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.96 GB (ISO) + 1.36 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CAPP 094 SA | Genre: Easy Listening, Jazz, Xmas
Continue reading “Various Artists – The Wonderful Sounds Of Christmas (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Rosemary Clooney – White Christmas (1996) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rosemary Clooney - White Christmas (1996) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rosemary Clooney – White Christmas (1996) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.26 GB (ISO) + 1.00 GB (FLAC Stereo) + 2.63 GB (FLAC Mch) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Jazz | US | Cat#: SACD-1018-6 | Genre: Christmas, Easy Listening

Although Rosemary Clooney had a major part in the famous film White Christmas back in 1954, this was her first full Christmas album and it was a big seller when it was released late in 1996. From the jazz standpoint, there is not much here, as Clooney is accompanied by a huge orchestra conducted and mostly arranged by Peter Matz. Continue reading “Rosemary Clooney – White Christmas (1996) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”