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Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]

Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]

Guns N’ Roses’ debut, Appetite for Destruction was a turning point for hard rock in the late ’80s — it was a dirty, dangerous, and mean record in a time when heavy metal meant nothing but a good time. On the surface, Guns N’ Roses may appear to celebrate the same things as their peers — namely, sex, liquor, drugs, and rock & roll — but there is a nasty edge to their songs, since Axl Rose doesn’t see much fun in the urban sprawl of L.A. and its parade of heavy metal thugs, cheap women, booze, and crime. Continue reading “Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]”

Def Leppard – CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}

Def Leppard - CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}

Def Leppard – CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}
EAC Rip | 14xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 6.90 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMC | Netherlands | Cat# Box 1: 0602557773583 / Cat# Box 2: 00602567313922
Genre: Hard Rock
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The Seeds – 5 Albums (1966-1968) [2010, Japanese Mini LP]

The Seeds - 5 Albums (1966-1968) [2010, Japanese Mini LP]

The Seeds – 5 Albums (1966-1968) [2010, Japanese Mini LP]
EAC Rip | 5xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.56 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Hayabusa Landings | Japan | Cat#: HYCA-2032~36 | Genre: Psychedelic Rock

The Seeds (1966) / A Web of Sound (1966) / Future (1967) / A Full Spoon of Seedy Blue (1967)
Raw & Alive: The Seeds in Concert at Merlin’s Music Box (1968)
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The Byrds – (Untitled) (1970) [1998, MFSL Remastered]

The Byrds - (Untitled) (1970) [1998, MFSL Remastered]

(Untitled) is the ninth album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in September 1970 on Columbia Records. It is a double album, with the first LP featuring live concert recordings from two early 1970 performances in New York City and with the second LP consisting of new studio recordings Continue reading “The Byrds – (Untitled) (1970) [1998, MFSL Remastered]”

The Youngbloods – Elephant Mountain (1969) {1989, MFSL Remastered}

The Youngbloods - Elephant Mountain (1969) {1989, MFSL Remastered}

The Youngbloods – Elephant Mountain (1969) {1989, MFSL Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 215 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL | Japan | Cat#: MFCD 792 | Genre: Pop Rock

Elephant Mountain (1969) is the Youngbloods’ third long-player and marks their debut as a trio — featuring Jesse Colin Young (bass/guitar/vocals), Joe Bauer (drums), and Lowell “Banana” Levinger (keyboards) — after the departure of co-founder Jerry Corbitt (guitar/vocals). Although the band initially formed out of the early ’60s Northeast folk scene, by the time this set was issued they had relocated to the pastoral Northern California county of Marin. Continue reading “The Youngbloods – Elephant Mountain (1969) {1989, MFSL Remastered}”

Rosemary Clooney And Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Blue Rose (1956) {1991, MFSL Remastered}

Rosemary Clooney And Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Blue Rose (1956) {1991, MFSL Remastered}

Rosemary Clooney And Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Blue Rose (1956) {1991, MFSL Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Photos Only
Total Size: 189 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL | USA | Cat#: MFCD 850 | Genre: Jazz

Rosemary Clooney may have seemed to be a surprising choice to be featured with Duke Ellington & His Orchestra, but this collaboration is extremely successful in spite of the fact that Clooney was unable to join the band in the studio due to complications of a very difficult pregnancy. The solution was for the band to record the music (after Billy Strayhorn made the first of several trips to Los Angeles to consult with her). The results are stunning and not in the least bit canned, due to the professionalism of all parties involved and a stellar engineering of the separately recorded tracks. Continue reading “Rosemary Clooney And Duke Ellington And His Orchestra – Blue Rose (1956) {1991, MFSL Remastered}”

Sarah Vaughan – A Time In My Life (1971) {1987, MFSL Remastered}

Sarah Vaughan - A Time In My Life (1971) {1987, MFSL Remastered}

Sarah Vaughan – A Time In My Life (1971) {1987, MFSL Remastered}
XLD Rip | FLAC Tracks+ Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 198 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL | USA | Cat#: MFCD 855 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Sarah Vaughan brings an almost chameleon-like presence to this album, which encompasses a decidedly — almost defiantly — contemporary repertory. Her gospel approach to “Imagine” could only have delighted John Lennon at the time, while for “Inner City Blues” she embraces a fiercely soulful jazz approach, the horn accompaniment in particular romping over the tune as much as she does. Continue reading “Sarah Vaughan – A Time In My Life (1971) {1987, MFSL Remastered}”

Sarah Vaughan – The Complete Sarah Vaughan Live In Japan (1973) {1987, MFSL Remastered}

Sarah Vaughan - The Complete Sarah Vaughan Live In Japan (1973) {1987, MFSL Remastered}

Sarah Vaughan – The Complete Sarah Vaughan Live In Japan (1973) {1987, MFSL Remastered}
XLD Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 569 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL | USA | Cat#: MFCD 2-844 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

This two-CD set contains all of the music that Sarah Vaughan recorded during her Tokyo concert for Mainstream. The 49-year-old singer is heard at the height of her powers, really digging into the standards and making magic out of such numbers as “Poor,” “‘Round Midnight,” “Willow Weep,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Summertime,” and “Bye Bye Blackbird.” This two-fer (which finds Sassy accompanied by pianist Carl Schroeder, bassist John Gianelli, and drummer Jimmy Cobb) gives one a definitive look at the brilliant (and sometimes miraculous) singer. Continue reading “Sarah Vaughan – The Complete Sarah Vaughan Live In Japan (1973) {1987, MFSL Remastered}”

Various Artists – The Best…Anthems…Ever! (1997)

Various Artists - The Best...Anthems...Ever! (1997)

The Wallflowers – The Wallflowers (1992)

The Wallflowers - The Wallflowers (1992)

The Wallflowers is The Wallflowers’ self-titled debut album, released on August 24, 1992 on Virgin Records. The song “Ashes to Ashes” was released as a single from the album a week before the album’s release.
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Rory Gallagher – Blues (2019) [3CD Set]

Rory Gallagher - Blues (2019) [3CD Set]

Featuring 32 previously unreleased recordings; Special guest sessions with Muddy Waters, Albert King, Jack Bruce, Lonnie Donegan and Chris Barber; The definitive blues collection from Rory’s solo career. Continue reading “Rory Gallagher – Blues (2019) [3CD Set]”

Kool & The Gang – Gold (2005) [2008, Japanese SHM-CD]

Kool & The Gang - Gold (2005) [2008, Japanese SHM-CD]

Believe it or not, Gold is the first compilation with U.S. distribution to provide a fair and rather thorough glance at Kool & the Gang’s career from 1969 through 1987. Dozens upon dozens of other sets either focus on one of the group’s distinct eras or attempt clumsily to appease those who want “Jungle Boogie” and “Joanna” in one spot. Continue reading “Kool & The Gang – Gold (2005) [2008, Japanese SHM-CD]”

The Wallflowers – Bringing Down The Horse (1996)

The Wallflowers - Bringing Down The Horse (1996)

No sophomore jinx here. Of course, there are only two Wallflowers left from their first release, so this could be called a whole new band. No matter, because the music here is assured and contemporary with just enough of the past showing through to catch one’s eye. Jakob Dylan has been polishing his compositional chops and it really shows on such cuts as “Invisible City,” the hit “6th Avenue Heartache” and especially “One Headlight.” A fine effort indeed. Continue reading “The Wallflowers – Bringing Down The Horse (1996)”

Various Artists – I Love Disco – Grand Prix 90’s (2010)

Various Artists - I Love Disco - Grand Prix 90's (2010)

Include Corona, Double You, Haddaway, Netzwerk, Playahitty , Vince Lancini, Blizzard, Maxx, Cappella, Indiana, Sharada House Gang, Space Master, Emotions, The Ethics and many more. Continue reading “Various Artists – I Love Disco – Grand Prix 90’s (2010)”

Lulu – The Collection (2008)

Lulu - The Collection (2008)

2008 digitally remastered collection from the Scottish vocalist who became one of the ’60s biggest female artists. 22 tracks including ‘To Sir With Love’, ‘The Boat That I Row’, ‘Love Loves To Love Love’ and many more. Continue reading “Lulu – The Collection (2008)”