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Country Joe McDonald – Paradise With An Ocean View (1975) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Country Joe McDonald - Paradise With An Ocean View (1975) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Country Joe McDonald – Paradise With An Ocean View (1975) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
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Total Size: 866 MB (Hi-Res) + 255 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-056 | Genre: Folk Rock, Country Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

Country Joe (Joseph Allen) McDonald is an American musician from the 60s’ psychedelic rock group Country Joe and the Fish. Since the breakup of his group in 1971, McDonald continued to convey his political and ecological views through his music. This 1975 album, which includes the anthemic tune “Save the Whales!”, reflected an increase in McDonald’s ecological commitment, and features former Fish Bruce Barthol and ex-Instant Action Jug Band member Phil Marsh. Continue reading “Country Joe McDonald – Paradise With An Ocean View (1975) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Los Lobos – Native Sons (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Los Lobos - Native Sons (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Los Lobos – Native Sons (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 333 MB (CD-Quality) + 1.04 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: New West Records | Genre: Pop Rock, Country

Los Lobos named their debut album Just Another Band from East L.A. back in 1978, when they were still primarily playing acoustic music. While the title was meant to be tongue in cheek, their hometown is clearly a major part of who they are and what they do. It’s hard to imagine another city giving them the fertile ground to create their trademark fusion of rock, blues, folk, Latin, R&B, and Tex-Mex that manages to be more than the sum of that remarkable list of parts. Continue reading “Los Lobos – Native Sons (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Steve Hackett – Premonitions: The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 (2015) [Box Set, Remastered, 10CD + 4DVD + Hi-Res]

Steve Hackett - Premonitions: The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 (2015) [Box Set, Remastered, 10CD + 4DVD + Hi-Res]

Steve Hackett – Premonitions: The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 (2015)
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4x DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) | DTS-96/24 (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | Dolby AC3 (5.1)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
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Total Size: 3.40 GB (CDs) + 8.66 GB (DVDs) + 9.37 GB (Hi-Res) + 760 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal / Virgin | EU | Cat#: 474-141-4 | Genre: Progressive Rock

‘Premonitions – The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983′, a comprehensive reissue project that includes his first 6 albums, together with a wealth of previously unavailable recordings as well as remixes by Steven Wilson. ‘Premonitions’ comes in a super deluxe box set featuring a total of 135 songs on 10 CDs and 4 DVDs, plus an extensive booklet. Also included in this version are 67 previously unreleased recordings between old and new tracks, live and remixes. Continue reading “Steve Hackett – Premonitions: The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983 (2015) [Box Set, Remastered, 10CD + 4DVD + Hi-Res]”

Al Stewart – Modern Times (1975) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Al Stewart - Modern Times (1975) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Al Stewart – Modern Times (1975) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 886 MB (Hi-Res) + 259 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Janus Records | US | Cat#: JXS 7012 | Genre: Pop Rock

Surely the title is a bit of an allusion to the Past, Present and Future of its predecessor, but Modern Times also brought Al Stewart into the present, establishing his classic sound of folky narratives and Lennonesque melodies, all wrapped up in a lush, layered production from Alan Parsons. Hearing this production makes it clear that this is what was missing from Past, since it gives epics like the title track a real sense of grandeur that makes their sentiments resonate strongly. Continue reading “Al Stewart – Modern Times (1975) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Laura Nyro – Trees Of The Ages: Live In Japan (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Laura Nyro - Trees Of The Ages: Live In Japan (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Laura Nyro – Trees Of The Ages: Live In Japan (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 397 MB (CD-Quality) + 732 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Omnivore Recordings | Genre: Folk, Pop

Originally issued only in Japan as Live In Japan in 2003, these 16 tracks recorded at Kintetsu Hall, plus 5 recorded at On Air West return as Trees Of The Ages: Laura Nyro Live In Japan. From Nyro-penned hits including “And When I Die,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” and “Save The Country,” to covers of Bacharach/David, Smokey Robinson, and Phil Spector classics, Trees Of The Ages is an essential document of Laura’s February 1994 historic visit to Japan. Continue reading “Laura Nyro – Trees Of The Ages: Live In Japan (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown (1974) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown (1974) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown (1974) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 775 MB (Hi-Res) + 223 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-018 | Genre: Folk, Country, World
Half-Speed Mastered

Lightfoot’s commercial peak came with this album, which topped the U.S. charts, containing both the number one title song and the Top Ten hit “Carefree Highway.” But songs like “Somewhere U.S.A.” and “High and Dry” are textured, catchy folk-rock on a par with the better-known tunes. Continue reading “Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown (1974) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Emmylou Harris – Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Emmylou Harris - Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Emmylou Harris – Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 745 MB (Hi-Res) + 202 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-015 | Genre: Country
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Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town is a transitional effort that bridges the curveballs of Emmylou Harris’ earliest solo work with the more traditional country albums that comprise the bulk of the second phase of her career. For the first time, she covers no Gram Parsons tunes or pop music chestnuts, relying instead on newly exited Hot Band member Rodney Crowell for two songs (“Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight” and “I Ain’t Living Long Like This”) and Dolly Parton for another (the devastating “To Daddy”); the highlight is a gorgeous cover of Jesse Winchester’s “Defying Gravity.” Continue reading “Emmylou Harris – Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

John Mayer – Sob Rock (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

John Mayer - Sob Rock (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

John Mayer – Sob Rock (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 478 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | Genre: Pop Rock

Sob Rock is the new album from John Mayer, and this collection marks the artist’s eight full length studio album. Sob Rock is produced by John Mayer and Don Was, and most of the album was recorded during the global pandemic of 2020- 2021. The album was launched with the single and video, “Last Train Home.” John Mayer emerged in 2001 with his debut album, Room For Squares. He has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, including three # 1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with the triple platinum Heavier Things in 2003 Continue reading “John Mayer – Sob Rock (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]”

Blondie – Vivir En La Habana (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Blondie - Vivir En La Habana (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Blondie – Vivir En La Habana (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 296 MB (CD-Quality) + 811 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: BMG | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

During 2019, Blondie was invited to perform in Havana, Cuba as part of a cultural exchange through the Cuban Ministry of Culture. This was a 40-year ambition come especially for songwriter & guitarist Chris Stein, who had longed to visit Cuba for most of his life. Artist and director Rob Roth documented this special moment and career highlight by shooting a short film titled ‘Blondie: Vivir En La Habana’. Released in July 2021 on limited edition pale blue vinyl to accompany the film which will feature throughout 2021 in many prominent film festivals inc. the Tribeca Film Festival. Continue reading “Blondie – Vivir En La Habana (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Mr. Big - Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 407 MB (CD-Quality) + 3.49 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Evoxs | Genre: Hard Rock, Pop Rock

This is one of the ever-green albums of 80’s style hair band rock that transcends the years and 2021 is the 30th anniversary of the release. evoXS is remastering the album using hi-resolution digital transfers from the original analogue master tapes and will be manufactured as a MQA-CD, hybrid SACD, 180g Vinyl LP and Hi-Res digital. Continue reading “Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 5.33 GB (Hi-Res) + 1.09 GB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Legacy | US | Cat#: 88691992601 | Genre: Blues Rock, Hard Rock

The Berkeley shows by Jimi Hendrix are fairly well known because not only were the shows filmed, but they have been bootlegged pretty extensively over the years as well. Live at Berkeley: 2nd Show marks the first official release of this material, and, like its predecessor, Blue Wild Angel: Live at the Isle of Wight, the show has its strengths and weaknesses. Continue reading “The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Joni Mitchell – Early Joni 1963 (2020) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joni Mitchell - Early Joni 1963 (2020) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joni Mitchell – Early Joni 1963 (2020) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 1.02 GB (Hi-Res) + 168 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | US | Cat#: R1 643344 | Genre: Folk Rock

The first recording of Joni Mitchell previously unreleased, featuring: 19-year-old Mitchell at CFQC AM in Saskatoom, 1963; a newly draw self-portrait; liners by Barry Bowman recalling the intimate recording with Mitchell. Continue reading “Joni Mitchell – Early Joni 1963 (2020) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Rolling Stones – Albums Collection (1964-2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

The Rolling Stones - Albums Collection (1964-2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

The Rolling Stones – Albums Collection (1964-2021) [WEB Hi-Res]
WEB Download | 57x Discs | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz & 48kHz & 88.2kHz & 176kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 76.2 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: ABKCO / Decca / Universal | Genre: Rock & Roll, Classic Rock
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The Manhattan Transfer – Live (1978) [|979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Manhattan Transfer - Live (1978) [|979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Manhattan Transfer – Live (1978) [|979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 1.26 GB (Hi-Res) + 367 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-022 | Genre: Jazz, Swing
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This is a particularly interesting release because it features the 1978 version of Manhattan Transfer performing at three different concerts. This is how the ensemble sounded live when Laurel Masse was still in the lineup along with Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel and Alan Paul. The pacesetting vocal group (accompanied by a quintet that includes guitarist Wayne Johnson and Don Roberts on reeds) runs through 18 songs, many of which are quite brief. Continue reading “The Manhattan Transfer – Live (1978) [|979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”