Author: Leon

Herb Alpert – Catch The Wind (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Herb Alpert - Catch The Wind (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Herb Alpert – Catch The Wind (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 859 MB (Hi-Res) + 254 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Herb Alpert Presents | Genre: Contemporary Jazz

Arriving on the heels of his 2020 documentary film Herb Alpert Is…, 2021’s Catch the Wind finds legendary pop trumpeter Herb Alpert continuing to put his distinctive instrumental stamp on nicely curated covers and originals. Along with his career-spanning documentary, Catch the Wind is a continuation of Alpert’s late-career resurgence that began in the 2000s with albums like 2009’s Anything Goes and 2011’s I Feel You, and which culminated in a Grammy win for 2013’s Steppin’ Out and a nomination for 2016’s Human Nature. Continue reading “Herb Alpert – Catch The Wind (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club (1997) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Buena Vista Social Club - Buena Vista Social Club (1997) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club (1997) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 2.58 GB (Hi-Res) + 753 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: World Circuit | Genre: World, Jazz, Latin

This album is named after a members-only club that was opened in Havana in pre-Castro times, a period of unbelievable musical activity in Cuba. While bandleader Desi Arnaz became a huge hit in the States, several equally talented musicians never saw success outside their native country, and have had nothing but their music to sustain them during the Castro reign. Ry Cooder went to Cuba to record a musical documentary of these performers. Continue reading “Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club (1997) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra - Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 997 MB (Hi-Res) + 280 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-175 | Genre: Classical, Progressive Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

The rather wordily titled “Andrew Powell and the Philharmonia Orchestra Play the Best of The Alan Parsons Project” was mainly recorded at Abbey Road, with the exception of the orchestral session for the I Robot Suite, which was done at CTS in Wembley. It was Helmut Fest at EMI Records who suggested using the Scrabble board as a way of getting around the world’s longest album title. One of the biggest difficulties I found in orchestrating these tunes is that certain kinds of “rock” themes sound like muzak if they are played by a violin or other string section: hence the solo sax on Games People Play. Continue reading “Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1964) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin' (1964) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1964) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 942 MB (Hi-Res) + 252 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-114 | Genre: Folk Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

If The Times They Are a-Changin’ isn’t a marked step forward from The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, even if it is his first collection of all originals, it’s nevertheless a fine collection all the same. It isn’t as rich as Freewheelin’, and Dylan has tempered his sense of humor considerably, choosing to concentrate on social protests in the style of “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Continue reading “Bob Dylan – The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1964) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Air Supply - The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 876B (Hi-Res) + 250 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-113 | Genre: Pop, Adult Contemporary
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The One That You Love was Air Supply’s second international release and perhaps their finest all-around studio outing, spawning three top ten hits, including a number one with the heart-wrenching title track. The sheer drama of “Here I Am” and the swooping orchestration of “Sweet Dreams” complete this smash-hit trilogy, and as suggested by their name, a sense of air and space pervades other pop-tastic ballads such as “This Heart Belongs to Me” and “Keeping the Love Alive.” This is definitely the ideal second step for those looking beyond the greatest-hits package. Continue reading “Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Band – Stage Fright (1970) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed & Remastered, Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

The Band - Stage Fright (1970) [2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed & Remastered, Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

The Band – Stage Fright (1970)
[2021, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed & Remastered, Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA & Dolby TrueHD Audio (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
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Total Size: 22.1 GB (BD) + 8.87 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol | US | Cat#: 00602507352431 | Genre: Blues Rock, Folk Rock
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Nancy Sinatra – Boots (1966) [2021, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Nancy Sinatra - Boots (1966) [2021, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Nancy Sinatra – Boots (1966) [2021, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 814 MB (Hi-Res + 220 MB (CD-Quality)) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Boots Enterprises, Inc. | Genre: Country, Pop Rock

Boots is the debut studio album by Nancy Sinatra, released on Reprise Records in 1966. Arranged and conducted by Billy Strange, the album was produced by Lee Hazlewood. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. It includes “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart. Continue reading “Nancy Sinatra – Boots (1966) [2021, Remastered, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Lindsey Buckingham – Lindsey Buckingham (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Lindsey Buckingham - Lindsey Buckingham (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Lindsey Buckingham – Lindsey Buckingham (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 474 MB (Hi-Res + 284 MB (CD-Quality)) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Reprise | Genre: Pop Rock

Buckingham says the following, about the meaning of this song: “Over time, two people inevitably find the need to augment their initial dynamic with one of flexibility, an acceptance of each others’ flaws and a willingness to continually work on issues; it is the essence of a good long term relationship. This song celebrates that spirit and discipline.” Continue reading “Lindsey Buckingham – Lindsey Buckingham (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Various, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Jesus Christ Superstar (1970) [2021, Remastered, WEB Hi-Res]

Various, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice - Jesus Christ Superstar (1970) [2021, Remastered, WEB Hi-Res]

Various, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice – Jesus Christ Superstar (1970) [2021, Remastered, WEB Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 2.05 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMC| Genre: Rock Opera, Classical
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Steve Hackett – Surrender Of Silence (2021) [WEB, Hi-Res]

Steve Hackett - Surrender Of Silence (2021) [WEB, Hi-Res]

Steve Hackett – Surrender Of Silence (2021) [WEB, Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 648 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: InsideOutMusic | Genre: Progressive Rock

‘Surrender of Silence’ is the brand-new studio album from legendary guitarist Steve Hackett. As with his acoustic album from earlier this year, this too was recorded during lockdown and involving several musicians and singers contributing from around the world. “Lockdown cobwebs are blown away in one fell-swoop here”, says Steve… Continue reading “Steve Hackett – Surrender Of Silence (2021) [WEB, Hi-Res]”

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 902 MB (Hi-Res) + 261 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-084 | Genre: Progressive Rock
Half-Speed Mastered
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Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets (1978) [2021, Reissue, WEB Hi-Res]

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Gimme Back My Bullets (1978) [2021, Reissue, WEB Hi-Res]

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets (1978) [2021, Reissue, WEB Hi-Res]
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Total Size: 1.25 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMG | Genre: Blues Rock, Southern Rock

Lynyrd Skynyrd begins to show signs of wear on their fourth album, Gimme Back My Bullets. The band had switched producers, hiring Tom Dowd, the producer who served Atlantic’s roster so well during the label’s heyday. Unfortunately, he wasn’t perfectly suited for Skynyrd, at least at this point in their history. Continue reading “Lynyrd Skynyrd – Gimme Back My Bullets (1978) [2021, Reissue, WEB Hi-Res]”

The Kinks – Misfits (1978) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Kinks - Misfits (1978) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Kinks – Misfits (1978) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 856 MB (Hi-Res) + 252 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-070 | Genre: Pop Rock
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The Kinks became arena rockers with Sleepwalker, and its follow-up, Misfits, follows in the same vein, but it’s a considerable improvement on its predecessor. Ray Davies has learned how to write within the confines of the arena rock formula, and Misfits is one of rock & roll’s great mid-life crisis albums, finding Davies considering whether he should even go on performing. Continue reading “The Kinks – Misfits (1978) [1981, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”