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]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
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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]”

Joe Sample – Rainbow Seeker (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joe Sample - Rainbow Seeker (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joe Sample – Rainbow Seeker (1978) [1979, 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: 908 MB (Hi-Res) + 244 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-016 | Genre: Jazz, Fusion
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Back in 1978 when this set was recorded, fusion (the mixture of jazz improvisation with rock rhythms) was declining. Keyboardist Joe Sample, best-known for his work with the Crusaders, was in the process of being one of the founders of “contemporary jazz,” an idiom that has since solidified into smooth jazz. Sample emphasized catchy melodies, light funk rhythms, appealing chord changes and a pop sensibility. Continue reading “Joe Sample – Rainbow Seeker (1978) [1979, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Earl Klugh – Finger Paintings (1977) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Earl Klugh - Finger Paintings (1977) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Earl Klugh – Finger Paintings (1977) [1980, 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: 770 MB (Hi-Res) + 208 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-025 | Genre: Jazz, Funk, Soul
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This 1977 release was the third studio album by Earl Klugh. The album hit the Billboard 200 at number 84. The guitarist was inspired at the age of 13 during a performance by Chet Atkins on the Perry Como Show. He mae his first recording at age 15 and later played on George Benson’s White Rabbit album. Continue reading “Earl Klugh – Finger Paintings (1977) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Jethro Tull – A Passion Play: An Extended Performances (1973) [2014, Deluxe Set, 2CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]

Jethro Tull - A Passion Play: An Extended Performances (1973) [2014, Deluxe Set, 2CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]

Jethro Tull – A Passion Play: An Extended Performances (1973) [2014, Deluxe Set, 2CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]
2x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
2x DVD | ISO | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | DTS-96/24 (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | Dolby AC3 (5.1)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 630 MB (CDs) + 10.3 GB (DVDs) + 8.08 GB (Hi-Res) + 523 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chrysalis | EU | Cat#: 2564630567 | Genre: Progressive Rock

UPDATE: Added Hi-Res FLAC Multichannel at 24/96

Digitally remastered and expanded four disc (two CDs + two DVD-As) case-bound book edition including the original album, earlier Chateau d’Herouville sessions and two DVD-As containing 5.1 surround sound mixes of all of these recordings by Steven Wilson. Continue reading “Jethro Tull – A Passion Play: An Extended Performances (1973) [2014, Deluxe Set, 2CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]”

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Angel Dream (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Angel Dream (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Angel Dream (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]
WEB Download | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 0.98 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner Records | Genre: Classic Rock, Blues Rock

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of “She’s The One,” we are releasing a remixed, remastered and re-imagined version of this album. The original album included several songs that were left off the original Wildflowers album (recently included as the “All The Rest” disc in the “Wildflowers & All The Rest” re-issue), so this re-release is an appropriate ending to the campaign celebrating the Wildflowers-era. Continue reading “Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Angel Dream (2021) [WEB Hi-Res]”

Joe Jackson – Look Sharp! (1979) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Joe Jackson – Look Sharp! (1979) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
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Total Size: 2.22 GB (Hi-Res) + 280 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Intervention Records | US | Cat#: IR-005 / B0024216-01 | Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave

A brilliant, accomplished debut, Look Sharp! established Joe Jackson as part of that camp of angry, intelligent young new wavers (i.e., Elvis Costello, Graham Parker) who approached pop music with the sardonic attitude and tense, aggressive energy of punk. Continue reading “Joe Jackson – Look Sharp! (1979) [2016, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Neil Diamond – Hot August Night (1972) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Neil Diamond - Hot August Night (1972) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Neil Diamond – Hot August Night (1972) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
2x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
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Total Size: 1.89 GB (Hi-Res) + 584 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 2-024 | Genre: Adult Contemporary
Half-Speed Mastered

This is the ultimate Neil Diamond record. Not necessarily the best — he’s at his most appealing crafting in the studio — but certainly the ultimate, capturing all the kitsch and glitz of Neil Diamond, the showman. And that also means that it’s not just loaded with flair, but with filler, songs like “Porcupine Pie,” “Soggy Pretzels,” and “And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind” — attempts to write grand, sweeping epics that collapse under their own weight. Still, that’s part of the charm of Diamond and while it can sound unbearable on studio albums, it makes some sense here, surrounded by his pomp and circumstance. Continue reading “Neil Diamond – Hot August Night (1972) [1980, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Mr. Mister – Welcome To The Real World (1985) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Mr. Mister - Welcome To The Real World (1985) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Mr. Mister – Welcome To The Real World (1985) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 1.06 GB (Hi-Res) + 333 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: RVC Corporation | Japan | Cat#: PL-8323 | Genre: Pop Rock

Welcome to the Real World is the second studio album by American pop rock band Mr. Mister. It was released on November 27, 1985, by RCA Records. Two singles from the album, “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie”, both topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, while “Is It Love” peaked at number eight. Welcome to the Real World topped the Billboard 200 chart in early 1986. Continue reading “Mr. Mister – Welcome To The Real World (1985) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing (1978) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andy Gibb - Shadow Dancing (1978) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing (1978) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 904 MB (Hi-Res) + 263 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Polydor K.K. | Japan | Cat#: MWF 1045 | Genre: Disco, Pop

As the youngest brother of the massively popular Gibb siblings, otherwise known as the Bee Gees, it’s no wonder that Andy Gibb was a superstar in his own right. An accomplished vocalist and writer, Gibb shot to the top of the charts with his 1977 debut Flowing Rivers. Shadow Dancing, released just one year later, effortlessly confirmed his ascension to the top of the pop pedestal. Working with his brothers again, Gibb wowed audiences with his easy-on-the-ears passionate pop. Continue reading “Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing (1978) [Japan, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Rita Coolidge – Anytime… Anywhere (1977) [DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Rita Coolidge - Anytime... Anywhere (1977) [DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Rita Coolidge – Anytime… Anywhere (1977) [DBX Encoded, 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: 835 MB (Hi-Res) + 298 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Nautilus Recordings | US | Cat#: NR 16 | Genre: Country Rock
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Fans aware of Rita Coolidge’s past credentials might have been expecting, or at least hoping, for something more soulful than Anytime…Anywhere, given her achievements as backing singer for Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, and Kris Kristofferson. Continue reading “Rita Coolidge – Anytime… Anywhere (1977) [DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 39.8 GB (BD) + 3.59 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Eagle Vision | US | Cat#: EVB053477 | Genre: Folk Rock

In 1970 the Isle of Wight Festival was one of the largest musical events of its time. Bigger than Woodstock, and controversial from the get-go, hundreds of thousands of people descended on the island. Many of those without tickets set up camp on a hill overlooking the festival site, opposing the consumerism of the event and intent on taking the music back by any means necessary. It was a celebration of hippy counter culture gone awry, and in Joni’s words “they fed me to the beast”. Continue reading “Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now: Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

Depeche Mode – Spirits In The Forest (2020) [2BD + 2CD + Hi-Res]

Depeche Mode - Spirits In The Forest (2020) [2BD + 2CD + Hi-Res]

Depeche Mode – Spirits In The Forest (2020) [2BD + 2CD + Hi-Res]
2x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
2x Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 878 MB (CDs) + 71.4 GB (BDs) + 9.75 GB (Hi-Res) + 802 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | EU | Cat#: 19439727682 | Genre: Synth-Pop

This package is available in both CD/Standard DVD, and CD/BLU-RAY DVD formats. DVD 1 is the theatrically released SPiRiTS IN THE FOREST (Running time approx: 1 hour, 22 minutes), a dive into the deeply emotional stories of six special Depeche Mode fans. The film weaves together exhilarating musical performances filmed at the final shows of the tour with intimate documentary footage filmed in the fans hometowns across the globe. DVD 2 includes the exclusive, never before seen, LiVE SPiRiTS concert film (Running time approx: 2 hours, 6 minutes), the full live show which was shot at The Waldbühne, Berlin, on July 23rd and 25th, 2018. Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Spirits In The Forest (2020) [2BD + 2CD + Hi-Res]”

The Police – Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) [1981, DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) [1981, DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Police – Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) [1981, DBX Encoded, 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: 848 MB (Hi-Res) + 241 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Nautilus Recordings | US | Cat#: NR 19 | Genre: Pop Rock
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The stage was set for the Police to become one of the biggest acts of the ’80s, and the band delivered with the 1980 classic Zenyatta Mondatta. The album proved to be the trio’s second straight number one album in the U.K., while peaking at number three in the U.S. Arguably the best Police album, Zenyatta contains perhaps the quintessential new wave anthem, the haunting “Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” the story of an older teacher lusting after one of his students. Continue reading “The Police – Zenyatta Mondatta (1980) [1981, DBX Encoded, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Frank Sinatra – Greatest Hits, Vol. II (1973) [UK version, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Frank Sinatra - Greatest Hits, Vol. II (1973) [UK version, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Frank Sinatra – Greatest Hits, Vol. II (1973) [UK version, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 866 MB (Hi-Res) + 252 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Reprise Records | UK | Cat#: RSLP 1032 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Frank Sinatra’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 was Sinatra’s second compilation of material released by Reprise Records, which like its predecessor, consisted of singles and songs from movie soundtracks. Vol. 2 picks up where Frank Sinatra’s Greatest Hits leaves off, so all of the tracks date from 1968 to 1970, except for “The September of My Years”, which dates back to 1965. Though the song “My Way” became Sinatra’s signature song, it was not a big hit in the US. Continue reading “Frank Sinatra – Greatest Hits, Vol. II (1973) [UK version, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

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

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

Helloween – Helloween (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 600 MB (CD-Quality) + 978 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Nuclear Blast | Genre: Power Metal

Helloween is the self-titled sixteenth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released on 18 June 2021. The album is the first released with the “Pumpkins United” line-up, which marked the return of original member Kai Hansen on guitars and vocals and Michael Kiske on vocals in 2016, in addition to the five-member line-up active since 2005. Continue reading “Helloween – Helloween (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”