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Renaissance – Turn Of The Cards (1974) [2020, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Renaissance - Turn Of The Cards (1974) [2020, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Esoteric Recordings America is pleased to announce the release of a newly re-mastered and expanded four-disc clamshell box edition of the classic album, TURN OF THE CARDS by RENAISSANCE. Released in 1974, the album was an artistic triumph and heralded the band’s commercial breakthrough in the United States. Featuring highly gifted vocalist Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford (acoustic guitars), John Tout (keyboards, vocals), Jon Camp (bass, vocals) and Terry Sullivan (drums, percussion), TURN OF THE CARDS was recorded in March 1974 at De Lane Lea studios in Wembley Continue reading “Renaissance – Turn Of The Cards (1974) [2020, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975)
[2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD-Audio | DTS-96/24 (4.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | MLP (2.0 & 4.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | Dolby AC3 (4.0)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 399 MB (CD) + 7.80 GB (DVD) + 2.75 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: A&M / UMG | EU | Cat#: 5356260 | Genre: Progressive Rock
UPDATE: Added 4.0 Quad & Stereo Hi-Res FLAC

A deluxe version of one of the classic ‘concept’ Prog albums of all time and Rick Wakeman’s first. Re-mastered with bonus tracks and a Quad mix from the time. Long out of print, the A&M Rick Wakeman catalogue is highly sought after by fans, this is one of the first in a re-issue campaign to restore the Rick Wakeman catalogue back to its former glory. Continue reading “Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Kansas – The Absence Of Presence (2020) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Kansas - The Absence Of Presence (2020) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Kansas – The Absence Of Presence (2020) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 & 5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 15.2 GB (BD) + 3.65 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Inside Out Music | Genre: Progressive Rock
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Grateful Dead – Workingman’s Dead (1970) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

Grateful Dead - Workingman's Dead (1970) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

As the ’60s drew to a close, it was a heavy time for the quickly crumbling hippie movement that had reached its apex just a few years earlier in 1967’s Summer of Love. Death and violence were pervasive in the form of the Manson murders, fatalities at the Altamont concert, and the ongoing loss of young lives in Vietnam despite the best efforts of anti-war activists and peace-seeking protesters. Continue reading “Grateful Dead – Workingman’s Dead (1970) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”

King Crimson – On (And Off) The Road (2016) [19 Disc, Box Set]

King Crimson - On (And Off) The Road (2016) [19 Disc, Box Set]

The 19-disc limited edition box set ‘On (and Off) The Road’ presents a complete overview of the enduringly popular 1980’s incarnation of King Crimson. Featuring a wealth of previously unheard audio and / or upgraded audio from the band’s first to final performances, stereo and 5.1 editions of Discipline, Beat and The Three Of A Perfect Pair, plus video recordings of some of the best live shows the line-up played and substantial new concert footage Continue reading “King Crimson – On (And Off) The Road (2016) [19 Disc, Box Set]”

Foreigner – Double Vision 40 Then And Now Live. Reloaded (2019) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Foreigner - Double Vision 40 Then And Now Live. Reloaded (2019) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Foreigner Double Vision: Then And Now takes viewers behind the scenes as original band members join Mick Jones and FOREIGNER s current lineup for the very first time in the band s 40-year history. Both incarnations of the band share the same stage for an epic performance. Watch rock and roll history with one of music s most anticipated reunions. Recorded in 2018, Foreigner – Double Vision: Then And Now celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band s multi-platinum 1978 album, Double Vision with a masterful live performance of the band s biggest hits, filmed at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, MI. Continue reading “Foreigner – Double Vision 40 Then And Now Live. Reloaded (2019) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]

The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz) | DTS-HD MA (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz) | Dolby TrueHD (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz)
Hi-Res Audio | FLAC Tracks | 24bit / 192kHz
Total Size: 8.81 GB (Blu-ray Audio) + 1.93 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Verve Records / Universal | Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Universal Music Group has gone back to the original master tapes to deliver fully uncompressed, high-resolution versions of many of your favorite albums on Blu-ray Pure Audio Disc. Mastered at 24bit/192kHz, Blu-Ray Pure Audio Discs deliver the sound the artists originally heard in the studio when these classic albums were recorded. Recordings are transferred from the original master tapes and delivered in high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz audio. No compression is utilized, and the sound quality is vastly superior to MP3 or standard CD. Features three separate choices of audio file format for playback: PCM 2.0, Dolby True HD, or DTS-HD Master Audio Continue reading “The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]”

The Killers – Hot Fuss (2004) [2016, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Killers - Hot Fuss (2004) [2016, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Killers – Hot Fuss (2004) [2016, Reissue, 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: 1.14 GB (Hi-Res) + 455 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Island Records | EU | Cat#: 00602547859303 | Genre: Indie Rock

There are so many garage rock/dance-rock tunes perfectly stylized and glamorous for the pop kids in the city and in the suburbs of new-millennium America. What’s nice about these the bands producing these songs is how they strive so desperately to individualize themselves. On a commercial level, they do quite well in delivering catchy pop hooks. When it comes to having actual talent, a select few actually do possess attention-worthy integrity. But there are others who don’t, and they disappear from the American consciousness after a brief flirtation with success. Continue reading “The Killers – Hot Fuss (2004) [2016, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

R.E.M. – Up (1998) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

R.E.M. - Up (1998) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

New Adventures in Hi-Fi functioned as the starting point for Up, R.E.M.’s first album without drummer Bill Berry and their first that truly repudiates the legacy of jangle pop. Up is dominated by keyboards, muted percussion, buried guitars, and moody melodies — only “Daysleeper” finds the group in familiar sonic territory. What’s striking about the album is that it doesn’t sound like a dramatic departure; even without the ringing guitars, it sounds like R.E.M., albeit R.E.M. trying to be adventurous and hip. Continue reading “R.E.M. – Up (1998) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”

R.E.M. – Reveal (2001) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

R.E.M. - Reveal (2001) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

Reveal is the 12th studio album by American alternative rock band R.E.M., released in 2001 on Warner Bros. After having adjusted to former drummer Bill Berry’s departure and releasing Up to mixed response in 1998, R.E.M. released the more upbeat Reveal, co-produced with long-time collaborator Patrick McCarthy. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. Continue reading “R.E.M. – Reveal (2001) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”

Marillion – Misplaced Childhood (1985) [2017, Deluxe Edition Box Set, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Marillion - Misplaced Childhood (1985) [2017, Deluxe Edition Box Set, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Features a newly remastered edition of the album, a concert from Holland across two CDs (including Misplaced Childhood performed in its entirety) and a fourth disc of demos and rarities “remastered exclusively for this set”. These demos were previously issued on the 1998 two-CD deluxe of the album. The October 1985 concert was recorded Live at the Muziekcentrum Vredenburg in the city of Utrecht. It’s all previously unreleased except for Chelsea Monday which was the B-side to third single, Heart Of Lothian. Continue reading “Marillion – Misplaced Childhood (1985) [2017, Deluxe Edition Box Set, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

Amy Winehouse – At The BBC (2012) [CD + DVD]

Amy Winehouse - At The BBC (2012) [CD + DVD]

Amy Winehouse didn’t leave much behind in the vaults, and with her studio recordings already collected on 2011’s Lioness: Hidden Treasures, the only thing left was Amy Winehouse at the BBC, a deluxe set rounding up everything the singer cut for any of the BBC’s programs. This winds up as more of a video set than a CD one, as she had more appearances on television Continue reading “Amy Winehouse – At The BBC (2012) [CD + DVD]”

R.E.M. – Around The Sun (2004) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

R.E.M. - Around The Sun (2004) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

Ten years after the commercial zenith of Monster and seven years after the departure of linchpin Bill Berry, R.E.M. have never seemed as directionless as they do on their 13th album, Around the Sun. To a certain extent, R.E.M. have seemed unsure ever since Monster — sporadically brilliant as it is, New Adventures in Hi-Fi was an effort to clear the decks and redefine the band in the wake of its breakthrough to superstar status. Continue reading “R.E.M. – Around The Sun (2004) [2005, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”

R.E.M. – New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

R.E.M. - New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

Recorded during and immediately following R.E.M.’s disaster-prone Monster tour, New Adventures in Hi-Fi feels like it was recorded on the road. Not only are all of Michael Stipe’s lyrics on the album about moving or travel, the sound is ragged and varied, pieced together from tapes recorded at shows, soundtracks, and studios, giving it a loose, careening charm Continue reading “R.E.M. – New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) [2005, Remastered, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”

Metallica – Metallica (The Black Album) (1991) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

Metallica - Metallica (The Black Album) (1991) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]

After the muddled production and ultracomplicated song structures of …And Justice for All, Metallica decided that they had taken the progressive elements of their music as far as they could and that a simplification and streamlining of their sound was in order. While the assessment made sense from a musical standpoint, it also presented an opportunity to commercialize their music, and Metallica accomplishes both goals. Continue reading “Metallica – Metallica (The Black Album) (1991) [2001, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res]”