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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]”

John Mellencamp – Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

John Mellencamp - Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

John Mellencamp – Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 48kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 48kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 38.7 GB (BD) + 3.02 GB (Hi-Res FLAC Stereo & Mch) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Eagle Rock | Genre: Folk Rock, Blues Rock

“Try to keep it as plain spoken as possible…” those are some of the first words the viewer hears in Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre. A self-narrated musical journey, the film encapsulates the sound and soul of John Mellencamp. Stepping outside the boundaries of a concert film or documentary, Plain Spoken blends highly personal voice-overs from Mellencamp with live footage of him performing with his full band at the historic Chicago Theatre, just 250 miles from his native Indiana. Continue reading “John Mellencamp – Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre (2018) [Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

The Moody Blues – Days Of Future Passed (1967) [2017, 50th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

The Moody Blues - Days Of Future Passed (1967) [2017, 50th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

November 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of The Moody Blues’ “Days of Future Passed”, one of the first albums to fuse rock music with an orchestra, DOFP is now regarded as one of the albums that gave birth to Progressive Rock. The Moody Blues ‘Days of Future Passed: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition’ will be available on 2CD+DVD featuring BBC radio sessions, alternate & mono mixes, with the physical DVD also including a 5.1 surround mix. Continue reading “The Moody Blues – Days Of Future Passed (1967) [2017, 50th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Rush – 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]

Rush - 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]

This new 40th anniversary super deluxe includes two CDs, three vinyl LPs and a DVD and plenty of memorabilia and other bits (tat?) like badges, a handbill and “ticket stub lithos”. Continue reading “Rush – 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]”

Bing Crosby – Stardust (2004) {2CD-Set, Compilation}

Bing Crosby - Stardust (2004) {2CD-Set, Compilation}

Bing Crosby – Stardust (2004) {2CD-Set, Compilation}
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 438 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Weton-Wesgram B.V. | EU | Cat#: BB290 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

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Supertramp – Crime Of The Century (1974) [2014, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Supertramp - Crime Of The Century (1974) [2014, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Supertramp came into their own on their third album, 1974’s Crime of the Century, as their lineup gelled but, more importantly, so did their sound. The group still betrayed a heavy Pink Floyd influence, particularly in its expansive art rock arrangements graced by saxophones, but Supertramp isn’t nearly as spooky as Floyd — they’re snarky collegiate elitists, an art rock variation on Steely Dan or perhaps a less difficult 10cc, filled with cutting jokes and allusions, best heard on “Bloody Well Right.” Continue reading “Supertramp – Crime Of The Century (1974) [2014, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

Kraftwerk ‎- 3-D The Catalogue (2017) [Box Set, 4xBlu-ray + Hi-Res]

3-D The Catalogue (German: 3-D Der Katalog) is the second official live album by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk. It was released on 26 May 2017 and was released on several formats, including a 4-disc Blu-ray box set, an 8-disc CD box set and a 9-disc vinyl box set. Continue reading “Kraftwerk ‎- 3-D The Catalogue (2017) [Box Set, 4xBlu-ray + Hi-Res]”

Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}

Frank Sinatra - Nice 'N' Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}

Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 230 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | USA | Cat#: UDCD 790 | Genre: Bing Band, Vocal Jazz

Breaking slightly from his pattern of a swing album following the release of ballads set, Frank Sinatra followed No One Cares with Nice ‘N’ Easy, a breezy collection of mid-tempo numbers arranged by Nelson Riddle. Not only is it the lightest set that he recorded for Capitol, it is the one with the loosest theme. Sinatra selected a collection of songs he had sang early in his career, having Riddle rearrange the tunes with warm, cheery textures. Continue reading “Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}”

Various Artists – Jazz Sexiest Ladies (2017) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Jazz Sexiest Ladies (2017) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Jazz Sexiest Ladies (2017) {3CD-Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 995 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Music Brokers | Mexico | Cat#: MBB 7238 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

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