The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out (1959) [2012, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out (1959) [2012, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out (1959) [2012, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.13 GB (ISO) + 746 MB (FLAC Stereo) + 1.73 GB (FLAC Mch) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CAPJ 8192 SA | Genre: Hard Bop

Time Out is a studio album by the American jazz group the Dave Brubeck Quartet, released in 1959 on Columbia Records. Recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studio in New York City, it is based upon the use of time signatures that were unusual for jazz such as 9/8, 6/4 and 5/4. The album is a subtle blend of cool and West Coast jazz. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard pop albums chart, and in 2011 was certified platinum 2X by the RIAA (meaning it has sold more than 2 million copies) Continue reading “The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out (1959) [2012, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Sting – Brand New Day (1999) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sting - Brand New Day (1999) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sting – Brand New Day (1999) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.89 GB (ISO) + 2.42 GB (FLAC Mch) + 953 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: A&M Records | US | Cat#: B0002428-36 | Genre: Pop Rock

Brand New Day is the sixth solo studio album by British singer-songwriter Sting, released by A&M Records on 27 September 1999. Fueled heavily by the success of the second single, “Desert Rose” (which prominently features popular Algerian Raï singer Cheb Mami), the album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and sold over 3.5 million copies in the United States. Upon its release, Brand New Day was a critical and commercial success, and hailed as the triumphant return for Sting. Continue reading “Sting – Brand New Day (1999) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski - Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
3x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
3x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.45 GB (CD-Layer) + 8.55 GB (SACD ISO) + 7.10 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 3.43 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Pentatone Classics | Germany | Cat#: PTC 5186405 | Genre: Classical

Continuing his extraordinary SACD series of Richard Wagner’s music dramas for PentaTone, Marek Janowski presents Tannhäuser in the original Dresden version, with a dynamic cast, choir, and orchestra that give the performance their all. Like the previous recordings in this project, issued in celebration of the bicentennial of Wagner’s birth, the performance is live and the sound quality is exceptional in capturing both the exciting playing of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and the dramatic power of the singers onstage. Continue reading “Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski - Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
4x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
4x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.85 GB (CD-Layer) + 11.3 GB (SACD ISO) + 9.47 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 4.61 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Pentatone Classics | Germany | Cat#: PTC 5186 401| Genre: Classical

Parsifal is the second installment in Pentatone’s ambitious project to record Wagner’s ten important operas between in 2011 and 2013 in celebration of the bicentennial of his birth, featuring live concert performances with Marek Janowski leading Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Rundfunkchor Berlin. Janowski is an old hand at Wagner, having conducted the first (and very fine) digital recording of The Ring, and he brings a sure understanding and unified conception to Parsifal. Continue reading “Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Deep Forest – Comparsa (1998) {2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Deep Forest - Comparsa (1998) {2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Deep Forest – Comparsa (1998) {2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.02 GB (ISO) + 986 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Epic Records | USA | Cat#: ES 68726 | Genre: Electronic, World

Comparsa is the third studio release by the musical group Deep Forest in January 1998. This album mixes world music and ethnic sounds, including Cuban rhythms, mixed with electronic instruments. After the release of the album Deep Forest arranged a highly successful world tour. Comparsa became #8 French export album of 1998 and was certified Platinum by SNEP Export Awards, with more than 500,000 albums sold outside France. Continue reading “Deep Forest – Comparsa (1998) {2001, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) [2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.12 GB (ISO) + 1.51 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-15030 | Genre: Blues Rock
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Willie Dixon With Memphis Slim – Willie’s Blues (1960) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Willie Dixon With Memphis Slim - Willie's Blues (1960) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Willie Dixon With Memphis Slim – Willie’s Blues (1960) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Front & Back Covers Only
Total Size: 1.61 GB (ISO) + 7.15 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | USA | Cat#: CPRJ 1003 SA | Genre: Blues

According to the original liner notes, this 1959 Willie Dixon session was cut during a two hour span in between flights. This certainly explains the relaxed, jam session feel of the recordings. Unfortunately, the songs come out sounding sluggish and stilted at times; this is partly due, no doubt, to the makeshift nature of the date, but also, more surprisingly, because of drummer Gus Johnson’s overly slick and formalized playing. Continue reading “Willie Dixon With Memphis Slim – Willie’s Blues (1960) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

John Coltrane – Standard Coltrane (1962) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Coltrane - Standard Coltrane (1962) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Coltrane – Standard Coltrane (1962) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Front & Back Covers Only
Total Size: 1.40 GB (ISO) + 657 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | USA | Cat#: CPRJ 7243 SA | Genre: Hard Bop

John Coltrane had yet to move into his modal post-bop phase in 1958 when he recorded a session for Prestige Records on July 11 with trumpeter/flügelhornist Wilbur Harden, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, the results of which were issued in 1962 as Standard Coltrane. Continue reading “John Coltrane – Standard Coltrane (1962) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Dire Straits – 6 Albums (1978-1985) [Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dire Straits - 6 Albums (1978-1985) [Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dire Straits – 6 Albums (1978-1985) [Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
6 x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Single Layer SACD
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 12.1 GB (ISO) + 5.55 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Genre: Blues Rock
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Various Artists – 1977~1987 Fusion Best Sound Selection – Golden Age Of Crossover (2019) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Various Artists - 1977~1987 Fusion Best Sound Selection – Golden Age Of Crossover (2019) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Various Artists – 1977~1987 Fusion Best Sound Selection – Golden Age Of Crossover (2019) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Scans Included
Total Size: 2.67 GB (ISO) + 1.17 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stereo Sound | Japan | Cat#: SSRR-12 | Genre: Jazz, Fusion

A new release, “Golden Age of Crossover” (SACD/CD), is added to the “Critics Series” that have been produced as reference discs for the auditioning of audio components and are one of our well-received Reference Record Collections. “Golden Age of Crossover” is a compilation of fusion music selected by an audio critic, Yoshio Obara. With the cooperation of JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment, Obara has carefully chosen 13 tunes of Japanese fusion—all of which are his favorites from school days— from its music list, especially from those recognized their excellence in sound creation. Continue reading “Various Artists – 1977~1987 Fusion Best Sound Selection – Golden Age Of Crossover (2019) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Bread – Baby I’m-A Want You (1972) {2019, MFSL Remastered, CD-layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Bread - Baby I'm-A Want You (1972) {2019, MFSL Remastered, CD-layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Bread – Baby I’m-A Want You (1972) {2019, MFSL Remastered, CD-layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 503 MB (CD-Layer) 1.40 GB (SACD-ISO) + 666 MB (SACD-FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2205 | Genre: Pop Rock
UPDATE: ADDED CD-LAYER RIP!!!

Baby I’m-A Want You is Bread’s best album, showcasing its soft and hard sides (yes, Bread had a hard side) at their respective peaks. “Mother Freedom,” with its crunchy James Griffin guitar solo, and the superb soft rocker “Baby I’m-A Want You” made a brilliant opening which the rest of the album had a hard time matching. Continue reading “Bread – Baby I’m-A Want You (1972) {2019, MFSL Remastered, CD-layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Miles Davis ‎– Great 5 (2016) [5x Discs, Box set, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Miles Davis ‎– Great 5 (2016) [5x Discs, Box set, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Miles Davis ‎– Great 5 (2016) [5x Discs, Box set, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
5x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 9.03 GB (ISO) + 4.11 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Esoteric Company | Japan | Cat#: ESSS-90154/8 | Genre: Jazz

Five Hybrid SACDs in hardback book-style digipaks with affixed booklets each containing two sets of liner notes in Japanese. Fold-out b/w facsimiles of original LP jackets (front and back) with original English liner notes included with each disc. Four-page insert with two sets of liner notes in Japanese. Continue reading “Miles Davis ‎– Great 5 (2016) [5x Discs, Box set, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Camel – Rain Dances (1977) {2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Camel - Rain Dances (1977) {2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Camel – Rain Dances (1977) {2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.83 GB (ISO) + 889 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9544 | Genre: Progressive Rock

he band’s fifth release, Rain Dances is Camel at its best, offering the most consistent and representative package in their saga. The addition of Caravan-cofounder Richard Sinclair proves profitable, as do a few colorist touches by Brian Eno on “Elke.” Mel Collins’ woodwinds are among the highlights, especially on “Tell Me” and the title track. From beginning to end, this project flows gracefully. Continue reading “Camel – Rain Dances (1977) {2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Camel – The Snow Goose (1975) {2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Camel - The Snow Goose (1975) {2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Camel – The Snow Goose (1975) {2016, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.97 GB (ISO) + 908 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-15035 | Genre: Progressive Rock

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Camel – Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Camel - Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Camel – Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.13 GB (ISO) + 1.01 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9543 | Genre: Progressive Rock

Abandoning the lovely soundscapes of Snow Goose, Camel delved into layered guitar and synthesizers similar to those of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here on the impressive Moonmadness. Part of the reason behind the shift in musical direction was the label’s insistence that Camel venture into more commercial territory after the experimental Snow Goose, and it is true that the music on Moonmadness is more akin to traditional English progressive rock, even though it does occasionally dip into jazz-fusion territory with syncopated rhythms and shimmering keyboards. Continue reading “Camel – Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”