Roy Orbison – The Ultimate Collection (2016) {Japan, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Roy Orbison - The Ultimate Collection (2016) {Japan, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Roy Orbison – The Ultimate Collection (2016) {Japan, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Scans Included
Total Size: 3.11 GB (ISO) + 1.48 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony Muisc Direct | Japan | Cat#: SSVS 006 | Genre: Pop Rock

ony/Legacy’s 2016 single-disc The Ultimate Collection is the first career-spanning Roy Orbison compilation since their double-disc Essential from a decade earlier. At 40 tracks, Essential would seem to have an edge over The Ultimate Collection, but the 2016 compilation has a significant advantage in that it contains the original hit versions of “Running Scared” and “In Dreams,” iconic hits present only as re-recordings on the double-disc set. Continue reading “Roy Orbison – The Ultimate Collection (2016) {Japan, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Thin Lizzy – Black Rose (A Rock Legend) (1979) [2011, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Thin Lizzy - Black Rose (A Rock Legend) (1979) [2011, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Thin Lizzy – Black Rose (A Rock Legend) (1979) [2011, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.57 GB (ISO) + 806 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9509 | Genre: Classic Rock

Black Rose: A Rock Legend would prove to be Thin Lizzy’s last true classic album (and last produced by Tony Visconti). Guitarist Brian Robertson was replaced by Gary Moore prior to the album’s recording. Moore had already been a member of the band in the early ’70s and served as a tour fill-in for Robertson in 1977, and he fits in perfectly with Lizzy’s heavy, dual-guitar attack. Continue reading “Thin Lizzy – Black Rose (A Rock Legend) (1979) [2011, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Arnie Somogyi’s Ambulance – Accident And Insurgency (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Arnie Somogyi's Ambulance - Accident And Insurgency (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Arnie Somogyi’s Ambulance – Accident And Insurgency (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Scans Included
Total Size: 3.16 GB (ISO) + 2.66 GB (FLAC Mch) + 998 MB (FLAC Mch) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Linn Records | EU | Cat#: AKD 306 | Genre: Jazz

The Hungarian bassist Arnie Somogyi, a long-time luminary of the British contemporary scene, recently formed an alliance with the US doctor-turned-jazzman Eddie Henderson, this cemented with an appearance ar Ronnie Scott’s and this recording. Much of the music performed here by Somogyi’s Ambulance band emerged during a musical development residency at the Snape Maltings, with Henderson added for a May 2006 tour and for this 2007 recording. Continue reading “Arnie Somogyi’s Ambulance – Accident And Insurgency (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ana Caram – Rio After Dark (1989) [2002, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ana Caram - Rio After Dark (1989) [2002, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ana Caram – Rio After Dark (1989) [2002, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Scans Included
Total Size: 3.12 GB (ISO) + 2.04 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.07 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chesky Records | USA | Cat#: SACD241 | Genre: Bossanova

In stylistic terms, large portions of Ana Caram’s first U.S. album could easily have been recorded in 1962; it’s as if time had stood perfectly still since “Desafinado” became a hit. Yet this is all for the good for this Antonio Carlos Jobim protegé, who can comfortably give material by the more contemporary writer Djavan, and even Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” the bossa nova treatment. Continue reading “Ana Caram – Rio After Dark (1989) [2002, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Weather Report – Heavy Weather (1977) [2002, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Weather Report - Heavy Weather (1977) [2002, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Weather Report – Heavy Weather (1977) [2002, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.58 GB (ISO) + 696 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia | USA | Cat#: CS 65108 | Genre: Jazz
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The Who – My Generation (1965) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Who - My Generation (1965) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Who – My Generation (1965) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.69 GB (ISO) + 1.77 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MCA / Chronicles | USA | Cat#: 088 113 182-2 | Genre: Classic Rock

An explosive debut, and the hardest mod pop recorded by anyone. At the time of its release, it also had the most ferociously powerful guitars and drums yet captured on a rock record. Pete Townshend’s exhilarating chord crunches and guitar distortions threaten to leap off the grooves on “My Generation” and “Out in the Street”; Keith Moon attacks the drums with a lightning, ruthless finesse throughout. Continue reading “The Who – My Generation (1965) [2003, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Blue Coast Collection 2 (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Blue Coast Collection 2 (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Blue Coast Collection 2 (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Front & Back Cover Only
Total Size: 2.25 GB (ISO) + 980 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Blue Coast Records | USA | Cat#: BCRSA 3012 | Genre: Country, Folk, World

The original Blue Coast Collection earned international acclaim using the proprietary recording technique called Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E). E.S.E. capture live performances without the use of headphones, overdubs or digital effects and suggests a new standard in digital recording. This long anticipated release of Blue Coast Collection 2 will satisfy fans of quality music and transparent sound with its carefully chosen lineup of emotionally honest and sonically stunning songs. All performances were remastered especially for the CD and DACD versions. Some were remixed. Others have never been previously released. Artists include Keith Greeninger, Houston Jones, Garett Brennan, Jenna Mammina, Matt Rollings and more. Continue reading “Various Artists – Blue Coast Collection 2 (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Allan Taylor – Songs For The Road (2010) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Allan Taylor - Songs For The Road (2010) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Allan Taylor – Songs For The Road (2010) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 948 MB (ISO) + 439 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.9010.2 | Genre: Country, Folk

This SACD-Maxi release emerged from a chain of events: During the HIGHEND exposition in Munich Allan Taylor happened to get to know Dieter Burmester, head of “Burmester Audiosystems”. Dieter told him about the sound system that he had designed for the new Porsche Panamera. It was then that Allan told Dieter his story of why he had bought a Porsche and that he had written a song about the true story behind. Continue reading “Allan Taylor – Songs For The Road (2010) {Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Hugo Montenegro – Others By Brothers & Scenes And Themes (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro - Others By Brothers & Scenes And Themes (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro – Others By Brothers & Scenes And Themes (2016) [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: 3.07 GB (ISO) + 2.61 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.23 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Vocalion | Austria| Cat#: CDSML 8518 | Genre: Easy Listening
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Hugo Montenegro – Love Theme From The Godfather & A Fistful Of Dollars… (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro - Love Theme From The Godfather & A Fistful Of Dollars... (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro – Love Theme From The Godfather & A Fistful Of Dollars… (2016)
[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: 2.91 GB (ISO) + 2.55 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.24 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Vocalion | Austria | Cat#: CDLK 4595 | Genre: Easy Listening
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Hugo Montenegro – Hugo In Wonder-Land & Neil’s Diamonds (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro - Hugo In Wonder-Land & Neil's Diamonds (2016) [Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hugo Montenegro – Hugo In Wonder-Land & Neil’s Diamonds (2016) [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: 3.06 GB (ISO) + 2.65 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.30 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Vocalion | Austria | Cat#: CDSML 8525 | Genre: Easy Listening
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Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra – Got Swing! (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra - Got Swing! (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra – Got Swing! (2003) [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: 4.37 GB (ISO) + 3.43 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.22 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Telarc Surround | US | Cat#: SACD-60592 | Genre: Swing

This is a good, solid pops recording; a disc that’s fun to hear. It’s not necessarily for hardcore jazzheads or swing dancers, but might be just the thing to introduce some of these classic tunes to folks who think they don’t like jazz. Most of these tracks don’t swing hard, but there are a few that even a dedicated dancer would want to try out. Continue reading “Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra – Got Swing! (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Super Audio CD Sampler – RQR (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Super Audio CD Sampler - RQR (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Super Audio CD Sampler – RQR (2003) [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: 4.07 GB (ISO) + 3.04 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.37 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: PentaTone Classics | Netherlands | Cat#: PTC 5186 044 | Genre: Classical
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Various Artists – Super Audio CD Sampler (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Super Audio CD Sampler (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Super Audio CD Sampler (2003) [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: 4.10 GB (ISO) + 3.02 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.26 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: PentaTone classics | Germany | Cat#: PTC 5186 043 | Genre: Classical
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Willy Porter – Willy Porter (2002) [2005, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Willy Porter - Willy Porter (2002) [2005, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Willy Porter – Willy Porter (2002) [2005, Reissue, 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) + 2.13 GB (FLAC Mch) + 845 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Six Degrees Records | USA | Cat#: 657036 11152-2 | Genre: Folk Rock

These days, musicians often complain that major labels no longer believe in real artist development — if a debut album isn’t a big seller, chances are the artist will be dropped. But artist development is still alive and well at smaller independent labels (for the most part). That is where some A&R people are still willing to develop artists and offer two- or three-album contracts instead of merely one-album deals — which is a good thing because not every artist should be expected to be commercially and creatively triumphant the first time he/she records an album. Some people get better as they go along; even Earth, Wind & Fire recorded several modest sellers before becoming one of the top soul/funk bands of the ’70s. Continue reading “Willy Porter – Willy Porter (2002) [2005, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”