Category: Folk

Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss - Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.51 GB (DSF) + 1.03 GB (FLAC) + 2.38 GB (ISO)
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4084.2 | Genre: Blues, Folk, World

No need for a clock or a calendar; Steve Strauss ticks in much more expansive dimensions. Roughly 10 years after his success with “Just Like Love” the singer & composer presents his album: “Sea of Dreams.” Why did it take so long? Because Steve Strauss lives in two worlds. Parallel to his passion for guitar and writing music this man from New York State is a social worker in his home town Continue reading “Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tony Christie & Ranagri - The Great Irish Songbook (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.90 GB (DSF) + 849 MB (FLAC) + 1.94 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4087.2 | Genre: Folk, World & Country

Tony Christie – Is This the Way to Amarillo? No! This time he’s winding his way to Dublin, Limerick, Tullamore, and Carrickfergus. 44 Years after the release of his million-selling hit ‘Amarillo”, Tony Christie rounds off his long career with a nostalgic trip to his family’s Irish roots – and has produced an Irish folk album of the very highest musical and audio quality. For this project he was able to acquire the services of the band “Ranagri”, who have worked with such international luminaries as Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder and Ennio Morricone. Continue reading “Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Paul O’Brien – Walk Back Home (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paul O'Brien - Walk Back Home (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paul O’Brien – Walk Back Home (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.45 GB (DSF) + 1.23 GB (FLAC) + 2.50 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4064.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

Energisers wanted! (in times like the present) The likes of Paul O’Brien, the British artist of Irish stock has covered a remarkable musical waterfront. Now he has reached Stockfisch-grade maturity. O’Brien is a courageous man. And courage it takes to leave everything behind and start a new life on Canada’s most western shores – a life in which music was initially no longer meant to play a vital part. Continue reading “Paul O’Brien – Walk Back Home (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Paul O’Brien – Long May You Sing (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paul O'Brien - Long May You Sing (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Paul O’Brien – Long May You Sing (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.21 GB (DSF) + 979 MB (FLAC) + 2.25 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4080.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

Paul O’Brien is a songwriter with deep roots and broad horizons. An English-born child of Irish immigrants, he cut his teeth on Irish music. A natural story teller, Paul O’Brien has developed an eclectic folk style that is broadly appealing and not easily categorized. Continue reading “Paul O’Brien – Long May You Sing (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Nils Lofgren – Acoustic Live (1997) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Nils Lofgren - Acoustic Live (1997) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Nils Lofgren – Acoustic Live (1997) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.45 GB (FLAC) + 3.11 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CAPP 090 SA | Genre: Folk, Country, World

Acoustic Live is a small treasure for longtime Nils Lofgren fans. Capturing Lofgren alone in front of an appreciative audience, knocking out such favorites as “You,” “No Mercy” and “Keith Don’t Go,” plus six new songs. Even with the new songs, there are no real revelations, only a selection of little gems that will certainly bring a smile to the face of any longtime Lofgren fan. Continue reading “Nils Lofgren – Acoustic Live (1997) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ewen Carruthers – One Red Shoe (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ewen Carruthers - One Red Shoe (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ewen Carruthers – One Red Shoe (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.08 GB (FLAC) + 2.19 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4048.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

Melodies dance like dappled sunlight on ground covered with golden autumn leaves. October wine – that’s how lyrics grow. Down-to-earth, yet reflective; almost old-fashioned, they are bound to warm the heart – taking the direct approach to the soul of the matter. And more of this slide guitar please! Continue reading “Ewen Carruthers – One Red Shoe (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Carrie Newcomer – The Slender Thread (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carrie Newcomer - The Slender Thread (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carrie Newcomer – The Slender Thread (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 944 MB (FLAC) + 2.05 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4088.2 | Genre: Country, Folk, World

Carrie Newcomer is a songwriter, recording artist, performer and educator. A friendly, un-dogmatic but at the same time deep spirituality is at the core of her artistry. She has been described as a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe and a person who “asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone, and “She’s the kind of artist whose music makes you stop, think and then say, that is sooo true…” (The Dallas Morning News). All of this alone would be impressive, but it is Carrie’s deep and warm voice which ultimately dissolves any resistance and pulls you in, never to let you go. Continue reading “Carrie Newcomer – The Slender Thread (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Halos ‘Round The Moon (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas - Halos 'Round The Moon (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Halos ‘Round The Moon (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 866 MB (FLAC) + 1.94 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4081.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

The singer/songwriter duo who bewitches us with the rule of three: their roots: Belgian, Greek and Australian, their music – akin to the Chinese symbol for listening which is made up of three symbols: head, ear and heart – holds delights for each. To the head: almost inevitable, given their international cultural background, that their art addresses the state of the world as a poetic whole. Continue reading “Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Halos ‘Round The Moon (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Eugene Ruffolo – In A Different Light (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eugene Ruffolo - In A Different Light (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eugene Ruffolo – In A Different Light (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 3.43 GB (FLAC) + 2.99 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany| Cat#: SFR 357.4044.2 | Genre: Country, Folk, World

The critics say: “Stockfisch Records has always been renowned for its talent to select the best of the best. With Eugene Ruffolo, Günter Pauler and his Knights of the Sound Table have chosen a world-class singer-songwriter to appear on their label. in a different light, his new album to be released on Stockfisch, is sure to reach as many hearts as ears.” Continue reading “Eugene Ruffolo – In A Different Light (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Beoga – Live At Stockfisch Studio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Beoga - Live At Stockfisch Studio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Beoga – Live At Stockfisch Studio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.13 GB (DSF) + 1.01 GB (FLAC) + 2.16 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4053.2 | Genre: Folk, World, Country

Beoga are based in County Antrim, in the north of Ireland. The bedrock of their sound lies firmly within the Irish tradition. However, they are not afraid to incorporate other genres’ nuances into their music. From bluesy riffs to Astor Piazzola-style jazz, to a raunchy New Orleans jamboree vibe, their music always returns to a wonderfully bouncy traditional sound. The result is traditional, with a huge sense of fun and adventure and it all works – wonderfully well. Continue reading “Beoga – Live At Stockfisch Studio (2010) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Dave Alvin – Blackjack David (1998) [2002, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dave Alvin - Blackjack David (1998) [2002, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dave Alvin – Blackjack David (1998) [2002, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 287 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.05 GB (DSF) + 980 MB (FLAC) + 2.09 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2007 | Genre: Folk, Country
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Dave Alvin earned his crown as “the King of California” the hard way. A fourth-generation Californian, Alvin worked his way through various incarnations in order to arrive at this point. A longstanding monumental force in Los Angeles and California music, Alvin is essentially a blues player who writes and performs what he terms “American folk music.” Continue reading “Dave Alvin – Blackjack David (1998) [2002, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Brooke Miller – Familiar (2012) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Brooke Miller - Familiar (2012) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Brooke Miller – Familiar (2012) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.93 GB (DSF) + 864 MB (FLAC) + 1.97 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.8076.1 | Genre: Folk, World, Country

This exhilarating Canadian singer/songwriter grew up in the maritime province of Prince Edward Island off Canada’s East coast. Already at the age of twelve Brooke Miller made her un-timid mark singing in a punk band. And, with her looks, one is not hard put to imagine that the attractive artist could have made a successful career in acting or modeling. Continue reading “Brooke Miller – Familiar (2012) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Allan Taylor – All Is One (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Allan Taylor - All Is One (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Allan Taylor – All Is One (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.18 GB (DSF) + 1.02 GB (FLAC) + 2.22 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4078.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

For 40 years Allan Taylor, born in Brighton in 1945, has been considered as the consummate performer, a writer of literary gracefulness whose troubadour chronicles encapsulate the realism of otherwise unsung heroes, otherwise uncharted lives. On previous albums Allan Taylor sang songs about the road, about all the different countries and all the hotel rooms… “All Is One” goes deeper – into time and ultimately to the recognition that All Is One. Continue reading “Allan Taylor – All Is One (2013) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Sara K. – Made In The Shade (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sara K. - Made In The Shade (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Sara K. – Made In The Shade (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 7.86 GB (DSF) + 3.26 GB (FLAC) + 2.88 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4052.2 | Genre: Folk, World, Country

The album’s 12 tracks are a quite delightful mix, with one song especially outstanding in its beauty: ‘Made in the Shade’, devoted to Sara K. ‘s fellow artist and kindred spirit Chris Jones who died in 2005. This album is surely one of her very best, maybe THE best. It is certainly no less than sensational. Like good wine, this one has it all, that inner glow, that shining light that is the true sign of real art. Guitars, exotic instruments including the harp form an ideal backdrop for the singer Sara K. sounding articulate to the highest degree, her performance mature, completely lacking any harshness whatsoever. Continue reading “Sara K. – Made In The Shade (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Allan Taylor – Leaving At Dawn (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Allan Taylor - Leaving At Dawn (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Allan Taylor – Leaving At Dawn (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 9.90 GB (DSF) + 4.56 GB (FLAC) + 3.75 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4057.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

After Allan Taylor’s latest solo album on Stockfisch presenting Allan as solo performer with his voice and guitar, he releases the SACD Leaving At Dawn on which his new songs are supported by many studio musicians with instruments as well as with vocals: Ian Melrose (git.), Chris Leslie (violin & viola), Hans-Jörg Maucksch (bass), Hrólfur Vagnsson (acc.) – to name just four of them. Continue reading “Allan Taylor – Leaving At Dawn (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”