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Duran Duran – Discography (1981-2015)

Duran Duran - Discography (1981-2015)

Duran Duran personified new wave for much of the mainstream audience. And for good reason. Duran Duran’s reputation was built through music videos, which accentuated their fashion-model looks and glamorous sense of style. Without music videos, it’s likely that their pop-funk — described by the group as the Sex Pistols-meet-Chic — would never have made them international pop stars. Continue reading “Duran Duran – Discography (1981-2015)”

Joe Jackson – Night And Day (1982) {MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Joe Jackson - Night And Day (1982) {MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Joe Jackson – Night And Day (1982) {MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Format / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 919 MB (Hi-Res) + 278 MB (CD-Format) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan on JVC | Cat#: MFSL 1-080 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

1982 will forever be known as the year that the punks got class — or at least when Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello, rivals for the title of Britain’s reigning Angry Young Man — decided that they were not just rockers, but really songwriters in the Tin Pan Alley tradition. (Graham Parker, fellow angry Brit, sat this battle out, choosing to work with Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas instead.) Both had been genre-hopping prior to 1982, but Jackson’s Night and Day and Costello’s Imperial Bedroom announced to the world that both were “serious songwriters,” standing far apart from the clamoring punkers and silly new wavers. Continue reading “Joe Jackson – Night And Day (1982) {MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}”

Art Of Noise – Daft (1986) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Of Noise - Daft (1986) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Daft is a compilation collecting the Art of Noise LP Who’s Afraid of the Art Of Noise? (with one track, “Snapshot”, appearing in a longer version than on the original UK LP, but previously released on the Japanese version), along with portions of the Into Battle with the Art of Noise EP and “Moments in Love” remix single. It gives a fairly thorough overview of the Trevor Horn period of the group, prior to its split from the ZTT label. Continue reading “Art Of Noise – Daft (1986) [2003, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Brandon Flowers – The Desired Effect (2015)

Brandon Flowers - The Desired Effect (2015)

Brandon Flowers’ solo debut, 2010’s Flamingo, seemed to make the case that the line between a Killers album and a Flowers album was blurry at best. Largely a continuation of the anthemic Springsteen-influenced sound of the Killers’ 2006 effort Sam’s Town, Flamingo also revealed Flowers’ inclination toward glossy, synth-heavy, ’80s adult-contemporary productions. For his sophomore solo outing, 2015’s The Desired Effect, the line between the man and his band begins to sharpen. Produced by Ariel Rechtshaid (Madonna, Vampire Weekend, HAIM), the album finally finds Flowers achieving an Continue reading “Brandon Flowers – The Desired Effect (2015)”

Dead Can Dance – SACD Box Set (2008) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dead Can Dance - SACD Box Set (2008) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dead Can Dance – SACD Box Set (2008) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
9x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue+ Log
9x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.55 GB (CD-Layer) + 15.6 GB (SACD ISO) + 7.32 GB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: 4AD / Warner Music / MFSL | Japan | Cat#: DCDBOX 2 | Genre: Dark Wave

2008 nine disc SACD box set featuring all nine of the band’s studio albums packaged in Japanese paper sleeves which replicate the original UK vinyl releases, including replica original inner sleeves and new additional booklets with lyrics, album labels and other images. Packagfed in a special black velvet box set, itself protected by a printed cardboard outer box, which includes all nine titles, strictly limited to 1000 copies. Continue reading “Dead Can Dance – SACD Box Set (2008) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Japan – 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Japan - 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Japan – 3 SACD Albums (1981-1983) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
3x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 6.81 GB (ISO) + 3.12 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal / Virgin | Japan | Genre: New Wave, Synth Pop

Gentlemen Take Polaroids (1980) – Tin Drum (1981) – Oil On Canvas (1983)
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Tears For Fears – Gold (2006)

Tears For Fears - Gold (2006)

Hip-O’s excellent two-disc Tears for Fears Gold collection boasts 24 tracks from the veteran English duo. All of the obvious hits (“Shout,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” “Head Over Heels,” “Mad World,” and “Sowing the Seeds of Love”) are here, but it’s the inclusion of tracks from their woefully overlooked 2004 comeback album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, that warrants a high rating. Continue reading “Tears For Fears – Gold (2006)”

Various Artists – Blank & Jones Present: So8os Vol.1-11 (2009-2018)

Various Artists - Blank & Jones Present: So8os Vol.1-11 (2009-2018)

THE FINEST COLLECTION OF
ORIGINAL CLASSIC 12″ CLUB & EXTENDED MIXES
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OMD – The Punishment Of Luxury (2017) WEB

OMD - The Punishment Of Luxury (2017) WEB

OMD – The Punishment Of Luxury (2017) WEB
Digital Download | FLAC Tracks | Front Cover
Total Size: 272 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: White Noise Ltd. | Genre: Synth-Pop

The Punishment of Luxury is the thirteenth studio album by English synth-pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), and the third since their 2006 reformation. Produced by OMD, it was released on 1 September 2017 by White Noise Records. Continue reading “OMD – The Punishment Of Luxury (2017) WEB”

Bryan Ferry – 6 Studio Albums (1973-1985) {2015, Japanese SHM-SACD Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Bryan Ferry - 6 Studio Albums (1973-1985) {2015, Japanese SHM-SACD Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Bryan Ferry – 6 Studio Albums (1973-1985) {2015, Japanese SHM-SACD Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
6xSACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 9.74 GB (ISO) + 4.48 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9684~89 | Genre: Glam Rock, New Wave
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Depeche Mode – Spirit (2017) [Japanese Blu-spec-CD2, 2xCD]

Depeche Mode - Spirit (2017) [Japanese Blu-spec-CD2, 2xCD]

Spirit is the fourteenth studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode. It was released on 17 March 2017 by Columbia Records and Mute Records. It was preceded by the single “Where’s the Revolution”. Spirit is the band’s second album released under Columbia. Depeche Mode recorded it with new producer James Ford. Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Spirit (2017) [Japanese Blu-spec-CD2, 2xCD]”

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars - The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 241 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.44 GB (SACD-ISO) + 710 MB (SACD-FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2162 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

The Cars is the debut studio album by the American new wave band the Cars. It was released on June 6, 1978 on Elektra Records. The album, which featured the three charting singles “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Good Times Roll,” as well as several album-oriented rock radio hits, was a major success for the band, remaining on the charts for 139 weeks. It has been recognized as one of the band’s best albums. Continue reading “The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Depeche Mode – Spirit (2017) {CD-Format & Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Depeche Mode - Spirit (2017) {CD-Format & Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Depeche Mode – Spirit (2017) {CD-Format & Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}
Vinyl Rip | FLAC Tracks @24bit/192kHz, Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks @16bit/44.1kHz, CD-Format | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.08 GB (24/192) + 517 MB (16/44) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Columbia / Mute | USA | Cat#: 88985 41165 1 | Genre: Synth-Pop

In a time of sociopolitical upheaval, Depeche Mode emerged with Spirit. Dark, brooding, and painfully relevant upon its release, the collection is one of their most intense and aggressive statements, isolating the frustration, anger, tension, and dread coursing across the globe in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election and Brexit. With little subtlety, Depeche Mode take aim and leave few survivors. Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Spirit (2017) {CD-Format & Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}”

Modern Talking – Ready For The Mix (2017)

Modern Talking - Ready For The Mix (2017)

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Depeche Mode – Where’s The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]

Depeche Mode - Where's The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]

Depeche Mode – Where’s The Revolution [Remixes] (2017) [CD Single]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 203 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mute / Venusnote | EU | Cat#: 88985420022 | Genre: Synth-Pop
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