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Depeche Mode – Memento Mori (2023)

Depeche Mode - Memento Mori (2023)

Death and loss loom large over the mournful Memento Mori, Depeche Mode’s 15th album and first without founding member Andy Fletcher. Started long before his passing in 2022 and influenced more by the effects of a global pandemic, the somber set took on even more gravity and significance after he died. Understandably subdued and emotionally heavy, this is the sound of two old friends reeling from tragedy while keeping an eye on the days that remain. Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Memento Mori (2023)”

Ryuichi Sakamoto – Thousand Knives Of (1978) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Thousand Knives Of (1978) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ryuichi Sakamoto – Thousand Knives Of (1978) [2016, Remastered, 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: 1.89 GB (DSF) + 934 MB (FLAC) + 1.92 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. | Japan | Cat#: COGQ-87 | Genre: Synth-Pop, Experimental

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s first solo album appeared before he formed Yellow Magic Orchestra in late 1978, after the young keyboardist had earned his M.A. in music from Tokyo University. Six long instrumentals make up this CD, but apart from a taste for Asian-sounding synth lines, they hint at very little of what was to come in YMO. Continue reading “Ryuichi Sakamoto – Thousand Knives Of (1978) [2016, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Pet Shop Boys – Discography (1984-2021)

Pet Shop Boys - Discography (1984-2021)

Post-modern ironists cloaked behind a veil of buoyantly melodic and lushly romantic synth pop confections, Pet Shop Boys established themselves among the most commercially and critically successful groups of their era with cheeky, smart, and utterly danceable music. Always remaining one step ahead of their contemporaries, the British duo navigated the constantly shifting landscape of modern dance-pop with rare grace and intelligence, moving easily from disco to house to techno with their own distinctive image remaining completely intact. Continue reading “Pet Shop Boys – Discography (1984-2021)”

Love And Rockets – Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven (1985) [2016, New Mix, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Love And Rockets - Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven (1985) [2016, New Mix, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Love And Rockets – Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven (1985) [2016, New Mix, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / LPCM audio 5.1 & 2.0
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 13.1 GB (BD) + 4.17 GB (Hi-Res) + 256 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Beggars Banquet | EU | Cat#: BBQBD2025 | Genre: New Wave, Indie Rock

This special release features a high definition 96 kHz / 24 bit surround mix created by Neil Wilkes from the analogue multi-tracks and also includes three additional bonus tracks from the original session including the Gold Certified single “Ball Of Confusion” and a cover of Pink Floyd’s “Lucifer Sam”. Continue reading “Love And Rockets – Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven (1985) [2016, New Mix, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

Kim Wilde – Discography (1981-2021)

Kim Wilde - Discography (1981-2021)

The daughter of ’50s British pop singer Marty Wilde, Kim Wilde had several hits during the ’80s. Initially, her synth-driven pop fit in with the new wave movement, but as the decade progressed, it became clear that her strength was mainstream pop. She continued to record into the 21st century, scoring the occasional hit, either in the dance or adult contemporary field. Continue reading “Kim Wilde – Discography (1981-2021)”

The Pretenders – Learning To Crawl (1983) [2012, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders - Learning To Crawl (1983) [2012, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders – Learning To Crawl (1983) [2012, 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: 1.69 GB (ISO) + 1.66 GB (DSF) + 870 MB (FLAC) + 321 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2057 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added
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The Pretenders – Pretenders II (1981) [2010, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders - Pretenders II (1981) [2010, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders – Pretenders II (1981) [2010, 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 Tracks + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.95 GB (ISO) + 1.92 GB (DSF) + 974 MB (FLAC) + 305 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2056 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added
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The Pretenders – Pretenders (1980) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Pretenders – Pretenders (1980) [2014, 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 Tracks + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.95 GB (ISO) + 1.91 GB (DSF) + 954 MB (FLAC) + 298 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2144 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added
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Glenn Frey – You Belong To The City (1985) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City (1985) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Glenn Frey – You Belong To The City (1985) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 195 MB (Hi-Res) + 65.4 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner-Pioneer | Japan | Cat#: P-2034 | Genre: Pop Rock, Synth-Pop

“You Belong to the City” is a song written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin, and recorded by Frey during his solo career. It was written specifically for the television show Miami Vice in 1985. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, although it did reach the top of the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart. Continue reading “Glenn Frey – You Belong To The City (1985) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

A-Ha – Stay On These Roads (1988) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

A-Ha - Stay On These Roads (1988) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

A-Ha – Stay On These Roads (1988) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.00 GB (Hi-Res) + 317 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner-Pioneer | Japan | Cat#: P-13651 | Genre: Synth-pop

a-ha’s recording career hit the skids in America with its third release. But in the U.K., the album became the group’s third straight to peak at number two, though it charted for a shorter period than the first two albums, and there were four Top 25 hits — the title track, “The Blood That Moves the Body,” “Touchy!,” and “You Are the One.” (Also included was a-ha’s 1987 theme from the James Bond movie The Living Daylights, a U.K. number five that missed the U.S. charts.) Continue reading “A-Ha – Stay On These Roads (1988) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Ultravox – Discography (1977-2018)

Ultravox - Discography (1977-2018)

Rejecting the abrasive guitars of their punk-era contemporaries in favor of lushly romantic synthesizers, Ultravox emerged as one of the primary influences on the British electro-pop movement of the early ’80s. Formed in London in 1974, the group — originally dubbed Ultravox! — was led by vocalist and keyboardist John Foxx (born Dennis Leigh), whose interest in synths and cutting-edge technology began during his school years. Continue reading “Ultravox – Discography (1977-2018)”

Falco – The Sound Of Musik: The Greatest Hits (2022)

Falco - The Sound Of Musik: The Greatest Hits (2022)

On the eve of what would have been his 65th birthday, Sony Austria are to issue a new Falco best of called The Sound of Musik. This presents the singles in chronological order from 1981’s Ganz Wien to 1998’s Out of the Dark. Continue reading “Falco – The Sound Of Musik: The Greatest Hits (2022)”

Tears For Fears – Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) [1992] [2020, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tears For Fears - Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) [1992] [2020, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tears For Fears – Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) [1992] [2020, Reissue, 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: 3.12 GB (ISO) + 3.07 GB (DSF) + 1.45 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music | Hong Kong | Cat#: 5389907 | Genre: New Wave, Synth-pop

Capturing some of their chart-topping smashes and other key tracks, Tears for Fears marks a monumental career with their collection Tears Roll Down: Greatest Hits 82-92. Toward the end of the praise surrounding their third album, 1991’s Seeds of Love, Curt Smith left the band. Roland Orzabal was left to sail the ship alone, and the strong success dwindled years later. However, this dozen-track compilation showcases some of the band’s early tracks heavily dominated by pulsating bass drops and heavy synth beats. Continue reading “Tears For Fears – Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92) [1992] [2020, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Tears For Fears – Songs From The Big Chair (1985) [2016, Japanese Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair (1985) [2016, Japanese Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Tears For Fears – Songs From The Big Chair (1985) [2016, Japanese Reissue, 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: 1.86 GB (ISO) + 1.83 GB (DSF) + 971 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-15010 | Genre: New Wave, Synth-pop
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Depeche Mode – 10 Albums Collection (1981-2001) [Collectors Edition, Remastered, DVD + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Depeche Mode - 10 Albums Collection (1981-2001) [Collectors Edition, Remastered, DVD + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Depeche Mode – 10 Albums Collection (1981-2001)
[Collectors Edition, Remastered, DVD + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
10x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
10x DVD | PAL 16:9 (720×576) VBR | DTS 96/24 (5.1) & LPCM (2.0) & AC3 (5.1)
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 132 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Update! DVDs have been added
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