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Alphaville – Discography (1984-2023)

Alphaville - Discography (1984-2023)

German synth pop group Alphaville enjoyed major success in the United States with their early hits “Forever Young” and “Big in Japan,” and went on to a lasting career in Europe, South America, and Asia. Alphaville were formed by vocalist and lyricist Marian Gold and keyboard player Bernhard Lloyd, both of whom were members of the Nelson Community, a multimedia art collective based in Berlin. Continue reading “Alphaville – Discography (1984-2023)”

Soft Cell – Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981) [2023, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981) [2023, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Featuring a brand new 2023 Dolby Atmos Mix of Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret created at Abbey Road Studios under the supervision of the band. Additionally, three non-album singles ‘Memorabilia‘, ‘Torch‘ and ‘What!’ are also included in Dolby Atmos. So this blu-ray includes all five of Soft Cell’s UK top 10 hits, in Atmos. Continue reading “Soft Cell – Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981) [2023, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

The Cars – Albums Collection (1978-1987) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Cars - Albums Collection (1978-1987) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Cars – Albums Collection (1978-1987) [Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
12x Albums | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 192kHz
Total Size: 20.7 GB
New Wave / Pop Rock / Synth-Pop
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Kim Wilde – Love Blonde: The RAK Years (2024) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Kim Wilde - Love Blonde: The RAK Years (2024) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Kim Wilde – Love Blonde: The RAK Years (2024) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
4X Discs | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
PDF Booklet Included
Total Size: 4.37 GB
Label: Cherry Pop | Genre: Synthpop, New Wave, Pop Rock

Four CD set. Kim Wilde has blazed a trail ever since she made her debut with the indelible ‘Kids in America’ back in 1981. Kim’s early hits on Mickie Most’s RAK Records blend angsty new wave energy with the innate pop sensibility she shares with her chief collaborators, brother Ricky and father Marty. Continue reading “Kim Wilde – Love Blonde: The RAK Years (2024) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Talking Heads – Albums Collection (1977-1988) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Talking Heads - Albums Collection (1977-1988) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Talking Heads – Albums Collection (1977-1988) [Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
7x Albums | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz / 96kHz
Total Size: 6.86 GB
Post-Punk / New Wave / Pop Rock
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Schiller – Leben (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Schiller - Leben (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Schiller – Leben (2004) [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: 7.12 GB (DSF) + 5.52 GB (FLAC) + 4.41 GB (ISO)
Label: Universal | EU | Cat#: 06024 9865609 9 | Genre: Synth-pop, Downtempo

Leben is the third studio album by German electronic musician, composer and producer Christopher von Deylen under his Schiller alias. It features collaborations with renowned vocalists such as Sarah Brightman, Maya Saban, Peter Heppner and Kim Sanders. Schiller used Daf and Tombak which are the two most Powerful Persian percussive instruments on the 10th track of this album (The Smile ft Sarah Brightman) Continue reading “Schiller – Leben (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Buggles – The Age Of Plastic (1980) [2014, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Buggles - The Age Of Plastic (1980) [2014, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Buggles – The Age Of Plastic (1980) [2014, Japan, 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: 1.16 GB (DSF) + 941 MB (FLAC) + 2.00 GB (ISO)
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9553 | Genre: Synth-pop

The Age of Plastic is the debut album by the English new wave duo the Buggles, released on 10 January 1980 on Island Records. It is a concept album about the possible repercussions of modern technology. The title was conceived from the group’s intention of being a “plastic group” and the album was produced in the wake of the success of their debut record, “Video Killed the Radio Star” (1979), which topped the UK Singles Chart. Most of the album’s other tracks were written during promotion of the single. Continue reading “The Buggles – The Age Of Plastic (1980) [2014, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Devo – 50 Years of De-Evolution 1973-2023 (2023) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Devo - 50 Years of De-Evolution 1973-2023 (2023) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Devo – 50 Years of De-Evolution 1973-2023 (2023) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
2x Discs | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 4.48 GB
Label: Rhino | Genre: Post-Punk, New Wave

COMPLETELY BRAND NEW COMPILATION celebrating 50 years of Devo’s career. Including the band’s biggest hits “Whip It”, “Jocko Homo”, “Beautiful World” and more. This 2CD version includes 50 tracks: 25 hits and 25 rarities, and tracks from all different Devo eras for the first time. Continue reading “Devo – 50 Years of De-Evolution 1973-2023 (2023) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Pet Shop Boys – Smash (The Singles 1985-2020) [2023] [Remastered, 3CD]

Pet Shop Boys - Smash (The Singles 1985-2020) [2023] [Remastered, 3CD]

Pet Shop Boys – Smash (The Singles 1985-2020) [2023] [Remastered, 3CD]
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.59 GB
Label: Parlophone | EU | Cat#: 0190295021955 | Genre: Synth-Pop, Pop
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Depeche Mode – Strange | Strange Too (2023) [Blu-ray]

Depeche Mode - Strange | Strange Too (2023) [Blu-ray]

Depeche Mode and Anton Corbijn’s Iconic Film Collection Strange/Strange Too to be Released for the First Time Ever on Blu-ray. Freshly Restored from Original Super 8 Sources, the Compilation of Groundbreaking Depeche Mode Videos, Directed and Filmed by Anton Corbijn, includes 11 Music Videos + 6 Previously Unreleased Outtake “Vignettes” Continue reading “Depeche Mode – Strange | Strange Too (2023) [Blu-ray]”

Pet Shop Boys – Smash (The Singles 1985-2020) [2023] [2x Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

Pet Shop Boys - Smash (The Singles 1985-2020) [2023] [2x Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

The B-52s – Discography (1979-2019)

The B-52s - Discography (1979-2019)

Among the first American new wave acts to break through to mainstream visibility, the B-52s became one of the biggest success stories to emerge from the American underground in the late ’70s. Making music that was full of quirks but also sounded friendly and fun to dance to, the B-52s filtered surf music, ’60s pop, vintage soul, and low-budget sci-fi soundtracks through a pop culture kaleidoscope, with vocals laid over the top that suggested someone had been listening to a lot of Yoko Ono and Yma Sumac records. Continue reading “The B-52s – Discography (1979-2019)”

New Order – Substance (1987) [2023, Expanded & Remastered] [Official Digital Release]

New Order - Substance (1987) [2023, Expanded & Remastered] [Official Digital Release]

New Order – Substance (1987) [2023, Expanded & Remastered]
[Official Digital Release]
4x Discs | FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 2.02 GB
Label: Warner | Genre: Synth-Pop

The 2023 reissue sees the audio remastered and expanded to four CDs. This 4CD version includes the original 2CD set and adds two further discs. CD3 expands the collection with alternate versions and extra B-sides, while CD4 features an unreleased concert, Live from Irvine Meadows, California, 12th September 1987, where the band uniquely played the entire album in sequence! Continue reading “New Order – Substance (1987) [2023, Expanded & Remastered] [Official Digital Release]”

XTC – The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

XTC - The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Classic 1984 XTC album newly mixed (2023) by Steven Wilson in Stereo, 5. 1 Surround & Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio mixes as part of The Surround Sound Series. CD features the complete album newly mixed in stereo + three additional tracks. Blu-ray includes the newly mixed material as featured on CD in Hi-Res Stereo, 5. 1 Surround and Dolby Atmos + 2023 stereo out-takes & instrumental mixes in Hi-Res stereo. Blu-ray also includes the original album + additional tracks in Hi-Res stereo. Continue reading “XTC – The Big Express (1984) [2023, New Mixes, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

Howard Jones – Dream Into Action (1985) [2018, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + 2DVD]

Howard Jones - Dream Into Action (1985) [2018, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + 2DVD]

Super deluxe edition includes the two CD + DVD edition, limited vinyl picture disc LP pressing, an extra bonus CD containing the Farmyard Sessions plus other previously unreleased and remastered tracks, DVD containing the long-deleted Last World Dream Concert, a replica of the Howard Jones Fan Club Risk Membership Card. Continue reading “Howard Jones – Dream Into Action (1985) [2018, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + 2DVD]”