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The Three Degrees – The Best Of The Three Degrees (2000)

The Three Degrees - The Best Of The Three Degrees (2000)

During the long fickle history of popular music, female groups have come and gone in the pop charts. The Supremes, Martha And The Vandellas, The Ronettes, The Crystals and, more recently, Bananarama and The Spice Girls, are some of the names who have achieved world-wide recognition in their time. The Three Degrees are another female act who their own very considerable impression on the international pop charts. Continue reading “The Three Degrees – The Best Of The Three Degrees (2000)”

Ray Parker Jr. – Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}

Ray Parker Jr. - Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}

Ray Parker Jr. – Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 247 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: BMG Victor Inc. | Japan | Cat#: BVCA-2028 | Genre: Pop, R&B

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VA – Motown Classics – Gold (2005)

A - Motown Classics - Gold (2005)

One of the most dominating forces in the history of popular music, the Motown imprint was more than a label, it was a juggernaut of soul music, a machine so finely honed and working with such efficiency that it wasn’t uncommon for several chart topping hits to be recorded in one session. Continue reading “VA – Motown Classics – Gold (2005)”

Marvin Gaye – Gold (2005)

Marvin Gaye - Gold (2005)

Marvin Gaye left behind one of the greatest legacies in American pop music, a fascinating and irresistible string of chart hits and stunning album-long suites that explored the sacred/secular divide in his own soul, and by extension, the philosophical divide in the American psyche, and he did it all with grace, ease, assurance, and style. Continue reading “Marvin Gaye – Gold (2005)”

Prince – Ultimate (2006)

Prince - Ultimate (2006)

Ultimate Prince is a greatest hits album by American recording artist Prince. It was released on August 22, 2006 by Warner Bros. Records. The two-disc set contains a disc of some previously released hits (some in single edit form; only “My Name Is Prince” has not been on a previous hits collection), and another of extended remixes of hits and a B-side, most of which have only been previously released as vinyl 12-inch singles. Continue reading “Prince – Ultimate (2006)”

Stevie Wonder – 5 Albums (1972-1976) {Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Stevie Wonder - 5 Albums (1972-1976) {Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Stevie Wonder – 5 Albums (1972-1976) {Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | 5xCD | FLAC/WV Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.03 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Genre: R&B, Pop

Music of My Mind (1972), Talking Book (1972), Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness’ First Finale (1974)
Songs in the Key of Life (1976) Continue reading “Stevie Wonder – 5 Albums (1972-1976) {Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Little Richard – King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]

Little Richard - King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]

Little Richard was not the only original rock & roller to attempt a comeback in the late ’60s and early ’70s, but he may have been the one to take the greatest musical risks. Fats Domino merely updated his sound (albeit in a charming fashion), Jerry Lee Lewis refashioned himself as a hardcore country singer, and Chuck Berry pandered with “My Ding-A-Ling,” but Little Richard pushed himself on his three albums for Reprise, all of which were collected — along with his contributions to Quincy Jones’ 1972 Dollar$ soundtrack album, non-LP singles, session outtakes, and a complete unreleased Continue reading “Little Richard – King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]”

Various Artists – Sexy: Romantic Love Songs (2007) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Sexy: Romantic Love Songs (2007) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Sexy: Romantic Love Songs (2007) {3CD-Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 962 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: IMP Records | Israel | Cat#: 2147 | Genre: Pop, R&B

3CD-Set of exquisite music performed by Demis Roussos, Procol Harum, Kansas, Manhattans, Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, James Brown, Marving Gaye, Platters, Al Green, The Chi Lites, Percy Sledge, Bettie Harris and many more. Continue reading “Various Artists – Sexy: Romantic Love Songs (2007) {3CD-Set}”

Al Jarreau – The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure (2009)

Al Jarreau - The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure (2009)

Vocalist Al Jarreau is one of the most successful singers in history. He has scored hits on Billboard’s Jazz, R&B, Adult Contemporary, and Contemporary Jazz charts. He’s won multiple Grammys and sold millions of records. Rhino has assembled 15 tracks that represent his long career with Warner Brothers and even cross-licensed a couple from Universal’s GRP and Verve imprints. Continue reading “Al Jarreau – The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure (2009)”

Commodores – The Best Of The Commodores (1995)

Commodores - The Best Of The Commodores (1995)

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Barry White – All-Time Greatest Hits (1994)

It took quite a while for a definitive Barry White compilation to hit the market, but All-Time Greatest Hits — part of Mercury’s Funk Essentials series — finally filled the bill in 1995. Boasting a full 20 tracks from White’s heyday of 1973-1978, more than half of which made the R&B Top Ten, All-Time Greatest Hits is easily the most generous single-disc White collection on the market. Continue reading “Barry White – All-Time Greatest Hits (1994)”

VA – The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)

VA - The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)

Sounds Of Universal Love” is a top of the range collection of quality S.O.U.L. from the finest musical champions of the genre. The album is compiled and presented by The Soul Survivors, a publication that since 2006 has featured all the artists selected on this 16 track CD, interviewed by Fitzroy facey (Da Buzzboy). Continue reading “VA – The Soul Survivors Present: Sounds Of Universal Love (2013)”

Various Artists – The Soul Of Lennon & McCartney (1995)

Various Artists - The Soul Of Lennon & McCartney (1995)

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James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)

James Brown - James Brown's Funky Christmas (1995)

Recorded at the height of Mr. Superbad’s reign, this high-octane, 17-song set is guaranteed to give Santa Claus a soul transfusion–and put a little extra kick into that mistletoe kiss. While JB spends a fair amount of time pouring his heart out on inspired renditions of favorites such as “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Please Come Home,” he and his always-stellar band really shine on a spate of originals that takes Christmas from an idealized holiday and makes it real. Continue reading “James Brown – James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995)”

Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)

Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)

Two CD collection from the British R&B band. Led by charismatic singer/songwriter, Errol Brown, Hot Chocolate are without doubt one of the UK’s most successful and popular singles bands. The hits started in 1970 and continued right up until 1984 in a remarkable 14 year run that witnessed the chart-topping ‘So You Win Again,’ and such memorable songs as ‘You Sexy Thing’ Continue reading “Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing: The Best Of Hot Chocolate (2012)”