Category: Hard Rock

Foreigner – 4 (1981) [2011, Japan Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Foreigner - 4 (1981) [2011, Japan Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Foreigner – 4 (1981) [2011, Japan Reissue, 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: 3.47 GB (ISO) + 7.97 GB (DSF) + 4.02 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner Music | Japan | Cat#: WPCR-14173 | Genre: Hard Rock
UPDATE: Added DSF Stereo & Multichannel Tracks

Over the course of their first three late-’70s albums, Foreigner had firmly established themselves (along with Journey and Styx) as one of the top AOR bands of the era. But the band was still looking for that grand slam of a record that would push them to the very top of the heap. Released in 1981, 4 would be that album. In producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange — fresh off his massive success with AC/DC’s Back in Black — guitarist and all-around mastermind Mick Jones found both the catalyst to achieve this and his perfect musical soulmate. Continue reading “Foreigner – 4 (1981) [2011, Japan Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Blue Öyster Cult – Discography

Blue Öyster Cult - Discography

Blue Öyster Cult – Discography
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Digital Download | FLAC Tracks
Total Size: 26.6 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
STUDIO ALBUMS | LIVE ALBUMS | COMPILATIONS ALBUMS | BOX SETS

Since releasing their self-titled 1972 Columbia debut, Blue Öyster Cult have been called everything from the thinking man’s heavy metal group to an occult rock band to the first pop/heavy metal act. They have sold more than 25 million records, and they released a handful of singles during the ’70s that became classic rock radio standards, among them “Don’t Fear the Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.” Lyrics that crisscrossed science fiction, the occult, and horror films; their layered, three-guitar attack; expansive vocal harmonies; and almost inimitable balance between crunchy riffs and infectious hooks resulted in the most listenable metal of the ’70s. Continue reading “Blue Öyster Cult – Discography”

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mr. Big - Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | No Scans
Total Size: 3.20 GB (ISO) + 2.64 GB (FLAC MCH) + 1.01 GB (FLAC STEREO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Evoxs | Cat#: EVSA982S | Genre: Hard Rock
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ZZ Top – Discography (1971-2019)

ZZ Top - Discography (1971-2019)

ZZ Top – Discography (1971-2019)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
76xCDs + 1xDVD | 3% RAR Recovery
STUDIO ALBUMS | LIVE ALBUMS | COMPILATIONS ALBUMS | BOX SETS

Known to the world as “That Lil’ Ol’ Band from Texas,” ZZ Top were had a thoroughly unique career. They started as a trio putting their own spin on blues & boogie rock, and became arena rock stars in the 1970s. In the 1980s, they cannily reinvented themselves, hot-wiring their sound with sequencers and synthesizers and becoming unlikely MTV heroes with a series of clever videos that turned bearded frontmen Billy Gibbons (guitar) and Dusty Hill (bass) into an eccentric visual signature. Continue reading “ZZ Top – Discography (1971-2019)”

George Lynch – Seamless (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

George Lynch – Seamless (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 460 MB (CD-Quality) + 769 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rat Pak Records | Genre: Hard Rock

Instrumental album from the iconic guitarist and former Dokken member. The album features nine brand new tracks and three bonus tracks from Lynch who is backed by drummer Jimmy D’Anda and bassist Eric Loiselle. From the driving guitar riff of album opener “Quiver” to the haunting outro of album closer “Falling Apart,” it is clear George Lynch was looking to explore his writing and love for the guitar. Songs like “Cola,” “Sharks With Laser Beams,” and “Supersonic Hypnotic Groove Thing” explore the various musical styles George likes to play while giving him room to experiment with new sounds alongside his signature tone. Continue reading “George Lynch – Seamless (2021) [WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Brian May – Back To The Light (1992) [2021, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Brian May - Back To The Light (1992) [2021, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Brian May – Back To The Light (1992) [2021, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 346 MB (CD-Quality) + 1.04 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMC | Genre: Hard Rock, Pop Rock

Queen guitarist Brian May’s first complete attempt at a solo album, Back to the Light, focuses on the hard rock sound that Queen often abandoned in the 1980s. While obviously sounding similar to some of the work by his former band, May’s path is far more hard-edged and emotionally punched than the majority of Queen’s work. His vocals are sometimes weak for a singer, but they also add a certain tenderness that most hard rock frontmen seem to lack. Continue reading “Brian May – Back To The Light (1992) [2021, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Beck, Bogert & Appice – Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973) [2016, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Beck, Bogert & Appice - Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973) [2016, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Beck, Bogert & Appice – Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973) [2016, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & 4.0 Quadraphonic
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.43 GB (ISO) + 2.03 GB (FLAC MCH) + 789 MB (FLAC STEREO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony Music | Japan | Cat#: EICP 10002 | Genre: Blues Rock, Hard Rock

One of the great things about Jeff Beck is his utter unpredictability. It’s also one of the most maddening things about him, too, since it’s as likely to lead to flights of genius as it is to weird detours like Beck, Bogert & Appice. It’s hard to tell what exactly attracted Beck to the rhythm section of Vanilla Fudge and Cactus — perhaps he just wanted to rock really loud and really hard, beating Led Zeppelin at their own game. Continue reading “Beck, Bogert & Appice – Beck, Bogert & Appice (1973) [2016, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Whitesnake – Come An’ Get It (1981) [2010, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Whitesnake - Come An' Get It (1981) [2010, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Whitesnake – Come An’ Get It (1981) [2010, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.68 GB (ISO) + 828 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9056 | Genre: Hard Rock, Blues Rock

Despite the massive talents of vocalist David Coverdale and his supporting cast of musicians (not to mention the unimpeachable resumé of producer Martin Birch), Come an’ Get It was another maddeningly average Whitesnake album. A thoroughly boring set that played it too safe and yielded no lasting live favorites, Come an’ Get It was competent to the max — in the hands of a debuting artist, it may have qualified as a classic — but for a near-supergroup of such experience and pedigree, it instead smacked of severe underachievement. Continue reading “Whitesnake – Come An’ Get It (1981) [2010, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Mr. Big - Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 407 MB (CD-Quality) + 3.49 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Evoxs | Genre: Hard Rock, Pop Rock

This is one of the ever-green albums of 80’s style hair band rock that transcends the years and 2021 is the 30th anniversary of the release. evoXS is remastering the album using hi-resolution digital transfers from the original analogue master tapes and will be manufactured as a MQA-CD, hybrid SACD, 180g Vinyl LP and Hi-Res digital. Continue reading “Mr. Big – Lean Into It (1991) [2021, 30th Anniversary Edition, WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 5.33 GB (Hi-Res) + 1.09 GB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Legacy | US | Cat#: 88691992601 | Genre: Blues Rock, Hard Rock

The Berkeley shows by Jimi Hendrix are fairly well known because not only were the shows filmed, but they have been bootlegged pretty extensively over the years as well. Live at Berkeley: 2nd Show marks the first official release of this material, and, like its predecessor, Blue Wild Angel: Live at the Isle of Wight, the show has its strengths and weaknesses. Continue reading “The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Live At Berkeley (2003) [2012, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Cheap Trick – In Another World (2021)

Cheap Trick - In Another World (2021)

Cheap Trick – In Another World (2021)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 440 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: BMG | US | Cat#: 538613552 | Genre: Classic Rock, Hard Rock

Cheap Trick never stopped working, persevering through both good times and bad. The 2010s wound up as something of a latter-day renaissance for the group, as they found a familiar groove with the adoption of Rick Nielsen’s son Daxx as their regular drummer in 2010. At the end of the decade, they released a flurry of albums all recorded with co-producer Julian Raymond. In Another World Continue reading “Cheap Trick – In Another World (2021)”