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Janis Joplin – Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]

Janis Joplin - Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]

Janis Joplin’s second masterpiece (after Cheap Thrills), Pearl was designed as a showcase for her powerhouse vocals, stripping down the arrangements that had often previously cluttered her music or threatened to drown her out. Thanks also to a more consistent set of songs, the results are magnificent — given room to breathe, Joplin’s trademark rasp conveys Continue reading “Janis Joplin – Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]”

Scorpions – 2 Albums [Audio Fidelity Remastered]

Scorpions - 2 Albums [Audio Fidelity Remastered]

Virgin Killer (1976) / Love At First Sting (1984)
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Aerosmith – Discography (1973-2015)

Aerosmith - Discography (1973-2015)

Aerosmith were one of the most popular hard rock bands of the ’70s, setting the style and sound of hard rock and heavy metal for the next two decades with their raunchy, bluesy swagger. The Boston-based quintet found the middle ground between the menace of the Rolling Stones and the campy, sleazy flamboyance of the New York Dolls, developing a lean, dirty riff-oriented boogie that was loose and swinging and as hard as a diamond. Continue reading “Aerosmith – Discography (1973-2015)”

David Coverdale & Whitesnake – Discography (1976 – 2015)

David Coverdale & Whitesnake - Discography (1976 - 2015)

After recording two solo albums, former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale formed Whitesnake around 1977. In the glut of hard rock and heavy metal bands of the late ’70s, their first albums got somewhat lost in the shuffle, although they were fairly popular in Europe and Japan. During 1982, Coverdale took some time off so he could take care of his Continue reading “David Coverdale & Whitesnake – Discography (1976 – 2015)”

AC/DC – Discography (1975 – 2014)

AC/DC - Discography (1975 - 2014)

AC/DC’s mammoth power chord roar became one of the most influential hard rock sounds of the ’70s, and is now one of the defining sounds of rock and metal. In its own way, it was a reaction against the pompous art rock and lumbering arena rock of the early ’70s. AC/DC’s rock was minimalist — no matter how huge and bludgeoning their guitar chords were, there was a clear sense of space and restraint. Combined with Bon Scott’s larynx-shredding vocals Continue reading “AC/DC – Discography (1975 – 2014)”

Blue Cheer – Vincebus Eruptum (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blue Cheer - Vincebus Eruptum (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blue Cheer – Vincebus Eruptum (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 304 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.30 GB (SACD ISO) + 629 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ 253 | Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock

Vincebus Eruptum is the debut studio album by American rock band Blue Cheer. Released on January 16, 1968, the album features a heavy-thunderous blues sound, which would later be known as heavy metal. It also contains elements of acid rock, grunge, experimental rock, blues rock, stoner rock, and garage rock. Continue reading “Blue Cheer – Vincebus Eruptum (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Grand Funk Railroad – Trunk Of Funk Vol. 2 (2017) [Box Set]

Grand Funk Railroad - Trunk Of Funk Vol. 2 (2017) [Box Set]

Grand Funk Railroad – Trunk Of Funk Vol. 1 (2017) [Box Set]

Grand Funk Railroad - Trunk Of Funk Vol. 1 (2017) [Box Set]

Grand Funk Railroad, sometimes known as Grand Funk, is an American rock band that was very popular during the 1970s, they toured extensively and played to packed arenas worldwide. David Fricke of Rolling Stone magazine once said, “You cannot talk about rock in the 1970s without talking about Grand Funk Railroad!” Grand Funk Railroad has certainly had their fair share of compilations released over the years. This set takes the albums in the well named Trunk of Funk and releases them in two bite size chunks. Continue reading “Grand Funk Railroad – Trunk Of Funk Vol. 1 (2017) [Box Set]”

Bad Company – The Swan Song Years 1974-1982 (2019) [6CDs Box Set, Remastered]

Bad Company - The Swan Song Years 1974-1982 (2019) [6CDs Box Set, Remastered]

Each album on The Swan Song Years 1974-1982 has been remastered using the original multi-track tapes, including newly remastered versions of Desolation Angels and Rough Diamonds that are making their debut as part of this set. The other albums included in the collection are: Bad Company (1974), Straight Shooter (1975), Run with the Pack (1976), and Burnin’ Sky (1977). Continue reading “Bad Company – The Swan Song Years 1974-1982 (2019) [6CDs Box Set, Remastered]”

Def Leppard – Discography (1980 – 2015)

Def Leppard - Discography (1980 - 2015)

In many ways, Def Leppard were the definitive hard rock band of the ’80s. There were many bands that rocked harder (and were more dangerous) than the Sheffield-based quintet, but few others captured the spirit of the times quite as well. Emerging in the late ’70s as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Def Leppard actually owed more to the glam rock and metal of the early ’70s, as their sound was equal parts T. Rex, Mott the Hoople, Queen, and Led Zeppelin. Continue reading “Def Leppard – Discography (1980 – 2015)”

Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]

Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]

Guns N’ Roses’ debut, Appetite for Destruction was a turning point for hard rock in the late ’80s — it was a dirty, dangerous, and mean record in a time when heavy metal meant nothing but a good time. On the surface, Guns N’ Roses may appear to celebrate the same things as their peers — namely, sex, liquor, drugs, and rock & roll — but there is a nasty edge to their songs, since Axl Rose doesn’t see much fun in the urban sprawl of L.A. and its parade of heavy metal thugs, cheap women, booze, and crime. Continue reading “Guns N’ Roses – Appetite For Destruction (1987) [1997, MFSL Remastered]”

Def Leppard – CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}

Def Leppard - CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}

Def Leppard – CD Collection: Volume One & Two (2018-2019) {Box Sets}
EAC Rip | 14xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 6.90 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMC | Netherlands | Cat# Box 1: 0602557773583 / Cat# Box 2: 00602567313922
Genre: Hard Rock
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Mr. Big – Discography (1989 – 2018)

Mr. Big - Discography (1989 - 2018)

Mr. Big were one of the few “shredder” pop metal bands (translation: the bandmembers were highly proficient at their instruments) that prized songcraft as highly as virtuosity. The seeds for the group’s formation were sown when bass player extraordinaire Billy Sheehan, often called “the Eddie Van Halen of bass,” left David Lee Roth’s solo band in 1988. Shortly thereafter, he began piecing together a new outfit comprised of former Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert, drummer Pat Torpey, and singer Eric Martin, the latter of whom had issued a pair of obscure solo releases in the mid-’80s. By 1989, the newly formed quartet had already inked a recording contract with Atlantic, resulting in the release of a self-titled debut the same year. Despite finding a warm reception among musicians, the album failed to cross over to a mainstream rock audience in America; however, Mr. Big was an immediate success overseas in Japan. Continue reading “Mr. Big – Discography (1989 – 2018)”

The Who – Albums Collection {Remastered, WEB, Hi-Res}

The Who - Albums Collection {Remastered, WEB, Hi-Res}

The Who – Albums Collection {Remastered, WEB, Hi-Res}
WEB Download | 17x Albums | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 30.1 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Geffen Records | Genre: Classic Rock, Hard Rock

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Nazareth – Discography (1971 – 2018)

Nazareth - Discography (1971 - 2018)

The Scottish hard rock quartet Nazareth had a handful of hard rock hits in the late ’70s, including the proto-power ballad “Love Hurts.” Formed in 1968, the band featured vocalist Dan McCafferty, guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. The band had relocated to London by 1970, and they released their self-titled debut album in 1971. Both Nazareth and 1972’s Exercises received favorable attention by British hard rockers, but it was 1973’s Razamanaz that moved them into the U.K. Top Ten (both “Broken Down Angel” and “Bad Bad Boy” were hit singles). Loud ‘n’ Proud and Rampant (both 1974) followed the same formula, yet were slightly less successful. Continue reading “Nazareth – Discography (1971 – 2018)”