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YES – Close To The Edge (1972) [2013, Definitive Edition, CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

YES - Close To The Edge (1972) [2013, Definitive Edition, CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

New stereo, instrumenral, 5.1 Surround mixes of the album & ‘America’ mixed by Steven Wilson. Original stereo master, alternate album, single edits & original vinyl transfer all music presented in High-Resolution sound. Continue reading “YES – Close To The Edge (1972) [2013, Definitive Edition, CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

Gregg Allman – Southern Blood (2017)

Gregg Allman - Southern Blood (2017)

“My Only True Friend,” from Southern Blood, Gregg Allman’s final album, is a cipher, much like the man himself — private, reserved, and complex. Though twin, ringing, blues-drenched guitars introduce it, the song just as quickly morphs into a ballad: “You and I both know, this river will surely flow to an end/Keep me in your heart…I hope you’re haunted by the music of my soul…But you and I both know, the road is my only true friend….” The blues guitars cascade in again, adding resonance. This is the only track here that Allman co-wrote, but it’s fine enough to join the shortlist of his classics — “Midnight Rider,” “Melissa,” “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,” etc. Continue reading “Gregg Allman – Southern Blood (2017)”

The Verve – Discography (1992 – 2008)

The Verve - Discography (1992 - 2008)

Long acclaimed as one of the most innovative and spellbinding bands on the contemporary British pop scene, the Verve finally broke through to a mass international audience in 1997 with the instant classic “Bittersweet Symphony.” By no stretch a study in overnight success, the group’s rise was instead the culmination of a long, arduous journey that began at the dawn of the decade and went on to encompass a major breakup, multiple lawsuits, and an extensive diet of narcotics. Continue reading “The Verve – Discography (1992 – 2008)”

UFO – A Conspiracy of Stars (2015) [Limited Edition]

UFO - A Conspiracy of Stars (2015) [Limited Edition]

UFO has endured a myriad of lineup changes and stylistic shifts over its long career, but the band has always served as a haven for quality musicianship, and Conspiracy of Stars does little to tarnish that reputation. Featuring ten new tracks and a lineup that includes UFO core members Phil Mogg, Paul Raymond, and Andy Parker, along with guitar virtuoso Vinnie Moore and bass player Rob De Luca, the former a member since 2003 and the latter since 2012, the Steamhammer/SVP-issued Conspiracy of Stars is the veteran English hard rock unit’s 21st studio long-player. Continue reading “UFO – A Conspiracy of Stars (2015) [Limited Edition]”

Rush – 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]

Rush - 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]

This new 40th anniversary super deluxe includes two CDs, three vinyl LPs and a DVD and plenty of memorabilia and other bits (tat?) like badges, a handbill and “ticket stub lithos”. Continue reading “Rush – 2112 (1976) [2016, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 2CD + DVD + 3LPs + Hi-Res]”

J.J. Cale – Discography (1971 – 2009)

J.J. Cale - Discography (1971 - 2009)

With his laid-back rootsy style, J.J. Cale was best known for writing “After Midnight” and “Cocaine,” songs that Eric Clapton later made into hits. But Cale’s influence wasn’t only through songwriting — his distinctly loping sense of rhythm and shuffling boogie became the blueprint for the adult-oriented roots rock of Clapton and Mark Knopfler, among others. Cale’s refusal to vary the sound of his music over the course of his career caused some critics to label him as a one-trick pony, but he managed to build a dedicated cult following with his sporadically released recordings. Continue reading “J.J. Cale – Discography (1971 – 2009)”

Asia – 3 Japanese SACD Albums (1982-1985) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Asia - 3 Japanese SACD Albums (1982-1985) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Asia (1982) – Alpha (1983) – Astra (1985)
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Rush – A Farewell To Kings (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 3CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Rush - A Farewell To Kings (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 3CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Rush – A Farewell To Kings (1977)
[2017, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 3CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
3x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA & Dolby TrueHD (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 927 MB (CDs) + 12.3 GB (BD) + 2.49 GB (Hi-Res) + 2.15 GB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Anthem Records | USA | Cat#: B0027243-80 | Genre: Progressive Rock

A Farewell To Kings spawned the band’s first commercially successful radio hit “Closer To The Heart” & will see a 40th anniversary release. This set features 3CDs, a Blu-ray Audio disc with new 5.1 surround sound mixed by Steven Wilson & three 1977 promo videos, plus four 180g LPs. The Hammersmith Odeon February 1978 show is now available for the first time as a complete concert, newly mixed by Terry Brown. Additional bonus tracks includes four cover songs from Dream Theater, Big Wreck, The Trews & Alain Johannes along with a studio outtake of the spacey sound effects from “Cygnus X-1” called “Cygnus X-2 Eh”. 40th anniversary package receives brand new cover art Continue reading “Rush – A Farewell To Kings (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary, Box Set, 3CD + Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

Mike Oldfield – Ommadawn (1975) [2012, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn (1975) [2012, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Mike Oldfield – Ommadawn (1975) [2012, Japanese SHM-SACD, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.47 GB (ISO) + 682 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal | Japan | Cat#: UIGY-9085 | Genre: Progressive Rock
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Cat Stevens – Three (1996) [3CD-Set, MFSL, Remastered]

Cat Stevens - Three (1996) [3CD-Set, MFSL, Remastered]

3CD-Set, 24kt Gold Plated CD MFSL Remastered: Numbers (1975), Izitso (1977), Back to Earth (1978).
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The Police – Synchronicity (1983) [1989, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]

The Police - Synchronicity (1983) [1989, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]

Synchronicity is the fifth and final studio album by English rock band The Police, released in the United Kingdom on 17 June 1983. The band’s most successful release, the album includes the hit singles “Every Breath You Take”, “King of Pain”, “Wrapped Around Your Finger”, and “Synchronicity II”. Continue reading “The Police – Synchronicity (1983) [1989, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]”

McDonald And Giles – McDonald And Giles (1970) {2002, HDCD Remastered}

McDonald And Giles - McDonald And Giles (1970) {2002, HDCD Remastered}

McDonald And Giles – McDonald And Giles (1970) {2002, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 347 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Virgin | EU | Cat#: 7243 8 13081 2 7 | Genre: Progressive Rock

Following the meltdown of the original King Crimson lineup, Ian McDonald and Michael Giles brought brother Peter Giles back, which helps to account, in some ways, for the resemblance of this album to the 1968 Giles, Giles & Fripp recordings — though the songs here tend to go on at some length, combining prog rock’s traits of length and multiple sections with some of the lighter feel of the GG&F days. Continue reading “McDonald And Giles – McDonald And Giles (1970) {2002, HDCD Remastered}”

Chicago – 3 SACD Albums (1969-1973) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chicago - 3 SACD Albums (1969-1973) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Chicago – 3 SACD Albums (1969-1973) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
3x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue+ Log
3x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.45 GB (CD-Layer) + 7.40 GB (SACD ISO) + 3.54 GB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Genre: Jazz Rock

The Chicago Transit Authority (1969) – Chicago (1970) – Chicago VI (1973)
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Joe Walsh – So What (1974) {2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip} UPDATE

Joe Walsh - So What (1974) {2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Joe Walsh – So What (1974) {2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 326 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.47 GB (SACD ISO) + 686 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ 214 | Genre: Hard Rock

Joe Walsh’s catalog by this point was two albums strong and of a consistently high quality. Despite a change of lineup for So What — a wide range of musicians is used, including the Eagles’ Don Henley — the sound is very similar to previous releases. A number of classic Walsh tracks are featured, including a more polished version of “Turn to Stone,” originally featured on his debut album, Barnstorm, in a somewhat more riotous style. Continue reading “Joe Walsh – So What (1974) {2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip} UPDATE”

Shocking Blue – Discography

Shocking Blue - Discography

Formed in 1967 by former Motions guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, the Dutch quartet Shocking Blue originally had a lineup of VanLeeuwen on guitar, lead vocalist Fred DeWilde, bass player Klaasje Van der Wal, and drummer Cornelius Van der Beek, and the initial configuration of the band had a minor homeland hit with “Lucy Brown Is Back in Town” a year later in 1968. Things really got moving, though, when DeWilde was replaced by sultry singer Mariska Veres, whose sexy presence and solid singing brought the band a second Netherlands hit, “Send Me a Postcard,” and then a huge international smash with “Venus” Continue reading “Shocking Blue – Discography”