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Donald Fagen – Discography (1982 – 2017)

Donald Fagen - Discography (1982 - 2017)

Donald Fagen was one of the two masterminds behind Steely Dan, the seminal jazz-pop band of the ’70s. Fagen’s solo work has been a continuation of the band’s work of the early ’80s — carefully constructed and arranged, intricately detailed pop songs that are more substantial than their stylish surface may indicate. His 1982 solo debut, The Nightfly, was the best album he had made in years; it covered the same ground as the last two Steely Dan albums, yet surpassed them in terms of ambition and achievement. Continue reading “Donald Fagen – Discography (1982 – 2017)”

Wet Wet Wet – Popped In Souled Out (1987) {2017, 30th Anniversary Edition, 4CD + DVD}

Wet Wet Wet - Popped In Souled Out (1987) {2017, 30th Anniversary Edition, 4CD + DVD}

Wet Wet Wet – Popped In Souled Out (1987) {2017, 30th Anniversary Edition, 4CD + DVD}
4x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD | NTSC 4:3 (720×480) VBR | LPCM (stereo)
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.66 GB (CDs) + 5.67 GB (DVD) + 1.81 GB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Virgin / EMI | Czech Republic | Cat#: 00602557605693 | Genre: Pop Rock

The Super Deluxe Edition will contain 4 CD’s and a DVD that are presented in a 12”x12” 72 page book that features the band telling the story of the album’s making and release in their own words along with unseen photos from their private collection. The 4 CD’s will feature a newly remastered version of the original album as well as an expanded version of the Memphis Sessions that includes a previously unreleased version of ‘Wishing I Was Lucky’. In addition, there is a comprehensive collection of Continue reading “Wet Wet Wet – Popped In Souled Out (1987) {2017, 30th Anniversary Edition, 4CD + DVD}”

Jimi Hendrix – Both Sides Of The Sky (2018) [CD + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Jimi Hendrix - Both Sides Of The Sky (2018) [CD + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Both Sides of the Sky is another collection of high-quality studio recordings, dating from 1968-1970. It might surprise some that, 45-plus years after his death, there’s still good material that hasn’t been previously released, but Hendrix was recording nearly all the time at this point, whether they were demos done in his apartment, late-night jamming with friends, working on new material, or finishing/reworking older tracks. Continue reading “Jimi Hendrix – Both Sides Of The Sky (2018) [CD + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Quiet Riot – Original Album Classic (2015) [5CD, Box Set]

Quiet Riot - Original Album Classic (2015) [5CD, Box Set]

This is a five classic albums CD box set with original artwork ‘mini LP’ CD wallets in deluxe packaging. It contains the albums Quiet Riot (1977), Metal Helath (1983), Condition Critical (1984), Quiet Riot III, Setlist: Quiet Riot. Continue reading “Quiet Riot – Original Album Classic (2015) [5CD, Box Set]”

Art Garfunkel – Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel - Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Garfunkel (he was billed without his first name here) had a lot riding on his debut solo album, and Angel Clare, named after a character in Thomas Hardy’s novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles, lived up to the heightened expectations for the man who had sung “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and other Simon & Garfunkel favorites. Garfunkel took no chances, issuing as the first single Jimmy Webb’s “All I Know,” which was arranged in a similar style to “Bridge” and made the Top Ten. Continue reading “Art Garfunkel – Angel Clare (1973) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Art Garfunkel – Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Art Garfunkel - Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The second time around, Art Garfunkel turned to pop producer Richard Perry, who liked to record in studios rather than cathedrals and who replaced the angelic style of the first album with a lush pop approach. The result was Garfunkel’s best-selling album. The title track and a cover of “I Only Have Eyes for You” reached the Top 40 (the latter topped the U.K. charts), though the most prominent song was the Simon & Garfunkel reunion single “My Little Town.” Continue reading “Art Garfunkel – Breakaway (1975) [2018, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Love - Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
XLD Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 232 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.73 GB (SACD ISO) + 814 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2131 | Genre: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock

Love’s Forever Changes made only a minor dent on the charts when it was first released in 1967, but years later it became recognized as one of the finest and most haunting albums to come out of the Summer of Love, which doubtless has as much to do with the disc’s themes and tone as the music, beautiful as it is. Continue reading “Love – Forever Changes (1967) [2014, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Cowboy Junkies - Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 262 MB (CD-Layer) + 3.78 GB (SACD ISO) + 3.10 GB (SACD FLAC Mch/Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 4010 | Genre: Pop Rock

Whites Off Earth Now!! is a 1986 album by Cowboy Junkies. It was the band’s debut album, and is composed almost entirely of rock and blues covers. Only one song, “Take Me”, is an original song by the band. Continue reading “Cowboy Junkies – Whites Off Earth Now!! (1986) [2007, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ray Davies – Americana (2017)

Ray Davies - Americana (2017)

Ray Davies published a memoir chronicling his life-long affair with America in 2013. Naturally, it was called Americana, and that’s also the title of this 2017 musical adaptation of the book. Davies plays a little fast and loose with his facts, which is perhaps a detriment in an autobiography but suits the condensed nature of songwriting. Continue reading “Ray Davies – Americana (2017)”

VA – A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]

VA - A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]

VA – A Time To Remember: 20 Original Chart Hits From 1970-1979 (1996) [10 CDs]
EAC Rip | 10xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Basic Scans Included
Total Size: 4.37 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: The CDCard Company | UK | Genre: Pop Rock, Classic Rock
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Herman’s Hermits – The Best Of Herman’s Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)

Herman's Hermits - The Best Of Herman's Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)

Herman’s Hermits were never taken seriously, not when they were having hits in the ’60s and not in the decades since. This indifference makes Bear Family’s decision to release a celebratory 50th Anniversary Anthology all the more surprising: not only is it a rare dip into the British Invasion for the American roots-besotted label, but the act seems too frivolous for their tastes. Continue reading “Herman’s Hermits – The Best Of Herman’s Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology (2015)”

Todd Rundgren – At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014)

Todd Rundgren - At The BBC 1972-1982 (2014)

Alex Harvey – Shout: The Essential (2018)

Alex Harvey - Shout: The Essential (2018)

3CD set. Sensational 54-track collection features “Delilah”, “Boston Tea Party”, “Gamblin’ Bar Room Blues”, “Next”, “Shout”, “The Faith Healer”, “Framed” and more favourites!
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Traffic – Discography (1967 – 2005)

Traffic - Discography (1967 - 2005)

Though it ultimately must be considered an interim vehicle for singer/songwriter/keyboardist/guitarist Steve Winwood, Traffic was a successful group that followed its own individual course through the rock music scene of the late ’60s and early ’70s. Beginning in the psychedelic year of 1967 and influenced by the Beatles, the band turned out eclectic pop singles in its native Great Britain, though by the end of its first year of existence it had developed a pop/rock hybrid tied to its unusual instrumentation: At a time when electric guitars ruled rock, Traffic emphasized Winwood’s organ and the reed instruments played by Chris Wood, especially flute. Continue reading “Traffic – Discography (1967 – 2005)”

Marshall Crenshaw – Marshall Crenshaw (1982) [2009, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Marshall Crenshaw - Marshall Crenshaw (1982) [2009, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Marshall Crenshaw – Marshall Crenshaw (1982) [2009, MFSL 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: 219 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.36 GB (SACD ISO) + 667 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2036 | Genre: Power Pop

In retrospect, 1982 was a brief, exhilarating moment in between the fall of disco and the rise of MTV, when the eternal verities of real rock & roll broke through once again. The punk and new wave music of the late ’70s had given way to power-pop, a return to catchy, relatively unadorned guitar rock. In that context, it was easy to see Marshall Crenshaw and his self-titled debut album as the Next Big Thing. Continue reading “Marshall Crenshaw – Marshall Crenshaw (1982) [2009, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”