Blue Öyster Cult – Secret Treaties (1974) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blue Öyster Cult - Secret Treaties (1974) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blue Öyster Cult – Secret Treaties (1974) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, 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: 2.86 GB (DSF) + 2.22 GB (FLAC) + 1.82 GB (ISO)
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ5 246 | Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

While the speed-freak adrenaline heaviness and shrouded occult mystery of Tyranny and Mutation is the watermark for Blue Öyster Cult’s creative invention, it is Secret Treaties that is widely and critically regarded as the band’s classic. Issued in 1974, Secret Treaties is the purest distillation of all of BÖC’s strengths. Here the songs are expansive, and lush in their textures. Continue reading “Blue Öyster Cult – Secret Treaties (1974) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Alice Cooper – Muscle of Love (1973) [2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Alice Cooper - Muscle of Love (1973) [2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Alice Cooper – Muscle of Love (1973)
[2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 372 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.88 GB (DSF) + 2.28 GB (FLAC) + 2.02 GB (ISO)
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ5 229 | Genre: Glam Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

Coming off such conceptual, theatrical, sleazy hard rock records as the massively successful School’s Out (1972) and Billion Dollar Babies (1973), the Alice Cooper group decided that their next release would be more along the lines of their earlier, more straightforward work (à la Love It to Death). While Muscle of Love was a gold-certified Top Ten success, it performed below expectations (their previous two albums peaked at number two and number one, respectively) and would unfortunately prove to be the original Alice Cooper band’s last studio album together. Continue reading “Alice Cooper – Muscle of Love (1973) [2015, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Fist – Fleet Street (1981) [2022 Remastered]

Fist - Fleet Street (1981) [2022 Remastered]

Fist – Fleet Street (1981) [2022 Remastered]
XLD Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 284 MB
Label: Bad Reputation | France | Cat#: BAD221201 | Genre: Hard Rock

Digitally remastered edition of this 1981 release. Formed in 1979 by Ottawa-born Ron Chenier, singer/ guitarist, recruited players and began honing their chops doing small clubs in and around the Toronto area. Fleet Street was the band’s third album. “Double Or Nothing” again showcased Chenier’s talent for writing slick, guitar riffs, while “Thunder In Rock” was easily the year’s best tune on the radio waves. With the clever addition of a sax solo, “Thunder In Rock” is probably most synonymous with Fist’s music, if any song is at all. Continue reading “Fist – Fleet Street (1981) [2022 Remastered]”

KISS – KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

KISS - KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

KISS – KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]

Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 3.80 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMe Direct 2 | Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock

KISS’s fifth authorized Soundboard live release is from the November 28, 1984 Animalize Tour show from the Mid-Hudson Civic Arena in Poughkeepsie, NY featuring the only known soundboard recording with Mark St. John. “Young And Wasted” and “Rock And Roll All Nite” are unfortunately incomplete recordings but due to the historical importance of this show with Mark we hope you all rock out to this as hard as we have. Continue reading “KISS – KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Linkin Park – Meteora (2003) [2023, 20th Anniversary Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Linkin Park - Meteora (2003) [2023, 20th Anniversary Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Linkin Park – Meteora (2003) [2023, 20th Anniversary Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]

Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
6x Discs
Total Size: 6.94 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Warner | Genre: Alternative Rock, Nu metal

All containing a wealth of previously unreleased or rare tracks. Among the unreleased tracks are several gems unknown to Linkin Park fans, including “Lost” – a fully realized track from the 2002 album recording sessions featuring stunning vocals from Chester Bennington. Continue reading “Linkin Park – Meteora (2003) [2023, 20th Anniversary Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81-82-83-4) (1982) [2016, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-4) (1982) [2016, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81-82-83-4) (1982)
[2016, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

EAC Rip | 5x CD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | DTS 96-24 / Dolby Digital / LPCM | Stereo & Multichannel
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio / LPCM Audio / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.61 GB (CDs) + 4.20 GB (DVD) + 15 GB (BD) + 4.17 GB (Hi-Res) + 937 MB (Scans)
3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music | EU | Cat#: 4766622 / 4773754 | Genre: Synth-pop, Pop Rock

Super deluxe six disc edition boasts an abundance of material. Disc one features a 2016 remaster (by Andrew Walter at Abbey Road) approved by Charlie Burchill and the second disc gathers 12-inch remixes and instrumentals of the singles, a few of which enjoy their CD debut. Various edits and B-sides can be found on the third CD in the set while disc four features previously unreleased BBC John Peel and Kid Jensen radio sessions, recorded in February and August 1982. Continue reading “Simple Minds – New Gold Dream (81-82-83-4) (1982) [2016, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]”

Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time (1985) [2015, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (1985) [2015, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time (1985)
[2015, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]

EAC Rip | 5x CD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD-Audio | ISO | MLP Audio / LPCM Audio / DTS 96-24 | 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio / LPCM Audio | 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.90 GB (CDs) + 6.98 GB (DVD) + 8.92 GB (BD) + 3.29 GB (Hi-Res) + 947 MB (Scans)
3% RAR Recovery
Label: Virgin / Universal | EU | Cat#: 0602547220721 / 4722093 | Genre: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Originally released in October 1985, and coming hot on the heels of the global smash single ‘(Don’t You) Forget About Me’ , ‘Once Upon A Time’ was to prove the album that propelled Simple Minds to stratospheric heights of artistic and commercial success. Containing the classic hit singles ‘Alive And Kicking’, ‘All The Things She Said’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, and ‘Ghostdancing’ the original era-defining Number 1 album Continue reading “Simple Minds – Once Upon A Time (1985) [2015, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, Reissue, 5CD + DVD + BD + Hi-Res]”

King Crimson – Live at The Orpheum (2015) [CD + DVD-Audio]

King Crimson - Live at The Orpheum (2015) [CD + DVD-Audio]

King Crimson – Live at The Orpheum (2015) [CD + DVD-Audio]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD-A | ISO | MLP Audio / LPCM Audio | 24bit / 96kHz
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks | 24bit / 96kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 206 MB (CD) + 4 GB (DVD-A) + 801 MB (Hi-Res) + 26.2 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Discipline Global Mobile | EU | Cat#: DGMSP2 | Genre: Progressive Rock
Update: Hi-Res FLAC Tracks have been added

By all accounts, the somewhat unexpected 2014 King Crimson tour was a resounding success and Live at the Orpheum is the first offering for those who were unable to attend. The band had been reinvented with a combination of new and returning players and the set list consisted largely of tunes that hadn’t been performed live since the ’70s, if at all. The main wild card was the three-drummer front line, which easily could have turned into a mess, even without music as challenging as Crimson’s. Continue reading “King Crimson – Live at The Orpheum (2015) [CD + DVD-Audio]”

Ken Hensley – Past & Present (Songs In Time): A ken Hensley Anthology 1972-2021 (2023) [Box Set 6CD]

Ken Hensley - Past & Present (Songs In Time): A ken Hensley Anthology 1972-2021 (2023) [Box Set 6CD]

Ken Hensley – Past & Present (Songs In Time): A ken Hensley Anthology 1972-2021 (2023) [Box Set 6CD]
EAC Rip | 6xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.53 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Cherry Red Records | EU | Cat#: HNEBOX182 | Genre: Pop Rock

Six CD book set celebrating the late, great Ken Hensley. Solo (CD1) focuses on gems from his first three solo albums, released by Bronze records between 1973 and 1981. A Glimpse of Glory (CD2) from 1990 explores Ken’s songwriting depth and his examination of faith. Running Blind (CD3) features mixture of songs of different styles. The Last Dance (CD4) features Tommy Lopez (drums), John Smithson (bass) and Ovidio Lopez (guitar) with some classic slide guitar from Ken on ‘Crying’. Always a prolific songwriter, on 2005’s Cold Autumn Sunday (CD5) Ken took time to record a number of songs from his back catalog. Continue reading “Ken Hensley – Past & Present (Songs In Time): A ken Hensley Anthology 1972-2021 (2023) [Box Set 6CD]”

Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2023, 50th Anniversary, 2CD]

Elton John - Honky Château (1972) [2023, 50th Anniversary, 2CD]

Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2023, 50th Anniversary, 2CD]
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 825 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rocket Entertainment | EU | Cat#: 4596215 | Genre: Pop Rock

This 50th Anniversary Edition contains the original album, a newly created selection of outtakes from the original session tapes. The 2 CD set additionally contains 8 live recordings from the Royal Festival Hall show in 1972, where the tracks received their live debut. Continue reading “Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2023, 50th Anniversary, 2CD]”

The Who – The Who With Orchestra: Live At Wembley (2023) [Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

The Who - The Who With Orchestra: Live At Wembley (2023) [Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

The Who – The Who With Orchestra: Live At Wembley (2023) [Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD-Atmos | 24bit / 48kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 29.8 GB (BD-A) + 7.39 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Polydor | Genre: Classic Rock
Continue reading “The Who – The Who With Orchestra: Live At Wembley (2023) [Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]”

The Zombies – Different Game (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Zombies - Different Game (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Zombies – Different Game (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]

Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 682 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Cooking Vinyl UK | Genre: Pop Rock

The time frame in which the Zombies formed, created their best-known material and initially broke up was roughly six years, burning bright from around 1962 until going into the recording of their 1968 masterpiece Odessey and Oracle knowing they were going to disband after it came out. Their second act has been considerably longer, with founding members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone officially taking back up the Zombies mantle in the early 2000s and producing multiple albums of new material since then. Continue reading “The Zombies – Different Game (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Van Der Graaf Generator – The Bath Forum Concert (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Van Der Graaf Generator - The Bath Forum Concert (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Van Der Graaf Generator – The Bath Forum Concert (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | 2x CDs | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 / LPCM Audio 5.1 & 2.0
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 654 MB (CDs) + 38.6 GB (BD) + 8.01 GB (Hi-Res) + 93 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Esoteric Antenna | EU | Cat#: EANTCD 41093 | Genre: Progressive Rock

‘The Bath Forum Concert’ is the first live CD and film fully controlled by the band and it captures Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans at their finest performing vintage tracks such as ‘Masks’, ‘Childlike Faith In Childhoods End’, ‘La Rossa’, ‘Man Erg’ and ‘House With No Door’ along with newer pieces such as ‘Interference Patterns’, ‘Every Bloody Emperor’, ‘Go’, ‘Alfa Berlina’ and ‘Room 1210’. Continue reading “Van Der Graaf Generator – The Bath Forum Concert (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]”