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Billy Joel – Live at the Great American Music Hall – 1975 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Billy Joel - Live at the Great American Music Hall - 1975 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Billy Joel – Live at the Great American Music Hall – 1975 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.26 GB
Label: Columbia / Legacy | Genre: Pop Rock

The live gig from the Streetlife Serenade tour introduces the earliest available recordings of future Turnstiles classics “James” and “New York State Of Mind.” Continue reading “Billy Joel – Live at the Great American Music Hall – 1975 (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Riverside – Riverside 20: The Shorts & The Longs (2021) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Riverside - Riverside 20: The Shorts & The Longs (2021) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Riverside – Riverside 20: The Shorts & The Longs (2021) [Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
2x Discs | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 4.14 GB
Label: InsideOutMusic | Genre: Pop Rock
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The Mars Volta – Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Mars Volta - Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Mars Volta – Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 774 MB
Label: Clouds Hill | Genre: Pop Rock, Indie Rock

In 2022, the Mars Volta ended a decade-long hiatus with a self-titled LP that moved them into a more tropical zone of soft rock, jazz, funk, and Latin. A year later, they offered up Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazón, an acoustic re-imagining of that same album. Described by guitarist Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López as their version of a folk record, the stripped-down arrangements lean more heavily on the El Paso band’s Latin and Caribbean roots. Continue reading “The Mars Volta – Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Billy Joel – The Stranger (1977) [1998, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Billy Joel - The Stranger (1977) [1998, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Billy Joel – The Stranger (1977) [1998, 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: 4.78 GB (DSF) + 3.11 GB (FLAC) + 3.16 GB (ISO)
Label: Columbia | US | Cat#: 491184 6 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

The Stranger is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977, by Columbia Records. While his four previous albums had been moderately successful, The Stranger became Joel’s true critical and commercial breakthrough, spending six weeks at number 2 on the US albums chart. Continue reading “Billy Joel – The Stranger (1977) [1998, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Billy Joel – 52nd Street (1978) [1999, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Billy Joel - 52nd Street (1978) [1999, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Billy Joel – 52nd Street (1978) [1999, 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: 4.50 GB (DSF) + 3.04 GB (FLAC) + 3.03 GB (ISO)
Label: Columbia | US | Cat#: 491185 6 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

52nd Street is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released in 1978. It was the first of four Joel albums to top the Billboard charts, and it earned him two Grammys. Three songs reached the Top 40 in the United States, contributing to the album’s success: “My Life” (#3), “Big Shot” (#14), and “Honesty” (#24). Continue reading “Billy Joel – 52nd Street (1978) [1999, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Elton John – Elton John (1970) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John - Elton John (1970) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John – Elton John (1970) [2004, 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: 5.43 GB (DSF) + 3.63 GB (FLAC) + 3.37 GB (ISO)
Label: Island Records | US | Cat#: B0003607-36 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin’s songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John’s music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin’s frequently nebulous lyrics. “Take Me to the Pilot” might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. Continue reading “Elton John – Elton John (1970) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John - Honky Château (1972) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2004, 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: 5.32 GB (DSF) + 3.74 GB (FLAC) + 3.37 GB (ISO)
Label: Island Records | US | Cat#: B0003609-36 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

Considerably lighter than Madman Across the Water, Honky Chateau is a rollicking collection of ballads, rockers, blues, country-rock, and soul songs. On paper, it reads like an eclectic mess, but it plays as the most focused and accomplished set of songs Elton John and Bernie Taupin ever wrote. The skittering boogie of “Honky Cat” and the light psychedelic pop of “Rocket Man” helped send Honky Chateau to the top of the charts, but what is truly impressive about the album is the depth of its material. Continue reading “Elton John – Honky Château (1972) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Elton John – Madman Across The Water (1971) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John - Madman Across The Water (1971) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Elton John – Madman Across The Water (1971) [2004, 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: 5.04 GB (DSF) + 3.41 GB (FLAC) + 3.10 GB (ISO)
Label: Island Records | US | Cat#: B0003610-36 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

Trading the cinematic aspirations of Tumbleweed Connection for a tentative stab at prog rock, Elton John and Bernie Taupin delivered another excellent collection of songs with Madman Across the Water. Like its two predecessors, Madman Across the Water is driven by the sweeping string arrangements of Paul Buckmaster, who gives the songs here a richly dark and haunting edge. And these are songs that benefit from grandiose treatments. Continue reading “Elton John – Madman Across The Water (1971) [2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Boston – Walk On (1994) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Boston - Walk On (1994) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Boston – Walk On (1994) [2021, Reissue, Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz
Total Size: 2.94 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: UMG Recordings | Genre: Pop Rock, Hard Rock
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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]

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]”

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]

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]

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 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]”

U2 – Songs Of Surrender (2023) [Super Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

U2 - Songs Of Surrender (2023) [Super Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

U2 – Songs Of Surrender (2023) [Super Deluxe Edition, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
4x Discs | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 2.82 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal / Island Records | Genre: Pop Rock

Featuring 40 new acoustic and reimagined recordings from the U2 catalog, produced and compiled by The Edge and arranged into individual band member volumes.
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