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Freddie Mercury – Solo Discography (1985 – 2006)

Freddie Mercury - Solo Discography (1985 - 2006)

Combining theatrics and an outrageously flamboyant stage persona with his fine natural-born talent (he possessed one of the greatest voices in all of music and penned some of pop’s most enduring and instantly recognizable compositions), one of rock’s greatest all-time entertainers/showmen was unquestionably Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury. Born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar to Persian parents (his father worked as a high court cashier for the British government), young Farrokh was nicknamed Freddie by fellow classmates while attending an English boarding school, and adopted the moniker. Continue reading “Freddie Mercury – Solo Discography (1985 – 2006)”

Jon Bon Jovi – Discography (1990 – 1997)

Jon Bon Jovi - Discography (1990 - 1997)

Jon Bon Jovi spent most of the 1980s establishing his hard rock band Bon Jovi as one of the most popular in the Western world with multi-platinum albums like Slippery When Wet and New Jersey. He then put the band on hold to make a solo album, Blaze of Glory (released July 1990), whose songs were inspired by the motion picture Young Guns II. Bon Jovi the band was reactivated in 1992 with Keep the Faith, but the group’s namesake frontman continued to make time for his own projects during the following two decades, including the 1997 sophomore solo album Destination Anywhere. Continue reading “Jon Bon Jovi – Discography (1990 – 1997)”

Various Artists – The Epic Vault: Rock N’ Roll Singles (1965-1967) (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Various Artists - The Epic Vault: Rock N' Roll Singles (1965-1967) (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Various Artists – The Epic Vault: Rock N’ Roll Singles (1965-1967) (2018)
[CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 331 MB (CD-Quality) + 871 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Epic / Legacy | Genre: Pop Rock, Rock & Roll
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Bon Jovi – This Left Feels Right (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

God knows why Bon Jovi felt the need to recut its best songs in an adult alternative style with Patrick Leonard as the producer. In the thorough liner notes — presented as an interview between Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora — by the suddenly ubiquitous David Wild, Jon claims that the roots of the album derive from a Japanese show he recorded where the intent was to release live, acoustic versions of the band’s standards. Alas, the recordings weren’t up to snuff, so the band reentered the studio and cut versions that have more overdubs than the original releases. Continue reading “Bon Jovi – This Left Feels Right (2003) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Roy Orbison – The Soul Of Rock And Roll (2008) [4CD Box Set]

Roy Orbison - The Soul Of Rock And Roll (2008) [4CD Box Set]

In 1988, Columbia Records released a four-disc Roy Orbison retrospective called The Legendary Roy Orbison. It contained 74 tracks. It was a great package except for one thing: it sounded terrible, as the mastering techniques in the first days of the CD were not what they are now. The Soul of Rock and Roll, issued by Sony Legacy in 2008, is an enormous improvement in the sonic arena, just for starters. This four-disc collection contains 107 tracks (33 more than the previous box) with selections from all the labels Orbison recorded for. Continue reading “Roy Orbison – The Soul Of Rock And Roll (2008) [4CD Box Set]”

Green Day – Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band (2017) [CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Green Day - Greatest Hits: God's Favorite Band (2017) [CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Green Day – Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band (2017) [CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
2x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 192kHz | CD-Format / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.11 GB (Hi-Res) + 550 MB (CD-Format) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Reprise Records | USA | Cat#: 564901-1 | Genre: Punk Rock

The collection chronicles the sonic journey of one of the most essential and dynamic rock bands in recent history. The playlist includes 20 hits spanning the band’s prolific 31 years as a band, plus a brand new song called “Back In The USA” and a new duet with award-winning Country Music superstar Miranda Lambert on “Ordinary World.” Continue reading “Green Day – Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band (2017) [CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Various Artists – 80s Flash Back Hits (2016) [Official Digital Release]

Various Artists - 80s Flash Back Hits (2016) [Official Digital Release]

Various Artists – 80s Flash Back Hits (2016)
[Official Digital Release]
FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 713 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chachou Music Inc | Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave, Synth Pop
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VA – Jukebox Hits 1962 Vol.1-4 (2015) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

VA - Jukebox Hits 1962 Vol.1-4 (2015) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

VA – Jukebox Hits 1962 Vol.1-4 (2015) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.68 GB (CD-Quality) + 3.00 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Crazy Warthog Media | Genre: Pop Rock, Oldies
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Joe Jackson – Greatest Hits (1996)

Joe Jackson - Greatest Hits (1996)

Part of the Backlot series from A&M featuring newly-designed artwork, digital remastering, unreleased tracks and extensive liner notes. Tracks include “Is She Really Going Out with Him?,” “Look Sharp!,” “Sunday Papers,” “Steppin’ Out,” “Nineteen Forever” and more, plus live versions of “A Slow Song” and “Memphis.” Continue reading “Joe Jackson – Greatest Hits (1996)”

The Lightning Seeds – The Very Best Of The Lightning Seeds (2006)

The Lightning Seeds - The Very Best Of The Lightning Seeds (2006)

This version of the Lightning Seeds’ greatest hits arrived in the summer of 2006, replacing both The Life of Riley from 2003 and Like You Do…Best of the Lightning Seeds from 1997. What do you put on a collection of Lightning Seeds hits? When one looks at their list of hit singles, it is not that impressive: only 13 hits, only one of which reached the Top Ten, and that was one of their lesser-remembered tracks, “You Showed Me.” Continue reading “The Lightning Seeds – The Very Best Of The Lightning Seeds (2006)”

Bon Jovi – Discography (1984 – 2015)

Bon Jovi - Discography (1984 - 2015)

After ushering in the era of pop-metal with their 1986 blockbuster Slippery When Wet and its hit singles “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and “Living on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi wound up transcending the big-haired ’80s, withstanding changes in style and sound to become one of the biggest American rock bands of their time — selling over 120 million albums worldwide and sustaining their popularity well into the new millennium. Continue reading “Bon Jovi – Discography (1984 – 2015)”

Duran Duran – Discography (1981-2015)

Duran Duran - Discography (1981-2015)

Duran Duran personified new wave for much of the mainstream audience. And for good reason. Duran Duran’s reputation was built through music videos, which accentuated their fashion-model looks and glamorous sense of style. Without music videos, it’s likely that their pop-funk — described by the group as the Sex Pistols-meet-Chic — would never have made them international pop stars. Continue reading “Duran Duran – Discography (1981-2015)”

R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (1992) {2002, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res}

R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (1992) {2002, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res}

R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (1992) {2002, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res}
DVD Audio | NTSC 4:3 (720×480) VBR | MLP (5.1 & 2.0 / 24bit / 48kHz) | Dolby AC3 (5.1 & 2.0)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 4.32 GB (DVDA) + 1.53 GB (FLAC Mch) + 636 MB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | USA | Cat#: R9 78175 | Genre: Pop Rock

Turning away from the sweet pop of Out of Time, R.E.M. created a haunting, melancholy masterpiece with Automatic for the People. At its core, the album is a collection of folk songs about aging, death, and loss, but the music has a grand, epic sweep provided by layers of lush strings, interweaving acoustic instruments, and shimmering keyboards. Continue reading “R.E.M. – Automatic For The People (1992) {2002, Reissue, DVD-Audio + Hi-Res}”

Jim Croce – You Don’t Mess Around With Jim (1972) {1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Jim Croce - You Don't Mess Around With Jim (1972) {1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}

Jim Croce – You Don’t Mess Around With Jim (1972) {1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Format / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 740 MB (Hi-Res) + 232 MB (CD-Format) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan by JVC | Cat#: MFSL 1-079 | Genre: Pop Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

Croce’s debut ABC album was also his commercial breakthrough, topping the charts for five weeks, largely due to the comic, up-tempo title tune, a story song about competing pool hustlers, although Croce also reached the Top 20 with the change-of-pace ballad “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels).” Just after his death, ABC issued the track “Time in a Bottle,” and a newly ironic message propelled it to number one. Continue reading “Jim Croce – You Don’t Mess Around With Jim (1972) {1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Format + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip}”

Beck – Colors (2017) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Beck - Colors (2017) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Beck – Colors (2017) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 497 MB (24/44) + 336 MB (16/44) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol Records | Genre: Pop Rock, Dance Rock

Colors is the thirteenth overall studio album by American musician Beck, released on October 13, 2017, by Capitol Records. The album was recorded between 2013 and 2017, with Beck producing alongside Greg Kurstin. The album’s earliest single, “Dreams”, was released in June 2015, while three more singles (“Wow”, “Dear Life” (Italy) and “Up All Night” (US) were released between June 2016 and September 2017. Continue reading “Beck – Colors (2017) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”