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Cat Stevens – Gold (2005)

Cat Stevens - Gold (2005)

A&M’s 32-track retrospective of eccentric singer/songwriter Cat Stevens manages to cram into two discs what 2001’s On the Road to Find Out box set tried to accomplish over four. While not as informative or “rarities”-heavy, Gold tells the artist’s story with utter succinctness, from earnest, post-counterculture semi-hedonist to Islamic recluse. Continue reading “Cat Stevens – Gold (2005)”

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

A slick, carefully crafted follow-up to his debut, Rebel Yell was Billy Idol’s catchiest, most consistent fusion of synth-driven new wave pop and hard rock guitar pyrotechnics (courtesy of Steve Stevens). The eerie ballad “Eyes Without a Face” gave Idol his first U.S. Top Ten hit, while “Flesh for Fantasy” and the title track became MTV staples. Like much of Idol’s solo output, it’s all calculated for maximum appeal, but Rebel Yell also works too well not to be an infectiously guilty pleasure. Continue reading “Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]”

John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

John Mellencamp - John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

First off, this 19-disc box is not a complete recorded works of John Mellencamp. It excises his earliest years as Johnny Cougar — a Main Man-inspired moniker that resulted in three albums he’s disowned, but which really aren’t that bad at all — beginning the story with 1979’s John Cougar, the album where he truncated his name and toughened up his sound. It still took him a while until he scored a real breakthrough, and it arrived when he tightened up his attack with the assistance of producer Don Gehman and came up with the often-excellent American Fool Continue reading “John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]”

Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}

Lindsey Buckingham - Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}

Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}
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Label: Asylum | West Germany | Cat#: 64561-2 | Genre: Pop Rock

Law and Order is the first solo album by Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, released in 1981. “Trouble”, featuring drumming by Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, reached #9 on the U.S. charts; the album itself reached #32 on the Billboard 200. Lindsey appeared on Saturday Night Live on February 6, 1982 and performed “Trouble” and “Bwana” with the Mick Fleetwood’s Zoo. Continue reading “Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}”

Rod Stewart – Discography (1969 – 2015)

Rod Stewart - Discography (1969 - 2015)

Over the course of his career, Rod Stewart has had it all. He’s been lauded as the finest singer of his generation, he’s written several songs that turned into modern standards, he sang with the Faces, who rivaled the Rolling Stones in their prime, he had massive commercial success. Stewart also saw his critical respect slip away during the ’80s, when he recorded lightweight pop and although he did record some terrible albums — and he would admit that freely — Stewart will always be remembered as one of rock & roll’s best interpretive singers Continue reading “Rod Stewart – Discography (1969 – 2015)”

U2 – Discography (1980 – 2014)

U2 - Discography (1980 - 2014)

Through a combination of zealous righteousness and post-punk experimentalism, U2 became one of the most popular rock & roll bands in the world — equally known for their sweeping sound as for their grandiose statements about politics and religion. The Edge provided the group with a signature sound by creating sweeping sonic landscapes with his heavily processed, echoed guitars. Continue reading “U2 – Discography (1980 – 2014)”

U2 – 3 Albums (1983-1987) {MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

U2 - 3 Albums (1983-1987) {MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

U2 – 3 Albums (1983-1987) {MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}
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Label: MFSL UltradDisc II | USA | Genre: Pop Rock

War (1983), The Unforgettable Fire (1984), The Joshua Tree (1987) Continue reading “U2 – 3 Albums (1983-1987) {MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}”

The Tremeloes – Boxed (2000) [4CD, Box Set]

The Tremeloes - Boxed (2000) {4CD, Box Set}

The Tremeloes – Boxed (2000) {4CD, Box Set}
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Label: Tremeloes | Holland | Cat#: BOX 1011-2 | Genre: Pop Rock
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John Denver – A Song’s Best Friend: The Very Best Of (2004)

John Denver - A Song's Best Friend: The Very Best Of (2004)

Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of Denver’s first album release on RCA, this two-disc, 25-track overview of the country-pop singer’s storied career is the most concise and nuanced yet. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, road-trip classics like “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” and “Back Home Again” Continue reading “John Denver – A Song’s Best Friend: The Very Best Of (2004)”

The Pretenders – Pretenders (1980) {2009, Audio Fidelity, Remastered}

The Pretenders - Pretenders (1980) {2009, Audio Fidelity, Remastered}

The Pretenders – Pretenders (1980) {2009, Audio Fidelity, Remastered}
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Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Cat#: AFZ 052 | Genre: Pop Rock, New Wave

Few rock & roll records rock as hard or with as much originality as the Pretenders’ eponymous debut album. A sleek, stylish fusion of Stonesy rock & roll, new wave pop, and pure punk aggression, Pretenders is teeming with sharp hooks and a viciously cool attitude. Continue reading “The Pretenders – Pretenders (1980) {2009, Audio Fidelity, Remastered}”

Carly Simon – No Secrets (1972) {2011, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Carly Simon - No Secrets (1972) {2011, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Carly Simon – No Secrets (1972) {2011, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
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Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Cat#: AFZ 114 | Genre: Pop Rock

Carly Simon’s best album, No Secrets was also her commercial breakthrough, topping the charts and going gold, along with its leadoff single, “You’re So Vain.” That song set the album’s saucy tone, with its air of sexually frank autobiography (“You had me several years ago/When I was still quite naïve”) and its reflections on the jet-set lifestyle. Continue reading “Carly Simon – No Secrets (1972) {2011, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Various Artists – Best Of The 90s (2016)

Various Artists - Best Of The 90s (2016)

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Various Artists – Ultimate 90s (2015) {4CD-Set}

Various Artists - Ultimate 90s (2015) {4CD-Set}

Various Artists – Ultimate 90s (2015) {4CD-Set}
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Total Size: 1.88 GB (CDs) + 45.5 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony Music | Germany | Cat#: 88875085592 | Genre: Pop, Pop Rock

72 classic hits and harder to find rarities from the 90s across 4 CDs, all housed in a fold out cardboard digi-pack sleeve. Continue reading “Various Artists – Ultimate 90s (2015) {4CD-Set}”

The Tremeloes – The Best Of The Tremeloes (1992)

The Tremeloes - The Best Of The Tremeloes (1992)

Back in the early ’90s, when this 20-song compilation came out, it was more music by the Tremeloes than had been seen in America in decades, and it was absolutely essential listening — the Tremeloes’ music is so upbeat and enjoyable, that they could significantly improve the collective frame of mind of our society if their work was better known. Continue reading “The Tremeloes – The Best Of The Tremeloes (1992)”

America – The Definitive America (2001)

America - The Definitive America (2001)

The trio America (vocalists/guitarists Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley, and Dan Peek) approximated the 1970s California pop folk sound so well that when their first single “A Horse With No Name” appeared on the radio waves in the fall of 1972, many listeners assumed it was a song by Neil Young. Continue reading “America – The Definitive America (2001)”