Carmen McRae – Blue Moon (1956) [2023, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Carmen McRae - Blue Moon (1956) [2023, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Carmen McRae – Blue Moon (1956) [2023, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 652 MB
Label: Binaural Dimension Records | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Much of the music on this excellent (but obscure) Carmen McRae LP has not been reissued, and certainly not in complete form. Accompanied by an orchestra arranged and conducted by either Tadd Dameron or Jimmy Mundy, McRae performs both standards and obscurities, ballads and medium-tempo tunes. Continue reading “Carmen McRae – Blue Moon (1956) [2023, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Heaven 17 – Play To Win: The Virgin Years (2019) [Box Set, 10CD]

Heaven 17 - Play To Win: The Virgin Years (2019) [Box Set, 10CD]

Heaven 17 – Play To Win: The Virgin Years (2019) [Box Set, 10CD]
EAC Rip | 10xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 5.13 GB
Label: Edsel Records | EU | Cat#: HEAVENBOX01 | Genre: Synth-Pop

Original members of Sheffield’s Human League, Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left after the first two albums and formed Heaven 17 in 1980. Named after a fictional band in Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange, they recruited Glenn Gregory on vocals (who had been the original choice for lead singer of the Human League). Continue reading “Heaven 17 – Play To Win: The Virgin Years (2019) [Box Set, 10CD]”

Robin Trower – Twice Removed From Yesterday (1973) [2023, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Robin Trower - Twice Removed From Yesterday (1973) [2023, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Robin Trower – Twice Removed From Yesterday (1973)
[2023, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 44.1kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.24 GB
Label: Chrysalis | Genre: Blues Rock, hard Rock

Twice Removed From Yesterday is Robin Trower’s first solo album after leaving Procol Harum in 1971 and hooking up with Frankie Miller in the band Jude.Featuring ex-Stone The Crows bassist/ vocalist James Dewar and Reg Isidore on drums, it was originally released in March 1973 and heralded the beginning of this legendary power trio, paving the way for Robin to be the deserved guitar hero that he is. Continue reading “Robin Trower – Twice Removed From Yesterday (1973) [2023, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Diana Krall – The Look Of Love (2001) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Diana Krall - The Look Of Love (2001) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Diana Krall – The Look Of Love (2001) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD | 24bit / 96kHz
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
No Scans
Total Size: 6.21 GB (BD) + 1.20 GB (Hi-Res)
Label: The Verve Music Group | EU | Cat#: 00602537316670 | Genre: Vocal Jazz
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Nirvana – Nevermind (1991) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Nirvana - Nevermind (1991) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Nirvana – Nevermind (1991) [2013, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD | 24bit / 96kHz
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 8.64 GB (BD) + 1.14 GB (Hi-Res)
Label: DGC | EU | Cat#: 0600753423844 | Genre: Grunge
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Public Image Ltd. – End Of World (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Public Image Ltd. - End Of World (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Public Image Ltd. – End Of World (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 0.97 GB
Label: PiL Official | Genre: Indie Rock

Public Image Ltd. (PiL) announce their 11th studio album and first album in 8 years, End of World. The band began writing and recording End of World in 2018, during their 40th anniversary tour. After The Great Pause, the band regrouped in the studio and “there was just this massive explosion of ideas,” Lydon says. The result finds PiL set to release 13 of the best tracks they have ever written. Continue reading “Public Image Ltd. – End Of World (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells (1973) [2023, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed]

Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) [2023, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed]

Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells (1973)
[2023, 50th Anniversary Edition, Remixed]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 503 MB
Label: Universal Music | EU | Cat#: V2001-50CD | Genre: Progressive Rock
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Nirvana – In Utero (1993) [2013, Remastered, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Nirvana - In Utero (1993) [2013, Remastered, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]

Nirvana – In Utero (1993) [2013, Remastered, Blu-ray Audio + Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD | 24bit / 96kHz
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 5.88 GB (BD) + 946 MB (Hi-Res)
Label: DGC | EU | Cat#: 0600753453049 | Genre: Grunge, Alternative Rock
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Rush – Counterparts (1993) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush - Counterparts (1993) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush – Counterparts (1993) [2013, 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 566 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.44 GB (DSF) + 1.12 GB (FLAC) + 2.29 GB (ISO)
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ 152 | Genre: Progressive Rock, Hard Rock
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

By 1993, alternative rock had arrived in a big way, and surprisingly, Canadian veterans Rush were game, releasing their most honest and organic rock & roll record in over a decade with Counterparts. Opener “Animate” is straightforward enough, but doesn’t even hint at the guitar ferocity and lyrical angst of “Stick it Out,” Continue reading “Rush – Counterparts (1993) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Rush – Presto (1989) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush - Presto (1989) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush – Presto (1989) [2014, 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 467 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.32 GB (DSF) + 1.01 GB (FLAC) + 2.16 GB (ISO)
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ 182 | Genre: Progressive Rock
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Throughout their career, Rush have always been a band that you could count on to push the boundaries of what rock was capable of, and their discography contains a laundry list of ambitious albums that helped to bring prog to a wider audience. Continue reading “Rush – Presto (1989) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Rush – Hemispheres (1978) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush - Hemispheres (1978) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Rush – Hemispheres (1978) [2013, 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 353 MB (CD-Layer) + 943 MB (DSF) + 746 MB (FLAC) + 1.50 GB (ISO)
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ 162 | Genre: Progressive Rock
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Rush began life as a power trio in the Led Zeppelin/heavy rock mode. Over the years the band refined their musical vision as they gained both instrumental and conceptual facility. 1978’s HEMISPHERES marks their transition from heavy riff-mongers to full blown art-rockers. Continue reading “Rush – Hemispheres (1978) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Audiophile Reference IV (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Audiophile Reference IV (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Audiophile Reference IV (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
No Scans
Total Size: 1.83 GB (DSF) + 1.32 GB (FLAC) + 3.12 GB (ISO)
Label: First Impression Music | EU | Cat#: SACD 029 | Genre: Classical

This Audiophile Reference disc on Super Audio CD features a large selection of First Impression label artists with a cross-section of classical, jazz, and traditional folk selections. Continue reading “Various Artists – Audiophile Reference IV (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”