Mike + The Mechanics – Discography (1985-2019)

Mike + The Mechanics - Discography (1985-2019)

Mike + The Mechanics – Discography (1985-2019)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Official Digital Release | FLAC Tracks
Total Size: 11.1 GB | Total Discs: 22 x CDs | 3% RAR Recovery
STUDIO ALBUMS | COMPILATIONS ALBUMS

With its sci-fi theme and spaced-out keyboards, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground),” the first single by longtime Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford’s side project, Mike + the Mechanics, hinted at a return to the grainier early days of the prog rock giants. However, the bulk of the long-running band’s work, including “All I Need Is a Miracle” and the wistful 1989 number one hit eulogy “The Living Years,” revealed a melodic pop band firmly at home in an MTV world. Continue reading “Mike + The Mechanics – Discography (1985-2019)”

John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Forbidden Love (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Di Martino's Romantic Jazz Trio - Forbidden Love (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]John Di Martino's Romantic Jazz Trio - Forbidden Love (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Forbidden Love (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.46 GB (ISO) + 1.13 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-323 | Genre: Jazz
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John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Chopin Jazz (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Di Martino's Romantic Jazz Trio - Chopin Jazz (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Chopin Jazz (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.33 GB (ISO) + 1.12 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-260 | Genre: Bop, Jazz
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Ludwig Van Beethoven / The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra / Hannes Minnaar / Jan Willem de Vriend – The Complete Piano Concertos (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ludwig Van Beethoven / The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra / Hannes Minnaar / Jan Willem de Vriend - The Complete Piano Concertos (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ludwig Van Beethoven / The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra / Hannes Minnaar / Jan Willem de Vriend
The Complete Piano Concertos (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

3 x Discs / SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
3 x Discs / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Scans Included
Total Size: 9.12 GB (ISO) + 9.92 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Challenge Classics | Netherlands | Cat#: CC72763 | Genre: Classical

This box contains Beethoven’s five Piano Concertos performed by Hannes Minnaar, with The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jan Willem de Vriend, across 3 SACDs. The Third Concerto is released here for the first time. Hannes Minnaar is now recognized as a leading pianist of his generation after these Beethoven’s recordings, but also following his very successful Faur recital (CC72731) and his recording of all Beethoven’s Sonatas for Piano and Violin with Isabelle van Keulen (CC72650). Continue reading “Ludwig Van Beethoven / The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra / Hannes Minnaar / Jan Willem de Vriend – The Complete Piano Concertos (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Enigma – Discography (1990-2016)

Enigma - Discography (1990-2016)

Enigma – Discography (1990-2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Official Digital Release | FLAC Tracks
Total Size: 24.3 GB | Total Discs: 67xCDs | 3% RAR Recovery
STUDIO ALBUMS | COMPILATIONS & BOX SET | SINGLES & EPs

A worldbeat dance fixture of the late 20th century and beyond, having sold tens of millions of albums worldwide, Enigma were an instant success with their unlikely combination of new age tones, chilled-out club production, and samples of Gregorian chant. The project arrived with their 1991 single “Sadeness (Pt. I),” which immediately became an international hit and the calling card for their unique sound. Over the next three decades, Enigma would release upwards of eight albums and collections, many of which spent time in the Billboard charts. Continue reading “Enigma – Discography (1990-2016)”

Bob James Trio – Feel Like Making LIVE! (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Bob James Trio - Feel Like Making LIVE! (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Bob James Trio – Feel Like Making LIVE! (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 4.29 GB (ISO) + 5.35 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Evosound | Cat#: EVSA852S | Genre: Jazz

Feel Like Making LIVE! Includes James’s most well known hits like Angela, Maputo, Westchester Lady and Nautilus as well as an instrumental cover of Elton John’s Rocket Man. The hybrid SACD includes the DSD stereo and 5.7 surround sound for the ultimate sound quality experience. Continue reading “Bob James Trio – Feel Like Making LIVE! (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Eddie Vedder – Earthling (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Eddie Vedder - Earthling (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Eddie Vedder – Earthling (2022) [Official Digital Release] [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Republic Records | Genre: Alternative Rock

Earthling, the new album from Eddie Vedder, includes the tracks “Long Way,” “The Haves,” and more. It was produced by Andrew Watt and features special guest artists.
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Europe – Discography (1983-2017)

Europe - Discography (1983-2017)

Europe – Discography (1983-2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks & Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 56.8 GB | Total Discs: 69xCDs + 3xDVD + 1xBD | 3% RAR Recovery
STUDIO ALBUMS | LIVE ALBUMS | COMPILATIONS ALBUMS | BOX SET | SINGLES & EPs

Originally a progressive rock group, Europe didn’t achieve success until they reworked their sound into bombastic yet melodic pop-metal. In their first incarnation, the Swedish band was called Force. Featuring core members Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitar), Tony Reno (drums), and John Leven (bass), the band won a national talent contest in the early ’80s, which led to a record contract. After changing their name to Europe and releasing two albums in Sweden (Europe and Wings of Tomorrow), the band landed an international deal with Epic Records. Continue reading “Europe – Discography (1983-2017)”

Neil Young – Landing On Water (1986) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Neil Young - Landing On Water (1986) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]

Neil Young – Landing On Water (1986) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.82 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Geffen | Genre: Folk Rock, Country Rock

Backed only by co-producer Danny Kortchmar on guitar and Steve Jordan on drums, with all three playing synthesizers, Neil Young turns in an album that attempts to mix the raunchy rock thrust of his Crazy Horse-style music with contemporary trends in pop, especially the tendency to turn the drums way up in the mix. Continue reading “Neil Young – Landing On Water (1986) [Official Digital Release] [2022, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]”

Jacintha – Love Flows Like A River (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Jacintha - Love Flows Like A River (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Jacintha – Love Flows Like A River (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Scans Included
Total Size: 765 MB (ISO) + 912 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Harmony Records | China | Cat#: HR0001-3 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

The album features beautifully recorded contemporary arrangements of several Mandarin favorites and evergreens as well as a couple of Jazz tunes. This is an album exploring the theme of love, with its ebb & flow, rise & fall, twists & turns & with many changing currents, just like a river. Continue reading “Jacintha – Love Flows Like A River (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Jacintha – Here’s To Ben. A Vocal Tribute To Ben Webster (1998) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Jacintha - Here's To Ben. A Vocal Tribute To Ben Webster (1998) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Jacintha – Here’s To Ben. A Vocal Tribute To Ben Webster (1998) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.27 GB (ISO) + 0.98 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Groove Note | US | Cat#: GRV1001-3 | Genre: Vocal Jazz

When you link your musical objective to a jazz icon like Ben Webster, certain expectations are created and, as here, rarely are these expectations met. Certainly, Jacintha sings songs Webster played, and she sings them very nicely. But there’s none of the raspy timbre in her voice that made Webster’s saxophone immediately recognizable. Continue reading “Jacintha – Here’s To Ben. A Vocal Tribute To Ben Webster (1998) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Bob James – One (1974) [2021, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Bob James - One (1974) [2021, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Bob James – One (1974) [2021, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.45 GB (ISO) + 730 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Evosound | Hong Kong | Cat#: EVSA569S | Genre: Contemporary Jazz

Bob James’ first recording for his Tappan Zee label is typically lightweight. Although Grover Washington, Jr. has two spots on soprano, and trumpeter Jon Faddis is in the brass section, James’ dated Fender Rhodes keyboard is the lead voice throughout the six pieces, which include two adaptations of classical works. Only a lightly funky version of “Feel Like Making Love” rises above the level of pleasant background music. Continue reading “Bob James – One (1974) [2021, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Jethro Tull – The Zealot Gene (2022)

Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene (2022)

Jethro Tull – The Zealot Gene (2022)
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 391 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Inside Out Music | EU | Cat#: 19439927162 | Genre: Progressive Rock

‘The Zealot Gene’ is the bands first new studio album in nearly 20 years. With more than 30 albums to their credit and sales totaling more than 50 million, Jethro Tull are one of the most successful rock bands of all-time with a catalog that contains classics that still resonate today. Led by Ian Anderson, Tull still continue to tour throughout the world, entertaining audiences of all ages. Continue reading “Jethro Tull – The Zealot Gene (2022)”

Georg Friedrich Händel / The Bach Choir & The English Concert / David Hill – The People Shall Hear! Great Händel Choruses (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Georg Friedrich Händel / The Bach Choir & The English Concert / David Hill - The People Shall Hear! Great Händel Choruses (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Georg Friedrich Händel / The Bach Choir & The English Concert / David Hill – The People Shall Hear! Great Händel Choruses (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | No Scans
Total Size: 2.90 GB (ISO) + 3.42 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: BIS | EU | Cat#: BIS-SACD-1736 | Genre: Classical

Despite the fact that he wrote a large number of operas and instrumental works, Handel is often perceived as a choral composer – or, more specifically, as the composer of the Hallelujah chorus. That particular piece is of course included on the present disc – as is He saw the lovely youth from Theodora, which Handel himself is reported to have preferred to Hallelujah, and indeed to all of his other choruses. Continue reading “Georg Friedrich Händel / The Bach Choir & The English Concert / David Hill – The People Shall Hear! Great Händel Choruses (2009) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”