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Camel – Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Camel - Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Abandoning the lovely soundscapes of Snow Goose, Camel delved into layered guitar and synthesizers similar to those of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here on the impressive Moonmadness. Part of the reason behind the shift in musical direction was the label’s insistence that Camel venture into more commercial territory after the experimental Snow Goose, and it is true that the music on Moonmadness is more akin to traditional English progressive rock, even though it does occasionally dip into jazz-fusion territory with syncopated rhythms and shimmering keyboards. Continue reading “Camel – Moonmadness (1976) [2014, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Camel – The Snow Goose (1975) [2011, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Camel - The Snow Goose (1975) [2011, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Camel’s classic period started with The Snow Goose, an instrumental concept album based on a novella by Paul Gallico. Although there are no lyrics on the album — two songs feature wordless vocals — the music follows the emotional arc of the novella’s story, which is about a lonely man named Rhayader who helps nurse a wounded snow goose back to health with the help of a young girl called Fritha he recently befriended. Continue reading “Camel – The Snow Goose (1975) [2011, Japan, Reissue, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Stone Temple Pilots – Purple (1994) [2019, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Stone Temple Pilots - Purple (1994) [2019, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Stone Temple Pilots – Purple (1994)
[2019, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.09 GB (CD-Quality) + 3.57 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino Atlantic | Genre: Alternative Rock

Purple Super Deluxe Edition explores the making of the album with a mix of unreleased music that includes demos (“Unglued” and “Army Ants”) and early versions of album tracks (“Meat Plow” and Interstate Love Song”), plus acoustic recordings (“Big Empty”). The collection also features three unreleased live performances from the 1994 KROQ Acoustic Christmas show, including a version of “Christmastime Is Here” from A Charlie Brown Christmas. Continue reading “Stone Temple Pilots – Purple (1994) [2019, Super Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]

The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]

The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]
Blu-ray Audio | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz) | DTS-HD MA (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz) | Dolby TrueHD (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz)
Hi-Res Audio | FLAC Tracks | 24bit / 192kHz
Total Size: 8.81 GB (Blu-ray Audio) + 1.93 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Verve Records / Universal | Genre: Psychedelic Rock

Universal Music Group has gone back to the original master tapes to deliver fully uncompressed, high-resolution versions of many of your favorite albums on Blu-ray Pure Audio Disc. Mastered at 24bit/192kHz, Blu-Ray Pure Audio Discs deliver the sound the artists originally heard in the studio when these classic albums were recorded. Recordings are transferred from the original master tapes and delivered in high-resolution 24-bit/192kHz audio. No compression is utilized, and the sound quality is vastly superior to MP3 or standard CD. Features three separate choices of audio file format for playback: PCM 2.0, Dolby True HD, or DTS-HD Master Audio Continue reading “The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967) [2013, Blu-ray Audio & Hi-Res]”

Janis Joplin – Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]

Janis Joplin - Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]

Janis Joplin’s second masterpiece (after Cheap Thrills), Pearl was designed as a showcase for her powerhouse vocals, stripping down the arrangements that had often previously cluttered her music or threatened to drown her out. Thanks also to a more consistent set of songs, the results are magnificent — given room to breathe, Joplin’s trademark rasp conveys Continue reading “Janis Joplin – Pearl (1971) [1993, MasterSound Remastered]”

Scorpions – 2 Albums [Audio Fidelity Remastered]

Scorpions - 2 Albums [Audio Fidelity Remastered]

Virgin Killer (1976) / Love At First Sting (1984)
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Wilco – Ode to Joy (2019)

Wilco - Ode to Joy (2019)

Ode to Joy – the 11th studio album from the pioneering Chicago rock band Wilco – will be released Oct. 4 via dBpm Records. The album features 11 new songs written and produced by Jeff Tweedy and recorded by Wilco at the bands’ own Chicago studio dubbed The Loft.
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Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Lohengrin (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski - Lohengrin (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Janowski’s Wagner cycle arrives at Lohengrin and by this point in the series some things can safely be relied on. The first is Janowski’s penchant for fast tempi which, in this context, carries the welcome advantage that each act fits onto one disc. It seldom feels rushed, however. When he broadens out it is for the more famously contemplative moments, such as In fernem Land or Einsam in truben tagen. In fact, the dawn interlude in the third act begins remarkably slowly but gathers pace as it develops, an effect that not everyone will enjoy. Continue reading “Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Lohengrin (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Keb’ Mo’ – Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Keb' Mo' - Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Keb’ Mo’ – Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 231 MB (CD-Quality) + 751 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Records | Genre: Blues

The inherent friendliness of Moonlight, Mistletoe and You buoys the first holiday album from veteran blues singer Keb’ Mo’ through its periodic shifts in tone and style. Keb’ Mo’ has long been known for dabbling in a variety of different American roots music, so the intermingling of blues, jazz, and Tin Pan Alley pop comes as no surprise. Continue reading “Keb’ Mo’ – Moonlight, Mistletoe & You (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}”

Hurriganes – Roadrunner (1974) [2007, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Hurriganes - Roadrunner (1974) [2007, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Roadrunner is an album released by the Finnish rock band Hurriganes in 1974. It is considered one of the most influential albums in Finnish rock music history. It was the best selling Finnish album in years 1974-1985 and has sold over 170 000 copies in Finland. The album was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden at Marcus Music studios. The album cover features the band members sitting on a backseat of a Cadillac in Ruskeasuo, Helsinki. The cover has been chosen many times as the best album cover in Finland. Continue reading “Hurriganes – Roadrunner (1974) [2007, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Monkees – Christmas Party (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Monkees - Christmas Party (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

The Monkees – Christmas Party (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 280 MB (CD-Quality) + 525 MB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | Genre: Pop Rock, Xmas

The first Christmas album ever by the Monkees, Christmas Party is collection of holiday standards and new classics that include “The Christmas Song,” “Silver Bells,” Wonderful Christmastime” and the focus track “Unwrap You At Christmas.” Christmas Party includes new vocals by Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, plus the late Davy Jones’ unmistakable voice – taken from vintage recordings – also appears on two songs. In addition to classics, Christmas Party features new songs written by Rivers Cuomo (Weezer), Andy Partridge (XTC), and Peter Buck (REM). Continue reading “The Monkees – Christmas Party (2018) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Paul McCartney – Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]

Paul McCartney - Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]

Originally released in 1982, Tug Of War is the third studio album by Paul McCartney. The album was produced by George Martin and includes numerous guest musicians, including Stevie Wonder, Carl Perkins and Ringo Starr. Tug Of War reached #1 on both the US and UK charts and received a Grammy nomination for ‘Album Of The Year’ in 1983. Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, this latest release contains a deluxe edition 3CD/1 DVD plus a 112 page essay book and 64 page scrapbook Continue reading “Paul McCartney – Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]”

Paul McCartney – Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, Bonus audio includes previously unreleased and rare tracks, plus a new remix of Say Say Say, DVD features music videos from the album, behind the scenes footage and previously unreleased home videos. Also includes a 112 page essay book and 64 page photo book about the music video for Pipes of Peace Continue reading “Paul McCartney – Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]”

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Technodelic (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technodelic (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Technodelic (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.75 GB (ISO) + 857 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: GT Music | Japan | Cat#: MHCL 10113 | Genre: Synth-pop

Widening their vision of synth-pop to include the darker strains of urban/R&B as well as a few vocals indebted to Roxy Music, 1981’s Technodelic proved a high-quality album that showed Yellow Magic Orchestra had the talent and inspiration to grow beyond Kraftwerk-derived electronic pop heavy on the novelty but a bit light on bending genres. Continue reading “Yellow Magic Orchestra – Technodelic (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Yellow Magic Orchestra – BGM (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Yellow Magic Orchestra - BGM (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Yellow Magic Orchestra – BGM (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.90 GB (ISO) + 919 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: GT Music | Japan | Cat#: MHCL 10112 | Genre: Synth-Pop

BGM stands for “background music,” and one could be mistaken for thinking that this is an album of ambient-sounding tracks. Instead, it’s a continuation of YMO’s techno aesthetic, focusing more on Takahashi’s distorted vocals and similarly liquid synth sounds, which give much of the album a melancholic air. Continue reading “Yellow Magic Orchestra – BGM (1981) {2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”