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Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley - The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}
EAC Rip | 4xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @400 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 1.15 GB (CDs) + 30.2 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Valentine Records | UK | Cat#: 47772 | Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll

Limited-edition 4 CD set comprising the complete Presley singles and EPs released in the USA up to 1962 presented in the order in which they were issued. This edition comes with a comprehensive booklet full of discographical information, rare photos and memorabilia. Eight tracks have been added as a bonus making 100 songs recorded by Elvis in his prime. Continue reading “Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}”

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)”

Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Louis Armstrong & Friends - What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)

Although this Christmas compilation is credited to “Louis Armstrong & Friends,” it’s really more aptly categorized as a various artists anthology, since Armstrong only has six of the fourteen tracks. The disc is filled out with seasonal offerings by Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, Louis Jordan, Lionel Hampton, Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, and Lena Horne, Duke Ellington, mostly from the 1950s. Continue reading “Louis Armstrong & Friends – What A Wonderful Christmas (1997)”

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

Brian Setzer released Boogie Woogie Christmas in 2002 and the live DVD Christmas Extravaganza in 2005, the same year as his second Christmas LP, Dig That Crazy Christmas — that’s a lot of holiday music in a short span of time and it’s all condensed on two 2008 compilations, Christmas Rocks! The Best Of Collection and The Ultimate Christmas Collection. Continue reading “The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)”

The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

The Platters - A Special Christmas Collection (1998)

Doo-wop around the Christmas tree as the Platters’ heavenly harmonies surround Silver Bells; White Christmas; Deck the Halls; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Blue Christmas; The Christmas Song; Here Comes Santa Claus , and more! Continue reading “The Platters – A Special Christmas Collection (1998)”

Smokie – Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)

Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)

Two CD compilation from the ’70s British Pop/Rock band fronted by Chris Norman. Smokie’s sound was a combination of hook-laden songs supplied by top pop team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and distinctive but unashamedly Stateside – influenced Soft-Rock harmonies. Continue reading “Smokie – Living Next Door To Alice: The Best Of Smokie (2007)”

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby - Bing Crosby's Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}

Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, PNG, Included
Total Size: 231 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol | USA | Cat#: 72435-21433-2-0 | Genre: Vocal Jazz, Xmas

While it does not include Crosby’s biggest hit, the perennial “White Christmas,” this collection of holiday favorites remains a good representation of the singer’s many seasonal recordings. Among the highlights are “Winter Wonderland,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” Any fan of Crosby, as well as good Christmas music in general, will want to hunt this down. Continue reading “Bing Crosby – Bing Crosby’s Christmas Classics (1962) {Reissue 1999}”

Metallica – Discography (1983 – 2013)

Metallica - Discography (1983 - 2013)

Metallica were easily the best, most influential heavy metal band of the ’80s and ’90s. Responsible for bringing the genre back to Earth, the bandmates looked and talked like they were from the street, shunning the usual rock star games of metal musicians during the mid-’80s pop-metal renaissance. Continue reading “Metallica – Discography (1983 – 2013)”

Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina – Sittin’ In (1971) {1992, Sony MasterSound SBM, Remastered}

Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina - Sittin' In (1971) {1992, Sony MasterSound SBM, Remastered}

Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina – Sittin’ In (1971) {1992, Sony MasterSound SBM, Remastered}
EAC Rip | APE Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 270 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony MasterSound SBM | USA | Cat#: CK 64414 | Genre: Folk Rock

This debut album was credited to Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina because the project had begun as a solo record by Loggins being produced by Messina. By the time it was finished, however, Messina had written or co-written six of the 11 songs, contributed “first guitar,” and shared lead vocals on many tracks. Continue reading “Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina – Sittin’ In (1971) {1992, Sony MasterSound SBM, Remastered}”

Gerry Rafferty – City To City (1978) {1995, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}

Gerry Rafferty - City To City (1978) {1995, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}

Gerry Rafferty – City To City (1978) {1995, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 321 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: DCC Compact Classics | USA | Cat#: GZS-1075 | Genre: Pop Rock

Gerry Rafferty is a huge talent, but a reluctant star. Management struggles and sundry other hindrances limited his output, but couldn’t avert the Scot from releasing two legendary singles — the Tarantino-ized “Stuck in the Middle With You” and the unforgettable “Baker Street,” the latter included on this record. Just a glimpse of John Patrick Byrne’s cool cover art lets the listener know City to City Continue reading “Gerry Rafferty – City To City (1978) {1995, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}”

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970) {1993, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo's Factory (1970) {1993, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970) {1993, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @600 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 290 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: DCC Compact Classics | Japan | Cat#: GZS-1031 | Genre: Country Rock

Throughout 1969 and into 1970, CCR toured incessantly and recorded nearly as much. Appropriately, Cosmo’s Factory’s first single was the working band’s anthem “Travelin’ Band,” a funny, piledriving rocker with a blaring horn section — the first indication their sonic palette was broadening. Continue reading “Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory (1970) {1993, DCC Compact Classics, Remastered}”

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {1993, MFSL, Remastered}

Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {1993, MFSL, Remastered}

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {1993, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | APE Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 510 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 585 | Genre: Blues Rock

Wishing to escape the superstar expectations that sank Blind Faith before it was launched, Eric Clapton retreated with several sidemen from Delaney & Bonnie to record the material that would form Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. From these meager beginnings grew his greatest album. Duane Allman joined the band shortly after recording began, and his spectacular slide guitar pushed Clapton to new heights. Continue reading “Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) {1993, MFSL, Remastered}”

Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}

Kylie Minogue - Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}

Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Scans @300 dpi, PNG, Included
DVD-5 | VIDEO_TS | Video: NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | Audio: LPCM 2.0
Total Size: 1.89 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Parlophone | EU | Cat#: 0825646004881 | Genre: Pop, Xmas

The Kylie experience has become so all-encompassing it’s hard to believe that 2015’s Kylie Christmas is her first holiday album. She and her team do it right, providing a varied and diverse selection of tracks and moods. Continue reading “Kylie Minogue – Kylie Christmas (2015) {Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD}”

Erasure – Always: The Very Best Of Erasure (2015) {Deluxe Edition 3CD Set}

Erasure - Always: The Very Best Of Erasure (2015) {Deluxe Edition 3CD Set}

Erasure – Always: The Very Best Of Erasure (2015) {Deluxe Edition 3CD Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans @600 dpi, JPG
Total Size: 1.54 GB (CDs) + 405 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mute | UK | Cat#: LCDMutel 26 | Genre: Synth-Pop

Always: The Very Best of Erasure is a compilation album released by the British synthpop band Erasure. It was released on October 30, 2015 to commemorate their 30th anniversary since the formation of the band. The album contains all of the band’s highest charting songs, as well as their more popular recordings. The Deluxe Edition edition contains two additional CD’s with corresponding remixes, including some of their singles that did not make the compilation. Continue reading “Erasure – Always: The Very Best Of Erasure (2015) {Deluxe Edition 3CD Set}”

Eric Clapton – Slowhand (1977) {1991, MFSL, Remastered}

Eric Clapton - Slowhand (1977) {1991, MFSL, Remastered}

Eric Clapton – Slowhand (1977) {1991, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 237 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 553 | Genre: Blues Rock

After the guest-star-drenched No Reason to Cry failed to make much of an impact commercially, Eric Clapton returned to using his own band for Slowhand. The difference is substantial — where No Reason to Cry struggled hard to find the right tone, Slowhand opens with the relaxed, bluesy shuffle of J.J. Cale’s “Cocaine” and sustains it throughout the course of the album. Continue reading “Eric Clapton – Slowhand (1977) {1991, MFSL, Remastered}”