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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)”

Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Ultimate Rock 'N' Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 0.99 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Oner Day Music | EU | Cat#: DAY3CD081 | Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Oldies

Lovers can often be tongue-tied when attempting to express their feelings. Luckily, generations of songwriters have provided ready-made examples of what to say or sing when affairs of the heart have us at a loss for words. With three discs full of timeless rock’n’roll love songs, there is sure to be a ‘special song’ here in this compilation for everyone to enjoy. Truly, this is the soundtrack of our lives. Continue reading “Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}”

The Everly Brothers – The Everly Brothers Collection (1986)

The Everly Brothers - The Everly Brothers Collection (1986)

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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}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 966 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
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 Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars - Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack (.wv) Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 236 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 782 | Genre: New Wave

Since the Cars had created a perfect album with their 1978 self-titled debut, it would be nearly impossible to top it. Instead of laboring long and hard over a follow-up like many ’70s bands did after a huge commercial success, the band cranked out their sophomore effort, Candy-O, almost exactly one year later from the first LP. Continue reading “The Cars – Candy-O (1979) {2011, MFSL, Remastered}”

The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars - Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}

The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 275 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 788 | Genre: New Wave

By augmenting their sound with more synthesizers, electronics, and drum machines, the Cars’ fourth release, Shake It Up, helped bridge their hard rock-based early work (1978’s The Cars) with the futuristic-pop direction of 1984’s Heartbeat City. The band’s sound may have been evolving with each succeeding album, but Ric Ocasek was still writing compelling new wave compositions despite all the change, many of which would ultimately become rock & roll standards. Continue reading “The Cars – Shake It Up (1981) {2009, MFSL, Remastered}”

VA – Grease (The Original Soundtrack) (1978) [2008, 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Remastered]

VA - Grease (The Original Soundtrack) (1978) [2008, 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Remastered]

Grease was a huge success as a Broadway musical prior to hitting the big screen in 1978. That was the version that transformed Grease into a phenomenon — it was a runaway box office success, and then became a TV, cable, and video favorite. Continue reading “VA – Grease (The Original Soundtrack) (1978) [2008, 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Remastered]”

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

The Cars - The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 230 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: DCC Compact Classics | USA | Cat#: GZS-1032 | Genre: New-Wave

The Cars’ 1978 self-titled debut, issued on the Elektra label, is a genuine rock masterpiece. The band jokingly referred to the album as their “true greatest-hits album,” but it’s no exaggeration — all nine tracks are new wave/rock classics, still in rotation on rock radio. Continue reading “The Cars – The Cars (1978) {1993, DCC, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered}”

Simon & Garfunkel – 2 Albums (1966) {2010, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Simon & Garfunkel - 2 Albums (1966) {2010, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Simon & Garfunkel – 2 Albums (1966) {2010, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 402 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Genre: Folk Rock

Sounds of Silence (1966) & Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966) Continue reading “Simon & Garfunkel – 2 Albums (1966) {2010, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

VA – Motown Classics – Gold (2005)

A - Motown Classics - Gold (2005)

One of the most dominating forces in the history of popular music, the Motown imprint was more than a label, it was a juggernaut of soul music, a machine so finely honed and working with such efficiency that it wasn’t uncommon for several chart topping hits to be recorded in one session. Continue reading “VA – Motown Classics – Gold (2005)”

Marvin Gaye – Gold (2005)

Marvin Gaye - Gold (2005)

Marvin Gaye left behind one of the greatest legacies in American pop music, a fascinating and irresistible string of chart hits and stunning album-long suites that explored the sacred/secular divide in his own soul, and by extension, the philosophical divide in the American psyche, and he did it all with grace, ease, assurance, and style. Continue reading “Marvin Gaye – Gold (2005)”

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

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

The Tremeloes – Boxed (2000) {4CD, Box Set}
EAC Rip | 4xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.78 GB (CDs) + 430 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
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)”

Prince – Ultimate (2006)

Prince - Ultimate (2006)

Ultimate Prince is a greatest hits album by American recording artist Prince. It was released on August 22, 2006 by Warner Bros. Records. The two-disc set contains a disc of some previously released hits (some in single edit form; only “My Name Is Prince” has not been on a previous hits collection), and another of extended remixes of hits and a B-side, most of which have only been previously released as vinyl 12-inch singles. Continue reading “Prince – Ultimate (2006)”

The Clash – Hits Back (2013)

The Clash - Hits Back (2013)

A tie-in to the exhaustive 2013 box set Sound System, the 2013 compilation The Clash Hits Back is a novel approach to a career retrospective: it mirrors the 24-song set list for the band’s July 19, 1982 concert at Brixton Fairdeal, then adds eight bonus hits at the end. The Clash Hits Back slightly tweaks the running order of the original set — “Bankrobber” arrived five songs into the concert but appears eighth here — but that doesn’t matter much, as this swap doesn’t alter the impact of the original set. Continue reading “The Clash – Hits Back (2013)”