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Pat Benatar – In the Heat Of The Night (1979) {1994, DCC, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered}

Pat Benatar - In the Heat Of The Night (1979) {1994, DCC, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered}

Pat Benatar – In the Heat Of The Night (1979) {1994, DCC, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered}
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Label: DCC Compact Classics | USA | Cat#: GZS-1056 | Genre: Hard Rock, Pop Rock

With her debut recording In the Heat of the Night, Pat Benatar wasted no time starting out of the gate with the furious leadoff track “Heartbreaker,” which solidified her place in a class of women who were taking the rock world by storm in the late ’70s. Continue reading “Pat Benatar – In the Heat Of The Night (1979) {1994, DCC, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered}”

The Band – The Band (1969) {2009, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

The Band - The Band (1969) {2009, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

The Band – The Band (1969) {2009, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
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Total Size: 275 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Cat#: AFZ 032 | Genre: Southern Rock, Country Rock

The Band’s first album, Music from Big Pink, seemed to come out of nowhere, with its ramshackle musical blend and songs of rural tragedy. The Band, the group’s second album, was a more deliberate and even more accomplished effort, partially because the players had become a more cohesive unit, and partially because guitarist Robbie Robertson had taken over the songwriting, writing or co-writing all 12 songs. Continue reading “The Band – The Band (1969) {2009, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Cat Stevens – Gold (2005)

Cat Stevens - Gold (2005)

A&M’s 32-track retrospective of eccentric singer/songwriter Cat Stevens manages to cram into two discs what 2001’s On the Road to Find Out box set tried to accomplish over four. While not as informative or “rarities”-heavy, Gold tells the artist’s story with utter succinctness, from earnest, post-counterculture semi-hedonist to Islamic recluse. Continue reading “Cat Stevens – Gold (2005)”

Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]

A slick, carefully crafted follow-up to his debut, Rebel Yell was Billy Idol’s catchiest, most consistent fusion of synth-driven new wave pop and hard rock guitar pyrotechnics (courtesy of Steve Stevens). The eerie ballad “Eyes Without a Face” gave Idol his first U.S. Top Ten hit, while “Flesh for Fantasy” and the title track became MTV staples. Like much of Idol’s solo output, it’s all calculated for maximum appeal, but Rebel Yell also works too well not to be an infectiously guilty pleasure. Continue reading “Billy Idol – Rebel Yell (1983) [2010, Audio Fidelity, Remastered]”

The Righteous Brothers – The Collection (1999)

The Righteous Brothers - The Collection (1999)

‘Best Of’ collection from blue eyed soul duo. 18 tracks including ‘Unchained Melody’, ‘White Cliffs Of Dover’, ‘Ebb Tide’, ‘Island In The Sun’ and ‘Just Once In My Life’. Continue reading “The Righteous Brothers – The Collection (1999)”

John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

John Mellencamp - John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

First off, this 19-disc box is not a complete recorded works of John Mellencamp. It excises his earliest years as Johnny Cougar — a Main Man-inspired moniker that resulted in three albums he’s disowned, but which really aren’t that bad at all — beginning the story with 1979’s John Cougar, the album where he truncated his name and toughened up his sound. It still took him a while until he scored a real breakthrough, and it arrived when he tightened up his attack with the assistance of producer Don Gehman and came up with the often-excellent American Fool Continue reading “John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]”

Various Artists – New Wave – Gold (2007)

Various Artists - New Wave - Gold (2007)

When it comes to new wave compilations that attempt to strike a balance between well-known hits and lesser-known singles that deserved more play, the New Wave installment in Hip-O’s Gold series has to be considered exceptional. If you already own a good number of new wave comps, you will likely have a good portion of what is here, including Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love,” the Waitresses’ “I Know What Boys Like,” Bow Wow Wow’s “I Want Candy,” and Nena’s “99 Luftballoons.” This being a generous 30-track, two-disc set, there’s a lot of room left for the deeper inclusions. Continue reading “Various Artists – New Wave – Gold (2007)”

Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}

Lindsey Buckingham - Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}

Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}
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Label: Asylum | West Germany | Cat#: 64561-2 | Genre: Pop Rock

Law and Order is the first solo album by Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lindsey Buckingham, released in 1981. “Trouble”, featuring drumming by Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood, reached #9 on the U.S. charts; the album itself reached #32 on the Billboard 200. Lindsey appeared on Saturday Night Live on February 6, 1982 and performed “Trouble” and “Bwana” with the Mick Fleetwood’s Zoo. Continue reading “Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (1981) {Target CD}”

Buckingham Nicks – Buckingham Nicks (1973) {24bit/96kHz + 16bit/44.1kHz, Vinyl Rip}

Buckingham Nicks - Buckingham Nicks (1973) {24bit/96kHz + 16bit/44.1kHz, Vinyl Rip}

Buckingham Nicks – Buckingham Nicks (1973) {24bit/96kHz + 16bit/44.1kHz, Vinyl Rip}
Vinyl Rip | FLAC Tracks -> 24bit/96kHz & 16bit/44.1kHz | Full Scans Included
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Label: Polydor | USA | Cat#: PD 5058 | Genre: Pop Rock

Buckingham Nicks is the debut and sole studio album by the American rock duo Buckingham Nicks. Produced by Keith Olsen, the album was released in September 1973 by Polydor Records. Buckingham Nicks is notable as an early commercial collaboration between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, both of whom later joined Fleetwood Mac. Continue reading “Buckingham Nicks – Buckingham Nicks (1973) {24bit/96kHz + 16bit/44.1kHz, Vinyl Rip}”

Deep Purple – …To The Rising Sun In Tokyo (2015) {2CD + DVD}

Deep Purple - ...To The Rising Sun In Tokyo (2015) {2CD + DVD}

Deep Purple – …To The Rising Sun In Tokyo (2015) {2CD + DVD}
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DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | Dolby Ac-3: 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
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Total Size: 7.82 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Edel / Ear Music | Germany | Cat#: 0210547EMU | Genre: Hard Rock

If Wacken shows Deep Purple s performance in front of a huge rock audience, playing as if they had to leave all their habits behind, the Tokyo show is presenting Deep Purple completely at ease with their history and themselves. Continue reading “Deep Purple – …To The Rising Sun In Tokyo (2015) {2CD + DVD}”

Deep Purple – From The Setting Sun… In Wacken (2015) {2CD + DVD}

Deep Purple - From The Setting Sun... In Wacken (2015) {2CD + DVD}

Deep Purple – From The Setting Sun… In Wacken (2015) {2CD + DVD}
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DVD-9 | VIDEO_TS | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | Dolby Ac-3: 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Stereo
Total Size: 7.08 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Edel / Ear Music | Germany | Cat#: 0210536EMU | Genre: Hard Rock

The show is a blast from the first note to the last and grows song after song, supported by the audience impressive presence. During this concert, Deep Purple left their “safe zone”. That is why this concert is the one that represents a feeling of improvisation and electricity similar to the band’s classic years – more than many other live releases by the band. Continue reading “Deep Purple – From The Setting Sun… In Wacken (2015) {2CD + DVD}”

Queen – 4 Albums (MFSL, Remastered, 24-Karat Gold CD) UPDATE

Queen - 4 Albums (MFSL, Remastered, 24-Karat Gold CD)

Queen – 4 Albums (MFSL, Remastered, 24-Karat Gold CD)
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Total Size: 1.41 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL (UltraDisc II) | Cat#: UDCD 558, 588, 610, 668 | Genre: Hard Rock

Original Limited Edition 24-karat Gold Audiophile CD
A Night At The Opera (1975), A Day At The Races (1976), News Of The World (1977) & The Game (1980)

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Rod Stewart – Discography (1969 – 2015)

Rod Stewart - Discography (1969 - 2015)

Over the course of his career, Rod Stewart has had it all. He’s been lauded as the finest singer of his generation, he’s written several songs that turned into modern standards, he sang with the Faces, who rivaled the Rolling Stones in their prime, he had massive commercial success. Stewart also saw his critical respect slip away during the ’80s, when he recorded lightweight pop and although he did record some terrible albums — and he would admit that freely — Stewart will always be remembered as one of rock & roll’s best interpretive singers Continue reading “Rod Stewart – Discography (1969 – 2015)”

Ray Parker Jr. – Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}

Ray Parker Jr. - Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}

Ray Parker Jr. – Greatest Hits (1982) {1992, Japanese Release}
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Label: BMG Victor Inc. | Japan | Cat#: BVCA-2028 | Genre: Pop, R&B

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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)”