Andy Gibb – After Dark (1980) [Japanese Pressing, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andy Gibb - After Dark (1980) [Japanese Pressing, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andy Gibb – After Dark (1980) [Japanese Pressing, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 903 MB (Hi-Res) + 275 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Polydor K.K. | Japan | Cat#: MWF 1077 | Genre: Adult Contemporary, Pop

After Dark found Andy Gibb beginning to run out of steam. The album was very similar stylistically to its predecessor, Shadow Dancing, but it didn’t have as consistent a set of songs. Nevertheless, there were a number of fine moments on the record, including the singles “Desire” and “I Can’t Help It,” that made it worthwhile for dedicated fans, even if it was clear that Gibb’s career would not be able to survive in the post-disco era. Continue reading “Andy Gibb – After Dark (1980) [Japanese Pressing, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Monkees – Greatest Hits (1969 [2012, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Monkees - Greatest Hits (1969 [2012, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Monkees – Greatest Hits (1969 [2012, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 815 MB (Hi-Res) + 249 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Friday Music | US | Cat#: FRM-115 | Genre: Pop Rock, Classic Rock

The Monkees Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits compilation album by the Monkees, issued by Colgems in June 1969.
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John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Moliendo Café (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

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

John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Moliendo Café (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.91 GB (ISO) + 1.33 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-252 | Genre: Jazz

For this collection of classic Latin favorites, di Martino and his Romantic Jazz Trio comprised of Hans Glawischnig on bass and Willie Martinez on drums and percussions perform popular Latin compositions by Noro Morales, Andres Eloy Blanco, Joseph Lacalle, Maria Grever, Margarita Lecuona, Ernesto Lecuona and more. Continue reading “John Di Martino’s Romantic Jazz Trio – Moliendo Café (2017) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Monkees – The Monkees (1966) [2021, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Monkees - The Monkees (1966) [2021, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Monkees – The Monkees (1966) [2021, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
2x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.22 GB (Hi-Res) + 419 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | EU | Cat#: 081227906238 | Genre: Pop Rock, Classic Rock

The Monkees’ first album was a huge success, following on the number one single “Last Train to Clarksville.” The Monkees spent 78 weeks on the Billboard chart including an astounding 13 weeks at number one. The record wasn’t only a commercial juggernaut, it also stands as one of the great debuts of all time, and while the record and the group have faced criticism from rock purists through the ages, it stands the test of time perfectly well, sounding as alive and as much fun 40 years later. Continue reading “The Monkees – The Monkees (1966) [2021, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl 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]

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]”

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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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]”

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]”