Yellow Magic Orchestra – Naughty Boys (1983) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Naughty Boys (1983) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Yellow Magic Orchestra – Naughty Boys (1983) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
2x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.36 GB (ISO) + 1.60 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony Music Direct / GT Music | Japan | Cat#: MHCL 10117~8 | Genre: Synth-pop

Posturing themselves as the synth-pop stars they already were (though only strictly speaking), Naughty Boys is more of a landmark for Japanese pop than electronic music. Beginning with the synth-pop hit “Kimi Ni Mune Kyun” (featuring vocals just as accomplished as its production), the album clearly sounds different; previous YMO material had never sounded explicitly like Asian pop music before. That said, it’s still a solid album of commercial synth-pop and showed the group was still cultivating their Western connections, with help from guitarist Bill Nelson. Continue reading “Yellow Magic Orchestra – Naughty Boys (1983) [2019, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Jethro Tull – Stormwatch …The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition… (1979) [2019, Box Set, Remixed, 4CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]

Jethro Tull - Stormwatch ...The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition... (1979) [2019, Box Set, Remixed, 4CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]

Jethro Tull – Stormwatch …The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition… (1979)
[2019, Box Set, Remixed, 4CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]

EAC Rip | 4x CD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
2x DVD | NTSC 16:9 (720×480) VBR | DTS 96/24 (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz) | Dolby AC3 (5.1)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.42 GB (CDs) + 10.9 GB (DVDs) + 8.70 GB (Hi-Res) + 789 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Chrysalis | EU | Cat#: 0190295471804 | Genre: Progressive Rock

This 40th anniversary edition is a 4CD+2xDVD package. The album has been remixed by Steven Wilson, with his stereo mix appearing on the first CD and a new 5.1 surround mix housed on one of the two DVDs. Three further CDs offer a host of unreleased recordings and a previously unreleased live concert performed in The Netherlands in March 1980. As well as the 5.1 mix of the album the two DVDs also offer a flat transfer of the original 1979 mix, surround sound mixes of 13 associated recordings and hi-res stereo mixes of all 15 of them. Continue reading “Jethro Tull – Stormwatch …The 40th Anniversary Force 10 Edition… (1979) [2019, Box Set, Remixed, 4CD + 2DVD + Hi-Res]”

Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 (2019) [Remixed, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Pink Floyd - The Later Years 1987-2019 (2019) [Remixed, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 (2019) [Remixed, CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]

4x Discs | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 1.67 MB (CD-Quality) + 5.08 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino / Parlophone | Genre: Progressive Rock

Pink Floyd Records will release ‘Pink Floyd The Later Years’, covering the material created by David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright from 1987 onwards. The period generated record sales of over 40 million worldwide and included three studio albums: ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’, ‘The Division Bell’ and ‘The Endless River’ as well as two live albums: ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ and ‘Pulse’. With additional production from David Gilmour and Andy Jackson. Continue reading “Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 (2019) [Remixed, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins – Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963) [2010, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins - Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963) [2010, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins – Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963)
[2010, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 276 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.72 GB (SACD ISO) + 861 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CIPJ 26 SA | Genre: Swing

This set documents a historic occasion. Although Coleman Hawkins had been an admirer of Duke Ellington’s music for at least 35 years at this point and Ellington had suggested they record together at least 20 years prior to their actual meeting in 1962, this was their first (and only) meeting on record. Although it would have been preferable to hear the great tenor performing with the full orchestra, his meeting with Ellington and an all-star group taken out of the big band does feature such greats as Ray Nance on cornet and violin, trombonist Lawrence Brown, altoist Johnny Hodges, and baritonist Harry Carney. Continue reading “Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins – Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1963) [2010, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Herbie Hancock – Gershwin’s World (1998) {2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Herbie Hancock - Gershwin's World (1998) {2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Herbie Hancock – Gershwin’s World (1998) {2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 4.40 GB (ISO) + 3.23 GB (FLAC Mch) + 1.26 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Verve Records | US | Cat#: B0001379-36 | Genre: Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz

Gershwin’s World is a tour de force for Herbie Hancock, transcending genre and label, and ranking among the finest recordings of his lengthy career. Released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s birth, this disc features jazzman Hancock with a classy collection of special guests. The most surprising of Hancock’s guest stars is Joni Mitchell, who delivers a gorgeously sensual vocal on “The Man I Love,” then provides an airy, worldly take on “Summertime.” Continue reading “Herbie Hancock – Gershwin’s World (1998) {2004, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Aerosmith – 3 SACD Albums [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Aerosmith - 3 SACD Albums [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Aerosmith – 3 SACD Albums [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / @1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
2x Stereo Albums + 1x Multichannel Album | Single Layer SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 9.14 GB (SACD ISO) + 2.02 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 4.63 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Various | Genre: Hard Rock

Toys In The Attic – 1975
Just Push Play – 2001
O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits – 2002

Continue reading “Aerosmith – 3 SACD Albums [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Monica Mancini – Ultimate Mancini (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Monica Mancini - Ultimate Mancini (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Monica Mancini – Ultimate Mancini (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.89 GB (ISO) + 1.06 GB (FLAC Mch) + 2.87 GB (FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Concord Records | US | Cat#: SACD-1034-6 | Genre: Easy Listening

Henry Mancini was easily one of the greatest composers for film soundtracks, so putting together a collection of 17 songs nominated for various awards (Grammy, Golden Globe, or Academy Awards) was easy. But finding the proper mix of musicians was important. His daughter, Monica Mancini, is a talented singer in her own right, so she was an obvious choice. Continue reading “Monica Mancini – Ultimate Mancini (2004) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 – Highlights (2019) {WEB Hi-Res}

Pink Floyd - The Later Years 1987-2019 - Highlights (2019) {WEB Hi-Res}

Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 – Highlights (2019) {WEB Hi-Res}
WEB Download | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 1.74 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Legacy | Genre: Progressive Rock

12 track highlights from the box set. Includes 3 new mixes from ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’, 3 new mixes from ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’, 3 tracks from Knebworth 1990, 2 unreleased studio recordings from ‘The Division Bell’ and a 1994 tour rehearsal track. Continue reading “Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987-2019 – Highlights (2019) {WEB Hi-Res}”

Don Felder – Airborne (1983) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Don Felder - Airborne (1983) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Don Felder – Airborne (1983) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.65 GB (Hi-Res) + 490 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Asylum Records | US | Cat#: 9 60295-1 | Genre: Pop Rock

1983’s Airborne by Eagles guitarist Don Felder is truly style over substance. For a member of such a phenomenally successful and visible group to release something so nondescript is really food for thought. Felder produced this effort, and he has friends galore pack the proceedings with lots of musicianship, the late Carlos Vega is on drums, as are Joe Vitale, Russ Kunkel, and Tris Imboden; fellow latter-day Eagle Timothy B. Schmit provides backing vocals, and there are appearances by Jeff Lorber Continue reading “Don Felder – Airborne (1983) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski - Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
3x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
3x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.45 GB (CD-Layer) + 8.55 GB (SACD ISO) + 7.10 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 3.43 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Pentatone Classics | Germany | Cat#: PTC 5186405 | Genre: Classical

Continuing his extraordinary SACD series of Richard Wagner’s music dramas for PentaTone, Marek Janowski presents Tannhäuser in the original Dresden version, with a dynamic cast, choir, and orchestra that give the performance their all. Like the previous recordings in this project, issued in celebration of the bicentennial of Wagner’s birth, the performance is live and the sound quality is exceptional in capturing both the exciting playing of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra and the dramatic power of the singers onstage. Continue reading “Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Tannhäuser (2013) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

George Harrison – The Apple Years 1968-75 (2014) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

George Harrison - The Apple Years 1968-75 (2014) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

George Harrison – The Apple Years 1968-75 (2014) [Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]

6x Discs | Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 7.96 GB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: G.H Estate Limited | Genre: Pop Rock

The Apple Years 1968–75 is a compilation box set by English musician George Harrison, released on 22 September 2014. The eight albums compiles all of Harrison’s studio albums that were originally issued on the Beatles’ Apple record label. The six albums are Wonderwall Music (1968), Electronic Sound (1969), All Things Must Pass (1970; spread over two CDs), Living in the Material World (1973), Dark Horse (1974) and Extra Texture (1975). Continue reading “George Harrison – The Apple Years 1968-75 (2014) [Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Gene Clark – No Other (1974) [2019, Limited Deluxe Box set, Remixed, Remastered, 3CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Gene Clark - No Other (1974) [2019, Limited Deluxe Box set, Remixed, Remastered, 3CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Gene Clark – No Other (1974) [2019, Limited Deluxe Box set, Remixed, Remastered, 3CD + BD + Hi-Res]
3x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Blu-ray | MPEG-4 AVC Video | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 48kHz) | LPCM (5.1 & 2.0 / 24bit / 96kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 819 MB (CD) + 20 GB (BD) + 6.43 GB (Hi-Res) 1.40 GB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: 4AD | EU | Cat#: 4AD 0071 MXX | Genre: Folk Rock

An extremely limited item, the box contains the LP, three SACDs (the original album in an authentic Japanese vinyl replica sleeve plus two more discs of session mixes), an exclusive 7”, a comprehensive Blu-Ray disc which includes HD versions of all tracks, a stunning 5.1 surround mix of the album, the original 1974 vinyl master and an exclusive documentary by Paul Kendall (the director responsible for the acclaimed 2013 film Continue reading “Gene Clark – No Other (1974) [2019, Limited Deluxe Box set, Remixed, Remastered, 3CD + BD + Hi-Res]”

Rod Stewart – You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}

Rod Stewart – You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}
WEB Download | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz
Total Size: 740 MB (CD-Quality) + 2.34 GB (Hi-Res) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Rhino | Genre: Pop Rock

Rod Stewart first embraced his appeal to the middle of the road way back in 2002 when he recorded It Had To Be You, the first in a series of explorations of the Great American Songbook. Given those albums, it’s no great surprise to hear Stewart sing with an orchestra on You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. What is a surprise is that he’s hopped upon the orchestral overdub bandwagon, letting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra glop on strings and horns over original vocal tracks for such hits as “Maggie May.” Continue reading “Rod Stewart – You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) {WEB, CD-Quality + Hi-Res}”

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

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

Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
4x EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
4x SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.85 GB (CD-Layer) + 11.3 GB (SACD ISO) + 9.47 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 4.61 GB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Pentatone Classics | Germany | Cat#: PTC 5186 401| Genre: Classical

Parsifal is the second installment in Pentatone’s ambitious project to record Wagner’s ten important operas between in 2011 and 2013 in celebration of the bicentennial of his birth, featuring live concert performances with Marek Janowski leading Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin and Rundfunkchor Berlin. Janowski is an old hand at Wagner, having conducted the first (and very fine) digital recording of The Ring, and he brings a sure understanding and unified conception to Parsifal. Continue reading “Richard Wagner / Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Marek Janowski – Parsifal (2012) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”