Quality: 24-Bit Hi-Res Lossless & DSD

Nat King Cole – The Nat King Cole Story (1961) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Nat King Cole - The Nat King Cole Story (1961) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Nat King Cole – The Nat King Cole Story (1961) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
2x Discs | Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 660 MB (CD-Layer) + 6.76 GB (DSF) + 4.99 GB (FLAC) + 4.29 GB (ISO)
Label: Analogue Productions | US | Cat#: CAPP 1613 SA | Genre: Vocal Jazz
Update: DSF Tracks have been added

One of Nat King Cole’s crowning achievements and a fittingly lavish celebration of a cultural and musical icon, The Nat King Cole Story offers a glorious overview of the career of one of the greatest and most beloved performers in popular music history. The set’s 38 tracks, many re-recorded in stereo for this anthology, offer a selection of amazing music spanning Cole’s career. These are some of the finest, most enduring and treasured recordings ever made. Continue reading “Nat King Cole – The Nat King Cole Story (1961) [2011, Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ranagri – Fort of the Hare (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ranagri - Fort of the Hare (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ranagri – Fort of the Hare (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.23 GB (DSF) + 864 MB (FLAC) + 1.93 GB (ISO)
Label: Stockfisch Records | UK | Cat#: SFR 357.4085.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

Ranagri (pronounced Ran-ag-rye) is a venture from four musicians who have come together to create some exciting new sounds. Consisting of flutes, ethnic flutes, electric harp, bodhran, guitar, bouzouki and vocals, Ranagri fuse worldwide folk music with quality contemporary songwriting, enhanced by virtuosic instrumentals, vibrant rhythms and haunting melodies, all interlaced with vivid storytelling. Continue reading “Ranagri – Fort of the Hare (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Ranagri – Playing For Luck (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ranagri - Playing For Luck (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Ranagri – Playing For Luck (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.39 GB (DSF) + 1.05 GB (FLAC) + 2.05 GB (ISO)
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR357.4096.2 | Genre: Folk, Country, World

This sounds like a recipe for disaster. Here we have four stubbornly independent artistic individuals, a creative quartet of highly-trained instrumentalists, two women, two men, each with their own moving and impressive backgrounds, four unmistakable voices, four uniquely individual perspectives on root work and euphony – and yet: sometimes true magic lies in just such an unlikely but inspired mixture. Continue reading “Ranagri – Playing For Luck (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss - Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.51 GB (DSF) + 1.03 GB (FLAC) + 2.38 GB (ISO)
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4084.2 | Genre: Blues, Folk, World

No need for a clock or a calendar; Steve Strauss ticks in much more expansive dimensions. Roughly 10 years after his success with “Just Like Love” the singer & composer presents his album: “Sea of Dreams.” Why did it take so long? Because Steve Strauss lives in two worlds. Parallel to his passion for guitar and writing music this man from New York State is a social worker in his home town Continue reading “Steve Strauss – Sea Of Dreams (2014) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Volume 5 (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists - Closer To The Music Volume 5 (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Various Artists – Closer To The Music Volume 5 (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Front & Back Covers
Total Size: 2.72 GB (DSF) + 1.86 GB (FLAC) + 1.64 GB (ISO)
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4015.2 | Genre: Jazz, Classical, World

Enjoyable Listening, Audiophile Sound! A Great Introduction to Stockfisch Artists! The 5th sampler released by Stockfisch Records contains a collection of 19 tracks. Just as it’s four predecessors did, the compilation “Closer To the Music Vol.5” provides an aural overview of the latest and the forthcoming Stockfisch productions – this time for 2015. It contains more than 79 minutes of unusual recordings and fascinating music. Continue reading “Various Artists – Closer To The Music Volume 5 (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet - Gentle Ballads (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Front & Back Covers
Total Size: 1.95 GB (DSF) + 1.33 GB (FLAC) + 2.85 GB (ISO)
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-60 | Genre: Jazz

In addition to being one of the top tenor saxophonists of his generation, Eric Alexander has developed quite a following in Japan, as evidenced by his series of recordings for the Venus label. These 2004 sessions with pianist Mike LeDonne, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth are much in the mold of John Coltrane’s Ballads album of the early ’60s. Continue reading “Eric Alexander Quartet – Gentle Ballads (2015) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Eric Alexander Quartet – Blues At Midnight (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet - Blues At Midnight (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Eric Alexander Quartet – Blues At Midnight (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Front & Back Covers
Total Size: 1.55 GB (DSF) + 1.20 GB (FLAC) + 2.28 GB (ISO)
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-140 | Genre: Bop, Soul-Jazz

The big star on the Venus Records’ roster and one of the top tenor saxophonists of his generation, Eric Alexander’s latest release is an all-blues album. Leading his regular quartet consisting of the powerful Harold Mabern on piano, Nat Reeves on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums, Alexander weaves a tapestry of blues with wide-ranging materials. Continue reading “Eric Alexander Quartet – Blues At Midnight (2016) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of Treasure (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Rickie Lee Jones - Pieces of Treasure (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of Treasure (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 757 MB
Label: Modern Recordings | Genre: Vocal Jazz

Pieces of Treasure, Rickie Lee Jones’ 2023 album, has been a long time coming. In a career that has spanned more than four decades, the renowned singer songwriter has interpreted an extraordinarily wide range of songs from writers and artists she loves, often collected on the same album — showtunes, blues, folk, rock (David Bowie publicly praised her take on “Rebel Rebel”). Continue reading “Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of Treasure (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Taj Mahal – Savoy (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Taj Mahal - Savoy (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Taj Mahal – Savoy (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res]
[Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.50 GB
Label: Stony Plain Records | Genre: Blues

Taj Mahal has released many kinds of albums in a six-decade career: folk, jump, country, blues of all stripes, sounds from Africa, the Caribbean, R&B, soul, collaborations with musicians from across the globe, and even children’s records. Savoy moves in another direction still. Recorded in collaboration with producer, pianist, and longtime friend John Simon, this set offers blues-kissed reads of 14 tunes from the Great American Songbook. Continue reading “Taj Mahal – Savoy (2023) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

The Beatles – Anthology 3 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beatles - Anthology 3 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beatles – Anthology 3 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
3x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 7.35 GB (Hi-Res) + 776 MB (CD-Quality) + 831 MB (Scans)
Label: Toshiba-EMI | Japan | Cat#: TOJP-60107~09 | Genre: Classic Rock
Continue reading “The Beatles – Anthology 3 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Whitesnake – Still… Good to Be Bad (2008) [2023, Deluxe Edition, Remixed & Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Whitesnake - Still... Good to Be Bad (2008) [2023, Deluxe Edition, Remixed & Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

Whitesnake – Still… Good to Be Bad (2008)
[2023, Deluxe Edition, Remixed & Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
4x Discs | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 5.82 GB
Label: Rhino | Genre: Hard Rock

Whitesnake explores the group’s 2008 return with the upcoming retrospective, STILL GOOD TO BE BAD. Due April 28th, a few days after the original album’s 15th anniversary, the 4-CD set has two new versions of the original album (one remastered and the other remixed), a selection of rare and unreleased studio and live recordings from the period, and video of electrifying live performances from the Good To Be Bad world tour. Continue reading “Whitesnake – Still… Good to Be Bad (2008) [2023, Deluxe Edition, Remixed & Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

Riverside – ID.Entity (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Riverside - ID.Entity (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]

Riverside – ID.Entity (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA / LPCM / Dolby TrueHD-Atmos | 24bit / 48kHz / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 722 MB (CDs) + 18.5 GB (BD) + 2.73 GB (Hi-Res)
Label: Inside Out Music | EU | Cat#: 19658753182 | Genre: Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock

Riverside’s long-awaited 2023 release ID. Entity kicks off Riverside’s third decade in a remarkable way. Produced by Mariusz Duda, the album extends and expands Riverside’s characteristic sound with a dynamic and revamped approach to the band’s classic formula. Continue reading “Riverside – ID.Entity (2023) [2CD + BD + Hi-Res]”

VA – All That Jazz, Vol. 116: Jazz Antibes on Air – The Final Concert, 31st July 1963 (2019) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

VA - All That Jazz, Vol. 116: Jazz Antibes on Air - The Final Concert, 31st July 1963 (2019) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]

VA – All That Jazz, Vol. 116: Jazz Antibes on Air – The Final Concert, 31st July 1963 (2019)
[CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]
Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 48kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Total Size: 1.65 GB
Label: Jube Legends | Genre: Jazz Blues
Continue reading “VA – All That Jazz, Vol. 116: Jazz Antibes on Air – The Final Concert, 31st July 1963 (2019) [CD-Quality + Hi-Res] [Official Digital Release]”

The Beatles – Anthology 2 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beatles - Anthology 2 (1996) [Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beatles – Anthology 2 (1996)
[Japanese Release, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
3x Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz & 192kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 5.76 GB (Hi-Res) + 660 MB (CD-Quality) + 716 MB (Scans)
Label: Toshiba-EMI | Japan | Cat#: TOJP-60104~06 | Genre: Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock
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