Quality: SACD

Steve Strauss – Just like Love (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss - Just like Love (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Steve Strauss – Just like Love (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 4.36 GB (FLAC) + 3.84 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4036.2 | Genre: Blues, Country, World

With Powderhouse Road, Steve Strauss proved himself to be a singer/songwriter of remarkable depth of feeling and sensitivity. This is also true of Just Like Love. The songs of Steve Strauss are, once again, not exactly easy to approach. Maybe some elements of his art can be attributed to his job as a social worker in Vestal, NY. Bitter-sweet melancholy, but also a trace of cynicism gets hold of the listener at the same time. Continue reading “Steve Strauss – Just like Love (2005) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Amsterdam Sinfonietta – Shostakovich: String Quartets 2&4 (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Amsterdam Sinfonietta - Shostakovich: String Quartets 2&4 (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Amsterdam Sinfonietta – Shostakovich: String Quartets 2&4 (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Digital Booklet Included
Total Size: 3.51 GB (FLAC) + 3.18 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Channel Classics | Austria | Cat#: CCS SA 26007 | Genre: Classical

The transcription of Shostakovich quartets for larger forces goes back over four decades to Rudolf Barshai’s version of the Eighth. The Amsterdam Sinfonietta’s new disc, however, has less to do with transcription per se than realising the quartets directly for larger forces: other than the writing of a double bass part (by Marijn van Prooij), this is essentially chamber music “writ large”. In the case of the Fourth Quartet, the gains are marginal; in particular, the poise of the slow movement and simmering defiance of the finale are lessened when the music is projected in this way. Continue reading “Amsterdam Sinfonietta – Shostakovich: String Quartets 2&4 (2007) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Super Trio (Massimo Farao’, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb) – Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Super Trio (Massimo Farao', Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb) - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Super Trio (Massimo Farao’, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb) – Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (2018)
[Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Basic Scans Included
Total Size: 1.34 GB (FLAC) + 2.67 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-302 | Genre: Jazz
Continue reading “The Super Trio (Massimo Farao’, Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb) – Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Dennis Kolen – Northeim | Goldmine (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dennis Kolen - Northeim | Goldmine (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Dennis Kolen – Northeim | Goldmine (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.89 GB (FLAC) + 2.33 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4059.2 | Genre: Jazz

Dennis Kolen is a young singer/songwriter from Rotterdam/The Netherlands. People from this small country are traditionally notorious for being adept travelers. Wherever Fate places them on the ocean-going vessels of old or their modern mobile home counterparts they are courageous people. Dennis Kolen had the courage to believe in Stockfisch, and that’s why he found the Northeim Goldmine. Continue reading “Dennis Kolen – Northeim | Goldmine (2011) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Out Of Australia (2010) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas - Out Of Australia (2010) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Out Of Australia (2010) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
CD-Layer / EAC Rip / FLAC Image + Cue + Log
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 3.16 GB (ISO) + 3.79 GB (FLAC) + 472 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Stockfisch Records | Germany | Cat#: SFR 357.4060.2 | Genre: Jazz, Country

Carl Cleves and Parissa Bouas are a duo from Australia whose fame Down Under is considerable. Their album on Stockfisch is called “Out of Australia”; while these three words certainly bear no small resemblance to the famous “Out of Africa”, you don’t have to be exactly a linguist to deduce that “Out of” is the trademark of an intensely emotional liaison with a country. The truth of this becomes more evident as each track of this disc unfolds. Continue reading “Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas – Out Of Australia (2010) [CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Play Bach Toccata And Fuga In D Minor (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao' Trio - Play Bach Toccata And Fuga In D Minor (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Play Bach Toccata And Fuga In D Minor (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.21 GB (SACD-FLAC) + 2.51 GB (SACD-ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-325 | Genre: Jazz
Continue reading “Massimo Farao’ Trio – Play Bach Toccata And Fuga In D Minor (2018) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Lullabies In The World (2019) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao' Trio - Lullabies In The World (2019) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Massimo Farao’ Trio – Lullabies In The World (2019) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.22 GB (SACD-FLAC) + 2.71 GB (SACD-ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Venus Records | Japan | Cat#: VHGD-347 | Genre: Jazz
Continue reading “Massimo Farao’ Trio – Lullabies In The World (2019) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Laura Nyro – Eli And The Thirteenth Confession (1968) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Laura Nyro - Eli And The Thirteenth Confession (1968) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Laura Nyro – Eli And The Thirteenth Confession (1968)
[2016, Audio Fidelity 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
Stereo & Multichannel | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 284 MB (CD-Layer) + 6.84 GB (DSF) + 2.61 GB (FLAC) + 2.16 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ5 237 | Genre: Pop Rock
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Nyro peaked early, and Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, just her second album, remains her best. It’s not only because it contains the original versions of no less than three songs that were big hits for other artists: “Sweet Blindness” (covered by the 5th Dimension), “Stoned Soul Picnic” (also covered by the 5th Dimension), and “Eli’s Comin'” (done by Three Dog Night). Continue reading “Laura Nyro – Eli And The Thirteenth Confession (1968) [2016, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Coleman Hawkins – The Hawk Flies High (1957) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Coleman Hawkins - The Hawk Flies High (1957) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Coleman Hawkins – The Hawk Flies High (1957) [2006, MFSL 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 Image + Cue + Log
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 125 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.58 GB (DSF) + 437 MB (FLAC) + 1.62 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2030 | Genre: Bop, Jazz
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Coleman Hawkins’ 1957 session for Riverside, aside from an oral documentary record in a short-lived series, was his only recording for the label under his name. Yet producer Orrin Keepnews had the good sense to invite the legendary tenor saxophonist to pick his own musicians, and Hawkins surprised him by asking for young boppers J.J. Johnson and Idrees Sulieman in addition to the potent rhythm section of Hank Jones, Oscar Pettiford, Barry Galbraith, and Jo Jones. Continue reading “Coleman Hawkins – The Hawk Flies High (1957) [2006, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

John Coltrane – Blue Train: The Complete Masters (1957) [2022, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Coltrane - Blue Train: The Complete Masters (1957) [2022, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

John Coltrane – Blue Train: The Complete Masters (1957) [2022, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 3.63 GB (DSF) + 1.79 GB (FLAC) + 3.69 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music | Japan | Cat#: UCGQ-9030 | Genre: Jazz

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the recording of John Coltrane’s only Blue Note album, “Blue Train,” and the release of this complete edition, which includes seven takes, four of which have never been released before, in addition to the latest remastering. Features the high-fidelity SHM-SACD format (single layer). Stereo. Japanese exclusive release. Continue reading “John Coltrane – Blue Train: The Complete Masters (1957) [2022, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst – Strauss: Three Tone Poems (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst - Strauss: Three Tone Poems (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst – Strauss: Three Tone Poems (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Digital Booklet Included
Total Size: 1.85 GB (DSF) + 825 MB (FLAC) + 1.89 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Cleveland Orchestra Records | EU | Cat#: TCO0004 | Genre: Classical

This Fourth Audio Release for The Cleveland Orchestra’s own label again showcases the unparalleled artistry, refined polish, and emotional power of this ensemble under the direction of Franz Welser-Möst. The album features three of Richard Strauss’s early tone poems, providing a tantalizing window into Welser-Möst’s reputation as a renowned conductor of Strauss’s music. Continue reading “The Cleveland Orchestra / Franz Welser-Möst – Strauss: Three Tone Poems (2022) [Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Cardigans – First Band On The Moon (1996) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Cardigans - First Band On The Moon (1996) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

The Cardigans – First Band On The Moon (1996) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 1.58 GB (DSF) + 798 MB (FLAC) + 1.61 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music Hong Kong | Japan | Cat#: 5396310 | Genre: Pop Rock

For listeners who had caught up with the Cardigans on their breakout album, Life, the group’s third album was a confusing pastiche which included several conventional pop songs, but also added tracks with left-field arrangements and some (comparatively) disturbing lyrics. In reality, however, the group had simply returned to the mood and feel of their debut album. Continue reading “The Cardigans – First Band On The Moon (1996) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Lenny Kravitz – Greatest Hits (2000) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Lenny Kravitz - Greatest Hits (2000) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Lenny Kravitz – Greatest Hits (2000) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Total Size: 2.53 GB (DSF) + 1.24 GB (FLAC) + 2.57 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music Hong Kong | Japan | Cat#: 5396092 | Genre: Pop Rock

Lenny Kravitz’s greatest gift is that he’s a master synthesist, pulling together different sounds and styles from eras past to create a sound that isn’t necessarily blazingly original, but fresh due to his craft and sheer mastery of the studio. Since he was an unabashed classicist, his records often suffered the brunt of nasty criticism, but they were often very good, particularly early in his career before he indulged in the mannerisms of guitar-blasting stadium rock. Continue reading “Lenny Kravitz – Greatest Hits (2000) [2022 Release, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Blood, Sweat & Tears – Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 (1970) [2003, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blood, Sweat & Tears - 3 (1970) [2003, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Blood, Sweat & Tears – 3 (1970)
[2003, MFSL 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
Full Scans Included
276 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.74 GB (DSF) + 867 MB (FLAC) + 1.77 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

Blood, Sweat & Tears had a hard act to follow in recording their third album. Nevertheless, BS&T constructed a convincing, if not quite as impressive, companion to their previous hit. David Clayton-Thomas remained an enthusiastic blues shouter, and the band still managed to put together lively arrangements, especially on the Top 40 hits “Hi-De-Ho” and “Lucretia Mac Evil.” Elsewhere, they re-created the previous album’s jazzing up of Laura Nyro (“He’s a Runner”) and Traffic (“40,000 Headmen”), although their pretentiousness, on the extended “Symphony/Sympathy for the Devil,” Continue reading “Blood, Sweat & Tears – Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 (1970) [2003, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Spirit – The Family That Plays Together (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Spirit - The Family That Plays Together (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Spirit – The Family That Plays Together (1968)
[2017, Audio Fidelity 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 319 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.32 GB (DSF) + 1.11 GB (FLAC) + 2.35 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | US | Cat#: AFZ 260 | Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock
Update: CD-Layer & DSF Tracks have been added

The Family That Plays Together, the second of four albums released by the original Spirit lineup, was released on Ode Records in December 1968. More than its predecessor, Spirit, their self-titled and surreal debut, The Family That Plays Together displays the band’s ability to play beyond the genre of psychedelic rock. Continue reading “Spirit – The Family That Plays Together (1968) [2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”