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The Who – Face Dances (1981) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Who - Face Dances (1981) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Who – Face Dances (1981) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 844 MB (Hi-Res) + 249 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-115 | Genre: Pop Rock
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Without Keith Moon, the Who may have lacked the restless firepower that distinguished their earlier albums, but Face Dances had some of Pete Townshend’s best, most incisive compositions since Quadrophenia. “Don’t Let Go the Coat” was one of his better odes to Meher Baba, “You Better You Bet” was a driving rocker, as was the rueful “Cache Cache,” while “How Can You Do It Alone” was a solid ballad. While Townshend’s songs were graceful and introspective, Roger Daltrey delivered them without any subtlety, rendering their power impotent. Continue reading “The Who – Face Dances (1981) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl (1963) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beach Boys - Surfer Girl (1963) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl (1963) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 555 MB (Hi-Res) + 163 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-116 | Genre: Surf Rock
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Capitol pushed the Beach Boys for too much material in too short a time for the group to maintain as much quality control as would have been desirable. Consequently, most of their pre-1965 albums contain a high degree of filler, and thus stack up poorly next to those of such contemporaries as the Beatles, who were able to maintain high standards on almost all of their tracks. Continue reading “The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl (1963) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Doobie Brothers – Takin’ It To The Streets (1976) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets (1976) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Doobie Brothers – Takin’ It To The Streets (1976) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 834 MB (Hi-Res) + 235 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-122 | Genre: Pop Rock
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Albert Collins / Robert Cray / Johnny Copeland – Showdown! (1985) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Albert Collins / Robert Cray / Johnny Copeland - Showdown! (1985) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Albert Collins / Robert Cray / Johnny Copeland – Showdown! (1985) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 941 MB (Hi-Res) + 275 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-217 | Genre: Blues
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Cray found himself in some pretty intimidating company for this Grammy-winning blues guitar summit meeting, but he wasn’t deterred, holding his own alongside his idol Albert Collins and Texas great Johnny Copeland. Cray’s delivery of Muddy Waters’ rhumba-rocking “She’s into Something” was one of the set’s many highlights. Continue reading “Albert Collins / Robert Cray / Johnny Copeland – Showdown! (1985) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (1971) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (1971) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (1971) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 849 MB (Hi-Res) + 237 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-209 | Genre: Classic Rock, Progressive Rock
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The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys marked the commercial and artistic apex of the second coming of Traffic, which had commenced in 1970 with John Barleycorn Must Die. The trio who made that album were augmented by three others (Ric Grech, Jim Gordon, and “Reebop” Kwaku Baah) in the interim, though apparently the Low Spark sessions featured varying combinations of these musicians, plus some guests. Continue reading “Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (1971) [1994, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

John Lennon – Imagine (1971) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

John Lennon - Imagine (1971) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

John Lennon – Imagine (1971) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 832 MB (Hi-Res) + 230 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-153 | Genre: Classic Rock
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After the harrowing Plastic Ono Band, John Lennon returned to calmer, more conventional territory with Imagine. While the album had a softer surface, it was only marginally less confessional than its predecessor. Underneath the sweet strings of “Jealous Guy” lies a broken and scared man, the jaunty “Crippled Inside” is a mocking assault at an acquaintance, and “Imagine” is a paean for peace in a world with no gods, possessions, or classes, where everyone is equal. Continue reading “John Lennon – Imagine (1971) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra – What’s New (1983) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra - What's New (1983) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra – What’s New (1983) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 757 MB (Hi-Res) + 200 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-158 | Genre: Vocal Jazz
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Instead of trying to compete with a newer, fashion-conscious pop marketplace, Linda Ronstadt removed herself from the rat race, recording an album of traditional pop standards with Nelson Riddle. Ronstadt’s voice isn’t always showcased to a fine effect on these songs, but the record is an interesting change of pace. And it would have been more interesting if she hadn’t repeated its formula on her next two records. Continue reading “Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra – What’s New (1983) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Mike Bloomfield / Al Kooper / Steve Stills – Super Session (1968) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Mike Bloomfield / Al Kooper / Steve Stills Stills - Super Session (1968) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Mike Bloomfield / Al Kooper / Steve Stills – Super Session (1968) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 1.05 GB (Hi-Res) + 295 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-178 | Genre: Blues Rock
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Renaissance – Scheherazade And Other Stories (1975) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Renaissance - Scheherazade And Other Stories (1975) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Renaissance – Scheherazade And Other Stories (1975) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 0.98 GB (Hi-Res) + 281 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-099 | Genre: Symphonic Rock, Progressive Rock
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This album was the group’s magnum opus in the perception of many onlookers and fans, and it still plays well, though its flaws are more evident than they were at the time. The “Song of Scheherazade,” really a suite for the group supported by the London Symphony Orchestra and a chorus, started with guitarist-composer Michael Dunford, who had a personal fascination with the medieval literary work Tales of 1,001 Arabian Nights Continue reading “Renaissance – Scheherazade And Other Stories (1975) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Miles Davis Sextet – Someday My Prince Will Come (1961) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Miles Davis Sextet - Someday My Prince Will Come (1961) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Miles Davis Sextet – Someday My Prince Will Come (1961) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 941 MB (Hi-Res) + 268 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-177 | Genre: Hard Bop, Modal
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After both John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley left Miles Davis’ quintet, he was caught in the web of seeking suitable replacements. It was a period of trial and error for him that nonetheless yielded some legendary recordings (Sketches of Spain, for one). One of those is Someday My Prince Will Come. The lineup is Davis, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and alternating drummers Jimmy Cobb and Philly Jo Jones. Continue reading “Miles Davis Sextet – Someday My Prince Will Come (1961) [1983, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers (1977) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Lee Ritenour - Captain Fingers (1977) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers (1977) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 848 MB (Hi-Res) + 228 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-147 | Genre: Jazz Fusion
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Lee Ritenour, also known as ‘Captain Fingers’, began his career at the young age of 16 and has recorded over 42 albums, charting over 30 instrumental and vocal contemporary jazz hits since 1976. One of his most popular songs was the hit single “Is It You”. His third studio album, Captain Fingers, was released in 1977 and besides the titles track, includes his cover of the Stevie Wonder song “Isn’t She Lovely”. Continue reading “Lee Ritenour – Captain Fingers (1977) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

John Mayall With Eric Clapton – Blues Breakers (1966) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

John Mayall With Eric Clapton – Blues Breakers (1966) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

John Mayall With Eric Clapton – Blues Breakers (1966) [1984, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 864 MB (Hi-Res) + 252 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed in Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-183 | Genre: Blues Rock
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Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra - Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 997 MB (Hi-Res) + 280 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-175 | Genre: Classical, Progressive Rock
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The rather wordily titled “Andrew Powell and the Philharmonia Orchestra Play the Best of The Alan Parsons Project” was mainly recorded at Abbey Road, with the exception of the orchestral session for the I Robot Suite, which was done at CTS in Wembley. It was Helmut Fest at EMI Records who suggested using the Scrabble board as a way of getting around the world’s longest album title. One of the biggest difficulties I found in orchestrating these tunes is that certain kinds of “rock” themes sound like muzak if they are played by a violin or other string section: hence the solo sax on Games People Play. Continue reading “Andrew Powell And The Philharmonia Orchestra – Play The Best Of The Alan Parsons Project (1983) [MFSL, Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Air Supply - The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 876B (Hi-Res) + 250 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-113 | Genre: Pop, Adult Contemporary
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The One That You Love was Air Supply’s second international release and perhaps their finest all-around studio outing, spawning three top ten hits, including a number one with the heart-wrenching title track. The sheer drama of “Here I Am” and the swooping orchestration of “Sweet Dreams” complete this smash-hit trilogy, and as suggested by their name, a sense of air and space pervades other pop-tastic ballads such as “This Heart Belongs to Me” and “Keeping the Love Alive.” This is definitely the ideal second step for those looking beyond the greatest-hits package. Continue reading “Air Supply – The One That You Love (1981) [MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot (1977) [1982, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
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Total Size: 902 MB (Hi-Res) + 261 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | Pressed In Japan | Cat#: MFSL 1-084 | Genre: Progressive Rock
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