Special Section: Audiophile Discs

Asia – Alpha (1983) {2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Asia - Alpha (1983) {2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Asia – Alpha (1983) {2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.70 GB (ISO) + 832 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ 263 | Genre: Progressive Rock

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the supergroup’s debut, Alpha landed with a resounding thud a year later. The album still managed to be a platinum-selling Top Ten hit, as did the leadoff single “Don’t Cry,” but where Asia managed to make old sounds fresh, Alpha fails miserably. Continue reading “Asia – Alpha (1983) {2017, Audio Fidelity Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}

Frank Sinatra - Nice 'N' Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}

Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 230 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | USA | Cat#: UDCD 790 | Genre: Bing Band, Vocal Jazz

Breaking slightly from his pattern of a swing album following the release of ballads set, Frank Sinatra followed No One Cares with Nice ‘N’ Easy, a breezy collection of mid-tempo numbers arranged by Nelson Riddle. Not only is it the lightest set that he recorded for Capitol, it is the one with the loosest theme. Sinatra selected a collection of songs he had sang early in his career, having Riddle rearrange the tunes with warm, cheery textures. Continue reading “Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘N’ Easy (1960) {2008, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Remastered}”

George Benson – Breezin’ (1976) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

George Benson - Breezin' (1976) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]

George Benson – Breezin’ (1976) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
SACD Rip | ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Hybrid SACD | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 316 MB (CD-Layer) + 3.21 GB (SACD ISO) + 1.92 GB (SACD FLAC Mch) + 731 MB (SACD FLAC Stereo) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ5 185 | Genre: Smooth Jazz

All of a sudden, George Benson became a pop superstar with this album, thanks to its least representative track. Most of Breezin’ is a softer-focused variation of Benson’s R&B/jazz-flavored CTI work, his guitar as assured and fluid as ever with Claus Ogerman providing the suave orchestral backdrops and his crack then-working band (including Ronnie Foster on keyboards and sparkplug Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar) pumping up the funk element. Continue reading “George Benson – Breezin’ (1976) [2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer + Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) [2017, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) [2017, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)
[2017, MFSL Remastered, 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 641 MB (CD-Layer) + 3.10 GB (SACD ISO) + 1.49 GB (SACD FLAC)
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: UDSACD 2188 | Genre: Blues Rock

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is the only studio album by Anglo-American blues rock band Derek and the Dominos. Released in November 1970, the double album is best known for its title track, “Layla”, and is often regarded as Eric Clapton’s greatest musical achievement. The other band members were Bobby Whitlock on keyboards and vocals, Jim Gordon on drums, Carl Radle on bass, and special guest performer Duane Allman on lead and slide guitar on 11 of the 14 songs. Continue reading “Derek And The Dominos – Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) [2017, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966) {2012, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) {2012, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966) {2012, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.52 GB (ISO) + 710 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2065 | Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock

No album comes more vetted than the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. Universally renowned for its groundbreaking songs, majestic arrangements, landmark production, emotional lyrics, and bold creativity the 1966 record forever altered the pop-culture landscape and how everyone experiences music. Hailed not only by the international press, the set also remains prized for its impact on countless artists that changed their approach after beholding its sheer scope and genius. Household-name musicians including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Roger Waters, Elvis Costello, and Bob Dylan cite Pet Sounds as being among their favorite LPs and for influencing their direction. Now, it’s time you heard the best-possible version ever made available. Continue reading “The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966) {2012, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Alice Cooper – Billion Dollar Babies (1973) {2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies (1973) {2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Alice Cooper – Billion Dollar Babies (1973) {2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 452 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.66 GB (SACD-ISO) + 782 MB (SACD-FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ 170 | Genre: Glam Rock

Billion Dollar Babies is the sixth studio album by American rock band Alice Cooper, released in 1973. The album became the best selling Alice Cooper record at the time of its release, hit number one on the album charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and went on to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album was well received by such critics as Robert Christgau, Greg Prato of AllMusic, and Jason Thompson of popmatters, but Rolling Stone gave the album only two and a half stars. Continue reading “Alice Cooper – Billion Dollar Babies (1973) {2014, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Alice Cooper – 3 Albums (1971-1972) {Audio Fidelity, Remastered}

Alice Cooper - 3 Albums (1971-1972) {Audio Fidelity, Remastered}

Alice Cooper – 3 Albums (1971-1972) {Audio Fidelity, Remastered}
EAC Rip | 3xCD | FLAC/WavPack Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 735 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock
 
Love It to Death (1971), Killer (1971), School’s Out (1972) Continue reading “Alice Cooper – 3 Albums (1971-1972) {Audio Fidelity, Remastered}”

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars - The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 241 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.44 GB (SACD-ISO) + 710 MB (SACD-FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2162 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

The Cars is the debut studio album by the American new wave band the Cars. It was released on June 6, 1978 on Elektra Records. The album, which featured the three charting singles “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Good Times Roll,” as well as several album-oriented rock radio hits, was a major success for the band, remaining on the charts for 139 weeks. It has been recognized as one of the band’s best albums. Continue reading “The Cars – The Cars (1978) {2015, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

The Cars – Heartbeat City (1984) {2016, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars - Heartbeat City (1984) {2016, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

The Cars – Heartbeat City (1984) {2016, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 267 MB (CD-Layer) + 1.58 GB (SACD-ISO) + 796 MB (SACD-FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2163 | Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock

1984 will always be remembered for the debut of the Macintosh computer, the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the ascent of MTV as the most powerful cultural medium of the era. The year is also recognized for the Cars’ savvy contributions not only to the burgeoning music-video channel but to pop itself. Released in April, the four-times platinum Heartbeat City would ultimately spawn five Top 40 singles—four of them landing in the Top 20, two in the Top 10—and serve as the final memorable record from the Boston group, which would disband in 1987. Continue reading “The Cars – Heartbeat City (1984) {2016, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

James Taylor – Flag (1979) {2011, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

James Taylor - Flag (1979) {2011, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}

James Taylor – Flag (1979) {2011, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.73 GB (ISO) + 787 MB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | Cat#: UDSACD 2071 | Genre: Adult Contemporary

Flag is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in May 1979, it included songs from Taylor’s music score to Studs Terkel and Stephen Schwartz’s Broadway musical, Working (“Millworker”, “Brother Trucker”). Continue reading “James Taylor – Flag (1979) {2011, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (1985) {2013, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (1985) {2013, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}

Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (1985) {2013, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
PS3 SACD Rip | ISO @1bit/2.8224MHz, DSD64 | FLAC Tracks @24bit/88.2kHz
Total Size: 207 MB (CD-Layer) + 2.23 GB (SACD ISO) + 990 MB (SACD FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL, UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2099 | Genre: Blues Rock, Pop Rock

Brothers in Arms is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on 13 May 1985 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. Brothers in Arms charted at number one worldwide, spending 10 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart (between 18 January and 22 March 1986), nine weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, and 34 weeks at number one on the Australian Album Chart. Continue reading “Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms (1985) {2013, MFSL Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip}”

YES – 90125 (1983) {2009, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}

YES - 90125 (1983) {2009, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}

YES – 90125 (1983) {2009, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 377 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Cat#: AFZ 063 | Genre: Progressive Rock

A stunning self-reinvention by a band that many had given up for dead, 90125 is the album that introduced a whole new generation of listeners to Yes. Begun as Cinema, a new band by Chris Squire and Alan White, the project grew to include the slick production of Trevor Horn, the new blood (and distinctly ’80s guitar sound) of Trevor Rabin, and eventually the trademark vocals of returning founder Jon Anderson. Continue reading “YES – 90125 (1983) {2009, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}”

Los Lobos – Kiko (1992) [2013, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Los Lobos - Kiko (1992) [2013, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Los Lobos – Kiko (1992) [2013, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.12 GB (ISO) + 0.98 GB (FLAC) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc UHR | USA | Cat#: UDSACD 2069 | Genre: Latin Rock

Los Lobos had earned a reputation as one of the most intelligent and creative roots rock acts in America with the albums By the Light of the Moon and The Neighborhood, but it was with 1992’s Kiko that they really demonstrated the breadth of their sonic ambitions. Produced in collaboration with Mitchell Froom, Kiko exchanged the more straightforward approach of Los Lobos’ previous sessions for a uniquely textured sound Continue reading “Los Lobos – Kiko (1992) [2013, MFSL Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Nirvana – 2 Albums (1991-1993) {MFSL Remastered}

Nirvana - 2 Albums (1991-1993) {MFSL Remastered}

Nirvana – 2 Albums (1991-1993) {MFSL Remastered}
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 911 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Genre: Alternative Rock, Grunge
Continue reading “Nirvana – 2 Albums (1991-1993) {MFSL Remastered}”

America – America (1971) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

America - America (1971) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]

America – America (1971) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, 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
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 1.88 GB (SACD ISO) + 895 MB (SACD FLAC) + 427 MB (CD-Layer) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | Austria | Cat#: AFZ 167 | Genre: Folk Rock

America’s debut album is a folk-pop classic, a stellar collection of memorable songs that would prove influential on such acts as the Eagles and Dan Fogelberg. Crosby, Stills & Nash are the group’s obvious stylistic touchstone here, especially in the vocal harmonies used (compare the thick chordal singing of “Sandman” and “Children” to CS&N’s “You Don’t Have to Cry” and “Guinevere”) and the prominent use of active strummed acoustic guitar arrangements Continue reading “America – America (1971) [2013, Audio Fidelity Remastered, CD-Layer & Hi-Res SACD Rip]”