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The Doobie Brothers – Minute By Minute (1978) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute (1978) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

The Doobie Brothers – Minute By Minute (1978) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 222 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity, USA | Cat#: AFZ 025 | Genre: Pop Rock

With Tom Johnston gone from the lineup because of health problems, this is where the “new” Doobie Brothers really make their debut, with a richly soulful sound throughout and emphasis on horns and Michael McDonald’s piano more than on Patrick Simmons’ or Jeff Baxter’s guitars. Not that they were absent entirely, or weren’t sometimes right up front in the mix, as the rocking, slashing “Don’t Stop to Watch the Wheels” and the bluegrass-influenced Continue reading “The Doobie Brothers – Minute By Minute (1978) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Boz Scaggs – Silk Degrees (1976) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}

Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees (1976) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}

Boz Scaggs – Silk Degrees (1976) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 249 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc, Japan | Cat#: UDCD 535 | Genre: R&B

Both artistically and commercially, Boz Scaggs had his greatest success with Silk Degrees. The laid-back singer hit the R&B charts in a big way with the addictive, sly “Lowdown” (which has been sampled by more than a few rappers and remains a favorite among baby-boomer soul fans) and expressed his love of smooth soul Continue reading “Boz Scaggs – Silk Degrees (1976) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}”

Basia – Time and Tide (1987) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}

Basia - Time and Tide (1987) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}

Basia – Time and Tide (1987) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack (.wv) Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 306 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony MasterSound, USA | Cat#: EK 53791 | Genre: Pop

Wisely going only by her first name, Polish-by-way-of-England pop singer Basia Trzetrzelewska (“pronounced Basha Tshetshelevska”), joined by her musical partner Danny White, steps out of the band Matt Bianco to launch her solo career with Time and Tide. She and White create a series of keyboard-based dance-pop arrangements to support her smooth alto Continue reading “Basia – Time and Tide (1987) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}”

Aerosmith – Toys In The Attic (1975) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}

Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic (1975) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}

Aerosmith – Toys In The Attic (1975) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}
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Total Size: 251 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Sony MasterSound, Japan | Cat#: CK 52857 | Genre: Hard Rock

After nearly getting off the ground with Get Your Wings, Aerosmith finally perfected their mix of Stonesy raunch and Zeppelin-esque riffing with their third album, Toys in the Attic. The success of the album derives from a combination of an increased sense of songwriting skills and purpose. Not only does Joe Perry turn out indelible riffs Continue reading “Aerosmith – Toys In The Attic (1975) {1993, Sony MasterSound, Remastered}”

Elvis Presley – That’s The Way It Is (1970) {1992, MFSL, Remastered}

Elvis Presley - That's The Way It Is (1970) {1992, MFSL, Remastered}

Elvis Presley – That’s The Way It Is (1970) {1992, MFSL, Remastered}
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Total Size: 371 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II, USA | Cat#: UDCD 560 | Genre: Pop

Elvis: That’s the Way It Is is the 40th album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records, LSP 4445, in November 1970. It consists of eight studio tracks recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, and four live in-concert tracks recorded at The International Hotel in Las Vegas. It accompanied the theatrical release of the documentary film of the same name Continue reading “Elvis Presley – That’s The Way It Is (1970) {1992, MFSL, Remastered}”

The Who – 5 Albums (MFSL, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered)

The Who - 5 Albums (MFSL, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered)

Tommy (1969), Live At Leeds (1970), Who’s Next (1971), Quadrophenia (1973) & Who Are You (1978). Original Master Recording Continue reading “The Who – 5 Albums (MFSL, 24-karat Gold Disc Remastered)”

Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking (1988) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @600 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 502 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity, USA | Cat#: AFZ 137 | Genre: Alternative Rock

Although Jane’s Addiction’s 1987 self-titled debut was an intriguing release (few alternative bands at the time had the courage to mix modern rock, prog rock, and heavy metal together), it paled in comparison to their now classic major-label release one year later, Nothing’s Shocking. Produced by Dave Jerden and Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, the album was more focused and packed more of a sonic wallop than its predecessor Continue reading “Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (1988) {2012, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Rod Stewart – Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}

Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}

Rod Stewart – Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 267 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II, USA | Cat#: UDCD 532 | Genre: Pop Rock

Without greatly altering his approach, Rod Stewart perfected his blend of hard rock, folk, and blues on his masterpiece, Every Picture Tells a Story. Marginally a harder-rocking album than Gasoline Alley — the Faces blister on the Temptations cover “(I Know I’m) Losing You,” and the acoustic title track goes into hyper-drive with Mick Waller’s primitive drumming — the great triumph Continue reading “Rod Stewart – Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) {1990, MFSL, Remastered}”

Styx – The Grand Illusion (1977) {2010, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}

Styx - The Grand Illusion (1977) {2010, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}

Styx – The Grand Illusion (1977) {2010, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}
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Total Size: 282 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity | USA | Cat#: AFZ 067 | Genre: Progressive Rock

Other than being their first platinum-selling album, The Grand Illusion led Styx steadfastly into the domain of AOR rock. Built on the strengths of “Come Sail Away”‘s ballad-to-rock metamorphosis, which gained them their second Top Ten hit, and on the high harmonies of newcomer Tommy Shaw throughout “Fooling Yourself,” The Grand Illusion introduced Styx to the gates of commercial stardom. Continue reading “Styx – The Grand Illusion (1977) {2010, Audio Fidelity Remastered, HDCD}”

Faces – A Nod Is As Good As A Wink… (1971) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Faces - A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... (1971) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}

Faces – A Nod Is As Good As A Wink… (1971) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}
EAC Rip | WavPack (.wv) Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @300 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 228 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity, USA | Cat#: AFZ 026 | Genre: Pop Rock

The Faces’ third album, A Nod Is as Good as a Wink…to a Blind Horse, finally gave the group their long-awaited hit single in “Stay with Me,” helping send the album into the Billboard Top Ten, which is certainly a testament to both the song and the album, but it’s hard to separate its success from that of Rod Stewart’s sudden solo stardom. In the mere months that separated Long Player and A Nod, Rod had a phenomenal hit with “Maggie May” and Every Picture Tells a Story, his third solo album Continue reading “Faces – A Nod Is As Good As A Wink… (1971) {2005, Audio Fidelity, HDCD Remastered}”

Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, Steve Stills – Super Session (1968) {1995, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}

Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, Steve Stills - Super Session (1968) {1995, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}

Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, Steve Stills – Super Session (1968)
{1995, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}
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Total Size: 377 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MasterSound, USA | Cat#: CK 6461 1 | Genre: Blues Rock

Super Session is an album conceived by Al Kooper and featuring the work of guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills, released on Columbia Records in 1968, CS 9701. Bloomfield and Stills do not play together on the album, with tracks including Bloomfield on side one, and those including Stills on side two Continue reading “Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, Steve Stills – Super Session (1968) {1995, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}”

Crosby, Stills & Nash – 2 Albums (Audio Fidelity, 24-karat Gold Disc)

Crosby, Stills & Nash - 2 Albums (Audio Fidelity, 24-karat Gold Disc)

Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) & CSN (1977), 24- karat Gold Limited, Numbered Edition Compact Disc, Mastered for these compact discs by Steve Hoffman Continue reading “Crosby, Stills & Nash – 2 Albums (Audio Fidelity, 24-karat Gold Disc)”

The Velvet Underground – 2 Albums (MFSL UltraDisc II, Remastered}

The Velvet Underground - 2 Albums (MFSL UltraDisc II, Remastered}

The Velvet Underground – 2 Albums (MFSL UltraDisc II, Remastered}
EAC Rip | 2CDs | WavPack (.wv) Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans @400 dpi, JPG, Included
Total Size: 621 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc II, USA | Cat#: UDCD 695 / UDCD 724 | Genre: Avant-garde

The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967), White Light/White Heat (1968), The original limited edition 24-karat gold audiophile collector’s disc Continue reading “The Velvet Underground – 2 Albums (MFSL UltraDisc II, Remastered}”

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Street Survivors (1977) {1994, Ultimate MasterDisc, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors (1977) {1994, Ultimate MasterDisc, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Street Survivors (1977) {1994, Ultimate MasterDisc, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}
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Total Size: 373 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Ultimate MasterDisc, USA | Cat#: MCAD-11171 | Genre: Blues Rock

Street Survivors appeared in stores just days before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s touring plane crashed, tragically killing many members of the band, including lead singer and songwriter Ronnie Van Zant. Consequently, it’s hard to see Street Survivors outside of the tragedy, especially since the best-known song here, “That Smell,” reeks of death and foreboding Continue reading “Lynyrd Skynyrd – Street Survivors (1977) {1994, Ultimate MasterDisc, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered}”

Dio – Holy Diver & The Last In Line (2012, Audio Fidelity, Remastered)

Dio - Holy Diver & The Last In Line (2012, Audio Fidelity, Remastered)

Dio – Holy Diver & The Last In Line (2012, Audio Fidelity, Remastered)
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Total Size: 626 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Audio Fidelity, USA | Cat#: AFZ 136 / AFZ 146 | Genre: Heavy metal

Holy Diver (1983) & The Last In Line (1984), 24-Karat Gold Disc Continue reading “Dio – Holy Diver & The Last In Line (2012, Audio Fidelity, Remastered)”