The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966) [2016, 50th Anniversary, Super Deluxe Edition, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966) [2016, 50th Anniversary, Super Deluxe Edition, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966)
[2016, 50th Anniversary, Super Deluxe Edition, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]

EAC Rip | 4xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included, PDF
Blu-ray Audio | DTS-HD MA (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | Dolby TrueHD Audio (5.1 / 24bit / 96kHz) | LPCM (2.0 / 24bit / 192kHz)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel
Total Size: 1.57 GB (CDs) + 20.2 GB (BDA) + 8.51 GB (Stereo & Multichannel Hi-Res) + 242 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Capitol | USA | Cat#: B0024731-00 | Genre: Pop Rock

4CD + Blu-ray Audio collector’s edition presented in a hardbound book, featuring the remastered original album in stereo and mono, plus a new HiRes instrumental mix, as well as session outtakes, alternate mixes, previously unreleased live recordings and HiRes stereo and mono and 5.1 surround mixes. Continue reading “The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds (1966) [2016, 50th Anniversary, Super Deluxe Edition, 4CD + Blu-ray + Hi-Res]”

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}”

The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}

The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}

The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 316 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: MFSL UltraDisc | Japan | Cat#: UDCD 521 | Genre: Rock & Roll, Surf Rock

The real breakthrough, as Brian Wilson asserts himself in the studio as both songwriter and arranger on a set of material that was much stronger than Surfin’ Safari. Besides the hit title track and its popular drag-racing flip side (“Shut Down”), this has a lovely, heartbreaking ballad (“Lonely Sea”) and a couple of strong Brian Wilson originals (“The Noble Surfer” and “Farmer’s Daughter”). Continue reading “The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}”