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David Garfield – Guitar Heroes OTB, Vol. 3 (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 21:01 minutes | 255 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Creatchy Records
Taken from keyboardist David Garfield’s new EP, ‘Guitar Heroes OTB, Vol. 3,’ the cover opens with a dynamite EVH solo.
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D’Angelo – Brown Sugar (1995/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 53:14 minutes | 2,12 GB | Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Virgin Records
Brown Sugar is the debut album of American recording artist D’Angelo, released on July 4, 1995, by EMI Music. Recording sessions for the album took place from 1994 to 1995 at Battery Studios and RPM Studios in New York City and at the Pookie Lab in Sacramento. Production, instrumentation, arrangements, and songwriting were primarily handled by D’Angelo, who employed both vintage recording equipment and modern electronic devices. Brown Sugar contains themes of love and romance, and features a fusion of contemporary R&B and traditional soul music, along with elements of funk, quiet storm, and hip hop music.
Brown Sugar debuted at number six on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, selling 300,000 copies in its first two months. With the help of its four singles, it spent 65 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and attained platinum shipments within a year of its release. Upon its release, Brown Sugar received acclaim from music critics and earned D’Angelo several accolades, including four Grammy Award nominations. Regarded by music writers as a pivotal album in neo soul, the album provided commercial visibility to the musical movement, amid the prominence of producer-driven, digitally approached R&B.
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Curtis Amy – Eye to Eye (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:43:52 minutes | 1,19 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © nagel heyer records
Curtis Amy (October 11, 1929 – June 5, 2002) was a jazz saxophonist. Amy was born in Houston, Texas. He learned how to play clarinet before joining the Army, and during his time in service, picked up the tenor saxophone. After his discharge, he attended and graduated from Kentucky State College. He worked as an educator in Tennessee while playing in midwestern jazz clubs. In the mid-1950s he relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Pacific Jazz Records, often playing with organist Paul Bryant. In the mid-60s he spent three years as musical director of Ray Charles’ orchestra, together with his wife, Merry Clayton, and Steve Huffsteter.
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Captain & Tennille – Song Of Joy (1976/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 37:50 minutes | 763 MB | Genre: Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © A&M
Captain & Tennille dominated in 1976, when their brilliant follow-up to the Love Will Keep Us Together album garnered another three Top Five hits (bringing their streak to five!), the trio of 45s all hitting number one in the adult contemporary charts as the two singles before did. Though it is hard to beat Neil Sedaka’s original from his The Hungry Years album, “Lonely Night (Angel Face)” was a smart move for the duo. They hit in February with this other tune from the pen of the guy who wrote their debut hit, and followed that up quickly in May with a unique and clever cover of the Smokey Robinson classic from 16 years before, “Shop Around.” Smokey’s debut hit number two while Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille got to number four — lightning striking pretty much twice for “Shop Around.” “Muskrat Love” in October was unique in another way as the group America failed to break through with the W.A. Ramsey cover. Had A&M Records gotten their version of “Wedding Song (There Is Love)” out in a timely fashion they may have hit with that as well — the title is listed as “public domain” here, though on Captain & Tennille’s Greatest Hits they do credit Paul Stookey. Tennille’s rendition with soaring backing vocals is even more majestic than the Stookey classic. Song of Joy is a fantastic extension of the formula from the pair’s debut LP. And though it is hard to argue with their huge success, it’s easy to wish they expanded the band from the nucleus of drummer Hal Blaine, Dragon on bass and synths, and Tennille’s voices to more players. Like, where is the guitar? Jim Horn is simply awesome on “1954 Boogie Blues” as are those on the other brass instruments, but a Jack Bruce providing bass would’ve helped the tune explode. The Captain handles most of the bass and the bottom sometimes turns invisible. For all intents and purposes they were a trio, or duo plus drummer, and though there are the mentioned horns as well as some backing vocalists, most notably the bass vocal of Gary Sims on “Lonely Night” and “Shop Around” and Louisa Tennille and Melissa Tennille, just imagine the depth of sound had the Beach Boys worked with them on instruments and backing vocals for a few songs — or Sedaka and the Section or 10cc, the two bands Neil utilized on his Laughter in the Rain epic. Just imagine! Like Todd Rundgren, Emitt Rhodes, and Paul McCartney’s first solo disc, playing most or all of the instruments is interesting but not as colorful as impressions from other musical personalities. 1979’s Make Your Move LP did have extra help, and when Captain & Tennille brought in a full crew as on 1980’s Keeping Our Love Warm, it made for one of their most impressive musical outings, though it is important to keep in mind it was their one album up to this point in time that had no Top 40 hits! That observation aside, Dragon and Tennille play their hearts out, and when it comes to following up a monster debut, their second effort was quite simply an admirable and very impressive success. – Joe Viglione
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Title: The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts
Release Date: 2009
Genre: Rock
Production/Label: Time Life Records
Duration: 01:50:05 + 02:18:50
Quality: Blu-ray
Container: BDMV
Video codec: VC-1
Audio codec: DTS
Size: 35.42 + 39.97 GB
Disc 1
Video: VC-1 Video / 30025 kbps / 1080i / 29,970 fps / 16:9 /
Audio #1: DTS-HD Master Audio / 5.1 / 48 kHz / 3020 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Audio #2: DTS-HD Master Audio / 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2291 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Disc 2
Video: VC-1 Video / 25026 kbps / 1080i / 29,970 fps / 16:9 /
Audio #1: DTS-HD Master Audio / 5.1 / 48 kHz / 2974 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Audio #2: DTS-HD Master Audio / 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1815 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
BDRip 1080p
Size: 22.08 GB + 17.05 GB
Format: MKV
Video: 1920×1080 at 29.970 fps, [email protected], ~ 19500 kbps avg
Audio # 1: English: 48 kHz, DTS, 3/2 (L, C, R, l, r) + LFE ch, ~ 1536 kbps avg
Audio # 2: English: 48 kHz / 24bit, FLAC, 2.0, ~ 1659/1006 kbps
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock ‘n’ roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called ‘the best concerts ever,’ where ‘rock ‘n’ roll history was made.’ Recorded live with 30 camera angles plus state-of-the-art recording, we captured the sights and sounds from these electrifying and historic concerts in New York City.
Now, this critically-acclaimed and highly-rated HBO special is available on Blu-ray for the very first time! ‘THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CONCERTS’ features all 51 performances from the acclaimed HBO special, plus 16 performances not seen on HBO, all in a 2-disc Blu-ray set.
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, the concerts featured a who’s who of rock from the ’50s to the ’90s and included artists performing together in unique combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again.
Highlights include:
-Mick Jagger and Fergie in a blistering version of the Stones’ classic ‘Gimme Shelter,’ with U2 as the backing band.
-Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel on-stage for a rollicking rendition of ‘Born to Run.’
-Sting joins Jeff Beck for the Curtis Mayfeld classic ‘People Get Ready.’
-Paul Simon, David Crosby and Graham Nash join together for a spine-tingling ‘Here Comes the Sun.’
-Ozzy Osbourne sings with Metallica on the Black Sabbath classics ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Paranoid.’
-John Fogerty & Bruce Springsteen share vocals on Roy Orbison’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman.’
-Plus Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Simon & Garfunkel, U2, Dion, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, John Legend, Annie Lennox, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jackson Browne and more.
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‘5 STARS. Jaw-dropping.’ –Rolling Stone
‘The big mother of all rock concerts.’ –Philadelphia Enquirer
Various Artists – The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts (2010)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 04:00:32 minutes | 3,00 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | ©
For a quarter century, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has honored rock’s most influential figures. Last October, they celebrated their 25th anniversary with two star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime concerts. The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concerts documents these unprecedented events and features incredible collaborations. The roster featured a who’s who of rock including artists performing together in unique combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again.
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Various Artists – Motown Unreleased 1969 (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 03:15:39 minutes | 3,21 GB | Genre: R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © UNI – MOTOWN
To mark 60 years, Motown Unreleased 1969 boasts 60 tracks, all recorded in 1969 and left unheard – until now. The label’s heaviest hitters are all here, including Diana Ross and The Supremes with their rendition of the Ron Miller/Orlando Murden standard “For Once in My Life,” Gladys Knight and The Pips (“You Took Me This Far (Take Me All the Way)),” Jackson 5 (“What’s So Good About Goodbye”), and Marvin Gaye (“I’ll Take Care of Business”). Three tracks each can be heard from The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and Jr. Walker and The All-Stars, and four each from Edwin Starr and Bobby Taylor.
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Various Artists – Motown Magic (Original Soundtrack) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 49:14 minutes | 665 MB | Genre: Soundtrack
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Motown Records
For this very special collection, a bevy of modern superstars and cast members re-recorded 13 of Motown’s most recognizable hits, painting these classics in a new light for the next generation. Teasing out the release, the series’ theme song The Jackson 5’s “ABC,” which showcases the talents of Zacary James (Melisizwe Brothers) and The Motown Magic Cast, introduced the project just last week. USA Today broke the news and shared an exclusive video in this feature, while Deadline released the official trailer .Moreover, show creators dove in-depth to the concept and inspiration behind the series for Billboard.
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Bryan Ferry – These Foolish Things (1973) [Japanese Limited SHM-SACD 2015]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 43:58 minutes | Scans included | 1,77 GB
or FLAC(converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Full Scans included | 844 MB
Much like his contemporary David Bowie, Ferry consolidated his glam-era success with a covers album, his first full solo effort even while Roxy Music was still going full steam. Whereas Bowie on Pin-Ups focused on British beat and psych treasures, Ferry for the most part looked to America, touching on everything from Motown to the early jazz standard that gave the collection its name. Just about everyone in Roxy Music at the time helped out on the album — notable exceptions being Andy Mackay and Brian Eno. The outrageous take on Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” with Ferry vamping over brassy female vocals, sets the tone for things from the start. All this said, many of the covers aim for an elegant late-night feeling not far off from the well-sculpted Ferry persona of the ’80s and beyond, though perhaps a touch less bloodless and moody in comparison. In terms of sheer selection alone, meanwhile, Ferry’s taste is downright impeccable. There’s Leiber & Stoller via Elvis’ “Baby I Don’t Care,” Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party” (with narrative gender unchanged!), Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “The Tracks of My Tears,” and more, all treated with affection without undue reverence, a great combination. Ferry’s U.K. background isn’t entirely ignored, though, thanks to two of the album’s best efforts — the Beatles’ “You Won’t See Me” and the Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil.” Throughout Ferry’s instantly recognizable croon carries everything to a tee, and the overall mood is playful and celebratory. Wrapping up with a grand take on “These Foolish Things” itself, this album is one of the best of its kind by any artist.
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Booker T. & The MGs – Green Onions (1962/2012)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 43:51 minutes | 1,55 GB | Genre: Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Rhino Atlantic
Concord Music Group continues its Stax Remastered series with the release of Booker T. & the MGs’ 1962 masterpiece, Green Onions. The record has been remastered by legendary engineer Joe Tarantino and remains one of the most exciting instrumental recordings of all time. Green Onions features the classic line-up of Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson, Jr. and Lewis Steinberg. “Green Onions” is included on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”.
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Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp – 18 (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 55:16 minutes | 665 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Rhino
Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp tapped into the frustration of living through the pandemic in 2020 with their well-timed cover of John Lennon’s ‘Isolation’. On the record, Beck’s first studio effort in six years, the artists coax unexpected performances from one another on 11 covers and two originals that touch on everything from Celtic and Motown to John Lennon, the Beach Boys and The Velvet Underground. The cover illustration was done by Jeff’s wife, Sandra and pictures them when they were both 18. Beck explains the album title: ‘When Johnny and I started playing together, it really ignited our youthful spirit and creativity. We would joke about how we felt 18 again, so that just became the album title too’.
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Babyface – Return Of The Tender Lover (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 42:51 minutes | 975 MB | Genre: R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Def Jam Recordings
Return of the Tender Lover is the 10th studio album by the poignant tune-smith, prolific hit maker/producer, superstar recording artist, and revolutionary label owner Babyface. Filled with eight beautiful new original tracks of unapologetic R&B, Babyface plays on every track on the album including, although not limited to, his amazing and widely-praised guitar work with the intent to bring feel-good grooves back to music.
Babyface is one of the most prolific and successful producers in pop music history. A sample of the artiss he has produced and written/co-written for includes Barbra Steisand, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Colbie Caillat, Jennifer Hudson, Michael Jackson, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, and Celine Dion.
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Otis Redding – The Complete Studio Albums Collection (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 05:24:27 minutes | 5,88 GB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Rhino Atlantic
Otis Redding had a brief, but towering career that would shape all of Soul for decades thereafter. Now you can have Redding’s entire discography, offered for the first time here in stunning Super HiRez files! All six of Otis’s living works, and his four terrific posthumous studio albums are contained here.
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Otis Redding – The King Of Soul (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 04:33:02 minutes | 4,28 GB | Genre: R&B, Soul
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Rhino Atlantic
The King of Soul’s arrival coincides with the 50th anniversary of Redding’s debut album, Pain In My Heart, which helped define the sound of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee. This new set features 92 songs and retraces the singer’s career from his meteoric rise to his untimely death in a 1967 plane crash.
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Otis Redding – Otis Blue (1965/2012)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 33:21 minutes | 1,37 GB | Genre: Soul, R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Rhino Atlantic
For the First Time – Digitally Released As High Resolution Downloads 192kHz/24bit Classic Soul Titles from the Archives of Atlantic Records and Rhino Records. Otis Redding’s third studio recording is a collection of mostly covers from popular music artists. Listed on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” the release was Redding’s first to reach #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. This critically acclaimed work was praised for its stunning sound quality and showcase of Redding’s gritty vocals. Tracks include Sam Cooke’s “Change Gonna Come,” Smokey Robinson’s “My Girl,” The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and much more! A pivotal moment from an artist at a creative peak!
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