![Yes - Mirror To The Sky (Deluxe edition) (2023) [High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-Ray Disc]](https://imghd.xyz/images/2024/05/07/431fc5ccc69a7bf19509084e0e9f70ba.jpg)
![Nektar - Remember The Future (Deluxe Edition) (1973/2023) [High Fidelity Pure Audio Blu-Ray Disc]](https://imghd.xyz/images/2024/05/01/NjktMTk3MS5qcGVn.jpg)
Ohio Players – Observations In Time: The Johnny Brantley/Vidalia Productions (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:14:40 minutes | 815 MB | Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Omnivore Recordings
The early recordings of the funk and soul powerhouse that was to bring “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster” to the world. All 24 tracks from 1967-1968 collected for the first time.
All 24 tracks from the pivotal and influential period of their long and successful career are available on Observations In Time: The Johnny Brantley / Vidalia Productions. Containing the entire Observations In Time LP, their two Compass singles and the material released afterward, Observations In Time: The Johnny Brantley / Vidalia Productions is the ultimate early look at a group that would change modern R&B multiple times and eventually become part of the first class inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame in 2013. With packaging and new liner notes by Tim Dillinger-Curenton outlining the story, Observations In Time: The Johnny Brantley / Vidalia Productions is a perfect release to showcase this influential soul band.
Read more
Ohio Players – Pleasure (1972/2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 31:09 minutes | 368 MB | Genre: R&B, Soul, Funk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Westbound Records
Immediately returning to the studio after the initial success of Pain, Ohio Players created what would be the most influential album of their career. Released near the tail end of 1972, along with another set of powerful and soul funk, The Players unleashed “Funky Worm” onto the world. Massive chart success followed, and the world at large met Junie’s “Granny” character and a tale about the funkiest worm of all time. Beyond the massive initial success, Junie’s high-pitched ARP synth sounds also provided one of the foundational motifs of West Coast Rap and “Funky Worm” remains one of the most sampled songs in the history of Hip Hop. Truly original and staggeringly influential.
Read more
Ohio Players – Skin Tight (1974/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 40:59 minutes | 1,62 GB | Genre: R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mercury Records
Skin Tight (April 1974) is the fifth studio album by the Ohio Players and the first album released through the Mercury label.
Skin Tight signified a turning point in the group’s career towards a more jazzy and polished funk sound. The album began the Players’ dominant platinum-selling period, and would bring them a much bigger audience. In fact, this release would outsell all of their previous LPs combined. The band produced and recorded the album in Chicago, with Barry Mraz as recording engineer. The final mix was mastered by Lee Hulko.
It is the second of five Ohio Players albums that were also available in quadraphonic (4-channel stereo), the first of four for Mercury. The quad mix is only available in the 8-track tape format. According to Billboard, Skin Tight took the top position on the Black Albums chart for six weeks, and missed the Top 10 on the Pop Albums chart by one position.
Read more
Ohio Players – Honey (1975/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 31:42 minutes | 1,28 GB | Genre: R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mercury Records
Honey is the seventh studio album by American band the Ohio Players. Released on August 16, 1975 by Mercury Records. It is generally regarded as a classic, the band’s best album, and the last great full-length release of their dominant era in the mid-1970s.
Read more
Ohio Players – Fire (1974/2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 36:23 minutes | 1,49 GB | Genre: R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mercury Records
Fire is the sixth studio album by the Ohio Players and the second released through the Mercury label.
The album’s lead single “Fire” was serving in the mid-2010s as the theme song to the US television series Hell’s Kitchen. Fire topped both the Billboard Pop Albums chart and the Billboard R&B Albums chart (where it held for five weeks) in early 1975.
Read more