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Pentangle - Light Flight: The Anthology (2002) 2CDs

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Pentangle - Light Flight: The Anthology (2002) 2CDs

Pentangle - Light Flight: The Anthology (2002) 2 CDs
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 730 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 292 Mb | Scans ~ 26 Mb | 02:07:58
British Folk-Rock, Psychedelic Folk, Folk-Prog | Label: Castle | # CAS 72357-2

Two CD set. Pretty much the first UK Folk-Rock supergroup and the inventors of the sound that would later be adopted by Fairport, Trees and others. Pentangle were an unusual agglomeration of seemingly disparate talents, and at their best succeeded in mixing elements of traditional Folk, Jazz improvisation and Pop into a seamless whole. Featuring the brilliant and contrasting guitar talents of Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, against the rhythmic undertow provided by drummer Terry Cox and superb bass player Danny Thompson, and topped off with the bell-like purity of Jacqui McShee's vocals, Pentangle garnered much critical acclaim. This is the perfect introduction to their work. 31 tracks.

Pram - The Museum Of Imaginary Animals (2000)

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Pram - The Museum Of Imaginary Animals (2000)

Pram - The Museum Of Imaginary Animals (2000)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 277 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 119 Mb | Scans included | 00:44:59
Experimental Rock, Post Rock, Dream Pop, Downtempo | Label: Domino | # WIGCD80

It's true that Pram has shared the same bubbly, French-pop sound of Stereolab and Broadcast. But that's where the similarities end. A few cuts into The Museum of Imaginary Animals, the seven-piece band – which includes the recent addition of ex-Broadcast drummer Steve Perkins, no less – makes a beautiful departure into a surreal journey of sound. Rosie Cuckston's reserved vocals help, but it's Pram's original combination of devices (flute, trumpet, and theremin, to name a few) that occasionally evoke an aquatic atmosphere, not unlike Meddle-era Pink Floyd. Like the imaginary creature on the album's back cover, this fifth full-length from Pram is certainly mythical.

Celine Dion - Avec Toi: The Very Best Of The Early Years (2013)

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Celine Dion - Avec Toi: The Very Best Of The Early Years (2013)

Celine Dion - Avec Toi: The Very Best Of The Early Years (2013)
2CD | EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 769 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 346 Mb
Full Scans | 00:50:03 + 00:54:11 | RAR 5% Recovery
Pop, Adult Contemporary | Metro Select / Union Square Music #METRSL066

This two-CD set collects most of Celine Dion's essential recordings from her pre-superstar years, when she was a very young French singer, popular in Canada and France. This set starts with the heavily synthesized Euro pop of the 1988 Eurovision contest winner "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi," which was the song that introduced the singer to international audiences, and is something of a milestone in her career. Many of the songs on this set are fair, and differ from the processed teen pop of the late 1990s because of the ever-present sincerity in Dion's voice. Highlights include the elegant ballads "Tellement J'ai D'amour Pour Toi," "Benjamin," and "La Voix Du Bon Dieu"; the shimmering "Avec Toi" and "Du Soleil Au Coeur"; and the anthemic "C'est Pour Vivre."

Tommy Emmanuel - The Journey (1993)

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Tommy Emmanuel - The Journey (1993)

Tommy Emmanuel - The Journey (1993)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 333 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 123 Mb
Label: Columbia | # 474489 2 | Time: 00:51:09 | Scans included
Guitar Virtuoso, Pop Rock, Jazz Rock, Fusion, Smooth Jazz

Tommy Emmanuel, four-time winner of Australia's Best Guitarist Award, has helped bring the art of rock guitar down under to a higher awareness by bringing a sense of jazz improvisation into a mix that also includes blues, country, rock, classical, and Spanish music. After years as a popular sideman and ace songwriter, the two-time ARIA Award winner launched his solo career in 1988 with Up from Down Under. Several releases followed, notably 1993's critically acclaimed The Journey, which hit high on Gavin and Radio & Records NAC airplay charts.

Gash - A Young Man's Gash (1972) {2015, Reissue}

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Gash - A Young Man's Gash (1972) {2015, Reissue}

Gash - A Young Man's Gash (1972) {2015, Reissue}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 290 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 159 Mb
Full Scans | 00:41:30 | RAR 5% Recovery
Progressive Rock, Krautrock | Bamboo Sound Carrier #BSC5102

GASH is a 70s Krautrock band from Germany featuring the musical talents of Manfred Thiers on bass, Reinhard Schiemann on drums, percussion, Frank Feldhusen on guitars, vocals, and Jochen Peters on piano, organ, and lead vocals. The band have released only one studio album in 1972, "A Young Man's Gash" and disappeared from the scene. The music is a definitive taste of the underground hard rock oriented sound churned out of the German Krautrock era. The music is replete with catchy songs, keyboard, organ and guitar solos and an overriding hard driving energy.

The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)

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The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)

The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 546 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 194 Mb
Beggars Banquet | # BEGA 2026 CD | Time: 01:17:37 | Scans included
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Gothic Rock, Post-Punk

Say what you want about the Cult, a band who will certainly go down as one of the most schizophrenic in rock history, but singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy could sure write a great tune. Just glance at a few titles included on the greatest-hits collection Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995: "Edie (Ciao Baby)," "Love Removal Machine," "She Sells Sanctuary," "Wild Flower," "Fire Woman," "Rain," "Lil' Devil" – you get the picture. Spread haphazardly across the disc (rather than in chronological order), each track's uniqueness is even more evident, further showcasing the Cult's fearless creativity. Early songs such as "Spiritwalker" and "Resurrection Joe" will surprise most fans with their class and maturity, while later cuts like "Wild Hearted Son," "Heart of Soul," and "Coming Down" (from their disappointing latter-day albums) are given new life when viewed on their own merits.

Otis Rush - Screamin' And Cryin' (1974) Reissue 1992

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Otis Rush - Screamin' And Cryin' (1974) Reissue 1992

Otis Rush - Screamin' And Cryin' (1974) Reissue 1992
XLD | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 295 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 138 Mb | Scans included
Electric Chicago Blues | Label: Evidence | # ECD 26014-2 | Time: 00:51:00

Otis Rush's crunching guitar and vocals were never more emphatic than during the '70s when it seemed that he would actually find the pop attention and mass stardom he deserved. These mid-'70s tracks were originally cut for the Black and Blue label, with Rush playing grinding, relentless riffs and creating waves of sonic brilliance through creatively repeated motifs, jagged notes, and sustained lines and licks, while hollering, screaming, moaning, and wailing. Jimmy Dawkins, an outstanding lead artist in his own right, has also long been one of Chicago's great rhythm artists and shows it by adding plenty of tinkling, crackling figures and lines in the backgrounds. While not as consistently riveting as his live Evidence date, this one is also a valuable Rush document.

VA - Swedish Pop Music (2009)

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VA - Swedish Pop Music (2009)

VA - Swedish Pop Music (2009)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 512 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 198 Mb | Scans included
Label: Export Music Sweden AB | # SWEEU 2009 | Time: 01:15:43
Indie Pop, Pop, Pop/Rock

Fine selection of contemporary swedish pop music. Lykke Li, Frida Hyvönen, Miss Li, Maia Hirasawa, Per Gessle, Kleerup, Fever Ray and many more..

Konchordat - English Ghosts (2009)

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Konchordat - English Ghosts (2009)

Konchordat - English Ghosts (2009)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 430 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 180 Mb
Full Scans | 01:02:35 | RAR 5% Recovery
Progressive Rock | Konchordat Music #KMCD1001

Konchordat hail from Kent in the UK. They are a progressive rock band in the 'English' tradition; their music has been described as "majestic and often epic in scale." On their debut album 'English Ghosts' the music is led by main stays Steve Cork (basses, keyboards), Lee Harding (voice, keyboards) and Stuart Martin (guitars, keyboards, vocals). The album 'English Ghosts' scored 7/10 in a review by Geoff Bartom in Classic Rock Magazine (Feb.2010, issue 141). " The 20-minute title track is stately and masterful…"

Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)

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Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)

Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 297 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 135 Mb | Scans included | 00:51:55
Blues, Jazz Blues, Crossover Jazz | Label: Blue Thumb | # BTR 70132, 057 013-2

This is a keeper from the word "go." Recorded live in 1995 (but not released until 1998) at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA, Robben Ford is joined by long-time Blue Line trio members Roscoe Beck on bass and Tom Brechtlein on drums, as well as Bill Boublitz on a baby grand piano. Although nearly all of the songs can be found on other Ford albums (most are from Handful of Blues), one of the things that makes this jazzy recording so special is that Ford is playing only an acoustic guitar. The Ray Charles gem "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (which you WON'T find elsewhere) is simply beautiful, and on Paul Butterfield's "Lovin' Cup," it's just Ford and his guitar. The brilliance of his playing and the reason behind why so many guitar players put him at the top of their list can be found in Ford's performance on this release, alternating between lead and rhythm. The Authorized Bootleg also has great (albeit laid-back) versions of "When I Leave Here" and "Tired of Talkin'." Highly, highly recommended.

Atoll - Tertio (1977) {1993, Japan Early Press}

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Atoll - Tertio (1977) {1993, Japan Early Press}

Atoll - Tertio (1977) {1993, Japan Early Press}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 259 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 102 Mb
Covers Included | 00:37:39 | RAR 5% Recovery
Progressive Rock | CRiME #KICP-2723

The French equivalent of prog-rock bands Yes and Genesis, Atoll recorded four albums in the mid- to late '70s with a lineup that stabilized by the time of the group's second album. L'Araignee Mal (1975) included vocalist/percussionist André Balzer, guitarist Christian Beya, bassist Jean-Luc Thillot, keyboard player Michel Taillet, and drummer Alain Gozzo. Gradually commercializing its sound beginning with third album Tertio, Atoll released only one more studio album Rock Puzzle before breaking up. In the late '80s, however, a new, pop-oriented version appeared. Including only Beya from the previous lineup, the band released L'Ocean and the live album Tokyo C'est Fini (both 1989).

UFO - UFO 1 (1970) {1999, Remastered}

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UFO - UFO 1 (1970) {1999, Remastered}

UFO - UFO 1 (1970) {1999, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 287 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 121 Mb
Full Scans | 00:39:11 | RAR 5% Recovery
Space Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock | Repertoire Records #REP 4742-WG

Recorded on a shoestring budget, UFO has several challenging sonic moments. The uneven mixes and amateur performances that some listeners might find quaint or innocent could be distracting to others. In their pre-Michael Schenker days, the British band made a much more experimental noise that reflected psychedelic as well as R&B influences pitched with a dark resonance. This swirling mish-mosh barely suggests the early British metal of the group's commercial pinnacle that was still years off when they released their eponymous debut. Blue Cheer, early Black Sabbath, and maybe a little bit of the Who (mostly derived via bassist Pete Way's meandering, over-saturated basslines) all come to mind on standouts like "Boogie," "C'mon Everybody," and "Follow You Home."

Peter Cetera - Solitude / Solitaire (1986)

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Peter Cetera - Solitude / Solitaire (1986)

Peter Cetera - Solitude / Solitaire (1986)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks) + Cue + m3u + Log ~ 286 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 124 Mb
Scans Included | 00:39:34 | RAR 5% Recovery
Pop Rock, Soft Rock | Warner Bros. Records / Full Moon #9 25474-2

Chicago's early-'80s return from the scrapheap did more than bring the group its biggest chart successes: it finally shattered the carefully maintained "faceless" image that had prevented any member from becoming an individual star. In the dawning age of video, the band needed a focal point, and bassist Peter Cetera – already the voice behind Chicago's soft rock smashes like "If You Leave Me Now," which had made significant inroads with the MOR audience – was the logical choice. So it wasn't a huge surprise that, following Chicago XVII, Cetera decided to use his new celebrity to strike out on his own.

Garth Brooks - Gunslinger (2016)

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Garth Brooks - Gunslinger (2016)

Garth Brooks - Gunslinger (2016)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 226 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 80 Mb | Scans ~ 53 Mb
Genre: Country, Country-Pop | Label: Sony/Pearl | # 88985393602 | Time: 00:35:10

The very title of Garth Brooks' 2014 comeback Man Against Machine telegraphed how the singer saw himself in the 2010s: he was an outsider, taking on the establishment. Man Against Machine debuted at number one and sold well but it didn't conquer the charts – none of its singles went further than 19 on Billboard's Country Airplay charts – and, in light of this, Brooks did something uncharacteristic: he decided to retreat. On Gunslinger – its title consciously evoking the western themes of No Fences and Ropin' the Wind – Brooks is so unconcerned with hits that he decided that "Baby, Let's Lay Down and Dance," a slice of country-disco that sounds like a kissing cousin to Orleans' "Still the One," was a good idea for a lead single. And, in a way, he's right. Gunslinger has its heart in the past, existing on a plane between Brooks' arena-country '90s hits and his '70s AM influences. The difference is, Brooks is comfortable in his middle age. It's not just that his maturation gives him an easy touch in performance – although that does help – it's that he's no longer obsessed with being the biggest, best star in country music.

Paice Ashton Lord - BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert (1992) {Japan 1st Press}

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Paice Ashton Lord - BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert (1992) {Japan 1st Press}

Paice Ashton Lord - BBC Radio 1 Live In Concert (1992) {Japan 1st Press}
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 340 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 127 Mb
Covers Included | 00:50:51 | RAR 5% Recovery
Classic Rock, Blues Rock | Brunette / Alfa Records #ALCB-825

Paice Ashton Lord was a short-lived British rock band featuring Deep Purple band members Ian Paice and Jon Lord with singer Tony Ashton. The band was formed in 1976, released its only album in 1977 and broke up in 1978. Recorded in 1977, on the tails of the post-Deep Purple supergroup's Malice In Wonderland album, this extremely well-recorded broadcast catches the trio (and friends) stretching out in directions that the album itself never managed. On vinyl, after all, PAL sounded constricted, forever teetering on the brink of a no-holds-barred jam, but never quite mustering the strength to leap in. On stage, however, the improvisational instincts that Paice and Lord had built their very reputations upon were given full rein to spread and stretch.