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Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain (1982) (BSCD2)

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Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain (1982) (BSCD2)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
Sony, SICP 30175 | rel: 2013 | 445Mb

Billy Joel hit back as hard as he could with Glass Houses, his bid to prove that he could rock as hard as any of those new wave punks. He might not have proven himself a punk -- for all of his claims of being a hard rocker, his work inevitably is pop because of his fondness for melody -- but he proved to himself that he could still rock, even if the critics didn't give him any credit for it.

Judy Collins - Strangers Again (Deluxe Edition) (2015)

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Judy Collins - Strangers Again (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
Country, Folk Rock | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 00:58:54 | 138 MB
Label: Cleopatra Records | Release Year: 2015

In the four years since her previous studio LP, 2011's Bohemian, vocal icon Judy Collins added a spate of live releases and another holiday album to her prolific late-career catalog. Well into her sixth decade as a recording artist, she has little left to prove and yet she shows no signs of slowing her pace as she delivers Strangers Again, a 12-song collection of duets, all with men. The format was casual with each of her chosen counterparts given the option to either sing a song of Collins' choosing or bring his own selection to the table. While much of the material here falls pretty squarely in each vocalist's wheelhouse, there are a few surprises.

Virus - 2 Studio Albums (1971) [Reissue 2013-2014]

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Virus - 2 Studio Albums (1971) [Reissue 2013-2014]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 626 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 235 MB | Covers - 283 MB
Genre: Progressive/Krautrock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Garden of Delights

Virus, from the Bielefeld area in Westphalia, were the best and most famous local progressive group there in the early seventies. In 1970, they won the well-known competition in the Recklinghausen Vestlandhalle - still under their old name of Man’s World. The first prize: Recordings for their first own LP, under the direction of sound magician Conny Plank. That LP, “Revelation”, was released in 1971 and is partly reminiscent of the early Pink Floyd, e.g. in the final part of “Endless game”. On the CD edition on Garden of Delights, the two songs of the first Virus 7” single have been added as bonus tracks...

King Crimson - Starless And Bible Black (1974) (HDCD)

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King Crimson - Starless And Bible Black (1974) (HDCD)
Rock | 1cd | EAC Rip | Flac + Cue + Log | covers
Discipline Global Mobile, DGM0506 | rem: 2004 | 410Mb

Starless and Bible Black is even more powerful and daring than its predecessor, Larks' Tongues in Aspic, with jarring tempo shifts, explosive guitar riffs, and soaring, elegant, and delicate violin and Mellotron parts scattered throughout its 41 minutes, often all in the same songs. The album was on the outer fringes of accessible progressive rock, with enough musical ideas explored to make Starless and Bible Black more than background for tripping the way Emerson, Lake & Palmer's albums were used.

Starsailor - Good Souls: The Greatest Hits (2015)

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Starsailor - Good Souls: The Greatest Hits (2015)
Pop Rock, Britpop, Indie Rock | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 01:17:53 | 177 MB
Label: PLG UK Catalog / Rhino | Release Year: 2015

An indie rock quartet whose debut single, "Fever," earned them the title of "Britain's best new band" in February 2001, Starsailor continue the rich lineage of Travis, Coldplay, and other anthemic pop/rock bands. Formed in Wigan by music students James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), the band went through several guitar-heavy embryonic lineups before the arrival of keyboardist Barry Westhead (keyboards) cemented its sound. Starsailor took their name from Tim Buckley's acclaimed 1970 album and, with their lineup in place, played their first London show at the Heavenly Social in April 2000. At the same time, a demo tape containing the tracks "Fever," "Coming Down," and "Love Is Here" began circulating around the music industry.

The Lovin' Spoonful - Anthology (1990)

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The Lovin' Spoonful - Anthology (1990)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Rhino Records, R2 70944 | ~ 458 or 186 Mb | Scans Included
Rock / Pop Rock

Unquestionably the finest collection of a major band that did much to launch American folk-rock in the mid-'60s. Anthology jams 26 cuts onto a single CD, including all of their hits and some of their strongest album tracks, drawing mostly from their 1965-1966 prime...

Harold Budd & Hector Zazou - Glyph (1995)

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Harold Budd & Hector Zazou - Glyph (1995)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 357 Mb (incl 5%) | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 174 Mb (incl 5%) | Scans included
Genre: Ambient, Experimental, Downtempo, Trip-Hop | Label: Made To Measure | # MTM 37 | Time: 01:00:55

Like drum 'n' bass, ambient is a genre which relies on making a little go a very long way; the resultant glut of weedy minimalist pastiches barely bears a cursory listen for the most part, but this collaboration between Harold Budd and Hector Zazou demonstrates better than any recent offering how the spaces between the sounds can be made pregnant with possibility. On "Pandas in Tandem", the ghost of Erik Satie treads lightly over a shuffle breakbeat; the result is fragile and crystalline, as tentatively pristine as snowflakes. Elsewhere, heavy rhythmic breathing carries "Around the Corner from Everywhere"; slivers of what sounds like hammered dulcimer undulate through "Johnny Cake", and clarinets collude conspiratorially on "As Fast as I Could Look Away She was Still There".

CocoRosie - Heartache City (2015)

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Katharine McPhee - Hysteria
Indie Folk, Electronic, Experimental | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 44:24 min | 108 MB + 5% Recovery
Label: Self Release | Tracks: 10 | Rls.date: 2015

Whilst they have undoubtedly produced many a moment of weird beauty over the last decade or so, CocoRosie are rarely a cosy listening experience. Sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady have a history of tapping into the uncomfortable, taboo and offbeat, both musically and lyrically. Sixth album Heartache City continues the CR lineage of both beauty and discomfort. Whilst not as overtly provocative as some of CocoRosie’s early work, there is still a raw creeping darkness to the melodies. Even during its most beautiful glimmers the album is not a relaxing experience. But neither is it an unrewarding one.

Sisters Morales - Talking To The River (2008)

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Sisters Morales - Talking To The River (2008)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 351 Mb (incl 5%) | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 128 Mb (incl 5%) | Scans included
Genre: Pop/Rock, Folk Rock, Tex-Mex, Country | Label: Luna Records | # DIG131 | Time: 00:52:07

Six years since their last critically acclaimed release, Para Gloria, Sisters Morales are back with their newest cross-over offering Talking to the River. Produced by Los Lobos' Steve Berlin, Talking to the River is Sisters Morales' most musical outing ever, blending textures and tones with sounds that influenced Lisa and Roberta Morales as they grew up in Tucson, Arizona. Often referred to as 'The Female Los Lobos', Talking to the River features a variety of sounds and textures. Throughout the album you will hear the influences of rock, country, blues, folk, and of course, Latin. World Goes Round is a nod to Neil Young. Watcha Gonna Do About It tips their hat to The Beatles and La Mucura is a straight up traditional Mexican rocker. Sisters Morales have been touring the country for nearly two decades with three additional releases to their credit.

Queen & Adam Lambert - Live at Rock In Rio 2015 [HDTV, 1080i]

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Queen & Adam Lambert - Live at Rock In Rio 2015
MKV, 1920x1080 16:9 18,1Mbps, 29.970fps | AAC 192kbps, 48kHz, 2ch
Rock / Hard Rock | 02:07:00 | ~ 17.06 Gb

~ Queen & Adam Lambert performing on September 18, 2015 at Rock In Rio Music Festival ~

Steve Hackett - Wild Orchids (2006) [Special Ed.]

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Steve Hackett - Wild Orchids (2006) [Special Ed.]
EAC Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | 428 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 180 Mb | Scans | Time: 01:12:05
Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Symphonic Rock | Label: Camino Records | Cat.№: SPV 79170 CD

Wild Orchids is an art rock album released by Steve Hackett in 2006. It follows on from the success of the previous studio outings To Watch The Storms in 2003 and Metamorpheus in 2005. The album is released in three formats including a standard and special editions. Wild Orchids is released according to the dictate of the music market, that is, in a regular album version and a special edition with four bonus tracks, a slightly different sequence of tracks and a bigger booklet. The cover is (as usual) by Hackett’s wife, Kim Poor, and the album is (as usual) dedicated to her.

City and Colour - If I Should Go Before You (2015)

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City and Colour - If I Should Go Before You
Folk Rock, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 50:52 min | 132 MB + 5% Recovery
Label: Dine Alone Records | Tracks: 11 | Rls.date: 2015

Over the last two years I've had the great pleasure of touring with an unbelievable group of musicians, who I can now safely call some of my best friends. If I Should Go Before You is the record I made with those friends. It's not "exclusive" to anyone - Not to Tidal or Apple Music or Spotify or Rdio or anywhere in particular - but you can find it in all those places. It’s a collection of 11 songs - the thoughts I had on my mind: a last ditch effort to find something better and leave well enough alone. You can steal it, stream it or even buy it! Just try to enjoy it. I know I do.

VA - Music Of The Millennium (2000) 2CD

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VA - Music Of The Millennium (2000) 2CD
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 1.05 Gb (incl 5%) | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 396 Mb (incl 5%) | Scans included
Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Disco | Label: Universal/Polystar | # 560 948-2, 560 949-2 | Time: 02:37:06

2000 2-CD set featuring 39 classic timeless hits from the millennium including Queen, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney & Wings, David Bowie, The Who, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Simon And Garfunkel, Derek & The Dominoes, Prince, U2, Bon Jovi, Blondie, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, Simple Minds, Supertramp, Dire Straits, Tina Turner, Bob Marley, UB40, Kate Bush, Phil Collins, Roxy Music, Rod Stewart, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Abba, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, Massive Attack, Texas.

Lauren Anderson - Truly Me (2015)

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Lauren Anderson - Truly Me (2015)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 14 Tracks | 58:07 | 135 MB
Genre: Blues, Blues Rock | Label: Lauren Anderson

Originally from Chicago, Lauren has had a passion for singing throughout her entire life. Growing up in a household that was rich in music, her influences were widely varied from artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, The Pointer Sisters, Eva Cassidy, EttaJames, Joss Stone, Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, and many more. Despite these modern musical influences, Lauren was classically trained throughout most of her early life. She began classical piano lessons at the age of 8, was an active member of several choirs and began taking classical voice lessons when she began high school. She eventually took her love of singing to the Quad Cities and obtained a bachelors...

Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters - Bonnaroo Festival 2015 [HDTV 720p]

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Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters - Bonnaroo Festival 2015 [HDTV 720p]
AVC, 1280x720p (16:9), 3.4 mbps, 30 fps | AC3 384 kbps, 2 ch | 01:12:14 | 1.8 GB
Rock, Folk Rock, Hard Rock | Bonnaroo | HDTV->TS

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters rockling the at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival, which was held on June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee.

Various Artists: The Princess Diaries 2 - Original Soundtrack (2004) [Japanese Release] RESTORED

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VA: The Princess Diaries 2 - Original Soundtrack (2004)
FLAC+CUE+LOG or MP3 CBR 320 | Complete Scanwork | 325 or 103 MB
Soundtrack / Pop / Rock / Various genres | Avex Trax # AVCW-12414

The soundtrack to Disney's 2004 Cinderella sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (starring Anne Hathaway) offers a wide variety of young Disney stars (Lindsay Lohan, Jesse McCartney, Raven, Christy Carlson Romano), hot vocalists (American Idol's Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones), and head-banging rockers (Avril Lavigne, Pink), and a duet between Raven and Julie Andrews.

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Against The Wind (1980)

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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Against The Wind (1980)
XLD | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
2003 | Capitol, 72435-84316-2-9 | ~ 286 or 102 Mb | Scans Included
Classic Rock

Though there are still some traces of the confessionals that underpinned Beautiful Loser through Stranger in Town, Against the Wind finds Bob Seger turning toward craft. Perhaps he had to, since Against the Wind arrived after three blockbuster albums and never-ending tours...

Big Sugar - Yardstyle (2014)

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Big Sugar - Yardstyle (2014)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Bread & Butter Productions, BPI CD 0414 | ~ 443 or 171 Mb | Scans Included
Reggae Rock

They've sold around half a million albums in Canada, mostly during their '90s heyday, but Big Sugar have never quite been given the credit they deserve for skilfully integrating reggae and dub elements into their rock-based sound. On Yard Style, they dial down the volume to concentrate on acoustic yet percussion-heavy reggae, to convincing effect...

Graham Bonnet - Graham Bonnet (1977)

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Graham Bonnet - s/t (1977)
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 93 mb
Genre: hard rock, country rock, classic rock, pop rock

Graham Bonnet is the 1977 self-titled debut album by Graham Bonnet, who became famous as the vocalist for Rainbow, Alcatrazz, The Michael Schenker Group, and others. This album retains his strength while also showing a pop side he was always known for. This album includes covers of Hall & Oates' "Goodnight and Goodmorning", Al Green's "Tired Of Being Alone" and Bob Dylan's It's All Over Now, Baby Blue." This is taken from a Japanese CD released in 2010 on Air Mail Archive. Due to how this CD is strong on the high-end, all of the tracks here have been given a slight bass/low-end boost to make it sound better.

Blue Öyster Cult - Forbidden Delights (2015)

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Blue Öyster Cult - Forbidden Delights
Classic Rock, Hard Rock | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 76:26 min | 187 MB + 5% Recovery
Label: Gossip | Tracks: 13 | Rls.date: 2015

Amongst the audience for this landmark West Coast concert was Sylvie Simmons, local reporter for leading UK music weekly the 'New Musical Express'. She welcomed the more intimate nature of the event, noting that last time BOC had played in the area the venue was one of those monstrous stadium fiascos where, without binoculars, it's a bit like watching the bumps on a page of Braille. Setting the scene for this evening's performance, she wrote: BOC start out pretty revved up with Dr. Music. Allen Lanier's out front doing a Stevie Nicks, shaking a heavy metal tambourine, Joseph Bouchard's trying to outdo him on the maracas, and Eric Bloom's going 'Hey LA' and rabble rousing quite wonderfully.
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