This live album was recorded at the press launch for the Cobalt Blue album at the Aquarium, London Zoo 21st. May 1992. It was taped by Brook with no intention of release it. But once all parties heard the recording, it was agreed that it deserved a far wider audience then the original gathering of media and friends.

Having an album release party in the London Zoo's Aquarium, where the emphasis would no doubt be on stillness, hush and the haunting beauty of the deep, just suits most 4AD label releases to begin with. Given that Brook is known for his mysterious, spare guitar work makes this record of the solo concert he gave there upon the appearance of Cobalt Blue all that more appropriate. Reproducing much of the content of that album but in a different running order, Aquarium consists solely of Brook, his guitar and preset synth/rhythm patterns. The result is quite fascinating; whether a listener thinks that the more stripped-down overall sound of the songs here works better as a result or prefers the generally lusher textures of the studio release must ultimately be up to individual judgment. What is beyond question is the skill Brook uses on his instrument, which, thankfully, never transforms into pointless showing off. Those used to his 'infinite guitar' sounds thanks to the likes of U2 might …well be surprised at the understated serenity of the performance. Even the most specifically Edge-sounding number, "Ultramarine," sounds more like a calm run-through of one of the Irish musician's pieces instead of a full-on rock-out. The medley of "After Image/Urbana" is an excellent all-around showcase. The first song consists of low E-bow-tinged guitar lines, quite relaxed and soothing all around, while the second is initially all down to just soft strums and a buried rhythm loop. When the song's main melody begins, Brook's performance is at once heartwrenching and soaring, then further supplemented by the increased rhythm punch from his keyboard set-up. If one standout has to be selected, the majestic version of "Lakbossa" is the clear winner. Brook's utterly compelling work is simply jawdropping, tender and as big as all outdoors at once. - Ned Raggett, All Music Guide

Boney M. - 7 Studio + 1 Compilation Albums | Original Sound Recordings
FLAC (SEPARATE FILES+CUE+fooCDtect Authenticity Log) | No EAC Log | 2.31GB RAR (8 CDs)
Release Years: 1976 -1985 | Label: BMG Int'l | RS.com | Full Scans
Genres: Pop, Disco, Dance-pop, Hi-NRG, Eurodance

Boney M. is German-based pop and disco group created by record producer Frank Farian. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official lineup were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett (Jamaica), Maizie Williams (Montserrat), and Bobby Farrell (Aruba).

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The second album of the Rob Lowe (Solitude Aeturnus) era, albeit the first with songs written specifically for him, as the formation of King Of The Grey Islands was under the guise that longtime vocalist Messiah Marcolin would be involved. The pre-release EP teaser (Lucifer Rising) gave no indication of how monstrous a disc was yet to be unleashed. There’s a little bit of everything within these eight tracks, from the speedy ‘If I Ever Die’ opener and like-mindedly upbeat ‘Dead Angel’ to the Sabbathy sludge of what was originally destined to be the title track ‘Hammer Of Doom’ (down to the Iommi riffage and tolling bell!), even a cut or two with synthesizers, without diminishing that trademark sound (‘Clouds Of Dementia’/’My Funeral Dreams’). Leif Edling’s initial solo effort is in stores virtually simultaneously, but none of that one-dimensional '70s psychedelia finds its way into these tunes. Plenty of spirited guitar playing slices through the pedestrian, cement shoes marathon (see ‘The Bloody Baroness’). Lowe demonstrates his ability throughout, occasionally a capella, unburdened by the leviathan rhythms, as in the acoustic tinged ‘Demon Of The Deep’. The lumbering, 7:52 meander of ‘House Of A Thousand Voices’ seemingly breezes by, no mean feat. Another stellar effort! Reviewed by : Mark Gromen

"Иногда необходимо отключится. Просто забыться, улететь, исчезнуть из нашего мира. Раствориться в чём нибудь лёгком и воздушном, ненавязчивом и добром, светлом и тёплом. Наш мир, всё наше окружение, поразительным образом своим темпом, прессом, давлением и проблемами, делает из каждого из нас типовой кирпичик цивилизации, колючий и острый, хрупкий и безжизненный. Стена этих кирпичей растёт в геометрической прогрессии и регулярно рушится, погребая под собой не только настроение и образ мыслей, но и судьбы и даже жизни…"

"Нет лучшего выхода из этого стресса, чем глоток хорошего напитка и прослушивание подходящей музыки. Tunguska Chillout Grooves - может быть не лучшая дверь в другой, свободный и светлый мир, но по крайней мере самая доступная. Эта музыка - ключ к спокойствию и другим планетам, к рассудительности и водопадам чувств, к буйству природы и магии великих океанов. Погрузись…и уйди в другой мир…" - так представляет свои произведения музыкальное сообщество "Tunguska Electronic Music Society"

Tab Benoit - Standing On The Bank (1995)
Blues | MP3 VBR Extreme L.A.M.E. | 71 MB
Publisher: Vanguard

On his third album, Tab Benoit stripped his sound to its bare essentials by recording live, directly to a two-track. Naturally, the process gives Standing on the Bank a startling immediacy, as the guitarist shreds a number of originals to pieces with his piercing solos.