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Jos van Immerseel, Octophoros – Mozart, Beethoven: Quintets (1985)

Posted By: tirexiss
Jos van Immerseel, Octophoros – Mozart, Beethoven: Quintets (1985)

Jos van Immerseel, Octophoros – Mozart, Beethoven: Quintets (1985)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 51:28 | 227 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: ACCENT | Catalog: ACC 58538 D

Authentic and authoritative, these 1985 recordings of Mozart and Beethoven's quintets for piano and winds have almost everything going for them. Performing on a pianoforte modeled on a 1790 Viennese instrument, Jos van Immerseel is an adroit player, while the quartet drawn from the period instrument wind band Octophoros Paul Dombrecht on oboe, Elmar Schmid on clarinet, Piet Dombrecht on horn, and Danny Bond on bassoon are likewise all skillful instrumentalists.

VA - Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time (Limited Edition) (1985)

Posted By: Rtax
VA - Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time (Limited Edition) (1985)

VA - Dr. Demento Presents: The Greatest Novelty Records of All Time (Limited Edition) (1985)
FLAC (tracks) - 1.2 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 560 MB
3:54:17 | Novelty, Comedy, Humor, Parody, Country | Label: Rhino

Barret Eugene "Barry" Hansen (born April 2, 1941) better known as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present. Hansen created the Demento persona in 1970 while working at Los Angeles station KPPC-FM. He played "Transfusion" by Nervous Norvus on the radio, and DJ "The Obscene" Steven Clean said that Hansen had to be "demented" to play it, and the name stuck. His weekly show went into syndication in 1974] and was syndicated by the Westwood One Radio Network from 1978 to 1992. Broadcast syndication of the show ended on June 6, 2010, but the show continues to be produced weekly in an online version.

Johnny Winter - Serious Business (1985)

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Johnny Winter - Serious Business (1985)

Johnny Winter - Serious Business (1985)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 295 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 104 MB | Covers - 82 MB
Genre: Blues Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Alligator Records (ALCD 4742)

Although it could be argued that, for the most part, Johnny Winter has gotten better and better as a guitarist over the years, his career has had its ups and downs for personal and professional reasons. Especially after involving himself in the latter stages of Muddy Waters' career and helping the veteran bluesman achieve a comeback with 1977's Hard Again, Winter made superior music of his own on the blues-oriented Nothin' But the Blues and White, Hot & Blue. But those albums didn't sell as well as some of his earlier rock-oriented ones, and after his 1980 album Raisin' Cain moved back toward rock, but didn't even make the charts, he left his major label and spent a few years without a record company. Signing to the Chicago-based independent blues label Alligator Records, he staged his own comeback with 1984's Guitar Slinger, and its follow-up, Serious Business, is in the same vein…

Gene Clark - Gene Clark & Friends - Live at the Three T's (2019)

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Gene Clark - Gene Clark & Friends - Live at the Three T's (2019)

Gene Clark - Gene Clark & Friends - Live at the Three T's (2019)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 164 MB
1:09:43 | Rock, Country Rock, Folk Rock | Label: Left Field Media

SUPERB MID 80s PERFORMANCE BY GENE CLARK BACKED BY COUNTRY-ROCK ROYALTY In the early 1980s, Gene Clark spent some time living in Hawaii attempting to get clean . Upon his return to the US he formed The Firebyrds, with whom he recorded one album, which came out in 1984. The release coincided with the emergence of jangle-rock , by the likes of R.E.M. and Tom Petty, who had sparked a renewed interest in the Byrds music. Clark now began developing new fans among LA's roots-conscious Paisley Underground scene. It was in the midst of such acclaim that Gene Clark, alongside The Band s Rick Danko and Richard Manuel, fellow ex-Byrds Michael Clark and John York, ex- Beach Boy Blondie Chaplin and the Flying Burrito Brothers Rick Roberts, came together as Gene Clark & Friends to perform what was to be a superb show at The Three T s - a small club in Evansville, Indiana - on 15th May 1985.

Luciano Pavarotti, Renato Bruson, Margaret Price, Georg Solti - Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera (1985)

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Luciano Pavarotti, Renato Bruson, Margaret Price, Georg Solti - Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera (1985)

Luciano Pavarotti, Renato Bruson, Margaret Price, Georg Solti - Verdi: Un Ballo in Maschera (1985)
EAC | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 02:10:32 | 586 MB
Genre: Classical, Opera | Label: Decca | Catalog: 410 210-2

Au moment de cet enregistrement, au début des années quatre-vingt, Sir Georg Solti était encore tout auréolé du prestige d'une précédente interprétation du Bal masqué réalisée en 33 tours. Plus encore que dans la première mouture, le chef d'origine hongroise exacerbe ici la violence du drame, poussant tous les personnages vers leur destin, dans un souffle épique d'une rare intensité. Une distribution quasiment idéale fait face au chef : un Pavarotti de la grande époque, un Bruson idiomatique et une Christa Ludwig d'une ardeur insoupçonnée.

The Firm - The Firm (1985) {Japan 1st Press}

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The Firm - The Firm (1985) {Japan 1st Press}

The Firm - The Firm (1985) {Japan 1st Press}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 260 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 102 Mb
Covers Included | 00:40:30 | RAR 5% Recovery
Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock | Victor Musical Industries, Inc. #VDP-1016

Anticipation was quite high when it was announced in 1984 that Paul Rodgers, the past voice of Bad Company, and Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin's former guitarist, were creating a "supergroup" called the Firm. Page and Rodgers had first tinkered with the idea of an album after their successful collaboration on the ARMS benefit tour for Ronnie Lane in 1983. Based upon the fact that it had been over five years since Page's last band effort, and two years since Rodger's lackluster finale with the original Bad Company, pundits were more than eager to hear what new material the duo would unleash. However, when the band's self-titled debut was actually released in 1985, it received a critical drubbing and was all but ignored by the record-buying public.

David Bedford & Ursula Le Guin - Rigel 9 (1985) [Reissue 1997]

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David Bedford & Ursula Le Guin - Rigel 9 (1985) [Reissue 1997]

David Bedford & Ursula Le Guin - Rigel 9 (1985) [Reissue 1997]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 244 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 117 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Virgin (CDOVD484)

Though it is seldom ranked among the composer's greatest works, Rigel 9 is actually one of the most easily digested, as David Bedford links with science fiction author (and now lyricist) Ursula LeGuin to create a song cycle that, though it is certainly rooted in LeGuin's own territory, will certainly not disappoint Bedford's own followers. The premise of the storyline is relatively simple - a group of astronauts arrive on an alien world that they believe to be uninhabited. Or, rather, most of them believe it is uninhabited. One, however, can see a city all around them, and the accompanying conflict is the theme to much of Bedford's score. Like Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, the album that can most confidently be described as a precursor to Rigel 9, the narrative portions can jar. But, as Bedford's own moods shift between grandiose and downright creepy, it is often easy to forget there's a "concept" unfolding altogether…

Jerry Goldsmith – Explorers (Music From The Motion Picture) (1985/2011)

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Jerry Goldsmith – Explorers (Music From The Motion Picture) (1985/2011)

Jerry Goldsmith – Explorers (Music From The Motion Picture) (1985/2011)
FLAC (tracks) - 441 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 214 MB
1:17:30 | Scans Included | Score, Soundtrack | Label: Intrada

Explorers is a 1985 American science fantasy film written by Eric Luke and directed by Joe Dante. The film stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix, both in their film debuts, and Jason Presson as teenage boys who build a spacecraft to explore outer space. The special effects were produced by Industrial Light & Magic, with make-up effects by Rob Bottin. Rushed into production, the film was never properly finished. Dante revealed that the studio demanded that he stop editing and rush for a July release where it was overshadowed by the Live Aid concert, which was held one day after the film's release and stiff competition from Back to the Future, which opened nine days prior. It was a box office failure upon its release, but it attracted a cult following with its VHS release.

Hank Crawford - Roadhouse Symphony (1985) [Reissue 2000]

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Hank Crawford - Roadhouse Symphony (1985) [Reissue 2000]

Hank Crawford - Roadhouse Symphony (1985) [Reissue 2000]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 216 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 90 MB | Covers - 12 MB
Genre: Jazz, Soul Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Milestone Records (0025218704823)

All of Hank Crawford's many recordings for Milestone in the 1980s and '90s are worth picking up by his fans although this reasonably enjoyable outing is not one of the more essential ones. The soulful altoist is joined by Dr. John on piano and organ, guitarist Melvin Sparks, bassist Wilbur Bascomb, Jr., drummer Bernard Purdie and a five-piece horn section (Houston Person and David "Fathead" Newman get a tenor solo apiece) for a set mostly comprised of group originals plus the old ballad "Say It Isn't So" and Thomas A. Dorsey's spiritual standard "Precious Lord"; Dr. John takes a vocal on his "Tragick Magick."

Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (1985) [1986, Japan, 1st Press] {Black Triangle CD}

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Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (1985) [1986, Japan, 1st Press] {Black Triangle CD}

Simple Minds - Once Upon A Time (1985) [1986, Japan, 1st Press] {Black Triangle CD}
Pop/Rock, New Wave, Electronic | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 40:17 | 581,59 Mb
Label: Virgin/Toshiba EMI Ltd. (Japan) | Cat.# 32VD-1013 | Released: 1986-02-01 (1985-10-21)

"Once Upon A Time" is the 7th studio album by Scottish pop rock band Simple Minds. Released on 21 October 1985 by record label Virgin (A&M in the US), "Once Upon A Time" topped the UK charts, and peaked at #10 on the US charts, spending five consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard and 16 weeks in the Top 20. Four singles were taken from the album: "Alive And Kicking" (UK #7, US #3), "All The Things She Said" (UK #9, US #28), "Sanctify Yourself" (UK #10, US #14), and "Ghost Dancing" (UK #13). Music critic MacKenzie Wilson has retrospectively praised the album for AllMusic, stating that it provided listeners with a "raw energy and solid composition not entirely captured on previous albums." He also particularly lauded singles "Alive and Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself."

Barry Manilow - Manilow (1985) [2009, Remastered Reissue]

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Barry Manilow - Manilow (1985) [2009, Remastered Reissue]

Barry Manilow - Manilow (1985) [2009, Remastered Reissue]
Pop/Rock, Electronic, Synth-Pop | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 42:02 | 453,12 Mb
Label: RCA/Legacy (USA) | Cat.# 88697 42903 2 | Released: 2009-01-18 (1985)

"Manilow" is the self-titled album released in 1985 by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The album had little impact on the charts. The album features 1980s style rock n' roll/ synthesizers. He was lured away from Arista Records, but as cited by Manilow in an interview, the executives who brought him over were no longer there when the album was released. This may have led to poor record sales, as well as the album sound being primarily a modern uptempo and synthesized release sharply different from Manilow's renowned piano ballads.

Commodores - The Studio Album Collection 1974-1986 (2015)

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Commodores - The Studio Album Collection 1974-1986 (2015)

Commodores - The Studio Album Collection 1974-1986 (2015)
WEB | FLAC tracks | Front | 3.10GB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 1.07GB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Hard Funk, Funk, Soul

One of the most talented and successful R&B groups of the '70s featured future solo star Lionel Richie. This Collection includes the albums: Machine Gun (1974), Caught In The Act (1975), Movin' On (1975), Hot On The Tracks (1976), Commodores (1977), Natural High (1978), Midnight Magic (1979), Heroes (1980), In The Pocket (1981), Commodores 13 (1983), Nightdshift (1985), United (1986).

Moti Special - Motivation (1985) [Reissue 2001]

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Moti Special - Motivation (1985) [Reissue 2001]

Moti Special - Motivation (1985) [Reissue 2001]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 412 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 126 MB | Covers - 146 MB
Genre: Synth-pop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Repertoire Records (REP 4815)

Released in 1985, primarily and possibly only for the European market, Moti Special was a German-multi ethnic pop-band. A pretty boy band? Absolutely not - these guys were adults. Yet, the group's only successful band member/keyboardist would be and still is Michael Cretu of the current new age ambient group Enigma and husband to European pop-star Sandra. However, do not expect any Enigma-like tracks (though you may be able to pick up echoing future traces in his excellent keyboarding skills).
The Moti Special sound is instantly recognizeable by music fans of the 80's neu deutsch welle musical movement. New deutsch was basically a title for the genre of pop music coming out of Germany during the early to mid 80's…

Dio - Sacred Heart (1985) {2002, Japanese Reissue, Remastered}

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Dio - Sacred Heart (1985) {2002, Japanese Reissue, Remastered}

Dio - Sacred Heart (1985) {2002, Reissue, Remastered, Japan}
EAC Rip | WavPack (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 297 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 117 Mb
Full Scans | 00:39:06 | RAR 5% Recovery
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal | Vertigo #UICY-3729

Sacred Heart is Dio's third studio album. It was released in August 15, 1985 on Warner Bros. Records. The record peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, and includes singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven".

Capricorn - Mikhail Glinka: Sextet; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Quintet (1985)

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Capricorn - Mikhail Glinka: Sextet; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Quintet (1985)

Capricorn - Mikhail Glinka: Sextet; Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Quintet (1985)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 230 Mb | Total time: 54:39 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Hyperion | # CDA66163 | Recorded: 1984

'Some of the most joyously delightful music that you will ever hear’ (American Record Guide). ‘A most striking performance, beautifully modulated, elegantly phrased … very well recorded indeed’ (BBC Record Review)