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VA - The Finest 2024 (2024)

Posted By: ciklon5
VA - The Finest 2024 (2024)

VA - The Finest 2024 (2024)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 2:39:03 | 365 Mb / 1.1 Gb
Genre: Disco

t's that time of year once more as we bring you The Finest - 2024, an album celebrating the sound of Midnight Riot!
Opening the collection is Sonic Soul Orchestra's electrifying remake of 'Deeper Love', featuring the powerful vocals of Phoebe Edwards and an unforgettable touch from New York legend John Morales. Label head Yam Who? collaborated once again with Stockholm DJ and production duo Rikky Disco on the gospel-infused 'Shine On', and a huge remix from Sophie Lloyd, whose devastating dub ignited Defected dance floors worldwide. Jaegerossa had another phenomenal year, delivering the perfect big-room Saturday night vibe with 'The Big Red', appealing to both longtime fans and new recruits

Elton John - Never Too Late: Soundtrack To The Disney+ Documentary (2024)

Posted By: ciklon5
Elton John - Never Too Late: Soundtrack To The Disney+ Documentary (2024)

Elton John - Never Too Late: Soundtrack To The Disney+ Documentary (2024)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 3:04:14 | 420 Mb / 1.16 Gb
Genre: Soundtrack

Elton John One of the greatest stars of the rock & roll era, Elton John exploded like a supernova in the early 1970s and sustained a career that kept him at the top of the charts for the next five decades. He had a Billboard Top 40 hit single every year between 1970 and 1996, a sign that he knew how to both change with the times and mold the times to fit him. John's earliest records were part of the moody, introspective post-'60s singer/songwriter movement, but once he had a hit with "Your Song," the pianist revealed he could also craft Beatles-like pop and pound out rockers with equal aplomb. As "Rocket Man," "Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and "Bennie and the Jets" – songs John wrote with his lifelong collaborator Bernie Taupin – climbed into the Top Ten on either side of the Atlantic, John was inescapable during the first half of the '70s. His versatility, combined with his effortless melodic skills, and flamboyant stage shows, became his calling cards, sustaining him through shifts in fame and fortune.

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera (1968) [Reissue 2010]

Posted By: gribovar
Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera (1968) [Reissue 2010]

Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera - Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera (1968) [Reissue 2010]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 300 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 119 MB | Covers - 84 MB
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Repertoire Records (REP 5198)

Although labeled a psychedelic band in their day, the Opera never sat comfortably in that strawberry field, partially because of the diversity of their sound, but also due to the simple fact they were just too far ahead of their time even for the psyched-out crowd. In fact, Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera continued to sound thoroughly modern for decades, while their myriad musical meanderings took them down wayward byways that later became stylistic highways - at least in their native U.K.. So it's no surprise then, that this band would have slotted perfectly into the Britpop scene, or going back further in time, into the R&B-drenched mod scene. The Opera's admiration for R&B is evident on "Intro," an homage to Archie Bell & the Drells, while their equal respect for bluesy jazz is showcased on a fabulous cover of Oscar Brown's "I Was Cool" which absolutely smokes…

Sonny Boy Williamson - Keep It To Ourselves [Recorded 1963] (1990)

Posted By: gribovar
Sonny Boy Williamson - Keep It To Ourselves [Recorded 1963] (1990)

Sonny Boy Williamson - Keep It To Ourselves [Recorded 1963] (1990)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 236 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 112 MB | Covers - 17 MB
Genre: Blues, Chicago Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Storyville Reacords (STCD 4176)

An intimate 1963 collection of Sonny Boy Williamson in solo and duet (with guitarist Matt Murphy) formats; on three tracks, pianist Memphis Slim hops aboard. This delightful addendum to Williamson's electric output of the same era was cut in Denmark and first issued on Storyville.

Charlie Parker - "Bird" Symbols [Recorded 1946-1947] (1961) [Japanese Edition 1987]

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Charlie Parker - "Bird" Symbols [Recorded 1946-1947] (1961) [Japanese Edition 1987]

Charlie Parker - "Bird" Symbols [Recorded 1946-1947] (1961) [Japanese Edition 1987]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 144 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 87 MB | Covers - 37 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Teichiku Records (30CP-73)

The sound quality on this album of Parker's Dial mid-'40s Dial material lacks the precision and clarity of his later Verve sessions. Much of the original source material disappeared when Dial went out of business, and, from the remaining masters, a good deal has been lost in the subsequent transfer and re-issue. Still, barring some distortion and a kind of hollow, muffled quality, Parker is in superior form as an artist on these tracks. The mid-'40s seems to be the time Bird hit his stride, and these tracks serve as no subtle reminder that Parker was not only a great innovator, but an incredibly emotional and soulful player, a fact often overshadowed by his technical prowess…

Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) [2CD Deluxe Edition 2009] (Repost)

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Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) [2CD Deluxe Edition 2009] (Repost)

Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) [2CD Deluxe Edition 2009]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 495 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 247 MB | Covers - 149 MB
Genre: Progressive Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Mercury Records (270 354-1)

Mike Oldfield's groundbreaking album Tubular Bells is arguably the finest conglomeration of off-centered instruments concerted together to form a single unique piece. A variety of instruments are combined to create an excitable multitude of rhythms, tones, pitches, and harmonies that all fuse neatly into each other, resulting in an astounding plethora of music. Oldfield plays all the instruments himself, including such oddities as the Farfisa organ, the Lowrey organ, and the flageolet. The familiar eerie opening, made famous by its use in The Exorcist, starts the album off slowly, as each instrument acoustically wriggles its way into the current noise that is heard, until there is a grand unison of eccentric sounds that wildly excites the ears…

Secret Garden - Storyteller (2019) [Japanese Edition] (Repost)

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Secret Garden - Storyteller (2019) [Japanese Edition] (Repost)

Secret Garden - Storyteller (2019) [Japanese Edition]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 354 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 141 MB | Covers - 269 MB
Genre: New Age, Neo-Classical | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (UCCS-1251)

Storyteller is the first new studio album in over five years from Norwegian/Irish duo Secret Garden.
On the day of release (26 April 2019), Fionnuala Sherry and Rolf Løvland have this to say in their newsletter:
“Even though we had great success and response to our “Just the Two of US” album (one of our favourites ), “Live at Kilden” and “You Raise Me Up: The Collection”; “Storyteller” is very special and means so much to us both. From the initial concept of the album to the final mix, its been a truly wonderful journey of writing, arranging, recording, producing and working with some of the most wonderful incredible artists including the incredible Czech National Symphony Orchestra. We have traveled between Norway, Ireland, the UK and the Czech Republic to produce “Storyteller”…

Fleetwood Mac - The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions: 1967-1969 (1999) 6CD Box Set

Posted By: Designol
Fleetwood Mac - The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions: 1967-1969 (1999) 6CD Box Set

Fleetwood Mac - The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions: 1967-1969 (1999) 6CD Box Set
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 2.27 Gb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 927 Mb | Scans ~ 101 Mb
Genre: British Blues, Blues-Rock | Label: Columbia | # 494641 2 | Time: 06:44:05

The Complete Blue Horizon Sessions 1967–1969 is a boxed set by British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1999. It was a 6CD compilation of previously released material, plus outtakes and unreleased tracks from the band's early line-up, coming in a longbox with individually boxed CDs and a booklet of extensive notes and anecdotes, written by producer Mike Vernon. It represents the entire recorded output of Fleetwood Mac whilst they were signed to the Blue Horizon label.

ABBA - Arrival (1976) [Deluxe Edition 2006] (Repost)

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ABBA - Arrival (1976) [Deluxe Edition 2006] (Repost)

ABBA - Arrival (1976) [Deluxe Edition 2006]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 431 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 139 MB | Covers - 183 MB
Genre: Pop, Europop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Polar/Universal Music (985 836-2)

Widely considered the Swedish foursome's first classic album - and historically important as the first to use the now-famous mirror-B logo - 1976's Arrival contains three huge hit singles, the dramatic "Money Money Money," the downcast "Knowing Me, Knowing You," and quite possibly the band's finest four minutes, the absolutely perfect pop classic "Dancing Queen," a combination of Spector-ian grandeur, McCartney-esque melody, and the indescribable vocals of Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The rest of ABBA's fourth album is strikingly consistent and accomplished, from the sly, bouncy "When I Kissed the Teacher" to the atmospheric title track, making room in between for the three excellent singles and five other substantial pop tunes. Although three LPs and a greatest-hits compilation preceded it, Arrival is aptly titled, as this album announces the band's move beyond bubblegum.

David Bromberg - Wanted Dead Or Alive (1974) + Midnight On The Water (1975) 2CD Remastered Reissue 2010

Posted By: Designol
David Bromberg - Wanted Dead Or Alive (1974) + Midnight On The Water (1975) 2CD Remastered Reissue 2010

David Bromberg - 'Wanted Dead Or Alive' (1974) + 'Midnight On The Water' (1975)
2CD Remastered Reissue 2010
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 500 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 209 Mb | Scans included
Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Blues-Rock, Rock & Roll | Label: BGO | # BGOCD933 | 01:21:13

Compiling the third and fourth solo albums by sideman-to-the-stars David Bromberg, Wanted Dead or Alive/Midnight on the Water includes Bromberg's virtuoso musicianship, eccentric songwriting, and endearingly off-key vocals, along with plenty of guest spots: Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and on the first, most of the Grateful Dead.

Billie Holiday - INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959 (Remastered Version) (2024)

Posted By: Rtax
Billie Holiday - INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959 (Remastered Version) (2024)

Billie Holiday - INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959 (Remastered Version) (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 712 MB
5:09:08 | Vocal Jazz | Label: Diggers Factory

The album "INTEGRAL BILLIE HOLIDAY 1956 - 1959 (Remastered Version)" is a curated collection of Billie Holiday's recordings from the final years of her career, spanning 1956 to 1959. This period captures her mature, emotive interpretations of jazz and blues standards, even as her voice showed signs of strain due to personal and health challenges.

Duke Elligton - INTEGRAL DUKE ELLINGTON 1960-1962 (Remastered Version) (2024)

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Duke Elligton - INTEGRAL DUKE ELLINGTON 1960-1962 (Remastered Version) (2024)

Duke Elligton - INTEGRAL DUKE ELLINGTON 1960-1962 (Remastered Version) (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 3.2 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 1.3 GB
9:53:06 | Jazz | Label: Diggers Factory

"INTEGRAL DUKE ELLINGTON 1960-1962 (Remastered Version)" features Duke Ellington's recordings from 1960 to 1962, showcasing his legendary big band style. Highlights include collaborations with Count Basie, such as "Battle Royal" and "Take The 'A' Train," as well as Paris-inspired compositions. This remastered collection offers enhanced sound quality, preserving the richness of Ellington's original works and celebrating his contributions to jazz history.

Juliette Hurel, Quatuor Voce - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Flute Quartets (2015)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Juliette Hurel, Quatuor Voce - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Flute Quartets (2015)

Juliette Hurel, Quatuor Voce - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Flute Quartets (2015)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 258 Mb | Total time: 57:41 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Alpha Classics | ALPHA204 | Recorded: 2015

Alpha is pleased to welcome again the great flautist Juliette Hurel, who has made several recordings for ZZT and Outhere in the past. This recording is the result of the fruitful encounter between the flautist and the Voce Quartet, which occurred in the inspiring framework of the Ferme de Villefavard in the Limousin region.

Werner Ehrhardt, Yair Dalal, The Al Ol Ensemble, L’arte Del Mondo - Israel in Egypt: from slavery to freedom (2012)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Werner Ehrhardt, Yair Dalal, The Al Ol Ensemble, L’arte Del Mondo - Israel in Egypt: from slavery to freedom (2012)

Werner Ehrhardt, Yair Dalal, Tölzer Knabenchor, The Al Ol Ensemble, L’arte Del Mondo - Israel in Egypt: from slavery to freedom (2012)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 537 Mb | Total time: 114:08 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Capriccio | C5151 | Recorded: 2011

This project is based on Israel in Egypt, one of the best-known and most popular oratorios by Georg Friedrich Handel, and has been created on the basis of the common history and roots of three religions; Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Musicians from the (Western) European Baroque tradition (Baroque orchestra and choir), and hence from a Christian background, are joined by musicians from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds. The basic musical form of Handel’s oratorio and its narrative structure remains untouched, for the most parts.

La Rota - Heu, Fortuna: Musique au temps de Philippe IV le Bel (1268-1314) (2007)

Posted By: ArlegZ
La Rota - Heu, Fortuna: Musique au temps de Philippe IV le Bel (1268-1314) (2007)

La Rota - Heu, Fortuna: Musique au temps de Philippe IV le Bel (1268-1314) (2007)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 341 Mb | Total time: 71:35 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Atma Classique | ACD22561 | Recorded: 2007

The reign of Philippe IV the Fair of France, from the late thirteenth through the early fourteenth centuries, was marked by prosperity and a flourishing of the arts. During Philippe's reign, several important collections of music were copied, including the Montpellier Codex, the Chansonnier Cangé, and the Robertsbridge Codex, which remain the most significant sources of music of the era. The selections from those manuscripts recorded here are delightfully diverse: estampies – perky folk-like dances, polyphonic secular motets, and soulful Trouvère love songs. The music has a rough-hewn quality to it – it was written well before the conventions of western classical music had fallen into place, and it follows a logic that's foreign to modern sensibilities accustomed to music from the Renaissance to the Contemporary periods.