Barron's Sat 1600, 6th Edition: With Bonus Online Tests

"Bat out of Hell: Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a live album released by singer Meat Loaf in 2004 on the Mercury and Sanctuary labels. The album was recorded on February 20-February 22, 2004 during Meat Loaf's Australian tour. Meat Loaf is backed for the concerts by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. As the name suggests, the album contains live performances of the seven tracks off Meat Loaf's 1977 album, Bat out of Hell. The Australian and limited edition versions of the album also contain a performance of "I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" (Song is available for listening, in addition to the track "Couldn't Have Said It Better" and a bonus DVD for the limited edition. Of note is the fact that the song "Heaven Can Wait" is present on the album, while it has not been performed on either of the recorded shows." (Wikipedia)

"I'm not very good at pursuing redemption," sings STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis on "The Way I Am," the second track from his band's sixth album The Illusion of Progress [Atlantic]. Honestly, who is any good at redemption nowadays? The theme of salvation blankets STAIND's most cerebral and best offering to date. On "Save Me," Aaron bemoans, "Save me for the fuck of it." We could all use a little saving, and that's his point. However, honest music is the best way for Aaron to provide any kind of solace for his fans. STAIND never set out to save any souls, but they certainly dissect the daily struggle for salvation better than most of their contemporaries do. There's nothing illusive about that…

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David Bowie - The Next Day (2013) {Blu-spec CD2 Japan Edition} [with bonus track]
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (image)+CUE+LOG -> 467 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 148 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 731 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2013 ISO Records / Columbia Japan | SICP 30127
Rock / Pop Rock / Experimental Rock

First album from David Bowie in 10 years. This deluxe edition contains 18 songs total, including a Japanese edition bonus track "God Bless The Girl" and three bonus tracks. Japanese edition exclusively features the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Digipak. Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music.

David Bowie - The Next Day (2013) {Blu-spec CD2 Japan Edition with bonus track}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 463 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 155 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 787 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2013 ISO Records / Columbia Japan | SICP 30127
Rock / Pop Rock / Experimental Rock

First album from David Bowie in 10 years. This deluxe edition contains 18 songs total, including a Japanese edition bonus track "God Bless The Girl" and three bonus tracks. Japanese edition exclusively features the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). Comes with lyrics and a description. Digipak. Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music.