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The Temptations - Hum Along And Dance: More Of The Best (1963-1974) (1993) *Repost* *New Rip*

The Temptations - Hum Along And Dance: More Of The Best (1963-1974) (1993)
R&B, Soul/Funk, Doo-Wop, Motown | EAC Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (JPEG) | 01:05:43 | 432,23 Mb
Label: Motown/Rhino (Germany) | Cat.# 8122-71180-2 | Released: 1993-02-16

This 18-track compilation contains Temptations B-sides, non-hit cuts and obscure sides recorded from 1963-1974. It includes such sumptuous ballads as "What Love Has Joined Together" and "Gonna Keep On Trying Till I Win Your Love," plus uptempo wailers and an occasional dud ("Stop The War Now"). The early tracks show the group evolving from its doo-wop roots into soul's premier group. While the cuts on this disc aren't the ones that made The Temptations popular music institutions, they're still a vital part of their legacy.
The Belmonts - The Laurie, Sabina & United Artists Sides Vol. 1 & 2 (1995/1998)

The Belmonts - The Laurie, Sabina & United Artists Sides Vol. 1 & 2 (1995/1998)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 781 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 366 Mb
Scans Included (JPG) | RAR 5% Recovery
R&B, Doo Wop | Ace Records #CDCHD 580/CDCHD 685

The Belmonts are an American doo-wop group from the Bronx, New York, that originated in the mid-1950s. The original group consisted of Fred Milano, Angelo D'Aleo, and Carlo Mastrangelo. They took their name from Belmont Avenue, the street Milano lived on. There were several stages in their history, including the 1958–1960 period with Dion DiMucci, when the group was named Dion and the Belmonts. At this time Mastrangelo sang the bass parts, Milano the second tenor, D'Aleo the falsetto, and DiMucci did lead vocals. With Dion they scored such hits as 'A Teenager in Love' (No 5) but this was a short relationship & after Dion went solo, they continued to gain hits with such songs as 'Tell Me Why' (No 18), 'Come on Little Angel' (No 28)…
Jimmy Castor Bunch - The Everything Man: The Best Of The Jimmy Castor Bunch (1995)

Jimmy Castor Bunch - The Everything Man: The Best Of The Jimmy Castor Bunch (1995)
R&B, Soul/Funk, Jazz-Funk, Doo Wop | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE+LOG+Scans (TIF) | 01:14:36 | 545,70 Mb
Label: Rhino Records (USA) | Cat.# R2 72209 | Released: 1995-11-21

Some music is just so immediately full of the groove and desire to dance that anyone who doesn't or can't must be dead, if still breathing. Jimmy Castor is a master of same, and if the slightly overheated claims in the knowledgeable and appreciative liner notes for this excellent compilation making him second only to James Brown might be a bit much in cold print, the music is its own best argument for his quality. Starting with his great Latin/soul hit "Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You" and concluding with an item from his doo wop days in the '50s, "I Promise to Remember," Everything Man covers whole eras of American popular music with style and skill. The two numbers that sealed his fame and reputation into the hip-hop era are unsurprisingly here: the Latin funk monster "It's Just Begun," with one of the deepest basslines in creation and a fantastic mid-song percussion breakdown, and "Troglodyte," with its freakish, wigged-out spoken word intro.

Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (1991)  Music

Posted by BlondStyle at Oct. 18, 2019
Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (1991)

Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 1 (1991)
Early Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Doo Wop | EAC Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 39:55 | 282,57 Mb
Label: Warner Special Products/Rhino Records (USA) | Cat.# R2 70594 (OPCD-1617) | Released: 1991-11-19

The Four Seasons were never in a class with Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers or Little Anthony & the Imperials, and Franki Valli's voice tended to sound shrill. But despite their imperfections, Valli and friends came up with their share of fun, enjoyable teen pop in the early '60s. In fact, it's hard to imagine the early '60s without teen pop favorites like "Candy Girl" and "Big Girls Don't Cry." Spanning 1962-1965, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 boasts many of the Newark, NJ, group's definitive early hits, including "Stay," "Walk Like a Man," "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry." and "Candy Girl." One hears the group maturing somewhat on 1965's classic, Beach Boys-influenced "Bye, Bye, Baby," which became a major hit for the Bay City Rollers in 1975. Obviously, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 isn't meant to be an in-depth study of Valli and the Four Seasons, but for the casual listener, this CD and its companion, Vol. 2, are easily recommended.

Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (1991)  Music

Posted by BlondStyle at Oct. 18, 2019
Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (1991)

Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons - Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (1991)
Early Pop/Rock, Soft Rock, Doo Wop | EAC Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 49:23 | 350,69 Mb
Label: Warner Special Products/Rhino Records (USA) | Cat.# R2 70595 (OPCD-1618) | Released: 1991-11-19

The mid-'60s were a time of transition for Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. The teen market had put Valli on the map, but he knew that teenagers turn into adults, so he gradually shifted his focus from teen pop to a more mature and middle of the road (although still quite sugary) approach that incorporated influences ranging from Motown and the Beach Boys to the British Invasion. This new outlook would be reflected not only in his work with the Four Seasons, but also in the solo career he launched in 1965. Spanning 1964-1978, Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 spotlights an edgier Valli than you'll generally find on Vol. 1.

The Coasters - 50 Coastin' Classics (2CD, 1992)  Music

Posted by Justin at Dec. 13, 2014
The Coasters - 50 Coastin' Classics (2CD, 1992)

The Coasters - 50 Coastin' Classics (2CD, 1992)
EAC Rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG - 588 MB | Covers | MP3 CBR 320 Kbps - 299 MB
Early R&B / Doo-Wop | 132:51 mins | Label: Rhino Records # R2 71090

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo-wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo-wop legacy through the 1960s.
VA - One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds Lost & Found (Remastered) (2005)

VA - One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds Lost & Found (Remastered) (2005)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log, scans) - 1.5 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 749 MB
5:06:05 | Scans Included | Rock & Roll, Beat, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Ballad | Label: Rhino

Rhino is pleased to present the first-ever boxed set to celebrate the girl groups of the 1960s. From soul and garage to Brill Building pop and countrypolitan, every possible girl group style is represented on these four discs, which gather 120 remastered tracks from 107 artists including The Supremes, The Ronettes, Dusty Springfield, Carole King, Petula Clark, plus a slew of artists less known but every bit as vital. Landmark packaging replicates a mod-style hat box and includes a diary-style booklet with essays, rare photos, track notes, and artist quotes. 2005.

The Marcels - The Best Of The Marcels (1990)  Music

Posted by Justin at Dec. 6, 2014
The Marcels - The Best Of The Marcels (1990)

The Marcels - The Best Of The Marcels (1990)
EAC Rip | FLAC+CUE+LOG - 277 MB | Covers | MP3 CBR 320 Kbps - 103 MB
Doo-Wop | 44:21 mins | Label: Rhino Records # R2 70953

The Marcels were an American doo-wop group known for turning popular music songs into rock and roll. They are known primarily for their novelty-tinged cover of "Blue Moon". The group formed in 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and signed to Colpix Records, with lead Cornelius Harp, bass Fred Johnson, Gene Bricker, Ron Mundy, and Richard Knauss. The group was named after a popular hair style of the day, the marcel wave.
Paul Simon - Studio Recordings 1972-2000 (2004) 9 CD Box Set [Re-Up]

Paul Simon - Studio Recordings 1972-2000 (2004) 9 CD Box Set
EAC | FLAC | Tracks+Cue+Log + Scans ~ 2.93 Gb (incl 5%) | Mp3 320kbps + Scans ~ 1.6 Gb (incl 5%)
Genre: Rock, Soft Rock, Folk Rock, Acoustic | Label: Warner | # 8122-78909-2 | Time: 08:02:52

In a remarkable career spanning six decades, singer-songwriter Paul Simon has amassed 9 Grammy awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, first as a member of Simon & Garfunkel, then in 2001 as a solo performer and composer. Encompassing nine studio albums - all contained herein - Simon's catalogue is one of the most diverse, literate, adventurous, and musically rich in all of popular music. Simon is an American treasure, and this awesome collection celebrates his ever-growing legacy.

The Drifters - Original Album Series (2009)  Music

Posted by Rtax at June 17, 2024
The Drifters - Original Album Series (2009)

The Drifters - Original Album Series (2009)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 831 MB MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 387 MB
2:44:20 | R&B, Soul, Doo Wop, Pop | Label: Atlantic/ Rhino

"The Drifters - Original Album Series" is a well-regarded collection that includes five of the band's classic albums from their peak years. This box set is praised for its sound quality and packaging, offering the original album artwork in a compact form. Fans appreciate the value of having these albums together, capturing the essence of The Drifters' contributions to soul and R&B music. The set provides a comprehensive look at their career, including hits and deep cuts from the 50s and 60s​.