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The Sweet Inspirations - Let It Be Me: The Atlantic Recordings (1967-1970) (2021)

The Sweet Inspirations - Let It Be Me: The Atlantic Recordings (1967-1970) (2021)
FLAC tracks / MP3 320 kbps | 3:12:07 | 440 Mb / 1,10 Gb
Genre: Soul, RnB / Label: Warner Music

Cissy Houston, Myrna Smith, Sylvia Shemwell, and Estelle Brown had deep separate and shared histories when they became the Sweet Inspirations in 1967. That April, hot off backing Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison at the studio dates that yielded "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "Brown Eyed Girl," the singers recorded their first session as headliners for Atlantic. The group left Atlantic Recording Studios with ardent interpretations of contemporary material that, depending on the source, either reaffirmed its gospel foundation or took it to church, but none of the resulting songs – all eventual A-sides – truly shook up the charts. This would typify the Sweet Inspirations' four years with the label. Perhaps the women were underserved. Only two of their nine charting singles were written for them, and the one that did best, "Sweet Inspiration" – their lone Top 20 pop and Top Ten soul hit – was dashed off by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham after the songwriting duo watched them attempt to spin gold from straw in the studio. Unfulfilled commercial promise notwithstanding, the group during these years – with Ann Williams replacing Houston in 1969, then leaving her partners a trio the next year – produced a high volume of powerful R&B and gospel.

The Coral - Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show (2023)  Music

Posted by Rtax at Sept. 27, 2023
The Coral - Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show (2023)

The Coral - Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 186 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 69 MB
29:34 | Rock, Indie Rock, Pop Rock | Label: Run on Records

Bridging 'Coral Island' and 'Sea Of Mirrors', a second album titled 'Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show', released September 2023. With the full tracklisting limited to physical formats only, the album brings James and Ian Skelly's grandad a.k.a The Great Muriarty back into the fold for the narrated post-script to one of The Coral's most successful albums to date. Framed inside a midnight radio show beaming out from a Michelin blimp that hovers somewhere past the piers of Coral Island, 'Holy Joe…' is a love letter to the tradition of the death disc and murder ballad, from Stack-o-Lee to Skeleton Key, and everything in between. Stay up late. Tune in. If you do, who knows? You might end up loving it more than the original.
Elvis Presley ‎– The Original Elvis Presley Collection (50CD Box Set, 1996)

Elvis Presley ‎– The Original Elvis Presley Collection (50CD Box Set, 1996)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Run Time: 31:54:54 | 4,22 Gb
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Latin, Funk, Soul, Blues, Pop, Folk, World
Label: RCA / BMG Nederland BV

This 50 CD Box Set was released in 1996 by BMG Netherland. The set comes with a 94-page-book and a certificate of authenticity which says: " The Original Elvis Presley Collection has been compiled by BMG Nederland BV, authorized by RCA Records, the exclusive worldwide owner of Elvis Presley's sound recordings. - Elvis Presley is the greatest recording artist of all time." The box includes previously released original CD albums, only the cover art is different. This collector item was not sold in music stores. It was only available through a dutch book club.
The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band - Hot Night in Venice (feat. Bonnie Eisele) (2021)

The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band - Hot Night in Venice (feat. Bonnie Eisele) (2021)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 374 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 131 Mb | 00:57:01
Jazz, Vocal Jazz | Label: Origin Records

The 10th recording of renowned drummer Les DeMerle for Origin Records, "Hot Night In Venice" captures the fire, excitement and bristling energy Les has been bringing to world stages for over 50 years. And a show it is, as his longtime quartet offers up tight arrangements of jazz classics and serious in-the-pocket blues, but most of all, the band is groovin' hard, havin' fun and swingin' big time. Bonnie Eisele's sensitive, sassy vocals highlight the set, creating an ambiance that adds to the feeling of being at the club enjoying the set. From his ground-breaking Transfusion band of the late '60s, taking over Buddy Rich's seat with the Harry James Orchestra for 12 years, or his tours with the Manhattan Transfer and Wayne Newton, Les DeMerle has always been about elevating the band, bringing a visceral, unbridled dynamism to the stage. "Eisele and DeMerle are a hot combination. Her powerful voice and natural feel for rhythm come across in an explosive stage performance. His energy is absolutely contagious."
The Seekers - Hidden Treasures: The Rarities Collection, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (2020)

The Seekers - Hidden Treasures: The Rarities Collection, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 446 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 218 Mb | 01:33:57
Folk | Label: Decca Records

Just when you think you’ve been through an archive with a fine-tooth comb and there’s nothing left that hasn’t seen the light of day, there’s always the attic – the long-forgotten tapes and acetates owned by the creators, and their most ardent collectors – especially when we’re talking about a legendary musical act such as The Seekers, the iconic Australian harmony group who have been together on and off for almost 60 years.

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 16, 2024
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 566 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 221 MB | Covers - 268 MB
Genre: Blues, Country Blues, Gospel Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Family Owned Records, SideOneDummy Records

While they're only a trio, the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band deliver a sound that lives up to their name, with thick, bass-heavy, blues-based guitar figures accompanied by muscular but minimal drumming and the metallic percussive scratch of a washboard (making them one of the first rock bands to regularly feature the latter instrument since Black Oak Arkansas).
The group was formed by guitarist and singer Josh "Reverend" Peyton, who was born and raised in Indiana, and first exposed to music through his father's record collection, which was heavy on Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Dylan - all artists with their own take on the blues…
The Sweet Inspirations - Let It Be Me: The Atlantic Recordings 1967-1970

The Sweet Inspirations - Let It Be Me: The Atlantic Recordings 1967-1970
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log, scans) - 1.1 GB
3:11:26 | Soul, Funk, Gospel, R&B | Label: Soulmusic Records

Three CD set featuring 66 tracks by The Sweet Inspirations cut for Atlantic Records between 1967 and 1970. A comprehensive collection from the voices behind a plethora of hitmakers including Solomon Burke, The Drifters, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Wilson Pickett and many others, who were signed in their own right by Jerry Wexler. Including the Top five R&B and Top 20 pop hit, 'Sweet Inspiration'. The set also includes eight tracks with the line-up including Ann Williams who replaced Cissy Houston; produced by Dave Crawford and Brad Shapiro, it was originally intended for release as an entire LP and has never been released in full until now. With stellar liner notes by renowned US writer/essayist Tim Dillinger including extensive quotes from Estelle Brown specifically for this reissue, and produced by SoulMusic Records' founder David Nathan, with mastering by Nick Robbins and artwork by Roger Williams.
The Seekers - Carry Me - The Seekers' 60th Anniversary (2022)

The Seekers - Carry Me - The Seekers' 60th Anniversary (2022)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.1 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 415 MB
2:56:24 | Pop, Folk | Label: Universal Music Australia

Australia's first 'supergroup', The Seekers, are proud to announce the forthcoming release of their album Carry Me, marking the band's Diamond Jubilee and the first album since the sad passing of long-time lead singer Judith Durham in August this year. A personally selected and curated collection of The Seekers' greatest hits, these sixty epoch-making songs range the group's entire career, including the band's final studio recording, the eponymous 'Carry Me', written by Bruce Woodley. Included in the 3-CD set, which spans the breath of their career, are reminiscences and recollections from Athol, Keith and Bruce, as well as their personal favourite Seekers songs, everything from the universally loved 'I'll Never Find Another You' and 'Morningtown Ride' to the lesser known 'The Water is Wide' and the festive 'When A Child is Born'.

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 16, 2024
The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - 3 Albums (2006-2011)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 566 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 221 MB | Covers - 268 MB
Genre: Blues, Country Blues, Gospel Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Family Owned Records, SideOneDummy Records

While they're only a trio, the Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band deliver a sound that lives up to their name, with thick, bass-heavy, blues-based guitar figures accompanied by muscular but minimal drumming and the metallic percussive scratch of a washboard (making them one of the first rock bands to regularly feature the latter instrument since Black Oak Arkansas).
The group was formed by guitarist and singer Josh "Reverend" Peyton, who was born and raised in Indiana, and first exposed to music through his father's record collection, which was heavy on Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Dylan - all artists with their own take on the blues…

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Golden Star Collection (2021)  Music

Posted by Rtax at May 28, 2024
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Golden Star Collection (2021)

Sister Rosetta Tharpe - The Golden Star Collection (2021)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1.6 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 605 MB
4:15:16 | R&B, Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Rock & Roll | Label: Sister Search for Mister Records

The widely-acclaimed Sister Rosetta Tharpe is among the greatest Sanctified gospel singers of her generation; a flamboyant performer whose music often flirted with the blues and swing, she was also one of the most controversial talents of her day, shocking purists with her leap into the secular market. Playing nightclubs and theaters, she pushed spiritual music into the mainstream and helped pioneer the rise of pop-gospel. Tharpe was born March 20, 1915, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas; the daughter of Katie Bell Nubin, a traveling missionary and shouter in the classic gospel tradition known throughout the circuit as "Mother Bell," she was a prodigy, mastering the guitar by the age of six. At the same time, she attended Holiness conventions alongside her mother, performing renditions of songs including "The Day Is Past and Gone" and "I Looked Down the Line."