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VA - Funk (The Essential Collection) (2009) [The Intro Collection] 3 CDs

VA - Funk (The Essential Collection) (2009) [The Intro Collection] 3 CDs
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 1.32 Gb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 537 Mb | Scans included
Funk, Soul, R&B, Disco | Label: Union Square Music | # INTROTCD45 | Time: 03:47:40

2009 three CD collection. How do you like your Funk, y'all? Streetwise, southern fried or paaarty? You'll find them all here as this collection of original rare grooves brings you Curtis Mayfield, The Meters, Funkadelic, Bobby Womack, Mavis Staples and many other true funky legends. Sure to satisfy, this is funky perfection on plastic! Includes informative notes on all songs featured. 60 tracks.
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…

Savage - Greatest Hits and More (1990) Unofficial  Music

Posted by El Misha at Dec. 11, 2024
Savage - Greatest Hits and More (1990) Unofficial

Savage - Greatest Hits and More (1990)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks & cue & log) -> 418 MB | Scans included | 01:06:12
Genre: Italo-disco | Label: First Town Records| #IS-CD-001

Born on 28 november 1956 in Massa, Italy, Roberto Zanetti studied piano at the age of 14. Had his first hit in 1978: Souvenir, with the band Santarosa, which sold 200,000 copies in Italy.
In 1983 he launched his own group, Taxi (with Zucchero "Sugar" Fornaciari) and released the single To Miami.
He had chosen the Savage alias based on the comic character Doc Savage and composed one of the most popular Italo-Disco slow tracks: Don't Cry Tonight.

Mista Sinista Presents: Break U Off!!! (2005)  Music

Posted by Mocha at Dec. 12, 2024
Mista Sinista Presents: Break U Off!!! (2005)

Mista Sinista Presents: Break U Off!!! (2005)
Label: Coalmine Records | Flac (image+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 59:16 | 347 Mb
Genre: Hip-Hop, Turntablism, Funk

Mista Sinista Presents: Break U Off!!! is an album released in 2005, showcasing the talents of Mista Sinista, a renowned DJ and producer known for his work within the hip-hop and turntablism scenes. Mista Sinista is best known as a member of the influential hip-hop collective The X-Ecutioners, a group famous for its exceptional DJ skills and innovative contributions to the art of turntablism. This album, Break U Off!!!, highlights Mista Sinista's prowess as both a DJ and producer, incorporating a variety of elements within the hip-hop, electronic, and turntablism realms. As with many DJ-led projects, Break U Off!!! blends traditional hip-hop beats with scratching, samples, and other turntablist techniques to create a unique listening experience.
Kenny Barron & Mulgrew Miller - The Art of Piano Duo (Live) (2019)

Kenny Barron & Mulgrew Miller - The Art of Piano Duo (Live) (2019)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 841 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 442 Mb | 03:12:47
Straight-Ahead Jazz, Post-Bop | Label: Sunnyside Records, Groovin' High Records

The works of true artistic masters are things to cherish. When two such masters come together to create, it is truly a moment to behold. Pianists Kenny Barron and Mulgrew Miller have cemented themselves as two of the foremost pianists and song interpreters of the 21st century. In an inspired conception, Barron and Miller were paired in duo performances, one in 2005 and two in 2011, that are presented here as The Art of Piano Duo – Live.

The Neal Morse Band - Morsefest 2021 (2022)  Music

Posted by v3122 at July 16, 2022
The Neal Morse Band - Morsefest 2021 (2022)

The Neal Morse Band - Morsefest 2021 (2022)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
5CD | Radiant Records | ~ 2360 or 795 Mb | Artwork -> 487 Mb
2xBlu-ray: MPEG-4 AVC 1080i, 29.970 fps, 16:9, High Profile 4.1
Dolby Digital Audio 2.0, 48 kHz, 448 kbps
Progressive Rock

This 5 CD / 2 Blu-ray set captures An Evening of Innocence and An Evening of Danger shows which premiered the new NMB songs with a selection of deep cuts and favorite tracks!
VA - UNKLESounds - Do Androids Dream Of Electric Beats? (2002)

VA - UNKLESounds - Do Androids Dream Of Electric Beats? (2002)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 468 MB
3:23:36 | Electronic, Hip Hop, Breakbeat, Abstract, Techno, Trip Hop | | Label: UNKLE Sounds

This compilation was first recorded for a Japanese radio show called Radio Ape. Copies were given to selected people by James Lavelle and a certain number of copies were sold in Hideout, London.
VA - Live at Caffè Lena: Music from America's Legendary Coffeehouse 1967-2013 (2013)

VA - Live at Caffè Lena: Music from America's Legendary Coffeehouse 1967-2013 (2013)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, no cue, log) - 912 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 396 MB
2:52:13 | Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk | Label: Tompkins Square

Unreleased performances by Dave Van Ronk, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Kate McGarrigle, Rick Danko, Anais Mitchell, Sleepy John Estes, Arlo Guthrie, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and more.
Nestled in the quaint upstate town of Saratoga Springs, New York is Caffè Lena, the oldest continuously operating folk music coffeehouse in the US. Opened by Lena Spencer in 1960, this tiny room has played host to influential artists across diverse genres of music; traditional folk, blues, singer-songwriters, jazz and bluegrass. Luckily, many performances were caught on tape through the years, offering the listener a thrilling seat inside this hallowed venue. 'Live At Caffè Lena', a 3-CD box set, the result of years of investigative research, contains 47 tracks, all released for the very first time, alongside previously unpublished photographs. Images include selections from the archive of esteemed photographer Joe Alper, who captured many iconic, intimate portraits from the folk era of the 1960s.

Tatyana Ali - Kiss the Sky (1998)  Music

Posted by Mocha at Dec. 13, 2024
Tatyana Ali - Kiss the Sky (1998)

Tatyana Ali - Kiss the Sky (1998)
Label: MJJ Music | Flac (image+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 50:28 | 372,5 Mb
Genre: Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, R&B

Kiss the Sky is the debut studio album by American actress and singer Tatyana Ali, released on March 24, 1998. Known for her role as Ashley Banks on the hit TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali ventured into the music industry with this album, blending R&B, soul, and a touch of pop. The album was met with a positive response from critics, particularly for Ali's smooth, expressive vocal style and the album's catchy, contemporary sound.

The Mighty Bop - La Vague Sensorielle (1995)  Music

Posted by Mocha at Dec. 13, 2024
The Mighty Bop - La Vague Sensorielle (1995)

The Mighty Bop - La Vague Sensorielle (1995)
Label: Quango Records | Flac (tracks+.cue,log) | Time: 45:18 | 260,9 Mb
Genre: Trip Hop, Abstract, Downtempo

La Vague Sensorielle is the debut album by The Mighty Bop, a French jazz-funk and acid jazz collective that blends elements of funk, soul, jazz, and electronic music. Released in 1995, the album reflects the 1990s' acid jazz movement, characterized by a mix of classic jazz instrumentation with modern funk grooves, hip-hop beats, and electronic production. The Mighty Bop gained recognition for their ability to merge traditional jazz elements with the experimental sounds of the 90s.