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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Junk Culture (1984) [Deluxe Edition 2015] (Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz)

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Junk Culture (1984) [Deluxe Edition 2015]
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 113:13 minutes | 2,45 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

30 years after the release of O.M.D’s "Junk Culture" comes the remastered double HighRes-Deluxe Edition. Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys returned to the Virgin Archives to revisit the album. The album was remastered at Abbey Road and the other tracks featured on double album have previously only been available on vinyl.

The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)  Music

Posted by Designol at March 28, 2024
The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)

The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995 (2000)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 546 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 194 Mb
Beggars Banquet | # BEGA 2026 CD | Time: 01:17:37 | Scans included
Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Gothic Rock, Post-Punk

Say what you want about the Cult, a band who will certainly go down as one of the most schizophrenic in rock history, but singer Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy could sure write a great tune. Just glance at a few titles included on the greatest-hits collection Pure Cult: The Singles 1984-1995: "Edie (Ciao Baby)," "Love Removal Machine," "She Sells Sanctuary," "Wild Flower," "Fire Woman," "Rain," "Lil' Devil" – you get the picture. Spread haphazardly across the disc (rather than in chronological order), each track's uniqueness is even more evident, further showcasing the Cult's fearless creativity. Early songs such as "Spiritwalker" and "Resurrection Joe" will surprise most fans with their class and maturity, while later cuts like "Wild Hearted Son," "Heart of Soul," and "Coming Down" (from their disappointing latter-day albums) are given new life when viewed on their own merits.

Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)  Music

Posted by Designol at March 28, 2024
Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)

Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg (1998)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 297 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 135 Mb | Scans included | 00:51:55
Blues, Jazz Blues, Crossover Jazz | Label: Blue Thumb | # BTR 70132, 057 013-2

This is a keeper from the word "go." Recorded live in 1995 (but not released until 1998) at Yoshi's in Oakland, CA, Robben Ford is joined by long-time Blue Line trio members Roscoe Beck on bass and Tom Brechtlein on drums, as well as Bill Boublitz on a baby grand piano. Although nearly all of the songs can be found on other Ford albums (most are from Handful of Blues), one of the things that makes this jazzy recording so special is that Ford is playing only an acoustic guitar. The Ray Charles gem "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (which you WON'T find elsewhere) is simply beautiful, and on Paul Butterfield's "Lovin' Cup," it's just Ford and his guitar. The brilliance of his playing and the reason behind why so many guitar players put him at the top of their list can be found in Ford's performance on this release, alternating between lead and rhythm. The Authorized Bootleg also has great (albeit laid-back) versions of "When I Leave Here" and "Tired of Talkin'." Highly, highly recommended.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree (2016) [Official Digital Download]

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Time - 39:45 minutes | 454 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

The 16th studio album from alt-rock pioneers Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. "Skeleton Tree" began it's journey in late 2014 at Retreat Studios, Brighton, with further sessions at La Frette Studios, France in autumn 2015. The album was mixed at AIR Studios, London in early 2016. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds were formed in Melbourne in 1983 by lead singer Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey and guitarist Blixa Bargeld. The band has featured international personnel throughout it's career. They have released 15 previous studio albums and completed numerous international tours.
The Michael Schenker Group - Is It Loud Enough? Michael Schenker: 1980-1983 (Remastered) (2024)

The Michael Schenker Group - Is It Loud Enough? Michael Schenker: 1980-1983 (Remastered) (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 2.1 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 748 MB
5:02:47 | Hard rock, Heavy Metal | Label: Chrysalis Records

This newly remastered 6CD, 66 track collection brings together a collection of Michael Schenker material, recorded from 1979 - 1983. A turbulent time for Michael, following his exit from UFO via Scorpions. Featuring the studio albums Michael Schenker Group, MSG, Assault Attack, Built to Destroy (both UK and US versions) as well as a disc of Demos & Alternative Versions featuring the entire 1979 demo tape, rare monitor mixes and single versions and a disc of completely unreleased material, with early studio takes and rough monitor mixes. At the centre of this package is a 52-page booklet which includes newly conducted interviews with Michael Schenker, Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet, with extensive liner notes by Jerry Ewing of Classic Rock, neatly annotated with rare photographs and imagery. This stylish set comes housed in a two-piece slipcase box with all original album art reproduced as mini-LP sleeves with inner sleeves. All music has been remastered from original tape transfers at AIR Mastering.

The High Llamas - Hey Panda (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/48]  Vinyl & HR

Posted by delpotro at March 28, 2024
The High Llamas - Hey Panda (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

The High Llamas - Hey Panda (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 39:56 minutes | 439 MB
Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Art Pop, Electronic, Lounge | Label: Drag City, Official Digital Download

Opened up by the delirious alchemy of contemporary pop music, Sean O’Hagan leaps back into life with High Llamas, with a set of killer tunes reflecting on dimensional levels how definitions change over time. Arranged by Sean and produced with mix collaborator Fryars to engage the eardrums in non-stop new possibilities, Hey Panda radiates optimism inspired by the joys and sorrows felt in former lifetimes and the diverse conundrums of today alike.
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Revelations (2024) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Sarah Shook & the Disarmers - Revelations (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 37:24 minutes | 765 MB
Alt. Country, Country Rock, Americana, Female Vocal | Label: Abeyance Records, Official Digital Download

It’s obvious listening to Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ clear-eyed, biting, and unafraid songs that integrity is the most important thing to the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, country-punk outfit. “A lot of artists are in this industry for fame, recognition, and money but those things don’t mean anything to me,” says bandleader River Shook. “Songwriting is it for me. It’s the only real healthy coping mechanism I've ever had. It’s life-saving. I don't care about any superficial things when I’m making a record.” On their resonant fourth album Revelations, produced by Shook and out March 29 via Thirty Tigers, these raw and resilient tracks come first. Throughout, Shook’s deft storytelling documents regular people getting by and keeping on, all presented without filter or pretension.

The Church - Eros Zeta & The Perfumed Guitars (2024)  Music

Posted by Rtax at March 28, 2024
The Church - Eros Zeta & The Perfumed Guitars (2024)

The Church - Eros Zeta & The Perfumed Guitars (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 475 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 178 MB
1:13:00 | Alternative Rock | Label: Communicating Vessels

Following on the theme from last year's critically acclaimed The Hypnogogue. 15 new songs takes the story further. CD presented in deluxe card gatefold sleeve with full colour booklet and black printed inners, with cover art by Christiana Monored.

The Prog Collective - Dark Encounters (2024)  Music

Posted by delpotro at March 28, 2024
The Prog Collective - Dark Encounters (2024)

The Prog Collective - Dark Encounters (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 324 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 116 Mb | 00:49:48
Progressive Rock | Label: Purple Pyramid Records

The masters of progressive rock return for their darkest and possibly most thrilling album to date! 13 haunting original tracks featuring the likes of Billy Idol axeman Steve Stevens, Deep Purple legend Steve Morse, King Crimson violinist David Cross, GnR guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, and The Moody Blues's Patrick Moraz plus members of Weather Report, Utopia, Angel, Soft Machine, Gong and more! Once again, famed Yes bassist and producer Billy Sherwood leads this supergroup, writing all of the songs and directing the superb performances from each contributor!

The Secret Sisters - Mind, Man, Medicine (2024)  Music

Posted by Rtax at March 28, 2024
The Secret Sisters - Mind, Man, Medicine (2024)

The Secret Sisters - Mind, Man, Medicine (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 244 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 92 MB
39:37 | Folk, Country, Americana | Label: New West Records, LLC

Our fifth chapter is the one where we seek, savor, and settle. The muse found us in the depths of raising children, nurturing relationships, surviving a world-changing virus, bidding farewell, shifting our mindsets, and discovering a sense of peace heretofore unseen. Our third decade of life has proven to be one of routine, rest, and realization, and these songs are about the lessons we’ve learned. We’ve learned to be space-holders and defenders of the people we hold close. We’ve learned from deep, steady love in various forms. We’ve learned to let go of people and perceptions and priorities that just didn’t make the cut as we weighed what is right and important and worth keeping. We’ve learned how all the things we’ve always treasured continue to withstand the pressure of time. If you notice an upward trend to the mood and emotions, you’re on target-we have found calm waters, for now. - The Secret Sisters (2023)