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King Crimson - THRAK BOX (King Crimson Live And Studio Recordings 1994-1997) (2015)

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King Crimson - THRAK BOX (King Crimson Live And Studio Recordings 1994-1997) (2015)

King Crimson - THRAK BOX (King Crimson Live And Studio Recordings 1994-1997) (2015)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log, full scans) - 4.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 1.6 GB | Blu-ray - 86.9 GB
11:47:38 | Prog Rock | Label: Discipline Global Mobile

The 1994 return of King Crimson was timed perfectly, matching, in no particular order, one of the peak periods for CD sales, a time of great variety of radio formats in the USA, the growth of a number of bands who pointed eagerly to the influence of King Crimson, especially of the 1972 - 74 band, a more positive critical reception for the band - following the remasters of the catalogue, Frame by Frame & Great Deceiver boxed sets supervised by Robert Fripp. Such timing not only benefited from the release of the various musicians from their other musical commitments, but in Robert Fripp's case, the ultimately successful battle to regain control of King Crimson's catalogue. With pro-recording technology also more affordable and more portable, almost everything this band performed was recorded & much of it filmed.

Gianandrea Noseda, BBC Philharmonic - Luigi Dallapiccola: Tartiniana; Variazioni; Due Pezzi (2004)

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Gianandrea Noseda, BBC Philharmonic - Luigi Dallapiccola: Tartiniana; Variazioni; Due Pezzi (2004)

Gianandrea Noseda, BBC Philharmonic - Luigi Dallapiccola: Tartiniana; Variazioni; Due Pezzi; Frammenti Sinfonici dal Balletto «Marsia» (2004)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 278 Mb | Total time: 73:07 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Chandos | CHAN 10258 | Recorded: 2004

While Luigi Dallapiccola is most remembered for his serial compositions, listeners may be surprised to find that much of his output is quite approachable and highly enjoyable. Dallapiccola occasionally wrote openly tonal works in a neo-Classical vein, and several of his milder twelve-tone pieces lean toward tonality in their triad-based rows and beautifully crafted themes. This 2004 release presents some of Dallapiccola's most accessible music, warmly performed by Gianandrea Noseda and the BBC Philharmonic, and richly recorded by Chandos.

Ottavio Dantone, Accademia Bizantina - George Frideric Handel: Rinaldo (2020)

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Ottavio Dantone, Accademia Bizantina - George Frideric Handel: Rinaldo (2020)

Ottavio Dantone, Accademia Bizantina - George Frideric Handel: Rinaldo (2020)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 765 Mb | Total time: 130:50 | Scans included
Classical | Label: HDB Sonus | HDB-AB-OP-001 | Recorded: 2019

Ottavio Dantone leads Accademia Bizantina and a top-level cast in the new production of one of Händel's most important works, the composer's operatic debut in the UK and the first Italian opera ever written for London: Rinaldo.
The plots, magic and charm of 18th century theatre come alive today, bringing us back to the fervour of the London of the time. A real gateway to the golden age of Baroque theatre, with attention to the rules and conventions that underpin the drama for music.

La Petite Bande - Johann Sebastian Bach: Motets (2006)

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La Petite Bande - Johann Sebastian Bach: Motets (2006)

La Petite Bande - Johann Sebastian Bach: Motets (2006)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 294 Mb | Total time: 56:47 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Challenge Classics | SACC 72160 | Recorded: 2003

If you cannot imagine what Bach's five great motets would sound like as chamber music, this disc by La Petite Bande will provide an answer: they sound fabulous. With eight singers, five string players, and four wind players plus continuo, La Petite Bande's performances sound absolutely clear – even in the densest textures, every line is ideally balanced – incredibly colorful – the combinations of voices, strings, winds, and organ seem endlessly subtle – and, best of all, unbelievably expressive. Everyone's a soloist and every line is a melody, thereby making Bach's music seem more personal and intimate than usual. Of course, part of the reason for this is that most recordings of the motets, whether a cappella or accompanied, are arguably too big and heavy.

Lamar Crowson - Muzio Clementi: Piano Sonatas (2010)

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Lamar Crowson - Muzio Clementi: Piano Sonatas (2010)

Lamar Crowson - Muzio Clementi: Piano Sonatas (2010)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 436 Mb | Total time: 109:30 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Decca | 480 2071| Recorded: 1968

Lamar Crowson was most famous as pianist with the melos ensemble of London. The clementi sonatas, regularly studied by piano students, but now increasingly the province of repertoire at piano competitions and major recitals, is still very rare on CD. The two l'oiseau-lyre lps making up this 2 cd set have never before been issued on CD.

VA - Music For The Movies Of Clint Eastwood (2001)

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VA - Music For The Movies Of Clint Eastwood (2001)

VA - Music For The Movies Of Clint Eastwood (2001)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 401 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 180 MB
1:18:16 | Jazz, Classical, Stage & Screen, Contemporary Jazz, Theme, Neo-Classical, Contemporary, Easy Listening | Label: Warner Sunset Records

23 fabulous, evocative tracks from the various movies of Clint Eastwood, Hollywood antihero extraordinaire. Whether it's out on the range or deep in a criminal underworld, Eastwood's directing and acting are always accompanied by the very best instrumental soundtracks.

Hans Zimmer - A League of Their Own: Original Motion Picture Score (Expanded Edition) (1992/2025)

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Hans Zimmer - A League of Their Own: Original Motion Picture Score (Expanded Edition) (1992/2025)

Hans Zimmer - A League of Their Own: Original Motion Picture Score (Expanded Edition) (1992/2025)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 338 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 145 MB
59:11 | Soundtrack, Score | Label: Intrada

Intrada presents the premiere score-only release of Hans Zimmer's A League of their Own. The delightfully witty film deserved a similarly tongue-in-cheek score. Zimmer's music artistically represents not only the film's period, but the onscreen antics as the first-ever women's baseball team is formed, while retaining a sense of gravity and reverence for this historic and unfortunately short-lived episode in American baseball. The film gave Zimmer the opportunity to create a score that blends nostalgic Americana with his inimitable style, resulting in a mix of swing/jazz numbers that complement his rousing orchestral music. Although the film is party comedy, Zimmer narrows in on the heart of the story—the camaraderie of the players and the emotional depth of the story— while also capturing the WW II era. Zimmer's main challenge in scoring the film was understanding the game itself, which was relatively foreign to him. But through trial and error he figured it out, even while on the recording stage:

VA - Time To Fly (15 Tracks Of The Month's Best Music) (2025)

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VA - Time To Fly (15 Tracks Of The Month's Best Music) (2025)

VA - Time To Fly (15 Tracks Of The Month's Best Music) (2025)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 352 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 137 MB
59:19 | Jazz, Rock, Funk, Soul, Blues, Folk | Label: Uncut Magazine

Included with the April 2025 issue (TAKE 337) of Uncut magazine and March-April 2025 issue #280 of PowerPlay Rock & Metal Magazine.

Electric Light Orchestra - The Harvest Years 1970-1973 (2006) {3CD Box Set, Remastered}

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Electric Light Orchestra - The Harvest Years 1970-1973 (2006) {3CD Box Set, Remastered}

Electric Light Orchestra - The Harvest Years 1970-1973 (2006) {3CD Box Set, Remastered}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 1,22 Gb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 503 Mb
Full Scans | 03:12:18 | RAR 5% Recovery
Art Rock, Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock | EMI #0946 3 60078 2 3 / Harvest #SHDW 414

Three CD set, spotlighting the early experimental years of this hugely successful British pop band. Initially formed as's a side project for the Move's Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, they eventually abandoned that band and concentrated on this project. Taking their inspiration from the Beatles, Wood and Lynne wanted to create the perfect mix of Rock and Classical, succeeding on many levels before Wood decided to move on and Lynne took ELO to worldwide success later in the decade. This 38 track collection features tracks from their first two ELO albums as well as singles, alternate mixes, quad mixes, etc. Includes '10538 Overture', 'Roll Over Beethoven', 'Showdown', 'Mr. Radio' and many more.

VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) Extra (2023)

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VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) Extra (2023)

VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) Extra (2023)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.5 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 551 MB
3:57:20 | Art Rock, Ballad, Boogie, Bossa Nova, Calypso, Chanson, Classic Rock, Disco, Downtempo, Electro, Europop, Folk Rock, Funk, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Jangle Pop, Jazzdance, Jazz-Funk, Latin Jazz, New Wave, Pop Rock, Post-Punk, Power Pop, Punk, Reggae, Rock & Roll, Ska, Soul, Synth-pop, Vocal | Label: Now Music

The Now That’s What I Call Music team are effectively issuing a companion 3CD set to Now Yearbook 1980-1984: The Final Chapter, itself a companion to the ten previous Yearbook releases covering those five years.The ‘Extra’ version of Yearbook 1980-1984 is, as usual, a 3CD set in a card sleeve and this one features 63 “essential hits” from the period. Remarkably, the early 1980s can handle what is in effect a ‘fourth level’ of examination (Yearbook > Yearbook Extra > Final Chapter > Final Chapter Extra) and this is far from ‘the dregs’ of the era with loads of classic pop hits from Queen, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The Smiths, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Japan, Heaven 17, Level 42, Nik Kershaw, XTC, Elton John and more.

VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) (2022)

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VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) (2022)

VA - Now Yearbook '80-'84 (The Final Chapter) (2022)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 2.07 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 735 MB
5:16:16 | Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Pop, Folk, Country, Stage & Screen | Label: Sony Music / EMI

NOW was recently proud to announce the ‘Yearbook’ for 1985, as we move forward to the second half of the 1980s, and we were delighted with the response to the 1979 edition back in September. However, we haven’t quite finished with those golden pop years 1980 – 1984.Compiling the ‘Yearbook’ series is a true labour of love, but given that between 1980 and 1984 there were more than 1500 new entries on the UK Top 40 – and on the ‘Yearbooks’ and their ‘Extras’ for the period we have presented 726 tracks – which means there are a number of brilliant songs that we didn’t get to feature… yet. .

Dave Matthews Band - Live Trax Vol. 69: 7/16/24 BankNH Pavilion (2025)

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Dave Matthews Band - Live Trax Vol. 69: 7/16/24 BankNH Pavilion (2025)

Dave Matthews Band - Live Trax Vol. 69: 7/16/24 BankNH Pavilion (2025)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 839 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 324 MB
2:19:58 | Rock | Label: Bama Rags

Dave Matthews Band brought their summer tour to Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, NH on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. Running through songs from just about every era of DMB, they keep it clean and tight with standards like Best Of What's Around and rarities like Spoon and Busted Stuff, as well as a blistering Last Stop and beautifully intimate version of Eddie Vedders Breathe. This recording captures the energy of a band firing on all cylinders.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - At The Royal Albert Hall: April 14, 1970 (2022)

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Creedence Clearwater Revival - At The Royal Albert Hall: April 14, 1970 (2022)

Creedence Clearwater Revival - At The Royal Albert Hall: April 14, 1970 (2022)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 282 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 135 Mb
Full Scans | 00:42:38 | RAR 5% Recovery
Classic Rock / Country Rock / Southern Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Rock & Roll
Fantasy / Craft Recordings #00888072406605

In 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival were one of the most popular bands in the world. Since releasing their debut album just two years prior, the group had been on a nonstop tear of writing hits and prolifically releasing new material, consistently landing in the upper reaches of the charts as the Woodstock generation came into being. By the time CCR embarked on their first European tour in April 1970, their last two albums had cracked the Top Ten in the U.S., they had multiple singles getting constant radio airplay, and the Beatles had just announced their breakup, making room for this hardworking group from El Cerrito to take their place as the biggest band in all of rock.

VA - Jingle Jangle Morning: The 1960s US Folk-Rock Explosion (2025)

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VA - Jingle Jangle Morning: The 1960s US Folk-Rock Explosion (2025)

VA - Jingle Jangle Morning: The 1960s US Folk-Rock Explosion (2025)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log, booklet scans) - 1.2 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 592 MB
3:57:43 | Rock & Roll, Folk Rock | Label: Strawberry

Three CD set containing four-hours of US folk-rock from the 1960s. The most thorough compilation that has ever been assembled of a major movement that transformed popular music, including hits, rarities, and deep cuts from a huge spectrum of artists. Featuring rare tracks by Johnny Winter, David Blue and Jesse Lee Kincaid make their CD debut; includes seldom-reissued original 45 versions of songs by Phil Ochs and Tom Rush. Plus early and little known covers of songs by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and Clarence White and landmark hits by The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, the Youngbloods, Judy Collins, Dion, Linda Ronstadt, the Lovin' Spoonful and others.

The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan - In The Beginning (1964) {2000, Reissue}

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The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan - In The Beginning (1964) {2000, Reissue}

The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan - In The Beginning (1964) {2000, Reissue}
EAC Rip | FLAC (Img) + Cue + Log ~ 254 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 112 Mb
Full Scans | 00:36:09 | RAR 5% Recovery
Rock & Roll, Pop Rock | Polydor #314 549 268-2

Originally this compilation was released in 1964 as "The Beatles Featuring Tony Sheridan - The Beatles' First." The title of this compilation has varied many times over the years but they are all based on the original 1964 Polydor release with the same track listing and running order. Most of the tracks feature vocals by Sheridan. The album includes all eight of the Beatles' first pro recordings made in '61 and '62 in Germany as Tony Sheridan's backing band plus four of Tony's tracks with the Beat Brothers!