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Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Further Out [Impex 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 28 Sep 2010 20:34:01 | Comments : 24

Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Further Out: Miro Reflections
Impex 180g LP / LIMP 6002
Mastered by George Marino @ Sterling Sound; NY
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 795 / 221 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | Jazz | 1961

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“Unlike most sequels, Time Further Out is a worthy successor to Time Out. Among the numbers introduced on this impressive set are "It's a Raggy Waltz" and "Unsquare Dance" (the latter an ancestor of Don Ellis's "Pussy Wiggle Stomp"). The selections, which range in time signatures from 5/4 to 9/8, are handled with apparent ease (or at least not too much difficulty) by pianist Brubeck, altoist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello on this near-classic.
- Scott Yanow/AMG
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One of the best sounding records I know! Simply breathtaking!!!
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King Crimson - Discipline [Japan LP 1st pressing / 28MM 0064] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 26 Sep 2010 19:47:12 | Comments : 16

King Crimson - Discipline
Japan LP 1st pressing / 28MM 0064
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 800 / 225 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | ProgRock | 1981

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“Many Crimson fans consider this album one of their best, right up there with In the Court of the Crimson King. It's easy to understand why after you hear the inspired performances by this hungry new version of the band.
- Greg Prato/AMG
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Extremly good ProgRock album by King Crimson.... The sound is fantastic.
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Miles Davis - On The Corner [Japan LP / SOPL-125] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 25 Sep 2010 06:57:50 | Comments : 8

Miles Davis - On The Corner
Japanese 1st press (?) / SOPL-125
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.2 gb / 370 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1972

Allmusic.com rating: 5 / 5

“It may sound weird even today, but On the Corner is the most street record ever recorded by a jazz musician. And it still kicks.
- Thom Yurek/AMG
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Great record, great sound!
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King Crimson - In the Wake of Poseidon [Japan LP / P-10124 A] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 24 Sep 2010 05:19:19 | Comments : 7

King Crimson - In the Wake of Poseidon
Japanese LP (mint condition) / P-10124 A
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192Khz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 860 / 250 mb inckl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | ProgRock | 1970

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“Their second album -- largely composed of Robert Fripp's songwriting and material salvaged from their stage repertory ("Pictures of a City" and "The Devil's Triangle") -- is actually better produced and better sounding than their first. Surprisingly, Fripp's guitar is not the dominant instrument here: The Mellotron, taken over by Fripp after McDonald's departure -- and played even better than before -- still remains the band's signature.
- Bruce Eder/AMG
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Another great one by King Crimson.
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Miles Davis - In Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall [Dutch 1st pressing LP-rip] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 23 Sep 2010 06:34:15 | Comments : 11

Miles Davis - In Concert: Live at Philharmonic Hall
Dutch 1st pressing (previously unplayed) / CBS 88601
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | cue, m3u & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.8 gb / 520 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1972

Allmusic.com rating: 4 / 5

“....it's about power, rhythm, and the sum energy of the collective, and of Davis' electric jazz-rock albums, In Concert does one of the most mind-bending jobs of living up to those ideals.
- Steve Huey/AMG
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Another great live document of Miles Davis' electric phase....
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King Crimson - In The Court of the Crimson King [Japanese LP / P-10115 A] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 22 Sep 2010 17:43:01 | Comments : 21

King Crimson - In The Court of the Crimson King
Japanese LP (mint condition) / P-10115 A
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192Khz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 920 / 260 mb inckl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | ProgRock | 1969

Allmusic.com rating: 5 / 5

“In the Court of the Crimson King "may be the most influential progressive rock album ever released"
Macan, Edward (1997). Rocking the Classics: English Progressive Rock and the Counterculture
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A must have.... Great sound quality.
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The Doors - Absolutely Live [Rhino 180g 2 LP-Set, mastered by Doug Sax] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 16 Sep 2010 20:34:44 | Comments : 33

The Doors - Absolutely Live
Rhino 180g 2 LP-Set / 8122798168
Mastered by Doug Sax @ The Mastering Lab, NY
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.7 gb / 520 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1970

“Strong performances and audio. Two previously unrecorded blues, a predictable new original called "Build Me a Woman," a surprising new original called "Universal Mind," several new fragments, and an intelligent medley. Plus "The Celebration of the Lizard" in its full theatrical glory--or rather, since this is a record, half of it. Problem is, I don't happen to be into reptiles when the music's over, much less while it's on.
- Robert Christgau
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Another example that re-issues can sound much better as original LP's...
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Eric Clapton - Journeyman [Reprise 2 LP-Set; mastered by Bernie Grundman] 24/96 & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 14 Sep 2010 21:35:16 | Comments : 38

Eric Clapton - Journeyman
Reprise 2 LP-Set (2010) / Reprise 523108
Mastered by Bernie Grundman @ Grundman Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192Khz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.2 gb / 360 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Blues; Rock | 1989

Allmusic.com rating 4.5 / 5

“Like any of Clapton's best albums, there is no grandstanding to be found on Journeyman — it's simply a laid-back and thoroughly engaging display of Clapton's virtuosity. On the whole, it's the best studio album he's released since Slowhand.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG
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Spreaded now on 2 records, mastered from the original analog master tapes, this great Clapton record sounds better than ever. Impressive!!!!
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Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain [Friday Music 180g LP; mastered by Kevin Gray] 24/96 & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 12 Sep 2010 19:15:47 | Comments : 11

Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain
Friday Music 180g LP / FRM 38200
Masterd by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/95 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 880 / 260 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock; Pop | 1982

Another outstanding mastering job by Kevin Gray.... Flat & quiet pressing and for the 1st time ever in a gatefold cover.

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Carlos Santana & John McLaughlin - Love Devotion Surrender [Friday Music 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 11 Sep 2010 06:52:49 | Comments : 25

Carlos Santana & Mahavishnu John McLaughlin - Love Devotion Surrender
Friday Music 180g / FRM 32034
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 800 / 250 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | Jazz fusion | 1973

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“After three decades, Love Devotion Surrender still sounds completely radical and stunningly, movingly beautiful.
- Thom Yurek/AMG
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Kevin Gray did it again... Awesome sounding re-issue by Friday Music!
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Miles Davis - Agharta [Columbia LP (dutch 1st pressing)] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 09 Sep 2010 21:00:52 | Comments : 41

Miles Davis - Agharta
Columbia LP (dutch 1st pressing) / 88159
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 2.5 gb / 650 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | Jazz | 1975

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“While Pangaea is awesome as well, there is simply nothing like Agharta in the canon of recorded music. This is the greatest electric funk-rock jazz record ever made -- period.
- Thom Yurek/AMG
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An awesome sounding monster of a 2 LP-Set with over 105 minutes running time....
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The Rolling Stones - Plundered My Soul [limited 7" vinyl release] 24-bit/96kHz

Posted By : aksman | Date : 07 Sep 2010 18:41:24 | Comments : 10

The Rolling Stones - Plundered My Soul
limited 7" vinyl release for Record Store Day 2010
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96) | FLAC | Tech Log, DR analyzis
Artwork | 180 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1972 (2010)

For the first time available on vinyl. A great song from the "Exile On Main Street" - Sessions. Good Sound.
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Ray Charles - selftitled debut [Japanese LP P-4580A] 24-bit/96kHz & Cd-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 06 Sep 2010 05:49:56 | Comments : 9

Ray Charles - selftitled debut
Japanese LP P-4580A (Original released as Atlantic 8006)
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC (dual-mono) | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. Lyrics | 440 / 150 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | 1957 | Soul, Blues, R&B

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“One of the first handful of LPs issued by Atlantic, Ray Charles (later retitled Hallelujah I Love Her So) is a bona fide classic of its genre.
- Bruce Eder/AMG
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It is always fascinting to me how good these old mono recordings sound... Hallelujah, I love it!
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Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Orchestra - Sinatra at the Sands [MFSL 180g DoLP] 24/96 & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 05 Sep 2010 07:00:53 | Comments : 21

Frank Sinatra with the Count Basie Orchestra - Sinatra at the Sands
Mobile Fidelity 180g DoLP / MFSL 2-332
Half-speed mastered by Rob LoVerde @ Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 &16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.6 gb (24-bit) 450 mb (16-bit) | Rapidshare & Filefactory | Jazz Vocals | 1966

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“In many ways, Sinatra at the Sands is the definitive portrait of Frank Sinatra in the '60s. Recorded in April of 1966, At the Sands is the first commercially released live Frank Sinatra album, recorded at a relaxed Las Vegas club show. For these dates at the Sands, Sinatra worked with Count Basie and his orchestra, which was conducted by Quincy Jones....Basie and the orchestra are swinging and dynamic, inspiring a textured, dramatic, and thoroughly enjoyable performance from Sinatra.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG
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The perfect add to Doc Roberts' impressive rip of the MFSL Sinatra LP-Box. Sinatra at the Sands sounds never that good. Thank you, MoFi!!
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Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach - Money Jungle [Classic Records 200g (Quiex SV-P)] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 04 Sep 2010 08:20:45 | Comments : 23

Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus & Max Roach - Money Jungle
Classic Records 200g (Quiex SV-P) / United Artists Records UAJ 15017
Mastered by Bernie Grundman @ Grundman Mastering, Hollywood
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 620 / 180 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1963

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“Duke Ellington surprised the jazz world in 1962 with his historic trio session featuring Charles Mingus and Max Roach....Every jazz fan should own a copy of this sensational recording session.
- Ken Dryden/AMG
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