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Thelonious Monk - At The Blackhawk [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 7 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 02 Sep 2010 21:51:22 | Comments : 16

Thelonious Monk Quartet plus Two - At The Blackhawk
LP 7 of 7 LP-Box Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 990/2 90 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1960

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

Seventh and therfore the last one of the "Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions" LP-Box.
Again a milestone in Thelonious' discography and a must have for any Jazz collection. The sound is again superb...
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Billy Joel - An Innocent Man [Friday Music 180g LP; Mastered by Kevin Gray] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 02 Sep 2010 15:38:03 | Comments : 24

Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
Friday Music 180g LP / FRM 213883
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech Mastering, Camarillo
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 850 / 270 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1983

Allmusic.com rating: 4 / 5

“Joel has rarely sounded so carefree either in performance or writing, possibly due to "Christie Lee" Brinkley, a supermodel who became his new love prior to An Innocent Man. He can't stop writing about her throughout the album -- only three songs, including the haunted title track, aren't about her in some form or fashion. That giddiness is infectious, helping make An Innocent Man an innocent delight that unwittingly closes Joel's classic period.
-Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG
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The best sounding version I know and I know a lot.... Highly detailed, very dynamic and great three-dimensionality!
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John Coltrane - Plays The Blues [Atlantic/Rhino 180g LP; Mastered by Bernie Grundman] 24/96 & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 31 Aug 2010 08:06:30 | Comments : 20

John Coltrane - Plays The Blues
Atlantic/Rhino 180g LP / SD 1382
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 | 895 / 265 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | released 1962

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“Coltrane's sessions for Atlantic in late October 1960 were prolific, yielding the material for My Favorite Things, Coltrane Plays the Blues, and Coltrane's Sound. My Favorite Things was destined to be the most remembered and influential of these, and while Coltrane Plays the Blues is not as renowned or daring in material, it is still a powerful session.
- Richie Unterberger/AMG
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Another fine sounding record. Perfectly mastered from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman.
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Thelonious Monk - 5 By Monk By 5 [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 6 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 30 Aug 2010 06:29:43 | Comments : 13

Thelonious Monk - 5 By Monk By 5
LP 6 of 7 LP-Box Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC (mono & stereo) | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 990 / 310 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1959

Allmusic.com rating: 4 / 5

“The album's concept placed five Monk originals into a five-person (read: quintet) setting. Ironically, this was the first time that Monk had recorded with a lineup that so prominently displayed a "standard" bop rhythm section with both a trumpet and sax player. The quintet on Five by Monk by Five (1959) finds the pianist supported by Thad Jones (cornet), Sam Jones (bass), Art Taylor (drums), and Charlie Rouse (tenor sax) — who would continue working with the artist as Monk's (more or less) permanent tenor saxophonist for the majority of the '60s.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG
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Muddy Waters - At Newport [Speakers Corner 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 29 Aug 2010 10:02:09 | Comments : 16

Muddy Waters - At Newport
Speakers Corner 180g LP / Chess 1449
Mastered by Ray Staff @ AIR-Studios, London
Vinyl rip in 24-bit192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech LOg
Artwork | 760 / 221 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & Filefactory | Blues | 1960

Allmusic.com rating: 5 / 5

“For many back in the early '60s, this was their first exposure to live recorded blues, and it's still pretty damn impressive some 40-plus years down the line.
- Cub Koda & Bruce Eder/AMG
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Brand new issue by Speakers Corner. Ray Staff did an impressive job here. IMO this record sounded never that good.
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Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs [Friday Music 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 28 Aug 2010 07:41:50 | Comments : 25

Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs
Friday Music 180g LP / FRM 10571
Mastered by Joe Reagoso & Ron McMaster @ Capitol Sudios
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 780 / 230 mb incl, recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1974

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“ One of the few Robin Trower albums without a weak cut, Bridge of Sighs holds up to repeated listenings as a timeless work, as well as the crown jewel in Trower's extensive yet inconsistent catalog.
- Hal Horowitz/AMG
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A great sounding re-issue. IMO clearly better as the MoFi Gold-CD...
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Thelonious Monk - Misterioso [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 5 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 27 Aug 2010 06:31:46 | Comments : 19

Thelonious Monk - Misterioso
LP 5 of 7 LP-Box Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 780/220 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1958

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

This is Robert Christgau's favorite album of all time.Great sound, Dynamic Range: 15
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Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Armed Forces [MFSL 1-331 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 26 Aug 2010 05:31:39 | Comments : 14

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Armed Forces
Mobile Fidelity MFSL 1-331 180g LP
Half-speed mastered by Shawn R. Britton
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | cue, m3u & Tech Log
Artwork | 800 / 240 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1979

Rated by Michael Fremer: Music 9/11 | Sound: 9/11

“I have all of the CD reissues from Ryko to Rhino and this new 180g version beats them and even the original UK pressing, though that gives this some competition since it was cut from a fresh tape.
Reissuing Armed Forces in high quality 180g all analog vinyl is a public service in my opinion, even though Mobile Fidelity couldn’t possibly go to the time and expense of reproducing the original’s fold-open graphics and post card inserts.
- Michael Fremer/Musicangle.com
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Richard Bargel with Klaus 'Major' Heuser & Band - Live [Meyer Records 180g DoLP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 25 Aug 2010 08:21:51 | Comments : 16

Richard Bargel with Klaus 'Major' Heuser & Band - Live
Meyer Records no. 168, 180g DoLP; Recorded & mixed by Wofgang Feder
LP mastering & cutting by Henrik Pauler @ Stockfisch Records
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u. cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 1.25 gb / 450 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Blues | 2010

It's something special when you get a record of a concert where you been to. It was a great concert and so is the record:
A live recording by Germany's best Blues man. The result is an impressive and authentic sounding record.
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Thelonious Monk - In Action [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 4 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 23 Aug 2010 13:17:31 | Comments : 11

Thelonious Monk - Thelonious in Action (Recorded live at the Five Spot Cafe, NYC)
LP 4 of 7 LP-Box Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 800/240 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1958

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5 / 5

“While in exceptional form, Monk is far from casting the only or even the brightest light during these unforgettable sides. Joining him on-stage at the legendary Five Spot club are: Johnny Griffin (tenor sax), Ahmed Abdul-Malik (bass), and Roy Haynes.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG
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Kansas - Point of Know Return [Friday Music 180g LP] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible format

Posted By : aksman | Date : 22 Aug 2010 09:19:26 | Comments : 17

Kansas - Point of Know Return
Friday Music 180g LP / FRM 34929
Mastered by Joe Reagoso & Kevin Gray @ AcousTech
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | 935/280 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Prog Rock | 1977

Allmusic.com rating: 4 / 5

“This is the definitive Kansas recording and includes their most famous tune, "Dust in the Wind." The band is in peak form and also churned out the single "Point of Know Return," which is still played daily on classic rock stations.
- Robert Taylor/AMG
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Another great sounding LP.... Masterd by Kevin Gray! Dynamic Range: 12
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Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 3 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 21 Aug 2010 22:18:57 | Comments : 25

Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane
LP 3 of 7 LP-Box "Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions"
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC (mono & stereo) | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 480 / 160 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1958

Allmusic.com rating: 5 / 5

“Much of the music on this LP is quite essential for any serious jazz library. Although Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane played together for several months in 1957, until the discovery of a live tape (which has been issued on Blue Note), the music on this record was all that existed of their historic collaboration. Coltrane developed rapidly during his period with Monk and he is heard in brilliant form on "Trinkle, Tinkle" and "Nutty."
- Scott Yanow/AMG
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Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music [Analogue Prod 180g; LP 2 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 19 Aug 2010 20:18:28 | Comments : 19

Thelonious Monk - Monk's Music
LP 2 of the 7 LP-Box "Thelonious Monk - The Riverside Tenor Sessions"
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC (dual-mono) | cue, m3u & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 415 / 140 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1957

Allmusic.com rating: 4.5/5

“Monk's Music is often cited as one of the focal points of Thelonious Monk's six-year affiliation (1955-1961) with the Riverside label. Although the original disc clocked in at slightly over 30 minutes, packed into that half hour are not only the introduction of a few of Monk's signature compositions, but also some amazing interactions from the assembled ensemble.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG
”

Another masterpiece by one of the greatest Jazz pianists ever. Awesome sound, Dynamic Range: 13!
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Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners [Analogue Prod. 180g; LP 1 of 7 LP-Box "The Riverside Tenor Sessions"] 24/96 & 16/44.1

Posted By : aksman | Date : 19 Aug 2010 17:33:51 | Comments : 23

Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners
LP 1 of the 7 LP-Box "Thelonious Monk-The Riverside Tenorsessions"
Analogue Productions AAPJ 037; Mastered by Kevin Gray @ AcousTech Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC (dual-mono) | cue, m3u & Tech Log
Artwork incl. 24 p. Book | 460 / 160 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Jazz | 1957

Allmusic.com rating: 5/5

“Brilliant Corners may well be considered the alpha and omega of post-World War II American jazz. No serious jazz collection should be without it.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG
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A masterpiece and a must have for every music lover! Fantastic sound, Dynamic Range: 20
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Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies [Warner/Rhino 180g LP; Mastered by Bernie Grundman] 24-bit/96kHz & CD-compatible

Posted By : aksman | Date : 18 Aug 2010 15:49:20 | Comments : 13

Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Warner/Rhino 180g LP / R1 2685
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
@ Grundman Mastering
Vinyl rip in 24-bit/192kHz (converted to 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | cue, m3u & Tech Log
Artwork | 850/245 mb incl. recovery | Rapidshare & FileFactory | Rock | 1973

Allmusic.com rating: 5/5

“Not only is Billion Dollar Babies one of Cooper's very best; it remains one of rock's all-time, quintessential classics.
- Greg Prato/AMG
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A wonderful re-issue. Great sound and the original cover layout including the "one billion dollar" note.... Dynamic Range: 13!

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