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Posted By : aksman | Date : 07 Dec 2011 17:44:33 | Comments : 11

Marquise Knox - Here I Am
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 1.09 gb/280 mb incl. recovery | FS; FF & FP | 2011 | Blues
Direct-to-tape recording; Mastered by Kevin Gray @ CoHearent Audio, LA
Analogue Productions 45 rpm 180g 2xLP-Set / Cat.#: APO 2024-45

"...every note and every word sounds as if it's coming from deep within his heart...there can be little doubt about Knox himself: he's the real deal, and he can only get deeper and better with age."
- David Whiteis, Living Blues, October 2011
Posted By : aksman | Date : 05 Dec 2011 06:42:32 | Comments : 13

Bruce Springsteen - The River
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 1.77 gb/ 525 mb incl. recovery | FSc, FF & FP | 1980 | Rock
Original US pressing (factory sealed) / Mastered by Capitol / Cat.#: PC2 36854

Bruce's fifth studio album is one of his highest praised and for most fans still his best to date.
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Posted By : aksman | Date : 04 Dec 2011 08:36:39 | Comments : 9

R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 866 /256 mb incl. recovery | FS, FF & FP | Alternative Rock | 1986
Half-speed mastered on "Gain 2 Ultra Analog System" by Shawn R. Britton
Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs 180g LP / Cat.#: MFSL 1- 361

1986 Landmark Finds R.E.M. Blossoming Into Iconic Artists: Arguably the Quartet’s Finest-Ever Outing
Posted By : aksman | Date : 03 Dec 2011 09:24:08 | Comments : 6

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live!
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | Flac | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 837 / 243 ,b incl. recovery | FSonic; FF & FP | 1975 | Reggae
Universal Japan 200g LP / Cat.#: UIJY-9046

Passionate and symbiotic energies constantly cycle between the band and audience, the net result of which is one of the most memorable concert recordings of the pop music era.
- Lindsay Planer/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 02 Dec 2011 06:51:00 | Comments : 17

Nick Drake - Bryter Layter
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 800 / 217 mb incl. recovery | FSc & FF | Folk; Folk-Rock | 1970
Universal Japan 200 g LP / Cat.#: UIJY-903

With even more of the Fairport Convention crew helping him out -- including bassist Dave Pegg and drummer Dave Mattacks along with, again, a bit of help from Richard Thompson -- as well as John Cale and a variety of others, Drake tackled another excellent selection of songs on his second album.
- Ned Raggett/AMG (5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 01 Dec 2011 07:28:59 | Comments : 12

Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Session
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 1.37 gb/394 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FF | Blues | 1983 (2003)
Analogue Productions 45 rpm 2xLP-Set on 180g / Cat.#: APB 7501-45
Mastered by Steve Hoffman & Kevin Gray@ AcousTechMastering

For aficionados of either guitarist, that means the album isn't just worth a listen -- it means that it's a record that sounds as exciting on each subsequent listen as does the first time through.
- Stephen Thomas Erlewine/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 29 Nov 2011 08:44:29 | Comments : 5

Jean-Luc Ponty - King Kong: Jean-Luc Ponty Plays the Music of Frank Zappa
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 980 /292 mb incl. recovery | FSc & FF | Jazz; Fusion | 1970
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ CoHearent Audio, LA
Friday Music 180g LP / Cat.#: FRM-20172

Made in the wake of Ponty's appearance on Zappa's jazz-rock masterpiece Hot Rats, these 1969 recordings were significant developments in both musicians' careers.
- Steve Huey/AMG (4/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 28 Nov 2011 09:26:41 | Comments : 9

Nina Hagen Band - Nina Hagen Band
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 957 / 283 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FileFactory | Rock | 1978
Music on Vinyl 180g LP (limited to 500 copies coloured vinyl) / Cat.#: MOVLP458
Mastered from the original analog master tapes

One of the most important record in german rock history....
Posted By : aksman | Date : 27 Nov 2011 09:15:43 | Comments : 3

Duster Bennett - Smiling Like I'm Happy
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 885 / 253 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FileFactory | Blues | 1968
PurePleasureRecords 180g LP / Cat.#: Blue Horizon 7-63208 LPx1
Mastered by Ray Staff @ AIR-Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London

One of the unsung heroes of British blues, this one-man band was a fine harmonica player and singer, a decent guitarist, and a soulful enough singer to make one overlook his distinctly unbluesy high voice.
- Dan Forte/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 26 Nov 2011 09:58:37 | Comments : 6

Ray Charles - Live in Concert
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 857 / 237 mb incl. recovery | FSc & FF | R&B, Soul, Jazz | 1965
Analogue Productions 200g LP ~ Pressed at Quality Record Pressings ~ Cat.#: APP-500
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ CoHearent Audio, Los Angeles

The 12 tracks are priceless Ray Charles....
- Joe Viglione/AMG (3/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 25 Nov 2011 10:18:03 | Comments : 11

Ray Charles - What'D I Say
Definitve Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 684 / 200 mb incl. recovery | FSc & FF | Rhythm & Blues | 1959
Mastered by Kevin Gray @ CoHearent Audio, LA
Friday Music 180g LP / Cat.#: FRM-8029

Here is his most famous Atlantic era recording. Includes the title hit, plus "Rock House (Parts 1 & 2)," "Roll With My Baby," "Tell Me How Do You Feel."
Posted By : aksman | Date : 24 Nov 2011 13:42:17 | Comments : 15

The Rolling Stones - Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 852 / 250 incl. recovery | FSonic & FileFactory | Rock | 1969
Universal Japan 200g LP (limited edition octagonal cover) / Cat.#: UIJY-9002

Both this album and Big Hits: High Tide and Green Grass have been supplanted by Hot Rocks and More Hot Rocks, but are still handy in their tight respective focuses.
- Bruce Eder/AMG (4.5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 23 Nov 2011 07:34:25 | Comments : 3

Jutta Hipp with Zoot Sims
Definitive Master vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 920 / 261 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FileFactory | Jazz | 1957
Mastered by Bernie Grundman @ Grundman Mastering Hollywood
Classic Records 200g LP / Cat.#: BN-LP 1530-200g

In fact, as a whole, this recording is so wonderfully executed, one has to wonder why Hipp simply dropped out of the jazz world.
- Scott Yanow & Thom Yurek/AMG (4,5/5 Stars)
Posted By : aksman | Date : 18 Nov 2011 01:38:10 | Comments : 25

Frank Zappa - Hot Rats
"Definitive Master" vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 1.0 gb/ 304 mb incl. recovery | FSonic & FF | 1969 | Rock, Jazz-Rock
Mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog master tapes
Classic Records 200g LP (Quiex SV-P) / Cat.#: RS6356-200g

From the sturdy slipcover and record sleeve to the heavy vinyl, Classic Record's reissue is superior to the original in every way. The music emerges from a quieter background with minimal tape hiss which allows the steep dynamics to power through ruthlessly. This is a very high-energy recording made even more so by Michael Hobson's magic.
- James Darby/stereomojo.com
Posted By : aksman | Date : 17 Nov 2011 10:08:09 | Comments : 17

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Safe As Milk
"DM series" vinyl rip (presented in 24/96 & 16/44.1) | FLAC | m3u, cue & Tech Log
Artwork | DR Analysis | 1.48 gb/ 450 mb incl. recovery | FSonic, FF | ProgBlues | 1967
Music On Vinyl 180g 2xLP-Set / Cat.#: MOVLP343

Beefheart's first proper studio album is a much more accessible, pop-inflected brand of blues-rock than the efforts that followed in the late '60s -- which isn't to say that it's exactly normal and straightforward.
- Richie Unterberger/AMG (5/5 Stars)