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Spooky Tooth - The Last Puff

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 21:50:29 | Comments : 1

Spooky Tooth - The Last Puff
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 77 MB | 1970

“Perhaps "The Last Gasp" would have been a more apt title here. Spooky Tooth appeared to be on its last legs, and being propped up by members of the Grease Band, this record should have been merely one of those contract fulfillments, but it isn't. It's a good, solid effort that includes a burning cover of the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus." Unfortunately, Spooky Tooth didn't stay together to reap the rewards of this new combination of musicians. ”
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Alan Price - O Lucky Man Original Soundtrack

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 21:48:48 | Comments : 2

Alan Price - O Lucky Man Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack | MP3 VBR 186 kbps | 33 MB | 1973

“Like most of his largely fantastic post-Animals work, Alan Price's soundtrack to the 1973 film, O Lucky Man!, went almost completely unnoticed in the United States at the time of its release. It is a shame too, because the soundtrack holds together as one of the best albums Price ever put out. The film's plot followed the adventures of an everyman named Mick Travis (played by Malcolm McDowell) on his surreal journey through varying class-levels of British society. Price's music was fully integrated into the film, with scenes of his band's studio performances providing a kind of Brechtian commentary on the story as it unfolded. Since the movie was a black-comedy, it stood to reason that the music (featured so prominently) would reflect that aspect, and it did. All of Price's offerings are delivered with a healthy dash of wryly-smiling, Pantagruelian cynicism lurking just beneath their pleasant, dance-hall veneers. "Look Over Your Shoulder" bounces along with its jolly chord progression, all the while warning listeners that doom and misfortune could be waiting for them around every corner. In the song "Justice," Price reminds us that it is often wealth that guarantees fair treatment under the law, while musically cavorting across the village green like a harlequin-costumed Ray Davies. Along with Davies' influence, there are also nods to Randy Newman evident on songs like "My Home Town" and (especially) the charming side-one offering "Poor People"." Price keeps his influences in their rightful place though, never channeling them into his songs directly; he, instead, sets them on top of his piano, like busts of great composers, for inspiration. ”
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Shocking Blue - 20 Greatest Hits

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 21:45:13 | Comments : 1

Shocking Blue - 20 Greatest Hits
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 133 MB | 1990

“Unless you're a collector, one disc of Shocking Blue will satisify. Known mainly for their 1969 hit "Venus," this Dutch band released several other singles that charted outside the U.S. The 20 Greatest Hits compilation does justice to their overall sound and output, including lesser-known but quality tracks like "Hello Darkness," "Shocking You," and "Mighty Joe." It is puzzling that the flip side of "Venus," a rocking bit of psychedelia (with sitar) called "Hot Sand," isn't included since it was the second most familiar tune the band released in the U.S. ”
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Shirley Bassey - Never Never Never

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 17:50:17 | Comments : 0

Shirley Bassey - Never Never Never
Vocal | MP3 192 kbps | 53 MB | 1973

“Never Never Never is a 1973 album by Shirley Bassey. Released in May 1973, this album saw a peak in the Shirley Bassey career revival that she was experiencing during the early 1970s. The album's lead single, the title track had been a hit, reaching No.8 in the UK Charts and remaining in the top 50 for 19 weeks, becoming one of her biggest and most well-known hits, and her only single to make three US charts: No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100, No.8 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, and No. 67 on the R&B Chart. The album soon followed and similarly entered the top 10, peaking at No. 10 during a 10 week run, and would go on to earn a silver disc. The album also was a hit in the US, peaking at No. 60 on the Billboard 200 amid positive reviews; it also hit No. 34 on the R&B Chart. The original release was in stereo on vinyl (with a gatefold sleeve), and cassette. Photography for this album was by Lord Snowdon. The album was released in remastered form by BGO records in a 2 CD pack together with her 1975 album Good, Bad but Beautiful in 2005.”
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Sheryl Crow - C'mon America Live

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 17:01:13 | Comments : 2

Sheryl Crow - C'mon America Live
Rock | DVD Audio Rip | MP3 192 kbps | 152 MB | 2003

“This CD features live performances by Sheryl Crow of her most popular songs. Tunes include the #1 hit "All I Wanna Do," "Everyday is a Winding Road," and "Leaving Las Vegas. ”
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Shawn Colvin - Fat City

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 05:46:37 | Comments : 0

Shawn Colvin - Fat City
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 126 MB | 1992

“For her second album, Shawn Colvin took a temporary break from longtime collaborator and producer John Leventhal, teaming up instead with Larry Klein. And while the strongest songs — "Tennessee," "Climb On (A Back That's Strong)," and "Object of My Desire" — are Colvin/Leventhal collaborations, credit should be given to Klein, who incorporated a glossy, more dynamic production and top-notch session players for a stronger and more accessible album. In addition to turning in a strong batch of songs, Colvin shows much more diversity, tackling everything from rootsy rockers to more sensitive folk ballads with equally passionate delivery. "I Don't Know Why" (the first song she wrote) and "Round of Blues" both found considerable success in adult contemporary radio formats, adding to her growing fan base. ”

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Roy Harper - Once

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 05:25:37 | Comments : 1

Roy Harper - Once
Folk/Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 95 MB | 1990

“After a disappointing decade of flawed releases, Roy Harper began the '90s on a strong note with the resurgent Once, an album very reminiscent in tone of Harper's 1980 effort, The Unknown Soldier. Despite the similarity, Once is the far superior album due to Harper's effort to downplay production in lieu of musicianship. Many of the lyrics deal with the impact of the fall of communism, which had taken place as Harper recorded the album. Most seem heavy-handed, though, except for the touching poetry of "Berliners," a song which features David Gilmour on guitar. "The Black Cloud of Islam" deals with a completely different issue, and drew fire from critics for its attacks on organized religion. Harper's next album, Death or Glory?, with its more personal imagery, is the one to get for those wanting the best from this era, but Once isn't far behind.”
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Savoy Brown - Getting To The Front

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 05:23:30 | Comments : 0

Savoy Brown - Getting To The Front
Blues/Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 117 MB | 1968

“Getting to the Point marks the debut of a vastly different lineup, still led by Simmonds but now fronted by new vocalist Chris Youlden. The pair got off to a good start by writing or co-writing most of the album. The playing is solid blues revival, and though Youlden's vocals are often overly imitative of B.B. King and Muddy Waters, he has a confident voice and frontman persona. Originals like "Flood in Houston" and "Mr. Downchild" provide the highlights. ”
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Savoy Brown - Hellbound Train

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 | Comments : 1

Savoy Brown - Hellbound Train
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 76 MB | 1972

“Comprising the same lineup as Street Corner Talking, Savoy Brown released Hellbound Train a year later. For this effort, Kim Simmonds' guitar theatrics are toned down a bit and the rest of the band seems to be a little less vivid and passionate with their music. The songs are still draped with Savoy Brown's sleek, bluesy feel, but the deep-rooted blues essence that so easily emerged from their last album doesn't rise as high throughout Hellbound Train's tracks. The title cut is most definitely the strongest, with Dave Walker, Simmonds, and Paul Raymond sounding tighter than on any other song, and from a wider perspective, Andy Silvester's bass playing is easily Hellbound's most complimenting asset. On tracks like "Lost and Lonely Child," "Doin' Fine," and "If I Could See an End," the lifeblood of the band doesn't quite surge into the music as it did before, and the tracks become only average-sounding blues efforts. Because of Savoy Brown's depth of talent, this rather nonchalant approach doesn't make Hellbound Train a "bad" album by any means — it just fails to equal the potency of its predecessor. But there is a noticeable difference in the albums that followed this one, as the band and especially Simmonds himself was beginning to show signs of fatigue, and a significant decline in the group's overall sound was rapidly becoming apparent. ”
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Roy Harper - Bullinamingvase

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 19:33:21 | Comments : 1

Roy Harper - Bullinamingvase
Folk/Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 101 MB | 1977

“Reissue of 1977 album is the CD debut for it in it's original running order, and with the bonus track 'Breakfast With You'. Also includes a 16 page booklet with lyrics and archive photos. A total of seven tracks. Other 6 'One Of Those Days In England', 'These Last Days', 'Cherishing The Lonesome', 'Naked Flame', 'Watford Gap' & 'One Of Those Days In England' (Parts 2-10). Mastered with 20 bit super mapping. Guests include Paul & Linda McCartney, Alvin Lee (ex-Ten Years After), BJ Cole, Percy Jones and others! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition. ”
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Roy Harper - Burn The World

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 19:28:38 | Comments : 2

Roy Harper - Burn The World
Folk/Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 89 MB | 1990

“Harper's Burn the World consists of two versions of the title track, one studio, the other live (recorded at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London). Written in 1984-85, this poetic composition is comprised of several distinct movements and timely lyrics. The studio cut is the original demo Harper presented to EMI records; they rejected it, stating it lacked commercial appeal. It includes a brief but attractive guitar solo by the "Unknown Space Cadet," also known as Dave Gilmour. The live track, a solo performance that Roy terms the "more cultured" version, has an immediacy and vibrancy not found in the demo. Energetic and driving (so much so that he breaks a string during the song), Harper's guitar work and vocals are superior to the studio take. Jacqui Turner, Roy's companion of nine years, engineered the album. Their relationship ended the following year, when Awareness Records picked up the recordings (and Harper). Before folding, the label released several of his albums, including the superb Once (1990) and Death or Glory? ”
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Rod Stewart - Sing It Again Rod

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 19:28:20 | Comments : 1

Rod Stewart - Sing It Again Rod
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 119 MB | 1972

“In some ways, 1973 was a little early for Rod Stewart to release a greatest-hits album, since he had only released four albums to that point. Nevertheless, Sing It Again Rod is a good collection, featuring most of the obvious choices from his first four records — "Handbags and Gladrags," "Street Fighting Man," "Gasoline Alley," "You Wear It Well" and a full side of Every Picture Tells a Story ("Maggie May," "Mandolin Wind," "Reason to Believe," "(I Know) I'm Losing You") — plus nice surprises like "Lost Paraguayos" and his version of "Pinball Wizard," which had yet to appear on a Stewart record. It's an entertaining album, but it's a little useless for anyone except the most casual fans, those who just want hits. Anyone else would be better served by the original albums, all of which are superb. ”
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Robin Trower - Essential

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 19:28:04 | Comments : 3

Robin Trower - Essential
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 164 MB | 1991

“Essential is a strong single-disc collection that features 16 highlights from Robin Trower's long career at Chrysalis, including such staples as "Too Rolling Stoned," plus several key album tracks. While such albums as Bridge of Sighs work as individual albums, this does a nice job of rounding up highlights from uneven records, making it a nice sampler both for casual fans and the curious. ”
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Peter Gabriel - Ultra Rare Traxx

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 09:04:20 | Comments : 3

Peter Gabriel - Ultra rare Traxx
Progressive Rock | MP3 191 kbps | 310 MB | No Date
Covers included

“Three albums with Rare and Live performances. Great unknown songs”
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Ringo Starr - Blast From Your Past

Posted By : azor2010 | Date : 14 Mar 2010 04:42:18 | Comments : 0

Ringo Starr - Blast From Your Past
Rock | MP3 320 CBR | 71 MB | 1976

“Within the span of five years, Ringo Starr was able to muster up seven Top Ten singles, with three of them coming from the self-titled Ringo album. Taking all of these tracks and adding three more, Blast From Your Past ends up being a worthy ten-song collection of Starr's best solo tunes. In 1973, Ringo had back-to-back number one hits with both "Photograph," aided by George Harrison's harmony vocals, and the quirky, adolescent-sounding "You're Sixteen," with Harry Nilsson backing him and Paul McCartney playing the kazoo. His first hit, "It Don't Come Easy," had Badfinger filling in on harmony, while the humorous "No No Song" which went to number three in 1975, was penned by Hoyt Axton. Starr's easygoing character and blatant lightheartedness presents his music with a welcomed distinction, contrasted but hardly bettered by John Lennon's social, philosophical, and politically guided material that was coming out at around the same time. The jovial spirit of Ringo Starr shines through in songs like "Back off Boogaloo" and in the innocent satire of "I'm the Greatest" with a little help from his friend Mr. Lennon — not one of Starr's best efforts, but entertaining nonetheless. For an enjoyable skip through Starr's best solo work, Blast From Your Past surely foots the bill. ”
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