VA - The Many Faces Of Queen (3 CD, 2018) [FLAC]

 

Few bands embodied the pure excess of the '70s like Queen. Embracing the exaggerated pomp of progressive rock and heavy metal, as well as vaudevillian music hall, the British quartet delved deeply into camp and bombast, creating a huge, mock-operatic sound with layered guitars and overdubbed vocals. Queen's music was a bizarre yet highly accessible fusion of the macho and the fey. For years, their albums boasted the motto "no synthesizers were used on this record," signaling their allegiance with the legions of post-Led Zeppelin hard rock bands. 

 In The Many Faces of Queen we will delve into the inner world of the legendary British foursome including their early recordings, collaborations and their fantastic repertoire. With remastered sound and fantastic artwork, The Many Faces Of Queen is an essential addition to your rock music collection. Disc One features early recordings by members of Queen including tracks by Smile, Larry Lurex (AKA Freddie Mercury), Eddie Howell featuring Brian May & Freddie Mercury and more. Disc Two features the songs of Queen as interpreted by rockers like Lemmy, Yngwie Malmsteen, Bob Kulick, Robin McAuley and many others. Disc Three includes symphonic interpretations of Queen classics like "Under Pressure," Love Of My Life," "We Are The Champions," and, of course, "Bohemian Rhapsody."

VA - Many Faces of Elvis (3 CD, 2015/FLAC)

 

A Journey Through The Inner World Of Elvis Presley with music by long-time friends, musical colleagues and companions throughout Elvis' career from the Rock'n'Roll years up to the 1970s Las Vegas years. Featuring many originals covered by Elvis plus cover versions of Elvis originals.

VA - The Many Faces of The Cure (3 CD, 2016/FLAC)

 

 Without a doubt, The Cure is one of the most essential bands from the '80s with an iconic image that is on par with superstars of that time. Surging as part of the post punk and dark-rock movement, The Cure and especially their leader, Robert Smith, had the cunning ability to create -within their large catalog- multiple hit songs that have become absolute pop classics, without compromising their credibility. 

The Many Faces Of The Cure showcases the parallel paths of the band members, some of Robert Smith collaborations with other artists, the mostly unknown post-Cure projects by the band's drummer/keyboardist Lol Tolhurst and by bassist Simon Gallup and of course, their songs, both performed by the band itself and by a large number of artists who have respectfully created fantastic new versions. 

VA - Many Faces of Sex Pistols (3 CD, 2013/FLAC)

 

There is no other band like this: The Sex Pistols have changed the history of pop music and turned it upside down. 36 years after their debut album the echoes on that release are still very easy to recognize in the current music. The Many Faces Of Sex Pistols is a unique collection, which is showcasing lots of new shapes of this great band. On this 3CD you'll find early demo-tapes recorded by the Sex Pistols technician (Dave Goodman), live-recordings , alternate versions and solo-recordings from bassman Sid Vicious. As another highlight this collection is presenting the complete recordings of the Ex Pistols , the band that Dave Goodman has initiated after the breakup of the Sex Pistols , and whose very rare material is one of the hidden treasures of British Punk-music. With very catchy artwork , Linernotes including internal statements and with carefully new mastered Sound, The Many Faces Of Sex Pistols is an album of major importance, not only for fans but for everyone with a serious interest in rock music.

Manufactured in Mexico and released in the UK on 10th September 2013 this tri-fold Digipak features tracks by the Sex Pistols, Ex Pistols (Dave Goodman) and Sid Vicious.

CD1 features tracks previously available on a variety of recordings including songs from the 'Gooseberry Sessions'.

CD2 is a vinyl to digital transfer of the rare 'Deny' album (released by Dave Goodman in 1992) in it's entirity.

CD3 is another collection of previously heard songs (not the best quality) including some songs by Sid from the Max's Kansas City gig.

 

VA - Many Faces of David Bowie (3 CD, 2016/FLAC)

David Bowie was an icon. A legend. A musical chameleon. Some even say that he was a genius. Like Lennon and Elvis before him, when Bowie passed away on January 10th, 2016, it was the end of an era. The rock 'n' roll landscape that he helped create is now vastly different now that he is gone. However, it is time to celebrate his life and the music he left behind.

 On this special three CD set, his legacy is celebrated in performances by his former bandmates, collaborators and even the man himself. This release features songs written or covered by Bowie played by many of the artists he called friends: Iggy Pop, Tony Visconti, Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson, Reeves Gabrels, Mike Garson, Angie Bowie, Woody Woodmansey and many others. There are even some tracks performed by his former band The Spiders From Mars. To top it all off, David himself is featured as guest vocalist or producer on a handful of these recordings. So, raise a toast to the Starman and enjoy this triple disc dosage of David! 

 

VA - The Many Faces Of Jimi Hendrix (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 2017 triple CD collection celebrating the music of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. We start Disc One with Hendrix playing with Curtis Knight, a little-known Harlem artist, who had his own band, The Squires, in which Jimi played for a while. Next, we find Jimi playing with rock and roll pioneer Little Richard on the track 'I Do Not Know What You've Got But It's Got Me'. Then, we meet Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, bass player and drummer of Experience, the trio with whom Hendrix became a superstar, guided by the hand of producer and manager Chas Chandler. We can hear Mitch Mitchell playing with Bruce Cameron, a fantastic guitarist with a style very reminiscent of Hendrix. We also include in The Many Faces the band Cork, that Noel Redding created along Corky Laing (from Mountain) and with guitarist Eric Schenkman from the Spin Doctors. Before joining Band Of Gypsys as it's drummer (the brief group that Jimi set up after the dissolution of Experience) Buddy Miles had a solid career as member of Electric Flag. As a fun trivia fact we decided to include two songs performed by Betty Davis, who used to be a very close friend of Jimi (many say she was his lover). The second CD of The Many Faces consists of recording sessions prior to Jimi's rise to stardom, some alongside saxophonist Lonnie Youngblood, others with the very same Experience (a brilliant version of the song 'Red House') and also with Little Richard's band. Finally, on CD 3 we immerse ourselves in Jimi's repertoire, his fantastic songs, songs that sometimes have ended up being eclipsed by the fact that he was a guitar God. These recordings are performed by artists who in many cases have Hendrix's music as a starting point for their own career. Needless to say the versions are amazing. Now, let's just get comfortable and enjoy The Many Faces Of Jimi Hendrix.

 

VA - The Many Faces of Motorhead (3 CD, 2015/FLAC)

 Another volume in the successful and fascinating series The Many Faces, which digs into the inner world of Motorhead, highlighting their roots, their side projects, his rarest recordings and his legacy.Intertwined amongst punk, hard rock, heavy metal or, as Lemmy himself has claimed, in the most classic rock n'roll, Motorhead has created a unique and recognizable sound right from the start. Motorhead is a true innovative band. And just as Ramones or AC / DC, they have created a unique sub culture surrounding their own unique sound.Packaged in a 3cd gatefold set, THE MANY FACES OF MOTORHEAD is a wild ride through the musical legacy of one of the most significant bands in the history of rock & roll.

 

VA - The Many Faces of Fleetwood Mac (3 CD, 2019/FLAC)

 It's extremely hard to think of any band that completely pivots lineups and stylistic approaches, and then turns out well—unless of course you're Fleetwood Mac. Formed in the U.K. as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late '60s, the troupe eventually gradually morphed into a polished pop/rock act over the course of a decade, and in the process, became one of the most influential American bands of the '70s. In The Many Faces of Fleetwood Mac, we will go down the rabbit hole to explore the lesser known side of the band and also to review the work of most of its 18 past and current members. To complete our journey, we will enjoy the band live during one of their most popular concerts of their half-a-century career.

 

VA - The Many Faces of Santana (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 

In the late 1960s, when acid rock reigned and the British Invasion was still raging, Carlos Santana and his band introduced a Latin-based rock sound featuring an Afro-Cuban beat. Carlos Santana was a fourth-generation musician and the son of a violinist who played mariachi music. His father tried for many years to teach him violin, but at age eight, Santana discovered the guitar and started listening to the electric blues of B.B. King and John Lee Hooker and that was the end of it. During his long-lasting career, Carlos Santana's name has become synonymous with some of the most important genres of music today - jazz, Latin, salsa, blues and rock. In The Many Faces of Santana we will explore Santana's inner world, including it's members' side projects, alternative versions of some of his classics y his vast range of influences who made the multifaceted artist he ended up being. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, we welcome Santana as another essential addition to our The Many Faces collection.

 

VA - The Many Faces Of AC/DC (3 CD, 2012/FLAC)

 Three CD collection that shows three different sides of everybody´s favorite hard rockers, the immortal AC/DC. Disc One features cover versions of classic AC/DC tracks by Quiet Riot, Lemmy & Jake E. Lee, Dee Snider, Great White, The Vibrators and others. Disc Two contains the A and B-sides of all the singles by Geordie, the band fronted by future AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson. Finally, Disc Three focuses on the early years of original AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott. 

 

 

VA - The Many Faces of The Police (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 

2017 triple CD collection celebrating the music of British trio The Police. 

Disc One features various solo recordings and collaborations performed by band members Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers and early guitarist Henry Padovani. 

Disc Two includes covers of some of The Police's biggest hits by artists such as Joan Osborne, Ali Campbell (UB40), Pepper, Inner Circle, Gregory Isaacs, Toots & The Maytals and others. 

Disc Three includes hits by some of the band's new wave contemporaries like The (English) Beat, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Yachts, The Flys, TV21 and others.

 

 

VA - The Many Faces Of Oasis (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 

The Many Faces Of Oasis celebrates the Britpop band by taking a journey through the band's rich history. 

Disc One features tracks by bands that featured former or future Oasis members including Hurricane #1 (with Andy Bell), Dr. Robert (with Alan White), Simon Townshend (with Zak Starkey) and others. 

Disc Two continues the theme form Disc One and features performances by All Star Band (with Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer), Parlour Flames (with Bonehead) and Phoneys And The Freaks (also with Bonehead). 

Disc Three includes tracks from their British Pop/Rock contemporaries including Inspiral Carpets, Lloyd Cole, 999, Martin Carr (Boo Radleys) and more. 

 

 

 

VA - The Many Faces Of The Beatles (3 CD, 2016/FLAC)

 Music Brokers presents another volume in the series that has revolutionized the music industry: The Many Faces. A collection of albums that delve into the depths of many of the most important artists in pop music’s history. This time it’s The Beatles’ turn, the greatest band of all time. 

CD 1 is dedicated completely to the years were Pete Best was The Beatles drummer (before Ringo Starr). 

CD 2 is a tribute to their songs, and includes versions by stars such as Ike & Tina Turner, John Denver and Marmalade (who reached at # 1 in the UK with their version of Ob-La-Di, Ob -La-Da and that is included in The Many Faces). 

CD 3 is a fascinating tour through the originals versions of songs that The Beatles covered on their early EPs and the albums Please Please Me, With The Beatles, For Sale. Includes songs like Anna, Twist And Shout and Money (That’s What I Want).

The Many Faces Of The Beatles is a wonderful trip through the world of The Beatles, an album to collect and to treasure. 

 

 

VA - Many Faces Of Def Leppard (3 CD, 2020/FLAC)

 

With more than 65 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard with it's current line-up -Joe Elliott (vocals), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick Savage (bass), Vivian Campbell (guitar) and Rick Allen (drums)- continue to be one of the most important forces in rock music. Over the course of their career, the band has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the sound for generations of music fans and artists. On The Many Faces of Def Leppard, we are going to dig deep into the lesser known work of their members, collaborations, side projects and their hit-filled catalog. Also featured is a list of who's who on the NWOBHM movement. This fantastic collection features several tracks that haven't been commercially available in physical format for decades. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Def Leppard in an essential addition to the Many Faces collection. 

 

 

VA - The Many Faces Of Joy Division (3 CD, 2015/FLAC)

 2015 three CD release. This triple disc collection contains 12 tracks from Martin Hannett Sessions by the original Joy Division, 16 Tracks from a live performance of the legendary Unknown Pleasures album by former JD bass player Peter Hook and his band The Light and a third disc containing tracks by some of their late '70s contemporaries, bands that influenced them and more. 

Joy Division was one of the definitive bands from the rock culture. With their dark poetic inception and a sound marked by a new way of thinking about how music should be created, the Manchester band served as a model for countless artists.  The Many Faces Of Joy Division shows the hidden world behind the group, their rare recordings, side projects, their influences and the Manchester scene where the band bloomed. With a wonderful cover art, remastered sound and extensive liner notes, The Many Faces of Joy Division is an album not only for fans but for anyone who wants to understand the influence (and enjoy the music) of a truly transcendent band, which made beauty out of sadness. 

VA - The Many Faces Of Prince [3 CD, 2016/FLAC]

 

 

The unexpected death of Prince has shook the musical world, not only because of dying at an early age, but mostly, because we have lost one of the greatest talents of pop culture of the last 50 years. The Many Faces Of Prince is a heartfelt tribute to his work, and shows the lesser known facets of his career, like his beginnings as part of the funk group 94 East. You will also find his songs in versions performed by pop stars like The Art Of Noise, Ice T, Gary Numan and Sheila E. Finally, the Many Faces also takes a tour through his influences. The Many Faces Of Prince is a compendium of fantastic music that will delight not only fans of the artist but also anyone who wants to dive into the legacy of one of the greatest artists of our time.

VA - The Many Faces Of Rod Stewart (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

 2017 triple CD collection celebrating the music of Sir Rod Stewart, one of rock's most distinctive vocalists. Disc One focuses on Rod's early pre-fame career and includes studio recordings and demos. Disc Two features original versions of songs that inspired Rod, many of which he later covered. Disc Three includes covers of some of Rod's biggest hits by modern Rock artists like Steve Overland (FM), Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earth Band), Paul Di'Anno (Iron Maiden) and others.

VA - The Many Faces of the Who (3 CD, 2016/FLAC)

 

For many, The Who has been the best British rock band that appeared in the '60s. With it's high-impact stage presence, Pete Townshend's intellect and above all, an exquisite repertoire, The Who can appear side to side with of the greatest: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. In The Many Faces Of The Who we explore the fascinating parallel world of the group: John Entwistle's solo projects, Roger Daltrey's collaborations, their influences, the originals songs that the band made covers of (such as the remarkable 'Young Man Blues' from Mose Allison) and also we celebrate their fantastic repertoire reworked by stars such as Ocean Colour Scene, Cast or the multi-talented Petra Haden, who performs only with his voice the full The Who Sell Out album. With a luxurious cover art, liner notes and a fantastic remastered sound, The Many Faces Of The Who is the album that any fan of British rock can't miss. 

VA - The Many Faces of Depeche Mode (3 CD, 2018/FLAC)

 

An incontrovertible influence within the electro-indie music realm, Depeche Mode went from being a cult, fringe act to stadium megastars, unusual for a band that has strived to maintain it's own identity. They were one of the first acts to establish a sound based completely around the use of synthesizers, and although they began their existence as a bouncy dance-pop outfit, they gradually developed a darker, more dramatic sound that ultimately positioned them as one of the most successful alternative bands of all time. 

In The Many Faces of Depeche Mode we will explore a different side of them, including collaborations, their side projects, their influences, plus a revision of their fantastic catalog. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Depeche Mode is the ultima addition to the Many Faces collection, and also remember that the album is not available on streaming platforms! 

VA - The Many Faces Of Tina Turner (3 CD, 2018/FLAC)

 One of the most dynamic female soul singers in the history of music, Tina Turner oozed sexuality from every pore in a performing career that began the moment she stepped on-stage as lead singer of The Ike & Tina Turner Revue in the late '50s. Her gritty and growling performances beat down doors everywhere, looking back to the double-barreled attack of gospel fervor and sexual abandon that had originally formed soul back then. After almost fifty years in the music business, Tina Turner has become one of the most commercially-successful international female rock stars to date. Her sultry, powerful voice, her time-tested beauty and her unforgettable story, all contribute to her legendary status. In The Many Faces of Tina Turner we will explore a different side of her career that features her early work -along her then-husband Ike Turner, her legendary duets, many of her collaborators and a tribute to her fantastic catalog. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Tina Turner in an essential addition to the Many Faces collection, and remember that the album is not available on streaming platforms!