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

Rare material by the members of the band includes Gene Simmons collaborating with Engelbert Humperdinck, a Vinnie Vincent demo, collaborations featuring Ace Frehley, Eric Singer and Bob Kulick and much more. Also includes the original demo, for the first time available, from "Is That You?" (from the album Unmasked) performed by its writer: Gerard McMahon.

Kiss is one of the most remarkable wonder in rock's history, a band that stirs up passions and ignites the soul of teenagers -and older- with its addictive blend of hard rock, special effects, catchy tunes, lots of charisma and a sense of danger and freedom that has rarely been experienced somewhere else.

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

 

We all know that Eric Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. What is not that well known, is that he has collaborated with artists such as blues legend Pinetop Perkins, Jamaican guitarist Arthur Louis or trombonist Chris Barber (an institution within British music). Moreover, few probably have heard the versions of his songs by Koko Taylor and Ann Peebles, and we're pretty sure that almost no one has delved into the obscure blues records that have influenced Clapton early in his career. This is The Many Faces Of Eric Clapton, a deep look into the intimate world of one of the best British artists ever. A different kind of album to collect... and that it won't be available on streaming services! 

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

In this chapter of our The Many Faces series, we will explore The Smiths´ inner world, including their members’ projects, the post-punk scene from where the band emerged, their unparalleled repertoire and a fantastic early live performance of the band.

With stellar artwork and remastered sound, The Smiths are the most recent addition to our The Many Faces Collection. And remember that this is not available on streaming platforms."

CD2 "The Smiths Live" is recorded from the BBC Whistle Test concert show at Derby Assembly Rooms in December 6 1983 (already unofficially released on DVD The Smiths - Live In England and earlier as bootleg, e.g. CD The Smiths - The Handsome Devils), but here in a different order. The tracks 2-2 + 2-4 are studio versions from the TV appearances appeared on The Smiths - The Complete Picture.

Track 2-12 misspelled as "Those Things Take Time".

CD3 "The Songs" includes cover versions from the 2xCD/LP compilation Various - Please Please Please: A Tribute To The Smiths.

VA - The Many Faces Of Metallica (3 CD, 2019/FLAC)

 

After more than 35 years, ten studio albums, and eight Grammy Awards, Metallica has more than proven it's staying power as rock's preeminent metal group. They are one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the '80s and '90s, inspiring generations of rockers with their early thrash and later hard rock sounds before settling into their roles as a popular legacy act in the 2000s. Responsible for bringing the metal genre back to earth, the bandmates looked and talked like they were from the street, shunning the usual rock star games of metal musicians during the mid-'80s pop-metal renaissance. In The Many Faces of Metallica, we will review their catalog via tribute performances by bands that have been heavily influenced by the quartet from Los Angeles, California. Included here are versions of Metallica songs from their first album in 1983 thru St. Anger from 2003. Also included are many of the bands that helped shape the sound of Metallica including Motorhead, Saxon, Venom, Blitzkrieg and Budgie. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Metallica is an essential addition to our Many Faces collection.

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

 

There's a reason why many consider Iggy Pop the 'Godfather of Punk': every single punk band of the past and present has either knowingly or unknowingly borrowed a thing or two from Pop. With his outrageous and sometimes dangerous stage antics and the relentless rock & roll that accompanied them, Iggy Pop prefigured Seventies punk (and also Nineties grunge). Acting as an eternal misfit and a saboteur of all convention, Iggy has parlayed twisted social commentary, raw-power vocal style, and survival smarts into a long career characterized by some commercial success, sizable critical notice, and huge amounts of respect all over the pop landscape. 

In The Many Faces of Iggy Pop we will dig deep into his career to discover a lesser known side of him. And for the first time, this journey will be led by Iggy Pop himself who has collaborated with us in the project giving us full access to his personal music vault, which has resulted in a unique work that includes recordings not available anywhere else. With a list of guest artists that includes David Bowie, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, Carlos Alomar, Brian James, plus Nigel Harrison and Clem Burke from Blondie, the album includes alternative versions of many of Pop's biggest hits, rarities and ten live tracks recorded during The Stooges reunion tour that until now, were unavailable. With stellar artwork and remastered sound, we welcome Iggy Pop as an essential addition to our The Many Faces Collection.

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

 

As we all know, Iron Maiden is one of the essential names in heavy metal. As usual in our successful collection The Many Faces, we submerge ourselves to explore the lesser known works of the band. You will be able to enjoy the work of bassist Steve Harris as producer of the band Slammer. You'll also hear Stratus, drummer's Clive Burr band after leaving Maiden. Also included are the big hits of the first two albums of the band (their favorites for many fans) with the voice of Paul Di'Anno, the original singer. All these rarities and more, complete this important album not only for Iron Maiden fans, but also for all hard-rock music lovers.

VA - Many Faces Of Lou Reed [3 CD, 2016/FLAC]

 

Along with Iggy Pop, Lou Reed has been one of the most outrageous American artists of the '70s; an ambassador of the underground world that lives within each cosmopolitan city and always living life to the limit. With a remarkable literary talent and always pushing the limits sound wise, Lou became one of the most iconic artists ever, both as leader of The Velvet Underground and as a solo artist. The Many Faces Of Lou Reed is a journey through his side projects, little-known collaborations with artists such as bass player Fernando Saunders or legendary soul keyboardist Booker T. Jones; his live shows along the Velvet Underground and the Rock And Roll Heart tour (one of their most inspired). It is also a walk thru his immortal body of work, in the hands of artists who recognize him as their main influence. The Many Faces Of Lou Reed is a fundamental album for every rock music fan, a fantastic journey through unknown works, presented with extended liner notes, a luxurious cover art and remastered sound.

VA - The Many Faces Of Bob Marley & The Wailers (3 CD, 2015/FLAC)

 

• CD1 - The World Of Bob Marley & The Wailers
• CD2 - The Wailers- Dub Versions And Originals
• CD3 - The British Scene and Influences

VA - The Many Faces Of Bon Jovi (3 CD, 2018/FLAC)

For more than three decades, Bon Jovi has used great hooks, epic-sounding productions and stadium-sized passion to forge a sound that combines a pop sensibility with a heavy-metal attitude. They ended transcending the big-haired '80s, withstanding changes in style and sound to become one of the biggest American rock bands of their time; selling over 120 million albums. In The Many Faces of Bon Jovi, we will present the work of their two main members, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora before they would join forces and also, we will review their massive hit-making catalog with revamped versions from members of some of the most popular bands from the '80s. The Many Faces Of Bon Jovi is a fantastic album that showcases the work of one of the most admired hard-rock bands of our time. Also, remember that the album is not available on any streaming platforms. 

VA - The Many Faces Of Van Halen (3 CD, 2019/FLAC)

 Van Halen formed in 1974, but emerged in public view with the 1978 release of their self-titled debut album, which quickly established them as the hottest American hard-rock band since Aerosmith. After 30 years and 11 studio releases - four of which reached #1 - Van Halen has sold more than 56 million records in the U.S., which places them among the top 20 best-selling artists of all time. In The Many Faces of Van Halen, we will dig deep into their story, it's members' collaborations, influences, and the band's fantastic catalog. With fantastic artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Van Halen is an essential addition to our Many Faces collection, and, remember that the album is not available on streaming platforms! 

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

  

Another release from the series Many Faces. This time, the veterans of NWOBHM got the great and terrible Judas Priest. In the treklist three-disc box you will find both the names of superstars of a heavy scene, and the names are not much untwisted, but the whole collection leaves a surprisingly strong and strong impression.

VA - The Many Faces Of Alice Cooper [3 CD, 2017/FLAC]

 

In the early 70's, Alice Cooper was a five-member band that became one of the biggest exponents of glam rock and whose fame reached global proportions, with gold and platinum albums around the world thanks to albums like Love It To Death, Killer, School's Out and Billion Dollar Babies. In 1975, the band breaks up and Alice Cooper became a solo artist whose popularity reaches until today thanks to hits like Poison and Only Women Bleed. The Many Faces Of Alice Cooper presents the full story, including material from both the original band members and Alice as solo artist, as well as highlighting their most iconic repertoire. The Many Faces Of Alice Cooper is a truly exceptional album, especially for those of you who considers yourself a rock music lover.

VA - The Many Faces Of Elton John (3 CD, 2019/FLAC)

 

 
Sir Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, has been for a great part of the past five decades, one of the dominant forces in rock and pop music, especially during the 1970s, when he produced hits like "Your Song," "Rocket Man", "Bennie and the Jets," and "Crocodile Rock." He has sold more than 250 million albums and over 100 million singles, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He has also won five Grammy awards and one Academy Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him number 49 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. John has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In The Many Faces of Elton John we will embark on a journey that will give us a profound insight into the career of one the pop music's most legendary superstars. We will enjoy some of his collaborations, his early -and rarely heard- early works and his work as producer for other artists. On top of this, we will revisit his incredible catalog and we will enjoy many of his well-known hits performed by the legendary Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. With stellar artwork and remastered sound, The Many Faces of Elton is a brand-new addition to our Many Faces collection and for sure will be an essential part of your music library.  

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

 Alongside Yes, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Genesis, King Crimson has been one of the most emblematic British progressive rock bands of all time. Always creatively led by Robert Fripp, the group has gone through numerous member changes and sound mutations. After several years of hard work, Music Brokers is proud to present The Many Faces Of King Crimson, an album where we will find hard to find works and lesser known projects from most of the members that at some point were part of the band. 

The Many Faces Of King Crimson is a monumental project, a triple album where we can listen to the solo work of drummer Andy McCulloch, lyricist Pete Sinfield, bassist Boz Burrell, drummer Ian Wallace, singer and bassist Gordon Haskell, the exotic percussionist Jamie Muir, drummers Michael Giles and Pat Mastelotto, stick player Trey Gunn, drummer Bill Rieflin (current member of Crimson), bassist John Wetton, the sax player Mel Collins, pianist Keith Tippett, bassist Tony Levin, drummer Jerry Marotta, singer and bassist Greg Lake, multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, guitarist Adrian Belew and obviously their supreme leader: Robert Fripp. With exquisite cover art and remastered sound, The Many Faces Of King Crimson is an exquisite album, a fundamental collection not only for fans of King Crimson, but for all the lovers of progressive rock and great music in general.

VA - The Many Faces Of Yes [3 CD, 2014/FLAC]

 

The Many Faces of Yes presents an unknown side of the band, with recordings by the group as a whole and also by solo members, including rarities and other gems. On CD 1, "The BBC Sessions", the group is presented in their original lineup (Jon Anderson on vocals, Peter Banks on guitar, Bill Bruford on drums, Chris Squire on bass and Tony Kaye on keyboards) with their performanc es in the London's BBC Radio. CD 2 is titled "Before and After Yes' Projects" and contains songs by several members of the group recorded before and after they were part of the band. CD 3 is titled "Playin' Their Favourite Songs" and its name says it all. Members and former members of Yes playing songs from Pink Floyd, Genesis and even the AOR classic "More Than A Feeling" by Boston.

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

 

 

Before the world knew Bob Dylan, songs were inevitably about a boy-girl relationship or about dancing. Due to his folk background, Bob Dylan songs had a poetic and existential lyric content which after him was incorporated into rock culture. That's how we can find among Dylan fans legendary artists such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jack White and even Guns N'Roses, who achieved great success with their own version of Knockin' On Heaven's Door. In the Many Faces of Bob Dylan we present: in the first two CDs, 28 new versions by the artist, a real treasure that now is available to his fans. In addition, CD 3 is dedicated to the Greenwich Village scene that gave birth to his career, with artists like Joan Baez and Dave Van Ronk. The Many Faces Of Bob Dylan is an essential album both for his countless fans and for anyone interested in the evolution of popular music for the last 50 years.

VA - The Many Faces Of Emerson, Lake & Palmer [3 CD, 2015/FLAC]

 

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) is one of the most popular and successful english progressive rock bands in history. The main characteristics that made the trio so popular were their technical skills and their showmanship. It wasn't very usual -back then- to see such technically proficient musicians like keith Emerson (keyboards) or Carl Palmer (drums) to develop such a highly-visual concert experience; which in fact made an often quite complex music genre, instantly appealing to a broad audience.

The Many Faces of Emeron, Lake & Palmer is a key release that shows uknown aspects of their successful career.

VA - The Many Faces Of Genesis [3 CD, 2015] [FLAC]

  

Genesis is a unique case in the world of popular music, as it began its career as a cult band and despite losing its lead singer, the charismatic Peter Gabriel, they moved on with then-drummer Phil Collins as front man, which brought them massive and unexpected success in the 80s.

In this chapter of our The Many Faces series, we explore Genesis' inner world, including some of its members' rare side-projects, their collaborations, versions of some of their most iconic songs and the early-stages of the band, when they were still a bunch of teens who hardly imagined they would become one of the greatest bands of all times.

The Many Faces Of Genesis is an essential album, that showcases the hidden stories behind a unique band.

VA - The Many Faces of Doors [3 CD, 2015] [FLAC]

 

No one can deny that The Doors is one of the essentials bands in the history of rock. With tons of charisma (let's not forget that -at the time- Jim Morrison was referred by the press as "the American Mick Jagger"), a very personal sound and with an incredible catalog, The Doors have become not only a key band of the genre, but also a source of inspiration for countless artists. In this triple album, 'The Many Faces Of The Doors' we get into the secret world of the band, with hard-to-find tracks, side projects by its members, remakes and also, their roots. With a great cover art, a selection of songs that took a couple of years of work to secure, a remastered sound and liner notes, The Many Faces Of The Doors is a unique album, which is already being praised by many fans of the band.

VA - The Many Faces of Pink Floyd [3 CD, 2013] [FLAC]

  

The Many Faces Of Pink Floyd is a wonderful, truly stunning album... a 3CD labour of love, the likes of which are rarely seen on the market.

CD 1 contains Dark Side Of The Moon (in full) as interpreted by luminaries of the world rock scene (members of King Crimson, Yes, The Doors, Toto and Asia, among others).

CD 2 features ten key tracks of The Wall, two from Wish You Were Here and two psychedelic era classic quartets by musicians such as Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson and British Psychic TV freaks, among many others.

CD 3 meanwhile, is even more spectacular, as it presents material from all the great musicians who participated in the group's record: saxophonist Dick Parry (Money, Us And Them), singer Clare Torry (The Great Gig In The Sky) guitarist Snowy White (the tours of Animals and Roger Waters solo), producer Norman Smith (The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn) and keyboardist Peter Wood (the tour of The Wall) and there are even songs from the obscure bluesmen who inspired Syd Barrett to christen the band: Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. With beautifully mastered sound and spectacular cover art, The Many Faces Of Pink Floyd is a unique album, and one that every fan of the group will enjoy, learn from and marvel over.