Yes - Tormato (1978/2013) [24-192]

Tormato is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock band Yes. It was released on 22 September 1978 on Atlantic Records, and is their last album with singer Jon Anderson and keyboardist Rick Wakeman before their departure from the group in 1980. After touring their previous album Going for the One (1977), the band entered rehearsals in London to record a follow-up. The album was affected by various problems, such as internal disputes over the direction of the music and artwork, and the departure of engineer Eddy Offord early into the sessions, resulting in the group producing the album themselves. 

•     Jon Anderson – vocals, 10-string Alvarez guitar (1, 5 and 8)
•     Steve Howe – Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar, Martin 000–45, Fender Broadcaster, Gibson ES-175, Gibson acoustic guitar, mandolin, Spanish guitar, vocals
•     Chris Squire – harmonised Rickenbacker bass, Gibson Thunderbird bass, bass pedals, piano (2), vocals
•     Rick Wakeman – Birotron, Hammond organ, Polymoog synthesizer, piano, harpsichord, RMI Electra Piano
•     Alan White – drums, military snare drum (1), glockenspiel, crotales, cymbals, bell tree, drum synthesizer (5), gongs, vibraphone, vocals (4)

1.  Future Times/Rejoice 6:46
2.  Don't Kill The Whale 3:55
3.  Madrigal 2:27
4.  Release, Release 5:44
5.  Arriving UFO 6:07
6.  Circus Of Heaven 4:31
7.  Onward 4:05
8.  On The Silent Wings Of Freedom 7:47

Graham Nash: Live – Songs For Beginners – Wild Tales (2 CD, 2022) [FLAC-HD]

Graham Nash: Live’ is the unique project on which Nash revisits his first two classic solo albums, ‘Songs For Beginners’ and ‘Wild Tales,’ recorded live in concert.

The live albums were recorded in 2019, each in their entirety with their songs in familiar sequence. Nash was joined on stage by a seven-piece band led by his longtime collaborators, Shane Fontayne (guitar and vocals) and Todd Caldwell (keyboards and vocals), The album was mixed by Grammy Award winner Kevin Killen and mastered by Grammy Award winner Bob Ludwig.

‘Songs For Beginners’

01. Military Madness

02. Better Days

03. Wounded Bird

04. I Used To Be King

05. Be Yourself

06. Simple Man

07. Man In the Mirror

08. There’s Only One

09. Sleep Song

10. Chicago

11. We Can Change the World

‘Wild Tales’

12. Wild Tales

13. Hey You (Looking At the Moon)

14. Prison Song

15. You’ll Never Be the Same

16. And So It Goes

17. Grave Concern

18. Oh! Camil (the Winter Soldier)

19. I Miss You

20. On the Line

21. Another Sleep Song

The Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach (1972-2016) [24-192]

Released shortly after the death of guitar legend Duane Allman, „Eat A Peach“ occupies an important transitional spot in the Allman Brothers' discography. The leading three tracks, recorded after Duane's death, point the way toward the band's future. While still rooted in the group's blues-jam roots, these songs show the Allmans angling closer to the melodic country style that was guitarist Dicky Betts's forte.

Peter Green discography 1970-2003 [FLAC]

Peter Allen Greenbaum (29 October 1946 – 25 July 2020), known professionally as Peter Green, was an English blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. As the founder of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Green founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 after a stint in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and quickly established the new band as a popular live act in addition to a successful recording act, before departing in 1970. Green's songs, such as "Albatross", "Black Magic Woman", "Oh Well", "The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)" and "Man of the World", appeared on singles charts, and several have been adapted by a variety of musicians.

Green was a major figure in the "second great epoch" of the British blues movement. Eric Clapton praised his guitar playing, and B.B. King commented, "He has the sweetest tone I ever heard; he was the only one who gave me the cold sweats." His trademark sound included string bending, vibrato, and economy of style.

1970 - Peter Green - The End Of The Game

1979 - Peter Green - In The Skies

1980 - Peter Green - Little Dreamer

1981 - Peter Green - Whatcha Gonna Do

1981 - Peter Green - White Sky

1983 - Peter Green - Kolors

1985 - Peter Green's Katmandu - A Case For The Blues

1988 - Peter Green - Legend

1997 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Peter Green Splinter Group

1998 - Peter Green Splinter Group - The Robert Johnson Songbook

1999 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Destiny Road

1999 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Soho Live at Ronnie Scott's

2000 - Peter Green Splinter Group - HotFoot Powder

2001 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Blues Don't Change

2001 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Time Traders

2003 - Peter Green Splinter Group - Reaching The Cold 100

Ry Cooder - Transmission Impossible (3 CD, 2017/FLAC)

Three discs of live recordings of Ry Cooder, taped throughout his impressive career.

Disc 1: live fm broadcast recorded at the Radio Ranch, Cleveland, OH, 12th December 1972

Disc 2: live fm broadcast recorded at the Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, 7th July 1974

Disc 3: live fm broadcast recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland, 9th July 1990

Livin' Blues – The First Five + Bonus CD (6 CD , 2019) [FLAC]

First 5 albums by famous Dutch blues band Livin' Blues with bonus disc 

Contains the albums:

• Hell's Session
• Wang Dang Doodle
• Bamboozle
• Rocking At The Tweed Mill
• Ram Jam Josey

plus

Non Album Singles (A&B Sides) & Single Versions 1968-1974

Rory Gallagher - Deuce (1971/2022 - 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, 4 CD) [FLAC]

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rory Gallagher’s “Deuce” sophomore solo album from 1971, a deluxe CD boxset has been released by UMC.

The extensive celebratory release digs deep into the Rory Gallagher Archives and include a new mix of the original album, twenty-eight previously unreleased alternate takes, a six-song 1972 BBC Radio ‘In Concert’, and seven Radio Bremen radio session tracks. 

Warren Haynes - Ashes & Dust (Deluxe edition, 2015) [24-96

 

Thirty-five years in to his career, Warren Haynes returns home to the Appalachian mountains for "Ashes & Dust," a collaboration between the veteran jam-band guitarist and vocalist and the adventurous acoustic band Railroad Earth. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Haynes grew up in a center of bluegrass and mountain music. Yet he gained his reputation with his hard-charging, blues-rock band Gov't Mule; in a lengthy stint with the Allman Brothers Band; and occasional appearances with the Grateful Dead. Known for his beefy, adventurous solos, Haynes takes an earthier approach on "Ashes & Dust."


The collection includes a moody version "Coal Tattoo," the Billy Edd Wheeler classic on hard-working miners. Grace Potter duets with Haynes on a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Gold Dust Woman," which is both ethereal and muscular. Haynes brings in former Allman Brothers cohorts Oteil Burbridge on bass and Marc Quinones on percussion for "Spots of Time," the album's most expansive, jam-scene tune. It's not a surprise since Haynes co-wrote it with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead. Haynes has long been known for fitting into a variety of ensembles. "Ashes & Dust" expands that reputation, revealing just how wide-ranging his talents are.

Metallica 1983-2018 [FLAC]

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, whose releases include fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the founding "big four" of thrash metal alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. As of 2003, the line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett (who joined the band in 1983) and bassist Robert Trujillo (a member since 2003) alongside Hetfield and Ulrich. Previous members of the band are lead guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to found the band Megadeth), and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. The band also had a long collaboration with producer Bob Rock, who produced all of its albums from 1990 to 2003 and served as a temporary bassist between the departure of Newsted and the hiring of Trujillo.

Kill 'Em All (1983)

Ride the Lightning (1984)

Master of Puppets (1986)

...And Justice for All (1988)

Metallica (1991)

Load (1996)

Reload (1997)

St. Anger (2003)

Death Magnetic (2008)

Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)

Bad Company - Desolation Angels (40th Anniversary Edition) (2019 Remaster) [24-96]

Desolation Angels is the fifth studio album by English rock supergroup Bad Company, released on March 17, 1979. Paul Rodgers revealed on In the Studio with Redbeard (which devoted an episode to Desolation Angels) that the album's title came from the 1965 novel of the same name by Jack Kerouac. The title was almost used 10 years previous to name the second album from Rodgers' previous band, Free, which in the end was called simply Free. 

The album was remastered and re-released in 1994. In 2019, Rhino put out a deluxe edition to honor the 40th anniversary with many alternate versions and bonus tracks. 

•     Paul Rodgers – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesisers
•     Mick Ralphs – guitar, keyboards
•     Boz Burrell – bass
•     Simon Kirke – drums

Grateful Dead - Aoxomoxoa (50th Ann. Edition, 2019) [24-192]

 

The two-CD deluxe edition features two mixes of the album – one being a “fully remastered” version from the original 1969 mix and the other remastered from the definitive 1971 band-produced mix. These are both on the first disc. The second CD features unreleased live music dating back to January 24-26, 1969.

Grateful Dead audiovisual archivist Dave Lemieux comments in the press release, “In 1969, for their third album, the Grateful Dead eschewed outside producers and created Aoxomoxoa themselves, beginning a run of self-produced albums that would continue until 1977. Scrapping the first sessions, which were recorded to eight-track tape, the Dead now had 16 tracks with which to experiment their psychedelic sound, with an album that included entirely Robert Hunter-penned lyrics for the first time.” The LP introduced such all-time favorites as “St. Stephen” and “China Cat Sunflower.”

Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Works Volume 1 (Remastered 2017) [24-96]

Works Volume 1 is the fifth studio album by English progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released as a double album in March 1977 on Atlantic Records. Following their world tour supporting Brain Salad Surgery (1973), the group took an extended break before they reconvened in 1976 to record a new album. They were now tax exiles and recorded new material in London and overseas in Montreux, Switzerland and Paris, France. Works Volume 1 features a side dedicated for each member to write and arrange their own tracks, while the fourth side features songs performed collectively. Keith Emerson recorded his Piano Concerto No. 1, Greg Lake wrote several songs with lyricist Peter Sinfield, and Carl Palmer recorded tracks of varied musical styles. 

Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses (40th Anniversary Edition - A Steven Wilson Stereo Remix) [24-96]

2018 marks 50 years since progressive folk-rock band Jethro Tull jumped onto the British music scene. To kick off this exciting anniversary year, we present you with the 40th anniversary of "Heavy Horses", a double album-set released by Parlophone Records. This edition will feature the original album, plus associated studio recordings.

Yes - Fragile (1971) [24-192] + Isolated Bass Tracks [FLAC]

Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes, released on 12 November 1971 by Atlantic Records. It was the band's first album to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman, who replaced Tony Kaye after the group had finished touring their breakthrough record, The Yes Album (1971).

Soundgarden - Superunknown (20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition) [4 CD, 2014] [FLAC]

 

In 2014 we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Soundgarden's massive album Superunknown which to date has sold 9 million albums worldwide and is certified five times platinum by the RIAA in the US. Both a critical and commercial success, in 1994 Superunknown debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts and earned the band two Grammys for the singles 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Spoonman' in 1995. As relevant today as they were in 1994, the multi-platinum-selling Soundgarden continues to be in the Top 10 most played artists on Active Rock radio and the band's top 4 most played radio songs - accumulating over 1 million in total airplay and 4 billion in total audience to date - are all from this very beloved album: 'Black Hole Sun', 'Fell on Black Days', 'Spoonman' and 'The Day I Tried To Live'. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked the album as one of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and the 100 Greatest Albums of the Nineties.

Lonnie Brooks 1975-1997 [FLAC]

Lonnie Brooks (born Lee Baker Jr., December 18, 1933 – April 1, 2017 was an American blues singer and guitarist.

Over the course of his career, guitarist/vocalist Lonnie Brooks came a long way. From his early days backing zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier to his years as a hit-producing Gulf Coast R&B artist to his emergence as an innovative Chicago bluesman, Lonnie created an instantly recognizable, signature sound and style. Combining rock ‘n’ roll, Memphis soul, Cajun boogie, country twang and hard Chicago blues, Brooks defied simple classification. His massive voice and blistering guitar playing made every song he performed his own. And as anyone who ever saw him in concert can attest, his live performances were legendary for kick-starting a party and spreading a rollicking good time.

1975 Lonnie Brooks - Sweet Home Chicago (1992 US Evidence ECD 26001-2)

1975 Lonnie Brooks - Sweet Home Chicago (2002 Limited Edition LDR 3197)

1979 Lonnie Brooks - Bayou Lightning (2000 ALCD 4714)

1986 Lonnie Brooks - Wound Up Tight (ALCD 4751)

1988 Lonnie Brooks - Live From Chicago - Bayou Lightning Strikes (1988 ALCD 4759)

1993 Lonnie Brooks - Let's Talk It Over (Delmark DD-660)

1995 Lonnie Brooks - Reconsider Baby (UK Orbis BLU NC 040)

1996 Lonnie Brooks - Roadhouse Rules (Alligator ALCD 4843)

1997 Lonnie Brooks - Deluxe Edition (ALCD 5602)

Bill Wyman 1974-2015 [FLAC]

As a member of the Rolling Stones for three decades, Bill Wyman established himself among the greatest bassists in rock & roll history; in tandem with drummer Charlie Watts, he belonged to one of the most stalwart rhythm sections in popular music, perfectly complementing the theatrics of Mick Jagger and the gritty guitar leads of Keith Richards.

1974 - Monkey Grip

1976 - Stone Alone

1982 - Bill Wyman

1992 - Stuff

2015 - Back to Basics

Pearl Jam discography [1991-2020] [FLAC-HD + 320]

  

Pearl Jam is an American rock band, formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has comprised Eddie Vedder (lead vocals), Mike McCready (lead guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass). The band's fifth member is drummer Matt Cameron (also of Soundgarden), who has been with the band since 1998. Boom Gaspar (piano) has also been a session/touring member with the band since 2002. Drummers Dave Krusen, Matt Chamberlain, Dave Abbruzzese and Jack Irons are former members of the band.

Thin Lizzy - Rock Legends (6 CD, 2020) [FLAC + 320]

 

To celebrate 50 years of Thin Lizzy Universal Music are releasing Rock Legends, a 6CD+DVD box set that features an astonishing 74 unreleased tracks.

This box covers the band’s whole career with audio newly mastered by Andy Pearce. The content encompasses a raft of unreleased material including demos, radio sessions, live recordings and rare single edits. The track listing has been compiled by Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham and Lizzy expert Nick Sharp from a collection of newly discovered tapes most of which have never been heard before.

Warren Zevon – Transmission Impossible (3 CD, 2016)

 

Legendary Broadcasts From The 1970s - 1990s

CD1: From an FM broadcast live at The Record Plant, Sausalito, C.A. 27th July 1978.

CD2: Live broadcast from The Metro, Boston, USA by WBCN FM 29th September 1982.

CD3: From A Live FM Broadcast At The Empire Concert Club. Cleveland, OH 5th January 1992.