Brand X - 6 Albums Collection (1976-1980) [2014/FLAC]

 

Brand X are a jazz fusion band formed in London in 1975. They were active until 1980, followed by a reformation between 1992 and 1999, and are currently active following a 2016 reunion. Members have included John Goodsall (guitar), Percy Jones (bass), Robin Lumley (keyboards) and Phil Collins (drums). Goodsall and Jones were the sole constant members throughout the band's existence until October 2020, when Jones left the band.

• John Goodsall - guitars, synthesisers (1975-1980)
• Percy Jones - bass (1975-1980)
• Robin Lumley - keyboards, synthesisers, vocals (1975-1978, 1979-1980)
• Pete Bonas - guitars (1975)
• John Dylan - drums, percussion (1975)
• Phil Spinelli - drums, percussion (1975)
• Phil Collins - drums, percussion, vocals (1975-1977, 1977, 1979)
• Morris Pert - percussion (1976-1979; died 2010)
• Kenwood Dennard - drums, percussion (1977, 1977-1978)
• J. Peter Robinson - keyboards (1978-1980)
• Chuck Burgi - drums, percussion (1978-1979)
• John Giblin - bass (1979-1980)
• Mike Clark - drums, percussion (1979, 1979-1980)

1976 - Unorthodox Behaviour 

1977 - Moroccan Roll 

1977 - Livestock 

1978 - Masques 

1979 - Product 

1980 - Do They Hurt? 

The Glitter Band - Complete Singles Collection (3 CD, 2021/FLAC)

Best known as Gary Glitter’s backup band, were amongst only a handful of backing bands to achieve independent chart success. They were formed from the ashes of the Boston Showband to play on Glitter’s hit singles between 1972 and 1973 and were originally called the Glittermen before changing their name to The Glitter Band in 1973. Shortly after it was suggested by John Rossall (Trombone and Musical Director) that they should record material without Glitter. This collection brings together their entire catalogue of single releases along with the accompanying B-sides all in chronological order across the first two CDs the second of which also contains rare tracks from the 80’s. On top of this on disc three you get the bands only concert release Live at The Marquee from 1986.

Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band - Grow Fins: Rarities 1965–1982 [5 CD, 1999/FLAC]

 

Grow Fins: Rarities 1965–1982 is a 5-CD box set compiled from previously unreleased recordings by Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band. The featured material spans the band's entire career, but focuses mainly on their work up to the late-1960s and the sessions for Beefheart's best-known album, Trout Mask Replica (1969).

Blue Oyster Cult - Original Album Classics (5 CD, 2011/FLAC)

 

1975 On Your Feet Or On Your Knees

1978 Some Enchanted Evening (Live)

1980 Cultosaurus Erectus

1981 Fire Of Unknown Origin

1983 The Revolution By Night

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.