David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972/2012) [24-192]

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) is the fifth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 16 June 1972 in the United Kingdom through RCA Records. It was co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott and features Bowie's backing band the Spiders from Mars, composed of Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, and Mick Woodmansey. Most of the songs were written about the same time that Bowie's previous album Hunky Dory (1971) was written. After Hunky Dory was completed, recording for Ziggy Stardust began in November 1971 at Trident Studios in London; further sessions were held in early February 1972. 

Elton John - Honky Château (50th Anniversary edition, 2 CD, 2023) [FLAC-HD]

Originally released in May 1972, Honky Château was Elton's step into global superstardom, spawning classics such as "Rocket Man," "Honky Cat" and "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters." His 5th studio album ushered in a to-this-day unparalleled hot streak of classic albums, and was the first time he recorded at the now legendary Château d'Hérouville, a residential recording studio situated 25 miles north-west of Paris. It was here where he and Bernie Taupin were to write – and the band subsequently record – some of the biggest global hits of his career. Elton, Bernie and the band - performing together on record for the first time - decamped to the Château for week's pre-production on Honky Château in January 1972. Bernie brought his typewriter; the band set up in the dining room. Bernie would write lyrics at night and leave them on Elton's piano for him to work on in the morning.

50th Anniversary edition contains the original album and a newly created selection of outtakes from the original session tapes. This 2CD format additionally contains eight live recordings from the Royal Festival Hall show in 1972, where the tracks received their live debut, just a few days after being recorded at the Château. Includes a 40-page booklet containing rare photos, memorabilia and an essay featuring interviews from those who were there at the time.

Pink Floyd: Behind The Wall (BDRip 2011, documentary video mkv)

One of the most influential outfits in the world, Pink Floyd began life as a humble run-of-the-mill R & B band in the late 60s, but set out to redefine a sound and take it to a new and inspiring level, selling over 200 million albums worldwide in the process.

A rare look at the most legendary art-rock band of all time Pink Floyd: Behind The Wall explores the band’s remarkable past, from its first dynamic incarnation of Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and the lively innovation of Syd Barrett, through the inclusion of David Gilmour, the triumph of their feature films Live at Pompeii and The Wall, to the bittersweet smash of Wish You Were Here.

Featuring revealing anecdotes, interviews and rare performance footage Pink Floyd: Behind The Wall chronicles the band from their auspicious beginnings to the Billboard Album Chart champion of all time, Dark Side of the Moon.

VA - Original Album Series: Krautrock 2 (Parzival, Message, Satin Whale, Kin Ping Meh, Gift) (5 CD, 2016/FLAC)

 

CD 1: Parzival - Barock (1973)

CD 2: Message - Synapse (1976)

CD 3: Satin Whale - Lost Mankind (1975)

CD 4: Kin Ping Meh - Concrete (1976)

CD 5: Gift - Blue Apple (1974)

Livin' Blues discography 1969-1995 [FLAC]

The Dutch blues band Livin' Blues was formed in the Hague around 1967, becoming a regular outfit from 1969. The early line-up included Bjorn Toll (vocals), John Lagrand (harmonica), Ted Oberg (guitar), Ruud Fransen (bass) and Niek Dijkhuys (drums) but although the name remained wholesale changes soon took place, bringing in a new singer, Nicko Christiansen, and new bass and drums, Peter Kleinjan and Beer Klaasse, the latter pair being swiftly replaced by Gerard Strutbaum and Cesar Zuiderwijk, while keyboard player Henk Smitskamp was added. Other changes followed through the 70s, by which time the band’s repertoire was more inclined towards rock. Musicians involved included bass players Ruud van Buuren, Jan van der Voort, Jaap van Eijk and André Reynen, drummers John Lejeune, Herman van Boeyen, Cor van Beek, Michel Driessen, Kenny Lamb and Arjen Kamminga; the latter pair played in the band simultaneously for a spell. Smitskamp sometimes played bass, singer Johnny Frederiksz came in, as did organist Paul Vin and guitarist Ron Meyes.

Although best known in the Netherlands, Livin’ Blues also gained a following elsewhere in Europe, especially in Poland. At the start of the 80s, the band included Oberg, Christiansen, Evert Willemstein (bass) and Boris Wassenbergh (drums). Spin-off bands formed by ex-members of the Livin’ Blues included Nitehawk and the J&T Band, while most members also played with other Dutch blues and rock bands. The band recorded from 1968, cutting a few singles with its first album coming in 1969. The band appears to have drifted from the limelight after the early 80s but interest in its recorded work remained high into the new millennium.

Livin' Blues - 1969 - Hell's Session

Livin' Blues - 1970 - Wang Dang Doodle

Livin' Blues - 1972 - Bamboozle

Livin' Blues - 1972 - Rocking At The Tweed Mill

Livin' Blues - 1973 - Ram Jam Josey

Livin' Blues - 1975 - Live '75

Livin' Blues - 1976 - Blue Breeze

Livin' Blues - 1987 - Now

Livin' Blues - 1989 - Snakedance-Live 1989

Livin' Blues - 1992 - A Blues Legend

Livin' Blues - 1993 - The Early Blues Sessions

Livin' Blues - 1995 - Out Of The Blue