[2003] Untinted - Sources for Madlib's Shades of Blue [VA] 'FLAC''

  November 29, 2018   , , , ,   1 comment   Edit
Untinted - Sources for Madlib's Shades of Blue


This is a great introduction to jazz for those who may be brought into the form from Madlib's Shades of Blue. This is the exciting corner of jazz during the mid-late-60s, by some big names if not necessarily the BIG names that even non-jazz fans know. All of these tracks are great selections for this compilation, but Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew" stood out most to me. Maybe that's because I hadn't heard it before AND it is a great performance. The Andrew Hill tune, "Illusion", mentioned in the previous review, is also a standout. Heck, I could list every track as a standout, and Madlib did a good job on the sequencing because every song flows after the next in a sensible manner.

If you are new to jazz, this is a safe purchase for you to get a sampling of great music from different artists. If you are a sometimes listener, this will probably convince you to search more albums by the artists included. If you're a long time fan, you may still want this for the couple of songs you don't have, or to have the collection on one disc. It's that good.

Genre : Jazz, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz.
Quality : FLAC



[2003] The Family Secret [Oteil & The Peacemakers] ''FLAC''

  November 22, 2018   , , , , , , , ,   1 comment   Edit
The Family Secret


This CD is a hidden gem of modern jazz headed by a brilliant master of the six string bass guitar. This is very creative, non-derivative jazz-rock fusion. True fusion, not R&B/Brazilian inspired smooth happy jazz. Although Oteil's playing is very much influenced by drummers and the R&B/funk influence is there too, the music is another branch on the tree started by Miles and branched into Tony Williams Lifetime, Return to Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra.

A lot of people tout Victor Wooten, but Oteil is right there with Victor, Marcus Miller, Alphonso Johnson and whoever else you can think of.

Genre : Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Funk, Pop Jazz, Jazz Rock, Soul, Funk, Smooth Jazz.
Quality : FLAC



[1995] Beat Street [Rick Braun] ''FLAC''

  November 21, 2018   , , ,   No comments   Edit
Beat Street


This CD is everything we love Rick Braun for. Smooth, clean, grooves; sensual lush melodies with a touch of funk. In my opinion, RB blows away any popular jazz trumpeter today, and if you love good horn, you can't go wrong with this CD.
Rick Braun has the beat. The infectious rhythm. The pizzazz. No doubt about it.
A couple of the cuts on this 1995 album appear on the1999 Best Of album such as Groovis and Cadillac Slim.
Never-the-less, this cd is a hreat addition to the Rick Braun section of your trumpet library.

Genre : Jazz, Funk, Smooth Jazz.
Quality : FLAC



[1975] Funky Stuff [Soul Media] ''FLAC''

  November 18, 2018   , , , , , , ,   3 comments   Edit
Funky Stuff


This album is incredible, truly well-named -- funky stuff, indeed. Fat bass, good variety of guitar sounds, nice horns and organ, crisp drums ... it is an instant favorite!
Instruments and song writing is on point. Great cover of Kool and the Gang's "Funky Stuff"... and track 2 "Funky Motion" is absolute killer! The reissue ain't cheap though!

Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Flute,  Producer – Jiro Inagaki
Electric Piano – Hiromasa Suzuki
Drums – Hajime Ishimatsu
Bass – Akira Okazawa
Guitar – Hiroshi Yasukawa
Trombone – Takashi Imai

This guys are asome, i listened this album like, i don't know, i lose the count...

Genre : Jazz, Jazz Soul, Jazz Rock, Jazz Funk, Fusion, Funk.
Quality : FLAC



[1974] Libertango [Astor Piazzolla] ''FLAC''

  November 16, 2018      No comments   Edit
Libertango


Perhaps the most interested work of Astor Piazzolla in this CD is Libertango. There are many other work named Meditando, Violentando that was presented in Paris a long time ago. You will also find to much pleasure listening Las cuatro estaciones portenias.
This CD in interesting for those new listeners of Astor Piazzola.

Genre : Tango
Quality : FLAC



[2000] When No One Is Watching We Are Invisible [Jori Hulkkonen] ''FLAC''

  October 09, 2018   , , , ,   No comments   Edit
When No One Is Watching We Are Invisible


Jori Hulkkonens music is without comparison the best in my cellection of house. In this album he experiments a little with other styles such as electro, but the production is still gentle and sofisticated, and the Hulkkonen magic is always there. I especially like the way he accomplishes high sofistication with a minimum of components. There are no trendy sounds or cheap effects to disturb the graceful, cozy and somewhat melancholic felling of the album as a whole. Some may say that Hulkkonen's version of house sounds a little old (mid 90's), but I'd say they've just misinterpreted the minimalistic method in his composing and production.

Genre : Electronic, Deep House, Minimal, Chill.
Quality : FLAC



[1978] The Crunch And Beyond [Rah Band] ''FLAC''

  October 08, 2018   , ,   No comments   Edit
The Crunch And Beyond


Though he had the help of a few musicians, the Rah Band's first album was pretty much the project of multi-instrumentalist Richard Hewson, most famous as an arranger of noted recordings on the Apple label by the Beatles, James Taylor, and Mary Hopkin. In a limited sense, The Crunch & Beyond was ahead of its time, presenting instrumentals with dance rhythms centered around synthesizers. But while the title track got to number six in the U.K. (and was also a hit in several other countries, though not the U.S.), in other ways, the record sounds horribly dated at a few decades' remove. Much of the album presents basic early synth-pop riffs set to elementary dance rhythms, and these are often unmemorably cheesy, sometimes sounding like backing tracks that are missing the vocalist. Jazz fusion and disco influences criss-cross, as well as a slight layer of the kind of novelty associated with earlier electronic-based instrumentals done in hopes of cracking the pop market by the likes of Jean-Jacques Perrey. Some traces of reggae and dub (and, in "Woogie Boogie," rockabilly) are found in some of the more creative tracks, and this is a more serious and artistic endeavor than those by artists such as Perrey. Still, the material's not too substantial, and indeed enervating over in full-album dosage.

Genre : Pop, Pop Rock.
Quality : FLAC



[2016] It's Immaterial [Black Marble] ''FLAC''

  October 07, 2018   , , ,   No comments   Edit
It's Immaterial


I am very happy with Black Marbles direction. I was pleasantly surprised to see they are continuing to put out solid work after the very good "A Different Arrangement" album. "It's Immaterial" is much more uplifting than ADA. If one would have told me that Immaterial was more positive I would have not been pleased as the darkness of ADA is what was so appealing to me. However, to me it works for Black Marble as they stay true to themselves. Although both albums are completely different they are not different that you won't enjoy them both in there own right. They just will leave you feeling different emotions. If ADA leaves you Cold or Mechanical, It's Immaterial will leave you Warm and hopefull.

Genre : Pop, Pop Rock, Electronic, Indie.
Quality : FLAC



[2004] Coldharbour Sessions 2004 [Mixed By Markus Schulz] ''FLAC''

  October 06, 2018   , , , , ,   No comments   Edit
Coldharbour Sessions 2004


Back in the pre-millenium days, there was a genre of electronic music called "trance" that at its best was creative, lively, complex, multi-layered, and yes, entrancing. DJ's and producers including Sasha/Digweed, Jerry Bonham, Nick Warren, Paul van Dyk, and (sometimes, at least) Paul Oakenfold crafted brilliantly energetic and uplifting mixes from this music, which slowly but surely built an enthusiastic audience of clubbers, partiers, and headphone freaks in Europe and around the world.

However, as so often is the case in the entertainment business, success brought an overt watering-down of the music. Something called "Euro-trance" or "Dutch trance" almost overnight became the flavor of the month in electronic dance music, and there quickly emerged a horrifying proliferation of dull, samey, paint-by-numbers trance tracks and mixes that essentially ruined the genre almost completely. While "trance" numbers climbed the top 40 dance charts, people who craved something truly creative and original were forced to evolve their tastes toward progressive house, which tended increasingly toward darker-sounding textures and sounds.

Now, even as "progressive" dance music has tended to wither over the past several years, there are signs that higher-energy trance may be experiencing something of a creative comeback. This two-cd mix by Markus Schulz is certainly evidence of this. The music is fresh, uptempo (130+ bpm), complex, rich, and best of all, 100% cheese-free. For those who had despaired that what has become known as "trance" had totally devolved into Limburger, I can only recommend this set. It'll bring a smile to your face and maybe even tears to your eyes.

Genre : Trance, Electronic, Dance, Eurodance, Progressive.
Quality : FLAC



[2015] Once Upon A Time In Japan [Brawther & Alixkun] ''FLAC Vinyl Rip''

  September 23, 2018   , , , ,   3 comments   Edit
Once Upon A Time In Japan


This is one of those albums that you will never find in other place, only here. Has a touch of retro music like ''Gapul'' and ''Italo Disco'' (go check youtube to know more about this, is really cool music), but also a little of ''Techno'' from 90' and somes track of chill too.
Highlights on the album for me are Chi Chi Chi Gan Kanon, I Got A Rhythm, Its Gonna Be Alright, Sunset and Deep Loop.

Genre : Retro, Gapul, Electronic, Techno, ClassicHouse, 
Quality : FLAC (Vinyl Rip)





[2013] Endless Fantasy [Anamanaguchi] ''FLAC''

  September 21, 2018   , , ,   No comments   Edit
Endless Fantasy


Do you like NES chiptunes? Then you like Anamanaguchi. That's all you need to know.
Unlike previous albums from Anamanaguchi, this album had to grow on me a little. Not as concise and conceptual as previous releases I still found myself really liking this album. Previous albums seemed to tell a story but this one really felt like the band was fine tuning their craft. They never cease to amaze me with the many layers of sounds that they create to create a a pretty fun album. Highlights on the album for me are Echobo, Planet, John Hughes, Akira and In the Basement.

Genre : 16-bit, 8-Bit, Electronic, Chiptune, 
Quality : FLAC





[1998] Fantasma [Cornelius] ''FLAC''

  September 12, 2018   , , ,   No comments   Edit
Fantasma


A must have for fans of Beck or interesting music in general. Beautiful and emotional, it pushes the boundaries of genre. If you can enjoy amazing instrumental music like Tortoise or DJ Shadow, you need this and probably already have it. There are a lot of Japanese lyrics here though, so if you NEED English vocals you can sing along to (I know there are those of you out there), this may not be for you...

Genre : Alternative Rock, Rock, Electronic, Ambient.
Quality : FLAC



[2007] Cryptograms [Deerhunter] ''FLAC''

  August 14, 2018      No comments   Edit
Cryptograms


As a new listener to Deerhunter, I was introduced to the band's music just three weeks ago through their most recent release "Halcyon Digest". Well... "Cryptograms" is nothing like "Halcyon Digest". While the latter features mostly songs that are more structured in rock and pop elements (and beautifully so), "Cryptograms" is dream music. The way the album is constructed, it is like waking up from a dream and watching the sun rise.
There are quiet, meditative passages which echo Robert Fripp and Brian Eno in places, using electronic sounds in combination with guitars, bass and drums in a way that induces emotion and contemplation. There are some numbers that are more up-tempo and which resemble Joy Division in regard to the drumming and bass playing. Then there are songs with traditional guitars/bass/drums/vocals arrangements that resemble lo-fi dream pop.
It might be hard for the uninitiated listener to take all of this CD this in at once because of the way it jumps around a bit stylistically, but if by the time you first hear "Cryptograms" you have already decided this band can do little wrong, you will love this CD. Even if you don't know what to expect, it is full of beautiful surprises.

Genre : Alternative Rock.
Quality : FLAC



[2013] Chrono Trigger Symphony Volume 1,2 & 3 [The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra] ''FLAC''

  August 07, 2018   ,   No comments   Edit
Chrono Trigger Symphony Volume 1

The reproduction of the video game music keeps all sense of nostalgia and adds a massive amount of quality and artistry to the music. Blake is a master.
I've listened to all 3 volumes of this collection on youtube repeatedly because until recently the only way to get this music is through iTunes (UNTIL NOW). FLAC VERSION IS HERE GUYS!

Genre : Game Soundtrack, Orchestral.
Quality : FLAC



Chrono Trigger Symphony Volume 2


Genre : Game Soundtrack, Orchestral.
Quality : FLAC



Chrono Trigger Symphony Volume 3


Genre : Game Soundtrack, Orchestral.
Quality : FLAC


[1998] Ki-Oku [DJ Krush & Toshinori Kondo] ''FLAC''

  June 30, 2018   , ,   No comments   Edit
Ki-Oku


I've being coming back to this album for years and recommending it to anyone who will listen to me. The trumpet playing is phenomenal, it just hangs there being pulling this way and that. It was the same pull for me as "Kind of Blue" and Ravel's Piano Trio stuff. How can you recommend music to people?

Genre : Lo-Fi, Electronic, Jazzy Hip-Hop.
Quality : FLAC




[1999-2008] In Search Of Sunrise Collection [Mixed By Tiesto] ''FLAC''

  June 26, 2018   , , , ,   6 comments   Edit
This post is in honor of the old Tiesto. That Tiesto who made asomes albums and sets for years, that Tiesto who made a series of albums so beautiful and relaxing like ''In Search Of Sunrise''.
In Search of Sunrise is remarkable. Track after track the sweetness just refuses to leave me alone. The opening is epic and makes me get goosebumps. Tiësto is just the man, and i think all of the Sunrises must be heard...

In Search Of Sunrise


Genre : Trance.
Quality : FLAC

>>> Walhalla


In Search Of Sunrise 2


Genre : Trance, House.
Quality : FLAC

>>> Perception (New Vocal Mix)


In Search Of Sunrise 3 Panama


Genre : Techno, Dance, Trance.
Quality : FLAC



In Search Of Sunrise 4 Latin America


Genre : Techno, Dance, Trance.
Quality : FLAC



In Search Of Sunrise 5 Los Angeles


Genre : Techno, Dance, Trance.
Quality : FLAC



In Search Of Sunrise 6 Ibiza


Genre : Techno, Dance, Trance.
Quality : FLAC

>>>Dancing Water



In Search Of Sunrise 7 Asia


Genre : Techno, Dance, Trance.
Quality : FLAC

>>>Wasted



Of course there are a lot of others series of albums in the trance music there i like. I will try to upload more of this in the future.

To finish...


[2017] NieR-Automata [Keiichi Okabe, Kuniyuki Takahashi & Keigo Hoashi] ''FLAC''

  May 11, 2018   , ,   1 comment   Edit
NieR-Automata


Fantastic Soundtrack. While it dosn't have that much tracks for an official game soundtrack... it does make up for it on the tracks length. I mean if you played the game, I shouldn't have had to tell you how amazing the music is.
The first disk is the regular soundtrack.... but when you get to the second and third disks it has different variations of the same track, even in a different language for some.

I wish I could put in to words how amazing this soundtrack is. Unfortunately, anything I write here won't do this game or the OST any lick of service. I highly suggest this soundtrack to anyone that enjoys video game music and anyone that has played this game. You do not need to have played the game to enjoy the soundtrack, but it will certainly add more meaning to some of the tracks. Especially so if you've played the first installment of the Nier series.

Genre : Game, Soundtrack.
Quality : FLAC



Broken Links Fixed!

  January 03, 2018   No comments   Edit
Special Post

As you can see this is a special post, reposting took a while but it's been worth it. Main reason for the dead links was Blargh's account being banned and that's why won't be posting albums for a bit, but I will. So there you have it, the rest of albums are up once again (there are 1 or 2 of them offline but they'll be back soon, don't worry), also one more thing, please don't forget to say ''thanks'' if you get any albums off here. Enjoy. 


Play this while checking out the list below : 



List : 




[1983] Zelda - Carnaval FLAC (before was Mp3)








[1985] Tom Waits - Rain Dogs FLAC (Now Japan Remaster)

[1969] Almendra - Almendra FLAC (Vinyl Rip)






[1963-2012] The Beatles - Please Please Me FLAC (2012 Stereo Remaster- Before was Mono Version)

[1970-1978] Amon Düül II - Yeti FLAC (Now Vinyl Rip)





[1984] Cocteau Twins - Treasure FLAC (Now Vinyl Rip)









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