YES – Big Generator [Japan SHM-CD mini-LP remastered +5 bonus] , MP3+FLAC


The ’80s sounding’ albums from YES are a different beasts from the band’s discography. ‘90125’ (1983) and ‘Big Generator’ (1987) are huge, bombastic. And there’s many reissues / remasters of both albums, and all sound different.

One of you asked for the best sounding YES “Big Generator” version. Well, if you prefer a quiet vinyl-like output try to get the Audio Fidelity CD AFZ releases, but if like a booming yet clear sound, none rivals this “Big Generator [Japan SHM-CD remastered +5]” pres

OVERKILL – Under The Influence (Digipak 2024 Reissue) , MP3+FLAC, FAKE


As requested, here’s in exclusive the really good sounding 2024 reissue of OVERKILL 1988’s third album “Under The Influence“, their second on major label Atlantic, which secured the band a major exposure and for many a solidified a place in the thrash metal pantheon alongside the ‘big four’ Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.


Mixed by ‘the melodic hard rock guru’ of the ’80s Michael Wagener, “Under The Influence” is more commercial, accessible than previous OVERKILL records, still razor sharp and punchy like few. Musically, it’s matter of tastes; we really enjoy many well done thrash metal albums, and “Under The Influence” is one of them.

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Splink – Don’t Pick the Plums – Live at A New Day Festival 2023 (Live) (2024)


Year of manufacture: 2024
Genre: Progressive Rock / Instrumental / Jam Band
Country: UK

01. Introduction Don’t pick the plums (Live) 01:13
02. Descending into Red (Live) 06:18
03. Kozmosis (Live) 06:55
04. In the Pocket (Live) 03:02
05. Brambling Song (Live) 02:52
06. Swimming in Hot Water (Live) 04:28
07. Jupiter’s Child (Live) 06:10
08. Talking (Live) 00:44
09. Euphoric Wings (Live) 06:34
10. Canterbury (Live) 07:34

Line Up:
– Matt James Evans / guitar, keyboards
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Quiet Riot – Quiet Riot (1978) (Japan Edition 2023 +4)


Year: 1978 (2023)
Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Country: USA

Tracklist:
1 – It’s Not So Funny (03:23)
2 – Mama’s Little Angels (03:02)
3 – Tin Soldier (03:32)
4 – Ravers (03:06)
5 – Back To The Coast (02:48)
6 – Glad All Over (03:09)
7 – Get Your Kicks (02:47)
8 – Look In Any Window (03:41)
9 – Just How You Want It (02:44)
10 – Riot Reunion (02:07)
11 – Fit To Be Tied (03:30)

Ned Greenough – FAWM 2024 – Winter’s Way (2024)


Year of manufacture: 2024
Genre: Progressive Rock / Crossover Prog
Country: USA

Tracklist:
01. First Snow (04:06)
02. The Red Door (05:40)
03. Faeries Wear Gloves (03:50)
04. Pines: Following the Way (02:17)
05. The Weather Oracle (04:09)
06. Flame (03:29)
07. Pines: Snow Flurries (03:40)
08. Second Snow (03:24)
09. The Great Battle of Snow Peoples Everywhere (03:03)
10. Pines: In the Eyes of Millions (01:38)
11. Winter’s Way (11:46)
12. The Red Door (Reprise) (02:42)

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