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Revered producer-artist ALAN PARSONS will release the new album “The Secret”, his first in his own name for 15 years, on 26 April via Frontiers Music. It features guest appearances by such notables as Steve Hackett (Genesis), Lou Gramm (Foreigner), Jason Mraz and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, and more. On his first solo studio album since 2004, Parsons — without longtime...
New exciting albums are coming up this spring / summer, let’s check the most relevant advanced singles.One of the greatest American AOR bands from the ’80s are back; FORTUNE will release “Fortune II” via Frontiers Music. Founded by bros. Richard y Mick Fortune, the band released in 1985 what is considered one of the greatest AOR albums of all time....
THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT most popular album, Eye In The Sky, just received a luxury Collector’s Edition release by Legacy Recordings; “Eye In The Sky [35th Anniversary Collector’s Edition]“.The Deluxe Box Set Includes 3 CDs, 2 LPs, 5.1 Surround Mix and Stereo HD Mix of Original Album on Blu-ray, Previously Unreleased Bonus Material, 1982 Replica Poster, and more. A multi-layered...
To the great delight of Alan Parsons’ fans, for the first time on an audio recording, THE ALAN PARSONS SYMPHONIC PROJECT combines the talents of his amazing band with the lush sound of a symphony orchestra, creating a very special show with unmatched quality. On the evening of August 31st, 2013, a large crowd gathered at Parque Pies Descalzos in...
Looking for the definite version of THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT classic “The Turn Of A Friendly Card” release? Well, it gets the Deluxe Anniversary treatment in this expanded, remastered 2-CD edition. Back in the day, Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson were ‘on fire’ and rattled off some unforgettable albums, all great in their own right, but I think “The Turn...
* As you may know, Scottish act PILOT was the core of what would be the stable band for The Alan Parsons Project. Pilot released 3 albums as band during the seventies, but bass player / vocalist David Paton and guitarist Ian Bairnson are famous for becoming members of the Alan Parsons Project.Now Paton, Bairnson, and drummer Stuart Tosh have...
* Legendary British producer and musician ALAN PARSONS released a live recording of the highly successful tour of Germany and Austria that took place in March of 2013, presented on a double CD entitled “LiveSpan“. The set was released some time ago but only available in Germany, now distributed & shipped worldwide. The recording was captured on two sold-out nights...
* The THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT released 10 albums between 1976 and 1987, but it also recorded (never released) “The Sicilian Defence” in 1981. For the first time ever, all 11 albums have been collected together in box set form as ‘The Complete Albums Collection’. Alan Parsons was 19 years old when he earned his first album credit, as assistant...
* THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT masterpiece “I Robot” becomes 35th Anniversary edition. This Japanese ‘Legacy Limited Edition’ exclusively features the high-fidelity ‘Blu-spec CD2’ format (compatible with standard CD players). The set features a remastered version of the album on disc one, and a bonus disc containing 14 additional tracks, nine of which are previously unreleased.Alan Parsons has personally overseen this...
W.A.S.P. – The Midnight Hour; Live ’86 (2020)
Titled "The Midnight Hour; Live '86", this W.A.S.P. show was made available for the first time as digital download format few days ago. The recording was previously released two years… Read more…
XYZ – Hungry [Axe Killer remaster +1] +Extra / Out Of Print
Together with their first album, this was requested here as well, XYZ second release "Hungry" remastered by Axe Killer / Bad Reputation Records including a bonus track. While this strong… Read more…
XYZ – XYZ [Axe Killer remaster +1] Out Of Print
This baby was requested here as well, XYZ self titled debut remastered by Axe Killer / Bad Reputation records including a bonus track. Part of the hair metal movement but… Read more…
SHAKRA – Snakes & Ladders [Limited Digipak] (2017)
Swiss hard rockers SHAKRA - one of the most consistent European acts in the genre since the late '90s - will release their new studio album "Snakes & Ladders" on… Read more…
RICHARD MARX – Repeat Offender Revisited (2019)
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his hit album Repeat Offender, RICHARD MARX has released "Repeat Offender Revisited", featuring new studio, live, and acoustic versions of songs from the original album.… Read more…
BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY – Shootin’ The Breeze (2017)
BLACKWATER CONSPIRACY are from County Tyrone, Norhern Ireland and are made up of former members of the very good act Million$Reload plus Swanee River's keyboard player. They took a bold… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Draw The Line [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Draw The Line", and I think this recent Japanese release on Blu-Spec CD2,… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Get Your Wings [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
Reaching the end with the requested best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era, here's the band's second album "Get Your Wings", pretty improved in sound with this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Rocks [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered] Exclusive
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's the classic "Rocks", and after listening to several version / releases, this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Done With Mirrors [Japan SHM-CD mini-LP remastered] Out Of Print
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Done With Mirrors", in its Japanese remastered reissue pressed on on SHM-CD, mini-LP… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Aerosmith [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Here's the band's very first, self-titled debut "Aerosmith", pretty improved in sound with this remastered… Read more…
AEROSMITH – Night In The Ruts [Blu-Spec CD2 remastered]
One of you asked for the best sounding-reissue AEROSMITH albums, especially from the first era. Now here's "Night In The Ruts", and I think this recent Japanese release on Blu-Spec… Read more…
RUSH – Time Machine 2011 [Live in Cleveland]
Canadian legends Rush are releasing on November 7, a two-disc live album entitled "Time Machine 2011: Live In Cleveland". Captured in April at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena during the renowned… Read more…
"Stronger" marks the 5th release of IVORY TOWER, a band that somehow eluded me until now. But this new album title speaks for itself: the guys are back stronger than ever, and present powerful, playful, melodic and heavy collection of songs plenty of sophisticated vocal melodies and kick-ass guitar riffs. Think of Metallica's Black album; this is heavy but not metallic, and not hard rock but plenty of groove. Join both, add a pinch of classic '80s and clever arrangements, and you have a very good hard 'n heavy album.
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