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Here we have a very interesting choice of album for Audio Fidelity specialists to tackle: “Magazine“, by HEART, remastered by Steve Hoffman and pressed on a wonderful sounding SACD. “Magazine” was certainly commercially successful on its first release in Canada and the U.S., albeit in an unauthorized version that the record company released rather spitefully following fractious attempts by the...
As part of the Universal Japan reissue campaign of various ’80s Rock artists / albums from their back catalog on SHM-CD, all remastered and with reduced price, among the artists included there’s HEART. Here’s the requested “Dreamboat Annie“, the debut album by Heart regarded by first time fans as their best. Three of the songs turned hit singles which became...
Requested and really worth to have: “The Essential Heart 3.0“: this is the only HEART career-spanning compilation containing the best of the Sony and Capitol recordings together for the first time into a box package, hit after hit fully remastered for optimum sound quality.
There has been an Essential Heart 2-CD, but this ‘3.0 Limited Edition’ includes an extra disc with quite rare material not previously available into any Essential package.
It isn’t cheap (U$D 120 / un-open) but this is a great way to have all the 70s, 80s and 90s hits into one box without having to carry all your Heart CD’s around.
HIGHLY Recommended
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer, founding member of Heart and all around amazing vocalist ANN WILSON has been releasing solo material under the “The Ann Wilson Thing!” moniker. She’s in the wagon of many artists with EP between few months. Here you have The Ann Wilson Thing # 2, but let’s take a look at #1 and Live At The...
Classic ’80s HEART albums have been requested here in its best sounding release. The group’s tenth studio album “Brigade” never has been remastered, but due to its quality production and mastering, I think it doesn’t need to.This Japanese Limited Edition is a pearl, including a Bonus CD and housed in a deluxe red-blood velvet-textured slipcase with a gold stamp. While...
Some time ago, Universal Japan started a reissue campaign of various ’80s Rock artists / albums from their back catalog, now pressed on high quality SHM-CD and sold at a nice price. Among the artists in the reissue campaign there’s HEART, and their essential self-titled album “Heart” from 1985. In 1985, Heart made a dramatic comeback, fueled by an equally...
Another essential HEART album reissued on SHM-CD by Universal Japan is the great “Bad Animals”. The recording continues the mainstream melodic hard rock style from the band’s 1985 self-titled release, all while enjoying similar success, three times platinum. “Bad Animals” contains the number 1 hit single “Alone”, while “Who Will You Run To” reached No. 7, “There’s the Girl” reached...
HEART are releasing today the album “Live In Atlantic City”, a performance that first aired on VH1 Decades Rock Live back in 2006 finally sees its release on LP / CD / DVD / BluRay – newly mixed and remastered. “Live In Atlantic City” pays tribute to, and celebrate, the band’s legacy with the help of a wide range of...
Near the end of 2018, some great advanced singles are coming from much anticipated 2019 releases.Awesome AOR combo FIND ME consisting of lead vocalist Robert LaBlanc, drummer Daniel Flores, keyboardist Sören Kronquist, rhythm guitarist Philip Lindstrand, lead guitarist Michael Palace and bassist Johnny Trobro have released their song “No Tears In Paradise” from their upcoming third studio album ‘Angels In...
HEART‘s ANN WILSON will release a new solo album titled “Immortal“, with covers that honor late musicians such as David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Tom Petty. The record arrives September 14th via BMG, and will be available on CD / LP only, no digital download.Wilson recorded “Immortal” with original Heart producer Mike Flicker. The record will also feature guest appearances...
24 Karat Gold CD (AFZ119) Limited Numbered Edition Specialists Audiofidelity released a Limited Edition 24 Karat Gold disc pressing of HEART‘s “Greatest Hits” (now ott of print). Unlike many ‘hits’ releases, this collection includes all the real early radio successes by Heart, as well as concert favorites. Focusing on the years 1975-1983, this chronological collection features tracks from albums like...
Nancy Wilson, one of the founding members of the legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group Heart, has teamed up with former Prince’s New Power Generation band member Liv Warfield to form the soulful, rock supergroup ROADCASE ROYALE. The band recently signed with Loud & Proud Records and plan to release their debut album, “First Things First“, on September...
HEART‘s concert in Portland, taped on 12th May of 1989 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, has been reissued in remastered form. Titled “Legendary FM Broadcasts; Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Portland, 12th May 1989“, the show was aired via the famous Westwood One FM as part of the King Biscuit Flower Hour which broadcast expanded its reach to more than 300 stations...
HEART will release their first-ever concert film with a full orchestra on Dec. 2, titled “Live at Royal Albert Hall” with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The show captures the multi-platinum sellers making their first ever live appearance at London’s historic Royal Albert Hall while on tour this past Summer. The concert took place just prior to the release of their...
Wilson sisters HEART have burst back onto the scene to unleash their latest record “Beautiful Broken” tomorrow July 8th, featuring a fusion of original tunes and fresh takes on familiar tracks. It brings the band back to their roots while simultaneously exposing them to a whole new generation of music enthusiasts. Classic rockers re-record their golden-age catalogs for many reasons....
