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Various – Decade (1977/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:25:48 minutes | 2,97 GB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Reprise

Released in October 1977, the essential anthology Decade (a triple vinyl album back then!) gives a detailed overview of Neil Young’s work between 1966 and 1976. In 35 titles (including 6 unreleased pieces), the Loner’s genius bursts out for all to see. Mostly solo, but also with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash, this collection particularly shows that this decade was his most fascinating. Building on masterfully written songs, Neil Young mixes rock, folk and country with great originality for the time. In both ballads and much meaner songs, his style is like fireworks. He is most likely the most original artist of his generation. One that never shies away from questioning himself either. Novices can start climbing the mountain of his works with this five-star compilation record, before digging deeper, one album at a time.

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Various – Louane (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 48:37 minutes | 549 MB | Genre: Pop, Chanson
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Universal Music Division Island Def Jam

Après le succès de son 1er album « Chambre 12 » écoulé à 1.5million d exemplaires, Louane revient avec un 2eme album éponyme. 15 titres pop comme le 1er single « On était beau » – qui s est hissé en haut des charts dès sa sortie- ou plus intimistes avec des balades qui touchent en plein c ur. Un album riche en collaborations aussi, avec des textes et mélodies signées par Julien Doré, Vianney, Benjamin Biolay, Dany Synthé ou encore Loic Nottet.

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Various – Blue Smoke (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 46:49 minutes | 534 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Masterworks

Dolly Parton displays all of the colors of her life, in all of the areas of music that she has been able to do throughout her years as an artist. You will hear old world mountain on songs like “Banks of the Ohio” and “If I Had Wings,” her tender side on songs like “Miss You-Miss Me” and “Unlikely Angel,” country and bluegrass on “Home,” “Blue Smoke” and “Don’t Think Twice” and her funny tongue-in-cheek side on “Lover du Jour.”

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Various – The Essential Chris Jasper (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 02:19:42 minutes | 1,56 GB | Genre: Soul, R&B
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Epic – Legacy

Every Woman, Every Man, Join the CARAVAN OF LOVE…. and Buy The Essential Chris Jasper … A 2-CD 29-track compilation of hit songs written and performed by former Isley Brother, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee … CHRIS JASPER.

THE ESSENTIAL CHRIS JASPER is a 29-track double CD of songs that Chris Jasper sang lead on during his time with Isley-Jasper-Isley and his first two solo albums on his Gold City/CBS Associated Label, including: Broadway’s Closer to Sunset Boulevard (IJI); Caravan of Love (IJI); Different Drummer (IJI); Superbad (Solo); and Time Bomb (Solo).

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Various – Kumo No Muko: A Journey Into 80’s Japan’s Ambient And Synth Pop Sound (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 59:00 minutes | 586 MB | Genre: Electronic, Ambient
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Jazzy Couscous

Since so many European labels have been reissuing lost and obscure 1980s Japanese ambient albums of late, it was probably inevitable that at least one label would put together a compilation paying tribute to the sound. It turns out that Jazzy Couscous has won the race with Kumo No Moko, a superb double album that does a terrific job in putting Japan’s ’80s ambient scene in context. As you’d expect, the majority of the tracks feature either dreamy electronic sounds or a mixture of acoustic and electronic instrumentation, with nods to jazz coming thick and fast. There are naturally a couple of fairly well-known names on show, but for the most part the compilers have done a terrific job in highlight lesser-known tracks from unsung heroes.
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Various – A Very Nashville Christmas (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 37:25 minutes | 426 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Silverado Records

“A Very Nashville Christmas” is a collection of ten original, country-infused festive songs from artists such as David Adam Byrnes, The Young Fables, and Liv Waters that range from the upbeat to the bittersweet.

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