General Run's Lossless Library [Archive] - Page 6

dadirtydj

July 25th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Norman Brown - Just Between Us (1992\2008)

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This CD was the debut for guitarist Norman Brown. In future years, Brown would be a popular crossover/smooth jazz player and one whose guitar and vocal solos (singing along with his guitar lines) were similar to George Benson's. For this early effort, the Benson influence is much more subtle, and Brown does not seem quite as concerned about potential radio airplay. He even cuts loose in a few spots, including the opening "Stormin'." Still, some of the songs are over-produced and purposely commercial, alternating fairly strong instrumentals with more pop-oriented tunes. For jazz listeners, thismore… is the Norman Brown album to get, for it takes many more chances than his later, safer dates.

~Track Listings~

1 Stormin'
2 Just Between Us
3 East Meets West
4 Love's Holiday
5 It's A Feelin'
6 Too High
7 Something Just For You
8 Here To Stay
9 Moonlight Tonight
10 Sweet Taste
11 Inside

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RunawayTrane

July 25th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | ARTWORK | 230MB | 37:50
Riverside 1961

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What this disc lacks in program time is more than compensated for in content. While the teaming of Thelonious Monk (piano) with John Coltrane (tenor sax) might "look better on paper," as the adage goes, rest assured the results are even better on the disc. These were the same bountiful sessions that produced the Monk's Music and Thelonious Himself long-players. As such, Coleman Hawkins also joins the proceedings on two tracks -- "Off Minor" and "Epistrophy." Unlike the version featured on Monk's Music, this reading of "Ruby, My Dear" features a Coltrane-led solo. He matches Hawkins' scintillating heat with his uncanny timing and syncopation, nestling Monk's chord progressions into his lines. The arithmetical "Trinkle, Tinkle" perfectly blends Coltrane's ability to swing into and out of some very precarious situations. Glimpses of his "sheets of sound" are augmented by some choice chord vamps from Monk. So in tune are Coltrane and Monk that the slightest alteration in pacing or attack is met with a response. Although the version of "Off Minor" featured here is considered a leftover or alternate take from the Monk's Music disc, in many ways its stark outbursts are best suited on this compilation. Hawkins' contributions cannot be overstated. His stately swinging offers a perfect balance to Monk's dizzy and off-kilter performance. "Functional" is a solo blues that extends well beyond the standard 12-bar structure and explores some of the various piano dialects that have become the signature of Monk's solos. The complete sessions featuring Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins are available in the Complete Riverside Recordings box set. ~ Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide

PERSONNEL
Thelonious Monk - Piano
John Coltrane - Saxophone (Tenor)
Art Blakey - Drums
Ray Copeland - Trumpet
Wilbur Ware - Bass
Shadow Wilson - Drums
Gigi Gryce - Saxohone (Alto)
Coleman Hawkins - Saxophone (Tenor)

~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Ruby, My Dear [Mono]
2. Trinkle, Tinkle [Mono]
3. Off Minor [Stereo]
4. Nutty [Mono]
5. Epistrophy [Stereo]
6. Functional [Mono]

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RunawayTrane

July 26th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Here's one you might wanna get if you don't have it already. In fact, I'd like to cop this one outright myself since there's no art anywhere for it. Got this off a blog. Possible vinyl rip, can't tell, but the uploader used a MAC to rip the music. If anyone has a certified CD rip of this, wouldn't mind seeing it posted

Bigupps to Simon666 and NeverEnoughRhodes

Donald Byrd - Street Lady
FUSION | WAV | CUE | COVER | 429MB | 42:26
Blue Note 1973

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A landmark album by Donald Byrd -- the first one where he really started to click with jazz-funk producer Larry Mizell! Mizell and Byrd had worked together previously on the Black Byrd album -- a soaring bit of futuristic jazz funk that took Byrd's career to a whole new level -- but this album's the one where they really began to make the formula cook, blending together tight funky rhythms, spacey keyboards, soulful vocals, and some of Donald's best solo work of the 70s! The whole thing's a masterpiece, and all tracks sparkle -- including "Lansana's Priestess", "Witch Hunt", and "Street Lady", one of the funkiest tracks ever on Blue Note. A haunting record with a beautiful spacey groove, and one of the best-ever albums on Blue Note! © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

PERSONNEL
Donald Byrd - Trumpet, Fluglehorn, Vocals
Fonce Mizell - Trumpet, Clavinet, Vocals
Freddie Perren - Arp Synthesizer, Vocals
Harvey Mason Sr. - Drums
Chuck Rainey - Bass [Electric]
King Errisson - Congas
Jerry Peters - Fender Rhodes, Piano
Roger Glenn - Flute
David T. Walker - Guitar
Stephanie Spruill - Percussion
Larry Mizell - Producer

~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Lansana's Priestess
2. Miss Kane
3. Sister Love
4. Street Lady
5. Witch Hunt
6. Woman of the World

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dadirtydj

July 26th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Norman Brown - Better Days Ahead (1996)

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All Music Guide Review

Although it isn't as focused or direct as After the Storm, Better Days Ahead showcases Norman Brown's growth as a musician. Brown seamlessly fuses jazz, R&B, pop, and soul together, creating a distinctive hybrid that has the technique of an accomplished jazz musician and the accessibility of pop. The songs on Better Days Ahead aren't quite as memorable as those on After the Storm, but Brown's dazzling ability on the guitar makes it worthwhile listening. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

~Track Listings~

1. This Time Around 4:27
2. Better Days Ahead 5:45
3. After The Love Is Gone 5:05
4. Places In The Heart 6:35
5. Third World 5:19
6. Come Closer To Me 5:01
7. N-Control 5:30
8. Serenade 6:13
9. Your Body's Callin' 5:51
10. Facts Of Love 5:56

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Black Stars

July 26th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Heavy D & The Boyz
You Can't See What I Can See
[Direct Rip]

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it misses the track: "Don' T Curse" can you put it thank you

zarioule

July 26th, 2009, 08:55 AM

good

Black Stars

July 27th, 2009, 07:55 AM

[SIZE="4"]Fugees
Blunted On Reality
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1. Introduction
2. Nappy Heads
3. Blunted Interlude
4. Recharge
5. Freestyle Interlude
6. Vocab
7. Special News Bulletin Interlude
8. Boot Baf
9. Temple
10. How Hard Is It?
11. Harlem Chit Chat Interlude
12. Some Seek Stardom
13. Giggles
14. Da Kid From Haiti Interlude
15. Refugees On The Mic
16. Living Like There Ain't No Tomorrow
17. Shouts Out From The Block
18. Nappy Heads (Remix)

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zacki

July 27th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Crown Heights Affair - Dreaming A Dream (1975)

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01. Dreamin A Dream (Goes Dancing)
02. Every Beat Of My Heart (12' Remix)
03. Foxy Lady
04. Dreamin A Dream
05. Na Na Hey Hey
06. I Am Me
07. Foxy
08. Feeling Tall
09. You Smiled
10. Picture Show
11. Every Beat Of My Heart
12. Dreanin A Dream (Radio Version)
13. Every Beat Of My Heart (Radio Version)

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RunawayTrane

July 30th, 2009, 03:24 AM

CunninLynguists - Will Rap For Food
HIPHOP | FLAC | CUE | COVERS | 370MB | 55:54
Freshchest 2001

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REVIEW (http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_willrapforfood.html)

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Will Rap for Food
02. Lynguistics
03. Mic Like a Memory
04. So Live!
05. Hey
06. Fukinwichu
07. Ain't No Way
08. Missing Children
09. Midnight
10. Thugged Out Since Cub Scouts
11. Kno's Diggin
12. Halfanimal
13. Family Ties
14. Dirty South
15. Mind State
16. Takn' the Loss
17. Not Guilty
18. 616 Rewind

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RunawayTrane

July 30th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Finally found some Braxtons while bloghopping
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Braxton Brothers - Now & Forever
SMOOTH JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | COVER | 326MB | 53:13
Windham Hill 1999

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Brian Bromberg is the only other bassist in the genre besides Nelson Braxton who modulates his axe to approximate an electric and acoustic guitar. While the Braxton Brothers -- Nelson and twin brother saxman Wayne -- compose some of the most in the pocket smooth jazz melodies around; the most remarkable aspect of their second album Now & Forever is the way Nelson captures a multitude of moods simply by adjusting his tone. On the light funk tune "Do You Remember," he lays down the thick urban groove with the sort of low pitched bounce his instrument is best known for; then he carries certain parts of the melodies with a pitch equivalent to George Benson's, and keeps that going as the harmony line beneath Wayne's honking improvisations. Even more amazing is the way he approximates a balmy acoustic guitar on the Brazilian sojourn "Angelina," whose weaving sax lines gently remind us of Stan Getz. Nelson uses the same approach on "Just Believe," running a subtle, folksy harmony line behind his brother's low toned, sultry horn. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Kickin' Back
02. A Night to Love
03. Can We Try Again
04. Do You Remember
05. Angelina
06. Just Believe
07. All My Love
08. Saying Goodbye
09. Before You
10. Chance Encounter
11. Now and Forever

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RunawayTrane

July 30th, 2009, 08:48 PM

MeShell NdegéOcello - Spirit Music
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LQ ARTWORK | 359MB | 62:01
Shanachie 2005

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REVIEW (http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/n/ndegeocellomeshell-dance.shtml)

PERSONNEL
Meshell - Bass
Michael Cain - Piano
Didi Gutman - Keyboards, Programming
Dave Meshell - Bass, Programming
Ron Blake - Saxophone
Don Byron - Clarinet, Saxophone
Mino Cinelu - Percussion
Oran Coltrane - Saxophone
Chris Dave - Drums
Jack DeJohnette - Drums
Neal Evans - Piano, Keyboards
Cassandra Wilson - Vocals
Kenny Garrett - Saxophone
Matthew Garrison - Bass
Lalah Hathaway - Vocals
Gene Lake - Drums
Oliver Lake - Saxophone
Yosvany Terry - Percussion
Gregoire Maret - Harmonica
Pedro Martinez - Percussion
Federico Gonzalez Peña - Keyboards
Dan Reiser - Clay Drums
Wallace Roney - Trumpet
Josh Roseman - Trombone
Brandon Ross - Guitar

~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Mu-Min
2. Al-Falaq 113
3. Aquarium
4. Papillon
5. Dance of the Infidel
6. The Chosen
7. Luqman
8. Heaven

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4c9f6e)

Blaq

July 31st, 2009, 05:05 AM

Slave
Stone Jam
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Let's Spend Some Time
2. Feel My Love
3. Starting Over
4. Sizzlin' Hot
5. Watching You
6. Dreamin'
7. Never Get Away
8. Stone Jam
9. Feel My Love (Disco Mix)
10. Sizzlin' Hot (Single Version)
11. Watching You (Single Version)

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Review

The funk of the late '70s and early '80s can be divided into two main categories: hardcore funk (Parliament/Funkadelic, Cameo, Rick James, the Gap Band, the Ohio Players) and the type of smoother, so-called "sophisticated funk" associated with Rufus & Chaka Khan, Average White Band, Chic and Teena Marie. Slave first made a name for itself nationally playing the sweatiest, hardest funk, but when singer/drummer Steve Arrington's role in the Dayton, OH outfit increased, Slave shifted to more of a "sophisti-funk" approach. Except for "Sizzlin' Hot" and the title song, there's little on Slave's fifth album, Stone Jam, that can be called hardcore funk. From the laid-back hit "Watching You" to addictive jams like "Dreamin'," "Feel My Love" and "Let's Spend Some Time," this sleeker, consistently melodic Slave is every bit as appealing as the Slave that gave us such aggressive gems as "Slide" and "Screw Your Wig on Tite." Arrington's lead vocals played a major role in the success of this gold album (which Rhino reissued on CD in 1997), and the sexy lead singing of Starleana Young (who would soon make Aurra successful) certainly didn't hurt things either.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

Biography by Ron Wynn

Arguably the hottest of the '70s Ohio funk bands, Slave had a great run in the late '70s and early '80s. Trumpeter Steve Washington formed the group in Dayton in 1975. Vocalist Floyd Miller teamed with Tom Lockett Jr, Charlie Bradley, Mark Adams, Mark Hicks, Danny Webster, Orion Wilhoite, and Tim Dozier. Vocalists Steve Arrington and Starleana Young came aboard in 1978, with Arrington ultimately becoming lead vocalist. Their first big hit was the thumping single "Slide" in 1977 for Cotillion, where they remained until 1984. Their best tracks were lyrically simple and at times silly, but the arrangements and rhythms were intense and hypnotic. Other Top Ten R&B hits were "Just a Touch of Love" in 1979, "Watching You" in 1980, and "Snap Shot" in 1981. Young, Washington, and Lockett departed to form Aurra in 1979. Arrington himself left in the early '80s. They added Charles Carter, Delburt Taylor, Sam Carter, Kevin Johnson, and Roger Parker as replacements and continued on, though much less successfully, into the late '80s. They moved to Atlantic for one LP in 1984, then switched to the Atlanta-based Ichiban in 1986 for singles and LPs that were just a shade of the former vibrant Slave sound. Their most recent release was The Funk Strikes Back in 1992. Rhino issued Stellar Funk: The Best of Slave, a first-rate anthology of their finest cuts, in 1994.

All Music Guide

Blaq

July 31st, 2009, 05:20 AM

Blaq

August 1st, 2009, 04:56 PM

Karyn White
Ritual Of Love
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Romantic
2. Ritual of Love
3. The Way I Feel About You
4. Hooked on You
5. Walkin' the Dog
6. Love That's Mine
7. How I Want You
8. One Heart
9. Tears of Joy
10. Beside You
11. Do Unto Me
12. Hard to Say Goodbye

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Review

The heir apparent to the throne of Miss Ross/crossover divadom, Karyn White released this breathtaking collection of romantic ballads and irresistible dance tunes in Fall 1991 that seemed destined to place her in the upper echelons of the pop pantheon. The album kicks off with its lead single, "Romantic", a triumphal #1 multiformat smash. This irresistible hit also sported a video directed by Marcus Nispel, who revolutionized the genre with his lightning quick editing and energy. "Ritual of Love", track two, should have been the set's 2nd single; its tough and sinuous African polyrhythms and erotic (but not NASTY) vibe make this an underrated gem and sleeper classic. Overall, the album exudes a feeling of classy sexiness, and of course, romance, with the second half of the set comprised of classic-sounding MATURE ballads that hearken to the days of Philly International and Motown. "Do Unto Me" was this set's "Superwoman", a righteous treat-me-right song, and "Tears of Joy" was produced by Anita Baker's producer Michael J. Powell and revealed the maturity of Karyn White. Released at a time of exciting competition between pop/r&b chanteuses Vanessa Williams, Mariah Carey, Jody Watley, Paula Abdul, and Lisa Stansfield, Karyn White's "Ritual of Love" still holds its own as a nearly flawless set of great ear candy tunes.

Amazon.com Reviewer

Biography by John Bush

Contemporary pop/R&B singer Karyn White was born in Los Angeles, where her father played trumpet and her mother was a church choir director. White gained experience singing in choir and also in local talent shows and beauty pageants. She sang with local band Legacy and then toured with R&B vocalist O'Bryan in 1984. A lead vocal on instrumentalist Jeff Lorber's "Facts of Life" led to Warner Bros. signing her. The self-titled debut, released in 1988, featured "The Way You Love Me," "Love Saw It," and "Superwoman"; the album sold two million copies. Her gold follow-up, Ritual of Love (1991), featured production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Karyn White later married Lewis and together they had a daughter, Ashley. Jam & Lewis also contributed production help on 1994's Make Him Do Right.

All Music Guide

RunawayTrane

August 2nd, 2009, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Sahara

Gwen Guthrie - Lifeline
R&B | WAV | CUE | COVER | 523MB | 51:48
Warner Brothers 1988

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After the success of the previous album, Guthrie got to write and produce almost everything here, and the result is pleasant, pretty late soul. A mix of funky dance tracks ("Destiny," the AIDS comment "Can't Love You Tonight") and ballads ("What Would I Do Without You," "Bye Bye Lover"); nearly everything has a solid melody and a no-nonsense arrangement. Her other 80s records have more idiosyncratic touches, and this album is padded out with a silly remix of "Can't Love You" featuring rapper Gangster-B and a lifeless cover of the Marvelettes' "Too Many Fish In The Sea," but it's a safe bet for Guthrie fans. Guests include Bobbi Humphrey on flute, Sly & Robbie, and Ray Chew. --David Bertand Wilson, WARR.org

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Destiny
02. Bye Bye Lover
03. Rockin' Chair
04. What Would I Do Without You
05. Can't Love You Tonight
06. Send Me Somebody (Why Don't Cha)
07. Once More With Feeling
08. Don't Take Your Love from Me
09. Too Many Fish in the Sea
10. Can't Love You Tonight

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james2

August 2nd, 2009, 01:16 PM

:respect-067:
Thank You so much, dear friend for this Gwen Guthrie's album !!!
Very hard to find even in 320, not taking into account direct rip!!!
:thumbs up:

Blaq

August 2nd, 2009, 03:01 PM

Karyn White
Make Him Do Right
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Hungah
2. Can I Stay With You
3. Weakness
4. Nobody But My Baby
5. Here Comes The Pain Again
6. I'd Rather Be Alone
7. Make Him Do Right
8. Simple Pleasures
9. I'm Your Woman
10. Thinkin' 'Bout Love
11. One Minute

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Review

In the late 80's, Karyn White rocketed to stardom with a blockbuster debut album that featured a run of 4 top ten singles (THE WAY YOU LOVE ME, SECRET RENDEZVOUS, LOVE SAW IT and SUPERWOMAN, her signature song). She had another #1 single with 1991's ROMANTIC, but her momentum slowed after that.
In 1995, White returned with MAKE HIM DO RIGHT. The music landscape had changed greatly, and for the most part this album went largely unnoticed. Shame, because it turns out this was her best effort yet.

While nothing shines quite like THE WAY YOU LOVE ME or SUPERWOMAN, the album as a whole was an excellent set of consistently good songs. Standout tracks included I'D RATHER BE ALONE, HUNGAH, HERE COMES THE PAIN AGAIN, ONE MINUTE and the beautiful CAN I STAY WITH YOU (which became her final top ten single).

MAKE HIM DO RIGHT definitely has a more mature feel than her previous work, which, coupled with the long absence, may have worked against it; but to be heard today, it is actually a benefit. Sleek and smooth, MAKE HIM DO RIGHT deserves a reassessment by R&B enthusiasts.

Amazon.com Reviewer, Markus King

dadirtydj

August 2nd, 2009, 05:12 PM

Keiko Matsui - Wildflower (2004)

JAZZ | NEW AGE | WAV | CUE | 500 MB
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All Music Guide Review

The spiritual and charitable-minded Japanese keyboardist, who blends ethereal new age textures with a rich soul-jazz sensibility better than anyone, is in top form on her 14th studio release. Like its recent predecessors on Narada Jazz, the CD features songs that are all about the landscape between subtlety and drama, elegant piano melodies and improvisations, dramatic flute and sax harmonies, and rich ambiences dense with percussion. Tying in perfectly with her current humanitarian work with United Nations World Food Program (WFP) efforts in Africa (most of her recent albums have tied into some charitable or health cause), the collection features subtle worldbeat threads throughout. "Flashback" features a gentle, classical-flavored piano melody over a gently throbbing bassline, before Matsui does some dramatic improvisations over dense, exotic percussion textures. "Facing Up" is quintessential graceful Matsui up until the feisty, machine-generated wall of polyrhythmic drums (which she simply dances over). "Sense of a Journey" is a little more smooth jazz-centered in spots, but later goes on a film score-like orchestral tangent. The intro to "Reflections" is low-key but decidedly African jungle in vibe, while the sweeping "Temple of Life" features hints of sitar, vocal choirs, and chanting beyond the orchestral flair. The closing title track is probably the most restrained piece production-wise, but also one of the most memorable melodically; its royalty proceeds will benefit the WFP, her latest charity. Matsui is always so consistent that it's hard to decide if one album ever tops another, but like most albums in her catalog, Wildflower is irresistible in its execution of incredible dynamics throughout. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

~Track Listings~

1. Flashback 4:48
2. Facing Up 4:33
3. Sense Of A Journey 4:28
4. Brand New Wind 4:29
5. Eldest Of All 4:06
6. Reflections 4:23
7. White Castle 4:31
8. Temple Of Life 3:46
9. Seeker 5:07
10. Stone Circle 4:58
11. Wildflower 4:17

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dadirtydj

August 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

Toshi – Time To Share (2004)

R&B | WAV | CUE | 469 MB
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All Music Guide Review

Still a sensation in his homeland of Japan, Toshi Kubota -- who has now dropped his last name, most likely to eliminate some preconceived notions -- continued to chase success in the U.S. with Time to Share, an album that boasts help from fans Angie Stone, Mos Def, and Native Tongues member Ali Shaheed Muhammad (producer of A Tribe Called Quest, D'Angelo, Ice Cube). It's been four years since his last domestic release, the accomplished Nothing but Your Love, but it's doubtful that the results -- no chart hits, some light video rotation -- will be any different this time out. Time to Share is another fine album, but the mainstream R&B acts continue to get younger and younger; the material is too mature and laid-back to appeal to more than attentive contemporary R&B fans in their late twenties and thirties. And that's not a knock on the artist. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

~Track Listings~

1. Beating of My Heart 4:22
2. Living For Today (featuring Mos Def) 4:19
3. Breaking Through (Album Version w/ Interlude) 5:14
4. Hold Me Down (featuring Angie Stone) 3:21
5. Neva Satisfied 4:21
6. Shadows of Your Love 5:36
7. It’s Time 4:46
8. ‘Cause You’re So Bad 3:45
9. Hope You’ll Be Well 6:15
10. Voodoo Woman (featuring Renee Neufville) 4:27

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Blaq

August 2nd, 2009, 07:26 PM

Keiko Matsui - Wildflower (2004)

JAZZ | NEW AGE | WAV | CUE | 500 MB

I have to check this on the strength of the other one. Good looks, DJ. :thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

August 2nd, 2009, 08:51 PM

N'Dambi - Little Lost Girls Blues
SOUL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 454MB | 69:19
Cheeky-I 1999

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You might not recognize N'Dambi's name, but if you own Erykah Badu's Live album, you've already heard her voice. Better known as Ms. Badu's favorite backup vocalist, N'Dambi is destined to become one of the brightest stars in today's burgeoning neo-soul movement. The Dallas-based artist's debut creation, Little Lost Girl Blues, was self-released under the auspices of N'Dambi's own Cheeky-I Productions. It's a well-crafted gem that deserves a much larger audience than its limited distribution has cultivated. The album opens with the spoken-word mood composition "Picture This," and from there journeys into explorations of scat-laced jazz ("The Meeting"), textured soul ("Can This Be Love"), and lushly retro R&B ("What's Wrong With You"). The album's signature piece is the achingly beautiful "Sunshine," which pairs the artist's straightforward vocals with a spare acoustic guitar line. N'Dambi's style is more substantial than Badu's, less mannered than Amel Larrieux's, and infinitely more complex than Angie Stone's. All comparisons aside, N'Dambi's talent speaks for itself. --Rebecca Levine, Amazon.com

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Picture This (Intro)
02. Deep
03. Rain
04. What's Wrong With You
05. The Meeting
06. See Ya in My Dreams
07. Lonely Woman
08. Soul from the Abyss
09. The Sunshine
10. Can This Be Love
11. I Think for Sure
12. Broke My Heart
13. Crazy World
14. Lonely Woman (Interlude)

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Blaq

August 2nd, 2009, 09:45 PM

The Blackbyrds
The Blackbyrds / Flying Start
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. Do It, Fluid
2. Gut Level
3. Reggins
4. The Runaway
5. Funky Junkie
6. Summer Love
7. Life Styles
8. A Hot Day Today
9. I Need You
10. The Baby
11. Love Is Love
12. Blackbyrds' Theme
13. Walking in Rhythm
14. Future Children, Future Hopes
15. April Showers
16. Spaced Out

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Review

(The Blackbyrds)

This amazing album is the product of six full-time Howard University students taking the direction of department head and jazz great Donald Byrd into the Fantasy Studios along with the aid of production wizard Larry Mizell. The result is some of the finest groove-oriented jazz music ever recorded. The rhythm section of Joe Hall on bass and Keith Killgo on drums provides a tight foundation for the Blackbyrds to enhance any dancefloor with their soulful explorations. With Kevin Toney supplying beautiful keyboard work and Barney Perry hitting listeners up with his chicken-scratch guitar, the skeletal framework for what could be called optimistic funk was firmly established by this debut record. Recommended songs include "Do It, Fluid," "Reggins," and "Summer Love," although the overall consistency of quality tracks on The Blackbyrds is reason enough to give the album a complete listen.

(Flying Start)

For their second album, Flying Start, the Blackbyrds whipped up yet another healthy menu of proto-disco music. Complete with crispy drum breaks, relentless basslines, chicken-scratch guitar, majestic horns, and meandering clavinet, their dance-oriented brand of funky jazz is captured at its finest on tracks such as "The Baby," "Blackbyrds' Theme," and "Spaced Out." Meanwhile, breezier songs such as "Love Is Love," "Walking in Rhythm," and "April Showers" express the more melodic side of the Blackbyrds' repertoire. Produced by Howard University professor and jazz legend Donald Byrd, the album represents an accessible rather than experimental version of jazz fusion, a style that later became wholly embraced by proponents of hip-hop culture.

All Music Guide, Robert Gabriel

Biography by Andy Kellman

The Blackbyrds were a jazz-funk group with thick R&B streaks running down their backs. Assembled by Donald Byrd in 1974, the group's original members — percussionist Pericles "Perk" Jacobs, Jr., drummer Keith Killgo, keyboardist Kevin Toney, reeds player Allan Barnes, bassist Joe Hall, guitarist Barney Perry — were mined from Howard University's music department, where the doctor and jazz legend was an instructor. (Other key players included guitarist Orville Saunders and saxophonist/flautist Steve Johnson.) During the Blackbyrds' nearly decade-long existence, the group cut a handful of LPs (1973's The Blackbyrds, 1974's Flying Start, 1975's City Life, 1976's Unfinished Business, 1977's Action, 1980's Better Days); scored films (1975's Cornbread, Earl and Me); and supported artists like B.B. King, Mandrill, and Roberta Flack. "Walking in Rhythm," "Rock Creek Park," and "Happy Music" are their three best-known cuts; they have remained underground club classics, and they have been kept alive, in part, through sampling. The group's catalog has been overhauled and reissued a number of times; multiple best-ofs have been released (Fantasy's Greatest Hits is the strongest and most thorough), and most of the group's full-length output has been put out on CD through two-fers. As far as outside activities were considered, Barney Perry released a solo album under the name Blair in 1978 (through his own Solar Sound imprint). The remaining members' involvements are far too extensive to list.

All Music Guide

zacki

August 3rd, 2009, 08:24 AM

Patti Austin - Every Home Should Have One (1981)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Do You Love Me
02. Love Me To Death
03. The Way I Feel
04. Every Home Should Have One
05. Baby, Come To Me
06. The Genie
07. Stop, Look, Listen
08. Symphony Of Love
09. Oh No, Margarita
10. The Island

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dadirtydj

August 3rd, 2009, 06:01 PM

I have to check this on the strength of the other one. Good looks, DJ. :thumbs up:

Yeah! It's hard to go wrong with Keiko's projects. You'll find at least 3-4 tracks you'll like on every CD.

rtownsend213

August 3rd, 2009, 08:29 PM

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - 20th Century Masters Collection

CD-RIP|FLAC|CUE|LOG|182mb

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Tracklist

1. Your Precious Love
2. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. You're All I Need to Get By
4. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing
5. Good Lovin' Ain't Easy to Come By
6. If This World Were Mine
7. Two Can Have a Party
8. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
9. Keep on Lovin' Me Honey
10. You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin'
11. Hold Me Oh My Darling

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Blaq

August 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM

Yeah! It's hard to go wrong with Keiko's projects. You'll find at least 3-4 tracks you'll like on every CD.

I'm gonna check it out. That last one is tight. Are any others albums from her posted? The search isn't working, so I can't find them.

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - 20th Century Masters Collection

CD-RIP|FLAC|CUE|LOG|182mb

Nice drop, fam. Good looks. :thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

August 4th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Vinyl rip found on a blog. Used Audacity to try to reduce noise

Dave Valentin - Jungle Garden
VINYL | FUSION | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 434MB
GRP 1985

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Another gem by one of the more underrated jazz artist. Dave Valentin merges fusion with Latin Jazz album and came up with one of best sound recordings ever from GRP. By far the best flutist in the Jazz realm, the best two cuts are probably "Very Nice Indeed" with Tania Maria accompanying on the piano, and "Tabasco". Get it while you can if you're a Latin Jazz fan, this gem has been out of print for many years now.

~ TRACKLISTING ~

1. Awakening
2. Oasis
3. Bones
4. Love Light In Flight
5. Jungle Garden
6. Very Nice Indeed
7. I Loves You Porgy
8. Eighty-One
9. Tabasco

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funkysoul

August 4th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Nytro - Nytro (1977)

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VinylRip/FLAC/229MB

01.Atomic Funk
02.Dreaming
03.Foolin' Around
04.What It Is
05.Where's The Party
06.Atmosphere
07.Give Me One More Chance
08.Trick Bag

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Doctor-Rhythm

August 4th, 2009, 02:17 PM

VARIOUS ARTISTS
THE BEST OF TVI RECORDS
(1995, HOT Productions)

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Disco, Funk, Soul | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

Tracklisting:

01. Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra / Gotta Have It [0:04:46.10]
02. Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra / Ma-Mo-Ah [0:04:51.15]
03. Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra / Love Has Come My Way [0:07:04.17]
04. Touch / Me And You [0:05:45.40]
05. Touch / Energizer [0:06:07.50]
06. Soccer / Dancin' Game [0:05:08.70]
07. Soccer / Give Me Your Love [0:06:38.15]
08. Fantasy / You're Too Late [0:06:33.55]
09. Fantasy / He's Number One [0:05:40.15]
10. Carol Williams / Dance The Night Away [0:06:52.55]
11. MaryAnn Farra & Satin Soul / Never Gonna Leave You [0:05:50.25]
12. MaryAnn Farra & Satin Soul / Stoned Out Of My Mind [0:05:07.23]
13. Zena DeJonay / I've Got To Find A Way [0:05:14.62]
14. Jasmine / Get Up And Dance [0:03:36.60]

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zacki

August 4th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Nytro - Nytro (1977)

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Blaq

August 4th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Lifeline
[Direct Rip]

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Tracklist

1. This Side Of Sunshine
2. Running Away
3. Gotta Find A Lover
4. I Still Love You
5. Lifeline
6. Cincinnati Growl
7. Fruit
8. Sanctified Feeling
9. Stranded In The Jungle
10. Together
11. Running Away (12" Version)

WAV
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Album Pick

"Cincinnati Growl"

WAV / 1411kbps / 39.4MB

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Review

One of Roy Ayers' best-remembered albums of the 70s -- a sublime blend of mellow numbers and some of his more club-oriented grooves of the time -- all wrapped together with a genius that we can only describe as Ayers-like! The album's a beautiful example of the balance that Roy was striking in his work at the time -- because alongside some of the more upbeat, catchy numbers, there's other tracks that are a fair bit more laidback, and almost abstract at times -- a wonderful extrapolation of that sensitive Ayers blend of jazz and soul, with key emphasis on the vibes and keyboards. Titles include the massive groover "Running Away" -- which you'll recognize from a key sample history over the years -- and club cuts "Cincinnati Growl", "Fruit", "Sanctified Feeling", and "Stranded In The Jungle" -- plus the more laidback cuts "Gotta Find A Lover", "I Still Love You", "Lifeline", and "This Side Of Sunshine".

Dusty Groove

rtownsend213

August 4th, 2009, 07:31 PM

Can someone please post some music by Jean Carn?

teddybear4703

August 4th, 2009, 11:21 PM

MADONNA - BAD GIRL (1993 Maxi-Single)

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01 Bad Girl (Edit) (4:39)
02 Fever (Murk Boys Miami Mix) (7:10)
03 Fever (Extended 12") (6:08)
04 Bad Girl (Extended Mix) (6:29)
05 Fever (Murk Boys Deep South Mix) (6:28)
06 Fever (Hot Sweat 12") (7:55)

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Blaq

August 4th, 2009, 11:42 PM

MADONNA - BAD GIRL (1993 Maxi-Single)

ape + cue + covers

Nice drop. Thanks! :thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

August 5th, 2009, 01:26 AM

More from the bloggers

Marion Meadows - Secrets
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVER | 379MB
Heads Up 2009

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=32492)

PREVIEW (http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Secrets/)

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Secrets
02. Let the Top Down
03. You Lift My Heart
04. Soul Sugar
05. The Child in Me
06. Sand Dancers
07. Playtime
08. Flirt
09. Friends
10. Urban Angels
11. The Shade Tree
12. Here to Stay

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zacki

August 5th, 2009, 04:08 AM

Harvey Mason - Earthmover (1976)

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01. K. Y. And The Curb
02. Sho Nuff Groove
03. The Mase
04. Sweet Mercy
05. Earthmover Prelude
06. Bertha Baptist
07. First Summer
08. No Lands Man
09. When I´m With You

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RunawayTrane

August 6th, 2009, 12:54 AM

John Coltrane - Ole Coltrane
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 337MB | 45:57
Atlantic 1961

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=9992)

PERSONNEL
John Coltrane - Saxophones
McCoy Tyner - Piano
Reggie Workman - Bass
Elvin Jones - Drums
Art Davis - Bass
Eric Dolphy - Flute, Sax (Alto)
Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet

TRACKLISTING
1. Olé
2. Dahomey Dance
3. Aisha
4. Original Untitled Ballad (To Her Ladyship)

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Doctor-Rhythm

August 6th, 2009, 01:21 PM

DIRECT CURRENT
EVERYBODY HERE MUST PARTY
(1994, Hot Productions)

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Disco, Funk | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

Review:
Consisting of catchy disco-funk grooves, Philadelphia trio Direct Current's 1979 debut set served as the launching pad for producer Nick Martinelli's short-lived TEC label, which gradually evolved into WMOT. The standout here is the group's self-penned title track -- a chunky, churning tune boasting a wicked bassline that is ever-ready for sampling (and, in fact, seminal hip-hop DJ Lady B utilized it later that same year on "To the Beat, Y'All"). But it's not just the bass and overall groove that distinguishes the track from much standard disco fodder; it's also the unique juxtaposition of the spacious arrangement with the Clement sisters' endearing, well-crafted harmonies. The results are not only kinetically rewarding, but also vocally irresistible. Along similar lines, the contagious "Boogie Man" delivers the same rhythmic creativity to the story line of a figurative disco bandit. Though the set is only five songs long, it leaves a lasting impression for its distinctiveness from standard Salsoul and Euro-disco, which in 1979, was running a bit short on ideas.
by Justin M. Kantor (AMG)

[Note: Hot Productions' CD reissue of this LP contains 2 bonus tracks (not presents on the original vinyl): the edit and the extended versions of "When It's Love".]

Biography:
Philadelphia vocal group Direct Current's lineup was Deborah, Dorothy, and Denise Clement. The trio's sole charting single, "Everybody Here Must Party," was released on Philly label TEC and made it to number 83 R&B on the R&B chart in summer 1979. The album of the same name followed that year, and the trio were also heard on Instant Funk's 1982 Salsoul LP Looks So Fine, which included "Why Don't You Think About Me," the swaying ballad "Jumpin' to Conclusions," the NBA tribute "Slam Dunk the Funk," and the skaters/steppers favorite "Gotta Like That." Nick Martinelli (Loose Ends, Stephanie Mills, Regina Belle) and songwriter Johnny Bellmon (Wilson Pickett's "Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You") were among the group's producers.
by Ed Hogan (AMG)

Tracklisting:

01. Sweet Release [0:07:33.10]
02. Everybody Here Must Party [0:07:01.22]
03. Boogie Man [0:06:35.70]
04. Nothing Can Stop Us [0:05:50.15]
05. Wrong Or Right (When It's Love) [0:03:24.53]
06. When It's Love (Extended Mix) [0:05:40.67]

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chemicalbeats

August 6th, 2009, 01:29 PM

LOL

RunawayTrane

August 6th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Roberta Flack - Chapter Two
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 217MB | 38:22
Atlantic 1970

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Right from the spoken word intro to the opening "Reverend Lee," this is Afrocentric (okay, African-American-centric) music that manages to be completely folk and completely pop at the same time, blending churchy piano with full-blooded choruses, intricate bass runs and from-the-heart singing. Not to mention swooping strings from disco pioneer Eumir Deodato, which are occasionally jarring but not unfitting. The jazz elements that dominated the previous record are missing here, but it's no sellout, just a shift to the uncomplicated, folk side of things. Flack delivers the best tunes, including "Gone Away" by Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield and Leroy Hutson, and the anti-war "Business Goes On As Usual," in a manner so straightforward it's disarming. However, some of the tunes she chose to reinterpret are so hackneyed - "Let It Be Me," "The Impossible Dream" - nothing could make them sound sincere, and her take on Dylan's "Just Like A Woman" is surprisingly bland. Flack plays piano on many of the tracks; Hathaway takes over on two more. Other well known musicians include Eric Gale (guitar), Chuck Rainey (bass), Hubert Laws (flute), Gene Orloff (violin). Produced by Joel Dorn and sax legend King Curtis, who didn't play a note though he did sing some backing vocals. Without a hit single, this still managed to go gold like nearly all her early albums. --David Bertrand Wilson, Warr.org

PERSONNEL
Roberta Flack - Piano, Vocals
Eric Gale - Guitar
Hubert Laws - Flute
Chuck Rainey - Bass (Electric)
Ray Lucas - Drums
Donny Hathaway - Arranger, Piano
Eumir Deodato - Conductor, Strings
King Curtis - Producer, Arranger

TRACKLISTING
1. Reverend Lee
2. Do What You Gotta Do
3. Just Like a Woman
4. Let It Be Me
5. Gone Away Until It's Time
6. Until It's Time for You to Go
7. Impossible Dream
8. Business Goes on as Usual

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Blaq

August 7th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
Rags To Rufus
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. You Got The Love
2. I Got The Right Street (But The Wrong Direction)
3. Walkin' In The Sun
4. Rags To Rufus
5. Swing Down Chariot
6. Sideways
7. Ain't Nothin' But A Maybe
8. Tell Me Something Good
9. Look Through My Eyes
10.In Love We Grow
11.Smokin' Room

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In many respects the group seems to be feeling their way through this. Luckily, Rags to Rufus does feature some can't-miss propositions. The great rock and funk mix of "You've Got the Love" all but sums up what Chaka Khan was going to be doing for the long haul. The biggest hit here, "Tell Me Something Good," is a rare instance of an artist like Stevie Wonder giving away a tune that he could have had a big hit with himself. That being said, it was Khan's playful and sensual vocal that put it over the top. The songs that veer from the formula suffer the most on Rags to Rufus. The cutesy "I Got the Wrong Street" and the saccharine "Walkin' the Sun" are duds. Even early on, Khan needed songs that were complicated either lyrically or musically. On Ashford & Simpson's "Ain't Nothin' but a Maybe," Khan displays the maturity and knowing that it took to make the song have that much more emotional weight. Rags to Rufus ends on a relaxing note with the tracks, "Look Through My Eyes," "In Love We Grow," and the sultry "Smoking Room." This album is far from perfect, but it's certainly representative of the band's gifts and Khan's vocal power.

All Music Guide, Jason Elias

Biography by Steve Huey

One of the most commercially successful funk groups of the '70s, the multi-racial Rufus are today best remembered for launching the career of soul diva Chaka Khan, whose fiery lead vocals were easily the band's focal point. Powered by Khan — who was eventually billed in addition to the group — and an unerring sense of groove, Rufus scored an impressive string of hit singles on both the pop and R&B charts, which lasted through the '70s and up to Khan's official departure in 1983.

Rufus grew out of the Chicago band the American Breed, which had a hit in 1968 with the oldies-radio staple "Bend Me, Shape Me." Guitarist Al Ciner, bassist Chuck Colbert, drummer Lee Graziano, and keyboardist Kevin Murphy had all played in the band at one time or another before forming a new group, originally called Smoke, with vocalists Paulette McWilliams and James Stella. Stella was quickly replaced by lead vocalist/songwriter/keyboardist Ron Stockert, and Colbert by bassist Dennis Belfield; the group changed its name to Ask Rufus, which was later shortened to Rufus. In 1972, drummer Andre Fischer — another former American Breed member — replaced Graziano, and a young female vocalist named Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens) replaced McWilliams. Although Khan's dynamic stage presence helped this version of the band take off, Stockert was still the guiding force when they signed with ABC in 1973, and he lent a more pop/rock flavor to the group's self-titled debut, released later that year.

Although the album sold poorly, Rufus gained a fan in Stevie Wonder thanks to their cover of his "Maybe Your Baby." Wonder gave them a new composition, the slowly grinding "Tell Me Something Good," that he'd written specifically with Khan's vocal style in mind. Pulled as a single from their second album, 1974's Rags to Rufus, "Tell Me Something Good" was a Top Five smash that turned Khan into a star; she also co-wrote the R&B chart-topping follow-up, "You Got the Love." Clearly, the band had found its niche, and a number of personnel shifts ensued: Stockert left, Belfield was replaced by Bobby Watson, and Ciner was replaced by Tony Maiden. Their funk sensibility thus bolstered, Rufus returned with a strong new album before year's end, Rufusized, which spawned two more hits in "Once You Get Started" and "Please Pardon Me (You Remind Me of a Friend)." The billing on 1975's Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan made the singer's star power official, and produced one of the group's biggest hits in the R&B number one "Sweet Thing." Dave "Hawk" Wolinski joined as a second keyboardist for 1977's mellower Ask Rufus (the hit was "At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)"), and William "Moon" Calhoun replaced drummer Fischer on 1978's Street Player.

Following the release of Street Player, Khan made what was perhaps an inevitable move into solo recording with the release of her debut, Chaka; despite scoring a significant hit with "I'm Every Woman," she remained an official member of Rufus. Still, the band's next album, Numbers, was recorded without her, and upon its release in 1979, it stiffed. Khan was back on board later that year for Masterjam, produced by Quincy Jones, and the band (featuring new drummer John "J.R." Robinson) was back on top of the R&B charts with "Do You Love What You Feel." However, Khan split again for 1980's Party 'Til You're Broke, and although she returned for 1981's Camouflage, Rufus' chart fortunes were slipping away. The George Duke-produced, Khan-less Seal in Red bombed, but Khan returned for one last go-round on 1983's Stompin' at the Savoy, a double-record set featuring three sides of live material and one side of new studio recordings. One of those new songs, "Ain't Nobody," became Rufus' final number one R&B hit, and also won a Grammy, allowing the group to end its career on a high note. Her contract up, Khan finally left for good afterwards and became a superstar thanks to a cover of Prince's "I Feel for You."

All Music Guide

ladysun

August 7th, 2009, 06:31 AM

12” CLASSIC CUTS
VOL. 2 - 1977

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[VINYL] Funk, Disco | APE – 497 MB

Tracklisting:

01 - Don"t Turn Away - Midnite Flite
02 - Moon-Boots - ORS
03 - Music - Montreal Sound
04 - Pipeline - Bruce Johnston
05 - Keep Doin" It (Part 1) - Showdown
06 - Cheaters Never Win - Love Committee
07 - You"ve Got Magic - Rice & Beans Orchestra
08 - Discomania - The Lovers
09 - Don"t Stop Me, I Like It - David Christie
10 - Move Your Body - Gene Farrow
11 - Everybody Dance - Bumblebee Unlimited

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Black Stars

August 7th, 2009, 08:07 AM

[SIZE="4"]Lords Of The Underground
Keepers Of The Funk
[Direct Rip]

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Track List :

01. Intro
02. Ready Or Not
03. Tic Toc
04. Keepers Of The Funk
05. Steam From Da Knot
06. What I'm After
07. Faith
08. Neva Faded
09. No Pain
10. Frustrated
11. Yes Y'All
12. What U See
13. Outro

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MaccaM

August 7th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Judgment Night: Music From The Motion Picture
Various Artists
FLAC - Cue - M3U
Covers

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Track Listing

1. Just Another Victim - Helmet, House of Pain
2. Fallin' - De La Soul, Teenage Fanclub
3. Me, Myself & My Microphone - Living Colour, Run-D.M.C.
4. Judgment Night - Biohazard, Onyx
5. Disorder - Ice-T, Slayer
6. Another Body Murdered - Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., Faith No More
7. I Love You Mary Jane - Cypress Hill, Sonic Youth
8. Freak Momma - Mudhoney, Sir Mix-A-Lot
9. Missing Link - Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Dinosaur Jr.
10. Come and Die - Fatal, Therapy?
11. Real Thing - Cypress Hill, Pearl Jam

Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/264612011/Reckoning.part1.rar)
Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/264641767/Reckoning.part2.rar)

PW = NoWay

Blaq

August 7th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
Street Player
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/Blaq2/Rufus_StreetPlayer.jpg?t=1211358438

Tracklist

1. Street Player
2. Stay
3. Turn
4. Best Of Your Heart
5. Finale
6. Blue Love
7. Stranger To Love
8. Take Time
9. Destiny
10. Change Your Ways

WAV
409MB
.:: Hidden Block (you must be registered and have 50 posts) ::.
PASS: BLAQ_SYNCITI.NET

Review

Rufus and Chaka Khan went through three name changes as a group: Rufus, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and Rufus & Chaka Khan. It doesn't really matter what name is used because the result is the same: solid grooves, arresting melodies, and the overwhelming vocals of Chaka Khan. This album spawned a Top Five Billboard R&B hit with "Stay," a song with a moderate tempo and a very humble beginning that bows to an explosive plea from Khan. It reached number three on the charts after 18 weeks. "Blue Love" has that seesaw rhythm that swings from midtempo to uptempo but is controlled by Khan's delivery. It slipped into the Top 40 at number 34 in a short nine weeks. This project could have easily supported additional releases with songs like the engaging "Stranger to Love," the jazzy "Destiny," and "Best of Your Heart." That's just for starters. Tony Maiden steps in vocally on "Change Your Ways." Khan's vocals are so dynamic and have so much range that it's hard to find challenging material. This album comes close to that challenge.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle

Blaq

August 7th, 2009, 08:14 PM

Judgment Night: Music From The Motion Picture
Various Artists
FLAC - Cue - M3U
Covers

Thanks, Mac. Good to see you back. :thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

August 7th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Thought I posted this here already, if so plz excuse the mishap

Staples Singers - Stax Profiles
FUNK-N-SOUL | WAV | CUE | ARTWORK | 587MB
Concord 2006

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/d3ba6472acd1efca0ab1503294b26bed (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/193674/Front.jpg)

Throughout the distinct phases of their recording career, from straight rhythmic gospel to Civil Rights protest anthems, to what might be called soul folk to the funky grit of their Stax years, the Staple Singers always delivered songs that said something, and even when the grooves of songs like 1971's "Respect Yourself" or 1972's reggae-tinged "I'll Take You There" were sending people to the dancefloors, the lyrics were hopeful, message-driven missives of support for a better self, a better community, and a better world. Stax Profiles is a fine anthology which collects tracks recorded between 1968 and 1975 during the Staple Singers productive stay at Stax Records, and includes both "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There," as well as the powerful "City in the Sky," "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend," "Are You Sure," with its brilliantly staggered vocals, and the Steve Cropper produced "Long Walk to D.C." There isn't a single lame track here, and while there are lengthier collections of the Staple Singers' Stax years on the market, this one has a wonderful flow. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. I'll Take You There
02. Respect Yourself
03. If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)
04. Be What You Are
05. Are You Sure
06. Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom-Boom)
07. Oh La de Da
08. Touch a Hand, Make a Friend
09. You've Got to Earn It
10. Everyday People
11. My Main Man
12. City in the Sky
13. Long Walk to D.C.
14. The Weight

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-2cad93) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-2e3434) | Part 3 (http://lix.in/-2fbad5)

pw=lisalisa

RunawayTrane

August 8th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Zapp - Zapp
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 600DPI | 298MB | 40:40
Warner Brothers 1980

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/aa8484d638e1456da9605cc53b7ea55f (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/193717/zappIcover.jpg)

Released in 1980 just as George Clinton's P-funk empire had reached the brink of its existence, Bootsy protégé Roger Troutman proved himself a worthy successor with Zapp's self-titled debut album and its subsequent two follow-ups. In actuality, Zapp originally was a branch of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective, as group leader Roger Troutman was originally signed to Clinton's short-lived CBS subsidiary, Uncle Jam Records. After Troutman completed the album with CBS' money, Clinton's help, and Bootsy's production, Warner Bros. stepped in, offered Roger a considerable sum of money, and slyly bought the album -- leaving a distressed Clinton with no Zapp album for his shaky boutique label. Propelled by the dancefloor smash "More Bounce to the Ounce," the album quickly became a considerable hit. It was here that Troutman first defined the vocoder-laden funk aesthetic that would become his trademark for the remainder of his career. In addition to the near ten-minute "More Bounce," the album also featured "Be Alright," another epic jam that slowed down the funk to a smoked-out, almost ballad-like tempo (both songs would later fuel numerous early-'90s West Coast rap hits via sampling). Of the remaining four songs, "Funky Bounce" and "Brand New Player" also stand as perennial standouts, further affirming Troutman's dense funk aesthetic. Later Zapp albums would have their moments, but this debut is absolutely solid from beginning to end, in addition to being the foundation from which Troutman would base all later work, and with "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Be Alright," it houses two of the best moments in '80s funk. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. More Bounce to the Ounce
2. Freedom
3. Brand New Player
4. Funky Bounce
5. Be Alright
6. Coming Home

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-585031)

pw: lisalisa

teddybear4703

August 8th, 2009, 11:31 AM

What's the password please? !!??

Nytro - Nytro (1977)

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/JohnyFunk/N-N_426x425.jpg

VinylRip/FLAC/229MB

01.Atomic Funk
02.Dreaming
03.Foolin' Around
04.What It Is
05.Where's The Party
06.Atmosphere
07.Give Me One More Chance
08.Trick Bag

*** hidden content ***

RunawayTrane

August 8th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Zapp - Zapp II
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVER | 256MB | 40:58
Warner Brothers 1982

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/338fe7324aa716061a0c8a798d679190 (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/194133/ZappIIfr.jpg)

Building upon the unprecedented success of Zapp's self-titled debut and group leader Roger Troutman's solo debut, The Many Facets of Roger, along with those two album's hit singles -- "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," respectively -- Troutman returned in 1982 with Zapp II, a strong album again propelled by a mammoth single, "Dance Floor." Outside of the infectious single, which topped the R&B singles chart, Troutman stuck to his patented formula of vocoder-laden funk on each of the album's other songs. There isn't anything new here that wasn't on Zapp or The Many Facets of Roger, just more of the same; of course, this isn't exactly a bad thing, as Troutman retreads familiar ground effectively. At this point in his career, Troutman wasn't short on ideas and was able to inventively lay down dense, carefree funk with ease -- in sum, there's literally no filler here, impressive when you consider his prolific output during this era. Not quite as fresh as the first Zapp album but still a great album for its era. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. Dance Floor
2. Playin' Kinda Ruff
3. Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)
4. Do You Really Want An Answer?
5. Come On
6. A Touch Of Jazz

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-55523f)

pw: lisalisa

james2

August 8th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Zapp - Zapp II
FUNK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVER | 256MB | 40:58
Warner Brothers 1982

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/338fe7324aa716061a0c8a798d679190 (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/194133/ZappIIfr.jpg)

TRACKLISTING

1. Dance Floor
2. Playin' Kinda Ruff
3. Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)
4. Do You Really Want An Answer?
5. Come On
6. A Touch Of Jazz

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-55523f)

pw: lisalisa

AWESOME !!!
Was searching for this album in top quality :thumbs up:
THANKS !!!

p.s. Any chance of Roger Troutman's "Saga Continues" ? :498:
Thanks in advance!!!

teddybear4703

August 8th, 2009, 10:35 PM

RunawayTrane

August 9th, 2009, 12:47 AM

I wonder if this is not against the rules, but Funkysoul doesn't include the key for his password protected posts.

Some examples:

Nytro
Edwin Birdsong
Chocolate Milk - Action Speaks Louder Than Words

Allowed or not, this is not a game I wanna play. What's the name of the game you're playing, Funkysoul? Everybody-begs-me? I don't mean to be rude, but indeed you are being rude!!!

If we all do the same, where would the forum end up?

Not crazy about hiding passes myself, but please understand that there are lurkers everywhere. Not blaming Funkysoul it he requires a simple "thank you" for all the work he might put in. My philosophy is if a person takes the time to rip, convert, upload and post lossless music, they are free to do it anyway they damn well please as long as they come correct with the quality (no transcoding). Really just happy to have other posters. When this library first opened, Dirty and I were doing the posting all by ourselves, so the more the merrier......

having said that, if NO password is included in the post at all, that is kind of foul. Not to single any one person out, but if you're not planning on being on SYNCITI 7 days a week answering all the PMs you'll get from not including a pass, then just use the "HTNX" function to make sure you get acknowledgment for your work. That's what it's there for and there's no getting around it for lurkers

In fact, I was thinking of making that a requirement for posting. It already is a requirement on other parts of the boards but I like to keep this free and easy here. But the lurkers and ESPECIALLY the leeches have almost made it necessary

RunawayTrane

August 9th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Not sure if posted this before or not. Had it so long but art was missing
:dunno:

John Coltrane - The Inch Worm
JAZZ | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVER | 408MB | 40:17
Get Back 2007

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/77af13929d198fd9a63e6277c75d6306 (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/194369/GEB2033Lg.jpg)

Recorded live for a radio broadcast on November 28, 1962 in Stefaniensaal, Graz Austria while Coltrane and his quartet were on tour in Europe. This is Coltrane and his “classic quartet”, one of the most famous jazz quartets of all time, featuring jazz all-stars McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones. This is the same line-up that would go on to record the seminal “A Love Supreme,” just two years later.

Coltrane can be heard here expanding his improvisations and reworking Trane standards like “Impressions” and “The Inch Worm,” a modal piece in the style of “My Favorite Things,” as well as his very personal interpretation of Cole Porter’s classic ballad “Everytime We Say Goodbye.”

LISTEN (http://www.last.fm/music/John+Coltrane/_/The+Inch+Worm)

PERSONNEL
John Coltrane - Saxophone
McCoy Tyner - Piano
Jimmy Garrison - Bass
Elvin Jones - Drums

TRACKLISTING
1. The Inch Worm
2. Everytime We Say Goodbye
3. Impressions

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4dbdfe)

pw: lisalisa

teddybear4703

August 9th, 2009, 02:59 AM

Doctor-Rhythm

August 9th, 2009, 05:13 AM

T.S. MONK
HOUSE OF MUSIC
(1980, Mirage)

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd63/hqshare_photos/FrontTMB-34.jpg

[VINYL] Disco, Funk | FLAC, Covers

Review:
T.S. Monk (born Thelonious Sphere Monk, Jr., December 27, 1949, New York, United States) is a jazz drummer, composer and bandleader. He began his music career early in his life, honing his skills throughout the 1970s. By the dawning of the 1980s, he had formed his eponymous band, which featured him on lead vocals and drums. The group’s début album, 1980’s House of Music featured several hits that placed on the Billboard R&B chart, including “Bon Bon Vie (Gimme the Good Life)” and “Candidate for Love.” The band went on to release two more albums throughout the early 1980s, though singles released from these albums did not fare as well as those on the début. The band broke up shortly thereafter.
Soulfunkjazz’s Blog

Tracklisting:

01 - Bon Bon Vie (5:04)
02 - Candidate For Love (4:48)
03 - Hot Night In The City (4:05)
04 - The Last Of The Wicked Romancers (4:35)
05 - Can't Keep My Hands To Myself (4:00)
06 - Stay Free Of His Love (4:10)
07 - House Of Music (5:31)

.:: You must click 'Thank You' before you can see the data contained here. ::.

Assjack

August 9th, 2009, 08:01 AM

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/3296/folderyrb.jpg

Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes - Royal Rappin's [FLAC]

Ace Records Ltd
CDSEWM 059
United Kingdom
1979
CD
FLAC
280 MB
Soul / Funk / RnB

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Millie+Jackson

Tracklisting:
01. Sweet Music, Soft Lights, And You
02. Feels Like The First Time
03. You Never Cross My Mind
04. Love Changes
05. I Change My Mind
06 Do You Wanna Make Love
07. If I Had My Way
08. If You Had Your Way
09. You Needed Me

.:: You must click 'Thank You' before you can see the data contained here. ::.

---------- Post added at 01:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:55 PM ----------

I'm not talking about hiding passwords and I'm not against requiring a "simple" thanks. I'm talking about not including pass in your posts so you have to PM, which BTW can lead to censorship by the poster: I like you/I don't.

Leechers are everywhere. So if you decide to post, you must keep up your decision instead of trying to receive gratification by means of an obliged "thank you".

Now, requiring your counter to be on 30/50/100 posts is also fine with me, but you can see the quality of comments: "thanks", "lol", :clap: Forcing people to comment is like forcing someone to vote or to love you.

I'm not trying to change rules here. I'm just expressing I'm against having to PM someone to beg for a pass, which is an additional rule to what's already set up.

I'm totally aware my comments may be not be pleasant to some and I'm not interested in staying on this topic so I won't refer to it anymore. I respect your administation role here, RunawayTrane, and I'm sure you will respect my right to respectfully dissent.

:thumbs up: I agree with both of you. I'm not a heavy poster (yet) but I find it really annoying having sent Funkysoul PM's for passwords - and he never replies!

The "HTNX" or requirements for 50 posts, that I find OK, but not giving a shit - that's bad.

What else can be said?

This perhaps?

:finger:

RunawayTrane

August 9th, 2009, 01:56 PM

I'm not talking about hiding passwords and I'm not against requiring a "simple" thanks. I'm talking about not including pass in your posts so you have to PM, which BTW can lead to censorship by the poster: I like you/I don't.

Leechers are everywhere. So if you decide to post, you must keep up your decision instead of trying to receive gratification by means of an obliged "thank you".

Now, requiring your counter to be on 30/50/100 posts is also fine with me, but you can see the quality of comments: "thanks", "lol", :clap: Forcing people to comment is like forcing someone to vote or to love you.

I'm not trying to change rules here. I'm just expressing I'm against having to PM someone to beg for a pass, which is an additional rule to what's already set up.

I'm totally aware my comments may be not be pleasant to some and I'm not interested in staying on this topic so I won't refer to it anymore. I respect your administation role here, RunawayTrane, and I'm sure you will respect my right to respectfully dissent.

You're misunderstanding my comments. I have NO requirements for a specific amount of posts. And don't give a shit about a thank you. Never have. What I am saying is that I was THINKING about everyone having to use the "HTHX" function on your links. This is a great little function, hit a little "thanks" button at the bottom of the post and wham, it gives the lurker the links and it gives the poster whatever little satisfaction he/she may need. And it takes little more than a millisecond to do it. IMO, it's the perfect compromise

Having said that...

I think something needs to be clarified here. Anyone posting knows how much it takes to get all this stuff done. Just to rip and post ONE album takes more uploading than it does on 5 or 6 MP3 posts. Add to that locating artwork for said music or scanning it yourself (ESPECIALLY the people scanning album covers which I really appreciate), then to having to say thank you SHOULD be a requirement, even if it means a thread with a thousand THANK YOUs in it.

Funkysoul been doing this a while now. Not necessarily on this board, but in other places. Don't like the PM/password thing, but that's the way it is. That may actually be a rquirement on some other board he's posting on. Of course we are all free to voice our displeasures about it, but remember he is also free to ignore those comments too. People have their own idiosyncracies and messageboards have their own sets of rules. I think we walk a fine line here because we require NOTHING of anyone who want any of this music. Even the leeches. No set # of posts, no thank you, no acknowledgement, nothing. ART OF NOISE on the whole has one set of rules, but I forego those rules in this thread because I want as many different vantagepoints as possible. Alot of posters aren't just posting their music here. Like myself, they'll post in a variety of places across the interent in a variety of different formats. Even in a variety of different languages. For all I know, Funkysoul might not even understand english that well to read these messages like you and I can. Some cats were invited from other boards, some found this site through my blog (I leave a link for this board there), some just through just searching for lossless music.

No real point to any of this, just think it needed to be said. I welcome any and all posters. Wherever you're from and whatever or however you post. As long as it's done with quality of sound in mind you can "do it anyway you wanna" (People's Choice). Passes, no passes, hidden, not hidden, whatever. Just remember if you hide your shit, be prepared to answer alot of questions about it. Also be prepared to answer to mods cause everyone ain't as lenient as me & Blaq are. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their feedback. Keep posting that good shit

And props to ASSJACK for that Mille & Ike!!!
:277:

RunawayTrane

August 9th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Chaka Khan - Come 2 My House
SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 442MB | 59:57
NPG 1998

http://img36.picoodle.com/img/img36/4/3/15/f_ChakaKhanCom_7ce7f92.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/4/3/15/f_ChakaKhanCom_7ce7f92.jpg&srv=img36)

Co-produced and mostly co-written by Prince and Khan, and it's as funky as you could hope for: fat bass, gutsy horns (by the Hornheadz), solid riffs that somehow never sound derivative ("I'll Never Be Another Fool"), crazy touches like the title track's heavy breathing-meets-jazz piano. Studio gadgets are used to add interest and excitement, not as crutches or ploys for commercial acceptance. (In short, the record is everything New Power Soul wasn't, but that's a story for another day.) Khan's voice is always given plenty of room, and several tracks feature that "Wall of Chakas" vocal section than which there is nothing better ("This Crazy Life Of Mine"). There are also several choice ballads: "Remember U," "Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart," which for some reason has been lying in Prince's vault for years. Larry Graham drops by on a remake of his hit "Hair," but stays in the background so that the track is a statement about individualism instead of just a bass showcase. Weak links are a cluttered remake of Prince's "Don't Talk 2 Strangers," and "Reconsider (U Betta)," a soothing jazzy number spoiled by a distractingly prominent snare. Queen Latifah adds incidental rapping to "Pop My Clutch," and some members of the New Power Generation turn up here and there, but most instruments are by That Purple Guy. --David Bertrand Wilson, WARR.org

TRACKLISTING

01. Come 2 My House
02. (Intro)
03. This Crazy Life of Mine
04. Betcha
05. Spoon
06. Pop My Clutch
07. Journey 2 the Center of Your Heart
08. I'll Never B Another Fool
09. Democrazy
10. I Remember U
11. Reconsider (U Betta)
12. Don't Talk 2 Strangers
13. Hair
14. The Drama

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-5a04c2)

pw: lisalisa

funkysoul

August 9th, 2009, 02:11 PM

Faze-O - Good Thang (1978)

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/JohnyFunk/Cover_426x427.jpg

VinylRip/FLAC/261MB

A1 Good Thang
A2 Who Loves You
B1 Space People
B2 Party Time
B3 Love Me Girl
B4 Funky Lady

.:: Hidden Block (you must be registered and have 50 posts) ::.

Assjack

August 9th, 2009, 03:37 PM

You're misunderstanding my comments. I have NO requirements for a specific amount of posts. And don't give a shit about a thank you. Never have. What I am saying is that I was THINKING about everyone having to use the "HTHX" function on your links. This is a great little function, hit a little "thanks" button at the bottom of the post and wham, it gives the lurker the links and it gives the poster whatever little satisfaction he/she may need. And it takes little more than a millisecond to do it. IMO, it's the perfect compromise

Having said that...

I think something needs to be clarified here. Anyone posting knows how much it takes to get all this stuff done. Just to rip and post ONE album takes more uploading than it does on 5 or 6 MP3 posts. Add to that locating artwork for said music or scanning it yourself (ESPECIALLY the people scanning album covers which I really appreciate), then to having to say thank you SHOULD be a requirement, even if it means a thread with a thousand THANK YOUs in it.

Funkysoul been doing this a while now. Not necessarily on this board, but in other places. Don't like the PM/password thing, but that's the way it is. That may actually be a rquirement on some other board he's posting on. Of course we are all free to voice our displeasures about it, but remember he is also free to ignore those comments too. People have their own idiosyncracies and messageboards have their own sets of rules. I think we walk a fine line here because we require NOTHING of anyone who want any of this music. Even the leeches. No set # of posts, no thank you, no acknowledgement, nothing. ART OF NOISE on the whole has one set of rules, but I forego those rules in this thread because I want as many different vantagepoints as possible. Alot of posters aren't just posting their music here. Like myself, they'll post in a variety of places across the interent in a variety of different formats. Even in a variety of different languages. For all I know, Funkysoul might not even understand english that well to read these messages like you and I can. Some cats were invited from other boards, some found this site through my blog (I leave a link for this board there), some just through just searching for lossless music.

No real point to any of this, just think it needed to be said. I welcome any and all posters. Wherever you're from and whatever or however you post. As long as it's done with quality of sound in mind you can "do it anyway you wanna" (People's Choice). Passes, no passes, hidden, not hidden, whatever. Just remember if you hide your shit, be prepared to answer alot of questions about it. Also be prepared to answer to mods cause everyone ain't as lenient as me & Blaq are. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their feedback. Keep posting that good shit

And props to ASSJACK for that Mille & Ike!!!
:277:

May I threw in a few Pennies on this one?

Firstly I am truly sorry if you feel I misunderstood you - please accept my apologies!

Secondly I don't think Teddybear4703 meant any harm, but he probably got pissed off when he never got any replies from Funkysoul (as I did too). Of course Funkysoul is allowed to share his passes with those he chooses. Oh well, I don't find it necessary throwing dogshit on anyone, we'd better be friends - all of us.

Finally it makes me happy you liked the Millie/Ike post. If you're interested there's more where that came from.

:350:

RunawayTrane

August 9th, 2009, 04:41 PM

May I threw in a few Pennies on this one?

Firstly I am truly sorry if you feel I misunderstood you - please accept my apologies!

Secondly I don't think Teddybear4703 meant any harm, but he probably got pissed off when he never got any replies from Funkysoul (as I did too). Of course Funkysoul is allowed to share his passes with those he chooses. Oh well, I don't find it necessary throwing dogshit on anyone, we'd better be friends - all of us.

Finally it makes me happy you liked the Millie/Ike post. If you're interested there's more where that came from.

:350:

The first paragraph of my long winded response was in answer to Teddybear. Not to anyone else. The rest of what was written wasn't in response to anyone. Just something I felt needed to be said to remind everyone (past, present and future) what the deal is here.

Blaq

August 9th, 2009, 04:53 PM

John Coltrane - Ole Coltrane
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 337MB | 45:57
Atlantic 1961

Not sure if posted this before or not. Had it so long but art was missing
:dunno:

John Coltrane - The Inch Worm
JAZZ | WAV | CUE | LOG | COVER | 408MB | 40:17
Get Back 2007

Good looks on both of these! :thumbs up:

spankyemcee

August 9th, 2009, 10:45 PM

Hello all you music lovers. You know I ain't never been the red carpet type. I'm the "Just Do It" type. So here is my contribution, my way of saying hello.... My music library

Basically, it's the same music that's posted elsewhere, except that all music posted in this thread is in High Quality LOSSLESS FORMATS ONLY. That means NO MP3's whatsoever!! No AAC, no WMA, not even OGG VORBIS is allowed in here. ONLY LOSSLESS. Whether it's compressed audio or not. So here are a few of the formats you might encounter in the lossless library:

FLAC: Free Lossless Audio Codec
APE: Monkeys Audio
MP4: ALAC or Apple Lossless (for MACINTOSH)
WMA9: Windows Media Audio Lossless (WMAL)
WV: Wavpack
SHN: Shorten
WAV: Uncompressed Windows audio file
AIFF: Uncompressed MacIntosh audio file

It will be all kinds of music. But it will all be lossless. Also, every RunawayTrane post will be uploaded with RAPIDSHARE and will have the same password. My pass is something simple that I can remember. I always use lisalisa as my pass because I can always remember that awesome rack. So all ya gotta do is remember them knockas and you'll remember my pass.

Zap Mama - A Ma Zone
WORLD | APE | CUE | 300DPI | 349MB
Luaka Bop 1999

http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/3/8/6/f_ZapMamaMaZom_24a2b60.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/8/6/f_ZapMamaMaZom_24a2b60.jpg&srv=img29)

Zap Mama's last album was the first one to incorporate instrumental sounds into the group's six-voice a cappella mix; it was also the first to include male voices. On A Ma Zone, group leader Marie Daulne has expanded the exploration of American R&B and hip-hop that she began with Seven. Breakbeats, jazzy upright bass, and turntable manipulation are now a part of the mix -- a mix that was already rich with European and West African influences. "Gissie" draws most deeply on Daulne's Central African Pygmy roots, with its call-and-response structure and her unearthly yodeling; "Rafiki," which opens the album, is a collaboration with Black Thought (of the Roots) that segues beautifully into "W'Happy Mama," on which Daulne shows off her own speed-rap flow (in French, of course). "'Allo 'Allo" and "Call Waiting" both hint at her ongoing obsession with the telephone, an instrument that she seems to find mildly repellent but can't seem to ignore. Everything on this album is both complex and immediately accessible, simultaneously deeply funky and sweetly gentle. Very highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. Iko-Iko
02. Rafiki [DNA Remix]
03. W'happy Mama
04. Call Waiting
05. Gissié
06. Songe
07. Kemake
08. Comment Ça Va?
09. Ya Solo
10. My Own Zero
11. M'Toto
12. Gbo Mata [Station]
13. 'Allo 'Allo
14. Rafiki [Original Mix]

Part 1 (http://lix.in/-3073f8) | Part 2 (http://lix.in/-31fa99)

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rtownsend213

August 10th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Jean Carne
Closer Than Close: The Best of Jean Carne
CD-RIP|FLAC|470mb

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Tracklist

1. Valentine Love [Featuring Norman Connors/Michael Henderson]
2. Free Love
3. If You Wanna Go Back
4. Don't Let It Go to Your Head
5. There's a Shortage of Good Men
6. Together Once Again
7. When I Find You Love
8. Intro/My Love Don't Come Easy
9. Was That All It Was
10. Sweet and Wonderful
11. I'm Back for More
12. Love Don't Love Nobody
13. If You Don't Know Me by Now
14. Completeness
15. Closer Than Close
16. Ain't No Way

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dadirtydj

August 11th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Keiko Matsui – Whisper From The Mirror

JAZZ | NEW AGE | WAV | CUE | 591
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Amazon.com
Keiko Matsui's Whisper from the Mirror is not identified as a theme-based project, yet it's hard not to be caught up in the cohesion and storytelling progression. A mix of classical, jazz, and New Age elements, Matsui's 10th studio project is an all-instrumental, piano-centered affair that has the feel of soundtrack, only it's left for the listener to fill in the blanks. Matsui's melodramatic flourishes are kept earthbound by a subtle, urban-tribal rhythmic base that attractively threads its way through the project. Jazz fans may feel that she sometimes sticks too close to the white keys (some comparisons to Yanni might surface here), yet the recording's rewards reach listeners in more sublime ways, such as on the heart-touching, gently propulsive "Torches on the Earth" and "Beyond the Light." The disc takes its jazziest turn on the final cut, when Bob James joins Matusi at the piano for a four-handed "Ever After." For listeners attracted to the more mystical elements in Matsui's music, Whisper from the Mirror is a voice worth heeding. --Terry Wood

~Track Listing~

1. Whisper from the Mirror
2. Invisible Wing
3. Tears of the Ocean
4. Between the Moons
5. Beyond the Light
6. Torches on the Earth
7. Dimensions
8. Savanna, No problem
9. Midnight Stone
10. See You There
11. Ever After (4 Hand Piano, with Bob James)
12. Trees

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zacki

August 12th, 2009, 10:52 AM

L.A. Boppers - L.A. Boppers (1980)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Is This The Best (Bop-Doo-Wah)
02. You Did It Good
03. I Can't Stay
04. Life Is What You Make It
05. Saturday
06. Funk It Out
07. Be-Bop Dancin'
08. Are We Wrong
09. Watching Life

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RunawayTrane

August 12th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Steel Pulse - African Holocaust
REGGAE | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 529MB | 56:43
Ras/Sanctuary 2004

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A long seven years since their previous album, Rage and Fury, reggae legends Steel Pulse return yet again, this time with African Holocaust, and yet again have their ranks dwindled. Core members David Hinds (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Selwyn Brown (keyboards, backing vocals) are the only ones to remain from the band's glory years, but they more than hold their own and they're joined by a deep roster of supporting musicians, a list too long to list. As always, the music is what's most important, and on that count, this Steel Pulse lineup indeed makes the mark. The sound here is superglossy for such grassroots-level reggae, sure, and that may indeed irk some listeners who still yearn for the lo-fi golden age of roots reggae. Even so, the songwriting and musicianship here are also super -- as super as anything bearing the Steel Pulse banner in a decade or two (standouts include "Global Warning," "Blazing Fire," and the title track). The thing is, this is largely a Hinds solo album; he writes all the songs in addition to singing and lending guitar to them, so if there's anything lacking it's a sense of unison among the bandmembers. You have to wonder if this guy ever tires of Steel Pulse. After all, it's been decades now, and here again he shows no sign of slowing down. Granted, it did take him seven years to get the album out, but still. There's really not too much else to say about African Holocaust. Longtime fans will know what to expect. Newcomers should know a few things: above all, Steel Pulse are known for performing well-written, Afrocentric songs that are rebellious without being negative or inflammatory, and though the band membership has changed over the years, the type of songs hasn't, nor has the steady move away from dancehall that was apparent on the band's previous album. This is very well done contemporary reggae, and even the rhetoric-laden liner notes and iconographic outer packaging are well done. Overall, yes, it's well done. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Global Warning
02. Blazing Fire
03. There Must Be a Way
04. Make Us a Nation
05. Dem a Wolf
06. No More Weapons
07. Tyrant
08. Door of No Return
09. Born fe Rebel
10. Darker Than Blue
11. George Jackson
12. African Holocaust
13. Uncle George

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4fa3e5)

ARTWORK (http://lix.in/-4fa417)

pw: lisalisa

RunawayTrane

August 12th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Interesting album. One classic, one song sung in Spanish,
one straight up Gospel song, and two songs written by her
future singing partner Donny Hathaway

Roberta Flack - First Take
VOCAL | FLAC | CUE | SCANS | 267MB
Atlantic 1969

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Roberta Flack's debut album, titled First Take in true underachiever fashion, introduced a singer who'd assimilated the powerful interpretive talents of Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan, the earthy power of Aretha Franklin, and the crystal purity and emotional resonance of folksingers like Judy Collins. Indeed, the album often sounded more like vocal jazz or folk than soul, beginning with the credits: a core quartet of Flack on piano, John Pizzarelli on guitar, Ron Carter on bass, and Ray Lucas on drums, as fine a lineup as any pop singer could hope to recruit. With only one exception -- the bluesy, grooving opener "Compared to What," during which Flack proves her chops as a soul belter -- she concentrates on readings of soft, meditative material. A pair of folk covers, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye," are heart-wrenching standouts; the first even became a surprise hit two years later, when its appearance in the Clint Eastwood film Play Misty for Me pushed it to the top of the pop charts and earned Flack her first Grammy award for Record of the Year. Her arrangement of the traditional "I Told Jesus" has a simmering power, while "Ballad of the Sad Young Men" summons a stately sense of melancholy. Flack also included two songs from her college friend and future duet partner, Donny Hathaway, including a tender examination of the classic May-December romance titled "Our Ages or Our Hearts." The string arrangements of William Fischer wisely keep to the background, lending an added emotional weight to all of Flack's pronouncements. No soul artist had ever recorded a record like this, making First Take one of the most fascinating soul debuts of the era. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. Compared to What
2. Angelitos Negros
3. Our Ages or Our Hearts
4. I Told Jesus
5. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
6. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
7. Tryin' Times
8. Ballad of the Sad Young Men

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-55cdeb)

pw: lisalisa

RunawayTrane

August 13th, 2009, 01:18 AM

Maurice Brown - Hip 2 Bop
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVER | 259MB | 45:18
Brown 2004

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REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=15617)

BIOGRAPHY (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=2108)

PERSONNEL
Maurice Brown - Trumpet, Guitar
Doug Bickel - Piano, Organ
Derek Douget - Tenor Saxophone
Adonis Rose - Drums
Jason Stewart - Bass

TRACKLISTING

1. Rapture
2. It's a New Day
3. Mi Amor
4. Conceptions
5. Anazao
6. Hip to Bop
7. Look Ma No Hands
8. A Call for All Angels

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-58dcdb)

RunawayTrane

August 13th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Incognito - 100° And Rising
JAZZFUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 503MB | 67:43
Talkin Loud 1995

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PREVIEW (http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=10053&aid=2774)

TRACKLISTING

01. Where Did We Go Wrong
02. Good Love
03. One Hundred and Rising
04. Roots (Back to a Way of Life)
05. Everyday
06. Too Far Gone
07. After the Fall (Instrumental)
08. Spellbound and Speechless
09. I Hear Your Name
10. Barumba (Tribute to Luiz Eça)
11. Millenium (Instrumental)
12. Time Has Come
13. Jacob's Ladder (Instrumental)

LINK (http://lix.in/-5455aa)

ARTWORK (http://lix.in/-5763aa)

pw: lisalisa

RunawayTrane

August 14th, 2009, 02:34 AM

Vic Stevens - No Curb Ahead
FUSION | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 324MB | 51:03
Lolo 1997

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PERSONNEL
Vic Stevens - Drums
Demetrios Pappas - Keyboards
Pablo Batista - Percussion
Alex Domschot - Guitar
David Fiuczynski - Guitar, Strings
Chico Huff - Bass
Percy Jones - Bass

TRACKLISTING
1. Useless Humans
2. The Sun Rises in the East
3. No Curb Ahead
4. Do the Do That You Do
5. I Travel Alone
6. Would You Like to Dance?
7. Answers
8. A Party of Five
9. Buy the Weigh

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-546130)

pw: lisalisa

Doctor-Rhythm

August 14th, 2009, 03:30 AM

DAMON HARRIS
SILK
(1978, WMOT)

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Disco, Funk | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

Review:
Originally released on Fantasy Records in the '70s, Damon Harris' Silk is a quality release. The first thing that grabs you is Harris' uncanny vocal resemblance to Eddie Kendricks, whom he replaced in the Temptations. The upbeat tracks are lightweight but pleasing, with imaginative basslines, but it's the midtempo songs and ballads that demand your attention, particularly the romantic "Funday" and "Actresses." The upbeat rompers "It's Music," "Dish It Out," and "Silk" are dance-club specials. Female vocal group Breeze accompany Harris on these eight tracks.
by Andrew Hamilton (AMG)

Tracklisting:

01. It's Music [0:07:28.12]
02. Funday [0:04:22.58]
03. Dish Is Out [0:03:54.00]
04. Actresses [0:03:21.30]
05. Silk [0:05:27.50]
06. I Feel In Love [0:07:18.70]
07. Ride On [0:04:06.70]
08. My Love For You [0:03:20.30]

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zacki

August 14th, 2009, 08:04 AM

Joe Bataan - Mestizo (1980)

CD-Rip|Flac|Covers
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01. Mestizo
02. Rap-O Clap-O
03. Sadie (She Smokes)
04. Latin Lover
05. Rock Me All Night Long
06. I See Your Hiney
07. Rap-O Dance-O
08. Always and Forever
09. Rap-O Clap-O
10. Sadie (She Smokes)
11. 11. Rap-O Clap-O (Instrumental)
12. Rap-O Clap-O

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Doctor-Rhythm

August 14th, 2009, 10:32 AM

L.A. Boppers - L.A. Boppers (1980)

First of all, thanks for your wonderful releases :respect-067:

...but I have a problem with the part3 or rar archive: impossible to extract the data.

I have downloaded the part3 twice: same problem. :dunno:

RunawayTrane

August 14th, 2009, 12:56 PM

DAMON HARRIS
SILK
(1978, WMOT)
[VINYL] Disco, Funk | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

This is a vinyl rip?? Just curious. Where'd you get the scans from??

Doctor-Rhythm

August 14th, 2009, 01:18 PM

This is a vinyl rip?? Just curious. Where'd you get the scans from??

:scared: Sorry, I made a mistake... it's a CD rip!

...cue, log

RunawayTrane

August 14th, 2009, 01:47 PM

:scared: Sorry, I made a mistake... it's a CD rip!

...cue, log

:277:

Blaq

August 14th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Shanice Wilson
Inner Child
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Keep Your Inner Child Alive (Interlude)
2. I Love Your Smile
3. Forever In Your Love
4. I'm Cryin'
5. I Hate To Be Lonely
6. Stop Cheatin' On Me
7. Silent Prayer
8. Peace In The World
9. Lovin' You
10.You Ain't All That
11.Shanice & Mookie Meet Homey (Interlude)
12.You Didn't Think I'd Come Back This Hard
13.You Were The One
14.I Love Your Smile
15.Goodnight (Interlude)

WAV
599MB
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Review

Shanice sure has an impressive voice, including the ability to sing falsetto a la Mariah Carey and Minnie Riperton. In fact, Shanice performs a version of Riperton's "Lovin You," which is somewhat faithful to the original. Fortunately, even though Shanice was just a teenager when she recorded this album, she doesn't overindulge in the falsetto like Carey did on her early releases. Unfortunately, she does overindulge in rapping, which is not her particular strength. Standout tracks include the hit "I Love Your Smile" and "Silent Prayer," featuring the great voice of Johnny Gill. A nice set produced by Narada Michael Walden.

All Music Guide, Tim Griggs

Biography by Jason Ankeny

A member of the Motown label roster during the 1990s, R&B singer Shanice was best known for her infectious smash "I Love Your Smile." Born May 14, 1973, Shanice Wilson entered show business virtually as a toddler, appearing in a number of musicals and television commercials; by 1984 she was a regular on the series Kids Incorporated, and soon after performed on the program Star Search. Her appearance there caught the eye of A&M Records, and at the age of 11 Shanice was under contract to the label. She issued her debut Discovery in 1987, scoring a pair of minor hits with the singles "(Baby Tell Me) Can You Dance" and "No 1/2 Steppin'." Signing to Motown in 1990, she teamed with producer Narada Michael Walden and recorded Inner Child, scoring with the hit "I Love Your Smile" as well as "I'm Cryin'" and "Lovin' You." Shanice subsequently appeared on a number of movie soundtracks, including Boomerang and Disney's Pocahontas, duetting with Jon Secada on "If I Never Knew You." Her third solo LP, 21 Ways to Grow, appeared in 1994, followed five years later by her self-titled LaFace label debut.

All Music Guide

zacki

August 14th, 2009, 04:53 PM

First of all, thanks for your wonderful releases :respect-067:

...but I have a problem with the part3 or rar archive: impossible to extract the data.

I have downloaded the part3 twice: same problem. :dunno:

Sorry for the trouble, Part 3 Fixed !!!

RunawayTrane

August 15th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Grabbed this off Musicman's blog. This was released in 2005, but only in Japan.
Just got reissued last year. Before the reissue, it was going for 140 bucks on Amazon!!
Crazy price but IMHO, song for song, this is her strongest album

N'Dambi - A Weird Kinda Wonderful
NEOSOUL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | NFO | COVER | 204MB | 37:21
N'Dambi 2005

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It takes nerve to break through to another level of artistry, to strip down your defenses to reveal the personal and honest, to let go of the pretense and shake off preconceived notions. And damn -- has N'dambi got nerve! On this collection of straight-no-chaser aural snapshots, the acclaimed singer-songwriter with the soul-soaked voice peels off the layers to share who she truly is. By liberating herself, she reveals who each of us can be: A Weird Kinda Wonderful, as the title of her new CD proclaims. "We are all creatures unlike any other, individual," explains the artist of the title. "We have our own experiences, our own idiosyncrasies, and all these things that shape us and make us one of a kind. So in a way it's like describing those little things about me that stand out and make me exactly who I am." However weird the Dallas native may feel, the wonderful still shines through on this adventurous new album. She does it with her soulful vocal instrument, rock-chick attitude, pop songcraft, and playful bravado. Her insightful lyrics offer human revelations, while the melodies and tight arrangements recall not only vintage soul, but some of the first forays into the black rock realm, when electric mamas like Joyce Kennedy of Mother's Finest and Sandra St. Victor of the Family Stand first staked out their territory. Lyrically and melodically N'dambi lays claim to her own stylistic turf, all in the name of female empowerment.

TRACKLISTING

1. Young Lady
2. Can't Change Me
3. Hey U
4. Insecurity
5. Get On Up
6. Stay
7. Young Lady (Remix)
8. Can't Change Me (Remix)

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4ce513)

Blaq

August 15th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Johnnie Taylor
Just Ain't Good Enough
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. What About My Love
2. Don't Wait
3. I'm So Proud
4. Just Ain't Good Enough
5. I Need a Freak
6. Reaganomics

WAV
353MB
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Review

A great little album of modern soul, cut by Johnnie Taylor years after his early raw Stax recordings, and about half a decade after his hit with "Disco Lady". The record's a surprising treat, and has Johnnie singing with smooth slick arrangements, in a warm mellow style, given a nice edge by the bluesy roots in his vocals. Gene Page handled the arrangements, and there's some great mellow steppers -- like "What About My Love", "I'm So Proud", and "Don't Wait". Also features a few slap-bass tracks like "I Need A Freak" and "Just Ain't Good Enough" -- but stick with the mellow stuff.

Dusty Groove

Just Ain't Good Enough is an album Taylor released on the short-lived Beverly Glen label in 1982. The record spawned two R&B hits for Taylor — "What About My Love" and "I'm So Proud" — and peaked at number 19 on the R&B charts. It's a solid effort that fits sound- and style-wise alongside his six albums for Columbia. Taylor, dissatisfied with the label's promotion of the record, would soon leave for Malaco, but this is the missing link in the chain, and an album well worth hearing.

All Music Guide, Cub Koda

BenQ

August 15th, 2009, 01:37 PM

you guys dont post any white artist? :scratchchin:

no im jokin :thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

August 16th, 2009, 01:31 AM

Great album that I'd never heard this album before getting it from this thread. Now, can't get it out my head. Especially the title song which is actually a tribute to Marvin Gaye. It could easily describe this entire album tho. Great thing about Maze is that not only is Beverly a top singer, but the band is second to none. Pleasant surprise on the last two cuts

Ripped from a CDR.
If you want the original WAV files: See Zacki post

Maze - Silky Soul
SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 382MB | 57:31
Warner Brothers 1989

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In 1989, many of the soul and funk bands that emerged in the '70s had either broken up or disappeared from the charts. But Maze featuring Frankie Beverly was not only hanging in there -- it was still selling a lot of albums. Released in 1989, Silky Soul was yet another big seller for Maze; it was also the band's first Warner Bros. release (after more than a decade at Capitol). On Silky Soul, Beverly favors a more high-tech production style than he had in the past. Maze's founder and lead singer knew that urban radio was very technology-minded, and he makes some urban contemporary moves by using more synthesizers and drum machines. Nonetheless, Silky Soul is state-of-the-art Maze. In fact, Silky Soul is an appropriate title for this CD because tracks like the funky "Love's on the Run" and the melancholy "Can't Get Over You" are essentially soul music -- the production style is more urban contemporary, but Beverly's singing and writing is still that of a soul man whose musical personality was shaped by the classic R&B of the '60s and '70s. Marvin Gaye is still a prominent influence, and Beverly pays tribute to the late soul singer on the hit title song. Silky Soul's title track is simply brilliant -- parts of the tune allude to Gaye's "What's Going On," but without obscuring Maze's own distinctive personality. Another great track is "Mandela," which calls for the release of South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela. In 1989, Mandela was still confined to a South African prison, but after the racist apartheid system was ended, he became South Africa's president. An excellent album, Silky Soul demonstrated that Maze could be relevant to 1989's urban contemporary scene without being unfaithful to its soul roots. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

MAZE
Frankie Beverly - Keyboards, Vocals
McKinley Williams - Percussion, Vocals (bckgr)
Roame Lowry - Congas, Vocals
Wayne Linsey - Keyboards, Synthesizer Bass
Ricky Lawson - Drums
Anthony Beverly - Drum Overdubs
William Bryant - Keyboards
Ron Smith - Guitar (Electric)
Phillip Woo - Keyboards
Robin Duhe - Guitar (Bass)
Ray Fuller - Guitar
Randy Jackson - Guitar (Bass)

TRACKLISTING

01. Silky Soul
02. Can't Get Over You
03. Just Us
04. Somebody Else's Arms
05. Midnight
06. Love's on the Run
07. Change Our Ways
08. Songs of Love
09. Mandela
10. Africa

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pw: lisalisa

Doctor-Rhythm

August 16th, 2009, 07:40 AM

COLD FIRE
TOO COLD
(1981, Capitol)

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[VINYL] Disco, Funk | FLAC, Covers

Review:
If you can get your hands on this record, youll better take your chance. This is what Funk Soul & Disco is all about. Hustling, Freaking, Rocking, Streaking is exactly what it promises. It will make your body move all across the floor. Especially Guitars , Horns and Vocals are remarkable. Wonderful baselines! Of course two downtempo and a midtempo song is to be found on this record, but even those are very nice. The remainder of the songs are supergroovy. Probably this record is quite rare. Dont pass by the opportunity!
by MaximusMCX (Discogs)

Tracklisting:

01 - H.F.R.S. (Hustling, Freaking, Rocking, Streaking) (5:10)
02 - Time To Leave (6:16)
03 - Daydreamin' (4:35)
04 - Ride (4:30)
05 - Booty's Duty (4:49)
06 - Pressure (5:42)
07 - Whispering (7:18)

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abedun

August 16th, 2009, 12:33 PM

:1139:good post

Black Stars

August 16th, 2009, 12:44 PM

hello has all being DJ I would like to acquire unquestionable album in Wav Quality if it is too you require and I exchange some would post albums hip hop rare

PS: if you have album New Jack Swing Post in Quality Wav I would make in the same way thank you

Wanted Album Wav Quality :

Bobby Brown - Bobby (1992)
T.C.F. Crew - Come And Play With Me (1993)
Guy - Guy (1988)
Guy - The Future (1990)
Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way Remix [Single] (1990)
TLC - Ooooooohhh...On the TLC Tip (1992)
Quo - Quo (1994)
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out (1990)
LL Cool J - All World- Greatest Hits (1996)
Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway (2003)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Homebase (1991)
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - All Souled Out (1991)
Stacy Lattisaw - What You Need (1989)
B. Brown Posse - B. Brown Posse(1993)
Bell Biv Devoe - Poison (1990)
Menageri - All Day Every Day (1994)

Thanks You For All :-)

highflyer2245

August 16th, 2009, 02:19 PM

:grin:

RunawayTrane

August 16th, 2009, 04:01 PM

More trickle-down soul music (comes in drips and dabs)
off the Demon:

The Commodores - Movin On
SOUL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 201MB | 37:47
Motown 1975

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R&B purists have often argued that the Commodores did their most essential work before 1977. It was in 1977 that they crossed over to the pop/adult contemporary audience in a major way with "Easy," and subsequent hits like 1978's "Three Times a Lady" and 1979's "Still" (both of which reached number one on Billboard's pop singles charts) certainly weren't the work of R&B snobs. Of course, Lionel Richie never claimed to be an R&B purist, although it is safe to say that the Commodores were still a hardcore funk/soul band when their third album, Movin' On, came out in 1975. From an R&B standpoint (as opposed to a pop or adult contemporary standpoint), this is one of their most essential releases. Those who love hard, gutsy 1970s funk can't go wrong with horn-powered gems like "Mary, Mary," "(Can I) Get a Witness," "Gimme My Mule," and "Hold On"; however, the song that Movin' On is best remembered for is the laid-back, gospel-drenched hit "Sweet Love." Written by Richie, "Sweet Love" is one of those secular soul tunes that isn't really gospel but borders on it; when Richie belts out the lyrics, "You got to keep on searching/harder/day by day," you feel like you're in the front row during an AME church service. And even though Movin' On is an LP that R&B purists rave about (rightly so), you can't say that it was ignored by pop audiences — "Sweet Love" was a number two R&B hit, but it also reached number five on Billboard's pop singles chart. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

COMMODORES
Thomas McClary - Guitar, Vocals
Walter Orange - Drums, Vocals
Lionel Richie - Saxophone, Vocals
William King - Trumpet
Ronald LaPread - Bass
Milan Williams - Guitar, Keyboards

TRACKLISTING

1. Hold On
2. Free
3. Mary, Mary
4. Sweet Love
5. (Can I) Get A Witness
6. Gimme My Mule
7. Time
8. Cebu

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RunawayTrane

August 18th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Abbey Lincoln - Abbey Sings Abbey
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 379MB | 59:42
Verve 2007

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Vocalist Abbey Lincoln's voice is the sound of the earth yearning for your soul. She is lust turned to wisdom. She is diva turned to soothsayer. In her mid-seventies at the time of this recording, Lincoln is the embodiment of a life lived as a performer and lover and now a storyteller through song. Abbey Sings Abbey finds the songstress revisiting a number of her own compositions from past albums. And while she remains a pre-eminent jazz singer, here she has surrounded herself with an eclectic and organic small group that imbues these tracks with a soft country-blues meets klezmer sound that rubs elegantly against Lincoln's burnished vocals. This is a beautifully raw and intimate album full of lament and the faint perfume of romance. As she sings on "Should've Been," "It's the sound of sorry/Looking yonder with regret. Sorry 'cause of what you got/And what you didn't get." These are enigmatic torch songs and playful blues, dark elegies and poignant ballads all featuring Lincoln's own devastatingly precise lyrics and melodies that hint at not just death and regret, but also a lingering passion for life. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Blue Monk
02. Throw It Away
03. And It's Supposed to Be Love
04. Should've Been
05. The World Is Falling Down
06. Bird Alone
07. Down Here Below
08. TheMusic Is the Magic
09. Learning How to Listen
10. The Merry Dancer
11. Love Has Gone Away
12. Being Me

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-504647)

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dadirtydj

August 18th, 2009, 04:21 AM

From The Blogs

David Sanborn – Close-Up (1988\1990)

SMOOTH JAZZ | WAV | COVERS | 513 MB
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Description

Close-Up is very much a collaboration between altoist David Sanborn and Marcus Miller, who serves as producer, bassist and frequently the lead keyboardist. With the exception of Randy Newman's "Same Girl" and "You Are Everything," all of the music was written or co-composed by Sanborn and Miller. Some selections utilize such additional players as guitarist Hiram Bullock, keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. In general, the music fits the formula well, offering Sanborn's emotional sax backed by then-modern electronics and funky rhythms, all of it designed for maximum radio airplay. Sanborn's recording is worthier than most of the output by his many imitators, but one senses that even he knew he could do much better.

~Track Listing~

1 Slam
2 J.T.
3 Lesley Ann
4 Goodbye
5 Same Girl
6 Pyramid
7 Tough
8 So Far Away
9 You Are Everything
10 Camel Island

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Blaq

August 18th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Bobby Brown
Bobby
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Humpin' Around (Prelude)
2. Humpin' Around
3. Two Can Play That Game
4. Get Away
5. Til The End Of Time
6. Good Enough
7. Pretty Little Girl
8. Lovin' You Down
9. One More Night
10. Something In Common (Duet w Whitney Houston)
11. That's The Way Love Is
12. College Girl
13. Storm Away
14. I'm Your Friend (Duet w Debra Winans)

WAV
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Album Pick

"Pretty Little Girl"

WAV / 1411kbps / 52.4MB

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Review

Bobby Brown's follow-up to the groundbreaking Don't Be Cruel isn't as innovative or consistent as his previous album, but that doesn't mean it's without any charms; the singles "Humpin' Around," "Good Enough," and "Get Away" are strong and memorable, which almost makes the abundance of filler forgivable.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Biography by Steve Huey

One of the brightest R&B stars of the late '80s and early '90s, Bobby Brown was the man who popularized new jack swing, a blend of classic soul, urban synth-funk, and hip-hop rhythms that often featured rap breaks in between the conventionally melodic verses and choruses. Guy's Teddy Riley may have been new jack's greatest innovator, but Brown was its greatest hitmaker, crossing over to pop audiences with his blockbuster Don't Be Cruel album and thus making new jack swing the dominant trend in R&B through the early '90s (which, in turn, helped kick start the solo careers of his former bandmates in New Edition).

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RunawayTrane

August 18th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Robert Cray - Time Will Tell
BLUES | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 345MB
Sanctuary 2003

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Even diehard Robert Cray fans admit that over the course of the last decade, the singer/guitarist/songwriter has crafted albums that are practically interchangeable. Although Cray has created his own niche with a slick but powerful Memphis-styled R&B/soul/blues stew, his sound become repetitious; even though the songs' quality remained way above average. Since leaving Ryko (after two albums), he and keyboardist Jim Pugh -- an increasingly pivotal player in Cray's work -- produced this 13th disc between labels. That provided them the freedom to experiment without corporate intervention. While his "if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it" ethic allowed multiple Grammy wins, Cray clearly wanted to step outside the box he built, resulting in a slightly different direction this time around. Those who enjoy the comfy fit of his previous work have little to fear; there is plenty of the love-lost/found R&B that he's known for. In particular "Lotta Lovin'" is a pleasant ballad that is about as novel as its pedestrian title. "Spare Some Love" likewise treads familiar musical ground although lyrics about finding love before getting old and frail ("I can only hang so long/ if I go another week/ I might have just passed on") show Cray may be feeling his mortality. But the slightly off-kilter Sly & the Family Stone horns from Cynthia Robinson and Jerry Martini on "Your Pal" twist that tune towards a more edgy approach. On the album's leadoff track, Cray unloads more unusual -- at least for him -- material. The opening tune, "Survivor," is a protest tune about the Middle East war ("you take a little schoolboy and teach him who to hate/ then you send him to the desert for the oil near Kuwait") with Pugh's minor key piano adding a curious boogie-woogie feel. "Distant Shore" is likewise anti-war with a deceptively bubbly percolating beat. "Up in the Sky" finds Cray debuting on electric sitar. It's a slightly psychedelic slant, more commendable for the guitarist dipping his toes into unlikely musical waters than for its clunky and slightly depressing lyrics about an older couple wanting to die together. It is also one of two tracks accompanied by the Turtle Island String Quartet, another unique addition. "Back Door Slam" -- likely a play on the "Back Door Man" cliché of so many blues tunes -- might be the funkiest Cray has gotten; and his shimmering guitar solo is just tangled enough to push the song into more exotic territory. While he's not making radical moves, Time Will Tell is a promising route for Robert Cray. If anything, he hasn't gone far enough afield from his MO to attract a new audience. Meanwhile, established fans should welcome the few newfound twists in the soul/bluesman's approach. ~ Hal Horowitz, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Survivor
02. Up in the Sky
03. Back Door Slam
04. I Didn't Know
05. Your Pal
06. Lotta Lovin'
07. What You Need (Good Man)
08. Spare Some Love?
09. Distant Shore
10. Time Makes Two

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zacki

August 18th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Heaven & Earth - I Can't Seem To Forget You (1976)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

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01. Let Me Back In
02. Now That I've Got You, I'll Be Flying High
03. Happy
04. The Window Lady
05. I Can't Seem To Forget You
06. If It Was Me
07. The Message
08. Nature's Miracle
09. I'll Always Love You
10. Promises

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RunawayTrane

August 19th, 2009, 12:44 AM

Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVER | 276MB | 42:14
Columbia 2008

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On the crimson-tinted cover of The Way I See It (Columbia), Raphael Saadiq induces nostalgia. Calling to mind memories of The Temptations, peering through David Ruffin-esque glasses, and holding a skinny microphone, Saadiq seems well suited for a trip back in time. Four years after his sophomore solo effort Ray Ray (Pookie Entertainment), the former Tony! Toni! Toné! front man channels the 1960s Motown sound on his slow rolling third set. His gentle crooning tiptoes in Smokey Robinson fashion, coasting over a sea of old-school tambourines and guitar melodies. The Way I See It is stocked with short, romantic cuts like “Just One Kiss,” featuring Joss Stone and “Oh Girl.” The vulnerable lyrics and layered vocal arrangements mirror songs that once incited crowds to do the twist and slow-drag on the dance floor. On “Big Easy,” a trumpet-filled nod to his missing New Orleans beau, a lovesick Saadiq weeps about the girl he lost to Hurricane Katrina’s fury. And befitting to the classic theme, Stevie Wonder drops in for a harmonica cameo on “Like It”. Raphael Saadiq tapped his early influences to create a breezy medley of soul music that is a unique alternative to his previous work. While the new direction is sturdy and refreshing, there is something comfortably familiar about it. The vintage shoes fit Saadiq, and he wears them well. --Maiya Norton, VIBE.com

TRACKLISTING

01. Sure Hope You Mean It
02. 100 Yard Dash
03. Keep Marchin'
04. Big Easy
05. Just One Kiss
06. Love That Girl
07. Calling
08. Staying in Love
09. Oh Girl
10. Let's Take a Walk
11. Never Give You Up
12. Sometimes
13. Oh Girl

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rtownsend213

August 19th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force
Self Titled
CD Rip|Flac|248MB

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Tracklist
1. I Wonder If I Take You Home
2. You'll Never Change
3. All Cried Out
4. This Is Cult Jam
5. Can You Feel The Beat
6. Behind My Eyes
7. Private Property
8. Take Me Home (Rap)

The mother of them all. Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" is often cited, along with Shannon's "Let the Music Play" and Jellybean's "The Mexican," as one of the first freestyle tracks to gain recognition. Ms. Lisa's winsome bleat is the perfect expression of the hard teenage realities she faces in the song, which is a more lyrically graphic update of the sturdy themes in "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" Meanwhile the melody (such that it is) and the beats goose the track into a giddy, cosmopolitan distillation of urban youth. The huge single "All Cried Out" follows up on "I Wonder If I Take You Home": she did take him home, and lived to regret it. Also contains the essential early freestyle smash, "Can You Feel the Beat." --John Sanchez--Amazon

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RunawayTrane

August 20th, 2009, 12:29 AM

Though there is a Parental Advisory sticker on this disc,
I've a sneaky suspicion that this might be a clean version.
Only listened to first 4 tracks and they edited out a couple of cuss words

Busta Rhymes - B.O.M.B.S.
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 438MB | 54:04
Universal Motown 2009

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Following up his troubled 2006 release The Big Bang, Back on My B.S. — or B.O.M.B.S. — is guided by the "return to form" template, sometimes to a fault. "Give Em What They Askin For" is an exercise in yelling, kicking, and screaming "I'm back" as loud as you can, and while fans will likely cheer, Busta and producer Ron Brownz are just preaching to the converted and should have left this hookless monster on a mixtape. A handful of similar tracks suffer from this same problem of ambition over inspiration, but for every miss, there's a hit, and you don't have to look any further than the other Busta and Brownz team-up, "Arab Money," which acts as an Arabic-sampling alternative to its equally infectious older brother, "Mundian to Bach Ke." The Jelly Roll production "Sugar" is the wild sound of Kraftwerk with an Isley Brother in their ranks, while Pharrell gives "Kill Dem" a Neptunes-styled version of dancehall, allowing Busta to turn on the patois and let his Jamaican heritage take control. Odd that a comeback album would put unsurprising Akon and John Legend collaborations in the fourth quarter, but even odder is the successful closing bit of Euro-disco called "World Go Round" which falls somewhere between a Flo Rida single and a new wave club classic. That's more highlights than last time out, and even if B.O.M.B.S. fails to put Busta back on top, it is certainly a step in the right direction. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Wheel of Fortune
02. Give Em What They Askin For
03. Respect My Conglomerate
04. Shoot for the Moon
05. Hustler's Anthem '09
06. Kill Dem
07. Arab Money
08. I'm a Go and Get My...
09. We Want In
10. We Miss You
11. Sugar
12. Don't Believe Em
13. Decision
14. World Go Round

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zacki

August 20th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Five Star - Rock The World (1988)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

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01. Another Weekend
02. Rock My World
03. Godsend
04. Are You Really The One
05. Let Me Be Yours
06. Free Time
07. Physical Attraction
08. Someone's In Love
09. There's A Brand New World
10. Rescue Me (4:16)
11. Another Weekend (Friday Night Mix)
12. Rock My World (Extra Terrestial Mix)

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Doctor-Rhythm

August 20th, 2009, 12:10 PM

GENE DUNLAP
PARTY IN ME
(1981, Capitol)

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[VINYL] Disco, Funk, Soul | FLAC, Covers

Tracklisting:

01 - Party In Me (4:07)
02 - Jam City (4:10)
03 - Something Special (4:03)
04 - This One's On Me (4:36)
05 - Take My Love (5:10)
06 - Our Moments Together (2:55)
07 - Something Inside My Head (4:31)
08 - Corner Pocket (1:41)
09 - There Will Never Be Another (Like You) (4:45)

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RunawayTrane

August 20th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Al Jarreau - Hearts Horizon
VOCAL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 304MB | 50:10
Reprise 1988

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Moving over to Warner's sister label Reprise did little to inspire an artistically comparable follow-up to Jarreau's successful collaboration with Nile Rodgers two years before. Now Jarreau splits the production reins between the resurrected Jay Graydon, George Duke and Philippe Saisse, and enlists occasional guests like Earl Klugh, David Sanborn, Stanley Clarke, Kirk Whalum and Bobby McFerrin to help out. "Yo' Jeans," a brief, humorous, a cappella vocalese duet with McFerrin, was a long-overdue idea -- one rubbery-voiced nonclassifiable vocalist communing with another -- and in its goofy way, it temporarily re-energizes the record after a successful of listless frontloaded dance numbers and ballads. Jarreau also tries an interesting experiment with Saisse, running his voice and percussion through Akai and Emulator samplers on his own "10K Hi," though the results are a bit muddled. Mostly, the problem here is that of so-so material, which even this multiplicity of talent cannot overcome. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. All or Nothing at All
02. So Good
03. All of My Love
04. One Way
05. 10k Hi
06. I Must Have Been a Fool
07. Pleasure over Pain
08. Yo Jeans
09. Way to Your Heart
10. More Love
11. Killer Love
12. Heart's Horizon

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-521e6e)

Blaq

August 20th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Hi-Five
Hi-Five
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. I Just Can't Handle It
2. Just Another Girlfriend
3. I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)
4. Rag Doll
5. I Can't Wait Another Minute
6. Too Young
7. Merry-Go-Round
8. The Way You Said Goodbye
9. Sweetheart
10. I Know Love
11. Just Another Girlfriend (Remix)

WAV
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Review

Kiddie-pop, New Jack vocals, and hip-hop flavored uptempo tracks were Hi-Five's stock-in-trade as they tried to ride the wave of popularity for youthful groups in the early '90s. Their first album did decently and even got them a hit single, but was far from the level of the champion in this genre, Boyz II Men.

All Music Guide, Ron Wynn

Biography by Ron Wynn

A Southwestern teen R&B ensemble, Hi-Five found success with a sound that updates elements of the Jackson 5 and New Edition. Tony Thompson, Roderick Clark, Russell Neal, Marcus Sanders, and Toriano Easley were the original members. Treston Irby replaced Easley on their second release. Hi-Five debuted on Jive in 1990 with Hi-Five. They scored a Top Ten pop hit with "I Can't Wait Another Minute" and also landed a number one pop single in "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)." Their 1992 LP Keep It Goin' On had another Top Ten pop hit in "She's Playing Hard to Get." After disbanding in the mid-'90s, Thompson re-formed Hi-Five with new members and released the album The Return in 2005. Tragically, Thompson died of an apparent drug overdose on June 1, 2007, in his hometown of Waco, TX.

All Music Guide

RunawayTrane

August 21st, 2009, 12:34 AM

First time around I posted this it was off Demonoid and ripped using Winamp
Found it on the shelf of the library, so this time it's ripped with EAC and I did it myself

Béla Fleck - The Hidden Land
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 414MB | 59:58
Columbia 2006

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Nearly three years since the outrageous exercise in self-indulgence that was the three-disc Little Worlds, Béla Fleck & the Flecktones come back to the marketplace with The Hidden Land. The former outing was so excessive that Sony issued a single-disc sampler from the set hoping it would sell. Thankfully, the new set is a single disc, and for fans of the band there is plenty here to delight. The fusion of instrumental musics here -- jazz, bluegrass, funk, classical, and some global sounds is called by Fleck "serious Flecktones." It feels serious. For starters, the quartet dig into Bach's Preludes and Fugues (No. 20 in A Minor) to kick things off. It's a classic piece of the Flecktones wearing the original enough to make it their own. It's entertaining only for the sound of Fleck's 1937 Gibson Mastertone banjo. Much more compelling is "Labyrinth," a winding, knotty journey through jazz and improvisation -- the funk undertones of the piece are carried by Victor Wooten's gnarly bass line. But even here, Future Man's "Synth-Axe Drumitar" and his vocals -- poorly aping Naná Vasconcelos' glorious wordless singing from Pat Metheny's earlier recordings -- are more than what's really necessary. What moves this cut is Jeff Coffin's wondrous tenor playing. "Kaleidoscope"'s knotty blend of bluegrass riffing between Fleck and Coffin is stomping and beautiful, though it gets bogged down in fusiony nonsense on the choruses. But the moving playing in the bridge between the aforementioned pair over the skittering acoustic drums and programmed Drumitar keeps it grounded even when the piece becomes more abstract toward the end. The lyrical abstraction on the ballad "Who's Got Three" is amorphous but eerie and beautiful. It slips directly into the nearly straight-ahead swinging jazz of the horribly titled "Weed Whacker." The musical ideas here are, as usual, endless, which doesn't make it a great record. There are simply so many things vying for attention, seeking to make themselves known here, that a few less would have made individual compositions stand out more. The wandering, perhaps meandering, minor-key Middle Eastern flavor of "Chennai" works well because it's not cluttered and has distinctly different phases. The funky "Subterfuge" is just plain boring, and "Misunderstood" is just a mess, a mishmash of half-baked ideas couched in a ballad. As the "Whistle Tune," closes the album with Fleck just wrangling his Celtic-styled banjo playing transcendentally with Coffin's whistles and Wooten's pared bassing atop a simple drum track, we are rooted once more into the basis of the Flecktones' musical universes, not their metaverse. It's not that complexity and a multiplicity of ideas is a bad thing; quite the opposite, but knowing when to reign them in and make the music sing is another thing. This record sings only in a couple of places. The rest is "serious Flecktones." Perhaps this determination is simply not for most of us. It's easy to accept that, especially when those serious Flecktones fans will be debating individual musical passages until the next album is released. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

FLECKTONES
Béla Fleck - Banjo, Guitar, Synthesizer
Future Man - Drums, Vocals, Drumitar, Zendrum
Victor Wooten - Synthesizer, Bass, Banjo
Jeff Coffin - Clarinet, Flute, Keyboards, Saxophones, Vocals

TRACKLISTING

01. Fugue from Prelude/Fugue No. 20 in a Minor, BWV 889
02. P'lod in the House
03. Rococo
04. Labyrinth
05. Kaleidoscope
06. Who's Got Three?
07. Weed Whacker
08. Couch Potato
09. Chennai
10. Subterfuge
11. Interlude
12. Misunderstood
13. The Whistle Tune

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funkysoul

August 21st, 2009, 04:51 AM

Breakwater - Breakwater (1978)

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VinylRip/FLAC/232MB

1. Work It Out
2. You Know I Love You
3. Unnecessary Business
4. No Limit
5. That`s Not What We Came Here For
6. Feel Your Way
7. Do It Till the Fluid Gets Hot
8. Free Yourself

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funkysoul

August 21st, 2009, 07:18 AM

One question, is this a CD rip or vinyl??

CDRip

Blaq

August 21st, 2009, 02:01 PM

Curtis Mayfield
New World Order
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. New World Order
2. Ms. Martha
3. Back To Living Again
4. No One Knows About A Good Thing (You Don't Have To Cry)
5. Just A Little Bit Of Love
6. We People Who Are Darker Than Blue
7. I Believe In You
8. Here But I'm Gone
9. It Was Love That We Needed
10. The Got Dang Song
11. The Girl I Find Stays On My Mind
12. Let's Not Forget
13. Oh So Beautiful

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New World Order is a touching, moving comeback from Curtis Mayfield. As the first new music Mayfield recorded since he was paralyzed in 1990, the album engenders a lot of goodwill — it's undeniably affecting to hear him sing again, especially with the knowledge that his performances had to be recorded line by line, due to his paralysis. The joy of hearing him sing makes the inconsistency of the album forgivable, especially since he is in good voice. Narada Michael Walden, Daryl Simmons, and Organized Noize all contributed productions that are sensitive but strong, which gives the album added weight. The songs are hit-and-miss, but the main strength of the record is that it illustrates that Mayfield can make music that is still vital.

All Music Guide, Leo Stanley

rtownsend213

August 21st, 2009, 03:34 PM

Curtis Mayfield
New World Order
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

Damn good drop BLAQ!:clap:

RunawayTrane

August 22nd, 2009, 01:55 AM

Found on a blog. Never heard any of this guys music besides that one cut dissing LL.
Can finally see what the fuss is about this guy:

Canibus - Rip The Jacker
RAP | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 311MB
Babygrande 2003

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REVIEW (http://allhiphop.com/stories/reviews/archive/2003/08/14/18134105.aspx)

TRACKLISTING

01. Intro
02. Genabis
03. Levitibus
04. M-Sea-Cresy
05. No Return
06. Spartibus
07. Indibisible
08. Showtime at the Gallow
09. Psych Evaluation
10. Cemantics
11. Poet Laureate II

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-5863d6)

RunawayTrane

August 22nd, 2009, 12:20 PM

Roy Ayers - He's Coming
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 222MB
Polydor 1971

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He's Coming captures Roy Ayers at the absolute top of his game, masterminding jazz-funk grooves as taut as a tightrope. Profoundly inspired by the Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar (and including a reading of the soundtrack's "I Don't Know How to Love Him"), the album is a deeply felt exploration of Ayers' spiritual and social beliefs, celebrating the life and rebirth of Jesus with "He's a Superstar" and its follow-up title cut before delivering the equally impassioned political manifesto "Ain't Got Time to Be Tired," a wake-up call for slumbering revolutionaries. Aided by an exemplary backing unit featuring saxophonist Sonny Fortune, bassist John Williams, keyboardist Harry Whitaker, and drummer Billy Cobham, Ayers channels the intensity of his message into his music, creating the most vibrant and textured music of his career to date. The atmospheric "We Live in Brooklyn, Baby" is an absolute masterpiece, a haunting hybrid of jazz, funk, and soul that exemplifies the Ayers aesthetic at its most far-reaching and inventive. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

UBIQUITY
Roy Ayers - Vibraphone, Organ, Vocals,
Harry Whitaker - Organ, Piano, Vocals
John Williams - Bass
Samuel Brown - Guitar
Ron Carter - Bass
Selwart Clarke - Strings
Billy Cobham - Percussion, Drums
Sonny Fortune - Flute, Sax (Soprano)
Bob Fusco - Guitar
Jumma Santos - Conga
Carol Smiley - Vocals
Victoria Hospedale - Vocals
Gloria Jones - Vocals

TRACKLISTING

1. He's a Superstar
2. He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
3. Ain't Got Time
4. I Don't Know How to Love Him
5. He's Coming
6. We Live in Brooklyn Baby
7. Sweet Butterfly of Love
8. Sweet Tears
9. Fire Weaver

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-59f323)

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goldsoundz

August 23rd, 2009, 10:53 AM

Thanks!

Blaq

August 23rd, 2009, 11:40 AM

The Isley Brothers
Tracks Of Life
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Get My Licks
2. No Axe To Grind
3. Searching For A Miracle
4. Sensitive Lover
5. Bedroom Eyes
6. Lost In Your Love
7. Whatever Turns You On
8. Morning Love
9. Dedicate This Song
10. Red Hot
11. Koolin' Out
12. Brazilian Wedding Song (Setembro)
13. I'll Be There 4 U
14. Turn On The Demon

WAV
638MB
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Album Pick

"Lost In Your Love"

WAV / 1411kbps / 65.5MB

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PASS: BLAQ_SYNCITI.NET

Review

After spending the late '80s as a duo consisting of Ronald and Rudy Isley, the Isley Brothers become a trio again with Rudy's departure and the return of siblings Ernie and Marvin. Though not on a par with such classic '70s albums as Go for Your Guns, The Heat Is On and Showdown, Tracks of Life is a solid and respectable collection that benefits greatly from Angela Winbush's contributions to the songwriting. Ron sounds genuinely inspired on everything from the driving synth-funk of "Get My Licks In" and "No Axe to Grind" to sexy ballads and slow jams like "Bedroom Eyes," "Sensitive Lover" and "Lost in Your Love." With its subtle references to bondage, "Whatever Turns You On" is tastefully kinky. To be sure, the CD has its flaws — Ron and Winbush's producing could have been less high-tech, and it's disappointing that a guitarist as magnificent as Ernie has so little room. But on the whole, the album makes it clear that in the '90s, the Isleys could still captivate.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

Blaq

August 23rd, 2009, 11:42 AM

dadirtydj

August 23rd, 2009, 05:30 PM

Re-Ripped

Chante Moore - Precious (1992)

R&B | WAV | CUE | 648 MB
http://img3723.imagevenue.com/loc43/46809_127010_122_43lo.jpg

~Track Listing~

1. Love's Taken Over 6:39
2. Precious 5:55
3. It's Alright 5:39
4. Finding My Way Back To You 5:00
5. Listen To My Song 5:32
6. As If We Never Met 3:26
7. Candlelight & You 5:20
8. Who Do I Turn To 4:44
9. I Wanna Love Like That Again 5:07
10. Sexy Thang 5:45
11. Because You're Mine 4:26
12. Love's Taken Over 6:39

Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/270569452/648ShanteMoor-Precious_dadirtydj.part1.rar) | Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/270576258/648ShanteMoor-Precious_dadirtydj.part2.rar) | Part 3 (http://rapidshare.com/files/270578663/648ShanteMoor-Precious_dadirtydj.part3.rar)

RunawayTrane

August 24th, 2009, 01:02 AM

B.T. Express - Non Stop
DISCO | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 236MB
Liquid8 2004

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When one thinks of the cultural contributions that Brooklyn's African-American neighborhoods made in the 1980s and 1990s, the people who immediately come to mind range from director Spike Lee to major rappers (the Fat Boys, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, among many others) to soul/urban contemporary singer James "D-Train" Williams. But back in the 1970s, Brooklyn was known for its disco-minded brand of funk. Brooklyn funk wasn't the kind of hardcore funk that you expected from James Brown, George Clinton's P-funk empire (Parliament/Funkadelic, Bootsy Collins, the Brides of Funkenstein, etc.), the Gap Band, Rick James, or the Ohio Players -- it was funk-disco, and Brooklyn outfits like B.T. Express, the Crown Heights Affair, and Skyy were huge in the clubs (especially black clubs). When B.T. Express' second album, Non-Stop, came out in 1975, Scepter assumed that it would fare well in dance clubs -- and sure enough, club DJs went wild over this record. However, Non-Stop contained some major radio hits as well, including "Peace Pipe" and "Give It What You Got" (both of which reached number five on Billboard's R&B singles chart). Meanwhile, "Still Good, Still Like It" and "Discotizer" are among that tracks that weren't big radio hits but grabbed the attention of club jocks. The LP's only ballad is a cover of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David favorite "Close to You"; although B.T. Express' version is pleasant enough, the fact remains that romantic ballads were never its strong point. Up-tempo material is what defines Non-Stop and makes it one of the band's finest, most essential albums. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. Peace Pipe
2. Give It Whatcha You Got
3. Close to You
4. Discotizer
5. Still Good Still Like It
6. You Got It - I Want It
7. Devil's Workshop
8. Happiness
9. Whatcha Think About That?

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-571881)

pw: lisalisa

teddybear4703

August 24th, 2009, 05:50 PM

I'm overwhelmed :1139: by the large quantity of wonderful lossless releases I can find here! So sad I don't have much time to download :355:. Thanks to all posters here and in Blaq's 320 forum :thumbs up:

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Madonna - Bye Bye Baby (1993 Maxi-Single)

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Label: Maverick
Format: ape + cue + covers

Tracklist:
01 Bye Bye Baby (Album Version) (3:56)
02 Bye Bye Baby (N.Y. Hip Hop Mix) (3:51)
03 Bye Bye Baby (California Hip Hop Jazzy) (3:43)
04 Bye Bye Baby (Madonna's Night On The Club) (5:16)
05 Bye Bye Baby (Rick Does Madonna's Dub) (6:20)
06 Bye Bye Baby (House Mix) (3:50)
07 Bye Bye Baby (Madonna Gets Hardcore) (4:24)
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zacki

August 25th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Leon Ware - Musical Massage (1976)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Learning How To Love You
02. Instant Love
03. Body Heat
04. Share Your Love
05. Holiday
06. Phantom Lover
07. Journey Into You
08. Musical Message
09. French Waltz
10. Turn Out The Light
11. I Wanna Be Where You Are
12. Comfort
13. Long Time No See
14. Don't You Wanna Come
15. You Are The Way You Are

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RunawayTrane

August 25th, 2009, 02:05 AM

Leon Ware - Musical Massage (1976)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

Even though Disco posted a while back, I can use this secure rip as a backup. Thanks Zack

Doctor-Rhythm

August 25th, 2009, 04:00 AM

BILL BRANDON
BILL BRANDON
(1977, Prelude)

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R&B, Soul, Disco | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

Tracklisting:

01. Can't We Just Sit Down And Talk It Over [0:06:26.57]
02. Just Can't Walk Away [0:03:36.25]
03. You Don't Have To Say [0:03:40.58]
04. Hands Full Of Nothing [0:04:36.57]
05. We Fell In Love While Dancing [0:06:13.15]
06. Baby, Love Is A Two Way Street [0:02:59.18]
07. You Made My Life So Bright [0:03:45.00]
08. No Danger Of Heartbreak Ahead [0:04:03.37]
09. A Special Occasion [0:04:00.50]
10. Get It While It's Hot [0:04:28.10]
11. We Feel In Love While Dancing (12" Version) [0:07:43.10]

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RunawayTrane

August 25th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Uploaded by Funkmaster Jaco

L.T.D. - Something To Love
SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 226MB | 39:20
A&M 1977

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/4370da48170acb9aafc634ec10b34078 (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/204166/LTDSome2love.jpg)

Producer Bobby Martin once said of L.T.D. that "they play well, they write well, their vocals are moving, and they have a special energy." He couldn't have been more correct. What they'd begun with their delicious mix of classic funk and heart-wrenching soul on 1976's breakthrough Love to the World LP, they furthered just a year later on Something to Love. Their sonic dexterity was well-appreciated, as the album shot to number one on the charts. L.T.D. again included a little something for everyone across this fantastic, elastic set. The opening "Age of the Showdown" is an eclectic and completely cohesive mix of funky bass and intricate guitar loops, dance rhythms and pop ethic, married to Jeffrey Osborne's remarkable vocals, which themselves swing from blistering funk inflections to bluesy call outs and on to sweet R&B breaks without missing a beat. Elsewhere, the chart-topping "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again" is a sweet slab of funk given a run for its money by "Material Things," which revolves around John T. McGhee's outstanding basslines, while "We Party Hearty" weighs in with vibrant horns. And, of course, Something to Love wouldn't be worth its salt without a gorgeous Osborne ballad, captured here on "(Won't Cha) Stay With Me." The album stumbles only on "You Come First at Last" and "Make Someone Smile, Today!," as organist Billy Osborne steps behind the mike to handle the vocals. He's got a good voice, to be sure, but when slivered next to his brother Jeffrey, it's quickly apparent why he's the lead vocalist here. And despite that one glitch, this is still an outstanding effort and smooth blend, no matter how you cut it. Something to Love would mark some of L.T.D.'s last great funk material as they began to swing slowly into the waters of mellow R&B. ~ Amy Hanson, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. Age of the Showdown
2. (Won't Cha) Stay with Me
3. (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again
4. You Come First at Last
5. We Party Hearty
6. If You're in Need
7. Never Get Enough of Your Love
8. Make Someone Smile, Today!
9. Material Things

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4f98ea)

pw: lisalisa

Doctor-Rhythm

August 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM

THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA
NICE 'N' NAASTY
(1976, Salsoul)

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Disco | FLAC, Cue, Log, M3u, Covers

Review:
On their second album, the Salsoul Orchestra enhance the appeal of their string-heavy soul sound by marrying it to a series of tight, hook-laden tunes. The overall feeling of Nice 'N' Naasty is very ‘up' and the album prominently features a number of high-energy tracks tailored for the dance floor. In fact, the album contains of two of the Salsoul Orchestra's best-ever uptempo tracks: "It Don't Have To Be Funky" moves forward at a double-time speed thanks to a combination of frenetic drumming and an infectious rhythm guitar riff while "Don't Beat Around The Bush" layers the rhythmic, sexy chant of the title over a huge-sounding, thickly-layered drum beat that sounds like it was lifted from a glam rock record. Another uptempo highlight is "Salsoul 3001," a dance floor stormer that brings "Thus Sprach Zarathustra" into the disco age by marrying its dramatic melody to a frenetic groove anchored by some furious conga drumming. Nice 'N' Naasty also improves on the group's debut album by downplaying the easy listening excesses that marred that album: even on soft tracks like "Nightcrawler," the musicians add a rhythmic touch that keeps the album's overall groove moving forward. In fact, the only time Nice 'N' Naasty slides toward easy listening is during the "We've Only Just Begun/Feelings" medley, but even that is saved by a clever arrangement that highlights some some lovely vibes work by Vincent Montana. Overall, Nice 'N' Naasty's combination of solid tunes and tight performance make it the Salsoul Orchestra's most consistently entertaining album and a good choice for disco fanatics.
by Donald A. Guarisco (AMG)

Tracklisting:

01. It's Good for the Soul [0:04:38.15]
02. Nice 'N' Nasty [0:04:49.70]
03. It Don't Have to Be Funky [0:03:52.10]
04. Nightcrawler [0:03:49.07]
05. Don't Beat Around the Bush [0:03:24.33]
06. Standing & Waiting [0:03:42.60]
07. Salsoul 3001 [0:06:00.62]
08. We've Only Just Begun/Feelings [0:05:22.05]
09. Ritzy Mambo [0:04:49.50]
10. Jack And Jill [0:00:13.45]

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Black Stars

August 25th, 2009, 09:21 AM

Kris Kross
Jump [CD-Maxi]
[Direct Rip Wav]

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01. Jump (Radio Edit)
02. Jump (Extended Mix)
03. Jump (Instrumental Mix)
04. Lil Boys In Da Hood

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House Of Pain
Jump Around (Remixes)
[Direct Rip Wav]

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01. Jump Around (Pete Rock Remix)
02. Jump Around (Pete Rock Remix Instrumental)

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zacki

August 25th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Ashford & Simpson - Real Love (1986)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

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01. Count Your Blessings
02. Real Love (4:07)
03. Nobody Walks In L.A.
04. How Does It Fit
05. Relations
06. What Becomes Of Love
07. Way Ahead
08. 10th Round

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zacki

August 27th, 2009, 12:37 AM

HERE IS THE LOSSLESS VERSION

Junior - Sophisticated Street (1988)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers

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01. Whodunit
02. Right Back At The Start
03. Yes (If You Want Me)
04. It's True What Some Say
05. That Love
06. Liiving In The Right Way
07. Say That You Care
08. High Life
09. I'll Get Over You
10. If Ever
11. Mama Used To Say

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RunawayTrane

August 27th, 2009, 01:25 AM

RBG, here goes one of those Pleasure posts from another board.
Took a little longer, cause I had to run the file through Audacity:

Pleasure - Get To The Feeling
VINYL | SOUL | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 381MB | 37:33
Fantasy 1978

NO EXTRACTION LOG

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/b95cb7cba1d2bedaa61ba20554142b85 (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/205424/pleasureget2feelfr.jpg)

TRACKLISTING

1. Celebrate The Good Things
2. Foxy Lady
3. Ladies' Night Out
4. Happiness
5. Get To The Feeling
6. Farewell, Goodbye
7. Your Love Means Life (Memories)
8. Thanks For Everything
9. No Matter What

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-57735d)

pw: lisalisa

RunawayTrane

August 27th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Pleasure - Special Things
VINYL | SOUL | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 321MB | 31:42
Fantasy 1978

NO EXTRACTION LOG

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A little bit smoother than some of their earlier albums, but still with a very nice jazz funk feel, like some of the best stuff on Fantasy at this time! The guitars are very well produced -- with this cool compressed sound that makes their choppiness sound even better than on some of the group's earlier albums -- and the rhythm has a nice tight dancefloor-driven sound as well. Tracks include "Take A Chance", "Yearnin' Burnin'", "Law Of The Raw", "You Are My Star", "Spread That Feelin", and "Now You Choose Me". © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

TRACKLISTING

1. Now You Choose Me
2. Special Things
3. Yearnin' Burnin'
4. Law of the Raw
5. Take a Chance
6. Living Without You
7. Spread That Feelin'
8. You Are My Star

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-54666b)

pw: lisalisa

dadirtydj

August 27th, 2009, 11:44 AM

Pamela Williams – The Look of Love (2007)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | COVERS | 471 MB
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All Music Guide Review

Almost like a commercially dictated epidemic, nearly every top smooth jazz artist did a cover album in the mid-2000s. Saxtress Pamela Williams came to the party a little after most of her cohorts did, and after delivering two of her most compelling discs ever in Sweet Saxations and Elixir. But while the prospect of an album like her Burt Bacharach, Hal David, and Dionne Warwick tribute could have seemed like a downturn in creative momentum, she had actually wanted to pay homage to these pop giants for ten years. The current marketplace simply provided the opportunity -- and she takes brilliant advantage, coming up with stylistic twists that somehow do add something fresh. Her playing is rich, soulful, and expressive (all trademarks to her sensual, groove-oriented sound) and her arrangements are bright and energetic. Sometimes, they're straightforward and low-key (the lush, smoky title track; "Anyone Who Had a Heart"), and in other instances they're snazzy, jazzy, brassy, and funky, as on "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)" (featuring Steve "Left Hand" Lewis' crisp and cool electric guitar), the bright and bouncy "Don't Make Me Over," and "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," which bursts with a bubbling, percussive Latin vibe. "I Say a Little Prayer" and "Walk on By" (with dreamy vocals by Precious Iglesias) perfectly reflect Williams' preferred playful old-school style. So while the idea of yet another album of pop standards was old hat by the time she got around to pursuing her dream, the saxophonist's powerfully emotional execution makes these timeless songs as hip as they can be 40 years after listeners first heard them. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

~Track Listing~

1 The Look of Love
2 You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)
3 Alfie
4 Do You Know the Way to San Jose
5 Anyone Who Had a Heart
6 I Say a Little Prayer
7 Walk on By
8 I'll Never Fall in Love Again
9 Don't Make Me Over
10 A House Is Not a Home

Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/269757858/471PamWil-TheLookOfLove_dadirtydj.part1.rar) | Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/269761300/471PamWil-TheLookOfLove_dadirtydj.part2.rar)

RunawayTrane

August 27th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Found on a blog

Bernie Williams - The Journey Within
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | 220DPI | 359MB | 58:13
GRP 2003

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Take note! If there's one lively Latin-flavored guitar jazz disc by an all-star center fielder you must listen to this year, make it this one. Don't do it however, just for the novelty of a .300 career-hitting New York Yankee legend making music for a hometown-based label, but because his hobby comes loaded with great melodic ideas and some buoyant, snappy playing. No doubt many critics will see this as a sports celebrity vanity project, and much will be made of all the top musicians who jumped into the fray (Béla Fleck, David Sancious, T-Bone Wolk, Luis Conte), but Williams truly holds his own. The opening track, "La Salsa en Mi," is feisty Latin jamming with an instantly catchy melody, and sets a lofty standard that some of the mellower tracks simply can't match. High-spirited exotic sessions like that and the percussion-intense "Desvelado" run rings around more conventional but still engaging light funk-jazz tracks like "The Way" and the lush ballad "Just Because," whose contribution by labelmate pianist David Benoit is surprisingly subtle. Those who like simple fingerstyling may most enjoy the interlude "Samba Novo," while pop fans may best enjoy the mainstream readings of "Dust in the Wind" and Billy Joel's plaintive "And So It Goes." The best evidence that Williams can funk out as well as he can do salsa (remember, he's a native Puerto Rican) is the turbocharged fusion jam "Stranded on the Bridge." In contemporary jazz circles, Wayman Tisdale has made a successful move from basketball to bass. When Bernie Williams retires, more discs like this will ensure that he's more than a one-shot deal. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. La Salsa en Mi
02. The Way
03. Para Don Berna
04. Desvelado
05. Just Because
06. Samba Novo
07. Dust in the Wind
08. Stranded on the Bridge
09. Bernie Jr.
10. Enter the Bond
11. And So It Goes
12. Just Because [Radio Mix]
13. The Williams Kids

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-4e64c9)

RunawayTrane

October 21st, 2009, 11:50 PM

Janet Jackson - Discipline
R&B | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 374MB | 54:05
Island 2008

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~ TRACKLISTING ~

01. I.D.
02. Feedback
03. Luv
04. Spinnin
05. Rollercoaster
06. Bathroom Break
07. Rock with U
08. 2Nite
09. Can't B Good
10. 4 Words
11. Never Letchu Go
12. Truth or Dare
13. Greatest X
14. Good Morning Janet
15. So Much Betta
16. Play Selection
17. The 1
18. What's Ur Name
19. The Meaning
20. Discipline
21. Back
22. Curtains

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-62e96f)

pw: lisalisa

RunawayTrane

October 22nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

Monkeys Audio found on blog
WAVPACK ripped by me personally and includes lossless art
both read offsets are correct

The RH Factor: Distractions
JAZZFUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF ART | 293MB | 38:04
Verve 2006

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Trumpeter Roy Hargrove issued two albums at the same time in 2006: this one with electric instruments and Nothing Serious, an all-acoustic post-bop-oriented date. Kudos are owed to Verve for standing behind him so supportively in this day and age of safe, bland, and unimaginative "traditional" records. Distractions, like Hard Groove in 2003, is a neo-soul-jazz date with a healthy dose of funk and fusion tossed into the mix. Hargrove's Hard Groove was the first time Hargrove left his bop orientation as a leader, and while that record had killer moments and loads of special guests -- including D'Angelo, Common, Erykah Badu, Karl Denson, Steve Coleman, Q-Tip, Me'Shell NdegéOcello, and Cornell Dupree to name a few, this date is recorded with his own band, with a return appearance by D'Angelo on "Bull***t" and the great saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman playing on about half the set. The returning alumni from the Hard Groove band are Renee Neufville, who sings and plays a killer Wurlitzer; Bobby Sparks on keyboards (from piano to Moog to Rhodes); saxophonist Keith Anderson; and drummer Willie Jones III. There is a much more urban soul feel to this date, and the grooves themselves are tougher. On the opener, "Distractions," which is a recurring theme on the disc, the horns and guitar are knotty -- they touch on Miles, but they don't drift. The sound is tight, edgy. Straight-up urban soul gets the nod on a few cuts here, most notably "Crazy Race," the smooth funk of "Holdin' On," and "On the One," all tracks featuring Neufville on vocals. "Family" is an impressionistic jazz-soul ballad. "Kansas City Funk" and "A Place" are hardcore funk (the latter in the manner of P-Funk and the Ohio Players), and it's wonderful to hear Newman and Anderson along with Hargrove filling in the deep grooves. "Bull***t" is a blip-hop track. D'Angelo adds texture and rhythm (he produced the song), and this may be the album's only throwaway, as it goes nowhere. It's also the only tune here that doesn't feel "song"-directed. It lacks lyricism, and goes for a Miles On the Corner vibe but never gets there. Still, that's a small complaint in lieu of this deeply gratifying, fun, and in-the-pocket album. It's perfect for a steamy summertime. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Distractions (Intro)
02. Crazy Race
03. Kansas City Funk
04. On The One
05. Family
06. Distractions 2
07. A Place
08. Hold On
09. Bull***t
10. Distractions 3
11. Can't Stop
12. Distractions 4

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zacki

October 22nd, 2009, 09:19 AM

Chanson - Chanson (1978)

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01. Don't Hold Back
02. I Can Tell
03. I Love You More
04. Why
05. Did You Ever
06. All The Time You Need

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GQ - Disco Nights: Best Of (1979-1981)

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01. Disco Nights (Rock Freak)
02. Boogie Oogie Oogie
03. This Happy Feeling
04. Shake
05. Is It Cool?
06. Standing Ovation
07. GQ Down
08. Make My Dreams A Reality
09. I Love (the Skin You’re In)
10. Someday (In Your Live)
11. Sad Girl
12. Sitting In The Park
13. Don’t Stop This Feeling
14. I Do love You
15. Zone (By Rhythm Makers) (Bonus Track)

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Mass Production - In A City Groove (1982)

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01. Maybe Maybe
02. Never Ever
03. One More Chance
04. Shoud Have Known Better
05. Rock + Inner City
06. Solid Love
07. Weird

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dadirtydj

October 22nd, 2009, 09:37 AM

Bernie Williams – Moving Forward (2009)

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Product Description
Critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter, famed Yankee BERNIE WILLIAMS is set for his sophomore album MOVING FORWARD. The Puerto Rico native, classically-trained musician developed his love for playing guitar alongside baseball, while listening to salsa, merengue and 80s rock. Williams played his 16-year career with the New York Yankees where he was a 4x World Series Champion and a 5x All Star (also among the Yankees all-time leaders in every major batting category). This album features original instrumentals written/performed by Williams, playing alongside musicians such as Dave Weckl (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Scott Henderson (guitar), Dave Koz (sax), Giovanni Hidalgo (percussion). A special collaboration with Jon Secada and a track with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Bernie performing Glory Days are included. MOVING FORWARD is co-produced by Williams and Loren Harriet - who also helmed Bernie's 2003 acclaimed debut The Journey Within, that debuted #3 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, #8 on Heatseekers, while being the 11th best seller in New York that year.

~Track Listing~

1 Moving Forward - Wayman Tisdale, , Bernie Williams
2 Ritmo de Otono - Dave Koz, , Bernie Williams
3 Songo - Scott Henderson, , Bernie Williams
4 Addicted to You
5 Just Another Day - Jon Secada, , Bernie Williams
6 He Reigns
7 Lullaby for Beatriz
8 Go for It - Mike Stern, , Bernie Williams
9 Que Rico el Mambo
10 African Blues
11 Chillin in the West
12 Take Me out to the Ball Game - Bob Sheppard, , Bernie Williams
13 Otro Dia Mas Sin Verge - Jon Secada, , Bernie Williams
14 Glory Days

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zacki

October 22nd, 2009, 10:09 AM

Oran "Juice" Jones - Juice (1986)

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01. The Rain
02. You Can't Hide From Love
03. Here I Go Again
04. Curiosity
05. Your Song
06. Love Will Find A Way
07. It's Yours
08. 1.2.1.
09. Two Faces

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October 22nd, 2009, 05:01 PM

Snoop Dogg
Gin & Juice [CD-Maxi]
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Track List :

01. Gin And Juice (Radio Version)
02. Gin And Juice (Radio Version (No Indo)
03. Gin And Juice (Laid Back Mix)
04. Gin And Juice (Laid Back Radio Mix)

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[SIZE="4"][/COLOR]Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
Rare Tracks
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Track List :

1. Searching [Remix]
2. Take You There [Remix]
3. Lots of Lovin [Remix]
4. I Got a Love [Remix]
5. It's Not a Game [Unavailable on LP-Vocal]
6. Mecca and the Soul Brother [Wig Out Mix]
7. Creator [EP Mix - Vocal]
8. Straighten It Out [Vocal Remix]
9. They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) [Vibes Mix]
10. Get on the Mic

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rtownsend213

October 22nd, 2009, 05:04 PM

[CENTER]The Delfonics - Forever New (1999)
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When Fantasy reactivated the Volt label in 1999, it recorded urban contemporary newcomer Angel Sessions, as well as older soul veterans like the Delfonics, the Dramatics, and Brenda Holloway. Although not in a class with the Delfonics' seminal recordings of the late '60s and early '70s, 1999's Forever New is an enjoyable outing that finds the group in good form 31 years after "La La Means I Love You" burned up the R&B charts. William Hart's distinctive voice has held up well over the years, and his performances on "I Will Remember You," "When You're Gone," and other selections, demonstrate that time has not robbed the Philadelphian of his charisma. Produced by Fred Pittman and Preston Glass, Forever New tends to favor a high-tech urban contemporary production style that is a departure from the lush orchestral approach Thom Bell was known for (although Bell arranged "She's The Kinda Girl"). The horns and strings are missed, and the Delfonics (whose lineup on Forever New consists of Hart, Major Harris, and Futures graduate Frank Washington) would have been better served by an honest-to-God band -- even so, the material generally sounds organic rather than forced and unnatural. Also noteworthy is a remake of "Break Your Promise," which falls short of the excellence of the original version but is pleasing nonetheless. Forever New isn't essential -- casual listeners would be better off with a collection of the Delfonics' late '60s/early '70s hits -- but it's still a CD that seasoned Delfonics fans will appreciate. Allmusicguide.com

Track-listing
1. Forever New
2. She's the Kinda Girl
3. My World Revolves Around You
4. Just Come to Me
5. When You're Gone
6. No One Knows
7. One and One Is Five
8. Break Your Promise
9. Somewhere in My Life
10. I Will Remember You
11. Rules of the Game

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RunawayTrane

October 22nd, 2009, 05:27 PM

The RH Factor - Hard Groove
JAZZFUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 384MB | 72:23
Verve 2003

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RH FACTOR:
Roy Hargrove - Trumpet, Fluglehorn
Bernard Wright - Piano, Keyboards, Organ
Bobby Sparks - Keyboards, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet
Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Guitar (Acoustic), Woodwinds
Reggie Washington - Bass, Bass (Acoustic)
Pino Palladino - Bass
Willie Jones III - Drums
Chalmers "Spanky" Alford - Guitar

SPECIAL GUESTS
James Poyser - Piano, Fender Rhodes, Keyboards
Me'Shell Ndegéocello - Bass
Renee Neufville - Vocals
Steve Coleman - Saxophone
Karl Denson - Flute
Stephanie McKay - Vocals
Erykah Badu - Vocals
Anthony Hamilton - Vocals
Common - Vocals
Q-Tip - Vocals
D'Angelo - Vocals
Maurice Brown - Trumpet

TRACKLISTING
01. Hardgroove
02. Common Free Style
03. I'll Stay
04. Interlude
05. Pastor "T"
06. Poetry
07. The Joint
08. Forget Regret
09. Out Of Town
10. Liquid Streets
11. Kwah/Home
13. Juicy
14. The Stroke

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RunawayTrane

October 22nd, 2009, 10:56 PM

The RH Factor - Strength [EP]
JAZZFUNK | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 297MB | 45:36
Verve 2004

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Trumpeter Roy Hargrove drops funky on this six-track, 45-minute "EP." Teamed with a smorgasbord of musicians track-to-track, Hargrove throws down with everyone from bassist Pino Palladino to saxophonist Karl Denson to a slew of keyboard players including Bobby Sparks as well as a handful of vocalists -- Hargrove gets into the vocal act as well. While this reads like a sure-fire recipe for disaster, it's nothing like that actually. This is deep groove jazz-funk and it's played in the pocket, fat and greasy. Recommended cuts include "Rich Man's Welfare," and the awesome, ten-minute, "Universe (Bigga Than You Know It Is Mix)." ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

RH FACTOR
Roy Hargrove - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Bobby Sparks - Keyboards, Organ, Clavinet
James Poyser - Keyboards
Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Flute, Saxophones
Bernard Wright - Piano, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes
Keith Anderson - Saxophones
Chalmers "Spanky" Alford - Guitar
Willie Jones III - Drums
Renee Neufville - Vocals
Pino Palladino - Bass
Reggie Washington - Bass

TRACKLISTING
1. Rich Man's Welfare
2. Bop Drop
3. Strength
4. Listen Here
5. For Fun
6. Universe

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Blaq

October 22nd, 2009, 11:36 PM

Stevie Wonder
Innervisions
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Tracklist

1. Too High
2. Visions
3. Living For The City
4. Golden Lady
5. Higher Ground
6. Jesus Children Of America
7. All In Love Is Fair
8. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
9. He's Misstra Know-It-All

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Review

When Stevie Wonder applied his tremendous songwriting talents to the unsettled social morass that was the early '70s, he produced one of his greatest, most important works, a rich panoply of songs addressing drugs, spirituality, political ethics, the unnecessary perils of urban life, and what looked to be the failure of the '60s dream — all set within a collection of charts as funky and catchy as any he'd written before. Two of the highlights, "Living for the City" and "Too High," make an especially deep impression thanks to Stevie's narrative talents; on the first, an eight-minute mini-epic, he brings a hard-scrabble Mississippi black youth to the city and illustrates, via a brilliant dramatic interlude, what lies in wait for innocents. (He also uses his variety of voice impersonations to stunning effect.) "Too High" is just as stunning, a cautionary tale about drugs driven by a dizzying chorus of scat vocals and a springing bassline. "Higher Ground," a funky follow-up to the previous album's big hit ("Superstition"), and "Jesus Children of America" both introduced Wonder's interest in Eastern religion. It's a tribute to his genius that he could broach topics like reincarnation and transcendental meditation in a pop context with minimal interference to the rest of the album. Wonder also made no secret of the fact that "He's Misstra Know-It-All" was directed at Tricky Dick, aka Richard Milhouse Nixon, then making headlines (and destroying America's faith in the highest office) with the biggest political scandal of the century. Putting all these differing themes and topics into perspective was the front cover, a striking piece by Efram Wolff portraying Stevie Wonder as the blind visionary, an artist seeing far better than those around him what was going on in the early '70s, and using his astonishing musical gifts to make this commentary one of the most effective and entertaining ever heard.

All Music Guide, John Bush

Blaq

October 22nd, 2009, 11:38 PM

Roy Ayers
Ubiquity
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Tracklist

1. Pretty Brown Skin
2. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
3. I Can't Help Myself
4. Love
5. The Fuzz
6. Hummin'
7. Can You Dig It?
8. Painted Desert
9. He Gives Us All His Love

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Review

One of the greatest Roy Ayers albums of all time -- and one of the rarest! The record is right in the same vein as Roy's groundbreaking He's Coming LP -- a righteous mix of soul jazz, subtle funk, and some of the cosmic wisdom that Roy was spreading among the jazz funk underground -- all wrapped up beautifully, but never in a way that's like commercial soul of the time. There's a few instrumental tracks on the album, plus some vocal ones that show that off-beat male/female style that Roy would use more famously in later tracks like "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" or his work with Ramp. Players include Harry Whitaker on electric piano, Edwin Birdsong on organ, Alphonse Mouzon on drums, Jumma Santos on congas -- and titles include a version of Nat Adderley's "Hummin", done as "Hummin In The Sun", and very much in the Ramp vein. Also features instrumental cuts "The Fuzz", which has Roy's vibes toned way up, and the cool mellow "The Painted Desert", a really offbeat slow jazz number. The group also does a great job with Edwin Birdsong's "Pretty Brown Skin", picking up the song as a really anthemic groover that gives the record a nice kick!

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Roy Ayers' leap to the Polydor label inaugurates his music's evolution away from the more traditional jazz of his earlier Atlantic LPs toward the infectious, funk-inspired fusion that still divides critics and fans even decades after the fact. Although Ubiquity maintains one foot in Ayers' hard bop origins, the record favors soulful grooves and sun-kissed textures that flirt openly and unapologetically with commercial tastes. Several cuts feature the male/female vocals that would become a hallmark of subsequent Ubiquity efforts, while mid-tempo instrumentals like "Pretty Brown Skin" and "The Painted Desert" feature evocatively cinematic arrangements and intriguing solos that unfurl like psychedelic freak flags. The crack supporting cast including bassist John Williams, keyboardist Harry Whitaker, and drummer Alphonso Mouzon proves equally effective on high-energy numbers like "Can You Dig It" and the Nat Adderley-penned "Hummin' in the Sun," which point the way to the mind-expanding funk Ayers would perfect across the sessions to follow. An outstanding record.

All Music Guide, Jason Ankeny

Blaq

October 22nd, 2009, 11:56 PM

Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Vibrations
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Tracklist

1. Domelo (Give It To Me)
2. Baby I Need Your Love
3. Higher
4. The Memory
5. Come Out And Play
6. Better Days
7. Searching
8. One Sweet Love To Remember
9. Vibrations
10. Moving, Grooving
11. Baby You Give Me A Feeling

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Review

Whenever someone makes the transition from jazz instrumentalist to R&B singer, he/she is bound to be lambasted by jazz purists and denounced as a sellout. Roy Ayers was no exception — like George Benson, George Duke, and Patrice Rushen, Ayers was frequently attacked by jazz's hardcore in the late '70s for turning away from instrumental jazz and making vocal-oriented soul and funk his main focus. But what didn't interest jazz snobs excited R&B lovers, who found a lot to admire about Vibrations and other Ayers albums from that period. This 1976 LP boasted the moody hit "Searching," which has jazz overtones but is essentially an R&B song, and the title track which has become nothing less less than a funky soul classic. Ayers and his band Ubiquity are also quite appealing on gems that range from the sweaty, driving funk of "One Sweet Love to Remember," "Moving Grooving," "Higher," and "Domelo (Give It to Me)," to mellow quiet storm numbers like "Baby, You Give Me a Feeling" and "Baby, I Need Your Love." With Vibrations, Ayers reminded us that jazz's loss was certainly soul/funk's gain.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

Game Plan

October 23rd, 2009, 12:50 AM

SWV
It's About Time
1992
FLAC

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Once En Vogue proved that old-fashioned gospel-soul female harmonies could create sparks with modern street beats, every record company went looking for young singers to hook up with new-jack-swing producers. Those efforts bear fruit with SWV, which stands for Sisters with Voices, and the three teenaged singers from New York really do have great pipes, capable of a distinctive sound that can dominate a production rather than the other way around. Cheryl "Coko" Gordon, the trio's lead singer, boasts a great range that allows her to sound tough and sultry in her gritty alto, and romantic and flirty in her trilling soprano. SWV's debut album includes 13 different songs, plus two alternate mixes, and the best tracks are the 10 written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, who knows how to create the melodies that all great harmonies must start with. The first single, "Right Here," features a very funky, push-and-pull rhythm track, but the three singers reclaim the song with harmonies that are very percussive themselves but with lots of melody and romantic personality as well. The single, "Weak," is a ballad that allows Gordon to confess her infatuated weakness without ever sounding like a weakling as she hits the beats confidently and purrs in anticipation.

1. Anything
2. I'm So into You
3. Right Here
4. Weak
5. You're Always on My Mind
6. Downtown
7. Coming Home
8. Give It to Me
9. Black Puddin'
10. It's About Time
11. Think You're Gonna Like It
12. That's What I Need
13. SWV (In the House)
14. Weak (A Capella)
15. Right Here [Human Nature Remix]

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How Stella Got Her Groove Back Sdtk
1998
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Executive Producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have put together a soundtrack that not only features some interesting collaborations; it screams from top to bottom with good music. "Mastablasta '98" is a joint venture from Stevie Wonder & Wyclef Jean, "Luv Me, Luv Me" teams Janet Jackson with Shaggy and there's a Soul II Soul reunion with Caron Wheeler and Jazzie B. ("Free Again"). Among the solo artists included on this soundtrack are Mary J. Blige ("Beautiful,") Diana King ("Make My Body Hot") and Maxi Priest (The Art of Seduction").

In keeping with the "island theme" of the film, Jam & Lewis have filled the album out with urban textures and reggae/dancehall vibes. Some of the other notable tracks are by Big Punisher & Beenie Man ("Makes Me Sweat,") K-Ci & JoJo ("Never Say Never Again,") Me'Shell Ndegeocello ("Let Me Have You") and Kevin Ford featuring Rufus Blaq ("Dance For Me.") This soundtrack really encompasses the mood of the film with its sexual, sultry songs and deep urban grooves.Rap Pages (11/98, p.137) - 3 (out of 5) - "Potential platinum singles abound on Jam and Lewis's latest creation....the kind of stuff destined to rock nightclubs and dance halls..."

1. Jazzie B. Intro - Jazzie B.
2. Mastablasta '98 - Wyclef Jean, Stevie Wonder
3. Luv Me, Luv Me - Janet Jackson, Shaggy
4. Beautiful - Mary J. Blige
5. Never Say Never Again - K-Ci & JoJo
6. Makes Me Sweat - Beenie Man, Big Punisher
7. Your Home Is in My Heart (Stella's Love Theme) - Boyz II Men, ChantÃ© Moore
8. Free Again - Jazzie B., Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler
9. Make My Body Hot - Diana King
10. Art of Seduction - Maxi Priest
11. Let Me Have You - Me'Shell NdegÃ©ocello
12. Dance For Me
13. Escape to Jamaica - Lady Saw, Nadine Sutherland
14. Jazzie's Groove - Jazzie B.

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rtownsend213

October 23rd, 2009, 02:06 AM

[CENTER]DeBarge - The Definitive Collection (2008 Remastered)
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Track-listing
1. Rhythm of the Night - (remix)
2. Time Will Reveal
3. I Like It
4. You Wear It Well
5. Who's Holding Donna Now?
6. Stop! Don't Tease Me
7. Love Me In a Special Way
8. A Dream
9. Talk To Me - (featuring Chico DeBarge)
10. All This Love
11. Love Always
12. Who's Johnny
13. The Heart is Not So Smart
14. Save the Best For Me (Best of Your Lovin')
15. Dance All Night
16. Stay With Me

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dadirtydj

October 23rd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Peter White – Perfect Moment (1998)

JAZZ | WAV | CUE | 481 MB
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Description

What an extremely likeable fellow Mr White is! The wonderfully talented British born jazz guitarist dedicated the title track to a fan who once asked him to allow him to propose to his girlfriend during a concert in Hawaii. After the deed was done he asked him why he chose to do it like that and he replied "it seem like the perfect moment". And by golly there are plenty of them in this beauty. Mr White truely is a master of getting the very best out of such a wonderfully evocative instrument. He also boasts of mixing with some very talented company including Richard Eliiot, Rick Braun andmore… two artists who are dearly missed Grover Washington Jr and the fabulous founder of Acoustic Alchemy, Nick Webb. In essence one of those talent filled albums which is betwitching right down to the very last drop.

~Track Listing~

1 San Diego
2 Kinda Sweet
3 Midnight In Manhattan
4 Perfect Moment
5 Don't Want To Be A Fool
6 Autumn Day
7 My Prayer
8 Another Rainy Day
9 View From Your Window
10 Windy City

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Game Plan

October 23rd, 2009, 04:11 PM

Keri Hilson
In A Perfect World
2009/FLAC/Log/Cue

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1. Intro
2. Turnin Me On ft. Lil Wayne
3. Get Your Money Up ft. Keyshia Cole & Trina
4. Return The Favor ft. Timbaland
5. Knock You Down ft. Neyo
6. Slow Dance
7. Make Love
8. Intuition
9. How Does It Feel
10. Alienated
11. Tell Him the Truth
12. Change Me ft. Akon
13. Energy
14. Where Did He Go
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Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 06:42 PM

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Joy And Pain
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Tracklist

1. Changing Times
2. The Look In Your Eyes
3. Family
4. Roots (Instrumental)
5. Joy And Pain
6. Southern Girl
7. Happiness

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With their fourth album, Joy and Pain, Maze and Frankie Beverly once again went gold with little or no support from pop radio. One of the band's most celebrated releases, this classic soared to the top of the R&B charts thanks to such hits as "Southern Girl" and the haunting title song (which, in 1988, rapper Rob Base would use without Beverly's permission). In interviews, Beverly expressed some disappointment over the fact that Capitol promoted Maze as strictly an R&B act and made no effort to promote Joy and Pain to pop audiences. And yet, Beverly wasn't about to become less R&B-oriented in order to cross over — his contention was that, like Al Green and Marvin Gaye, he could reach pop radio without having to compromise. An essential album, Joy and Pain is the work of a band that made consistently rewarding soul and funk by sticking to its guns.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

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October 23rd, 2009, 07:07 PM

[CENTER]Loose Ends - So Where Are You? (1985)
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Track-listing
1. Magic Touch
2. New Horizon
3. If My Lovin' Makes You Hot
4. So Where Are You?
5. Golden Years
6. Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)
7. Give It All You Got
8. Sweetest Pain
9. You Can't Stop the Rain
10. Silent Talking

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October 23rd, 2009, 07:23 PM

Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
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Tracklist

1. Another Sad Love Song
2. Breathe Again
3. Seven Whole Days
4. Love Affair
5. Candlelight
6. Spending My Time With You
7. Love Shoulda Brought You Home
8. I Belong To You
9. How Many Ways
10. You Mean The World To Me
11. Best Friend
12. Breathe Again (Reprise)

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The perfect matchup of singer, song, and producer is a wondrous thing, and no more so in the producer-driven realm of black pop. Such a wonderful moment was the debut from Toni Braxton who, in Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, had an uber lord who tapped into the dark yet radio-friendly recess of her soul. Braxton gives nobility to heartbreak with classics like "Breathe Again." Her debut remains one of the best of the '90s.

Amazon.com, Amy Linden

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 07:26 PM

Toni Braxton
Secrets
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Tracklist

1. Come On Over Here
2. You're Makin' Me High
3. There's No Me Without You
4. Un-Break My Heart
5. Talking In His Sleep
6. How Could An Angel Break My Heart w/ Kenny G
7. Find Me A Man
8. Let It Flow
9. Why Should I Care
10. I Don't Want To
11. I Love Me Some Him
12. In The Late Of Night - Toni's Secrets

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Toni Braxton's second album, Secrets, follows through on the promise of her eponymous debut. Like her first album, the majority of Secrets was co-produced by Babyface and his partner L.A. Reid, while the material is divided between songs written by outside songwriters like R. Kelly, Tony Rich, and Diane Warren and originals by Braxton and Babyface. Braxton and Babyface's collaborations are the highlights of the album, combining rich melodies and gorgeous choruses with subtle, clever lyrics that are never laced with clichés. Nearly equalling the original numbers are contributions by Tony Rich ("Come On Over Here") and R. Kelly ("I Don't Want To"); with these tracks, both musicians demonstrate why they are considered two of the top songwriters in '90s R&B and soul. Secrets does have a couple of weak moments. The numbers produced by David Foster are too predictable in their slick commercial appeal, but Braxton manages to infuse the songs with life and passion that elevates them beyond their generic confines. And her vocal talent is what unites Secrets and makes it into a first-rate contemporary R&B collection. Braxton is a singer who can cross over into the smooth confines of adult contemporary radio without losing or betraying the soul that lies at the foundation of her music, and her talent burns at its brightest on Secrets.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 07:29 PM

Toni Braxton
The Heat
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Tracklist

1. He Wasn't Man Enough
2. The Heat
3. Spanish Guitar
4. Just Be A Man About It
5. Gimme Some
6. I'm Still Breathing
7. Fairy Tale
8. The Art Of Love
9. Speaking In Tongues
10. Maybe
11. You've Been Wrong
12. Never Just For A Ring

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Toni Braxton went through a lot in the years separating her star-making Toni Braxton and her 2000 comeback The Heat. Yes, she became a star, but she also went through a painful bankruptcy that delayed her sequel for years. Fortunately, you wouldn't be able to tell that there was so much behind-the-scenes drama from The Heat — it's a confident, assured, sexy effort that reaffirms Braxton's status as one of the finest contemporary mainstream soul singers. She may not be as street-smart as Mary J. Blige, nor does she push the boundaries of the genre the way TLC does, but she has a full, rich voice that instantly lends her songs a sense of maturity and sensuality, especially since she never, ever oversings or misjudges her material. And, while that material can occasionally be a little generic, much of The Heat is built on solid ballads and smoldering, mid-tempo dance numbers. Producers as diverse as Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, Daryl Simmons, Teddy Bishop, and David Foster are responsible for various tracks on the album, which is typical for a big-budget, superstar release like this, but rarely are the tracks quite as consistent and cohesive as they are here. The skittering beats of "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Gimme Some" are every bit as effective as the simmering title track or ballads "I'm Still Breathing" and "Spanish Guitar" — or "Just Be a Man About It," an instant classic telephone breakup song, with Dr. Dre playing the wayward lover breaking the news to Ms. Braxton. True, The Heat slightly runs out of momentum toward the end, but there aren't many dull spots on the record — it's all stylish, sultry, seductive, appealing urban contemporary soul that confirms Braxton's prodigious talents.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 07:53 PM

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Sade
Diamond Life
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Tracklist

1. Smooth Operator
2. Your Love Is King
3. Hang On To Your Love
4. Frankie's First Affair
5. When Am I Going To Make A Living
6. Cherry Pie
7. Sally
8. I Will Be Your Friend
9. Why Can't We Live Together

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It could have been that Sade (collectively, the vocalist Sade Adu and her band) would have remained the darlings solely of the British underground rare-groove scene, but their sound proved irresistible to the mainstream, and the rest is history. Caught at the beginning of her career in 1985, Sade's cool vocals and exotic looks grabbed everyone's attention. But equally as important to Diamond Life's success was the velvet muscle of the band's accompaniment, a sinewy after hours groove, laden with minimalist funk. Eight of the nine tracks are self-penned. Straddling R&B and pop, this disc lays out the hooks and sultry allure that became Sade's soulful standard--intelligent and sexy at the same time.

Amazon.com, Derek Rath

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 07:57 PM

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Sade
Promise
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Tracklist

1. Is It A Crime
2. The Sweetest Taboo
3. War Of The Hearts
4. You're Not The Man
5. Jezebel
6. Mr Wrong
7. Punch Drunk
8. Never As Good As The First Time
9. Fear
10. Tar Baby
11. Maureen

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Listening to a Sade album is like wearing an Armani suit: it's stylish and impeccably tailored, but it won't look foolish in six months. In other words, the band's music is elegant yet able to survive passing trends and fads. Their second release, "Promise," may be the best. Fusing jazz and pop with a dash of r&b, "Promise" is the personal journey of a broken heart and a bruised soul. It bleeds with emotion, and it captivates the listener through its refined and understated grace. Sade Adu won't go down as a singer with tremendous range, but she sure uses the best of what she's got. We can both hear and feel Sade's longing in the excellent opener "Is it a Crime," in which Ms. Adu can't seem to shake the man who once loved her. She also runs the gamut of emotions from affection ("The Sweetest Taboo") to longing ("Maureen") and pain ("War of the Hearts"). But the track that makes me stop EVERYTHING is the have-your-Kleenex-ready breakup number "You're Not the Man." With the assistance of Stuart Matthewman's pained saxophone, Sade wakes up and realizes that she no longer can connect with the man she loved for so long. I think this may be my favorite Sade song ever. "Promise" is simply a work of class done to near-perfection. In fact, Sade is one of the reasons why I can't warm up to jazz pop upstarts like Norah Jones. The latter singer is an able, but unexceptional, singer whose material suffers from milquetoast production and too many contrivances. But Sade gives you the real deal, straight from the gut. "Promise" still has the juice after all these years and it comes highly recommended. It's one of the best records money can buy.

Amazon.com Reviewer, "The Groove"

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 07:59 PM

Sade
Stronger Than Pride
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Tracklist

1. Love Is Stronger Than Pride
2. Paradise
3. Nothing Can Come Between Us
4. Haunt Me
5. Turn My Back On You
6. Keep Looking
7. Clean Heart
8. Give it Up
9. I Never Thought I'd See The Day
10. Siempre Hay Esperanza

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Ask anyone to name Miles Davis' three most influential works and "Kind of Blue" will no doubt be one of them. Unanimously considered one of jazz's most important recordings, the album consisted of songs that were compositionally minimal, giving Miles and his band so much space to play with, it naturally lead to growth and expansion. Sade and her band tried a similar approach on their third outing, 1988's "Stronger than Pride." Leaving behind the lush, thickly-chorded approach to songwriting found on their first two albums, here the group opted for strikingly simple songs; half of them only have three or four chords each. But the room this affords Sade's luminous voice is priceless, and when combined with the subtle production effects sprinkled tastefully throughout the record, you have something of a pop-flavored modern jazz classic.
"Love is Stronger than Pride" relies on tom-toms for its backbone, and keyboard effects from the late 80's should by all accounts sound dated...but here they do not. Acoustic guitar accents are littered about, and the final result, a warm and blissful sensuality, is perfect for lyrics like "I can't hate you, though I have tried/I still really, really love you/love is stronger than pride." The album's smash single, "Paradise," consists of one bass line and two chords (three, if you count the spontaneous-sounding variation the keyboardist throws in near the end), but the song lacks for nothing. Instead of using chord changes to break up the song, we instead have very distinct verses, choruses, and a bridge, thanks to subtle changes in vocal melody. "Keep Looking," another sultry midtempo treasure, and the album's other hit, "Nothing Can Come Between Us" boast a couple more chords but essentially use a similar approach.

For those fans that appreciate Sade's slower, percussionless ballads, the record offers the Spanish folk-flavored "Haunt Me" (considering her vocals here, a most appropriate title indeed), and the gorgeous "I Never Thought I'd See the Day," a ballad so open it's almost impossible not to envision the massive expanse of an ocean at sunset while listening. Featuring only ethereal keyboards, strings, and the occasional muted trumpet flourish, there's an incredible amount of space in the song's production; occasionally you can even hear the hi-hat keeping time that the microphone must have picked up from Sade's headphones while she sang. The mood here inspires one of Sade's strongest performances, with an impressive range of texture and projection onhand. The sweet ballad "Clean Heart" and the seductive instrumental "Siempre Hay Esperanza" are the sort of material you'd expect from Sade, but on the irresistible "Turn My Back on You," the band gives hint to the harder-hitting, funk-laced pop that would make up the bulk of their next album, 1992's "Love Deluxe." Here a massive drum beat and thick bass line give the song a sturdy backbone, but the jazz guitar and Rhodes keyboards are subtle, and with Sade's high, breathy vocal (generously reverbed), you're faced with an altogether different kind of funk, the kind you can either dance to at a club or seduce with in the privacy of your own home.

Initially criticized by some for a predictable sound, "Stronger than Pride" certainly stands taller when viewed in retrospect. Sade may not have the most varied approach to singing, but the beauty and purity of her voice makes it able to go anywhere, and the giant leaps in production prove that her band realized this. A crisp remaster for 2000 makes it nearly three-dimensional, and what you're left with is one of music's most distinctive voices and bands offering a stellar work rich in experimentation of groove and production. Anyone interested in how to make a pop record more interesting will no doubt learn volumes from "Stronger than Pride." And everyone else can just drown in the beauty.

Amazon.com Reviewer, John Jones

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 08:04 PM

Sade
Love Deluxe
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Tracklist

1. No Ordinary Love
2. Feel No Pain
3. I Couldn't Love You More
4. Like a Tattoo
5. Kiss of Life
6. Cherish the Day
7. Pearls
8. Bullet Proof Soul
9. Mermaid

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Never has repetition worked so well! From the hypnotic bass groove of the opening "No Ordinary Love" this remarkable band uses space, and the lightest embellishments to wondrous effect. Paul S. Denman anchors every song with some of the most understated yet innovative bass playing ever recorded. His deep, sliding, funky bass playing makes "Feel No Pain" a virtual masterpiece of minimalism, and he gets downright buttery as he hangs in the background on "I Couldn't Love You More" and "Cherish The Day". Stuart Matthewman (guitar & sax) Andrew Hale (keyboards) and the underappreciated Leroy Osborne (backing vocals) help round out this solid, transistional effort. The spare, stripped down funky soundscapes painted here chart the the direction these men would follow 4 years later in Sweetback. Ms. Adu as always is in wonderful voice. Her achingly lovely contralto is front and center on every cut, (the instrumental piece that closes the album being the only exception) and you can actually hear tears in her delivery on tracks like "Cherish The Day", "Kiss Of Life" and the acoustic gem "Like A Tattoo". Not a bad song to be found here, and none of it ever sounds dated or pretentious. A Modern Classic.

Amazon.com Reviewer, Willie A. Young II

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 08:06 PM

Sade
Lovers Rock
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Tracklist

1. By Your Side
2. Flow
3. King Of Sorrow
4. Somebody Already Broke My Heart
5. All About Our Love
6. Slave Song
7. The Sweetest Gift
8. Every Word
9. Immigrant
10. Lovers Rock
11. It's Only Love That Gets You Through

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Sade's brand of elegant pop/R&B owned the charts in the '80s, making the Nigerian/British chanteuse one of those artists whose very name becomes the adjective to describe their sound. After an eight-year layoff, Sade and her core band (and longtime producer Mike Pela) are back with a CD that is both a stunning reaffirmation of her artistry and a solid soulful collection. Perhaps the best thing that can be said about Lovers Rock is that it picks up where Sade left off, which means you will hear no cool beats or hot hired hands or hip-hop cameos. This is Sade music, and on the first single, "By Your Side," she glides back into the spotlight on gentle, countryish, sparse wings--singing, once again, about love's power to redeem. Of course, Sade knows that love can stink: listen to the dub-riddim-tinged "Every Word" and cry tears of recognition. Decidedly female but utterly universal, grown up yet not hardened, Lovers Rock ranks as one of the best of the year, and marks the return of a true original.

Amazon.com, Amy Linden

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 08:11 PM

Vanessa Williams
The Right Stuff
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Tracklist

1. The Right Stuff
2. Be A Man
3. Dreamin'
4. If You Really Love Him
5. (He's Got) The Look
6. I'll Be The One
7. Security
8. Darlin' I
9. Am I Too Much?
10. Can This Be Real?
11. Whatever Happens

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In 1988 some raised a skeptical eyebrow to the debut album from Vanessa Williams...after all, at the time we knew her best for the Miss America scandal; how talented could she possibly be? Those who gave her the benefit of the doubt found themselves discovering a promising and noteworthy pop/soul singer of sweet soulfulness.
The title track and the Patrice Rushen-penned "Be a Man" offer evidence that not all dance music is fluff, and "Am I Too Much" even dips a toe into Janet Jackson's funk/pop pool and finds that the water's just fine. But midtempo workouts like "If You Really Love Him" and "Security" are downright irresistible, and of course the ballads offer our first glimpse of the torchy, adult comtemporary singer Williams would eventually be reknowned for: particularly on Bill Withers' "Whatever Happens," the jazzy and soulful "Darlin I," and the now-classic single "Dreamin," Vanessa serves up a cool seduction that is as hard to resist now as when the songs were first released.

Granted, there are some time stamps to be stumbled over: the Taylor Dayne-flavored "I'll Be the One" is the blandest of 80's dance pop, and "He's Got the Look" even goes so far as to include the exclamation "Word!" in its chorus. But one listen to the confident vocal stylings heard on the mature and classy ballad "Can This Be Real" and it's clear that Vanessa's talent is one for the ages, and even the more timely production touches of the period weren't enough to hinder it. Vanessa Williams' debut proves beyond a doubt that she's got "The Right Stuff" indeed.

Amazon.com Reviewer, John Jones

Biography by Steve Huey

When Vanessa Williams began her singing career, she was known chiefly as the Miss America pageant winner who'd been forced to renounce her title for posing in Penthouse magazine. Williams not only put the scandal behind her, she all but obliterated it, turning out a series of slick, sophisticated hits that made her one of the most popular adult contemporary R&B singers of her time. In addition to her broad crossover appeal, she established a parallel acting career in both film and television, ending the '90s as a highly successful all-around entertainer.

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Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 08:16 PM

Klymaxx
The Maxx Is Back
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Tracklist

1. The Maxx Is Back
2. Good Love
3. Private Party
4. When You Kiss Me
5. Finishing Touch
6. Girls Chasing Boys
7. Don't Mess with My Man
8. Shame
9. Don't Run Away
10. She's a User
11. Good Love (Extended Hype Club Vibe)

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Klymaxx made a bid to re-establish themselves in 1990 with a revised lineup and revamped sound. Now it was essentially a classic women's singing trio, with Loreana Porter's voice clearly the strongest, and Robbin Grider and Cheryl Cooper harmonizing around her and at times doing leads. They did more conventional urban contemporary material like "Good Love" and "Don't Run Away" and had almost eliminated the rock/funk and dance/pop trappings. It didn't work, at least from a commercial standpoint, but it was a good try.

All Music Guide, Ron Wynn

Biography by Steve Huey

All-female band formed in 1979 by producer/drummer Bernadette Cooper, guitarist Cheryl Cooley and keyboard player Lynn Malsby. The original lead vocalists were Lorena Porter Shelby and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby, who later left for a solo career. In 1990, the group became a trio, with Shelby, guitarist Cheryl Cooley, and keyboardist Robbin Grider. "I Miss You" was a major hit for the band in 1985.

All Music Guide

Blaq

October 23rd, 2009, 08:18 PM

Cherrelle
The Woman I Am
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Tracklist

1. Never in My Life
2. 7 Days a Week
3. Baby It's You
4. Still in Love with You
5. Love Me Tonight
6. Woman I Am
7. Tears of Joy
8. Gee Whiz
9. Nothing's Ever Gonna Stop (The Way I Feel)
10. Where Do We Go from Here?

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The Woman I Am is a gorgeous surprise. I knew I was taking a gamble when I bought this record because the creative team Jam & Lewis who were behind her first albums Affair, High Priority etc. (and who wrote songs for Alexander O Neal, Janet Jackson and nearly every other major R&B act) were not involved. Just try to resist the Narada Michael Walden produced ol' skool slow jam "Gee Whiz" or another Narada track the sublime upbeat "Still In Love With You" which is the highlight of her career in my eyes. "Never In My Life", "7 Days", "Nothing's Gonna Stop" you could go on as all these tracks require repeat listening. So don't be put off by the absence of super producers Jam & Lewis because they are replaced by other well known A-List producers. She may not be as vocally talented as Whitney but she gets the job done (although vocally she sh*ts all over Janet Jackson) and with these great songs it really doesn't matter.

Amazon.com Reviewer, James Montgomery

Biography by Ed Hogan

Cherrelle hit number one R&B with "Everything I Miss at Home" written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Her other hits with the duo include "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On," "When I Look in Your Eyes," and a couple of debuts with Alexander O' Neal — "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This."

Born Cheryl Week Norton in 1958 in Los Angeles, CA, her cousin is singer Pebbles. When her family moved to Detroit, MI, she met bassist/singer Michael Henderson who had hits with Norman Conners ("Valentine Love," a number ten hit duet with Jean Carn and "You Are My Starship," a number four summer 1976 hit). In 1977, Henderson was recording his gold album In the Night-Time ("Take Me I'm Yours," "In the Night-Time") and invited Cheryl to the studio.

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October 23rd, 2009, 08:19 PM

Christopher Williams
Adventures In Paradise
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Tracklist

1. Talk to Myself
2. Sexy Sex
3. Promises, Promises
4. Turn Your Hurt Around (Lift You Up)
5. Paradise
6. One Girl
7. Never Let Our Love Die
8. If That's What You Want
9. I'm Your Present
10. Always and Forever
11. Lover Come Back
12. Sweet Memories

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Williams, who emerged during the late 1980s as a recording artist for Geffen Records, has scored many hit singles, notably "Promises, Promises" (1989), "Talk to Myself" (1989), and "Every Little Thing U Do" (1993). The single "I'm Dreamin'" (1991), from the New Jack City soundtrack, became a #1 single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks charts. After a six-year hiatus from recording music, he returned to the music scene with Real Men Do on the indie label Renegade, in 2001. It received a glowing, flattering review in Ebony Magazine that summer.

In between solo pursuits, he has been a contributor to Alex Bugnon's "As Promised," with a jazzed up version of Mary J. Blige's "All That I Can Say"; featured on "In Your World" with Twista & The Speedknot Mobstas, a very up-tempo track on the soundtrack of "Doctor Dolittle"; and on the Cafe Soul All-Stars CD with a single titled "Used To Be." Although he has been considered "out of the game" by some, there are numerous artists from several genres who give full credit to him for writing lyrics, performing, producing, editing, collaborating, and simply "doing a favor for a friend."

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rtownsend213

October 24th, 2009, 01:47 AM

[CENTER]Atlantic Starr - All In the Name of Love (1987)
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Track-listing
1. One Lover At A Time
2. You Belong With Me
3. Females
4. Don't Take Me For Granted
5. Always
6. Armed And Dangerous
7. Let The Sun In
8. Thankful
9. I'm In Love
10. All In The Name Of Love
11. My Mistake
12. Interlude

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October 24th, 2009, 02:12 AM

The Meters - Look-Ka Py Py
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Holy cow! This is one that we thought we'd never see reissued, and they did a great job with it! This new CD reissue features the full original classic funky album -- plus 2 previously unissued tracks: "Grass" and "Borro"! One of the all time classic funky instrumental LPs, with a choppy tight funky guitar groove that millions of bands have tried to copy, but have never succeeded in duplicating. The whole thing's like a classic songbook of funky tracks, with killer cuts like "Funky Miracle", "Oh, Calcutta!", "Yeah, You're Right", "Pungee", "Look-Ka Py Py", "Dry Spell", and lots more. With the original cover and everything, and pressed right here in the good ol' U.S. of A.! © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

PERSONNEL
Art Neville - Organ
Ziggy Modeliste - Drums
Leo Nocentelli - Guitar
George Porter - Bass

TRACKLISTING
01. Look-Ka Py Py
02. Rigor Mortis
03. Pungee
04. Thinking
05. This Is My Last Affair
06. Funky Miracle
07. Yeah, You're Right
08. Little Old Money Maker
09. Oh, Calcutta
10. The Mob
11. 9 'Till 5
12. Dry Spell
13. Grass
14. Borro

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rtownsend213

October 24th, 2009, 10:09 AM

[CENTER]Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room (1984)
CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Track-listing
1. The Men All Pause
2. Lock and Key
3. I Miss You
4. Just Our Luck
5. Meeting in the Ladies Room
6. Video Kid
7. Ask Me No Questions
8. Love Bandit
9. I Betcha

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rtownsend213

October 24th, 2009, 06:12 PM

[CENTER]Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage (2002)
CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Track-listing
1. Doing What I Can
2. Body Parts
3. Be Here (featuring D’angelo)
4. Still Ray
5. Oph
6. You’re The One That I Like
7. Excuse Me (featuring Calvin Richardson & Angie Stone)
8. Charlie Ray
9. Different Times (featuring T-Boz and Hi-Tek)
10. Tick Tock
11. People
12. Tex #1
13. Faithful
14. Make My Day
15. Blind Man
16. Tek #2
17. Uptown
18. What’s Life Like
19. Skyy, Can You Feel Me (featuring Rosie Kaye)

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Blaq

October 24th, 2009, 07:16 PM

I had to rip this in burst mode, but again, it came out fine.

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
We Are One
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Love Is The Key
2. Right On Time
3. Your Own Kind Of Way
4. I Wanna Thank You
5. We Are One
6. Never Let You Down
7. I Love You Too Much
8. Metropolis

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Review

The northern California-based octet presents an album with the supreme focus being love and understanding. The first release, "Love Is the Key," emphasizes this by the title alone. An uplifting composition that features a tantalizing keyboard solo, it peaked at number five on the Billboard R&B charts. "Never Let You Down," the title track, and "I Wanna Thank You" were also releases; the highest charted single of three was the compassionate "Never Let You Down," which managed to peak at number 27. The majority of the album is written and arranged in the same vein. As simplistic as these recordings are, each song still manages to offers its own unique appeal. With the exception of "Love Is the Key," none of these songs was a chart-buster. Nonetheless, the album exceeded sales of 500,000, signifying how popular these songs were among Maze followers and remain to this day.

All Music Guide, Craig Lytle

Blaq

October 24th, 2009, 09:06 PM

Janet Jackson
Control
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Control
2. Nasty
3. What Have You Done for Me Lately
4. You Can Be Mine
5. The Pleasure Principle
6. When I Think of You
7. He Doesn't Know I'm Alive
8. Let's Wait Awhile
9. Funny How Time Flies (When You're Having Fun)

WAV
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Review

Amazon.com Essential Recording

"Free at last / Out here on my own," Janet Jackson sings on the title track of her 1986 blockbuster, Control, an album about personal liberation, romantic longing, and, of all things, sexual responsibility. After two albums of middling dance-pop that were comfortably in the Jackson family mold, Janet dropped in on the burgeoning Minneapolis funk factory of producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and came up with five top 10 hits, including the opening triad of "Control," "Nasty," and "What Have You Done for Me Lately," as well as the yearning "When I Think of You" and "Let's Wait Awhile," that rare song (considering some of Janet's hits to come) about not having sex. In its own way, Control is the most convincing declaration of artistic independence since Stevie Wonder's "Music of My Mind."

Amazon.com, Daniel Durchholz

Biography by Steve Huey

Few celebrity siblings can emerge from the shadows of their already famous relations to become superstars in their own right and with their own distinct personalities. That's exactly what Janet Jackson did in becoming one of the biggest female pop and R&B stars of the '80s and '90s. Since her breakthrough in 1986 with the album Control, Jackson's career as a hitmaker has been a model of consistency, rivaling Madonna and Whitney Houston in terms of pop chart success over the long haul. A big part of the reason was that Jackson kept her level of quality control very high; her singles were always expertly crafted, with indelible pop hooks and state-of-the-art production that kept up with contemporary trends in urban R&B. Once established, her broad-based appeal never really dipped all that much; she was able to avoid significant career missteps, musical and otherwise, and successfully shifted her image from a strong, independent young woman to a sexy, mature adult. With a string of multi-platinum albums under her belt, she showed no signs of slowing down in the new millennium.

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Blaq

October 24th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Jody Watley
Larger Than Life
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Real Love
2. Friends
3. Everything
4. What 'Cha Gonna Do For Me
5. L.O.V.E.R.
6. For Love's Sake
7. Lifestyle
8. Precious Love
9. Something New
10. Once You Leave
11. Come Into My Life
12. Only You
13. Real Love (Extended Version)

WAV
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Biography by David Jeffries

Grammy Award-winning vocalist/producer/songwriter Jody Watley made a name for herself with the dance-soul trio Shalamar before embarking on a solo career that would bring her numerous Top Ten hits and a reputation as "The Queen of Cool." Watley was born in Chicago, IL, on January 30, 1959, but grew up in Los Angeles. Jody's teenage gig as a dancer on Soul Train would lead to a meeting with the hit TV show's booking agent, Dick Griffey. Along with fellow singers Jeffrey Daniels and Gerald Brown, Watley was recruited by Griffey to join Shalamar in 1977. A string of poppy dance-soul hits that would chart in America and the U.K. began in 1979 with "Take That to the Bank." Watley would leave the group in 1982 and eventually move to London, where she recorded some demos with the Art of Noise. It was during this time that she was invited by Bob Geldof to appear on the 1986 charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid. She returned to the U.S. late in the year and began working on her solo debut.

Recorded with hit producers Bernard Edwards, David Z., Patrick Leonard, and André Cymone — who eventually become her husband until 1995, when the two divorced — Watley's 1987 self-titled debut became an instant smash courtesy of its lead single, "Looking for a New Love," and its catch phrase, "hasta la vista, baby." Stylish videos accompanied the future hits "Don't You Want Me" and "Still a Thrill" and would help earn her the award for Best New Artist at the 30th annual Grammy Awards. Two years later she would return with the ambitious album Larger Than Life and the number one hit "Real Love." The album's second single, "Friends," was an early R&B/hip-hop blend with Eric B. & Rakim making an appearance. The remix album You Wanna Dance with Me? surfaced a year later as did the million-selling exercise video Dance to Fitness. Fashion spreads and an appearance in a Gap ad campaign were other non-musical activities, all helping to earn her a spot on People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People list.

More mature music appeared on both 1991's Affairs of the Heart and 1993's Intimacy, and while they weren't the major hits her earlier efforts were, they were well received by critics and helped strengthen her loyal fan base. She also worked with legendary composer Henry Mancini on the soundtrack to the Blake Edwards film Switch during this time and accepted an offer to sing at the White House in 1992. The 1995 album Affection found the singer off her longtime label, MCA, and on her own independent label, Avitone. Her 1998 effort Flower found her on Atlantic worldwide, but the label didn't release the album in the States. A year later Destiny's Child put the Watley-penned "Sweet Sixteen" on their multi-platinum album The Writing's on the Wall while Watley herself was working on a new dance sound that was slightly more left-field but still stylish and tasteful. The Japanese-only The Saturday Night Experience, Vol. 1 landed in 1999 while 2000 saw her return to the dance charts with the Masters at Work-produced "I Love to Love" featuring Roy Ayers. Tastemaker DJs Ron Trent and Blaze would remix the single "Saturday Night Experience" for the U.K. label Giant Steps in 2001, and a new, sophisticated album, Midnight Lounge, would appear on Shanachie the same year. In 2005, she appeared on King Britt's album This Is and climbed back on top of the dance charts with a new remix of her classic "Looking for a New Love." The following year, Watley released a new album The Makeover featuring a cover of Madonna's "Boderline" which made it to #2 on the dance charts. Further singles from the album also climbed the dance charts with "A Beautiful Life" making it to #5 while "I Want Your Love" went to #1. In 2008 she appeared in a fashion spread alongside Iman, Naomi Campbell, and Tina Turner in Vogue Italia. Featuring black models almost exclusively, the issue was the first to sell out in the magazine's history. That same year, the 1998 album Flower was issued for the first time in the States.

All Music Guide

Blaq

October 24th, 2009, 09:13 PM

Morris Day
Daydreaming
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Daydreaming
2. Yo Love
3. Fishnet
4. Mans Pride
5. Standing on the Line
6. Are You Ready
7. Love Is a Game
8. Moonlite (Passionlite)
9. Sally

WAV
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The Time went down in history as one of the most exciting and influential funk bands of the 1980s, although the Minneapolis outfit was only around for about half the decade. In 1984, the Time broke up, and by 1985 Morris Day and Jesse Johnson were officially full-time solo artists. Released in late 1987, Day's second solo album, Daydreaming, generally falls short of the excellence of his work with the Time — and, for that matter, it isn't as consistent as his first solo effort, The Color of Success. Nonetheless, it's generally enjoyable, if mildly uneven; even at his second best, Day could easily smoke the competition in the 1980s. Many people tend to think of Daydreaming as a Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis project but, in fact, Day's former bandmates only produced two tracks: the ballad "Love Is a Game" and the sexy gem "Fishnet" (a major hit). Everything else on this album was produced by Day himself, and that includes Minneapolis funk-pop smokers like "Are You Ready" and "Moonlight (Passionlite)" as well as the melancholy ballad "A Man's Pride." Much of the time, Day's mischievous sense of humor is a definite asset — and the fact that he is usually so humorous and playful makes the melancholia of "A Man's Pride" really stand out. Generally decent and occasionally excellent, Daydreaming falls short of essential but is still worth acquiring for fans of the Minneapolis sound.

All Music Guide, Alex Henderson

zacki

October 24th, 2009, 11:43 PM

GQ - Two (1980)

Vinyl-Rip|Wav|Covers
http://i34.tinypic.com/6pti12.jpg

01. Standing Ovation
02. Is It Cool
03. Someday
04. Lies
05. GQ Down
06. Don't Stop The Feeling
07. Reason For The Season
08. Sitting In The Park
09. It's Like That

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Blaq

October 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM

TLC
Ooooooohhh...On The TLC Tip
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
3. Shock Dat Monkey
4. Intermission I
5. Hat 2 Da Back
6. Das Da Way We Like 'Em
7. What About Your Friends
8. His Story
9. Intermission II
10. Bad By Myself
11. Somethin' You Wanna Know
12. Baby-Baby-Baby
13. This Is How It Should Be Done
14. Depend On Myself
15. Conclusion

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TLC's debut album, Ooooooohhh...on the TLC Tip, established the trio's image and unorthodox fashion sense, which at this point was based on baggy, brightly colored clothes and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' trademark condom. Some accused them of borrowing their look from Bell Biv DeVoe, and their female-positive, pro-safe-sex attitudes from Salt-n-Pepa, but TLC has the boundless enthusiasm to make it all convincingly their own. What they don't always have are the songs to pull off a consistent album. The most infectious songs are naturally the singles: "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" is bouncy, catchy, and sexually assertive, and "What About Your Friends" is an equally danceable meditation on true friendship. The chart-topping ballad "Baby-Baby-Baby" is typically well-crafted Babyface, if a little by-the-numbers. Some of the album tracks keep the sense of fun going, but others fall flat — not that they're bad, they just aren't that memorable. On the plus side, Left Eye gets a lot of space for her distinctively nasal, girlish rapping, and the entire group drops rhymes on "Das da Way We Like 'Em." Although it's uneven, the best moments of On the TLC Tip deserved their popularity, and set the stage for the group's blockbuster success the next time out.

All Music Guide, Steve Huey

Biography by Steve Huey

TLC were one of the biggest-selling female R&B groups of all time, riding a blend of pop, hip-hop, and urban soul to superstardom during the '90s. Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas managed to appeal equally to pop and R&B audiences, blending catchy hooks and bouncy funk with a sassy, sexy attitude.

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Blaq

October 25th, 2009, 03:08 PM

Starpoint
Restless
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. Object Of My Desire
2. One More Night
3. Emotions
4. See The Light
5. Till The End Of Time
6. Don't Take Your Love Away
7. Restless
8. What You Been Missin'

WAV
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MaccaM

October 25th, 2009, 05:40 PM

Sade - Lovers Live (2002)
Wavpack - Cue - M3U - Covers

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Track Listing

1. Cherish The Day
2. Somebody Already Broke My Heart
3. Smooth Operator
4. Jezebel
5. Kiss Of Life
6. Slave Song
7. The Sweetest Gift
8. The Sweetest Taboo
9. Paradise
10. No Ordinary Love
11. By Your Side
12. Flow
13. Is It A Crime

Review by Brad Kohlenstein

Sade made a strong comeback in 2000 with Lovers Rock, her first album in eight years. She sealed the deal in 2002 with Lovers Live, a collection of performances from her very successful summer tour. It's proof that Sade hasn't lost a note and her fans haven't missed a beat. Above all things, the record is smooth. Sade's new songs mix seamlessly with classics from every stage of her career. An energetic eight-piece band breathes new life to the old tunes and offers another look at the Lovers Rock material. The highlight, of course, is Sade's intoxicating voice and it's clear that the audience is under her spell from her first breath. Lovers Live is a sum greater than any one of its parts, but there are some standout moments, like the rocking version of "Paradise," "The Sweetest Gift" (a song written for her daughter), and a haunting rendition of "Jezebel." Even though the recordings were taking from various performances throughout the tour, the album feels like one cohesive performance and makes for a great listen all the way through.

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Game Plan

October 26th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Gang Starr
Hard To Earn
1994
Direct WAV rip

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1. Intro (The First Step)
2. Alongwaytogo
3. Code of the Streets
4. Brainstorm
5. Tonz O' Gunz
6. The Planet
7. Aiiight Chill...
8. Speak Ya Clout
9. Dwyck
10. Words From the Nutcracker
11. Mass Appeal
12. Blowin' up the Spot
13. Suckas Need Bodyguards
14. Now You're Mine
15. Mostly Tha Voice
16. F.A.L.A.
17. Comin' For Datazz

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whodshecoo

October 26th, 2009, 06:45 AM

this site probably will keep me busy 4 the rest of my life ;)
Let's start with some reups ....

Billy Preston - A Whole New Thing

VINYL | 1977 | FLAC single files | 208MB |

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01. Whole New Thing (3:34)
02. Disco Dancin' (3:27)
03. Complicated Sayings (2:50)
04. Attitudes (instrumental) (2:29)
05. I'm Really Gonna Miss You (3:50)
06. Wide Stride (instrumental) (3:14)
07. You Got Me Buzzin' (2:41)
08. Sweet Marie (3:41)
09. Happy (instrumental) (2:21)
10. Touch Me Love (3:21)
11. You Don't Have To Go (3:00)

AMG Review:
Well, it really wasn't a whole new thing -- just more of the same from the mega-talented singer/songwriter/producer/keyboardist. Except for two tracks produced by Truman Thomas (the thumpin' title track and "Complicated Sayings"), Billy Preston produced the bulk of this satisfying set issued in November 1977. The artist's amazing dexterity is displayed on the honky tonk flavored "Attitudes" and the "Space Race"-ish number 33 R&B hit "Wide Stride." The LP's cornerstone cut is the organ drenched ballad "I'm Really Gonna Miss You." An alternate take was issued as a charting spring 1978 single, which can be found on The Best of Billy Preston. Other standouts are "You Got Me Buzzin'," "Touch Me Love," and "You Don't Have to Go."

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Black Stars

October 26th, 2009, 07:08 AM

[SIZE="4"]The Beatnuts
Watch Out Now [CD-Maxi]
1999
Direct WAV rip

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Track List :

01. Watch Out Now (Clean)
02. Watch Out Now (Real) Featuring Yella Klaw
03. Watch Out Now (Instrumental)
04. Turn It Out (Clean) Featuring Greg Nice
05. Turn It Out (Real) Featuring Greg Nice
06. Turn It Out (Instrumental) Featuring Greg Nice

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Doctor-Rhythm

October 26th, 2009, 08:55 AM

RHYTHM MAKERS
FUNK GROOVES
(2001, CLASSIC WORLD)

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Disco, Funk | FLAC, Covers

Tracklisting:

01. Soul On Your Side [0:03:43.20]
02. Zone [0:05:48.34]
03. Can You Feel It [0:02:12.11]
04. Lover's Lane [0:02:50.04]
05. You Better Believe [0:04:01.49]
06. Funk N You [0:02:02.65]
07. Street Dreamin [0:03:44.24]
08. You're My Last Girl [0:03:23.32]
09. Monterey [0:05:08.07]
10. Touch [0:03:10.74]
11. Memories Of You [0:03:23.22]
12. Prime Cut [0:03:37.59]
13. Position [0:05:18.17]
14. Wonderful [0:06:16.53]
15. You're Never Too Old (To Get On Down) [0:03:27.56]
16. How Much I Love You [0:03:08.44]

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Game Plan

October 26th, 2009, 09:35 PM

Carl Thomas
Emotional
2000
Direct FLAC rip

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Carl Thomas' aptly named debut album, Emotional, delivers smooth, romantic R&B ballads like the title track, "My Valentine," "Come to Me," "Special Lady," and "Summer Rain." Although somewhat lacking in distinction, the set features competent singing, songwriting, and production (care of Puff Daddy), and Thomas' voice is impressive. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

1. Intro
2. Emotional
3. I Wish
4. Anything - (interlude)
5. My Valentine
6. Giving You All My Love
7. Cadillac Rap - (interlude)
8. Woke up in the Morning
9. Come to Me
10. Cold, Cold World
11. Trouble Won't Last - (interlude)
12. You Ain't Right
13. Lady Lay Your Body
14. Supastar
15. Summer Rain
16. Hey Now
17. Special Lady

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RunawayTrane

October 26th, 2009, 11:46 PM

Smokey Robinson - Timeless Love
VOCAL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 321MB | 55:57
New Door 2006

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Smokey Robinson hasn't had much use for making records since his records stopped selling in significant numbers, which happened as of the early '90s; after that, his only regular album has been 1999's Intimate. But Universal Music's New Door imprint exists for the purpose of making new recordings with veteran artists for whom the major label is the repository for the bulk of their catalogs (think Joe Cocker, Nanci Griffith), and Robinson fits that criterion perfectly, since Universal controls the Motown library. But instead of making an album of new, original songs, Robinson has opted for the hoary concept of "aging rock-era pop star sings pre-rock standards," an idea that was never good to begin with and that should have been buried with the final entry in Rod Stewart's series of atrocities. Happily, Robinson's version turns out to be not half bad. One reason for this is that, unlike Stewart et al., his model is not Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, but rather some of the jazz singers who also essayed the work of Cole Porter and other pre-1950 songwriters. Robinson seems to have first heard these songs as sung by Ella Fitzgerald (his primary influence), Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday, among others. When he sings "I'm in the Mood for Love," he throws in some of the King Pleasure vocalese on James Moody's jazz interpretation of the song, "Moody's Mood for Love." Robinson is no stranger to the material; he first recorded Kurt Weill's "Speak Low" and Porter's "I've Got You Under My Skin" with the Miracles in 1962, and now as a 66-year-old he isn't afraid to take these songs where he wants to take them, i.e., in the direction of his '80s "quiet storm" hits. They are all the better for it. As of 2006, Robinson was spending his time playing the concert halls in the many hotel/casinos around the country; his versions of these standards would be as likely to drawn appreciation in such venues as his old hits. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. You Go to My Head
02. I'm in the Mood for Love/Moody's Mood for Love
03. Our Love Is Here to Stay
04. Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
05. Night and Day
06. I'm Glad There Is You
07. More Than You Know
08. Speak Low
09. Time After Time
10. I Can't Get You Anything But Love (Baby)
11. I Love Your Face
12. I've Got You Under My Skin
13. Tea for Two

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rtownsend213

November 6th, 2009, 05:15 PM

[CENTER]Jody Watley - Midnight Lounge (2001)
CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Proving once again that showcasing a diva's vocal abilities is only as good as the talented producers behind the mixing board, Midnight Lounge is a fine return to form and finds Jody Watley going back to her deep clubbing roots. It's a refreshing change of pace, forgoing the commercial club sounds her career has been synonymous with and replacing them with some of the finest deep house producers in the genre. Midnight Lounge makes no bones about its identity right from the immediate onset, enlisting deep house veteran Dave Warrin to produce two of the album's most sensual tracks ("Whenever" and "Photographs") and setting up longtime collaborators Masters at Work (with special guest jazz legend Roy Ayers) for the most upbeat track on the album. Positively charged lyrics set among lush production are the norm for each track, giving it more of a feeling of something to listen to after a big night out or during a great night in. And while the uptempo/downtempo sequencing of songs can be a bit abrupt, the quality more is than compensatory, with very little filler (perhaps the cover of Peter Gabriel's classic "Don't Give Up" is unnecessary) to speak of throughout. Bonus remixes appear at the end of the CD and retain the high quality set forth throughout the initial record. A welcome return to one of dance music's most prominent divas. Allmusicguide.com (http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:azfoxqraldde)

Track-listing
1. Midnight Lounge
2. Whenever
3. Photographs
4. I Love to Love
5. Skin Deep
6. More
7. Saturday Night Experience
8. Clouds
9. Don't Give Up
10.Essence, The
11.Midnight Lounge - (reprise)
12.Whenever - (Afro Kozmic Soul remix)
13.Photographs - (East West Connection remix)

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[CENTER]Deborah Cox - Destination Moon (2007)
Jazz|CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Track-listing
1. Destination Moon
2. What a Difference a Day Made
3. Misery
4. Baby, You've Got What It Takes
5. This Bitter Earth
6. Squeeze Me
7. New Blowtop Blues
8. Blue Skies
9. I Don't Hurt Anymore
10. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
11. September in the Rain
12. Look to the Rainbow

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[CENTER]Evelyn "Champagne" King - Open Book (2007)
CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Whenever there is some type of event where the DJ is spinning old-school soul, funk, and disco -- an event that could be taking place anywhere from Cherry Hill, NJ to Newcastle, England -- one question that inevitably comes up a lot is "Whatever happened to?" You know, whatever happened to McFadden & Whitehead (sadly, both died in the 2000s), or whatever happened to Teena Marie? ("Lady T" came out with an album called Sapphire in 2006.) And if the DJ is playing crowd-pleasers like 1977's "Shame" or 1982's "Love Come Down," someone inevitably wonders what Evelyn "Champagne" King has been up to. King flew under the radar in the '90s and early 2000s, but admirers of the Bronx native's '70s and '80s hits will be glad to know that she is in generally good form on her 2007 comeback album Open Book. King, who turned 47 on July 1, 2007, hasn't lost anything in terms of vocal power -- and she has respectable material to work with on a CD that, for the most part, successfully balances 2007 considerations and old-school R&B considerations. The album's most overtly 2007-sounding track is the single "Skillz," which is very much in the hip-hop-minded Mary J. Blige/Beyoncé Knowles/Olivia vein. "Skillz" tries a little too hard to be relevant to 2007 tastes and ends up sounding a bit forced, but even so, the tune is catchy. Most of the time, however, Open Book achieves a more organic and natural-sounding balance of the classic and the contemporary (by 2007 standards), and that approach serves King well whether she is embracing a quiet storm groove on the laid-back "Whole Lotta Yum Yum," getting into dance diva mode on "The Dance" (which house fans will definitely appreciate) or favoring an urban/adult contemporary blend on the title song (an introspective ballad). Although not in a class with essential gems like 1977's Smooth Talk, 1981's I'm in Love, and 1982's Get Loose, Open Book is a generally pleasing and respectable return to the studio for the veteran singer. Allmusicguide.com

Track-listing
1. Skillz
2. Whole Lotta Yum Yum
3. Open Book
4. Standing On The Rock Of Love
5. Nobody Knows
6. (You Deserve) Academy Award
7. Paradise
8. True To My Boo
9. Creepin'
10. Not That Kinda Party
11. Dance, The
12. Dance, The (Soul Seekerz Remix) - (remix)

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zacki

November 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Oliver Cheatham - Go For It (1988)

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01. Go For It
02. Wishing On A Star
03. Celebrate
04. S.O.S.
05. Show Me
06. (Can't Wait For) Saturday Night
07. All Of Me
08. Good Times
09. Mama Said (Bonus Track Vinyl 12" 1985)

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Blaq

November 6th, 2009, 10:13 PM

Barbara Weathers
Barbara Weathers
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Tracklist

1. Barbi Doll
2. Our Love Will Last Forever
3. My Only Love
4. Where Can You Run
5. Master Key
6. Where Did Our Love Go
7. All I Know
8. Anywhere
9. Our Love Runs Deep

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Review

After enjoying some success with Atlantic Starr, Barbara Weathers went solo in 1990. Although Maurice White produced and co-wrote the track "Anywhere," this was a standard cover-all-bases debut project. Weathers didn't demonstrate any individuality, style, charm, or appeal, and wound up with the same kind of open-ended, meandering release as another former Atlantic Starr vocalist gone solo, Sharon Bryant.

All Music Guide, Ron Wynn

Biography by Ron Wynn

Barbara Weathers replaced Sharon Bryant as the lead singer of Atlantic Starr when Bryant departed for a solo career in 1984. Her voice was heard on some of their biggest hits, including "Secret Lovers" and "Always." Weathers went solo herself in 1990, issuing Barbara Weathers on Reprise.

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zacki

November 6th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Shalamar - Circumstantial Evidence (1987)

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01. Circumstantial Evidence
02. Games
03. Love's Grown Deep
04. Playthang
05. Female
06. Born-To-Love
07. Worth Waitin' For
08. Imaginary Love

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zacki

November 7th, 2009, 08:42 AM

One Way - Push (1995)

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01. Something In The Past
02. Lost Inside Of You
03. Don't Do Me This Way
04. Another Love Song
05. Guess You Didn't Know
06. It You Play Your Cards Right
07. Call Me
08. Push
09. Lady You Are
10. Pop It

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RunawayTrane

November 7th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Ever watched the TV show Sanford & Son and wondered where that theme song comes from
and what it sounds like in it's entirety?? Well here's a chance to find out....

Quincy Jones - You've Got It Bad Girl
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | TAU | ARTWORK | 305MB | 43:06
Verve 1973

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Quincy Jones followed up Smackwater Jack and his supervision of Donny Hathaway's Come Back Charleston Blue soundtrack with this, a mixed bag that saw him inching a little closer toward the R&B-dominated approach that reached full stride on the following Body Heat and peaked commercially with The Dude. That said, the album's most notorious cut is "The Streetbeater" — better known as the Sanford & Son theme, a novelty for most but also one of the greasiest, grimiest instrumental fusions of jazz and funk ever laid down — while its second most noteworthy component is a drastic recasting of "Summer in the City," as heard in the Pharcyde's "Passin' Me By," where the frantic, bug-eyed energy of the Lovin' Spoonful original is turned into a magnetically lazy drift driven by Eddie Louis' organ, Dave Grusin's electric piano, and Valerie Simpson's voice. (Simpson gives the song a "Summertime"-like treatment.) Between that, the title song (a faithfully mellow version, with Jones' limited but subdued vocal lead), a medley of Aretha Franklin's "Daydreaming" and Ewan MacColl's "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," and a light instrumental, roughly half the album is mood music, and it's offset with not just "The Streetbeater" but a large-scale take on "Manteca," a spooky-then-overstuffed "Superstition" (where the uncredited Billy Preston, Bill Withers, and Stevie Wonder are billed as "three beautiful brothers"), and the "Streetbeater" companion "Chump Change" (co-written with Bill Cosby). The best here can be had on comps, but the album is by no means disposable. [Given a straight reissue in early 2009 via Verve's Originals series.] ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

PERSONNEL:
Quincy Jones - Trumpet, Vocals
Dave Grusin - Keyboards, Electric Piano
Toots Thielemans - Harmonica
Ernie Watts - Saxophone
Milt Holland - Percussion
Carol Kaye - Bass
Grady Tate - Drums
Bob James - Keyboards
Bobbye Porter - Percussion
Chuck Rainey - Bass
Cat Anderson - Trumpet
George Duke - Electric Piano
Dennis Budimir - Guitar, Soloist
Hubert Laws - Flute
Eddie Louis - Organ
Tom Junior Morgan - Harmonica
Valerie Simpson - Vocals
Phil Woods - Alto Saxophone

TRACKLISTING:
01. Summer in the City
02. Eyes of Love
03. Tribute to A.F.: Daydreaming/First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
04. Love Theme from The Getaway
05. You've Got It Bad Girl
06. Superstition
07. Manteca
08. The Streetbeater (Theme From "Sanford & Son")
09. Chump Change

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funkysoul

November 7th, 2009, 01:33 PM

Betty Davis - They Say I'm Different (1974) Expanded Remaster - 2007

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01. Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him
02. He Was A Big Freak
03. Your Mama Wants Ya Back
04. Don't Call Her No Tramp
05. Git In There
06. They Say I'm Different
07. 70's Blues
08. Special People
09. He Was A Big Freak (Bonus Track)
10. Don't Call Her No Tramp (Bonus Track)
11. Git In There (Bonus Track)
12. 70's Blues (Bonus Track)

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teddybear4703

November 7th, 2009, 04:18 PM

It feels good coming back to lossless quality releases like yours, Trane. Thanks, bro.

Ever watched the TV show Sanford & Son and wondered where that theme song comes from
and what it sounds like in it's entirety?? Well here's a chance to find out....

Quincy Jones - You've Got It Bad Girl
JAZZ | FLAC | CUE | LOG | TAU | ARTWORK | 305MB | 43:06
Verve 1973

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PERSONNEL:
Quincy Jones - Trumpet, Vocals
Dave Grusin - Keyboards, Electric Piano
Toots Thielemans - Harmonica
Ernie Watts - Saxophone
Milt Holland - Percussion
Carol Kaye - Bass
Grady Tate - Drums
Bob James - Keyboards
Bobbye Porter - Percussion
Chuck Rainey - Bass
Cat Anderson - Trumpet
George Duke - Electric Piano
Dennis Budimir - Guitar, Soloist
Hubert Laws - Flute
Eddie Louis - Organ
Tom Junior Morgan - Harmonica
Valerie Simpson - Vocals
Phil Woods - Alto Saxophone

TRACKLISTING:
01. Summer in the City
02. Eyes of Love
03. Tribute to A.F.: Daydreaming/First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
04. Love Theme from The Getaway
05. You've Got It Bad Girl
06. Superstition
07. Manteca
08. The Streetbeater (Theme From "Sanford & Son")
09. Chump Change

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zacki

November 8th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Michael Lovesmith - Diamond In The Raw (1984)

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01. Fast Girls
02. Lucky In Love
03. Sweetness
04. Gotta Get Out Tonight
05. Zapped
06. Diamond In The Raw
07. Be My Star
08. I Can't Give Her Up
09. He Only Looks The Part
10. A Promise Is A Promise

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RunawayTrane

November 8th, 2009, 04:08 PM

The Coup - Steal This Album
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 425MB | 59:16
Dogday 1998

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Steal This Album is the Coup's masterstroke, taking the advances of Genocide & Juice to the next level and coming up with one of the most underappreciated hip-hop albums of the '90s. Down to a duo, the Coup officially becomes a vehicle for Boots Riley's observations, which it mostly was already; still, there's a greater focus simply from the fact that it's a product of one ambitious vision. Boots' impassioned political rhetoric is still in full force, but the main strengths of Steal This Album are its fleshed-out characters and witty, detailed, image-rich storytelling that would do Slick Rick proud. Its intellectual and emotional depth comes from Boots finding the humanity not only in his ideology, but in a much-maligned class of people, articulating their frustrations and analyzing the world they live in from both the inside and outside. His flair for the dramatic reaches its apex on the seven-minute saga "Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Granada Last Night." It's a complex, cinematic story about a young man who loathes his father -- an abusive pimp who eventually beats his mother to death -- but can't help internalizing some of the same behavior. Equally touching is "Underdogs," a heartbreaking account of the everyday reality of poverty. Boots' ironic wit is all over the rest of the record. The dark-humored "Breathing Apparatus" finds a gunshot victim with no health insurance pleading with his friend not to let doctors pull the plug. Elsewhere, the previous album's Repo Man returns (in the person of Del tha Funkee Homosapien) on "The Repo Man Sings for You"; and Boots acts out a gleefully provocative fantasy (on record, anyway) with "Piss on Your Grave," which concerns slave owner George Washington. The whole album is strikingly consistent, managing to be smart, funny, touching, and funky all at once; it's nothing short of brilliant. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

REVIEW (http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/328)

TRACKLISTING
01. The Shipment
02. Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Granada Last Night
03. 20,000 Gun Salute
04. Busterismology
05. Cars & Shoes
06. Breathing Apparatus
07. U.C.P.A.S.
08. Pizza Man (Skit)
09. The Repo Man Sings for You
10. Underdogs
11. Sneakin' In
12. Do My Thang (Skit)
13. Piss on Your Grave
14. Fixation

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ninetotenn

November 8th, 2009, 08:06 PM

thanks

bri

November 9th, 2009, 04:12 AM

:thumbs up:

RunawayTrane

November 9th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Miles Davis - On The Corner
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 467MB | 54:47
Columbia 1972

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Could there be any more confrontational sound in Miles Davis' vast catalog than the distorted guitars and tinny double-timing drums reacting to a two-note bass riff funking it up on the first track from On the Corner? Before the trumpet even enters the picture, the story has been broken off somewhere in the middle, with deep street music melding with a secret language held within the band and those who can actually hear this music -- certainly not the majority of Miles' fan base built up over the past 25 years. They heard this as a huge "f*ck you." Miles just shrugged and told them it wasn't personal, but they could take it that way if they wanted to, and he blew on his trumpet. Here are killer groove riffs that barely hold on as bleating trumpet and soprano sax lines (courtesy of Dave Liebman on track one) interact with John McLaughlin's distortion-box frenzy. Michael Henderson's bass keeps the basic so basic it hypnotizes; keyboards slowly enter the picture, a pair of them handled by Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, as well as Ivory Williams' synthesizer. Finally, Colin Walcott jumps in with an electric sitar and there are no less than five drummers -- three kits (Al Foster, Billy Hart, and Jack DeJohnette), a tabla player, and Mtume. It's a four-tune suite, "On the Corner" is, but the separations hardly matter, just the shifts in groove that alter the time/space continuum. After 20 minutes, the set feels over and a form of Miles' strange lyricism returns in "Black Satin." Though a tabla kicks the tune off, there's a recognizable eight-note melody that runs throughout. Carlos Garnett and Bennie Maupin replace Liebman, Dave Creamer replaces McLaughlin, and the groove rides a bit easier -- except for those hand bells shimmering in the background off the beat just enough to make the squares crazy. The respite is short-lived, however. Davis and band move the music way over to the funk side of the street -- though the street funkers thought these cats were too weird with their stranded time signatures and modal fugues that begin and end nowhere and live for the way the riff breaks down into emptiness. "One and One" begins the new tale, so jazz breaks down and gets polished off and resurrected as a far blacker, deeper-than-blue character in the form of "Helen Butte/Mr. Freedom X," where guitars and horns careen off Henderson's cracking bass and Foster's skittering hi-hats. It may sound weird even today, but On the Corner is the most street record ever recorded by a jazz musician. And it still kicks. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. On The Corner/New York Girl/Thinkin' One Thing And Doin' Another/Vote For Miles
2. Black Satin
3. One And One
4. Helen Butte/Mr. Freedom X

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RunawayTrane

November 10th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Dwayne Wiggins - Eyes Never Lie
SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | 300DPI | 370MB | 52:42
Motown 2000

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An altercation with police sparked Wiggins' creative muse and lead to the creation of his debut single, "What's Really Going On (Strange Fruit)," which includes segments from the Billie Holiday classic, "Strange Fruit. Saxophonist Najee guests on the album's jazzy remix of the song. Wiggins' high caliber musicianship and eclectic taste recalls earlier albums by the Brothers Johnson, the Isley Brothers, Prince and Narada Michael Walden. To help accomplish this, Wiggins enlisted some members of the "ol' skool." Larry Graham co-wrote the horns-punctuated song, "Music Is Power," with Wiggins and guest vocalist Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. The track has a sample from Earth, Wind And Fire's "Shining Star" was orchestrated by veteran arranger Claire Fischer while the song, "Pushin' On," uses a sample from Bootsy Collins' "Munches for Your Love." In addition, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana co-wrote "Move With Me."

Wiggins' showcases his formidable fret board skills on a solo guitar piece, "Tribecca." Eyes Don't Lie is one of those unusual latter day albums. One can listen to it from beginning to end and actually feel as if one is listening to an album rather than a bunch of singles. Listeners get a sense of who the artist is. Wiggins certainly has his own identity outside of Tony! Toni! Toné! ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Fly Me to the Moon
02. R&B Singer
03. What's Really Going on (Strange Fruit)
04. Move With Me
05. Flower
06. Tribecca
07. Eyes Never Lie
08. Don't Sleep
09. Let's Make a Baby
10. Rollin' Mountain
11. Music Is Power
12. Pushin' On
13. What's Really Going on (Strange Fruit) featuring Najee

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RunawayTrane

November 10th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Janelle Monae - Metropolis (Special Edition)
ALTERNATIVE | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 197MB | 26:13
Bad Boy 2008

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Janelle Monáe's uniqueness was not apparent from the beginning, as heard on Big Boi's second Got Purp compilation. The neo-electro remake of DeBarge's "Time Will Reveal" and the Off the Wall-emulating pop-funk of "Lettin' Go" were standouts -- even amidst nuggets like Konkrete's "Shit Ya Drawers," believe it or not -- but Monáe seemed destined to be one of those artists who appears on a glorified mixtape and either disappears or makes one under-promoted album prior to fleeing the industry. Even after spotlights on OutKast's Idlewild, it could not have been known to many outside Monáe's Atlanta circle that she was much more in line with Nona Hendryx and Afrofuturism than Ciara and 106 & Park. She probably has more time for Octavia Butler than Perez Hilton. Inspired by Fritz Lang's 1927 science fiction classic, Metropolis, Suite 1: The Chase is the first of four planned releases designed as easily processible EPs detailing the life of a rebellious soul-equipped android who risks disassembly by falling in love with a human. Strip away the concept, the packaging, and the equally entertaining and deep lyrics dealing in class/race, slavery, isolation, and love -- all of that material, as crucial as it is to the whole -- and there remains a handful of magnetic songs transferred through theatrical soul, 21st century new wave, ice-coated opera, and brassy hip-hop funk. The disc's center is made of "Violet Stars Happy Hunting!!!" and "Many Moons," conjoined songs that trump anything on the André 3000 half of OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. "Sincerely, Jane" is dressed up in all the fantastical instrumentation of an otherworldly Broadway production but is as grounded in grim realism as Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues" or 2Pac's "Brenda's Got a Baby," and like those two songs, it is fueled by despair rather than self-righteousness. Monáe's voice is knockout level throughout, likely versatile enough to handle any style with effortlessly expressive ease. [The "Special Edition," released by Bad Boy nearly a year after the original independent version, adds two bonus tracks. "Mr. President," a protest song, has a relaxed Hi Records throwback arrangement and a neo-Ernie Isley guitar flame-out; "Smile" is a skeletal, gently uplifting ballad.] ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. March of the Wolfmasters
2. Violet Stars Happy Hunting!!!
3. Many Moons
4. Cybertronic Purgatory
5. Sincerely, Jane.
6. Mr. President
7. Smile

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MaccaM

November 10th, 2009, 01:51 PM

Sorry, I could only find the cover for this album. If anyone has this, and would not mind scanning & upping the covers, it would be greatly appreciated.

Chic - C'est Chic (1978)
Flac - Cue - M3U - Log

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Track Listing

1. Chic Cheer
2. Le Freak
3. Savoir Faire
4. Happy Man
5. I Want Your Love
6. At Last I Am Free
7. Sometimes You Win
8. (Funny) Bone (LP Version)

Review by Jason Birchmeier(Allmusic)
Released in 1978, just as disco began to peak, C'est Chic and its pair of dancefloor anthems, "Le Freak" and "I Want Your Love," put Chic at the top of that dizzying peak. The right album at the right time, C'est Chic is essentially a rehash of Chic, the group's so-so self-titled debut from a year earlier. That first album also boasted a pair of floor-filling anthems, "Dance Dance Dance" and "Everybody Dance," and, like C'est Chic, it filled itself out with a mix of disco and ballads. So, essentially, C'est Chic does everything its predecessor did, except it does so masterfully: each side similarly gets its timeless floor-filler ("Le Freak," "I Want Your Love"), quiet storm come-down ("Savoir Faire," "At Last I Am Free"), feel-good album track ("Happy Man," "Sometimes You Win"), and moody album capper ("Chic Cheer," "[Funny] Bone"). Producers Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers were quite a savvy pair and knew that disco was as much a formula as anything. As evidenced here, they definitely had their fingers on the pulse of the moment, and used their perceptive touch to craft one of the few truly great disco albums. In fact, you could even argue that C'est Chic very well may be the definitive disco album. After all, countless artists scored dancefloor hits, but few could deliver an album this solid, and nearly as few could deliver one this epochal as well. C'est Chic embodies everything wonderful and excessive about disco at its pixilated peak. It's anything but subtle with its at-the-disco dancefloor mania and after-the-disco bedroom balladry, and Edwards and Rodgers are anything but whimsical with their disco-ballad-disco album sequencing and pseudo-jet-set Euro poshness. Chic would follow C'est Chic with "Good Times," the group's crowning achievement, but never again would Edwards and Rodgers assemble an album as perfectly calculated as C'est

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rtownsend213

November 10th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Sorry, I could only find the cover for this album. If anyone has this, and would not mind scanning & upping the covers, it would be greatly appreciated.

Here (http://rapidshare.com/files/305195388/CC.rar)you go.

RunawayTrane

November 11th, 2009, 03:35 PM

OutKast - ATLiens
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 355MB | 57:30
La Face 1996

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Though they were likely lost on casual hip-hop fans, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was full of subtle indications that OutKast were a lot more inventive than your average Southern playas. Their idiosyncrasies bubbled to the surface on their sophomore effort, ATLiens, an album of spacy sci-fi funk performed on live instruments. Largely abandoning the hard-partying playa characters of their debut, Dre and Big Boi develop a startlingly fresh, original sound to go along with their futuristic new personas. George Clinton's space obsessions might seem to make P-Funk obvious musical source material, but ATLiens ignores the hard funk in favor of a smooth, laid-back vibe that perfectly suits the duo's sense of melody. The album's chief musical foundation is still soul, especially the early-'70s variety, but other influences begin to pop up as well. Some tracks have a spiritual, almost gospel feel (though only in tone, not lyrical content), and the Organized Noize production team frequently employs the spacious mixes and echo effects of dub reggae in creating the album's alien soundscapes. In addition to the striking musical leap forward, Dre and Big Boi continue to grow as rappers; their flows are getting more tongue-twistingly complex, and their lyrics more free-associative. Despite a couple of overly sleepy moments during the second half, ATLiens is overall a smashing success thanks to its highly distinctive style, and stands as probably OutKast's most focused work (though it isn't as wildly varied as subsequent efforts). The album may have alienated (pun recognized, but not intended) the more conservative wing of the group's fans, but it broke new ground for Southern hip-hop and marked OutKast as one of the most creatively restless and ambitious hip-hop groups of the '90s. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. You May Die
02. Two Dope Boyz
03. Atliens
04. Wheelz of Steel
05. Jazzy Belle
06. Elevators
07. Ova da Wudz
08. Babylon
09. Wailin'
10. Mainstream
11. Decatur Psalm
12. Millennium
13. E.T. (Extraterrestrial)
14. 13th Floor/Growing Old
15. Elevators [Remix]

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RunawayTrane

November 11th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Q-Tip - The Renaissance
RAP | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 314MB | 43:15
Universal Motown 2008

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When the best rapper/producer in hip-hop history spends almost a decade without a record on the shelves (despite his best efforts), it has to be considered a crime -- if not a tragedy. Difficult to tell, though, is why Q-Tip was bounced to five different labels within six years. He never pronounced himself angry about the situation, saying only that he continued to work, reportedly recording three full albums that were never released. (At least one of those, 2003's Kamaal the Abstract, was a reality, since it was only denied a release after promos were sent out.) His long-awaited return on The Renaissance is no disappointment, offering more of the same understated, aqueous grooves and fluid rapping that the Abstract Poetic has built his peerless career on. Although it has a few more message songs than his dance-heavy debut from 1999 (Amplified), many of these tracks are club grooves painted with the same production touches as ten years earlier; his work is still excellent 20 years after his career began, but he seems less interested in spinning four minutes of fluent rap for each track. (Granted, he's carrying this show alone, with no Phife Dawg to take every other verse.) Some of the songs are built with a live group (including guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel), although they usually sound programmed. One thing is for sure: Q-Tip is still a master of pacing and atmosphere, structuring the first half of the record so smoothly that listeners may not notice a transition until the sixth track, "We Fight/We Love," which contrasts the perspective of a man in the middle of war with a woman left alone. The closer, "Shaka," got the most attention leading up to release, since an early version sampled Barack Obama (perhaps coincidentally, The Renaissance was originally scheduled to be released on Election Day). Sounding like a latter-day Midnight Marauders and The Love Movement, and very similar to the unreleased Kamaal the Abstract, The Renaissance is a worthy comeback for the man who's arguably done more to make hip-hop enjoyable than any other figure. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Johnny Is Dead
02. Won't Trade
03. Gettin' Up
04. Official
05. You
06. We Fight/We Love
07. Manwomanboogie
08. Move/Renaissance Rap
09. Dance on Glass
10. Life Is Better
11. Believe
12. Shaka

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MaccaM

November 11th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory (2000)
Flac - Cue - Log - Covers - M3U

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Track Listing

1. Papercut
2. One Step Closer
3. With You
4. Points Of Authority
5. Crawling
6. Runaway
7. By Myself
8. In The End
9. A Place For My Head
10. Forgotten
11. Cure For The Itch
12. Pushing Me Away

Part 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/290546139/PriusHypothesis.part1.rar)
Part 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/290584823/PriusHypothesis.part2.rar)

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Blaq

November 11th, 2009, 09:46 PM

Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. You Give Good Love
2. Thinking About You feat. Kashif
3. Someone For Me
4. Saving All My Love For You
5. Nobody Loves Me Like You Do feat. Jermaine Jackson
6. How Will I Know
7. All At Once
8. Take Good Care Of My Heart feat. Jermaine Jackson
9. Greatest Love Of All
10. Hold Me feat. Teddy Pendergrass

WAV
478MB
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Review

Model-turned-diva, Whitney Houston's self-titled effort rendered the music world breathless. It became the best-selling album by a female artist (selling an excess of 12 million copies in the U.S.--- Over 25 million copies world wide) and with good reason. The smash singles "You Give Good Love" and "Saving All My Love For You" propelled the album off the shelves. And the hits "How Will I Know" and "The Greatest Love Of All" followed...as did the Grammy nominations. Houston's first LP was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1986 Grammy Awards (where she won the Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Saving All My Love For You") The following year "The Greatest Love Of All" was nominated for Record of the Year. But if statistics and accolades don't impress you... the 10-song album will. It includes all the aforementioned hits as well as 2 incredible collaborations with Jermaine Jackson. ("Take Good Care Of My Heart" & "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do") And more up-tempo ballads ("Someone For Me" and "All At Once") The album remains Houston's best solo studio effort to date. And eventually produced three #1 singles and four gold singles. It belongs in any and every "Best of the 80's Collection" and in the "Best Albums of All-time" category.

Amazon.com Reviewer, Trevor James

Biography by Steve Huey

Whitney Houston is inarguably one of the of the biggest female pop stars of all time. Her accomplishments as a hitmaker are extraordinary; just to scratch the surface, she became the first artist ever to have seven consecutive singles hit number one, and her 1993 Dolly Parton cover "I Will Always Love You" became nothing less than the biggest hit single in rock history. Houston was able to handle big adult contemporary ballads, effervescent, stylish dance-pop, and slick urban contemporary soul with equal dexterity; the result was an across-the-board appeal that was matched by scant few artists of her era, and helped her become one of the first black artists to find success on MTV in Michael Jackson's wake.

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RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

This was when I liked her. After this she sold out to pop music and NOTHING could make me buy her bullshit again

zacki

November 12th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Fred Wesley And The Horny Horns - A Blow For Me, A Toot To You (1977)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Up For The Down Stroke
02. A Blow For Me, A Toot To You
03. When In Doubt- Vamp
04. Between Two Sheets
05. Four Play
06. Peace Fugue
07. A Blow For Me, A Toot To You (New Remix)
08. Four Play (New Remix)
09. Interview

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RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Fred Wesley And The Horny Horns - A Blow For Me, A Toot To You (1977)

if I could, I'd rep this over and over!
:277: :277:

zacki

November 12th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Kid Creole & The Coconuts - The Best Of (1984)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Lifeboat Party
02. Stool Pigeon
03. Gina Gina
04. Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy
05. Me No Pop I
06. Latin Music
07. Off The Coast Of Me
08. I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby
09. Don't Take My Coconuts
10. Imitation
11. Maladie D'Armour
12. Dear Addy
13. There's Something Wrong In Paradise
14. Back In The Field Again

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Alex_bog_13

November 12th, 2009, 10:43 AM

FLAKES - FLAKES
Salsoul Records, 1981
Recorded and mixed at Sigma Sound Studios New York and Larabee Studios Los Angeles
Remastered at Unidisc, 1996
FUNK/SOUL | CD-Rip | CUE | LOG | APE | COVERS | 280MB

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A sweet mix of club grooves and mellower numbers -- a set that's a bit more like some of the older Salsoul albums, especially those cut when the group was helping bridge the differing 70s styles of the east coast scene! As you might expect from the cocaine reference on the cover, there's some 80s-styled club tracks here -- tunes that shake out some of the disco elements and boil things down to more of a basslines/keyboards sort of approach -- tightly stepping, and with backing vocals by The Waters on a number of tracks. Groovers include "Sugar Frosted Lover", "Wind Yourself Up", "Your Love Is Good To Me", "Flakes Rap", and "No One (Can Love You Like I Do)" -- and ballads include "Love On The Hour", and a sweet cover of "Hey There Lonely Girl". CD features the bonus track "Take It To The Max (12" version)".
© 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

CREDITS:
Artwork By [Art Direction] - Stan Hochstadt
Artwork By [Design] - Roy Medl
Bass - David Shields, James Jamerson
Drums - Quentin Dennard
Engineer - Bob Stone, Howard Wolen
Engineer, Mixed By - Randy Tominaga
Executive Producer - Cletus R. Anderson
Guitar - Dave Pruitt, Jon Rami, Mel Bolton, Wali Ali
Horns - Frank Szabo, Fred Wesley, Harry Kim, Joel Paskin
Keyboards - Darryl K. Roberts, Mike Thompson
Mixed By - Jimmy Simpson, Rick Gianatos
Percussion - Dewayne Walker, Shondu Akiem
Photography - Len Kaltman
Producer, Arranged By - Marilyn McLeod
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By - Mel Bolton

TRACKLISTING:
1. Take It To The Max [5:38]
2. Hey There Lonely Girl [4:35]
3. Wind Yourself Up [5:00]
4. Love On The Hour [4:06]
5. No One (Can Love You Like I Do) [4:48]
6. Sugar Frosted Lover [4:55]
7. (Girl) Your Love Is Good To Me [4:26]
8. Flakes Rap [4:37]
9. Take It To The Max (12" version) [6:07]

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RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 10:46 AM

^^^ Nice first post fam

RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 10:47 AM

When using EAC: Make sure to check TEST AND COPY SELECTED TRACKS, not just COPY SELECTED TRACKS. Especially if not using ACCURATERIP (http://www.accuraterip.com/) with EAC. EAC will check the disc TWICE for each task before completing, so in the test and copy process, EAC actually checks the disc 4 times for errors. Might take a little longer, but ensures that you get the best secure rips possible

So instead of:

Track 1

Filename C:\Users\Annie\Desktop\Young MC\01. -I Come Off.wav

Peak level 99.9 %
Track quality 100.0 %
Copy CRC 6FD0DFFB
Cannot be verified as accurate (confidence 6) [542A8154], AccurateRip returned [7387F454]
Copy OK

you'll get a message where the Test CRC and Copy CRC should match. If not, something isn't right. :

Track 1

Filename C:\Users\Annie\Desktop\Young MC\01. -I Come Off.wav

Peak level 99.9 %
Track quality 100.0 %
Test CRC 6FD0DFFB
Copy CRC 6FD0DFFB
Cannot be verified as accurate (confidence 6) [542A8154], AccurateRip returned [7387F454]
Copy OK

and if you also use AccurateRip (http://www.accuraterip.com/) as well:

Track 13

Filename C:\Users\Annie\Desktop\Jody Watley - Mignight Lounge\13. -Photographs [eastwest connection remix].wav

Peak level 96.5 %
Track quality 100.0 %
Test CRC C2FDD79E
Copy CRC C2FDD79E
Accurately ripped (confidence 4) [70AD4CDB]
Copy OK

AccurateRip (http://www.accuraterip.com/) isn't really necessary in Secure Mode, but it's nice to get that added security in knowing that the rip is good. And if using BURST MODE, then AccurateRip (http://www.accuraterip.com/) should be a MUST. But whatever mode used (Secure, Burst, Paranoid), TEST AND COPY please yall!!

thanks

RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Miles Davis - Seven Steps To Heaven
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 354MB | 57:22
Columbia 1963 (Remastered)

http://www.onlinedisk.ru/cache/ef92908c6ab964ff3351cd1e22bf37bd (http://www.onlinedisk.ru/view/265804/M.Davis7stepsfr.jpg)

REVIEW (http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=18516)

PERSONNEL
Miles Davis - Trumpet
Ron Carter - Bass
Herbie Hancock - Piano
George Coleman - Saxophone (Tenor)
Tony Williams - Drums

WITH:
Victor Feldman - Piano
Frank Butler - Drums

TRACKLISTING
1. Basin Street Blues
2. Seven Steps to Heaven
3. I Fall in Love Too Easily
4. So Near, So Far
5. Baby Won't You Please Come Home
6. Joshua
7. So Near, So Far
8. Summer Night

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DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-61936e)

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rtownsend213

November 12th, 2009, 12:26 PM

RunawayTrane

November 12th, 2009, 09:56 PM

Paul Taylor - Steppin Out
SMOOTH | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 343MB | 49:35
Peak 2003

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Paul Taylor is back with his fifth solo recording titled Steppin' Out, his second outing on the Peak Records label. Ripe with old-school moods and pop-oriented flavors, Taylor's accompanists bring out the best of his smooth sax work on soprano and alto, his sax harmonies, and his vocoder on three tracks. Produced by Rex Rideout and Barry J. Eastmond, two of smooth/urban jazz's most acclaimed producers, the set jumps off with the radio-friendly single "On the Move," which immediately sets the tone for the remainder of the all-star project. The lovely, reassuring vocals of Sharon Youngblood are both soothing and captivating on "Someone Watching Over You." She provides an excellent foil for the beautiful soprano sax voice of Taylor, who provides delicate background complements. On "Enchanted Garden," Taylor plays a highly imaginative soprano sax and vocoder and captures the listener's imagination with fragrant flourishes and delicate lines. The smooth program is interspersed with a soulful urban bebop-style composition called "Speakeasy" and ends with a bonus track titled "Get Up." And that's exactly what you'll want to do to express your gratitude for this marvelous set. ~ Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. On the Move
02. Steppin' Out
03. Long Way Home
04. Someone Watching Over You
05. Night Rider
06. Cantina
07. Let's Go Out Tonite
08. Hacienda
09. Enchanted Garden
10. Speakeasy
11. Runaway

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whodshecoo

November 13th, 2009, 12:08 AM

Ronnie Laws - Mr. Nice Guy
Capitol 1983
VINYL | FLAC | COVER | 238 MB

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1. Can't Save Tomorrow (4:08)
2. Mr. Nice Guy (3:41)
3. In The Groove (3:34)
4. Third Hour (4:59)
5. You (4:06)
6. Big Stars (4:20)
7. Rolling (3:50)
8. What Does It Take (3:10)
9. Off And On Again (3:49)

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zacki

November 13th, 2009, 03:14 AM

Gino Soccio - Outline (1979)

CD-Rip|Wav|Cue|Log|Covers
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01. Dancer
02. The Visitors (Remix)
03. So Lonely
04. Dance To Dance
05. The Visitors (Original Version)
06. There's A Woman
07. Les Visiteurs (Remix)
08. Les Visiteurs (Radio Mix)
09. The Visitors (Instrumental)
10. Dancer (Radio Edit)

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whodshecoo

November 13th, 2009, 05:09 AM

Delegation - Eau De Vie
BMG 1979

CD | EAC | FLAC | Cover | 327 MB

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1. Heartache No.9 (5:15)
2. Sho' 'nuff Sold On You (5:14)
3. One More Step To Take (4:38)
4. Blue Girl (5:13)
5. Darlin' (I Think About You) (4:20)
6. You And I (5:16)
7. Stand Up (Reach For The Sky) (4:52)
8. Welcome To My World (4:34)
9. Put A Little Love On Me (4:29)
10. Put A Little Love On Me (Special Remix) (6:45)
11. You And I (Maxi-Version - Remix 1987) (6:00)

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Black Stars

November 13th, 2009, 05:35 AM

Prince - The Hits (2 CD 1993) [Web Rip]

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Artist: Prince
Album: The Hits
Genre: Funk / R&B / Pop / Rock / Soul
Year: 1993
Quality: FLAC (lossless)
Size: 472.57 + 466.1 Mb

Tracklist
CD 1
01. When Doves Cry
02. Pop Life
03. Soft And Wet
04. I Feel For You
05. Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?
06. When You Were Mine
07. Uptown
08. Let's Go Crazy
09. 1999
10. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
11. Nothing Compares 2 U
12. Adore
13. Pink Cashmere
14. Alphabet St.
15. Sign 'O' The Times
16. Thieves In The Temple
17. Diamonds And Pearls
18. 7

CD 2
01. Controversy
02. Dirty Mind
03. I Wanna Be Your Lover
04. Head
05. Do Me, Baby
06. Delirious
07. Little Red Corvette
08. I Would Die 4 U
09. Raspberry Beret
10. If I Was Your Girlfriend
11. Kiss
12. Peach
13. U Got The Look
14. Sexy M.F.
15. Gett Off
16. Cream
17. Pope
18. Purple Rain

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whodshecoo

November 13th, 2009, 07:51 AM

Shock - Nite Life
Fantasy 1983

VINYL | FLAC single files | Cover | 228 MB

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1. Nite Life (4:40)
2. Waitin' On Your Love (3:54)
3. San Juan (5:07)
4. Is It Any Wonder (3:05)
5. Crank It Up (4:10)
6. We Got To Get You A Woman (2:58)
7. Love Affair (3:43)
8. Hold You (3:37)
9. Straighten Up (4:06)

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funkysoul

November 13th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Breakwater - Splashdown (1980) Reissue - 1996

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CDRip/FLAC/244MB

01.Splashdown Time
02.Love Of My Life
03.Release The Beast
04.The One In My Dreams
05.You
06.Say You Love Me Girl
07.Let Love In
08.Time

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RunawayTrane

November 13th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Not really a Beatles fan and judging from the reviews this
will be an acquired taste. Haven't listened yet,
but sharing based on the vaildity of the artist:

Booker T & The MGs - McLemore Avenue
SOUL | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 205MB | 38:09
Stax 1970 (MFSL 1971)

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Though Booker T. & the MG's had always been more of a singles act, they made a series of respectable long-players throughout the 1960s as well, culminating in the fine Melting Pot from 1971. Prior to recording that album, however, they assembled this Beatles homage, tackling an entire album from the Liverpool quartet. Rather than stroll down the Abbey Road they pay tribute to, however, organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, and drummer Al Jackson, Jr. strut down McLemore Avenue, the funky Memphis location of the equally legendary Stax studios. Most of the songs are arranged in a fluid medley style, maintaining the suite-like feel that unified the original. The results often veer toward a sort of funky muzak. Imagine, if you will, the sort of tunes you might have heard piped into the Stax offices or renditions offered up by a late-night lounge act. Following the introductory pairing of "Golden Slumbers" and "Carry That Weight," the quartet flexes its combined muscle on "The End," a performance complete with soloing from Cropper and heated organ bursts from Jones. It's all over far too quickly, however, lapsing into George Harrison's "Something" and bringing up the main problem with McLemore Avenue. As the backing band behind countless Stax classics, rhythm, rather than melody, has always been the MG's' strong suit. Thankfully, the Abbey Road material balances the schmaltzy sentimentality of tracks like "Golden Slumbers" and "Here Comes the Sun" with the tougher grooves of "The End" and "Come Together": songs that lend themselves much better to the MG's' approach. The quartet may have been better off stretching out on a few of these tracks, rather than rendering the bulk of the album. As it is, McLemore Avenue remains a curio for Booker T. and Beatles fans alike. ~ Nathan Bush, All Music Guide

CUSTOMER
REVIEWS (http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/booker_t__and_the_mgs/mclemore_avenue/)

TRACKLISTING

1. Medley: Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End/Here Comes the Sun
2. Something
3. Medley: Because/You Never Give Me Your Money
4. Medley: Sun King/Mean Mr. Mustard/Polythene Pam/She Came in Through The Bathroom Window, I Want You, She's So Heavy

DOWNLOAD (http://lix.in/-603365)

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rtownsend213

November 13th, 2009, 07:06 PM

I don't know much about Nina's work but I figure that someone might want this.

[CENTER]Nina Simone - Baltimore (1978)
Jazz|CD-Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Track-listing
01. Baltimore
02. Everything Must Change
03. The Family
04. My Father
05. Music For Lovers
06. Rich Girl
07. That's All I Want From You
08. Forget
09. Balm In Gilead
10. If You Pray Right

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Blaq

November 14th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Whitney Houston
Whitney
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. I Wanna Dance With Somebody
2. Just The Lonely Talking Again
3. Love Will Save The Day
4. Didn't We Almost Have It All
5. So Emotional
6. Where You Are
7. Love Is A Contact Sport
8. You're Still My Man
9. For The Love Of You
10. Where Do Broken Hearts Go
11. I Know Him So Well

WAV
536MB
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Review

Whitney Houston became an international star with this album. It sold more than ten million copies around the world, yielded a string of number one hit singles across the board like "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)," "Didn't We Almost Have It All," and "Love Will Save the Day," and established Houston as the era's top female star. She later went on to more than solidify that status, with other hit albums and a budding film career. While this is a far cry from soul, it's the ultimate in polished, super-produced urban contemporary material.

All Music Guide, Ron Wynn

Blaq

November 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM

This was when I liked her. After this she sold out to pop music and NOTHING could make me buy her bullshit again

I liked her first 3 albums and singles on a few others, but she was too pop in my opinion.

Off topic, but I remember reading a review on Angela Winbush's album "Angela Winbush" when it came out in the early 90's in People magazine. It got a great review and they made a comparison to Whitney, and her being more well-known, but Angela was just as great an artist.

Whitney was bigger as a crossover artist, but I prefer Angela. Whitney's talent in my opinion was wasted with the material that was given to her.

I like all kinds of music, including pop, but Whitney had too much talent to have fallen into that genre.

RunawayTrane

November 14th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Michael Franks - Barefoot On The Beach
VOCAL | FLAC | CUE | XLD LOG | 300DPI | 425MB | 62:33
Windham Hill 1999

Ripped on MAC using XLD

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Countless musical trends have steamrolled by since this wry singer songwriter with the cool and collected, wistful onionskin voice first graced the adult music world in the mid-'70s with The Art of Tea and its cryptic hit, "Popsicle Toes." Yet Franks has stood his ground, growing as an observational lyricist while his relaxed demeanor stays pretty much the same, and charmingly so.

While varying his backing instrumental tracks to fall somewhere between classic, subtle brassy Steely Dan ("The Fountain of Youth" features Yellowjacket saxman Bob Mintzer kicking it up with trumpeter Larry Lunetta) and colorful smooth jazz vibes (Bob James, Dave Samuels, and Chuck Loeb crackle behind the bemused frustration story "Double Talk"), the joy of his writing approach is found in his song structure. Franks just doesn't buy into the Top 40 school of "hook or forget it" songwriting. He's more interested in weaving quirky, even esoteric images over solid grooves. "You could jump a DC-8 and probably be here by eight" sets the tone for the frolic of the title track. Everything is fair game from references to Ingrid Bergman and Rhett Butler looks on "Heart Like an Open Book" to congratulating Ponce De Leon for the youthful drive of his lover on "The Fountain of Youth." He's quite the humorist, too, telling a cheating mate on "Double Talk" that "each time you lie your profile grows/it looks just like Pinocchio's." "Mr. Smooth" is a crisp commentary on a stuck-up man who thinks he's a god somehow. So that even when Franks is expressing displeasure, his heart is light. He covers all the aspects of love from the supreme joy of "Now Love Has No End" to "Why Spring Ain't here" but the minute he starts to boil over, he's back to the beach, having a blast. It's the kind of spring in your step music Franks fashioned his career out of. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Barefoot on The Beach
02. Heart Like An Open Book
03. Now Love Has No End
04. The Fountain Of Youth
05. When You Smiled At Me
06. Double Talk
07. Every Time She Whispers
08. Why Spring Ain't Here
09. A Walk In The Rain
10. Mr. Smooth
11. Like Moon Behind A Cloud

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Blaq

November 14th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Whitney Houston / Various Artists
The Bodyguard Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
2. I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston
3. I'm Every Woman - Whitney Houston
4. Run to You - Whitney Houston
5. Queen of the Night - Whitney Houston
6. Jesus Loves Me - Whitney Houston
7. Even If My Heart Would Break - Kenny G & Aaron Neville
8. Someday (I'm Coming Back) - Lisa Stansfield
9. It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day - The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M.
10. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? - Curtis Stigers
11. Theme from the Bodyguard
12. Trust in Me - Joe Cocker featuring Sass Jordan

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Few observers expected that Whitney Houston's first big-screen role in 1992's The Bodyguard would generate a phenomenon. Not that the film itself was a phenomenon — it was a healthy success, due not only to Houston, but to her co-star Kevin Costner's drawing power — but the soundtrack's success was astonishing. The Bodyguard followed Houston's cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" to the top of the charts, and once they got there, neither the single nor the album budged for weeks. "I Will Always Love You" spent a record-shattering 14 weeks in the top slot, while The Bodyguard spent 20 weeks at number one, eventually selling over 15 million copies and winning the Grammy award for Album of the Year. Like many phenomena of that magnitude, it's hard to see, in retrospect, what triggered such a massive public response. True, The Bodyguard isn't a typical soundtrack in that its first half plays like Houston's sequel to I'm Your Baby Tonight, but its second half is filled with the flotsam and jetsam typical for a big-budget soundtrack — an excerpt from Alan Silverstri's score, some flavorless but pleasant Kenny G instrumentals, dated pop and dance numbers, and a cover (Curtis Stigers' take on "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding," which is notable in some circles as the recording that made the song's author, Nick Lowe, a millionaire). Then again, nobody really paid attention to anything outside of the first six songs, all of which rank among Houston's best efforts, demonstrating progress from the somewhat stilted I'm Your Baby Tonight. It's not startling enough to justify the phenomenon, but "I Have Nothing," "Queen of the Night," "Run to You," and especially her cover of "I'm Every Woman" are all first-rate urban pop songs that skillfully capture Houston at her best. In a sense, the album is no different than any other album Houston recorded. It may seem odd that a soundtrack is Houston's biggest-selling album to date, but consider this — even her best records had five or six great songs surrounded by well-constructed filler; the same is true here, only the filler is recorded by other artists.

All Music Guide, Stephen Thomas Erlewine

rtownsend213

November 14th, 2009, 07:48 PM

[CENTER]Peaches & Herb - The Best Of Peaches & Herb (1996)
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Track-listing
1. Shake Your Groove Thing
2. Funtime
3. Lovey Dovey (Girl and Guy)
4. Reunited
5. Surrender
6. We've Got Love
7. Love Stealers
8. Roller Skatin' Mate
9. I Pledge My Love
10. Bluer Than Blue
11. All Your Love (Give It Here)
12. Freeway
13. Four's a Traffic Jam
14. One Child of Love
15. Shake Your Groove Thing [12" Version]

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zacki

November 14th, 2009, 10:23 PM

The B.B. & Q. Band (1981)

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01. On The Beat
02. Time For Love
03. Don't Say Goodbye
04. Starlette
05. Mistakes
06. Lovin's What We Should Do
07. I'll Cut You Loose

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RunawayTrane

November 15th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Aaron Neville - The Tatooed Heart
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TRACKLISTING

01. Can't Stop My Heart from Loving You (The Rain Song)
02. Show Some Emotion
03. Everyday of My Life
04. Down into Muddy Water
05. Some Days Are Made for Rain
06. Try (A Little Harder)
07. Beautiful Night
08. My Precious Star
09. Why Should I Fall in Love
10. Use Me
11. For the Good Times
12. In Your Eyes
13. Crying in the Chapel

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zacki

November 15th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Bobby Thurston - The Main Attraction (1981)

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01. Is Something Wrong With You
02. Main Attraction
03. Love Makes It Complete
04. Keep It Going
05. I Know You Feel Like I Feel
06. Very Last Drop
07. I Really Didn't Mean It
08. Life Is What You Make It

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RunawayTrane

November 15th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Didn't include the artwork, but have it ready if anyone wants.

Anita Baker - My Everything
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Anita Baker's My Everything is her first studio outing in a decade. Family life seems to have claimed most of that time, as the album's last cut, "Men in My Life," seems to indicate. Baker co-wrote seven of the album's nine songs (one is a reprise of the title track), authored the aforementioned tune, and assisted producer Barry J. Eastmond in the arrangements. The disc's first single, "You're My Everything," is indicative of the album's sound: finely wrought and executed urban adult soul. Most of the set falls into this category, too, with the exception of "Like You Used to Do," a duet with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds that walks a line between it and new-school groove. Another cut, the stellar "I Can't Sleep," offers Baker in full-on jazz mode, careening through a skittering and swinging arrangement with a full horn section pushing the groove; it showcases Baker's ability to croon, and she comes very close to Betty Carter's scat. Some may be frustrated that, after such a long time, Baker doesn't push the envelope more stylistically. This may be true in terms of the material itself, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Right down the line, Baker delivers on what she does best. But in one sense she has expanded her palette. On these cuts, most of the rhythm section's tracks were cut live from the floor, and on three, the vocals were as well. This gives the album a reedy immediacy that contrasts sharply with the rest of her studio catalog. This is a worthy return, qualitatively standing head and shoulders above most everything else in its class. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. You're My Everything
02. How Could You
03. In My Heart
04. Serious
05. How Does It Feel
06. Like You Used to Do
07. Close Your Eyes
08. You're My Everything Revisited
09. I Can't Sleep
10. Men in My Life

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Black Stars

November 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Wu Tang Clan
Can It Be All So Simple / Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' With
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[SIZE="4"][COLOR="White"]01. Can It Be All So Simple (Radio Edit)
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03. Can It Be All So Simple (Instrumental)
04. Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing Ta F' With (Radio Edit)
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dadirtydj

November 16th, 2009, 11:16 AM

Rose Royce – II: In Full Bloom (1977)

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As strong as any of the songs featured on 1976's Car Wash soundtrack, Rose Royce's 1977 outing,II: In Full Bloom, allowed them to fully shine in their own right and on their own terms. Although their early incarnation as Total Concept Unlimited had paired them with Motown labelmates the Temptations and given them clout in the label stable, it was the addition of powerhouse vocalist Gwen Dickey and continued pairing with ?ber-producer Norman Whitfield that brought the band into their own. Packed with tight funk jams and horn-heavy construction, tempered only occasionally by Dickey's sweet ballads, II: In Bloom is a disco-funk masterpiece -- a pure fusion of both genres that works better than it has a right to, courtesy of both the band's own confidence and Whitfield's artful magic. The wistful and absolutely sublime ballad "Wishing on a Star" opens the set and should have been a chart-heavy hitter. In fact, it reached only number 52 on the R&B charts, proving that the band's fans were truly in the mood to dance. Rose Royce wouldn't disappoint, as the nine-minute funk monster "Do Your Dance" was uncaged. Shaved to a four-minute highlights version, the song gave the band a Top Five R&B hit. The full album version, however, is a far superior workout, while the equally funky "You Can't Please Everybody" and eight-minute epic "It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'" keep the groove moving smoothly. Rose Royce may have shot to stardom with the Car Wash craze, but they are far better without the celluloid glitter covering up their own pure gold. ~ Amy Hanson, All Music Guide

~Track Listings~

1. Wishing on a Star
2. You Can't Please Everybody
3. Ooh Boy
4. Do Your Dance
5. You're My World Girl
6. Love
7. More Love
8. Funk Factory
9. It Makes You Feel Like Dancin'

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zacki

November 16th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Cashmere - Let The Music Turn You On (1983)

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01. Let The Music Turn You On
02. Light Of Love
03. Tracks Of My Tears
04. Do It Anyway You Wann
05. Try Your Lovin'
06. Inner Feelings
07. Contemplation

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Alex_bog_13

November 16th, 2009, 01:52 PM

2 RunawayTrane: Thank you for kind response!

THE BUSBOYS - AMERICAN WORKES
Arista Records, 1982
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The BusBoys

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The BusBoys are a musical group known for playing rock & roll with a bar band, boogie woogie flavor.
Formed in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, the original lineup featured brothers Brian O'Neal (keyboards, vocals) and Kevin O'Neal (bass, vocals), Gus Louderman (vocals), Mike Jones (keyboards, vocals), Victor Johnson (guitar), and Steve Felix (drums). All of the original band's members were African-American except Felix, who is of Hispanic heritage.
The group is best known for their appearance in the 1982 film 48 Hrs., in which they performed their songs "New Shoes" and "The Boys Are Back In Town" the latter song also heard during the closing credits. The band opened for the film's costar, comedian Eddie Murphy, during his subsequent "Delirious" standup comedy tour, including an hour-long special that aired on HBO. On January 29, 1983, the Busboys were also musical guests on an episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by Murphy.
A follow-up song, "Cleanin' Up the Town", was a minor hit for the group, reaching #68 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States. The tune was also featured on the soundtrack to the 1984 film Ghostbusters. The album was nominated for a Grammy award.
Their first two albums on Arista Records, Minimum Wage Rock & Roll and American Worker, both reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
In 1985 they released a third album entitled Money Don't Make No Man with a more synth-funk feel to it than anything else. The band replaced Louderman and Jones with keyboardists Andy Kapner and Bill Steinway. Greg French also replaced Kevin O'Neal on bass, although both O' Neal and Louderman are credited as additional musicians. The Bus Boys toured extensively with this line up, appearing with prominent acts such as Linda Ronstadt, Brian Setzer and The Stray Cats, and ZZ Top. Their many TV appearances included American Bandstand, Soul Train and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
Leon has been a member of Sha Na Na for over 15 years and Johnson is currently the lead guitarist for Sammy Hagar.
In 2000 they released their fourth album, (Boys Are) Back in Town, which featured rerecorded versions of their two popular songs from 48 Hrs. With Gus Louderman (vocals), returning to the band's line-up along with two new members Kenny Tomlin (bass) and Jorge Evans (guitar).
© 2009, Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Busboys), the free encyclopedia

CREDITS:
Piano - Brian O'Neal
Bass - Kevin O'Neal
Guitar - Victor Johnson
Drums - Steve Felix
Vocals - Gus Loundermon
Synthesizers - Michael Jones
Producer - Pete Solley

TRACKLISTING:
1. American Workers (4:05)
2. New Shoes (3:29)
3. Last Forever (3:16)
4. Opportunity (3:15)
5. Heart And Soul (3:51)
6. I Get Lost (4:35)
7. Soul Surfing USA (3:36)
8. Yellow Lights (2:49)
9. Falling In Love (3:43)
10. I Believe (4:56)

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MaccaM

November 16th, 2009, 04:51 PM

THE BUSBOYS - AMERICAN WORKES

Excellent post Alex. If you have anymore Busboys, please post it.

MaccaM

Kosta

November 16th, 2009, 09:31 PM

LAMONT DOZIER - Black Bach (1974, ABC)
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01 Shine
02 Put Out My Fire
03 Let Me Start Tonight
04 All Cried Out
05 Intermission
06 Prelude
07 Rose
08 Thank You For The Dream
09 I Wanna Be With You
10 Blue Sky And Silver Bird

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ERIC TAGG - Rendez-vous (1977, EMI-VividSound)
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01 Got To Be Lovin' You
02 Rendez–Vous
03 Lover With Stature
04 Fancy Meeting You
05 Marja's Tune
06 Babies
07 Mutual Feeling
08 Soul Touch
09 Life Goes On (Without Me)
10 Living Off The Love (CD–Bonus Track)
11 The Love I Gave (CD–Bonus Track)
12 Who Are You? (CD–Bonus Track)
13 Will They Be Listening (CD–Bonus Track)

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PAGES - Pages (1978, Epic)
produced by Bobby Colomby (Blood, Sweat & Tears drummer)..
helping the band also Philip Bailey, Victor Feldman, Dave Grusin, Randy Brecker, Lani Groves....
this is one of my top 10 albums ever...
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01 - Clearly Kim
02 - This Is For The Girl
03 - Let It Go
04 - Listen for the Love
05 - Love Dance
06 - If I Saw You Again
07 - Interlude + It's All Right
08 - Room At The Top
09 - I Get It From You

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BILL SUMMERS - Feel the Heat (1977, Prestige)
CD rip
the signature he made when i saw him performing with Hancock & Headhunters in 1998 , London

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01 - Just a Matter of Time
02 - Come into My Life
03 - People Know
04 - No One Can Love You More
05 - Brazilian Skies
06 - Check It Out
07 - Que Sabroso
08 - Drum Suite

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WELDON IRVINE - Sinbad (1976, RCA)
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01 - Sinbad
02 - Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing
03 - What's Goin' On?
04 - I Love You
05 - Do Something For Yourself
06 - Music Is The Key
07 - Here's Where I Came In
08 - Gospel Feeling

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zacki

November 17th, 2009, 12:57 AM

Sister Sledge - Together (1977)

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01. Blockbuster Boy
02. Do The Funky Do
03. I Was Made To Love Her (Him)
04. Hold On To This Feeling
05. As
06. Sneaking Sally Through The Alley
07. Funky Family
08. Baby, It's The Rain
09. Can't Mess Around With Love
10. My Favorite Song
11. Hands Full Of Nothing
12. Moondancer

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dadirtydj

November 17th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Grover Washington, Jr. – Live At The Bijou (1978)
[Direct CD Rip]

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Amazon.com
Following the example of soulful peers such as Curtis Mayfield and Les McCann, Grover Washington Jr. used Live at the Bijou's concert setting to elaborate upon the grooves that fuel his repertoire and to showcase the talent of his supporting cast. The three-piece rhythm section is in particularly fine fettle, mostly eschewing the fluidity of jazz in favor of sassy, rollicking funk that climaxes near the end of the disc with "Sausalito" (featuring percussionist Leonard Gibbs) and "Funkfoot." Flautist Leslie Burrs grabs center stage with a long, Washington-esque solo on "Days in Our Lives," and keyboardist James Simmons and violinist John Blake also have their signature moments. But the spotlight inevitably returns to Washington. Performing at the age of 34 at a neighborhood club in his native Philadelphia, the saxophonist is in prime form, tearing through "Mr. Magic" on tenor and prancing over "You Make Me Dance" with a fleet-fingered soprano solo. All told, Live at the Bijou ranks just behind Inner City Blues, Mister Magic, and Winelight as an essential part of his voluminous catalog. --Britt Robson

~Track Listings~

1. On The Cusp 6:31
2. You Make Me Dance 5:54
3. Lock It In The Pocket 7:03
4. Days In Our Lives / Mr. Magic 20:25
5. Summer Song 7:35
6. Juffure 9:35
7. Sausalito 10:07
8. Funkfoot 8:46

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whodshecoo

November 17th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Leon Ware - Inside Is Love
Expansion 1978

VINYL | Cover | FLAC | 220 MB

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1. What's Your Name (4:10)
2. Inside Your Love (4:31)
3. Love Is A Simple Thing (3:01)
4. Smell Cafe (3:40)
5. Club Sashay (3:25)
6. Try It Out (3:56)
7. Love Will Run Away (4:34)
8. On The Island (4:29)
9. Hungry (3:46)

AMG Review:
Writer and producer Leon Ware has been responsible for some of R&B and pop's most lush and romantic tracks. Ware produced Marvin Gaye's 1976 classic I Want You. He also co-wrote songs like Michael Jackson's "I Wanna Be Where You Are," Marlena Shaw's "Sweet Beginnings," and the Main Ingredient's "Rollin' Down a Mountainside" to name a few. This album is the follow-up to his 1976 Gordy release Musical Massage and was released shortly after he was behind the controls for nine of the ten tracks of Melissa Manchester's Don't Cry Loud. Inside Is Love has the intelligent and melody rich work fans expect from Leon Ware. Produced by Ware and Ron Roker, this has arrangements from David Blumberg, Gene Page, and Sonny Burke. Although he's not the world's strongest vocalist, his methodical, light tenor gives these songs a personal stamp. The first track, "What's Your Name" has Ware playing his naïve lothario act to the hilt. The magnificent "Love Is a Simple Thing," co-written by Chicago member Robert Lamm, possesses a chorus that is both poignant and uplifting. Throughout Inside Is Love, Ware has some of his best lyrics and a batch of players to pull it off. The fanciful "Club Sashay," co-written by Manchester, has a gentle rhythm that's a perfect match for the phonetically pleasing words. The last track, "Hungry" has Ware mixing his classic style with the disco-fied chorus. Despite a couple of tracks that miss the mark, Inside Is Love is an absolute necessity for fans of emotional and brainy R&B/pop.

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Kosta

November 17th, 2009, 10:41 AM

HARVEY MASON - Marching In The Street (1975, Arista)
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1. Marching in the Street
2. Modadji
3. Hop Scotch
4. Wild Rice
5. Ballad for Heather
6. Fair Thee Well
7. Building Love

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rtownsend213

November 17th, 2009, 10:44 AM

[CENTER]Sister Sledge - All American Girls (1981)
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Track-listing
1 All American Girls 04:43
2 He's Just A Runaway 03:56
3 If You Really Want Me 04:37
4 Next Time You'll Know 04:01
5 Happy Feeling 03:38
6 Ooh, You Caught My Heart 04:25
7 Make A Move 03:47
8 Don't You Let Me Loose It 02:53
9 Music Makes Me Feel Good 04:25
10 I Don't Want To Say Goodbye 03:39

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Kosta

November 17th, 2009, 12:27 PM

FRANNIE GOLDE - Frannie Golde (1976, Atlantic)
Blue-eyed soul with some good sweet ballads.
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01 - Love Is
02 - I'm Hypnotized
03 - Do You Want to Be a Dreamer
04 - Time Has a Way (and it's getting better)
05 - All You Need Is Love
06 - Just For Tonight
07 - Stop (and look around)
08 - Save Me (i'm falling in love again)
09 - I'm Going to Make It (without you)
10 - As Long As There's Music

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Kosta

November 17th, 2009, 01:36 PM

BILLY JOEL - The Stranger (1977, CBS)
it is in my opinion, his best and his most sophisticated lp...
and one of my most played at the time it came out..
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1. Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)
2. The Stranger
3. Just The Way You Are
4. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
5. Vienna
6. Only The Good Die Young
7. She's Always A Woman
8. Get It Right The First Time
9. Everybody Has A Dream

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ebene

November 17th, 2009, 07:00 PM

great post!

Blaq

November 17th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Aretha Franklin
Sparkle
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Tracklist

1. Sparkle
2. Something He Can Feel
3. Hooked On Your Love
4. Look Into Your Heart
5. I Get High
6. Jump
7. Loving You Baby
8. Rock With Me

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Review

A classic 70s soul soundtrack -- and a dream of a combination! Curtis Mayfield wrote the soundtrack and produced the album -- and the result is a killer batch of 70s soul tracks that matches Aretha's strong vocals with the hip Curtom sound of Chicago! Aretha was still doing pretty well at this point, but the album really gave her a push -- and the super-hip setting let her record some of her best work of the 70s. If you own only one Aretha Franklin album from the 70s, it should probably be this one -- as the mixture of soul, funk, and soundtrack grooves is great, and a refreshing change from some of the cliches that could show up on other records. Features the sublime "Something He Can Feel", plus "Loving You Baby", "Look Into Your Heart", "Sparkle", and Jump".

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RunawayTrane

November 17th, 2009, 10:55 PM

Kosta enters with a BANG!!
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RunawayTrane

November 17th, 2009, 10:55 PM

The Best Of Bill Withers: Lean On Me
SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 496MB | 73:46
Columbia/Legacy 2000

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Collectors note: This is not the same as the very similarly titled Lean on Me: The Best of Bill Withers, a 1994 best-of that also came out on Sony (catalog #5294). Each disc has 18 tracks and includes his biggest and best hits, yet only 13 of the songs are found on both CDs, and the 2000 compilation has a new set of liner notes by David Ritz. This is still too light on his earliest Sussex material, which is his best work and is represented by just seven of the tunes. It's also messily sequenced, with six less impressive and poppier mid-1970s Columbia outings leading off the program before you get to the early '70s goodies, including "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on Me," and "Use Me." Still, this would have to get the nod over the 1994 best-of just for the inclusion of one of those Sussex tunes alone, the uplifting and earthily bluesy 1971 cut "Harlem." ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

01. Lovely Day
02. I Want to Spend the Night
03. Let Me Be the One You Need
04. Hello Like Before
05. Tender Things
06. I Wish You Well
07. Ain't No Sunshine
08. Grandma's Hands
09. The Same Love That Made Me Laugh
10. Lean on Me
11. Harlem
12. Use Me
13. Who Is He (And What Is He to You?)
14. You Just Can't Smile It Away
15. Just the Two of Us
16. Steppin' Right Along
17. You Try and Find Love
18. My Imagination

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Blaq

November 18th, 2009, 02:05 AM

Bee Gees
Children Of The World
Direct Rip / WAV / Log / Cue

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Tracklist

1. You Should Be Dancing
2. You Stepped Into My Life
3. Love So Right
4. Lovers
5. Can't Keep A Good Man Down
6. Boogie Child
7. Love Me
8. Subway
9. The Way It Was
10. Children Of The World

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Review

The Bee Gees' second R&B album, Children of the World, had the advantage of being written and recorded while the group was riding a string of Top Ten singles and the biggest wave of public adulation in their history off of the Main Course album. The group felt emboldened, but was also hamstrung by the absence of producer Arif Mardin, whose services were no longer available to them now that RSO Records had severed its ties to Atlantic Records. So they produced it themselves, all six bandmembers doing their best to emulate what Mardin would have had them do, with assistance from Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. The result still sounds a lot like Mardin's production from the previous album, and the group was in very good form — stretching out not only on disco numbers like "You Should Be Dancing," but also delivering beautiful soul ballads such as "You Stepped Into My Life" and "Love So Right" on side one, while side two featured a last look back at the older, more romantic Bee Gees sound. The album was also somewhat experimental in its way, making more use of synthesizers in a pop music setting than had ever been heard on a mainstream, commercial long-player before; not all of it works, because the technology wasn't quite perfected yet, but "Boogie Child," "Love Me," and "The Way It Was," as well as the title track were quite daring on a production level in their time, for a group shooting for millions of sales. Overall, the album isn't quite as beguiling as Main Course, which was a liberating experiment from start to finish. Children of the World is beautifully sung, but the group's sound changed here as well, Barry Gibb's falsetto now dominating the vocals, with Robin and Maurice Gibb moved out of center stage. But it's still one of the most enjoyably lighthearted albums in the group's history, and the dance numbers provided a fore-taste of their work on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.

All Music Giuide, Bruce Eder

Biography by Bruce Eder

No popular music act of the '60s, '70s, '80s, or '90s attracted a more varied audience than the Bee Gees. Beginning in the mid- to late '60s as a Beatlesque ensemble, they quickly developed as songwriters and singers to create a style of their own that carried them from psychedelia to progressive pop. Then, after hitting a popular trough, they reinvented themselves as perhaps the most successful white soul act of all time. What remained a constant throughout their history is their extraordinary singing, rooted in three voices that were appealing individually and melded together perfectly.

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Kosta

November 18th, 2009, 04:35 AM

this BEE GEES is one of my most BELOVED album ever!!!
i never get tired to listen to it!!!
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MARGIE JOSEPH - Feeling My Way (1978, Atco)
produced by Johnny Bristol
Vinyl rip:
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01 - I Feel His Love Getting Stronger
02 - Come on Back to Me Lover
03 - You Turned Me On to Love
04 - I Love Talking 'bout You Baby
05 - He Came into My Life
06 - Picture of a Clown
07 - How Will I Know
08 - Love Takes Tears
09 - All Goodbyes Aren't Gone
10 - Discover Me

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whodshecoo

November 18th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Commodores - Live!
Motown 1977

CD | EAC | LOG | FLAC | Cover | 472 MB

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1. Won't You Come Dance With Me (3:43)
2. Slippery When Wet (3:03)
3. Come Inside (3:25)
4. Just Be Close To You (7:15)
5. Funny Feelings (5:11)
6. Fancy Dancer (4:59)
7. Sweet Love (8:48)
8. Zoom (10:08)
9. Easy (7:19)
10. I Feel Sanctified (2:56)
11. Brick House (10:24)
12. Too Hot Ta Trot (Studio Version) (5:39)

AMG Review:
Hot on the heels of their 1977 self-titled LP -- which included studio versions of the classics "Brick House" and "Easy" -- Commodores Live! was issued as a seasonal offering the same year. The band wisely included extended readings of not only its most recent hits, but also a healthy sampling from its previous four studio albums, as well as the track "Too Hot ta Trot," which had been featured in the motion picture Thank God It's Friday. The six-man original Commodores were a powerful and self-contained unit that could effortlessly alternate between turning over mean and serious funk jams or a slow, sexy power ballad. Heralded as the Black Beatles, the Commodores were able to fuse a more traditional pop music headlong into the funk stylings of their contemporaries: Parliament, the Ohio Players, and Earth, Wind & Fire. However, instead of being propelled by seemingly endless -- and often aimless -- jams, William King (trumpet), Thomas McClary (guitar), Ronald LaPread (bass), Walter "Clyde" Orange (drums), Lionel Richie (alto saxophone), and Milan Williams (keyboards) were able to tighten up their arrangements and make them more potent in the process. From right out of the gate, the opening trio of "Won't You Come Dance With Me," "Slippery When Wet," and "Come Inside" pounce and bounce around with undeniably hardcore funk grooves -- replete with distorted and screaming electric lead guitar lines, emphatic accents from the horns, and an authoritative rhythm section that James Brown would have been proud of. The mellower side of the band is equally represented by several key Lionel Richie ballads. "Just to Be Close to You" shimmers and is notable for Richie's extended vocal interlude. "Easy" -- an audible audience favorite -- swings with an urgency and passion conspicuously lacking in the more familiar studio version. Milan Williams' tasty keyboards are also a highlight as they lightly soar above the rest of the band. Without a doubt it is the ten-plus-minute version of "Brick House" that allows the band to reach a funkified critical mass. Ronald LaPread's rubbery basslines adhere themselves around "Clyde" Orange's Latin-tinged percussion inflections. The searing Richie and William King sound more akin to a full-fledged horn section than the hard-workin' duo behind their wall of solid brass. Commodores Live! is overall one of the finest R&B concert albums of the '70s -- of which there are far too few.

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MUSICMACHINE

November 18th, 2009, 05:52 AM

Sylvester - Do Ya Wanna Funk (1982/83) CD in FLAC

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For all you 'Lossless' boys here's Sylvester's 1982 LP 'Do Ya Wanna Funk' ripped from CD in FLAC.

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rtownsend213

November 18th, 2009, 11:16 AM

[CENTER]Millie Jackson - 21 of the Best (1971-1983)
Web Rip|Flac|Log|Cue

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Track-listing
1. Child of God (It's Hard to Believe)
2. Ask Me What You Want
3. My Man, a Sweet Man [Mono Version]
4. Breakaway
5. It Hurts So Good
6. How Do You Feel the Morning After
7. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right
8. Loving Arms
9. Bad Risk
10. You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)
11. If You're Not Back in Love by Monday
12. All the Way Lover
13. Go Out and Get Some (Get It Out 'Cha System)
14. Keep the Home Fire Burnin'
15. Never Change Lovers in the Middle of the Night
16. Kiss You All Over
17. This Is It, Pt. 2
18. It's Gonna Take Some Time This Time
19. Do You Wanna Make Love - Isaac Hayes, Millie Jackson
20. Blues Don't Get Tired of Me
21. I Feel Like Walkin' in the Rain :39

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RunawayTrane

November 18th, 2009, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Mr.Disco.
Anyone have artwork for this??

Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World
R&B | FLAC | CUE | LOG | NET COVER | 305MB | 45:40
T-Neck 1976

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The Isley Brothers came with love, funk and the too seldom mentioned socially consicous songs; this album is titled after one of those social gems. However, "Who Loves You Better," with its disco flair, was the album's first release. Ronald Isley's aggressive delivery blends nicely with Ernie Isley's tantalizing guitar solos. It was a top three single on the Billboard R&B charts. The title track is a tour de force. Preceded by a mellow intro in which Ronald Isley's earnest plea rings with urgency, the timeless lyric and festive rhythm make "Harvest for the World" a welcomed anthem for all the people of the world. It cracked the Billboard R&B top ten at number nine. Ronald Isley changes his tone on some of these compositions by adding a roughness to his still smooth tenor, like on the relentless jams "People of Today" and "You Wanna Stay Down." Then there are those priceless ballads like "Let Me Know" and "Let Me Down Easy"; Ronald Isley sweetly caresses the lyric with compassion and agility. Neither of these two selections were releases but remain staples on R&B radio. ~ Craig Lytle, All Music Guide

TRACKLISTING

1. Harvest For The World (Prelude)
2. Harvest For The World
3. People Of Today
4. Who Loves You Better
5. (At Your Best) You Are Love
6. Let Me Down Easy
7. So You Wanna Stay Down
8. You Still Feel The Need
9. Summer Breeze (Live)

All babies together, everyone a seed
Half of us are satisfied, half of us in need
Love's bountiful in us, tarnished by our greed
When will there be a harvest for the world

A nation planted, so concerned with gain
As the seasons come and go, greater grows the pain
And far too many feelin' the strain
When will there be a harvest for the world

Gather every man, gather every woman
Celebrate your lives, give thanks for your children
Gather everyone, gather all together
Overlooking none, hopin' life gets better for the world

Dress me up for battle, when all I want is peace
Those of us who pay the price, come home with the least
Nation after nation, turning into beast
When will there be a harvest for the world

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zacki

November 18th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by Mr.Disco.
Anyone have artwork for this??

Here are front, back & cd scan:
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Kosta

November 18th, 2009, 08:20 PM

TOWER OF POWER - In The Slot (1975, WB)
CD rip

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01 Just Enough And Too Much 3:25
02 Treat Me Like Your Man 3:08
03 If I Play My Cards Right 3:12
04 As Surely As I Stand Here 5:15
05 Fanfare: Matanuska 0:16
06 On The Serious Side 2:51
07 Ebony Jam 6:44
08 You're So Wonderful, So Marvelous 3:51
09 Vuela Por Noche 1:34
10 Essence Of Innocence 0:36
11 The Soul Of A Child 4:58
12 Drop It In The Slot 3:13

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RunawayTrane

November 19th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Terri Lyne Carrington - Real Life Story
JAZZ | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | TIFF | 341MB | 48:55
Verve Forecast 1989

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For Terri Lyne Carrington's debut as a leader, Real Life Story, features many of the jazz world's finest artists, including Wayne Shorter, Hiram Bullock, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves, and Greg Osby. The young prodigal drummer, who joined the New York City scene in the mid 1980's, rapidly became known as both an adept performer and a respectable songwriter.

On Real Life Story Carrington also contributes vocally to her original compositions. She also beautifully intigrates a host of players into her unique blend of soulful funk, classic swing, and modern percussion with help from the likes of jazz vets Patrice Rushen, Don Alias and Keith Jones.

PERSONNEL
Terri Lyne Carrington - Drums
Patrice Rushen - Piano [Tracks 1-7, 9, 10]
Don Alias - Percussion [Tracks 1-4, 6-7, 9, 10]
Keith Jones - Bass [Tracks 1-4, 6-7, 9, 10]
Hiram Bullock - Guitar [Tracks 1-2, 7, 9]
Grover Washington Jr. - Saxophone (Tenor) [Track 1]
Diane Reeves - Vocals (Background) [Tracks 2, 6, 7]
Greg Osby - Saxophone (Soprano) [Tracks 2, 7-9]
John Scofield - Guitar [Tracks 3-4, 8, 10]
Wayne Shorter - Saxophone (Tenor) [Track 4]
Carlos Santana - Guitar [Track 6]

TRACKLISTING
1. Message True
2. More Than Woman
3. Blackbird
4. SHH
5. Obstacle Illusion
6. Human Revolution
7. Real Life Story
8. Skeptic Alert
9. Pleasant Dreams

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Alex_bog_13

November 19th, 2009, 02:32 PM

ANITA WARD - RING MY BELL: DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
SOUL/DISCO | Direct Rip | APE | 458MB

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Well, if Anita Ward only made one good record, that would be enough. Fortunately, she did -- the disco classic "Ring My Bell", one of those tracks that still never quits after all these years, served up here in a nice 8 minute version that means you don't even have to worry about looking for the 12" single! Other tracks include "Sweet Splendor", "You Lied", "Make Believe Lovers", and "I Won't Stop Loving You".
© 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

TRACKLISTING:
1. Ring My Bell (8:10) :207:
2. Don't Drop My Love (4:02)
3. Cover Me (4:40)
4. Make Believe Lovers (7:04)
5. Can't Nobody Love Me Like You Do (7:02)
6. Forever Green (4:25)
7. Someday We'll Be Together (3:47)
8. Caught Between A Good Thing & Good-Bye (3:53)
9. If I Could Feel That Old Feeling Again (4:15)
10. I Won't Stop Loving You (4:30)
11. Sweet Splendor (3:51)
12. You Lied (5:00)
13. I Go Crazy (4:04)
14. Spoiled By Your Love (3:48)
15. There's No Doubt About It (3:53)
16. Forever Love You More (3:45)

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Enjoy!
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