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Flaming Pie

Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie (1997)

[Classic Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 3 Stars

By his own admission Paul McCartney was left feeling nostalgic when he began working on Flaming Pie, coming off nearly 2 years of working on Beatles focused music for the Anthology project. In particular he noted that The Beatles were always fast and loose when putting albums together, and never spent too much time overthinking things. He used that approach here, and the results are immediately noticeable. As one of the greatest song writers of popular music history McCartney has still managed a large number of stinkers sitting alongside his zingers, but for the first time in a long time fans agreed that Flaming Pie somehow managed a level of consistency throughout - and it was quickly elevated to the status of one of his best ever albums very soon after release. The production is modern and crisp, and after quarter of a century still holds its vitality, but more importantly - it's the songs that matter. 'The Song We Were Singing' starts the album on a slow note, but before long the big chorus kicks in, and it's the song we were all then singing. 'The World Tonight' and 'If You Wanna' have some great rock punch, reminding us that McCartney was once in the rock 'n' roll game. 'Young Boy' is the single only a member of The Fab Four could write, but we are also reminded of just how great McCartney always was at the gentler moments on tracks like 'Calico Skies'. Jeff Lynne of ELO is on board here to give the album a lift, but we also see old friends like Ringo Starr and Steve Miller helping out, and Paul's son James even plucks a guitar string or two. and just to really bring back that nostalgia - the fifth Beatle himself, George Martin, even scores some orchestra. All in all, the albums strength isn't what it is - but what it isn't. It doesn't try too hard to be anything in particular, giving it a wonderfully organic and natural feeling. But what is a Flaming Pie? Only John Lennon could tell you that.

mindkiller8


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10% Weird

The Meanies - 10% Weird (1994)

[Alternative Rock]

Australia

Rating - 4 Stars

Press play, immerse yourself for 29 minutes, and at the end you will be asking the number of the train that just hit you! Forming in the late 80's, they cut their chops in those early years on numerous Big Day Out appearances and even clinching a support gig for Nirvana. Their 'commercial success', if you can call it that, getting airtime on Triple J, resulted in a leap in their audience base and the release of 10% Weird in 1994 and hit the mark perfectly for where they were on their musical journey at the time. Some raw Alt/Punk Rock with in your face 2 or 3 minute songs. They shared the limelight with the likes of Tumbleweed, early Spiderbait and Magic Dirt to some extent - however these guys were always the ones causing trouble at the back of class while those bands were shining. I certainly don't have a problem with that. Uniquely, the band don't take themselves too seriously on this release. Apart from '10% Weird', there are catchy tracks like 'Conan', 'Smack Bottom', and 'Corpse In Love'. Essentially a very catchy record to sing along to after a few listens if you like this type of music. What was the number of that train again?


Core Discographies: New Additions

These are new releases available in the Core Discographies this week.

Remember, Core Discographies accepts Requests. Click HERE to request your favourite album to be included.

Click on any links below to see release details.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Beatles
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 12 additional tracks, and it is notable for including an AI assisted stereo mix of 'Love Me Do'. It was issued alongside a deluxe version of the '1967-1970' compilation.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Beatles
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 9 additional tracks, and it is notable for including the final Beatles song 'Now And Then'.

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. They are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide. They are the most successful act in the history of the U.S. Billboard charts, holding the record for most number-one albums on the U.K. Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the U.K. (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was individually inducted between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

These are new releases coming to Core Discographies soon.

All new releases are available.

Digital Library: Tagged Releases

These are new releases completed in the Digital Library this week.

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

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United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Now And Then [HD Version]

The Beatles
Now And Then [HD Version]

[Single]
3 November 2023
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

The Beatles
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 12 additional tracks, and it is notable for including an AI assisted stereo mix of 'Love Me Do'. It was issued alongside a deluxe version of the '1967-1970' compilation.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

The Beatles
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 9 additional tracks, and it is notable for including the final Beatles song 'Now And Then'.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Beatles
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 12 additional tracks, and it is notable for including an AI assisted stereo mix of 'Love Me Do'. It was issued alongside a deluxe version of the '1967-1970' compilation.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Beatles
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 9 additional tracks, and it is notable for including the final Beatles song 'Now And Then'.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 08, The Lost Album Sixth (Bonus Tracks)

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 08, The Lost Album Sixth (Bonus Tracks)

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? December 2022
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 07, The Lost Album Sixth

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 07, The Lost Album Sixth

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? December 2021
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 04, The Last Lost Album (Bonus Box)

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 04, The Last Lost Album (Bonus Box)

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? January 2020
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 05, The Lost Album Vol. V

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 05, The Lost Album Vol. V

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? August 2020
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 06, Grow Old With Us

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 06, Grow Old With Us

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? August 2020
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Lost Album Series 03, The Lost Album (Two And A Half)

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 03, The Lost Album (Two And A Half)

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? March 2019
Classic Rock


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
09.09.09 Sampler

The Beatles
09.09.09 Sampler

[Album; Compilation; Promotional]
9 September 2009
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

Digital Library: New Additions

These are new releases added in the Digital Library this week. These will be tagged at a future date.

Digital Library Links: Digital Library

Click on any links below to see release details.


The Beatles
Now And Then [HD Version]

[Single]
3 November 2023
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 12 additional tracks, and it is notable for including an AI assisted stereo mix of 'Love Me Do'. It was issued alongside a deluxe version of the '1967-1970' compilation.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 9 additional tracks, and it is notable for including the final Beatles song 'Now And Then'.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1962-1966 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 12 additional tracks, and it is notable for including an AI assisted stereo mix of 'Love Me Do'. It was issued alongside a deluxe version of the '1967-1970' compilation.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
10 November 2023
Classic Rock

'1967-1970 [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is compilation album by The Beatles. It is an expanded and remixed reissue of the 1973 compilation. It includes 9 additional tracks, and it is notable for including the final Beatles song 'Now And Then'.

Performer(s):

John Lennon John Lennon - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Paul McCartney Paul McCartney - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]

The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 08, The Lost Album Sixth (Bonus Tracks)

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? December 2022
Classic Rock


The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 07, The Lost Album Sixth

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? December 2021
Classic Rock


The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 05, The Lost Album Vol. V

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? August 2020
Classic Rock


The Beatles
The Lost Album Series 06, Grow Old With Us

[Album; Unauthorised]
?? August 2020
Classic Rock


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