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The Cure Logo

Songs Of A Lost World

The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World (2024)

[Alternative Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 5 Stars

16 years is a long time between albums, and although The Cure was still reasonably active in touring, fans had likely assumed they had heard the last of new music from the band long ago. From the moment lead single 'Alone' opens the album there is a distinctness about it, a sound that could only ever be from the mind of frontman Robert Smith. The song opens the album beautifully, placing the music in a melancholy mood - but it isn't all about the dark, with shades of light breaking through the clouds on occasion, allowing the listener to take an untainted breath. By track 2, the sublime 'And Nothing Is Forever', it is obvious this is not an album of up-tempo songs, instead keeping to a walking (and sometimes crawling) pace. By 'Warsong' the true feeling of burden the album leaves on the listener really become apparent, unfurling like a heavy blanket placed upon your body. Songs like 'I Can Never Say Goodbye' have moments of the vintage The Cure charm that made them so popular in the 80s, but 'All I Ever Am' drags you back to now - not this time, but to this very moment - the urgency of Robert's voice being immediately apparent. 'Endsong', with its themes of loss closes the album precisely as expected, but perfectly just the same. To come back after a such a long break with an piece of music that is not just excellent, but an absolutely essential part of the band's large discography is quite the feat. The album leaves the listener feeling like the have witnessed a series of contradictions - of finality at the same time as a new beginning, of the denseness of pure darkness whilst offering the clarity of light, and most importantly the weight of great burden at the same time as a feeling of weightlessness. Very few bands will ever have an album quite this wonderful.

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My Dying Bride Logo

A Line Of Deathless Kings

My Dying Bride - A Line Of Deathless Kings (2006)

[Doom Metal]

United Kingdom

Rating - 4 Stars

The mid 2000's seemed to be a period in time where I found 'new' favourite bands that had been around for a long time. Satyricon, Immortal, Candlemass, Darkthrone etc I discovered within years of each other. MDB was another. Now I need to make a point first up. While listening to this record at the time I did, I wasn't in a very good place. Listening to this every morning before you started the day didn't serve me well. It's taken a long time for me to take another listen with a different view. The judgement of this release doesn't really change. Not having listened to any of their earlier work I was a taken by Stanthorpe's voice when singing through those drowning, sad, depressive songs (for the most part). The guitars though the entire album are cutting for the most part and are incredibly addictive. Track 2 'L'Amour Detruit' is the first example of what the listener is in for. With most songs clocking in at over 6 minutes long you don't leave the locker of any song in any real quick time. As intense as it is, you are commanded to submit yourself to the song itself. The spoken work toward the end of 'Loves Intolerable Pain' raises a number of dark questions that some may relate to. 'Deeper Down' is the killer for me. The lyrics are very easy to learn and although an up-tempo song initially, it drags you into a depressive state (for me at least) when you absorb the dark lyrics of the song and understand the metaphor strewn through the song. In any case, if you can unbolt yourselves from the journey the album can take you on, you will find a death/doom masterpiece full of sounds and vocals that work at the very nerves of your body.


Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Dethroned & Uncrowned

Katatonia
Dethroned & Uncrowned

[Album]
13 September 2013
Doom Metal

'Dethroned & Uncrowned' is the tenth studio album by Katatonia. It is an acoustic reworking of the band's previous album Dead End Kings (2012).

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Wall (Immersion)

Pink Floyd
The Wall (Immersion)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
27 February 2012
Classic Rock

'The Wall (Immersion)' is an album reissue by Pink Floyd. It was released as part of the 'Experience Pink Floyd' collection, and featured the original album remastered, the complete album live and a range of demos from the album's creation.

Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experiments, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time. They have sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Performer(s):

Roger Waters Roger Waters - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
David Gilmour David Gilmour - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Richard Wright Richard Wright - Keyboard [Member]
Nick Mason Nick Mason - Drums [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Path Of Totality

Korn
The Path Of Totality

[Album]
2 December 2011
Nu Metal

'The Path Of Totality' is the tenth studio album by Korn. The album was produced by various electronic music producers such as Skrillex, Noisia, Excision and various other independent producers.

Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are certified double platinum; one is certified triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified Gold.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Signature Box

John Lennon
Signature Box

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
4 October 2010
Classic Rock

'Signature Box' is a boxed set of remastered albums by John Lennon. The box features all his original studio albums remastered, done by the same team of engineers at Abbey Road Studios who worked on the 2009 remasters by The Beatles, in London and Avatar Studios, New York. The set also includes non-album singles and a small collection of demos.

John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His work included music, writing, drawings and film. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.

Performer(s):

Nicky Hopkins Nicky Hopkins - Keyboard [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
III, Remember Who You Are

Korn
III, Remember Who You Are

[Album]
13 July 2010
Nu Metal

'Korn III, Remember Who You Are' is the ninth studio album by Korn. It is the band's second album recorded as a quartet since their 2005 album See You On the Other Side. It is their first album since 1996's Life Is Peachy to be produced by Ross Robinson, as well as their first to feature drummer Ray Luzier, who was previously a fill-in member.

Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are certified double platinum; one is certified triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified Gold.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Untitled

Korn
Untitled

[Album]
31 July 2007
Nu Metal

'Untitled' is the eighth studio album by Korn. It is the band's only studio release without an official drummer, released between the departure of David Silveria in 2006 and the arrival of Ray Luzier in late 2007. Vocalist Jonathan Davis hired drummers Terry Bozzio and Brooks Wackerman as session musicians. The album was intentionally released without a title.

Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are certified double platinum; one is certified triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified Gold.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
MTV Unplugged

Korn
MTV Unplugged

[Album]
5 March 2007
Nu Metal

'MTV Unplugged' is an acoustic live album by Korn. It was recorded for the MTV Unplugged television show.

Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band is notable for pioneering the nu metal genre and bringing it into the mainstream. As of 2021, Korn had sold more than 40 million records worldwide. Twelve of the band's official releases have peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, eight of which have peaked in the top five. Seven official releases are certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); two are certified double platinum; one is certified triple platinum; one is certified five times platinum; and two are certified Gold.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Great Cold Distance

Katatonia
The Great Cold Distance

[Album]
13 March 2006
Doom Metal

'The Great Cold Distance' is the seventh studio album by Katatonia.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Kings Of Damnation 98-04

Black Label Society
Kings Of Damnation 98-04

[Album; Compilation]
?? October 2005
Heavy Metal

'Kings Of Damnation 98'04 is a compilation album of Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, although the first four tracks are pre-1998 and not actual Black Label Society tracks.

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist/singer Zakk Wylde.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Mike Inez Mike Inez - Bass Guitar [Guest]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Mafia

Black Label Society
Mafia

[Album]
8 March 2005
Heavy Metal

'Mafia' is the sixth studio album by Black Label Society. It is one of the band's most commercially successful releases, selling over 250,000 copies in the United States.

Black Label Society is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1998 by guitarist/singer Zakk Wylde.

Performer(s):

Zakk Wylde Zakk Wylde - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Viva Emptiness

Katatonia
Viva Emptiness

[Album]
1 March 2003
Doom Metal

'Viva Emptiness' is the sixth studio album by Katatonia.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Last Fair Deal Gone Down

Katatonia
Last Fair Deal Gone Down

[Album]
8 May 2001
Doom Metal

'Last Fair Deal Gone Down' is the fifth studio album by Katatonia. The release was the first of a series of four albums done by the band with a stable line up after years of lineup and role changes with prior albums.

Katatonia is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nystrom. The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for the band's love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a constantly changing, revolving door of musicians throughout the 1990s, notably including Mikael Akerfeldt of the band Opeth for a period. After two death/doom albums problems with Renkse's vocal cords coupled with new musical influences led the band away from the screamed vocals of death metal to a more traditional, melodic form of gothic heavy metal music.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At Clark University (Official Bootleg)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Live At Clark University (Official Bootleg)

[Album; Live]
6 July 1999
Classic Rock

'Live At Clark University (Official Bootleg)' is an official live bootleg album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At The Oakland Coliseum (Official Bootleg)

The Jimi Hendrix Experience
Live At The Oakland Coliseum (Official Bootleg)

[Album; Live]
27 February 1998
Classic Rock

'Live At The Oakland Coliseum (Official Bootleg)' is an official live bootleg album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as the greatest and one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music."


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Alive III

KISS
Alive III

[Album]
18 May 1993
Hard Rock

'Alive III' is a live album released by KISS. It is the third installment of the Alive series. The recording took place during the band's tour in support of Revenge (1992). It was certified gold in 1994.

KISS was an American rock band formed in New York City, in 1973. Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with shock rock-style live performances which featured fire-breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time, as well as one of the best selling bands of all time, claiming to have sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 21 million RIAA-certified albums.

Performer(s):

Paul Stanley Paul Stanley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Gene Simmons Gene Simmons - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Derek Sherinian Derek Sherinian - Keyboard [Guest]
Eric Singer Eric Singer - Drums [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Revenge

KISS
Revenge

[Album]
19 May 1992
Hard Rock

'Revenge' is the sixteenth studio album by KISS. It is the band's first album to feature drummer Eric Singer, following the death of former drummer Eric Carr in November 1991 and is the group's last album to feature musical contributions from the latter. Marking a stylistic departure from the pop-influenced glam metal which characterized much of the band's 1980s output for a heavier sound, the album reached the Top 20 in several countries, though it failed to reestablish the group back in the mainstream and its sales were equal-to or less than its predecessors, ultimately only being certified gold by the RIAA on July 20, 1992.

KISS was an American rock band formed in New York City, in 1973. Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with shock rock-style live performances which featured fire-breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of all time, as well as one of the best selling bands of all time, claiming to have sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 21 million RIAA-certified albums.

Performer(s):

Paul Stanley Paul Stanley - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Gene Simmons Gene Simmons - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Eric Singer Eric Singer - Drums [Member]

-Various- MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
20 October 1987
-Various-

'Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is a soundtrack to the film of the same name, with songs performed by Bob Dylan, Fiona, and Rupert Everett.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

The Beatles
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

[Album]
1 June 1967
Classic Rock

'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is the eight album by The Beatles. It is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. The album had an immediate cross-generational impact and was associated with numerous touchstones of the era's youth culture, such as fashion, drugs, mysticism, and a sense of optimism and empowerment. Critics lauded the album for its innovations in songwriting, production and graphic design, for bridging a cultural divide between popular music and high art, and for reflecting the interests of contemporary youth and the counterculture. The first Beatles album to be released with the same track listing in both the U.K. and the U.S., it spent 27 weeks at number one on the Record Retailer chart in the United Kingdom and 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States. In 1968, it won four Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, the first rock LP to receive this honour; in 2003, it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. It has topped several critics' and listeners' polls for the best album of all time, including those published by Rolling Stone magazine and in the book All Time Top 1000 Albums. More than 32 million copies had been sold worldwid and it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

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
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [Mono]

The Beatles
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [Mono]

[Album]
1 June 1967
Classic Rock

'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is the eight album by The Beatles. It is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. The album had an immediate cross-generational impact and was associated with numerous touchstones of the era's youth culture, such as fashion, drugs, mysticism, and a sense of optimism and empowerment. Critics lauded the album for its innovations in songwriting, production and graphic design, for bridging a cultural divide between popular music and high art, and for reflecting the interests of contemporary youth and the counterculture. The first Beatles album to be released with the same track listing in both the U.K. and the U.S., it spent 27 weeks at number one on the Record Retailer chart in the United Kingdom and 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States. In 1968, it won four Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, the first rock LP to receive this honour; in 2003, it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. It has topped several critics' and listeners' polls for the best album of all time, including those published by Rolling Stone magazine and in the book All Time Top 1000 Albums. More than 32 million copies had been sold worldwid and it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

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.


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

Click on any links below to see release details.


-Various-
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Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Various Artists
Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation; Soundtrack]
20 October 1987
-Various-

'Hearts Of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' is a soundtrack to the film of the same name, with songs performed by Bob Dylan, Fiona, and Rupert Everett.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar [Guest]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [Mono]

The Beatles
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [Mono]

[Album]
1 June 1967
Classic Rock

'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is the eight album by The Beatles. It is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. The album had an immediate cross-generational impact and was associated with numerous touchstones of the era's youth culture, such as fashion, drugs, mysticism, and a sense of optimism and empowerment. Critics lauded the album for its innovations in songwriting, production and graphic design, for bridging a cultural divide between popular music and high art, and for reflecting the interests of contemporary youth and the counterculture. The first Beatles album to be released with the same track listing in both the U.K. and the U.S., it spent 27 weeks at number one on the Record Retailer chart in the United Kingdom and 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States. In 1968, it won four Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, the first rock LP to receive this honour; in 2003, it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. It has topped several critics' and listeners' polls for the best album of all time, including those published by Rolling Stone magazine and in the book All Time Top 1000 Albums. More than 32 million copies had been sold worldwid and it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.


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.






Brian May
Furia (Soundtrack)

[Album; Soundtrack]
2000
Rock


Brian May
Red Special

[E.P.]
1998
Rock


Brian May
The Business

[Single]
1998
Rock


Brian May
Why Don't We Try Again

[Single]
1998
Rock


Brian May
Another World

[Album]
1998
Rock


Brian May
Another World

[Single]
1998
Rock


T.E. Conway
Retro Sock Special

[Single]
1998
Rock


Brian May
On My Way Up

[Single]
1998
Rock




Brian May
Last Horizon

[Single]
1993
Rock


Brian May
Resurrection

[E.P.]
1993
Rock


Brian May
Resurrection

[Single]
1993
Rock



Brian May
Back To The Light

[Single]
1992
Rock


Brian May
Back To The Light

[Album]
1992
Rock


Brian May
Driven By You

[Single]
1991
Rock


The Beatles
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [Mono]

[Album]
1 June 1967
Classic Rock

'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is the eight album by The Beatles. It is regarded by musicologists as an early concept album that advanced the roles of sound composition, extended form, psychedelic imagery, record sleeves, and the producer in popular music. The album had an immediate cross-generational impact and was associated with numerous touchstones of the era's youth culture, such as fashion, drugs, mysticism, and a sense of optimism and empowerment. Critics lauded the album for its innovations in songwriting, production and graphic design, for bridging a cultural divide between popular music and high art, and for reflecting the interests of contemporary youth and the counterculture. The first Beatles album to be released with the same track listing in both the U.K. and the U.S., it spent 27 weeks at number one on the Record Retailer chart in the United Kingdom and 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the United States. In 1968, it won four Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year, the first rock LP to receive this honour; in 2003, it was inducted into the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. It has topped several critics' and listeners' polls for the best album of all time, including those published by Rolling Stone magazine and in the book All Time Top 1000 Albums. More than 32 million copies had been sold worldwid and it remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.


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