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Powerage [A.U. Edition]

AC/DC - Powerage [A.U. Edition] (1978)

[Hard Rock]

Australia

Rating - 5 Stars

Somewhere deep inside of us is the need to hear rhythms. Back to the days of our ancient ancestors, they banged drums and danced and sang. Much like the need to eat and drink, it is built into all of us in some way. AC/DC taps into that primal needs in a way no other band can, and Powerage is the album that shows this best. It is both simplistic and yet complex, in that the instruments are rough and raw and deceivingly primal, but only after repeat listens do the structures of the songs really reveal themselves as perfectly crafted. There is a method to the madness, like some great architect planned every chord to unlock something in the mind, and no doubt that was the intention when writing these riffs. 'Rock 'n' Roll Damnation' opens the album with a groove that is irresistible, and with a simplistic riff the band creates their most 'pop' like song, whilst still keeping every ounce of muscle. Bon Scott's vocals are restrained, showcasing his singing, but he still takes the opportunity to unleash that all too familiar wail when he can. The challenge to the listener is to try not to sing along, especially when that chorus soars. Any chance of the opening track showing a new 'lighter' direction for the band is quickly squashed once the main riff of 'Down Payment Blues' kicks in. The songs gives us a darker side of the band than the usual tongue-in-cheek attitude. This isn't Bon Scott the dreamer - this is Bon Scott the realist, barking of his real life woes. In fact, this sets the tone for most of the rest of the album, with most of the lyrics sounding quite personal for the first time ever. In 'Gimme A Bullet' we learn that the cheeky smile on Scott's face can turn to a grimace when necessary, as he curses a female ex-lover for her past transgressions. There is a lot of repetition in the riffs throughout the album, and in some places they almost become a drone, adding creating a sensation of claustrophobia. This is perfect for the tone the album is feeding the listener - with it's dark and biting lyrics. The leads of Angus Young are as always sublime and perfect in every way, but brother Malcolm is the true star here, crafting a mood in the way he plays. The irresistible groove of the main riff of 'Riff Raff' kicks in and it feels like going home, as it is so drenched in the AC/DC charm it couldn't have come from any other band. Scott now really opens up for the first time, and that familiar banshee wail locks this into the 'classic' category of any fans collection. Phil Rudd holds down a steady beat on the drums, and Cliff Williams plays in a very economical style the album, allowing the songs to glide on his steady bass thumps rather than filling the empty spaces with unnecessary notes. 'Sin City' follows, and once opened side 2 of the album with a mid-paced punch the stomach. The guitars are tight and biting, and the tone is perfect. These songs have a feeling of urgency, like there is some sort of anticipation of something nefarious following behind, driving them at pace. "What's Next To The Moon' showcases this feeling, with the riffs all feeling like they are pushed to the limit. Things finally slow a little by 'Gone Shootin'', a laid back blues groove, and the lyrics take us into the more familiar territory of the band, dropping the vitriol for just a moment. It is easily the weakest song on the album, but is needed to break the pace. The final two tracks, 'Up To My Neck In You' and 'Kicked In The Teeth' are more in the style of the earlier tracks on the album, with barnstorming riffs and vocals, and lyrics hotter than a summer's day. Scott really had a chip or two on his shoulder when writing the lyrics of this album, but this proved to be a good thing, as many of the lyrics here are the most accessible and relatable he ever penned. It moves the tone of the album from powerful to downright aggressive at times. For the casual AC/DC listener, this may not be an album with many well-known songs and may be overlooked - but for the die-hard fan this is an album that generally sits near the top of any album ranking.


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.


Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Liminal Animals

Ulver
Liminal Animals

[Album]
29 November 2024
Black Metal

'Liminal Animals' is the fourteenth studio album by Ulver.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)

Motorhead
We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)

[Album; Compilation]
25 October 2024
Hard Rock

'We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)' is a compilation by Motorhead. It features tracks from singles released between 1995 and 2006, and an interview from 2004.

Motorhead were an English hard rock band formed in 1975 by bassist and lead vocalist Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precursor to the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), which re-energised heavy metal in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Though several guitarists and drummers have played in Motorhead, most of their best-selling releases feature drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor and guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motorhead had disbanded.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]
Mikkey Dee Mikkey Dee - Drums [Member]

Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
World Record

Neil Young with Crazy Horse
World Record

[Album]
18 November 2022
Folk Rock

'World Record' is the forty-fifth studio album by Neil Young and his fifteenth album with Crazy Horse. The album was produced by Young and Rick Rubin.

Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining the folk-rock group Buffalo Springfield. He then began his solo career, often with backing by the band Crazy Horse, and was also a part-time member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He is on Rolling Stone's list of 'The 100 Greatest Musical Artists'. 21 of his albums and singles have been certified Gold and Platinum in U.S. by RIAA certification.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Neil Young Neil Young - Production [Producer]
Rick Rubin Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Doors
L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
3 December 2021
Classic Rock

'L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by The Doors. It contains the original album remastered, plus a number of session outtakes.

The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Ready To Die

Iggy And The Stooges
Ready To Die

[Album]
30 April 2013
Punk

'Ready To Die' is the fifth and final studio album by The Stooges. It was the band's biggest success on the Billboard 200 chart, where it debuted at number 96.

The Stooges (originally billed as The Psychedelic Stooges, and also known as Iggy And The Stooges) were an American rock band formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A., in 1967 by singer Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander. Initially playing a raw, primitive style of rock and roll, the band sold few records in their original incarnation and gained a reputation for their confrontational performances, which often involved acts of self-mutilation by Iggy Pop. They are widely regarded as a seminal proto-punk act. The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked them 78th on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time. In 2007, they were awarded the Mojo Lifetime Achievement Award at the Mojo Awards.

Performer(s):

Iggy Pop Iggy Pop - Vocals [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Live At Eindhoven '87

Testament
Live At Eindhoven '87

[Album]
14 April 2009
Thrash Metal

'Live At Eindhoven '87' is a live album by Testament. It is the complete performance from Dynamo Open Air Festival '87 that was previously released in abridged from on the 'Live At Eindhoven' E.P. (1987).

Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983 under the name Legacy. Labeled as one of the "big six" of the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene (along with Exodus, Death Angel, L??z Rockit, Forbidden and Vio-lence), Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene, as well as one of the leaders of the second wave of the genre of the late 1980s. The band has sold over 1.5 million albums in the United States and over 14 million copies worldwide.

Performer(s):

Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Member]
Alex Skolnick Alex Skolnick - Guitar [Member]
Eric Peterson Eric Peterson - Guitar [Member]
Greg Christian Greg Christian - Bass Guitar [Member]
Louie Clemete Louie Clemete - Drums [Member]
Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Supercharger

Machine Head
Supercharger

[Album]
2 October 2001
Groove Metal

'Supercharger' is the fourth studio album by Machine Head. It only sold about 45,000 copies in the U.S.A., making it a commercial failure. It is the band's last release to feature lead guitarist Ahrue Luster.

Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, U.S.A. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head's aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal. Having experimented with elements of groove metal and nu metal in its early releases, Machine Head changed to a more traditional thrash metal sound and longer songs with its sixth album, The Blackening (2007), which drew critical acclaim and was chosen as Album of the Decade by Metal Hammer in 2010. As of 2013, the band has sold over three million records worldwide.

Performer(s):

Rob Flynn Rob Flynn - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Carnival Diablos

Annihilator
Carnival Diablos

[Album]
23 January 2001
Thrash Metal

'Carnival Diablos' is the eighth studio album by Annihilator. It is the first album to feature Joe Comeau, formerly of Overkill, on vocals.

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in 1984 by Jeff Waters. Waters is the band's sole constant member and has acted as its guitarist, bandleader, writer, producer, engineer, and occasional bassist and vocalist. They are also considered to be part of the "second wave" of thrash metal bands from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Annihilator is the highest-selling Canadian heavy metal group, although most sales have been generated outside of Canada.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Criteria For A Black Widow

Annihilator
Criteria For A Black Widow

[Album]
1 June 1999
Thrash Metal

'Criteria For A Black Widow' is the seventh studio album by Annihilator. It is the only album to feature the reunited Alice In Hell (1989) era line-up (with the exception of bassist Wayne Darley, who declined to rejoin the band, and was replaced by Russ Bergquist).

Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in Ottawa in 1984 by Jeff Waters. Waters is the band's sole constant member and has acted as its guitarist, bandleader, writer, producer, engineer, and occasional bassist and vocalist. They are also considered to be part of the "second wave" of thrash metal bands from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Annihilator is the highest-selling Canadian heavy metal group, although most sales have been generated outside of Canada.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Burning Red

Machine Head
The Burning Red

[Album]
10 August 1999
Groove Metal

'The Burning Red' is the third studio album by Machine Head. It is the band's second best selling album in the U.S.A., having sold over 134,000 copies and it was certified silver in 2011 by the BPI for sales of 60,000 in the U.K. It was Machine Head's first album with guitarist Ahrue Luster.

Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California, U.S.A. The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head's aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal. Having experimented with elements of groove metal and nu metal in its early releases, Machine Head changed to a more traditional thrash metal sound and longer songs with its sixth album, The Blackening (2007), which drew critical acclaim and was chosen as Album of the Decade by Metal Hammer in 2010. As of 2013, the band has sold over three million records worldwide.

Performer(s):

Rob Flynn Rob Flynn - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
American Psycho

Misfits
American Psycho

[Album]
13 May 1997
Punk

'American Psycho' is the fourth studio album by Misfits. It was the first to be recorded and released without the band's founder and former leader Glenn Danzig. Bassist Jerry Only, after years of litigation, reached a settlement with Danzig and was granted the rights to use the band's name and image to record and perform. The album also marked the addition of singer Michale Graves and Dr. Chud on drums. Originally, the album was going to be titled Dead Kings Rise, a play on the band's resurrection, but was changed when the title track did not make the album.

Misfits are an American punk rock band often recognized as the pioneers of the horror punk subgenre, blending punk and other musical influences with horror film themes and imagery. The group was founded in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, U.S.A. by vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist Glenn Danzig. Over the next six years, Danzig and bassist Jerry Only were the group's main members through numerous personnel changes. During this period, they released several E.P.s and singles, and with Only's brother Doyle as guitarist, the albums Walk Among Us (1982) and Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood (1983), both considered touchstones of the early-1980s hardcore punk movement. The band has undergone many lineup changes over the years, with bassist Jerry Only being the group's only constant member.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Alive, She Cried

The Doors
Alive, She Cried

[Album; Live]
?? October 1983
Classic Rock

'Alive, She Cried' is the second official live album by The Doors. It is the follow-up to the 1970's Absolutely Live, produced by Paul A. Rothchild. The album's title was taken from a line in the song 'When the Music's Over'.

The Doors were an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most influential and controversial rock acts of the 1960s, primarily due to Morrison's lyrics and voice, along with his erratic stage persona and legal issues. The group is widely regarded as an important figure of the era's counterculture. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold albums. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), they have sold 34 million albums in the United States and over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 41st on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and in 1993 they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Raven

The Stranglers
The Raven

[Album]
29 September 1979
Punk

'The Raven' is the fourth studio album by The Stranglers.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Black And White

The Stranglers
Black And White

[Album]
12 May 1978
Punk

'Black And White' is the third studio album by The Stranglers.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Abbey Road

The Beatles
Abbey Road

[Album]
26 September 1969
Classic Rock

'Abbey Road' is the eleventh studio album by The Beatles. It is the last album the group recorded, although Let It Be (1970) was the last album completed before the band's break-up in April 1970. It topped the record charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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]

Label(s):

Apple Records Apple Records (Region: International)

Location(s):


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Yellow Submarine

The Beatles
Yellow Submarine

[Album]
13 January 1969
Classic Rock

'Yellow Submarine' is the tenth studio album by The Beatles. It is the soundtrack to the animated film of the same name, which premiered in London in July 1968. The album contains six songs by The Beatles, including four new songs. The remainder of the album is a re-recording of selections from the film's orchestral soundtrack by the band's producer, George Martin.

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]

Label(s):

Apple Records Apple Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Beatles

The Beatles
The Beatles

[Album]
22 November 1968
Classic Rock

'The Beatles' (also referred to colloquially as The White Album) is the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles. Featuring a plain white sleeve, the cover contains no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed This was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band's previous L.P., Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). The Beatles is recognised for its fragmentary style and diverse range of genres, including folk, country rock, British blues, ska, music hall, proto-metal and the avant-garde. It has since been viewed by some critics as a postmodern work, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album was the band's first L.P. release on their then-recently founded Apple Records after previous albums were released on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.

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]

Label(s):

Apple Records Apple Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Beatles [Mono]

The Beatles
The Beatles [Mono]

[Album]
22 November 1968
Classic Rock

'The Beatles' (also referred to colloquially as The White Album) is the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles. Featuring a plain white sleeve, the cover contains no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed This was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band's previous L.P., Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). The Beatles is recognised for its fragmentary style and diverse range of genres, including folk, country rock, British blues, ska, music hall, proto-metal and the avant-garde. It has since been viewed by some critics as a postmodern work, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album was the band's first L.P. release on their then-recently founded Apple Records after previous albums were released on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.

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
12 x 5 [U.S. / Mono]

The Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
17 October 1964
Classic Rock

'12 ? 5' is the second U.S. studio album by The Rolling Stones. It is essentially an expanded version of the U.K. E.P. Five By Five (1964).

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
England's Newest Hit Makers [U.S. / Mono]

The Rolling Stones
England's Newest Hit Makers [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
30 May 1964
Classic Rock

'England's Newest Hit Makers' is the debut U.S. studio album by The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active across seven decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the rock era. In the early 1960s, the band pioneered the gritty, rhythmically driven sound that came to define hard rock. Their estimated record sales of 200 million make them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have won three Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. They were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004. Billboard and Rolling Stone have ranked them as one of the greatest artists of all time.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

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
We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)

Motorhead
We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)

[Album; Compilation]
25 October 2024
Hard Rock

'We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)' is a compilation by Motorhead. It features tracks from singles released between 1995 and 2006, and an interview from 2004.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]
Mikkey Dee Mikkey Dee - Drums [Member]

Norway
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Liminal Animals

Ulver
Liminal Animals

[Album]
29 November 2024
Black Metal

'Liminal Animals' is the fourteenth studio album by Ulver.


Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
World Record

Neil Young with Crazy Horse
World Record

[Album]
18 November 2022
Folk Rock

'World Record' is the forty-fifth studio album by Neil Young and his fifteenth album with Crazy Horse. The album was produced by Young and Rick Rubin.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Neil Young Neil Young - Production [Producer]
Rick Rubin Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
World Record [HD Version]

Neil Young with Crazy Horse
World Record [HD Version]

[Album]
18 November 2022
Folk Rock

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Neil Young Neil Young - Production [Producer]
Rick Rubin Rick Rubin - Production [Producer]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

The Doors
L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
3 December 2021
Classic Rock

'L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by The Doors. It contains the original album remastered, plus a number of session outtakes.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Ready To Die

Iggy And The Stooges
Ready To Die

[Album]
30 April 2013
Punk

'Ready To Die' is the fifth and final studio album by The Stooges. It was the band's biggest success on the Billboard 200 chart, where it debuted at number 96.

Performer(s):

Iggy Pop Iggy Pop - Vocals [Member]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Live At Eindhoven '87

Testament
Live At Eindhoven '87

[Album]
14 April 2009
Thrash Metal

'Live At Eindhoven '87' is a live album by Testament. It is the complete performance from Dynamo Open Air Festival '87 that was previously released in abridged from on the 'Live At Eindhoven' E.P. (1987).

Performer(s):

Chuck Billy Chuck Billy - Vocals [Member]
Alex Skolnick Alex Skolnick - Guitar [Member]
Eric Peterson Eric Peterson - Guitar [Member]
Greg Christian Greg Christian - Bass Guitar [Member]
Louie Clemete Louie Clemete - Drums [Member]
Alex Perialis Alex Perialis - Production [Producer]

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
American Psycho

Misfits
American Psycho

[Album]
13 May 1997
Punk

'American Psycho' is the fourth studio album by Misfits. It was the first to be recorded and released without the band's founder and former leader Glenn Danzig. Bassist Jerry Only, after years of litigation, reached a settlement with Danzig and was granted the rights to use the band's name and image to record and perform. The album also marked the addition of singer Michale Graves and Dr. Chud on drums. Originally, the album was going to be titled Dead Kings Rise, a play on the band's resurrection, but was changed when the title track did not make the album.


United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Alive, She Cried

The Doors
Alive, She Cried

[Album; Live]
?? October 1983
Classic Rock

'Alive, She Cried' is the second official live album by The Doors. It is the follow-up to the 1970's Absolutely Live, produced by Paul A. Rothchild. The album's title was taken from a line in the song 'When the Music's Over'.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Beatles [Mono]

The Beatles
The Beatles [Mono]

[Album]
22 November 1968
Classic Rock

'The Beatles' (also referred to colloquially as The White Album) is the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles. Featuring a plain white sleeve, the cover contains no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed This was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band's previous L.P., Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). The Beatles is recognised for its fragmentary style and diverse range of genres, including folk, country rock, British blues, ska, music hall, proto-metal and the avant-garde. It has since been viewed by some critics as a postmodern work, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album was the band's first L.P. release on their then-recently founded Apple Records after previous albums were released on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.

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
England's Newest Hit Makers [U.S. / Mono]

The Rolling Stones
England's Newest Hit Makers [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
30 May 1964
Classic Rock

'England's Newest Hit Makers' is the debut U.S. studio album by The Rolling Stones.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
12 x 5 [U.S. / Mono]

The Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
17 October 1964
Classic Rock

'12 ? 5' is the second U.S. studio album by The Rolling Stones. It is essentially an expanded version of the U.K. E.P. Five By Five (1964).

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

Digital Library: New Additions

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

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Neil Young
Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)

[Album; Compilation; Reissue; Boxed Set; Remasters]
2025
Folk Rock



Avernus
Grievances

[Album]
2024
Doom Metal




Bob Dylan
The Very Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
2024
Classic Rock




John Lennon
Mind Games [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2024
Classic Rock


John Lennon
Mind Games (The Ultimate Mixes)

[Album]
2024
Classic Rock


John Lennon
Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection)

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; Boxed Set; Remasters]
2024
Classic Rock



John Lennon
Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection) [HD Version]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition; Boxed Set; Remasters]
2024
Classic Rock



John Lennon
Mind Games (The Out-takes)

[Album]
2024
Classic Rock



John Lennon
Mind Games (The Elements Mix)

[Album]
2024
Classic Rock


Motorhead
We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)

[Album; Compilation]
25 October 2024
Hard Rock

'We Take No Prisoners (The Singles 1995-2006)' is a compilation by Motorhead. It features tracks from singles released between 1995 and 2006, and an interview from 2004.

Performer(s):

Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Phil Campbell Phil Campbell - Guitar [Member]
Mikkey Dee Mikkey Dee - Drums [Member]

The Rolling Stones
Welcome To Shepherd's Bush [HD Version]

[Album; Live]
6 December 2024
Classic Rock

'Welcome To Shepherd's Bush' is a live album by The Rolling Stones. It was recorded at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, U.K. on 8 June 1999. The album documents one of the occasional Rolling Stones concerts played at smaller, more intimate venues. About 2,000 people attended the show. By contrast, the Stones' next concert was performed a few nights later at Wembley Stadium for about 70,000 fans. The show was part of the band's No Security Tour. The opening act was Sheryl Crow, who performs with the Stones on the song 'Honky Tonk Women'.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Mercury Records Mercury Records (Region: International)
Universal Music Group (UMG) Universal Music Group (UMG) (Region: International)

Location(s):


The Rolling Stones
Welcome To Shepherd's Bush

[Album; Live]
6 December 2024
Classic Rock

'Welcome To Shepherd's Bush' is a live album by The Rolling Stones. It was recorded at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, U.K. on 8 June 1999. The album documents one of the occasional Rolling Stones concerts played at smaller, more intimate venues. About 2,000 people attended the show. By contrast, the Stones' next concert was performed a few nights later at Wembley Stadium for about 70,000 fans. The show was part of the band's No Security Tour. The opening act was Sheryl Crow, who performs with the Stones on the song 'Honky Tonk Women'.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Mercury Records Mercury Records (Region: International)
Universal Music Group (UMG) Universal Music Group (UMG) (Region: International)

Location(s):


Ulver
Liminal Animals

[Album]
29 November 2024
Black Metal

'Liminal Animals' is the fourteenth studio album by Ulver.


Neil Young
Official Release Series (Discs 22, 23+, 24 & 25)

[Album; Reissue; Boxed Set; Remasters]
28 July 2023
Folk Rock

'Official Release Series (Discs 22, 23+, 24 & 25)' is a box set of album by Neil Young. It is the fifth release in his official reissue series.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

The Rolling Stones
Hackney Diamonds (Live Edition)

[Album; Live]
2023
Classic Rock



Neil Young
Official Release Series (Discs 13, 14, 20, 21)

[Album; Reissue; Boxed Set; Remasters]
29 April 2022
Folk Rock

'Official Release Series (Discs 13, 14, 20, 21)' is a box set of album by Neil Young. It is the fourth release in his official reissue series.

Performer(s):

Neil Young Neil Young - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Reprise Records Reprise Records (Region: International)

The Doors
L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
3 December 2021
Classic Rock

'L.A. Woman [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]' is a reissue by The Doors. It contains the original album remastered, plus a number of session outtakes.



Walking Papers
The Light Below

[Album]
2021
Grunge Rock


Amiensus
Abreaction

[Album]
2020
Black Metal (Progressive)


Bob Dylan
False Prophet

[Single]
8 May 2020
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
I Contain Multitudes

[Single]
17 April 2020
Classic Rock


Bob Dylan
Murder Most Foul

[Single]
27 March 2020
Classic Rock


Violent Soho
Everything Is A-OK

[Album]
2020
Alternative Rock


Xentrix
The Roadrunner Albums

[Album; Compilation]
2020
Thrash Metal


Avenged Sevenfold
Live At The Grammy Museum

[Album; Promotional]
2017
Metal


Ulver
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi

[E.P.]
2017
Black Metal


Bob Dylan
Playlist, The Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
2014
Classic Rock


Ulver
Trolsk Sortmetall (1993-1997)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2014
Black Metal


Sunn O))) & Ulver
Terrestials

[Album]
2014
Black Metal


The Rolling Stones
Sweet Summer Sun (Hyde Park Live)

[Album: Video]
2013
Classic Rock

Location(s):


Iggy And The Stooges
Ready To Die

[Album]
30 April 2013
Punk

'Ready To Die' is the fifth and final studio album by The Stooges. It was the band's biggest success on the Billboard 200 chart, where it debuted at number 96.

Performer(s):

Iggy Pop Iggy Pop - Vocals [Member]

Amiensus
Restoration

[Album]
2012
Black Metal (Progressive)


Bob Dylan
The Real.

[Album; Compilation]
2012
Classic Rock




The Rolling Stones
The Remastered Series (1971-2005)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue; Remasters]
2010
Classic Rock


Various Artists
My Own Wolf, A New Approach To Ulver

[Album; Compilation]
2007
Black Metal


The Rolling Stones
Streets Of Love

[Single]
2005
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
The Remastered Series (1963-1970)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue; Remasters]
2003
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
I Go Wild

[Single]
1995
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Like A Rolling Stone

[Single]
1995
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Jumpin' Jack Flash (Live)

[Single; Live]
1991
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Sexdrive

[Single]
1991
Classic Rock


Jimi Hendrix
Lifelines, The Story

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
27 November 1990
Classic Rock


The Beatles
The Beatles [Mono]

[Album]
22 November 1968
Classic Rock

'The Beatles' (also referred to colloquially as The White Album) is the ninth studio album and only double album by The Beatles. Featuring a plain white sleeve, the cover contains no graphics or text other than the band's name embossed This was intended as a direct contrast to the vivid cover artwork of the band's previous L.P., Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967). The Beatles is recognised for its fragmentary style and diverse range of genres, including folk, country rock, British blues, ska, music hall, proto-metal and the avant-garde. It has since been viewed by some critics as a postmodern work, as well as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album was the band's first L.P. release on their then-recently founded Apple Records after previous albums were released on Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States.

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 Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S. / Mono]

[Album]
17 October 1964
Classic Rock

'12 ? 5' is the second U.S. studio album by The Rolling Stones. It is essentially an expanded version of the U.K. E.P. Five By Five (1964).

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]
Brian Jones Brian Jones - Guitar [Member]
Keith Richards Keith Richards - Guitar [Member]
Bill Wyman Bill Wyman - Bass Guitar [Member]
Charlie Watts Charlie Watts - Drums [Member]
Ian Stewart Ian Stewart - Piano [Member]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

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