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The Rolling Stones [Mono]

The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones [Mono] (1964)

[Classic Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 4 Stars

The debate of The Beatles vs The Stones has ranged for over half a century, and will no doubt continued unresolved for many years yet. Comparisons are rife, but to be fair - remove the relativity of timing and location, and there really isn't much you can compare. The Beatles debut was full of Rock 'n' Roll with a little bit of R&B, and The Rolling Stones introduced themselves to the world with a little bit of R&B and a whole lot of blues. Most album (and career) openers burst out the speakers untamed, but The Stones instead introduce their debut album with the restrained 'Route 66'. A cover of the King Cole Trio, it is the sound of vintage America wrapped in the comfy blanket of London's swinging 60s. In case you are question the authenticity of white boys playing the blues, next up is the Muddy Waters classic 'I Just Want To Make Love To You' nailed in a wonderful, fast paced rock 'n' roll style that is totally The Stones. Jimmy Reed's 'Honestly I Do' finally puts to bed the comparison's with the Fab Four. Whereas The Beatles would perform a song like this with charm that would cause the teenage girls to faint, the sleaze of The Stones starts to creep in untamed. Mick Jagger isn't singing to school girls, he is singing to women. Bo Diddly's 'Mona' is a pretty faithful rendition, as you can't really perform a Diddly song without that distinctive rhythm. Most of these songs are covers, and the three tracks written by the band quickly reveal why. 'Now I Got A Witness' is a flat instrumental that has no real purpose, and 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back)' manages to redeem itself with a sniff of sixty's charm. 'Little By Little' is the only song of the three that hints at the future potential as a band of songwriters, and although it is credited to the whole band it reeks of that Mick Jagger / Keith Richards style that would become so prominent later. Song after song the album drips with atmosphere that makes it hard to deny. Recorded in and mixed only in true mono, it has a flatness to the sound that gives it an air of authenticity of its purpose, showcasing the great blues of the U.S.A. Slim Harpo's 'I'm A King Bee' is just perfect in its execution, with some great lead work by Brian Jones, and it sets up side 2 to rival the first. Chuck Berry's 'Carol' is played in a very Berry style, and is perhaps a little too. 'sterile' to rival the original. Many of the early Stones recordings suffer from poor sound quality due to the band's insistence of working outside the Decca studios, but this album is pristine in its sonics. It all ends nicely with a fairly basic and almost quaint version of Rufus Thomas' 'Walking The Dog', leaving you with just enough energy to go back to track 1 and start it all over again. Popularity at the time aside (the album topped the U.K. charts for 12 weeks) in hindsight it can be said it is a slow and steady start to a career that would certainly ramp up in the future. There are hints of potential throughout, but you won't find any of that signature Stones swagger that came to be such a identifying trait later. Regardless, it is a wonderful time capsule back to a time when music was simpler, but no less essential.


Artists: New Additions

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Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger Logo Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Rock

United Kingdom


People: New Additions

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Andrew Loog Oldham

Andrew Loog Oldham

Classic Rock

Andrew Loog Oldham (born 29 January 1944) is an English record producer, talent manager, impresario and author. He was manager and producer of The Rolling Stones from 1963 to 1967, and was noted for his flamboyant style.

United Kingdom


Bill Wyman

Bill Wyman

Classic Rock

William George Wyman (born 24 October 1936) is an English musician who was the bass guitarist with the rock band The Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. Wyman was part of the band's first stable lineup and performed on their first 19 albums. Since 1997, he has performed as the vocalist and bass guitarist for Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.

United Kingdom


Brian Jones

Brian Jones

Classic Rock

Lewis Brian Hopkin Jones (28 February 1942 - 3 July 1969) was an English musician and founder of The Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, he went on to sing backing vocals and played a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts. When Jones developed alcohol and drug problems, his performance in the studio became increasingly unreliable, leading to a diminished role within the band he had founded. In June 1969, The Rolling Stones dismissed Jones; guitarist Mick Taylor took his place in the group. Less than a month later, Jones died by drowning at the age of 27 in the swimming pool at his home at Cotchford Farm, East Sussex.

United Kingdom


Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Classic Rock

Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 - 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of The Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021. He has been ranked among the greatest drummers of all time.

United Kingdom


Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart

Classic Rock

Ronald David Wood (born 1 June 1947) is an English rock musician, best known as a member of The Rolling Stones since 1975, and a member of Faces and Jeff Beck Group. Wood has also recorded several other solo efforts.

United Kingdom


Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Classic Rock

Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and record producer who is an original member, guitarist, secondary vocalist, and co-principal songwriter of The Rolling Stones. His songwriting partnership with the band's lead vocalist Mick Jagger is one of the most successful in history. His career spans over six decades, and his guitar playing style has been a trademark of the Rolling Stones throughout the band's career.

United Kingdom


Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Classic Rock

Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English musician. He is best known as the lead singer and one of the founder members of The Rolling Stones. Jagger has co-written most of the band's songs with lead guitarist Keith Richards; their songwriting partnership is one of the most successful in rock music history. His career has spanned over six decades, and he has been widely described as one of the most popular and influential front men in the history of rock music.

United Kingdom


Mick Taylor

Mick Taylor

Classic Rock

Michael Kevin Taylor (born 17 January 1949) is an English guitarist, best known as a former member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (1967-1969) and The Rolling Stones (1969-1974). Since leaving The Rolling Stones in December 1974, Taylor has worked with numerous other artists and released several solo albums.

United Kingdom



Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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Look Up

Ringo Starr
Look Up

[Album]
10 January 2025
Classic Rock

'Look Up' is the twenty-first studio album by Ringo Starr. It marks his first studio album in over five years since What's My Name (2019). A country music album, it features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, and Larkin Poe, as well as writing and production contributions from T Bone Burnett.

Sir Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album. Starr's playing style, which emphasised feel over technical virtuosity, influenced many drummers to reconsider their playing from a compositional perspective. He also influenced various modern drumming techniques, such as the matched grip, tuning the drums lower, and using muffling devices on tonal rings. In 2011, Rolling Stone readers named him the fifth-greatest drummer of all time. He was inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, as a Beatle in 1988 and as a solo artist in 2015, and appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to music.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]
Joe Walsh Joe Walsh - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Lost Highway Lost Highway (Region: International)

United States MP3
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The 1974 Live Recordings

Bob Dylan & The Band
The 1974 Live Recordings

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
20 September 2024
Classic Rock

'The 1974 Live Recordings' is a boxed set of live recordings by Bob Dylan. It is all soundboard recorded shows from his 1974 tour backed by The Band.

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60+ year career. He has sold more than 145 million records, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Dylan has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. The Pulitzer Prize Board in 2008 awarded him a special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power." In 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
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Digging Deep, Subterranea

Robert Plant
Digging Deep, Subterranea

[Album; Compilation]
2 October 2020
Rock

'Digging Deep, Subterranea' is a compilation album by Robert Plant. The songs were assembled as a companion to his podcast series Digging Deep With Robert Plant that explores the composition and recording of hits, album tracks, and previously unreleased songs throughout Plant's post-Led Zeppelin career.

Robert Anthony Plant [CBE] (born 20 August 1948) is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in 1968 until their breakup in 1980; since then he has had a successful solo career, sometimes collaborating with other artists such as Alison Krauss. Regarded by many as one of the greatest singers in rock music, he is known for his flamboyant persona and raw stage performances. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Plant as one of the 100 best singers of all time (2008); and was the top pick for the greatest lead singer in a 2011 readers poll. Hit Parader named Plant the "Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time" (2006). Billboard ranked him number 4 on their list of The 50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers Of All Time (2023).

Performer(s):

Robert Plant Robert Plant - Vocals [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
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The Albums (Discovery)

Pink Floyd
The Albums (Discovery)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
23 September 2011
Classic Rock

'Pink Floyd (Discovery)' is a albums boxed set by Pink Floyd. It launched the Why Pink Floyd...? re-release campaign that included a number of remastered reissues. It includes all of their standard studio albums released, newly remastered by James Guthrie and Joel Plante.

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):

Syd Barrett Syd Barrett - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
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]

Canada MP3
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Chrome Dreams II

Neil Young
Chrome Dreams II

[Album]
23 October 2007
Folk Rock

'Chrome Dreams II' is the thirtieth studio album by Neil Young. The album name references Chrome Dreams, a legendary Neil Young album from 1977 that had originally been scheduled for release but was shelved in favor of American Stars 'N Bars. The album debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at number 11, selling about 54,000 copies in its first week. In addition, the song 'No Hidden Path' was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards, 2009.

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]

United Kingdom MP3
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The Capitol Albums (Vol. 2)

The Beatles
The Capitol Albums (Vol. 2)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
11 April 2006
Classic Rock

'The Capitol Albums (Vol. 2)' is an albums boxed set by The Beatles. It comprises of their 1965 American Capitol Records releases. The CDs were mastered from submaster tapes from the Capitol Records vaults which were prepared by Capitol A&R executive Dave Dexter Jr., who added reverb to several tracks and simulated stereo on some mono tracks. The box set debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart on 29 April 2006, at number 46, with approximate sales of 27,000 copies. It was awarded a gold record by the RIAA on 19 May 2006.

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
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Don't Believe The Truth

Oasis
Don't Believe The Truth

[Album]
30 May 2005
Rock

'Don't Believe The Truth' is the sixth studio album by Oasis. It reached number one in the U.K. Albums Chart with first week sales of 237,865, and is the 32nd fastest selling album ever in the U.K. The album entered the U.S. charts at number 12, with 65,000 copies sold in the first week, the highest any Oasis album had reached there since 1997's Be Here Now, although its chart stay was brief. The album went triple platinum in the U.K. in the first week of 2006 (1,000,000+ sales).

Performer(s):

Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
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The Capitol Albums (Vol. 1)

The Beatles
The Capitol Albums (Vol. 1)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
15 November 2004
Classic Rock

'The Capitol Albums (Vol. 1)' is an albums boxed set by The Beatles. It comprises of their 1964 American Capitol Records releases. The CDs were mastered from submaster tapes from the Capitol Records vaults which were prepared by Capitol A&R executive Dave Dexter Jr., who added reverb to several tracks and simulated stereo on some mono tracks. The box set debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart on 4 December 2004 at number 35 with sales of 37,303 copies. It spent 6 weeks on the chart. The box was certified with gold and platinum awards on 17 December 2004 by the RIAA.

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
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Familiar To Millions

Oasis
Familiar To Millions

[Album]
13 November 2000
Rock

'Familiar To Millions' is a live album by Oasis. The album was recorded at Wembley Stadium on 21 July 2000. It debuted at No. 5 in the U.K. charts with 57,000 copies sold in the first week.

Performer(s):

Liam Gallagher Liam Gallagher - Vocals [Member]
Noel Gallagher Noel Gallagher - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
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Morning Symphony Ideas (Official Bootleg)

Jimi Hendrix
Morning Symphony Ideas (Official Bootleg)

[Album; Compilation]
25 July 2000
Classic Rock

'Morning Symphony Ideas (Official Bootleg)' is a posthumous album by Jimi Hendrix. It contains a number of jams and demos from late 1969 / early 1970.

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."

Performer(s):

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United Kingdom MP3
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Merry Christmas And Happy New Year

Jimi Hendrix
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year

[E.P.]
16 November 1999
Classic Rock

'Merry Christmas And Happy New Year' is a posthumous E.P. by Jimi Hendrix.

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."

Performer(s):

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Australia MP3
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Elegantly Wasted

INXS
Elegantly Wasted

[Album]
4 April 1997
Rock

'Elegantly Wasted' is the tenth studio album by INXS. It was the final album recorded with lead singer Michael Hutchence before his death in November that same year.

INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as the Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. For 20 years, they were fronted by Michael Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/pop style, the band later developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dance elements. After Hutchence's death on 22 November 1997, INXS made appearances with several guest singers, and toured and recorded with Jon Stevens (Noiseworks) as lead singer, beginning in 2000. In 2005, members of INXS participated in 'Rock Star: INXS', a reality television series that culminated in the selection of Canadian J.D. Fortune as their new lead singer. Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin replaced Fortune as lead singer in 2011. During a concert on 11 November 2012, INXS stated that the performance would be their last, although they did not announce the band's permanent retirement. The band have won six Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, including three for "Best Group" in 1987, 1989 and 1992; the band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. INXS has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, making them one of Australia's highest selling music acts of all time.

Performer(s):

Michael Hutchence Michael Hutchence - Vocals [Member]
Tim Farriss Tim Farriss - Guitar [Member]
Kirk Pengilly Kirk Pengilly - Guitar / Saxophone [Member]
Andrew Farriss Andrew Farriss - Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
Garry Gary Beers Garry Gary Beers - Bass Guitar [Member]
Jon Farriss Jon Farriss - Drums [Member]

Australia MP3
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Welcome To Wherever You Are

INXS
Welcome To Wherever You Are

[Album]
3 August 1992
Rock

'Welcome To Wherever You Are' is the eighth studio album by INXS. With alternative music breaking into the mainstream, INXS tried to establish a new direction for itself, incorporating sitars, a 60-piece orchestra, and a much more 'raw' sound to their music. It was the first album by an Australian artist to debut on the U.K. Albums Chart at number one since AC/DC's Back In Black, released in 1980.

INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as the Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. For 20 years, they were fronted by Michael Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their new wave/pop style, the band later developed a harder pub rock style that included funk and dance elements. After Hutchence's death on 22 November 1997, INXS made appearances with several guest singers, and toured and recorded with Jon Stevens (Noiseworks) as lead singer, beginning in 2000. In 2005, members of INXS participated in 'Rock Star: INXS', a reality television series that culminated in the selection of Canadian J.D. Fortune as their new lead singer. Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Gribbin replaced Fortune as lead singer in 2011. During a concert on 11 November 2012, INXS stated that the performance would be their last, although they did not announce the band's permanent retirement. The band have won six Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, including three for "Best Group" in 1987, 1989 and 1992; the band was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. INXS has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, making them one of Australia's highest selling music acts of all time.

Performer(s):

Michael Hutchence Michael Hutchence - Vocals [Member]
Tim Farriss Tim Farriss - Guitar [Member]
Kirk Pengilly Kirk Pengilly - Guitar / Saxophone [Member]
Andrew Farriss Andrew Farriss - Guitar / Keyboard [Member]
Garry Gary Beers Garry Gary Beers - Bass Guitar [Member]
Jon Farriss Jon Farriss - Drums [Member]

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Drill

Radiohead
Drill

[E.P.]
5 May 1992
Alternative Rock

'Drill' is the debut E.P. by Radiohead. It was the band's first commercial release, and attracted little attention, reaching 101 on the U.K. Album Chart.

Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band's experimental approach is credited with advancing the sound of alternative rock. They have sold more than 30+ million albums worldwide.

Performer(s):

Thom Yorke Thom Yorke - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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Different World

Uriah Heep
Different World

[Album]
?? February 1991
Classic Rock

'Different World' is the eighteen studio album by Uriah Heep. It was the first Uriah Heep studio album from which no single was released in the U.K.

Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. They were part of the early 1970s rock scene and have been referred to as major pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. The band have sold over 40+ million albums worldwide, with over 4 million sales in the U.S.


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Raging Silence

Uriah Heep
Raging Silence

[Album]
6 November 1989
Classic Rock

'Raging Silence' is the seventeenth album by Uriah Heep. It marked the studio debut of Canadian vocalist Bernie Shaw and keyboardist Phil Lanzon. It was produced by Richard Dodd and the title is an allusion to the Manfred Mann's Earth Band album The Roaring Silence (1976).

Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. They were part of the early 1970s rock scene and have been referred to as major pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. The band have sold over 40+ million albums worldwide, with over 4 million sales in the U.S.


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Jazz

Queen
Jazz

[Album]
11 October 1978
Classic Rock

'Jazz' is the seventh studio album by Queen. The album's varying musical styles were alternately praised and criticised. It reached number two in the U.K. Albums Chart and number six on the U.S. Billboard chart.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.


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News Of The World

Queen
News Of The World

[Album]
28 October 1977
Classic Rock

'News Of The World' is the sixth studio album by Queen. In 1977, punk rock acts, most notably the Sex Pistols, sparked massive backlash against progressive rock artists such as Queen, to which the band responded by simplifying their symphonic rock sound and gearing towards a more spontaneous hard rock sound.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.


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A Day At The Races

Queen
A Day At The Races

[Album]
10 December 1976
Classic Rock

'A Day At The Races' is the fifth studio album by Queen. It serves as a companion to Queen's previous album, A Night At The Opera (1975), with both taking their names from Marx Brothers films and having similar packaging and eclectic musical themes.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.


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No Reason To Cry

Eric Clapton
No Reason To Cry

[Album]
27 August 1976
Classic Rock

'No Reason To Cry' is the fourth solo studio album by Eric Clapton. The album was recorded in Malibu and Los Angeles between December 1975 to May 1976.

Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists Of All Time". He was named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009. In 2023, Rolling Stone named Clapton the 35th best guitarist of all time.

Performer(s):

Eric Clapton Eric Clapton - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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A Night At The Opera

Queen
A Night At The Opera

[Album]
21 November 1975
Classic Rock

'A Night At The Opera' is the fourth studio album by Queen. It was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.

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Sheer Heart Attack

Queen
Sheer Heart Attack

[Album]
1 November 1974
Classic Rock

'Sheer Heart Attack' is the third studio album by Queen. Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, the album featured more pop-centric and conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the classic Queen sound.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.

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Queen II

Queen
Queen II

[Album]
8 March 1974
Classic Rock

'Queen II' is the second studio album by Queen. It is significant for being the first Queen album to contain elements of the band's signature sound of multi-layered overdubs, vocal harmonies, and varied musical styles.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Queen

Queen
Queen

[Album]
13 July 1973
Classic Rock

'Queen' is the debut studio album by Queen. The album combines heavy metal and progressive rock with a folk influence.

Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.

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United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Ready Steady Who [Mono]

The Who
Ready Steady Who [Mono]

[E.P.]
11 November 1966
Classic Rock

'Ready Steady Who' is the first E.P. by The Who. It was released about a month prior to their next album A Quick One (1966). The title refers to a Ready Steady Go! TV special the band had recently appeared on, but the E.P. contains different recordings from those performed on the TV show.

The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall stack, large public address systems, the use of synthesisers, their influential playing styles, feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk, power pop and mod bands. The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.


Core Discographies: This Year's Releases Coming Soon

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United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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Look Up

Ringo Starr
Look Up

[Album]
10 January 2025
Classic Rock

'Look Up' is the twenty-first studio album by Ringo Starr. It marks his first studio album in over five years since What's My Name (2019). A country music album, it features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, and Larkin Poe, as well as writing and production contributions from T Bone Burnett.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]
Joe Walsh Joe Walsh - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Lost Highway Lost Highway (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Look Up [HD Version]

Ringo Starr
Look Up [HD Version]

[Album]
10 January 2025
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]
Joe Walsh Joe Walsh - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Lost Highway Lost Highway (Region: International)

United States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The 1974 Live Recordings

Bob Dylan & The Band
The 1974 Live Recordings

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
20 September 2024
Classic Rock

'The 1974 Live Recordings' is a boxed set of live recordings by Bob Dylan. It is all soundboard recorded shows from his 1974 tour backed by The Band.

Performer(s):

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan - Vocals / Guitar / Keyboard [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Digging Deep, Subterranea

Robert Plant
Digging Deep, Subterranea

[Album; Compilation]
2 October 2020
Rock

'Digging Deep, Subterranea' is a compilation album by Robert Plant. The songs were assembled as a companion to his podcast series Digging Deep With Robert Plant that explores the composition and recording of hits, album tracks, and previously unreleased songs throughout Plant's post-Led Zeppelin career.

Performer(s):

Robert Plant Robert Plant - Vocals [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Different World

Uriah Heep
Different World

[Album]
?? February 1991
Classic Rock

'Different World' is the eighteen studio album by Uriah Heep. It was the first Uriah Heep studio album from which no single was released in the U.K.


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Christiane F. - Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo (Original Soundtrack)

David Bowie
Christiane F. - Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo (Original Soundtrack)

[Album; Compilation]
?? April 1981
Classic Rock

'Christiane F. - Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo (Original Soundtrack)' is a soundtrack album by David Bowie. The music is from the film Christiane F. The German title of the film, Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo, means 'We children of Zoo Station', referring to the railway station in Berlin, Germany.

Performer(s):

David Bowie David Bowie - Vocals [Member]

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
No Reason To Cry

Eric Clapton
No Reason To Cry

[Album]
27 August 1976
Classic Rock

'No Reason To Cry' is the fourth solo studio album by Eric Clapton. The album was recorded in Malibu and Los Angeles between December 1975 to May 1976.

Performer(s):

Eric Clapton Eric Clapton - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

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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Ringo Starr
Look Up

[Album]
10 January 2025
Classic Rock

'Look Up' is the twenty-first studio album by Ringo Starr. It marks his first studio album in over five years since What's My Name (2019). A country music album, it features guest appearances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Lucius, and Larkin Poe, as well as writing and production contributions from T Bone Burnett.

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]
Joe Walsh Joe Walsh - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Lost Highway Lost Highway (Region: International)

Ringo Starr
Look Up [HD Version]

[Album]
10 January 2025
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

Ringo Starr Ringo Starr - Vocals / Drums [Member]
Joe Walsh Joe Walsh - Guitar [Guest]

Label(s):

Lost Highway Lost Highway (Region: International)

David Bowie
China Girl (Riff & Vox Mixes)

[Single; Reissue]
2023
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
Live In Hong Kong 2001

[Album; Live]
2022
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
Live In Tokyo 2001

[Album; Live]
2022
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
Live In London 2002

[Album; Live]
2021
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
All I Got Is You

[Single]
2017
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Singles (1971-2006)

[Singles; Boxed Set; Reissue]
2011
Classic Rock


Keith Richards
Vintage Vinos

[Album; Compilation]
2010
Rock

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Deep Purple
In Concert [Reissue]

[Album; Live; Reissue]
2001
Classic Rock


Mick Jagger
Goddess In The Doorway

[Album]
2001
Rock

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Mick Jagger
Wandering Spirit

[Album]
1993
Rock

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Keith Richards
Main Offender

[Album]
19 October 1992
Rock

'Main Offender' is the second studio album by Keith Richards. It was released between The Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels (1989) and Voodoo Lounge (1994) projects.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

Keith Richards
Talk Is Cheap

[Album]
3 October 1988
Rock

'Talk Is Cheap' is the debut solo album by Keith Richards, the guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Recorded and released during a long-standing falling out with Mick Jagger, it received positive reviews upon its release.

Performer(s):

Keith Richards Keith Richards - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Virgin Records Virgin Records (Region: International)

Mick Jagger
Primitive Cool

[Album]
14 September 1987
Rock

'Primitive Cool' is the second solo album by Mick Jagger.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)
Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Mick Jagger
She's The Boss

[Album]
19 February 1985
Rock

'She's The Boss' is the debut solo album by Mick Jagger, vocalist for The Rolling Stones. When The Rolling Stones signed with Columbia/CBS Records in 1983, one of the options available to them was for individual projects.

Performer(s):

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger - Vocals [Member]

Label(s):

Columbia Records Columbia Records (Region: U.S.A.)
CBS Records CBS Records (Region: Europe)

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