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The Deluge

Fanning Dempsey National Park - The Deluge (2024)

[Alternative Rock]

Australia

Rating - 2 Stars

Being a big fan of the two bands these gents come from (Powderfinger and Something For Kate), I had big expectations of this release. Both of them have incredible voices and I was interested to see how this collaboration would work. Listening through the album, vocals are equally shared and I think this is done well. However I'm going to be blunt in my review of the record. Hearing the single 'Disconnect', which was the first single off the album, I held hope. It is a very mature track with some great back to back swapping of vocals and quite simply a catchy tune. However as the whole album presents, for me there is not much to celebrate. I had an expectation that the music would be a mash of the two bands, but possibly off on a different direction so as not to rinse/repeat. However they have bought in an element that I don't like into every song. Looking up the details now, my suspicions are true in that the Synthesiser plays a reasonable part in their music. It's super clear to recognise on each track and I'm not sure it promotes the songs in the right way to be honest. I know it is only a single instrument, but to have it evident in each track, becomes a bit tiring after a while. It is a shame as I was looking for more. If they decide on a sophomore release, I'll be keen for a listen in the hope for there to be something I enjoy more than this release.


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
Otra

In The Woods.
Otra

[Album]
11 April 2025
Progressive Metal

'Otra' is the seventh album by In The Woods.

Label(s):

Prophecy Productions Prophecy Productions (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Pylon

Killing Joke
Pylon

[Album]
23 October 2015
Post-Punk

'Pylon' is the fifteenth studio album by Killing Joke. This is the band's last studio album with guitarist Geordie Walker, before his death in 2023, as well as the band's final studio album to feature the original line-up.

Killing Joke are an English rock band formed in Cheltenham, England in 1979. The band's musical style emerged from the post-punk scene, but stood out due to their heavier approach, and has been cited as a key influence on industrial rock.

Label(s):

Spinefarm Records Spinefarm Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
MMXII

Killing Joke
MMXII

[Album]
2 April 2012
Post-Punk

'MMXII' is the fourteenth studio album by Killing Joke.

Killing Joke are an English rock band formed in Cheltenham, England in 1979. The band's musical style emerged from the post-punk scene, but stood out due to their heavier approach, and has been cited as a key influence on industrial rock.

Label(s):

Spinefarm Records Spinefarm Records (Region: International)

Denmark MP3
Available FLAC
Available
DIC.NII.LAN.DAFT.ERD.ARK

D.A.D. (Disneyland After Dark)
DIC.NII.LAN.DAFT.ERD.ARK

[Album]
11 November 2011
Hard Rock

'DIC.NII.LAN.DAFT.ERD.ARK' is the eleventh studio album by D.A.D. The album was nominated for the Danish Rock Release Of The Year at the Danish Music Awards in 2012.

D.A.D. is a Danish rock band formed in 1982. They were originally named Disneyland After Dark, but changed their name to avoid a lawsuit from The Walt Disney Company. The group made their international breakthrough in 1989 with the record 'No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims'.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Atlanta

Porcupine Tree
Atlanta

[Album]
17 June 2010
Progressive Rock

'Atlanta' is a live album by Porcupine Tree. It was recorded at the Roxy Theatre, Atlanta, U.S.A on 29 October 2007. The show recording was initially intended for a prospective Porcupine Tree live album, but this decision was later turned down as development of the Anesthetize DVD project began. In the wake of the news regarding Mick Karn's advanced-stage cancer, the band decided to put it out as a downloadable item from the Burning Shed online store at a very cheap cost, with completely printable artwork designed by Carl Glover. The profits from the Atlanta downloads were intended to help Mick pay for his treatment.

Performer(s):

Steven Wilson Steven Wilson - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Shaka Rock

Jet
Shaka Rock

[Album]
19 August 2009
Rock

'Shaka Rock' is the third studio album by Jet.

Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001. The quartet released three studio albums Get Born (2003), Shine On (2006) and Shaka Rock (2009) before disbanding in 2012. Get Born is their highest charting work, which peaked at number one in Australia, top 20 in the United Kingdom and top 30 in the United States.

Label(s):

EMI Records EMI Records (Region: International)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Shine On

Jet
Shine On

[Album]
30 September 2006
Rock

'Shine On' is the second album by Jet. The iTunes Store leaked the album in the Australian and United Kingdom stores on 16 September 2006, two weeks before the official release date.

Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001. The quartet released three studio albums Get Born (2003), Shine On (2006) and Shaka Rock (2009) before disbanding in 2012. Get Born is their highest charting work, which peaked at number one in Australia, top 20 in the United Kingdom and top 30 in the United States.

Label(s):

Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: U.S.A. / Europe)
Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: Australia)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Get Born

Jet
Get Born

[Album]
14 September 2003
Rock

'Get Born' is the debut studio album by Jet. It has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.

Jet are an Australian rock band formed in 2001. The quartet released three studio albums Get Born (2003), Shine On (2006) and Shaka Rock (2009) before disbanding in 2012. Get Born is their highest charting work, which peaked at number one in Australia, top 20 in the United Kingdom and top 30 in the United States.

Label(s):

Capitol Records Capitol Records (Region: Australia)
Elektra Records Elektra Records (Region: U.S.A. / Europe)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
30, Very Best Of [Deluxe Edition]

Deep Purple
30, Very Best Of [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation]
3 November 1998
Classic Rock

'30, Very Best Of' is a compilation album by Deep Purple. It was released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band.

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in London in 1967. They are considered to be among the pioneers of hard rock, but their musical approach has changed over the years. Originally formed as a psychedelic rock and progressive rock band, they shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Performer(s):

Rod Evans Rod Evans - Vocals [Member]
Ian Gillan Ian Gillan - Vocals [Member]
David Coverdale David Coverdale - Vocals [Member]
Joey Lynn Turner Joey Lynn Turner - Vocals [Member]
Ritchie Blackmore Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar [Member]
Tommy Bolin Tommy Bolin - Guitar [Member]
Steve Morse Steve Morse - Guitar [Member]
Nick Simper Nick Simper - Bass Guitar [Member]
Roger Glover Roger Glover - Bass Guitar [Member]
Glenn Hughes Glenn Hughes - Vocals / Bass Guitar [Member]
Jon Lord Jon Lord - Keyboard [Member]
Ian Paice Ian Paice - Drums [Member]

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Lunar Strain

In Flames
Lunar Strain

[Album]
1 April 1994
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Lunar Strain' is the debut studio album by In Flames. The album is known for its folk elements, with the inclusion of violins and acoustic guitars along with influences from black metal. It is the only In Flames album to not feature Anders Friden as the vocalist and Bjorn Gelotte as either drummer or lead guitarist. Guitarist Jesper Stromblad plays the drums, while the vocals are sung by Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne, a session musician for In Flames at the time. Coincidentally, Friden was the original vocalist for Dark Tranquillity and he effectively traded places with Stanne in 1995. As of 2010, no members who played on this album are still with the band.

Performer(s):

Mikael Stanne Mikael Stanne - Vocals [Member]

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Skydancer

Dark Tranquillity
Skydancer

[Album]
30 August 1993
Death Metal (Melodic)

'Skydancer' is the debut studio album by Dark Tranquillity. This release was the last recorded output to feature vocalist Anders Friden, later of In Flames, who was fired and replaced by guitarist Mikael Stanne. Incidentally, Mikael Stanne was the lead vocalist on the first In Flames studio album, Lunar Strain. The album is considered one of the formative releases of the melodic death metal genre, and has been praised for its lyrical content, ambition and complexity, though reviewers and some of the band members have also criticised it for its production, as well as its songwriting, which has been described as unfocused.

Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are considered one of the pioneering acts of the Gothenburg metal scene, which also includes bands such as In Flames and At The Gates. After a nearly three-decade long collaboration of four founding members frequent lineup changes between 2016 and 2021 have left only vocalist Mikael Stanne as an original member, together with long-time keyboardist Martin Brandstrom.

Performer(s):

Anders Friden Anders Friden - Vocals [Member]
Mikael Stanne Mikael Stanne - Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Spinefarm Records Spinefarm Records (Region: Europe)

Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
A Moonclad Reflection

Dark Tranquillity
A Moonclad Reflection

[E.P.]
?? April 1992
Death Metal (Melodic)

'A Moonclad Reflection' is the debut E.P. by Dark Tranquility.

Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are considered one of the pioneering acts of the Gothenburg metal scene, which also includes bands such as In Flames and At The Gates. After a nearly three-decade long collaboration of four founding members frequent lineup changes between 2016 and 2021 have left only vocalist Mikael Stanne as an original member, together with long-time keyboardist Martin Brandstrom.


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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Norway
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Otra

In The Woods.
Otra

[Album]
11 April 2025
Progressive Metal

'Otra' is the seventh album by In The Woods.

Label(s):

Prophecy Productions Prophecy Productions (Region: International)

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
A Moonclad Reflection

Dark Tranquillity
A Moonclad Reflection

[E.P.]
?? April 1992
Death Metal (Melodic)

'A Moonclad Reflection' is the debut E.P. by Dark Tranquility.


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.


In The Woods.
Otra

[Album]
11 April 2025
Progressive Metal

'Otra' is the seventh album by In The Woods.

Label(s):

Prophecy Productions Prophecy Productions (Region: International)

L.A. Guns
Leopard Skin

[Album]
4 April 2025
Hard Rock

'Leopard Skin' is the fifteenth album by L.A. Guns.


L.A. Guns
The Devil You Know

[Album]
2019
Hard Rock




L.A. Guns
Made In Milan

[Album]
2018
Hard Rock


L.A. Guns
The Missing Peace

[Album]
2017
Hard Rock


Deep Purple
Deep Purple [HD Version]

[Album]
2016
Classic Rock




The Rolling Stones
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction [Reissue]

[Single; Reissue]
2015
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
In Concert '72 [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Classic Rock


Neil Young
Neil Young [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Folk Rock


Neil Young
On The Beach [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Folk Rock




Neil Young
Harvest [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Folk Rock


Neil Young
Comes A Time [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Folk Rock






The Rolling Stones
Hurricane

[Single; Promotional]
2005
Classic Rock


Icehouse
Primitive Man [Reissue]

[Album]
2004
Rock


Icehouse
Street Cafe And Other Remixed Hits

[Album; Compilation]
2004
Rock


Icehouse
Flowers [Reissue]

[Album]
2004
Rock


L.A. Guns
Rip The Covers Off

[Album]
2004
Hard Rock



Icehouse
Sidewalk [Reissue]

[Album]
2002
Rock


Icehouse
Code Blue [Reissue]

[Album]
2002
Rock


Icehouse
Meltdown

[Album]
2002
Rock


Icehouse
Big Wheel [Reissue]

[Album]
2002
Rock



L.A. Guns
Wasted

[E.P.]
1998
Hard Rock


Queen
The Crown Jewels (25th Anniversary)

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue]
1998
Classic Rock


Icehouse
Full Circle

[Album]
1994
Rock


L.A. Guns
Cuts

[E.P.]
1992
Hard Rock


Icehouse
Great Southern Land

[Album; Compilation]
1989
Rock


Icehouse
Man Of Colours

[Album]
1987
Rock


Icehouse
Measure For Measure

[Album]
1986
Rock


Icehouse
Primitive Man

[Album]
20 September 1982
Rock

'Primitive Man' is the second studio album by Icehouse. In January 1982, Icehouse founder Iva Davies started recording Primitive Man essentially as a solo project. It was co-produced with Keith Forsey, who later worked with Simple Minds and Billy Idol. Eventually released as an Icehouse album, it reached number 3 on the National album charts.

Label(s):

Chrysalis Records Chrysalis Records (Region: Europe)
Regular Records Regular Records (Region: Australia)

Icehouse
Icehouse [U.S. Version]

[Album]
1981
Rock


Frank Zappa
Zoot Allures

[Album]
1976
Classic Rock


Frank Zappa
Apostrophe (')

[Album]
1974
Classic Rock


The Mothers
Over-Nite Sensation

[Album]
1973
Classic Rock


The Mothers
The Grand Wazoo

[Album]
1972
Classic Rock


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