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At Pompeii (MCMLXXII)

Pink Floyd - At Pompeii (MCMLXXII) (2025)

[Classic Rock]

United Kingdom

Rating - 4 Stars

There is precious little live material from the early years of Pink Floyd available, so for that reason the 'Live At Pompeii' film, originally released back in 1972, has been repackaged and reissued in varying levels of quality for decades. Finally in 2025 it has received the attention it deserved in a full 4K make over, but more importantly it has finally been given an official stand-alone soundtrack release to accompany. The core tracks were officially released previously in The Early Years boxed set (2016), but here they have been given the sonic treatment they deserve - by being remixed by the amazing Steven Wilson. The album opens with a short introduction of feedback and drums before launching into the epic 'Echoes'. Only half the song plays through, ending early to move into the moody 'Careful With That Axe, Eugene'. Both songs are played with precision, although the live vocals are a little flat compared to the studio version. The guitars cut through louder and heavier than expected, and bass drives the tracks with that wholly Pink Floyd groove. 'One Of These Days' is punchy, and really leaps out with an energy that wasn't on early releases of the material. 'Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun' is a long, brooding affair that is a more experimental in nature than the album version. In fact, anyone that has seen the film will know that some of the longer songs do tend to 'meander' a bit from time to time, but this was very representative of their live shows of the period. The penultimate track of the soundtrack, 'Mademoiselle Nobs', is an odd little ditty played to the singing of a howling dog. In the film it was short interlude to the band in the studio, whereas here it does feel very out of place, and almost breaks the momentum of the tracks. The second part of 'Echoes' closes the performance, and it builds to a great climax. The only production decision that could be deemed questionable is breaking 'Echoes' into two separate parts, but this is serving as a soundtrack to the film after all, and that is how the song was presented on screen. That aside, the sound quality and mixing of the album is wonderful, beautifully transforming something captured over 50 years ago onto portable 8-track into a piece of art still relevant today. In particular, Nick Mason's drums have a thunderous rumble driving the whole album. As a whole, the performances here are quite flawless - but although recorded in October 1971, it would be incorrect to say the band was in their prime here. That was still to come with their breakthrough album The Dark Side Of The Moon close to two years away. Instead what this shows is band that is so rehearsed they are locked together as one. They are finding their way through early growing pains and discovering the sound that would eventually define them. It took Pink Floyd longer than most bands to do that, but the great part is we get to hear that journey as they travelled it - and this great concert is part of that. It will never be an album marked as essential in the bands discography, but it is certainly still worthy of attention.


Artists: New Additions

These are new artists added this week.

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Sacrifice
Sacrifice Logo Sacrifice

Sacrifice

Thrash Metal

Sacrifice is a Canadian thrash metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band was formed by guitarists Rob Urbinati and Joe Rico in 1983. The band released four studio albums before parting ways in 1993. After coming back together to play a reunion concert in 2006, they released their fifth studio album The Ones I Condemn (2009).

Canada


Core Discographies: New Additions

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

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

Click on any links below to see release details.


United States MP3
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UNATONED

Machine Head
UNATONED

[Album]
25 April 2025
Groove Metal

'Unatoned' (stylized as UNATONED) is the eleventh studio album by Machine Head. It is the band's first album to feature drummer Matt Alston and guitarist Reece Scruggs.

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]

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Canada MP3
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Available
Volume Six

Sacrifice
Volume Six

[Album]
21 February 2025
Thrash Metal

'Volume Six' is the sixth studio album by Sacrifice. It comes 16 years after previous album The Ones I Condemn (2009).

Sacrifice is a Canadian thrash metal band from Toronto, Ontario. The band was formed by guitarists Rob Urbinati and Joe Rico in 1983. The band released four studio albums before parting ways in 1993. After coming back together to play a reunion concert in 2006, they released their fifth studio album The Ones I Condemn (2009).


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

The Rolling Stones
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

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]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Great Western Valkyrie

Rival Sons
Great Western Valkyrie

[Album]
6 June 2015
Rock

'Great Western Valkyrie' is the fourth studio album by Rival Sons. The album is the first to feature new bass player Dave Beste in place of founding member Robin Everhart. It garnered positive reviews from critics who praised the band's musicianship in recapturing late 60s hard rock. It peaked within the top 40 of countries like Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K., and spawned three singles.

Rival Sons is a rock band formed in Long Beach, California, in 2009 and also affiliated with Nashville, Tennessee.


United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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Early Takes, Volume 1

George Harrison
Early Takes, Volume 1

[Album; Compilation]
1 May 2012
Classic Rock

'Early Takes, Volume 1' is a compilation album of outtakes and demo recordings by George Harrison. It was released posthumously. The recordings appeared in Martin Scorsese's 2011 documentary film George Harrison, Living In The Material World and were originally issued as part of the deluxe version of the DVD release. Producer Giles Martin compiled the album, working with engineer Paul Hicks. The majority of the tracks date from the sessions for Harrison's 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass.

George Harrison (25 February 1943 - 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. He embraced Indian culture and helped broaden the scope of popular music through his incorporation of Indian instrumentation and Hindu-aligned spirituality in The Beatles' work. After The Beatles disbanded, Harrison released the triple album All Things Must Pass (1970), a critically acclaimed work that introduced his signature sound as a solo artist, the slide guitar. He also organised the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh with Indian musician Ravi Shankar, a precursor to later benefit concerts such as Live Aid. A lifelong smoker, Harrison died of cancer in 2001 at the age of 58, two years after surviving a knife attack by an intruder at his home.

Performer(s):

George Harrison George Harrison - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Resolution

Lamb Of God
Resolution

[Album]
24 January 2012
Groove Metal

'Resolution' is the seventh studio album by Lamb Of God.

Lamb Of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 as Burn The Priest, the group is considered a significant member of the new wave of American heavy metal movement. In 2016, the staff of Loudwire named them the 39th-best metal band of all time.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
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Ki

Devin Townsend Project
Ki

[Album]
25 May 2009
Progressive Metal

'Ki' is the eleventh studio album by Devin Townsend, and the first album in the four part Devin Townsend Project series. It includes themes of self-control and sobriety, and is musically subtler than much of Devin Townsend's previous work, consisting of ambient rock music interlaced with tentative bursts of heavy metal.

Devin Garrett Townsend (born May 5, 1972) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He founded extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad and was its primary songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist from 1994 to 2007. He has also had an extensive solo career and has released 30+ albums across all of his projects.

Performer(s):

Devin Townsend Devin Townsend - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Norway MP3
Available FLAC
Available
True Norwegian Black Metal (Live In Grieghallen)

Gorgoroth
True Norwegian Black Metal (Live In Grieghallen)

[Album]
28 June 2008
Black Metal

'True Norwegian Black Metal (Live in Grieghallen) is a live album by Gorgoroth. It was recorded live in the studio at Grieghallen Lydstudio in Bergen and Threeman Recordings in Stockholm. The songs on the album represented the most commonly played songs in Gorgoroth's live set. Most of the album was recorded before the departure of vocalist Gaahl and bass guitarist King ov Hell, who had intended to use the band's name and assets. The bass guitar (originally performed by King ov Hell) was later re-recorded by guitarist and band founder Infernus. Infernus dedicated the album to the late Jon Nodtveidt of Dissection.

Label(s):

Regain Records Regain Records (Region: International)

Location(s):


United States MP3
Available FLAC
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Stop Drop And Roll!!!

Foxboro Hot Tubs
Stop Drop And Roll!!!

[Album]
22 April 2008
Punk Rock

'Stop Drop And Roll!!!' is the debut studio album by Foxboro Hot Tubs. The band is a side project of Green Day, created around the time they were writing the 21st Century Breakdown (2009) album. It is more garage rock than the usual Green Day punk rock sound.

Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, with drummer Tre Cool joining in 1990. In 1994, their major-label debut 'Dookie' became a breakout success and eventually shipped over 10 million copies in the U.S. Alongside fellow California punk bands Bad Religion, The Offspring, Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise and Social Distortion, Green Day is credited with popularizing mainstream interest in punk rock in the U.S. They have sold roughly 75 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists.


United Kingdom MP3
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Rock Of Ages, The Definitive Collection

Def Leppard
Rock Of Ages, The Definitive Collection

[Album; Compilation]
17 May 2005
Hard Rock

'Rock Of Ages, The Definitive Collection' is the second compilation album by Def Leppard. The two-disc anthology featuring 35 hit songs by the band. The album charted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1976. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). They established themselves as part of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) of the early 1980s. Their greatest commercial success came between the early 1980s and early 1990s. As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and have two albums with RIAA diamond certification, making them one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling more than 10 million copies in the U.S.


Canada MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Back To Basics

Anvil
Back To Basics

[Album]
29 March 2004
Heavy Metal

'Back To Basics' is the twelfth studio album by Anvil.

Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. The band have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica. Anvil's antics on and off stage, the setbacks they suffered, and their determination to keep going have been compared to the fictional band Spinal Tap.


Germany MP3
Available FLAC
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Moment Of Glory

Scorpions with The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Moment Of Glory

[Album]
29 August 2000
Hard Rock

'Moment Of Glory' is an album by Scorpions, recorded in collaboration with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The album features re-arranged songs from the Scorpions repertoire, as well as classical interludes. Initially, English composer Andrew Powell was asked to provide arrangements and Michael Kamen was designated next for the orchestral material. After the latter gave up the job in order to work with Metallica for their album S&M, finally the Austrian arranger and conductor Christian Kolonovits proved to be the right collaborator.

Scorpions are a German hard rock band formed in Hanover in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker. They are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands.


Australia MP3
Available FLAC
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Demon Flower

Hunters & Collectors
Demon Flower

[Album]
16 May 1994
Rock

'Demon Flower' is the eighth studio album by Hunters & Collectors. It was co-produced by the band with Nick Mainsbridge, reaching No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association. It also peaked at No. 9 on the New Zealand Albums Chart.


United States MP3
Available FLAC
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The Hell Of Steel, Best Of

Manowar
The Hell Of Steel, Best Of

[Album; Compilation]
2 May 1994
Heavy Metal

'The Hell Of Steel, Best Of' is a compilation album by Manowar. It was released by Atlantic Records due to contractual obligations and featured 14 tracks from albums released under the Atlantic label. The band does not consider it an official release.

Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy (particularly sword and sorcery) and mythology (particularly Norse mythology and Greco-Roman mythology), as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and its core audience. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound. In 1984, the band was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance, a record which they have since broken on two occasions. They also hold the world record for the longest heavy metal concert after playing for five hours and 1 minute in Bulgaria (at Kavarna Rock Fest) in 2008.

Label(s):

Atlantic Records Atlantic Records (Region: International)

Australia MP3
Available FLAC
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Collected Works

Hunters & Collectors
Collected Works

[Album; Compilation]
19 November 1990
Rock

'Collected Works' is the first compilation album by Hunters & Collectors. It includes material from their previous six studio albums as well as a re-recording of 'Throw Your Arms Around Me', which was released as a single. The album peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart and No. 26 on the New Zealand Albums Chart.


Sweden MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Odyssey

Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force
Odyssey

[Album]
8 April 1988
Heavy Metal

'Odyssey' is the fourth studio album by Yngwie Malmsteen. The album reached No. 40 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for eighteen weeks, as well as reaching the top 50 in five other countries. It remains Malmsteen's highest-charting release on the Billboard 200.

Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerback, 30 June 1963) is a Swedish guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical playing style in heavy metal, and has released 20+ studio albums in a career spanning over 40 years. In August 2009, Time magazine named Malmsteen No. 9 on its list of the 10 best electric guitar players of all-time.

Performer(s):

Bob Daisley Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Venom
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

[Album]
?? December 1986
Black Metal

'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' is a live album released by Venom. It contains partial recordings of two different concerts with two different setlists. The title Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is German for 'A Little Night Music', and is taken from Mozart's piece of the same name.

Venom are an English heavy metal band formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1978. Coming to prominence towards the end of the New Wave Of British heavy Metal (NWOBHM), their first two albums are considered major influences on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. Their second album proved influential enough that its title was used as the name of the black metal genre; as a result, Venom were part of the early wave of the genre, along with Mercyful Fate and Bathory.

Location(s):

The Ritz (New York) The Ritz (New York) Some tracks.

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Off The Beaten Track

The Stranglers
Off The Beaten Track

[Album; Compilation]
8 September 1986
Punk

'Off The Beaten Track' is a compilation album by The Stranglers. The compilation collects tracks which were originally only available as the A-side or B-sides to various 7'' vinyl singles released by United Artists and Liberty. The collection reached No. 80 in the U.K. Albums Chart in September 1986.


United States MP3
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Van Halen II

Van Halen
Van Halen II

[Album]
23 March 1979
Hard Rock

'Van Halen II' is the second studio album by Van Halen. It peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. It had sold almost six million copies in the United States alone.

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. in 1973. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthony. In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years. Roth returned in 2006, and Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded. As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA's list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the U.S. and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time.

Performer(s):

David Lee Roth David Lee Roth - Vocals [Member]
Eddie Van Halen Eddie Van Halen - Guitar [Member]
Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Impeckable

Budgie
Impeckable

[Album]
17 February 1978
Hard Rock

'Impeckable' is the seventh album by Budgie. Guitarist Tony Bourge left the band after the album was released.

Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.

Label(s):

A&M Records A&M Records (Region: International)

United States MP3
Available FLAC
Available
Van Halen

Van Halen
Van Halen

[Album]
10 February 1978
Hard Rock

'Van Halen' is the debut studio album by Van Halen. Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in rock music, the album was a major commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. It has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States, receiving a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and making it one of the best-selling albums in the country.

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, U.S.A. in 1973. Credited with restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene, Van Halen was known for their energetic live performances and the virtuosity of their guitarist, Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen, his brother, drummer Alex Van Halen, lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and bassist Michael Anthony. In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years. Roth returned in 2006, and Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded. As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA's list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the U.S. and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time.

Performer(s):

David Lee Roth David Lee Roth - Vocals [Member]
Eddie Van Halen Eddie Van Halen - Guitar [Member]
Alex Van Halen Alex Van Halen - Drums [Member]

Label(s):

Warner Bros. Records Warner Bros. Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules

Budgie
If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules

[Album]
23 April 1976
Hard Rock

'If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules' is the sixth album by Budgie. The album is the band's first new release with A&M Records, having signed with them in late 1975 to distribute the U.S. pressings of Bandolier (1975). Musically, the album is significantly more subdued and polished than their earlier, heavier releases, exploring new experimental territory, which they would also continue to develop on their next release, Impeckable (1978).

Budgie were a hard rock band from Cardiff, Wales, U.K. The band formed in 1967, and recorded a demo the following year. In 1971, their first album was blues-oriented hard rock. Later records found them gradually moving into a harder and more aggressive sound. The band, usually a classic power trio with the occasional keyboard player, released ten albums between 1971 and 1982, attracting a fair number of fans and achieving modest commercial success.

Label(s):

A&M Records A&M Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
Available
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)

Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Sir James Paul McCartney [CH MBE] (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads, and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in modern music history. McCartney has had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the U.S. His honours include an appointment as a Member Of The Order Of The British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of ?800 million.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

United Kingdom MP3
Available FLAC
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The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Mono]

Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Mono]

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Sir James Paul McCartney [CH MBE] (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads, and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in modern music history. McCartney has had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the U.S. His honours include an appointment as a Member Of The Order Of The British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of ?800 million.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

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 States
MP3
Complete
FLAC
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UNATONED

Machine Head
UNATONED

[Album]
25 April 2025
Groove Metal

'Unatoned' (stylized as UNATONED) is the eleventh studio album by Machine Head. It is the band's first album to feature drummer Matt Alston and guitarist Reece Scruggs.

Performer(s):

Rob Flynn Rob Flynn - Vocals / Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Nuclear Blast Records Nuclear Blast Records (Region: International)

Canada
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Volume Six

Sacrifice
Volume Six

[Album]
21 February 2025
Thrash Metal

'Volume Six' is the sixth studio album by Sacrifice. It comes 16 years after previous album The Ones I Condemn (2009).


United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
On Air

The Rolling Stones
On Air

[Album; Compilation]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

The Rolling Stones
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

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]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

Sweden
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Odyssey

Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force
Odyssey

[Album]
8 April 1988
Heavy Metal

'Odyssey' is the fourth studio album by Yngwie Malmsteen. The album reached No. 40 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and remained on that chart for eighteen weeks, as well as reaching the top 50 in five other countries. It remains Malmsteen's highest-charting release on the Billboard 200.

Performer(s):

Bob Daisley Bob Daisley - Bass Guitar [Member]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Venom
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

[Album]
?? December 1986
Black Metal

'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' is a live album released by Venom. It contains partial recordings of two different concerts with two different setlists. The title Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is German for 'A Little Night Music', and is taken from Mozart's piece of the same name.

Location(s):

The Ritz (New York) The Ritz (New York) Some tracks.

United Kingdom
MP3
Complete
FLAC
Complete
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)

Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

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The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Mono]

Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Mono]

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Digital Library: New Additions

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Sacrifice
Volume Six

[Album]
21 February 2025
Thrash Metal

'Volume Six' is the sixth studio album by Sacrifice. It comes 16 years after previous album The Ones I Condemn (2009).



David Bowie
At The Kit Kat Klub (Live New York 99)

[Album; Live]
2021
Classic Rock


David Bowie
No Trendy Rechauffe (Live Birmingham 95)

[Album; Live]
2020
Classic Rock


David Bowie
Something In The Air (Live Paris 99)

[Album; Live]
2020
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Goats Head Soup [50th Anniversary Edition / HD Version]

[Album; Reissue; Deluxe Edition]
2020
Classic Rock


Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Colorado [HD Version]

[Album]
5 October 2019
Folk Rock


The Rolling Stones
Honk [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
19 April 2019
Classic Rock



The Rolling Stones
On Air

[Album; Compilation]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

The Rolling Stones
On Air [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition]
1 December 2017
Classic Rock

'On Air' is a compilation album by The Rolling Stones. The standard versions of the album contain 18 recordings of the band aired on the BBC in 1963-1965. Deluxe editions of the album contain an additional 14 tracks. It emerged 20 years after initial newspaper reports that such an album could be forthcoming.

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]

Label(s):

Polydor Records Polydor Records (Region: International)
ABKCO ABKCO (Region: International)

Jimi Hendrix
Machine Gun, The Fillmore East (First Show 12/31/1969) [HD Version]

[Album; Live]
30 August 2016
Classic Rock

Performer(s):

Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix - Vocals / Guitar [Member]
Billy Cox Billy Cox - Bass Guitar [Member]
Buddy Miles Buddy Miles - Drums [Member]


Deep Purple
Live In Verona

[Album; Live]
2014
Classic Rock


George Harrison
Dark Horse [HD Version]

[Album]
2014
Classic Rock


George Harrison
The Apple Years (1968-1975) [HD Version]

[Albums; Boxed Set; Reissue; Remasters]
22 September 2014
Classic Rock

'The Apple Years (1968-1975)' is a box set of albums by George Harrison. The set compiles all of Harrison's studio albums that were originally issued on The Beatles' Apple record label, along with some unreleased bonus tracks.


The Who
Hits 50! [Deluxe Edition]

[Album; Compilation; Deluxe Edition]
2014
Classic Rock


Jimi Hendrix
People, Hell And Angels [HD Version]

[Album; Compilation]
2013
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.S. Mono, HD Version]

[Album; Reissue]
2 March 2011
Classic Rock

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 [Guest]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

The Rolling Stones
12 x 5 [U.S., Mono, HD Version]

[Album; Reissue]
2 March 2011
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 [Guest]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

The Rolling Stones
December's Children (And Everybody's) [U.S., HD Version]

[Album; Reissue]
2 March 2011
Classic Rock

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 [Guest]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

The Rolling Stones
Out Of Our Heads [U.K. Mono, HD Version]

[Album; Reissue]
2 March 2011
Classic Rock

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 [Guest]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

The Who
Live At The Royal Albert Hall

[Album; Live]
2003
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
Listen, Learn, Read On

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
2002
Classic Rock


Deep Purple
This Time Around Live In Tokyo

[Album]
2001
Classic Rock


Various Artists
Stone Cold Queen

[Album]
2001
Classic Rock


Queen
Greatest Hits III

[Album; Compilation]
1999
Classic Rock


Queen
Queen Rocks

[Album; Compilation]
1997
Classic Rock



Queen
Made In Heaven

[Album]
1995
Classic Rock


The Who
Thirty Years Of Maximum R&B

[Album; Compilation; Boxed Set]
1994
Classic Rock



Queen
Greatest Hits I & II

[Album; Compilation]
1992
Classic Rock


Queen
Live At Wembley '86

[Album; Live]
1992
Classic Rock


Queen
Innuendo

[Album]
1991
Classic Rock


Queen
The Miracle

[Album]
1989
Classic Rock


Queen
At The Beeb

[Album]
1989
Classic Rock


Queen
Live Magic

[Album; Live]
1986
Classic Rock


Queen
A Kind Of Magic

[Album]
1986
Classic Rock


The Who
Who's Missing

[Album; Compilation]
1985
Classic Rock


Queen
The Works

[Album]
1984
Classic Rock


Queen
Hot Space

[Album]
1982
Classic Rock


Queen
Flash Gordon (Soundtrack)

[Album; Soundtrack]
1980
Classic Rock


Queen
Queen's First E.P.

[E.P.]
1977
Classic Rock


Jimi Hendrix
No Such Animal

[Single]
1970
Classic Rock


The Who
Magic Bus, The Who On Tour [U.S.]

[Album; Compilation]
?? September 1968
Classic Rock

'Magic Bus, The Who On Tour' is a compilation album by The Who. It was released as the band's fourth album in the United States on Decca to capitalize on the success of their single of the same name. It peaked at #39 on the Billboard 200. The somewhat deceptive title implies that the songs were recorded live, but all recordings are studio tracks.


Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Paul McCartney and The George Martin Orchestra
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording) [Mono]

[Album; Soundtrack]
6 January 1967
Classic Rock

'The Family Way' is a soundtrack album composed by Paul McCartney, produced and arranged by George Martin, and credited to The George Martin Orchestra". It is the soundtrack to the 1966 film The Family Way, directed by Roy Boulting and starring Hayley Mills. It consists of Martin's arrangements of music composed by Paul McCartney especially for the project.

Label(s):

Decca Records Decca Records (Region: U.K.)
London Records London Records (Region: U.S.A.)

Cleo
To Know Him Is To Love Him

[Single]
17 January 1964
Classic Rock


Various Artists
Saturday Club [Mono]

[Album; Selected Tracks; Compilation]
24 January 1964
Classic Rock


The Rolling Stones
Poison Ivy [Cancelled / Mono]

[Single]
26 August 1963
Classic Rock

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]
Andrew Loog Oldham Andrew Loog Oldham - Production [Producer]

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