Performens: JETHRO TULL
Album: Aqualung (40th Anniversary Special 2CD Edition)
This Compilation is Owned by
Ⓟ & © 2011 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
© 2011 EMI Records Ltd. 
Markered and distributed by EMI.
Printed in the EU.
Genres: Progressive rock, folk rock, hard rock, blues rock
Format: APE (.cue + Log) lossless
Covers: JPEG, 300 dpi - Full Scan
Total time: 43:31 + 44:51

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40 лет прошло с выхода этого анти-религиозного концепт-альбома! Специальное издание снабжено вторым диском со всевозможными ранее не издававшимися композициями записанными группой в период с 1970 по 1971 года. Оба диска микшированы в Abbey Road студии с оригинальных мастер-лент. Так же в издание входит 32-х страничный буклет с фотографиями и дополнительной информацией на английском языке.

18 октября 1971 года британские арт-рокеры Jethro Tull открыли свое очередное заокеанское турне концертом в нью-йоркском "Мэдисон Сквер Гарден".
В основу программы был положен выпущенный в том же году четвертый по счету альбом группы "Aqualang" (4-е место в национальном хит-параде и 7-е — в американском). Диск этот считается вершиной творчества Jethro Tull. Не обошлось без скандала — впервые за историю рок-музыки концептуальный альбом был полностью посвящен критике современной религии.
Фронтмен Jethro Tull, певец, флейтист и гитарист Иэн Андерсон, создавший эту своеобразную рок-оперу (ему помогала жена Дженни Фрэнке, сама сочинявшая стихи и пьесы), поведал придуманную историю о живущих среди нас никчемных созданиях Аквалангах, ведущих пустую, бездуховную жизнь. Иэн оставил им надежду: испытав сильное душевное потрясение, Акваланг может „прозреть". Комментируя титульную песню альбома о старом Акваланге-оборванце, Андерсон так комментирует ее: „ Возьмите человека, который находится на самом дне — например, бродягу из этой песни. Несмотря ни на что, в нем есть столько же божественного, сколько и в самом Папе Римском". Музыка альбома как нельзя более соответствует эпичности повествования: на фоне чисто роковых гармоний много акустической гитары и знаменитой андерсоновской флейты „с придыханиями". Когда слушаешь композиции этой пластинки в исполнении Лондонского симфонического оркестра, развеиваются последние сомнения в отношении того, называть ли эту музыку классикой.

Digitally remastered and expanded two CD commemorative Collector's Edition of the classic 1971 album, released to coincide with the classic LP's 40th Anniversary. Disc One features a NEW, previously unreleased stereo mix of the album. Disc Two contains additional recordings from 1970-71 and includes unheard stereo mixes. EMI. 2011.

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01. Aqualung (6:37)
02. Cross Eyed Mary (4:07)
03. Cheap Day Return (1:18)
04. Mother Goose (3:50)
05. Wond'ring Aloud (1:52)
06. Up To Me (3:14)
07. My God (7:11)
08. Hymn 43 (3:15)
09. Slipstream (1:08)
10. Locomotive Breath (4:38)
11. Wind Up (5:59)

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Additional 1970 & 1971
Recordings, New stereo mixes
(except tracks 11-14)

01. Lick Your Fingers Clean [New Mix] (2:45)
02. Just Trying To Be [New Mix] (1:37)
03. My God [Early Version] (9:40)
04. Wond'ring Aloud (1:48)
05. Wind Up [Early Version - New Mix] (5:18)
06. Slipstream [Take 2] (0:52)
07. Up The 'Pool [Early Version] (1:09)
08. Wond'ring Aloud, Again [Full Version] (7:04)
09. Life Is A Long Song [New Mix] (3:16)
10. Up The 'Pool [New Mix] (3:09)
11. Dr Bogenbroom (remastered) (2:04)
12. From Later (remastered) (2:04)
13. Nursie (remastered) (1:35)
14. US Radio Spot (0:51)

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Ian Anderson - Vocals, acoustic guitar, flute
Martin Barre - electric guitar, descant recorder
John Evan - piano, organ, mellotron
Jeffrey Hammond (as "Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond") - bass guitar, alto recorder and odd voices

(and backing vocals on "Mother Goose")
Clive Bunker - drums and percussion
Glenn Cornick - bass guitar (played with the band at rehearsals for the album in June 1970, some of which may also have been recording sessions, although he is not credited on the album).

Produced by Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis

All songs written by Ian Anderson except
'Aqualung' lyrics written by Jennie Anderson.
New stereo mixes by Steven Wilson
Mastering by Peter Mew at Abbey Road
Miti track transfers by Kris Burton

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Roxette - The RoxBox 86-06 (2006)

Performer: Roxette
Box: The RoxBox 86-06 (4CD + 2DVD Box Set)
Ⓟ & © 2006 Capitol Records, EMI Music & Roxette Recordings

Catalog#: EMI-946 -3679722
Format: FLAC (Images, cue + log) Lossless
DVD Video: 2 x DVD 5 (4:3)   Audio: DD2.0 -192 kbps
Genre : Rock, Pop-Rock

Cover: JPG, 300dpi - Full Scan

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The Rox Box (Roxette 86-06) - подарочное издание сборника лучших хитов, выпущенное 18 октября 2006 года шведской поп-рок группой Roxette и посвящённое 20-летию творческой деятельности коллектива. Издание оформлено в виде книги нестандартного формата.

Помимо множества ярких и красочных фотографий, а также достаточно подробного текста об истории группы, содержит четыре диска формата CD-Audio и два DVD. На страницах книги (всего 71 страница на очень плотной бумаге) также имеется информация о всех альбомах группы и обновленный каталог их релизов.

The Roxbox 86-06, released on 18 October 2006 is a Boxset from Swedish pop duo Roxette, celebrating 20 years of successful hit singles and albums. It's sister release was their Greatest hits compilation A Collection of Roxette Hits - Their 20 Greatest Songs!. The songs featured in this box set stretch back to Roxette's first release, "Neverending Love", to new songs recorded for the compilation, "One Wish" and "Reveal" also featured in their Greatest hits album. Other songs can also be found in the four CD box set, including unreleased demos and album out-takes. Strangely although every international Roxette single from "Neverending Love" to "Reveal" is included, the album omits the 1994 hit single "Fireworks". Although the reason isn't known it is assumed that Roxette do not like it as it has not appeared on previous compilations. It only appears on it's parent album Crash! Boom! Bang! from 1994, although it is included in remixed form on their album Rarities from 1995. The DVD however does include the video for the track. The album does omit smaller hit singles that were only minor hits in smaller countries such as "I Call Your Name", "Chances" and "Fingertips '93". A DVD of their complete 1993 MTV Unplugged concert featuring previously unseen performances can also be found in this box set.

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CD One • Total Time: 01:17:28

Single from Pearls of Passion, Single from Look Sharp!, Single from Joyride,
Single from the Pretty Woman Soundtrack, Demo and oter....

1. Neverending Love - 3.27
2. Secrets That She Keeps - 3:41
3. Goodbye to You - 4:00
4. Soul Deep - 3:33
5. The Look - 3:57
6. Dressed for Success - 4:12
7. Sleeping Single (From Look Sharp!) 4:38
8. Paint (From Look Sharp!) 3:32
9. Dangerous - 3:51
10. Listen to Your Heart - 5:15
11. The Voice 4:16
12. Cry (Demo) 5:09
13. It Must Have Been Love 4:19
(Single from the Pretty Woman Soundtrack)
14. Joyride (Single from Joyride) 4:01
15. Fading Like a Flower - 3:53
16. Spending My Time (Single from Joyride) 4:36
17. Watercolours in the Rain (From Joyride) 3:39
18. Church of Your Heart (Single from Joyride) 3:23
19. Perfect Day (From Joyride) 4:06

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CD Two • Total Time: 01:17:46

Single from Joyride, Single from Tourism, Single from Crash! Boom! Bang!,
Single from the Super Mario Bros. Soundtrack, Demo and oter...

1. The Big L - 4:28
2. (Do You Get) Excited? 4:17
3. Things will never be the same 4:28
4. The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye - 3:48
5. Love Spins (Demo) 3:31
6. Seduce Me 3:56
7. How Do You Do! 3:11
8. The Heart Shaped Sea 4:32
9. The Rain 4:50
10. Never Is a Long Time 3:46
11. Silver Blue 4:08
12. Come Back (Before You Leave) 4:32
13. Queen of Rain 4:56
14. Almost Unreal 3:58
15. Sleeping in My Car 3:34
16. Crash! Boom! Bang! 4:28
17. Vulnerable 4:29
18. The First Girl on the Moon 2:57
19. I'm Sorry 3:11

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CD Three • Total Time: 01:19:11
Single from Crash! Boom! Bang!, Single from Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus!,
Single from Have a Nice Day, Abbey Road Sessions, Demo and oter Songs.

1. Run to You - 3:38

2. See Me - 3:45
3. June Afternoon - 4:11
4. You Don't Understand Me - 4:27
5. She Doesn't Live Here Anymore - 4:04
6. I Don't Want To Get Hurt - 4:17
7. Always Breaking My Heart - 3:07
8. Help - 2.57
9. Wish I Could Fly - 4:42
10. You Can't Put Your Arms Around...- 3:33
11. Waiting for the Rain - 3:38
12. Anyone - 4:32
13. Stars - 3:57
14. Salvation - 4:38
15. Cooper - 4:20
16. Beautiful Things - 3:50
17. It Hurts - 3:52
18. Little Miss Sorrow - 3:57
19. Happy Together - 3:56
20. Staring at the Ground - 3:50

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CD four • Total Time: 01:14:07

Demo; B-side to "Stars", Single from Room Service,
Single from The Ballad Hits, Single; recorded 2006 and oters..

1. 7Twenty7 - 3:27
2. It Will Take a Long Long Time - 3:59
3. Anyone/I Love How You Love Me - 4:12
4. Myth" (Demo) 4:25
5. New World - 4:38
6. Better Off on Her Own - 2:51
7. Real Sugar - 3:17
8. The Centre of the Heart - 3:23
9. Milk and Toast and Honey - 4:04
10. Jefferson (From Room Service) - 3:58
11. Little Girl (From Room Service) - 3:39
12. The Weight of the World - 2:52
13. Every Day - 3:25
14. Bla Bla Bla Bla (You Broke My Heart) - 4:36
15. A Thing About You - 3:49
16. Breathe - 4.34
17. Opportunity Nox - 3:01
18. All I Ever Wanted - 4:16
19. One Wish - 3:03
20. Reveal - 3:43

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 DVD • Side One ☆ All The Roxette Videos! ☆ Time: 02:30:04

Tracklist:   ♪ Neverending Love • Soul Deep • I Call Your Name • Chances • The Look • Dressed For Success • Listen To Your Heart • Dangerous • It Must Have Been Love • Joyride • Fading Like A Flower • Spending My Time • (Do You Get) Excited • Church Of Your Heart • The Big L. • How Do You Do! • Queen Of Rain • Almost Unreal • Fingertips '93 • Fireworks • Sleeping In My Car • Crash! Boom! Bang! • Run To You • Vulnerable • June Afternoon • You Don'T Understand Me • She Doesn'T Live Here Anymore • Un Dia Sin Ti • Wish I Could Fly • Stars • Salvation • Anyone • Real Sugar • The Centre Of The Heart • Milk And Toast And Honey • A Thing About You

 DVD • Side Two ☆ MTV Unplugged TV Show! ☆ Time: 00:53:15

Recorded live at Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden, Jan. 9, 1993

Tracklist:   ♪ The Loock  ♪ Queen Of Rain ♪ Hotblooded ♪ Interview ♪ I Never Loved A Man ♪ It Must Have Been Love ♪ Fingertips ♪ Interview ♪ Heart Of Gold  ♪ Church Of Your Heart ♪ Listen To Your Heart ♪ Interview ♪ Here Comes The Weekend ♪ Joyride ♪ So You Wanna Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star ♪ Dangerous ♪ Spending My Time ♪ The Heart Shaped Sea ♪ Cry ♪ Watercolours in the Rain ♪ Surrender ♪ Fading Like A Flower (Every Time You Leave) ♪ Perfect Day

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