Monster Magnet - Heads Explode
EAC+LOG+CUE | FLAC & Video: 130 MB | Full Artwork | 5% Recovery Info
Label/Cat#: A&M Records # 497 431-2 | Country/Year: Europe 2000
Genre: Rock | Style: Stoner Rock, Heavy Metal

…Monster Magnet's style is heavily influenced by 1970s heavy metal and space rock bands such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Hawkwind and Captain Beyond. In addition to recording covers such as Black Sabbath's "Into the Void" (Master of Reality, 1971) and Hawkwind's "Brainstorm" (Doremi Fasol Latido, 1972), Wyndorf sometimes incorporated elements of space rock staples into his own songs. For instance, the Dopes to Infinity title track borrows some of its lyrics from "Lord of Light" (ibid.), and Superjudge's "Twin Earth" is a reinterpretation of Captain Beyond's "Mesmerization Eclipse" (Captain Beyond, 1972)…

Burtner’s (b. 1970) interest in the whole world of sound originated from his childhood experience growing up in Alaska where the snow, wind and sea create a ceaseless soundscape. This texture finds voice in the landmark ecoacoustic composition Snowprints (2001). In this work, an electronic part created using the sounds of recorded snow sets an environmental noise element in counterpoint with the acoustic instruments. The recorded sounds create a syntax of environmental energy – the result of wind, temperature, and time at play on the snow.

Glasgow’s Scottish Voices have just released Music From 3 Continents on Ravello records. Joined by harpists Jacqueline Pollauf and Helen Thomson, they introduce stunning world premieres of works by Virginia composer Bruce Mahin (b. 1957) and Australian composer Graham Hair (b. 1943). This music combines intricate counterpoint with virtuosic bel canto technique and sparkling harp accompaniment. With an enhanced compact disc -- and an ipad app - containing musical scores, photos, biographies and more information about the singers, listeners can get closer to the performers and the music like never before.

From their self-titled 1973 debut to their most shining moments of the 21st century, here are 30 favorites from one of the most enduring, endlessly electrifying rock bands on Earth! Run-D.M.C.'s boundary-shattering smash version of Walk This Way joins Aerosmith's original plus their hits Dream On; Sweet Emotion; Last Child; Back in the Saddle; Dude (Looks Like a Lady); Angel; Rag Doll; Love in an Elevator; Janie's Got a Gun; What It Takes; Livin' on the Edge; Cryin'; Crazy; Amazing , and more.

The debut release from this Canadian Blues/Rock Band. Feel the raw, soulful, power of this band from the opening notes of "Presence" right through to the final seconds of "Hold on Tight". Imagine AC/DC mixed with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sit back and enjoy…

York Bowen has been described as ‘the English Rachmaninov’. Volume one of the series helped to reassess Bowen’s music, and volume two is sure to develop this further. The distinguished Dutch pianist Joop Celis performs regularly as a solo, chamber and concert artist. Following volume one, International Record Review described Celis as a ‘thoroughly sympathetic advocate of Bowen’s work… powerful and poised, nimble and sensitive’………..This disc an astounding addition to the piano catalogue, both in terms of performance and repertoire.

Franciszek Lessel (1780 – 1838) was born in Puławy (Poland). In 1799 Franciszek Lessel went to study with Joseph Haydn and continued to do until the man's death. He worked as a court musician, headed Warsaw's Amateur Music Society, and gave lessons on how to play the glass harmonica. In later life he largely had non-musical administrative and inspector jobs. Among his most noted pieces is Fantaisie in E minor, which was dedicated to Cecylia Beydale.

Set of songs from the 70s.
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a Scottish singer-songwriter raised partly in London, England and currently residing in Epping.
He is of Scottish and English lineage. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces.
He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album).

Does Jaroussky's sweet soprano capture the elemental intensity of a real castrato? We will never quite know, but seven world premiere aria recordings here expand our understanding of Porpora's skill.