The Tickle Test Dos: May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Alfred Hause & His Orchestra - The Best Continental Tango (1966) {1986 TF Japan}

Alfred Hause & His Orchestra - The Best Continental Tango (1966) {1986 TF Japan}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 292 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 136 mb
Genre: easy listening

The Best Continental Tango is a 1966 album by Alfred Hause & His Orchestra. This was released in Japan on CD in 1986 by the TF label.

01. Song Of The Pearlfisher (3:17)
02. I Kiss Your Hand, Madame (2:24)
03. Il Pleut Sur La Route (3:03)
04. Blue Tango (2:46)
05. Tango Of Roses (2:47)
06. La Cumparsita (2:29)
07. Blauer Himmel (3:25)
08. Jalousie (2:35)
09. Tango Notturno (3:19)
10. In Einer Kleinen Konditorei (2:09)
11. Adios Pampa Mia (3:27)
12. Caminito (2:13)
13. A Media Luz (2:21)
14. Hor Mein Lied, Violetta (2:29)
15. Isle Of Capri (3:07)
16. Ole Guapa (2:44)
17. Un Violon Dans La Nuit (2:30)
18. Lamento Gitano (3:00)
19. Tango Du Reve (3:24)
20. Orchids In The Moonlight (2:22)

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VA - Jazz Me Tonight (2019)

Jazz Me Tonight is a 2019 compilation of soothing jazz to get you to the right place. This is a digital release which does not list a label.

01. Joe Williams - In The Evening (When The Sun Goes Down)
02. Michael Brecker - Evening Faces
03. Spyro Gyra - When Evening Falls
04. Quincy Jones & His Orchestra - Evening In Paris
05. Grant Green - Round About Midnight
06. Bud Shank & Bob Cooper - In The Blue Of The Evening
07. Ella Fitzgerald - Blues In The Night
08. The George Shearing Quintet - Midnight In The Air
09. Art Tatum - Dancing In The Dark
10. Booker Ervin - Deep Night
11. Dorothy Ashby - Little Sunflower
12. Joe Henderson - Out Of The Night
13. Kenny Dorham - Night Watch
14. Ravi Coltrane & Julie Patton - At Night
15. Lou Donaldson - Midnight Creeper
16. Ben Webster & Oscar Peterson - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
17. Wes Montgomery - Midnight Mood
18. Billie Holiday - Darn That Dream
19. Ramsey Lewis - Good Night
20. Oliver Nelson - Midnight Blue
21. Wayne Shorter with Curtis Fuller, James Spaulding, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter & Joe Chambers - Miyako
22. Nina Simone - Night Song
23. Sonny Clark - Deep In A Dream
24. Dizzy Gillespie - There Is No Greater Love
25. Shirley Horn - In The Dark

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Scanner - Terminal Earth (1989) {Noise International West Germany}

Scanner - Terminal Earth (1989) {Noise International West Germany}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 350 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 122 mb
Genre: heavy metal, speed metal

Terminal Earth is the 1989 album by German metal band Scanner. This is the West German pressing released by Noise International.

01. The Law (4:17)
02. Not Alone (3:52)
03. Wonder (4:07)
04. Buy or Die (4:59)
05. Telemania (4:19)
06. Touch the Light (5:02)
07. Terminal Earth (3:51)
08. From the Dust of Ages (9:25)
09. The Challenge (4:35)
10. L.A.D.Y (4:36)

S.L. Coe - vocals
Axel "A.J." Julius - guitars
Wolfgang Kolorz - drums
Martin Bork - bass
Tom Sopha - guitars
Mischa Gerlach - keyboards, samples

Produced by Frank Bornemann & Eric Dumsch
Engineered & mixed by Eric Dumsch, assisted by Sven Conquest

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Bill Evans - Soul Insider (2000) {ESC}

Bill Evans - Soul Insider (2000) {ESC}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 431 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 139 mb
Genre: soul jazz, fusion, smooth jazz

Soul Insider is the 2000 compact disc by American jazz saxophonist Bill Evans. This was released on the ESC label.

01. Vans Joint
02. Cool Eddie
03. Lose My Number
04. Cheeks
05. You Sure Look Good To Me
06. Big Mama
07. Sneaky
08. Gimme Some
09. Older Days
10. Thump
11. The Shorty Shuffle

Bill Evans - soprano, tenor, alto and britone saxophones, vocoder
Steve Jordan - drums
Don Alias - percussion
Dean Brown - guitar
James Genus - bass
Tim Lefebvre - bass
Conrad Herwig - trombone
Ricky Peterson - piano, Hammond organ
John Scofield - guitar
Lew Soloff - trumpet
Les McCann - Vocals
Vaneese Thomas - background vocals

Produced by Bill Evans
Mixed by Phil Magnotti
Mastered by Ted Jensen

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Ralph Santolla - Shaolin Monks In The Temple Of Metal (2002) {Frontiers}

Ralph Santolla - Shaolin Monks In The Temple Of Metal (2002) {Frontiers}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 234 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 79 mb
Genre: rock, metal

Shaolin Monks In The Temple Of Metal is the 2002 CD by American guitarist Ralph Santolla. This was released by the Frontiers label.

1. Red Baron (4:54)
2. Hotrik's (4:03)
3. The Creme De Menthe Incident (3:40)
4. Starlight (3:50)
5. Mightiness (Part I) (5:38)
6. Sartori (3:33)
7. Echelon (3:27)
8. What Might Have Been (4:57)

Ralph Santolla - guitars
Tere Bertke - bass
Mark Prator - drums

Engineered by Mark Prator & Ralph Santolla
Mixed by Murray Daigle

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Grayceon - Pearl And The End Of Days (EP) (2013) {The Flenser}

Grayceon - Pearl And The End Of Days (EP) (2013) {The Flenser}
WEB Rip | FLAC with auCDtect | scans | 194 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 61 mb
Genre: progressive rock

Pearl And The End Of Days is a 2013 2-song EP by San Francisco progressive rock trio Grayceon. This comes from The Flenser.

1. Pearl (10:11)
2. End Of Days (17:21)

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Vangelis - The Best Of… (2002) {Camden/BMG Australia}

Vangelis - The Best Of… (2002) {Camden/BMG Australia}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 408 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 171 mb
Genre: electronic, synth pop, ambient

The Best Of Vangelis is the 2002 compilation CD by artist Vangelis. This was released by Camden via BMG Australia.

01. Spiral
02. Pulstar
03. Freefall
04. Sword Of Orion
05. Alpha
06. Ballad
07. To The Unknown Man
08. So Long Ago, So Clear
09. Shine For Me
10. Mare Tranquillitatis
11. Dervish D
12. Theme From The TV Series "Cosmos" (Heaven And Hell 3rd Movement)
13. 12 O'Clock
14. Bacchanale

Tracks 8 & 9 featuring Jon Anderson

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Boris Vian - The French Jazz Legend (2020) {Master Tape}

Boris Vian - The French Jazz Legend (2020) {Master Tape}
WEB Rip | FLAC (no log) | scans | 207 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 90 mb
Genre: jazz

The French Jazz Legend is a 2020 compilation by French jazz legend Boris Vian. This was released by Master Tape.

01. Le Déserteur
02. Cinématographe
03. Fais-Moi Mal Johnny
04. Je Bois
05. Java Des Bombes Atomiques
06. J'Suis Snob
07. On N'est Pas Là (Pour Se Faire Engueuler)
08. Le Petit Commerce
09. Complainte Du Progrès
10. Va T'faire Cuire Un oeuf Man
11. Bourrée De Complexes
12. La Java Martienne
13. Dis-Moi Que Tu M'aimes
14. Je n'peux pas m'empêcher
15. Les Joyeux Bouchers

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Jerry Goldsmith - Bad Girls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1994) {Fox}

Jerry Goldsmith - Bad Girls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1994) {Fox}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 206 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 88 mb
Genre: soundtrack

This is the original motion picture soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith to the film Bad Girls. This was released in 1994 by Fox Records.

01. The John (2:18)
02. The Hanging (3:17)
03. Bank Job (4:54)
04. Jail Break (3:26)
05. No Money (2:08)
06. Ambush (5:45)
07. I Shot Him (2:35)
08. Josh's Death (3:42)
09. No Bullets (3:51)
10. My Land (6:50)

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Dum Dum Girls - Only In Dreams (2011) {Sub Pop}

Dum Dum Girls - Only In Dreams (2011) {Sub Pop}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 254 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 80 mb
Genre: indie rock

Only In Dreams is the 2011 album by Los Angeles indie rock band Dum Dum Girls. This comes through Sub Pop.

01. Always Looking (2:20)
02. Bedroom Eyes (3:55)
03. Just A Creep (2:57)
04. In My Head (3:49)
05. Heartbeat (Take It Away) (2:51)
06. Caught In One (3:47)
07. Coming Down (6:30)
08. Wasted Away (3:40)
09. Teardrops On My Pillow (2:51)
10. Hold Your Hand (3:57)

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Michael Jackson - Heal The World Tour '92 (1994) {Christie}

Michael Jackson - Heal The World Tour '92 (1994) {Christie}
WEB Rip | FLAC (no log)| scans | 474 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 153 mb
Genre: pop, soul, R&B

Heal The World Tour '92 is a 1994 bootleg CD by American singer Michael Jackson, recorded in Bucharest. This was released by the Christie label.

01. Heal The World (9:04)
02. Will You Be There (9:36)
03. Black And White (4:35)
04. Billie Jean (7:51)
05. Beat It (7:27)
06. Jam (6:19)
07. Smooth Criminal (5:44)
08. I Just Can´t Stop Loving You (7:00) L
09. I´ll Be There (4:58)
10. Thriller (6:07)

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Parker/Guy/Lytton + Peter Evans - Scenes In The House Of Music (2010) {Clean Feed}

Parker/Guy/Lytton + Peter Evans - Scenes In The House Of Music (2010) {Clean Feed}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 375 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 147 mb
Genre: jazz, free jazz, free improvisation

Scenes In The House Of Music is a 2010 collaborative album between Evan Parker, Barry Guy and Paul Lytton with Peter Evans. This was released on Portuguese label Clean Feed.

1. Presentation (1:14)
2. Scene 1 (12:11)
3. Scene 2 (13:13)
4. Scene 3 (12:21)
5. Scene 4 (13:48)
6. Scene 5 (13:34)

Evan Parker – Tenor and soprano saxophones
Peter Evans – trumpet
Barry Guy – double bass
Paul Lytton – drums and percussion

Produced by Evan Parker
Recorded by João Ferraz on 12 September, 2009 at Casa da Música
Mixed by Joaquim Monte
Mastered by Luis Delgado

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Ólafur Arnalds - …And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness (2010) {Erased Tapes}

Ólafur Arnalds - …And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness (2010) {Erased Tapes}
EAC Rip | FLAC with LOG | scans | 197 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 97 mb
Genre: indie pop, modern classical, ambient

..And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness is the 2010 album by Icelandic artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Ólafur Arnalds. This was released on Arnalds' own label Erased Tapes, which means it was made for the fans.

1. Þú Ert Sólin (3:25)
2. Þú Ert Jörðin (4:34)
3. Tunglið (4:27)
4. Loftið Verður Skyndilega Kalt (5:48)
5. Kjurrt (4:44)
6. Gleypa Okkur (5:48)
7. Hægt, Kemur Ljósið (5:33)
8. Undan Hulu (5:08)
9. Þau Hafa Sloppið Undan Þunga Myrkursins (4:01)

Mastered by Axel "Flex" Árnason

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Friday, May 29, 2020

Zee Avi - Ghostbird (2011) {Brushfire/Universal}

Zee Avi - Ghostbird (2011) {Brushfire/Universal}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 217 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 79 mb
Genre: modern pop, singer/songwriter

Ghostbird is the 2011 album by Malaysian singer Zee Avi, born Izyan Alirahman. This was released on Brushfire via Universal.

01. Swell Window
02. Anchor
03. 31 Days
04. Milestone Moon
05. Siboh Kitak Nangis
06. The Book Of Morris Johnson
07. Madness
08. Bag Of Gold
09. Concrete Wall
10. Roll Your Head In The Sun
11. Stay In The Clouds

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Stephin Merritt - Obscurities (2011) {Merge}

Stephin Merritt - Obscurities (2011) {Merge}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 249 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 85 mb
Genre: acoustic pop, synth pop

Obscurities is a 2011 compilation by Stephin Merritt, featuring some of his solo work and tracks with The Magnetic Fields, plus other side projects. This was released by Merge.

01. Stephin Merritt - Forever And A Day
02. The Magnetic Fields - Rats In The Garbage Of The Western World
03. The Magnetic Fields - I Don't Believe You
04. Buffalo Rome - Plant White Roses
05. The 6ths - Rot In The Sun
06. The Magnetic Fields - The Sun And The Sea And The Sky
07. The 6ths - Yet Another Girl
08. Stephin Merritt - Scream (Till You Make The Scene)
09. Stephin Merritt - The Song From Venus
10. The Magnetic Fields - Beach-A-Boop-Boop
11. The Magnetic Fields - When I'm Not Looking, You're Not There
12. The Magnetic Fields - Take Ecstasy With Me
13. Stephin Merritt - When You're Young And In Love
14. The Gothic Archies - You Are Not My Mother And I Want To Go Home

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VA - The Casablanca Records Story (4CD) (1994) {Casablanca/Mercury Chronicles}

VA - The Casablanca Records Story (4CD) (1994) {Casablanca/Mercury Chronicles}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 1.97 gb (700 mb + 700 mb + 628 mb)
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 700 mb
Genre: disco, R&B, soul, modern pop

The Casablanca Records Story is a 4CD box set exploring the soul and disco sides of Neil Bogart's Casablanca Records. Released in 1994, this is dedicated to just their soul and disco sides, not the rock side so no Kiss or Angel. This was taken from the promotional version of the collection so no booklet, as it was packaged in a thick case (clam shell).

DISC 1
01. Donna Summer - Love To Love You Baby (12") (16:49)
02. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown (12") (7:49)
03. Parliament - Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (5:46)
04. Cher - Take Me Home (12") (7:31)
05. Donna Summer - I Feel Love (12" Version) (8:12)
06. Alec R. Costandinos - Romeo & Juliet (DJ Promo 12" Edit Version) (4:10)
07. Teri DeSario - Ain't Nothin' Gonna Keep Me From You (12") (6:31)
08. Village People - In The Navy (Single Version) (3:43)
09. Liquid Gold - My Baby's Baby (Midnight Mix) (12" Version) (6:39)
10. Cameo - Find My Way (12") (5:17)
11. Love & Kisses - I Found Love (Now That I Found You) (Promo-Only Version) (5:02)

DISC 2
01. Love & Kisses - Thank God It's Friday (12") (7:40)
02. Donna Summer - MacArthur Park Suite (17:35)

MacArthur Park
One Of A Kind
Heaven Knows
MacArthur Park Reprise

03. Brooklyn Dreams - Music, Harmony & Rhythm (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (6:48)
04. Village People - San Francisco (You've Got Me) (5:19)
05. Village People - In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star) (4:53)
06. Brenda & The Tabulations - Let's Go All The Way (Down) (Extended 'Breakdown' Version) (7:18)
07. D.C. LaRue - Let Them Dance (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (5:48)
08. The Ritchie Family - Put Your Feet To The Beat (12" Version) (6:58)
09. Paul Jabara - Pleasure Island (Single Version) (4:47)
10. Dennis Parker - Like An Eagle (12") (8:35)

DISC 3
01. Parliament - Flashlight (5:47)
02. Cameo - I Just Want To Be (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (6:21)
03. Starpoint - I Just Wanna Dance With You (12") (5:01)
04. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff (12") (6:46)
05. Donna Summer - Bad Girls (12") (4:56)
06. Giorgio Moroder - Chase (8:23)
07. Skatt Bros. - Walk The Night (12") (5:24)
08. The Sylvers - Don't Stop Get Off (12") (5:20)
09. People's Choice - You Ought To Be Dancing (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (6:14)
10. Stephanie Mills - Medicine Song (4:53)
11. Nightlife Unlimited - Dance, Freak & Boogie (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (7:34)
12. Village People - Macho Man (12") (5:12)
13. Parlet - Pleasure Principle (Single Version) (4:32)

DISC 4
01. Donna Summer - On The Radio (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (7:33)
02. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl (3:22)
03. Gloria Scott - Just As Long As We're Together (In My Life There Will Never Be Another) (2:44)
04. Village People - Y.M.C.A. (4:43)
05. Meco - Stars Wars Theme/Cantina Band (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (7:35)
06. Michael Sembello - Maniac (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (5:54)
07. Ultimate - Touch Me Baby/Love Is The Ultimate (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (10:35)
08. Captain & Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time (4:12)
09. Teri DeSario with KC - Yes, I'm Ready (3:16)
10. Patrick Juvet - I Love America (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (3:47)
11. Pattie Brooks - After Dark (12") (7:49)
12. Irene Cara - Flashdance… What A Feeling (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (7:14)
13. Donna Summer - Last Dance (DJ Promo-Only 12" Version) (8:11)

Def Leppard - Love Bites (UK CD5) (1988) {Bludgeon Riffola/Phonogram}

Def Leppard - Love Bites (UK CD5) (1988) **[RE-UP]**

Def Leppard - Love Bites (UK CD5) (1988) {Bludgeon Riffola/Phonogram}

Love Bites is the 1988 single by Def Leppard. A part of their Hysteria album, this features the hit song plus a remix of "Rocket" and a live version of "Billy's Got A Gun". This was released by Bludgeon Riffola/Phonogram for the UK but was made in (West) Germany.

01 - Love Bites
02 - Rocket (The Lunar Mix)
03 - Billy's Got A Gun (Live)

Track 1 produced by Robert John Mutt Lange
Track 2 remixed by Robert John Mutt Lange
Track 3 produced by Ronald Prent, Recorded live July '87 in Tilburg

Naytronix - Dirty Glow (2012) {Plug Research}

Naytronix - Dirty Glow (2012) {Plug Research}
WEB Rip | FLAC (no log) | scans | 269 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 89 mb
Genre: indie pop, electronic rock, synth pop

Dirty Glow is the 2012 album by Naytronix and who gives this sound a urinating glow? Plug Research for a nice and smelly zest.

01. Hangin' Out (2:44)
02. In The Summer (4:49)
03. Baby Don't Walk Away (5:11)
04. Turn Around (1:26)
05. Lead The Way (3:35)
06. Nightmare (4:16)
07. Good Thing (3:18)
08. Elevator To Tomorrow (2:55)
09. Are You Ready For A Good Time (2:02)
10. Robotic (4:10)
11. Evil Dancer (5:43)

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Natalia Kills - Perfectionist (2011) {will.i.am Music Group/Cherrytree/Interscope}

Natalia Kills - Perfectionist (2011) {will.i.am Music Group/Cherrytree/Interscope}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 345 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 113 mb
Genre: electronic pop, synth pop

Perfectionist is the 2011 debut album by British singer Natalia Kills. This was put out by Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am on his will.i.am Music Group label in association with Cherrytree and Interscope.

01. Perfection
02. Wonderland
03. Free
04. Break You Hard
05. Zombie
06. Love Is A Suicide
07. Mirrors
08. Not In Love
09. Acid Annie
10. Superficial
11. Broke
12. Heaven
13. Nothing Lasts Forever
14. If I Was God

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Class Actress - Rapprocher (2011) {Carpark}

Class Actress - Rapprocher (2011) {Carpark}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and LOG | scans | 317 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 96 mb
Genre: indie pop, synth pop, electropop

Rapprocher is the 2011 album by Class Actress. This comes from the wonderful folks at Carpark.

01. Keep You (3:14)
02. Love Me Like You Used To (3:52)
03. Weekend (4:02)
04. Prove Me Wrong (3:52)
05. Need To Know (4:13)
06. Limousine (4:26)
07. All The Saints (4:24)
08. Bienvenue (2:58)
09. Missed (4:23)
10. Hangin' On (3:16)
11. Let Me In (4:54)

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