Queen

 

Artist:   Queen
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, British Metal, Heavy Metal, Contemporary Pop, Dance Rock, Arena Rock, Opera Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Freddie Mercury:  Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Guitar
Brian May:   Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
John Deacon:  Bass. Guitar. Keyboards
Roger Taylor:  Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Queen are a British Rock Band from London, formed in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (Lead Vocals, Piano), Brian May (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Taylor (Drums, Vocals), and John Deacon (Bass).  Their earliest works were influenced by Progressive Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, and developing further styles, such as Pop Rock, Arena Rock, and Dance Rock.  They sold more than 300 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists.  In 1990, Queen received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music from the British Phonographic Industry.  They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Title:  Queen II (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, British Metal, Heavy Metal, Contemporary Pop, Dance Rock, Arena Rock, Opera Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  Hollywood Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side White:

 1.  Procession (1:12)

 2.  Father To Son (6:14)

 3.  While Queen (As It Began) (4:34)

 4.  Some Day One Day (4:23)

 5.  The Loser In The End (4:02)

Side Black:

 1. Ogre Battle (4:10)

 2.  The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke (2:40)

 3.  Nevermore (1:17)

 4.  The March Of The Black Queen (6:33)

 5.  Funny How Love Is (2:50)

 6.  Seven Seas Of Rhye (2:50)

Personnel:

Freddie Mercury:  Lead Vocals, Piano, Harpsichord
Brian May:   Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Bell
John Deacon:  Bass, Acoustic Guitar

Roger Taylor:  Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Queen II is the second studio album by Queen, originally released on March 8, 1974 by EMI, remastered and reissued on March 27, 2026 by Hollywood Records.  180 Gram Black Vinyl.

Queen

Artist:   Queen
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, British Metal, Heavy Metal, Contemporary Pop, Dance Rock, Arena Rock, Opera Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Freddie Mercury:  Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Guitar
Brian May:   Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
John Deacon:  Bass. Guitar. Keyboards
Roger Taylor:  Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals

Queen are a British Rock Band from London, formed in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (Lead Vocals, Piano), Brian May (Guitar, Vocals), Roger Taylor (Drums, Vocals), and John Deacon (Bass).  Their earliest works were influenced by Progressive Rock, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, and developing further styles, such as Pop Rock, Arena Rock, and Dance Rock.  They sold more than 300 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists.  In 1990, Queen received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music from the British Phonographic Industry.  They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Title:  A Night At The Opera (50th Anniversary Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, British Metal, Heavy Metal, Contemporary Pop, Dance Rock, Arena Rock, Opera Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  EMI

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Death On Two Legs (3:43)

 2.  Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (1:08)

 3.  I'm In Love With My Car (3:05)

 4.  You're My. Best Friend (2:50)

 5.  39 (3:30)

 6.  Sweet Lady (4:01)

 7.  Seaside Rendezvous (2:13)

Side Two:

 1.  The Prophet's Song (8:21)

 2.  Love Of My Life (3:38)

 3.  Good Company (3:26)

 4.  Bohemian Rhapsody (5:55)

 5.  God Save The Queen (Instrumental) (1:11)

Personnel:

Freddie Mercury:  Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/1,2, 4, 6, 7, 2/1, 2, 4, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  1/1-7, 2/1, 2, 4, Bosendorfer Pianoon Tracks:  1/1-3, 7, 2/2, 4, Jangle Piano on Track 1/7
Brian May:   Electric Guitar on All Tracks, except 1/7, Bccking Vocals on Tracks:  1/1, 3-6, 2/4, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  1/5, 2/1, 3, Lead Vocals on Tracks:  1/5, 2/3, Koto on Track 2/1, Harp on Track 2/2, Ukulele on Track 2/3
John Deacon:  Bass on Tracks:  1/1-4, 6, 7, 2/1-5, Electric Piano on Track 1/4, Double Bass on Tracks:  1/1, 5 
Roger Taylor:  Drums on Tracks:  1-4, 6, 7, 2/1-5, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  1/1, 3-7, 2/2, 5, Percussion on Tracks:  1/2, 5, 7, 2/2, 5, Lead Vocals on Track 1/3, Additional Electric Guitar on Track 1/3

A Night At The Opera is the fourth studio album by Queen, originally released on November 28, 1975 by EMInRecords, remastered and reissued on October 17, 2025 by EMI.  50th Anniversary Edition. Heavy Weight 180 Gram Crystal Clear Vinyl.

 

The Pretenders

 

Artist:   The Pretenders

Origin:  Hereford, England

Genre:  Rock, Punk Rock, New Wave, College Rock, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Dance Rock

Original line-up:

Chrissie Hynde:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

James Honeyman-Scott:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Pete Farndon:  Bass, Backing Vocals 

Martin Chambers:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

The Pretenders are an English-American Rock Band formed in Hereford, England in 1978 by Chrissie Hynde (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (Lead Guitar), Pete Fardon (Bass), and Martin Chambers (Drums).

Title:  The Singles (2025) 

Genre:  Rock, Punk Rock, New Wave, College Rock, Contemporary Pop, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Dance Rock

Label:  Rhino 

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Stop Your Sobbing (1979) (2:37)

 2.  Kid (1979) (3:05)

 3.  Brass In Pocket (1979) (3:04)

 4.  Talk Of The Town (Single Version) (1980) (3:12)

Side Two:

 1.  I Go To Sleep (1981) (2:55)

 2.  Day After Day (Single Version) (1981) (4:01)

 3.  Message Of Love (1981) (3:24)

 4.  Back On The Chain Gang (1983) (3:50)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  Middle Of The Road (1983)  (4:12)

 2.  2000 Miles (1983) (3:36)

 3.  Show Me (1984) (4:07)

 4.  The Line Between Love And Hate (1984) (3:39)

Side Four:

 1.  Don't Get Me Wrong (1986) (3;48)

 2.  Hymn To Hwr (Single Edit) (1986) (4:28)

 3.  My Baby (1986) (4:07)

 4.  I got You Babe (Performed by UB40, featuring Chrissie Hynde) (1985) (2:11)

The Singles  is the compilation album by The Pretenders, originally released on October 26, 1987 by WEA/Sire, remastered and reissued on August 15, 2025 by Rhino Records, in Double LP.

David Bowie

 

Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals

David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.

Title:  Young Americans (2025)

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Rhino Records 

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Young Americans (5:10)

 2.  Win (4:44)

 3.  Fascination (5:43)

 4.  Right (4:13)

Side Two:

 1.  Somebody Up There Likes Me (6:30)

 2.  Across The Universe (4:30)

 3.  Can You Hear Me?  (5:04)

 4.  Fame (4:12)

Personnel:

David Bowie:  Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Carlos Alomar:  Guitars

Mike Garson:  Piano, Clavinet on Tracks:  1/3, 4

David Sanborn:  Saxophone

Willie Weeks:  Bass on All Tracks, except on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Andy Newmark:  Drums oon All Tracks, except on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Earl Slick:  Guitars

Additional Musicians:

Larry Washington:  Congas

Ava Cherry;  Backing Vocals

Robin Clark:  Backing Vocals

Luther Vandross:  Backing Vocals

Anthony Hinton:  Backing Vocals

Diane Sumler:  Backing Vocals

Pablo Posario:  Percussion on Tracks:  2/2, 4

John Lennon:  Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Emir Ksasan:  Bass on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Dennis Davis:  Drums on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Ralph MacDonald:  Percussion on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Jean Fineberg:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Jean Millington:  Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2/2, 4

Young Americans  is the ninth studio album by David Bowie, originally released on March. 7, 1975 by RCA, remastered and reissued on March 7, 2025 by Rhino Records.  50th Anniversary on Half Speed Master, featuring special guests:  John Lennon, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn, Earl Slick and many more!.  For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.

David Bowie

Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals

David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.

Title:  The Width Of A Circle (Box Set) (2021) 

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Parlophone Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  

The Sunday Show Introduced By John Peel Recorded On February 5, 1970:

 1.  Amsterdam (3:32)

 2.  God Knows I'm Good (3:36)

 3.  Buzz The Fuzz (3:27)

 4.  Karma Man (4:11)

 5.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (3:21)

 6.  An Occasional Dream (3:23)

 7.  The Width Of A Circle (5:54)

 8.  Janine (4:01)

 9.  Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (4:43)

10. Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed (6:28)

11. Fill Your Heart (3:11)

12. The Prettiest Star (3:18)

13. Cygnet Committee (9:18)

14. Memory Of A Free Festival (3:43)

Disc 2:  

The Looking Glass Murders Aka Pierrot In Turquise:

 1.  When I Live My Dream (3:38)

 2.  Columbine (1:34)

 3.  Harlequin (1:29)

 4.  Threepenny Pierrot (1:57)

 5.  When I Live My Dream (Reprise) (1:56)

The Singles:

 6.  The Prettiest Star (Alternative Mix) (3:11)

 7.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (2:41)

 8.  London Bye, Ta-Ta (1970 Stereo Mix) (2:40)

 9.  Memory Of A Free Festival (Single Version Part 1) (4:04)

10. Memory Of A Free Festival (Single Vefrsion Part 2) (3:35)

11. Holy Holy (3:13)

Sounds Of The 70s:  Andy Ferris Show Recorded On March 25, 1970:

12. Waiting For The Man (5:44)

13. The Width Of A Circle (5:39)

14. Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (4:45)

15. The Superman (3:22)

The 2020 Mixes:

16. The Prettiest Star (2020 Mix) (3:34)

17. London Bye, Ta-Ta (2020 Mix) (2:42)

18. Memory Of A Free Festival  (2020 Mix) (5:23)

19. All The Madmen (Single Edit-2020 Mix) (3:28)

20. Holy Holy (2020 Mx) (3:29)

The Width Of A Circle is the compilation Box Set by David Bowie, released on May 28, 2021 by Parlophone Records.  For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

Artist:  Red Hot Chili Peppers 
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Funk Rock, Alternative Rock, Funk Metal, Rap Rock, College Rock, Dance Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Anthony Kiedis:  Lead Vocals
Flea:  Bass, Trumpet, Piano, Backing Vocals
Hillel Slovak:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jack Irons:  Drums, Percussion

Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American Rock Band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983 by Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals), Flea (Bass), Hillel Slovak (Guitar), and Jack Irons  (Drums).  Their music mixed with Rock, Funk, Punk Rock, and Psychedelic Rock.

Title:  Californication (Limited Edition Red & Ocean Blue 2 LP) (2024)

Genre:  Funk Rock, Alternative Rock, Funk Metal, Rap Rock, College Rock, Dance Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Warner Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Around The World (3:58)

 2.  Parallel Universe (4:30)

 3.  Scar Tissue (3:37)

 4.  Otherside (4:15)

Side B:

 1.  Get On Top (3:18)

 2.  Californication (5:21)

 3.  Easily (3:51)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Porcelain (2:43)

 2.  Emit Remmus (4:00)

 3.  I Like Dirt (2:37)

 4.  This Velvet Glove (3:45)

Side D:

 1.  Savior (4:52)

 2.  Purple Stain (4:13)

 3.  Right On Time (1:52)

 4.  Road Trippn' (3:25)

Personnel:

Anthony Kiedis:  Lead Vocals, Overdubbed Backing Vocals
Flea:  Bass, Acoustic Bass, Backing Vocals
John Frusciante:  Elecetric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  C4, D4, Backing Vocals

Chad Smith:  Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Greg Kurstin:  Keyboards

Patrick Warren:  Chamberlin Organ on Track D4

Californication is the seventh studio album by Red Hot Chili Peppers, originally released on June 8, 1999 by Warner Bros., remastered and reissued on July 26, 2024 by Warner Records.  25th Anniversary Limited Edition 2 LPs 1 Red and 1 Ocean Blue Colored Vinyl.