Порождению далеких и сумасшедших 60-х, голландской команде Shocking Blue, вопреки названию, шокировать так никого и не удалось. Разве что растормошить, взбудоражить, наэлектризовать атмосферу. Наиболее мощный разряд обрушил на головы слушателей их дебютный альбом, включавший один из самых ярких хитов эпохи - "Venus" (известной в народе как "Шизгара" - по строке "She's Got It"). Ослепленные этой эффектной вспышкой, многие критики с чистой совестью "приписали" Shocking Blue к непритязательному стилю бабблгам (bubblegum), одной из самых легковесных разновидностей поп-музыки, бравшей курс на моментальный коммерческий успех и бравировавшей эффектными, точно бьющими в цель мелодиями. На том и успокоились. Те немногие, кто доверял собственным ушам, успели разобраться, что Shocking Blue были гораздо большим, чем «группа одного хита» - они смело экспериментировали с кантри и фольком, рок-н-роллом и ритм-н-блюзом, поп-музыкой и психоделией. Но "Шизгара" перекрыла все их достижения, став визитной карточкой группы и - единственной песней коллектива, оставшейся в людской памяти.

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Ritchie Blackmore`s Rainbow features Platinum SHM-CD format. HR cutting. Uses DSD master in 2014 based on UK original analog tape. *Platinum SHM-CD is the ultimate compact disc utilizing the platinum in place of the aluminum to form the reflective coating in addition to the proven SHM-CD technology. Platinum SHM-CD is fully compatible with standard CD players. However, it will not play on CD players that are not compatible with CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) discs.

Cardboard sleeve reissue features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format. Features a cardboard sleeve faithfully replicating UK first pressing LP artwork, an inner sleeve and includes an obi that replicates the one included in the Japanese first pressing LP. HR cutting from DSD master in 2013 based on the original analog tape made in UK. Comes with a description and lyrics.

"If You Leave Me Now" was also Chicago's biggest hit worldwide, topping the charts in other countries such as Australia. It won Grammy Awards for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus. In addition, by August 1978 it had sold 1.4 million copies in the United States alone.
The song had been featured in some several television series and movies such as Three Kings, Shaun of the Dead, A Lot Like Love, Sex and the City and the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

Chicago XXXVI: Now, sometimes stylized as "NOW" Chicago XXXVI, is the twenty-third studio album, and thirty-sixth overall by Chicago. It was written and recorded in 2013-2014, and was released on July 4, 2014. Aside from the sprinkling of new tracks found in the band's many compilation and cover albums, Now is the band's next full album of new compositions in the eight years since 2006's Chicago XXX, and it is the next release of original material following 2008's fifteen-year-delayed Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus. This album marks the first original Chicago credits for veteran musicians Walfredo Reyes, Jr. and Lou Pardini, since joining the band.

Magic is an album by British rock band Gillan, their final collaboration, released in 1982. It was reissued in 1989 with seven "bonus" tracks, including cover versions and B-sides. "South Africa" /"John" was a single Ian had written and recorded with guitarist Bernie Marsden.
Although the album was generally accepted by Gillan's staunch UK following it failed to achieve the chart success of Glory Road or Future Shock, peaking at No. 17 in the UK chart.
Gillan disbanded when Ian Gillan became the singer of Black Sabbath in 1983 for only one album and tour, and shortly thereafter joined the reformed Deep Purple in 1984.

Heaven & Earth is the twenty-first studio album from the English progressive rock band Yes, first released on 16 July 2014 on Frontiers Records. It is their first album with singer Jon Davison in the band's line-up. It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, who first worked with the band on recording sessions in 1979, and mixed by former member Billy Sherwood.

Double Trouble is the fifth album by the British rock band Gillan, released in 1981. It was released as a double album, the first disc containing studio material, and the second containing live recordings. It reached No. 12 in the UK charts. In 1989, Virgin re-released the album, with the same track listing, in CD format. It is the first album to feature Janick Gers, since Bernie Tormé left the group during the tour of Germany in 1981. In fact Tormé was fired because he did not want to participate in the playback TV performance of "No Laughing in Heaven" at "Top of the Pops" on 24 June 1981. Janick Gers came in for the rest of the tour on 25 June 1981.

For one matter, Mason's new touring band is billed as Dave Mason's Traffic Jam, although there are few overt connections to Mason's most famous group. Rather, Mason says Future's Past was built on songs his group has been playing live over the past seven years and most come from various stages of his career. Only one song, "That's Freedom," is new.

Chicago VI is the fifth studio album by American rock band Chicago and was released in 1973. Following the streamlined character of Chicago V, this successor would see the group follow more of a pop music approach, relying less on their trademark horns and exploring varied music forms.

“Jail” is extremely solid from beginning to end where every song has killer chords and hooks which make them standout. There is absolutely no filler material on this disc. While some songs are obviously better than others, there is not what I would consider a weak track to be found. Some are based on a very hard-rockin’, infectious guitar hook. Others revolve around a big sing-along chorus. The rest fall somewhere in between with a combination of the two. I think it is a safe bet that you’ll find yourself singing “Scream” or “Bloodstained Highway” long after the disc has stopped.

Japanese original box set of The Beatles contains 5 albums released in Japan from 1964 through 1965. Each album artwork faithfully replicates the original Japanese album artwork, including obi and inner sleeve. Each album uses 2009 remaster (mono master: "Meet The Beatles," "The Beatles' Second Album" / stereo master: "A Hard Day's Night" / original stereo mix: "HELP!"). Following are the titles and release years: "Meet The Beatles (Japanese title: Beatles!) (1964)," "The Beatles' Second Album (Japanese title: Beatles No.2) (1964)," "A Hard Day's Night (Japanese title: Beatles ga Yattekuru Ya! Ya! Ya!) (1964)," "Beatles No.5 (1965)," and "HELP! (Japanese title: 4 Nin wa Idol) (1965)." Available for CD format for the first time in the world. Comes with a 100-page (subject to change) booklet with Japanese contents. Deluxe box packaging. CDs are pressed in Japan and cardboard sleeves are made in Japan.