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Expose - Exposure (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1987/2015)

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Expose - Exposure (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1987/2015)

Expose - Exposure (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1987/2015)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.02 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 345 MB
2:27:21 | Electronic, Pop, Freestyle, Downtempo, Vocal | Label: Cherry Pop

Now, for the first time ever, “Exposure”, the debut album from Expose, has been digitally remastered and expanded. Originally released in 1987, “Exposure” (US #16) reached gold sales status in the US, re-introduced dance music to US radio stations after nearly a decade, and was responsible for crossing over the Freestyle sound to a broader audience. A total of seven singles were lifted from the album including the blockbuster hits ‘Point Of No Return’ (US #5, 1987), ‘Come Go With Me’ (US #5, 1987), ‘Let Me Be The One’ (US # 7, 1987), and the chart-topping smash ‘Seasons Change’ (US #1, 1987).Expose were the first female group to have four Top 10 singles from a debut album hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This 2 CD deluxe edition features 29 tracks including the original 10-song album alongside 19 bonus tracks, 8 of which appear on CD for the first time.

Debbie Gibson - We Could Be Together (2017)

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Debbie Gibson - We Could Be Together (2017)

Debbie Gibson - We Could Be Together (2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 4.9 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 1.5 GB
11:53:42 | Dance-pop, House, Freestyle, Ballad, J-pop | Label: Edsel Records

Limited 13 disc (10 CDs + three NTSC/Region 0 DVDs) box set. The definitive collection from the pop princess presented in a beautiful 12" x 12" coffee table book. This is Debbie's first-ever full career retrospective celebrating 30 years (1987-2017), and includes over 200 tracks. All the classic hits including 'Shake Your Love', 'Foolish Beat', 'Only In My Dreams', 'Electric Youth', 'You're The One That I Want', 'Lost In Your Eyes' and many more. Includes eight classic albums - Out Of The Blue, Electric Youth, Anything Is Possible, Body Mind Soul, Think With Your Heart, Deborah, M.Y.O.B. and Ms. Vocalist. Also includes a remix CD - featuring classic 12-inch mixes from Shep Pettibone, Steve 'Silk' Hurley, Masters At Work, Harding/Curnow, Junior Vasquez and more - plus the Stage, Screen & Beyond CD - featuring sought-after rarities from throughout Debbie's career plus exclusive, previously unheard new recordings. The DVDs contain classic videos and live concerts (from Nashville and Tokyo) plus exclusive bonus footage. The lavish 12" x 12" book packaging includes a 32-page 'scrapbook' containing rare and unseen pictures personally chosen by Debbie plus Debbie's own in-depth commentary and a brand new interview with producer Fred Zarr.

Expose - What You Don't Know (Expanded Edition) (1989/2017)

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Expose - What You Don't Know (Expanded Edition) (1989/2017)

Expose - What You Don't Know (Expanded Edition) (1989/2017)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.6 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 576 MB
3:54:51 | Electro, Freestyle, Pop | Label: Cherry Pop

Now, for the first time ever, What You Dont Know, the second album from EXPOSÉ, has been digitally remastered and expanded. The 3 CD deluxe edition of What You Dont Know follows the success of Exposure the debut album from EXPOSÉ which was also released on the Cherry Pop label and continues to be a strong seller.

VA - Latin Freestyle (New York / Miami 1983-1992) (2023)

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VA - Latin Freestyle (New York / Miami 1983-1992) (2023)

VA - Latin Freestyle (New York / Miami 1983-1992) (2023)
CD Rip | FLAC (tracks, no cue, no log) - 577 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 183 MB
1:18:54 | Electronic, Latin, Freestyle | Label: Ace

Latin Freestyle was a dizzying, passionate, ultra-modern music. It was the aural equivalent of a can of thirst-quenching Quatro or a Spanish Harlem dance-off, and it became the electronically constructed bridge between disco and house.
Freestyle grew out of the electro sound of the early 80s, combined clean staccato rhythms with morse code synth hooks, and topped them off with emotive, usually female, frequently Latina vocals. There was plenty more going on besides: proto-house piano lines, Cuban percussion, high emotion and synth hooks to die for.

VA - Curses Presents Next Wave Acid Punx (2021)

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VA - Curses Presents Next Wave Acid Punx (2021)

VA - Curses Presents Next Wave Acid Punx (2021)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.3 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 504 MB
3:39:50 | New Wave, EBM, House, Nu-Disco, Leftfield, Synthwave, New Beat, Freestyle, Italo-Disco
Label: Eskimo Recordings

‘Next Wave Acid Punx’ is a 38 track journey across nearly 40 years of dark club music compiled and curated by Berlin-based Musician and DJ, Luca Venezia aka Curses. Inviting friends with a like-minded affection for an 80s rooted sound, and diving deep into his record collection, Curses has put together a three CD/double vinyl set that takes us from music by Colourbox and Suicide to EBM pioneers, Front 242 through to recent club hits from Zombies in Miami, and 12 brand new, totally exclusive tracks from the likes of Shubostar, Chinaski, and Curses himself.

Pia Zadora - When the Lights Go Out (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1988/2014)

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Pia Zadora - When the Lights Go Out (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1988/2014)

Pia Zadora - When the Lights Go Out (Remastered Deluxe Edition) (1988/2014)
FLAC (tracks) - 816 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 262 MB
1:53:20 | Synth-pop, Funk, House, Freestyle, Disco | Label: Funky Town Grooves

2014 remastered and expanded two CD edition of her 1988 album originally a UK-only release that marked Zadora's return to the pop/dance fold after achieving credibility with her readings of R&B standards. The Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' production is slick at times but the songs are well-crafted. Up-tempo numbers comprise with the understated 'Still Remembered' and pulsating 'Dance Out of My Head' making the strongest impressions. However, it's the ballads that Zadora is most comfortable with, and the standout is 'Since I've Been Lovin' You.' a calming number built simply on keyboard layering's and Zadora's vocal, it exemplifies her penchant for subtle R&B styling's and strays from the massive production of several other cuts. 'Silence' is a close match, demonstrating her proficiency in the soprano range. The track listing is evenly split between energetic dance-pop numbers and sullen R&B ballads. From the kinetic, catchy 'Laughin' at You' to the pensive, romantic 'Since I've Been Lovin' You,' this set effectively captures many moods in one listen. The bonus disc includes rare tracks and remixes.

Mel & Kim - F.L.M. (2023 Remaster) (1987/2023)

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Mel & Kim - F.L.M. (2023 Remaster) (1987/2023)

Mel & Kim - F.L.M. (2023 Remaster) (1987/2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 294 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 96 MB
38:03 | House, Synth-pop, Electro, Freestyle | Label: Cherry Pop

Mel & Kim can thank their success on the team of Stock, Aitken & Waterman, who were also the producers that brought the world the likes of Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley in the late '80s. Mel & Kim were, however, the least talented of their stablemates, a fact that becomes very obvious on their debut album F.L.M. This is one of the more insipid examples of '80s dance-pop. The songwriting is Stock, Aitken, and Waterman's weakest, and the limited vocal ability of the Appleby sisters is very apparent. Even for writers and producers of eminently disposable pop music, the three-person team have outdone themselves on this completely forgettable album.

Rick Astley - Hold Me in Your Arms (Deluxe Edition - 2023 Remaster) (1988/2023)

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Rick Astley - Hold Me in Your Arms (Deluxe Edition - 2023 Remaster) (1988/2023)

Rick Astley - Hold Me in Your Arms (Deluxe Edition - 2023 Remaster) (1988/2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 1 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 376 MB
2:18:05 | Freestyle, Synth-pop | Label: BMG Rights Management (UK)

Two CDs. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the British pop singer's second album. Apart from "She Wants to Dance With Me," Astley's second album didn't have songs as strong as those on his debut. Most of the album was pleasant dance-pop filler, showing the weaknesses of the Stock, Aitken & Waterman production team.

Shannon - Let The Music Play (1984) [1985, Reissue]

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Shannon - Let The Music Play (1984) [1985, Reissue]

Shannon - Let The Music Play (1984) [1985, Reissue]
R&B, Electronic, Post-Disco, Freestyle | EAC Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Scans (PNG) | 37:29 | 294,09 Mb
Label: Emergency/Bellaphon Records (W.-Germany) | Cat.# 290•19•001 | Released: 1985 (1984-02-01)

Shannon wasn't a great singer-as far as dance divas go, she didn't have the chops of Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Claudja Barry, Donna Summer or Loleatta Holloway. Shannon was merely a competent singer, but a competent singer who sometimes had great material and great producers to work with. And thanks to the production team of Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa, Shannon's debut album, "Let the Music Play", has a lot going for it. Liggett and Barbosa give the album an attractive, high-tech sound, and some of the songs that Shannon embraces are excellent. Released in 1984, the haunting title song went down in history as a dance-floor classic-and club gems like "Give Me Tonight" and "My Heart's Divided" (both of which Barbosa co-wrote) are almost as strong.

Shannon - Let The Music Play (Remastered) (1984/2006)

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Shannon - Let The Music Play (Remastered) (1984/2006)

Shannon - Let The Music Play (Remastered) (1984/2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 524 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 181 MB
1:16:12 | Freestyle, Hi-NRG, Soul, Disco | Label: Unidisc Music

Shannon wasn't a great singer-as far as dance divas go, she didn't have the chops of Gloria Gaynor, Thelma Houston, Claudja Barry, Donna Summer or Loleatta Holloway. Shannon was merely a competent singer, but a competent singer who sometimes had great material and great producers to work with. And thanks to the production team of Mark Liggett and Chris Barbosa, Shannon's debut album, Let the Music Play, has a lot going for it. Liggett and Barbosa give the album an attractive, high-tech sound, and some of the songs that Shannon embraces are excellent. Released in late 1983, the haunting title song went down in history as a dance-floor classic-and club gems like "Give Me Tonight" and "My Heart's Divided" (both of which Barbosa co-wrote) are almost as strong. Shannon successfully ventures into pop-rock territory on "One Man," although she isn't very convincing on the ballads "It's You" and "Someone Waiting Home"-ballads and slow jams were never her strong point. But for the most part, Let the Music Play underscores Liggett and Barbosa's ability to make Shannon sound good.

Information Society - Information Society (1988)

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Information Society - Information Society (1988)

Information Society - Information Society (1988)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 284 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 112 Mb | Scans included
Synthpop, New Wave, Freestyle, Dance Rock | Label: CBS/Sony | # 25DP 5096 | 00:43:58

An infectious update of the classic synth-pop most famous earlier in the decade, Information Society's self-titled debut sounds most similar to British groups like ABC and Pet Shop Boys, though hits like "What's on Your Mind," "Walking Away," and the cover of "Lay All Your Love on Me" manage to inject the affair with elements of industrial dance and hip-hop. All in all, it's a much better album than expected from the group many dismissed as mere one-hit wonders.

VA - NOW That's What I Call Electronic (2022)

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VA - NOW That's What I Call Electronic (2022)

VA - NOW That's What I Call Electronic (2022)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 2.07 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 718 MB
5:13:58 | Electro, New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Disco, Freestyle, Funk, Hi NRG, Boogie, Breaks, Contemporary R&B, Euro-Disco, Soundtrack, Leftfield, Country, Turntablism, Pop Rap, Euro House, House, Space Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, Downtempo, Lounge | Label: Now Music

NOW are proud to present NOW That’s What I Call Electronic, this 78-track 4CD compilation features iconic tracks from legendary artists, Queen, Blondie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, ABBA and many more.
The album showcases the emergence of synthpop as a dominant sub-genre of new wave, following the breakout success of former Tubeway Army singer Gary Numan with his debut #1 solo single ‘Cars’. Electronic music took over the charts during the early 80s, Duran Duran’s ‘Planet Earth’ and Japan’s ‘Quite Life’ filled our soundwaves alongside tracks such as ‘Vienna’, ‘Tainted Love’, ‘Together In Electric Dreams’, ‘Never Ending Story’ and The Human League’s breakthrough single ‘The Sound Of The Crowd’. Plus Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s ‘Enola Gay’ and Paul Hardcastle’s ‘19’ gave voice to powerful social statements.

VA - The Sleeping Bag Records Anthology (2015)

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VA - The Sleeping Bag Records Anthology (2015)

VA - The Sleeping Bag Records Anthology (2015)
FLAC (tracks) - 1.6 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 535 MB
3:53:43 | Disco, Electro, Freestyle, House | Label: Harmless

Bill Brewster turns his attention to seminal New York imprint of the 1980s - Arthur Russell, William Socolov and Juggy Gales' eccentric Sleeping Bag Records! An excellent comp. featuring essential tracks from the likes of Class Action, Konk, Dinosaur L, Mantronix and many, many more!

VA - Arthur Baker Presents: Dance Masters - Shep Pettibone: The Classic Master-Mixes [4CD] (2021)

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VA - Arthur Baker Presents: Dance Masters - Shep Pettibone: The Classic Master-Mixes [4CD] (2021)

VA - Arthur Baker Presents: Dance Masters - Shep Pettibone: The Classic Master-Mixes [4CD] (2021)
Pop/Rock, Electronic, Dance-pop | XLD Rip | FLAC, Tracks+CUE+LOG+Front | 05:13:37 | 2,19 Gb
Label: Edsel Records (UK) | Cat.# EDSL0081 | Released: 2021-10-01

When he played his revamp of Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation" during a 1981 DJ slot on New York's WBLS, Shep Pettibone perked the ears of then-emergent producer Arthur Baker. The presenter and co-producer of this boxed set consequently initiated a collaboration on the answer record "Jazzy Sensation," the first 12" crediting Pettibone. By the end of the next year, Pettibone's solo "mastermixes" had become so numerous and prized that a dozen for the Prelude label alone were rounded up for commercial release on double vinyl. The DJ and remix artist soon diversified as a pop producer, most notably as an indispensable Madonna associate. The four-disc Classic 12" Master-Mixes features neither "Funky Sensation" nor "Jazzy Sensation," and doesn't include anything Pettibone did for Prelude or with Madonna.

VA - '80s Dance Gold (2006)

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VA - '80s Dance Gold (2006)

VA - '80s Dance Gold (2006)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 1.05 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 352 MB
2:33:44 | Soul, Disco, Synth-pop, Funk, Freestyle, House | Label: Hip-O Records

As Billboard magazine's dance music columnist, Brian Chin had a ringside seat for the dance scene of the '80s, an era when the word "disco" fell into disrepute, but producers and artists just kept on making music with a steady, loping beat that clubgoers could dance to. Chin compiled and annotated this collection, part of Hip-O Records' discount-priced Gold series of two-disc compilations. In his liner notes, Chin provides a history of the decade in dance that properly mentions plenty of artists – among them stars like Michael Jackson and George Michael, and dance favorites like Tom Tom Club and the Weather Girls – not included on the album.