Loggins And Messina – Loggins And Messina (1972) [2015 Audio Fidelity AFZ5 216] SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Loggins And Messina – Loggins And Messina (1972) [2015 Audio Fidelity AFZ5 216]
Sony PS3 SACD to ISO | DSD 1bit-2822,4kHz 2.0/4.0 | 2.8GB | 37:51/36:59 minutes
DSF Stereo DSD64/2.82MHz | 1.5 GB  | 37:47 minutes
Genre: Rock | Label: AudioFidelity | Catalog Number: AFZ 216 | Recorded: Columbia Studios, Los Angeles

While Loggins and Messina created many fine albums this one stands out as most representative of their impact. In the early ’70s the duo pioneered true country/rock and showcased it with style and near-flawless performances.

The eponymously titled 1972 Loggins and Messina album built on the strengths of their debut outing, “Sittin’ In.” The same mix of short catchy country-folk-pop gems with longer intricately layered and meaningful ballads bordering on jazz and edgy rock powered its success.The album reached #16 on the Billboard charts and “Your Mama Don’t Dance” charted at #4. The epic “Angry Eyes” became an instant FM radio staple reaching the top of the college radio and AOR charts.

This Loggins and Messina album has many varied textures and arrangements. A little bit of country, a number of quality ballads and some good old rock ‘n’ roll. Their backup band was anchored by multi-instrumentalist Al Garth, and also featured keyboardist Michael Omartian and Poco steel guitarist Rusty Young.

The Loggins and Messina album became the true introduction of the band, Loggins and Messina, not as soloists playing together, but rather as a duo that offered pure genius in their music.

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Loggins And Messina – Full Sail (1973) [Audio Fidelity 2016] MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Loggins And Messina – Full Sail (1973) [Audio Fidelity 2016]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & DST64 5.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Full Scans 300dpi | 1.96 GB
FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Full Scans 300dpi | 828 MB

Full Sail is the third album by singer/songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in 1973. It showed the versatility of the duo, with everything from 1950s retro to island-style to soft ballads. The single “My Music” charted at #16, and the follow-up, “Watching the River Run”, made it to #71. The album as a whole did better, reaching #10 on the Pop Charts.

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