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What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?

When it comes to music, about half of my friends are "collectors" and the other half are true audiophiles. It seems the collectors are so obsessed with the size of their collections, that they leave no room in their budget for quality audio equipment. I think the audiophiles, with their focus on quality over quantity, are the ones with their priorities straight. So, unless you are on an unlimited budget, I'm guessing that audiophiles are more selective in their musical purchases. That being the case, I'm curious about what "buried treasures" have you been able to find? Thanks for responding and I look forward to discovering some good music, based on your suggestions.

I'll lead off with the band Crack The Sky, most notably their first two albums: "Crack The Sky" (1975) and "Animal Notes" (1976). I would describe them as a cross between Be Bop Deluxe and Frank Zappa. Their music is unique and totally unmistakable with anyone else. Choice cuts from the debut album are: "Ice;" She's a Dancer;" "Mind Baby" & "Sleep." Choice cuts from Animal Notes are: "Animal Skins;" "Wet Teenager;" Virgin....No" & "Maybe I Can Fool Everybody."
mitchagain
mitchagain OP
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@n80                                                                                                          Thanks for tip tip on The Struts. I've recently started hearing some buzz about them, so I'll need to check them out. 

Your description reminds me of a band that I caught at SXSW two years ago called Low Cut Connie. They're like the J Geils Band crossed with Jerry Lee Lewis, with a very charismatic front man. There's no sitting still at their shows!
inna
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Not unknown but not very well known.
Nils Petter Molvaer - Live&direct. On youtube.
Elend - The Umbersun. CD.
Sussan Deyhim - Madman of God. CD.
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viridian
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I’m not an audiophile, just a music lover, But can suggest Toshiko Akiyoshi (formerly married to Charlie Mariano and then known as Toshiko Mariano).

Great unsung jazz artist in both modern big band and small ensemble work. There is an extremely elegant and forward looking quality to her work without sacrificing tension or texture
djones51
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She isn't new or unknown is some circles but Sue Richards isn't a name familiar around this forum. If you like traditional Celtic music give her a try. I like Her CD Grey Eyed Morn.
kosst_amojan
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I'm going to throw Dead Can Dance out there. It seems so few people are familiar with their stuff. It's very unusual stuff. I'm not really sure how to classify it. Their most recent album is worth a serious listen. 
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