Classic Records' 200g reissue of the Mercury "Firebird" with Dorati and the LSO. Gets everything right, enormous dynamic swings, passionate performace, and a great recording. A close second is the Classic Records' 45 rpm reissue of "Kind Of Blue". For choral works/soundstaging I am very fond of Holst's "Savitri" on Argo.
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... but if I'm going to be a good boy and play by the rules, it would probably be Paul Simon, "Graceland."
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Happy listening! |
Walter Becker: 11 Tracks of Whack.
Nary a clunker in the bunch. |
Paul MCcartney; "Flowers in the Dirt" On my turntable this is the best sounding Record I own. |
Van Morrison- "Ain't Nothin You Can Do" Live 1973 LP. This tune starts the concert. My body gets sore from wigging and a wagging, tapping and a stomping.
Really, ain't nothing you can do... |
OK, The one I grab the most when I just want to kick back with a cold one, and listen to some music, is my Patty Smyth CD titled Patty Smyth. Also use it for tweeking as well. I never tire of it. Fact is, she just keeps getting better. |
When I scan over my CDs and LPs and can't decide, I grab Ziggy Stardust. |
Steely Dan. They are my "If I was stranded on an island in the Pacific" band. I find their music to be a perfect blend, with all the qualities I look for in music... I never tire of their sound. If the Dan isn't hand, then I usually look for something in my Pat Metheny collection. |
i would go with holly cole's dark dear heart.her version of river is awesome in my opinion. |
10-31-06: Dawgbyte
Steely Dan.
Which album? |
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Bill Frisell, "Gone, Just Like a Train." |
Tvad - Wow, that is tough. The Royal Scam is right up there for me. But I also love Two Against Nature, Can't Buy A Thrill, Pretzel Logic... they're all good!!! |
This changes all the time of course, but currently it is "Robbie Williams, Swing while your Winning" CD.
An absolutely outstanding recording....but moreover it really puts the "fun" back in music! (unlike many pop, classical, jazz, acoustic or rock genre's that take themselves all too seriously)
A pleasant dusting of duets, a bit of broadway, some great energetic Basie Band arrangements and of course, plenty of swing.
I was shocked that Robbie could pull this swing thing off so well. |
You all have forgotten 'She moves through the Farie' Richard Thompson. ( Did I spell Farie right ) |
allmans live @the fillmore |
Love it lots - best to listen to when I have nothing else to listen to...
DV |
same w/ tvad....KOB! If I were add one more it would be the Beatle's Abbey Road |
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - DV |
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew |
Sandy Denny, 'Like an Old Fashioned Waltz' |
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Golden Earring's Moontan when I'm in the mood for rockin. Something easier it would have to be Elton John's Madman Across The Water. In my opinion two of the best albums of all time. |
peter erskines..as it is,exceptional. |
Damn, what a tough question!
I'd have to say Loreena McKennitt's 'The Visit.' The combination of excellent female vocals, varied accompaniment and tempo, and good recording quality just about guarantees that there will always be at least one song on this album that will suit my mood, no matter what it may be.
http://www.quinlanroad.com/explorethemusic/thevisit.asp |
Guns n Roses - Appetite for Destruction on LP
The trick is to sound huge, powerful and dynamic, nailing the tone of Slash's Les Paul and marshall amps without sounding harsh.
Best so far - Wilson MAXX driven by Boulder |
Johnny Cash, American Recording I |
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Dexter Gordon "One Flight Up" |
