CD albums that are truly 10/10

[Barry]

You're right. £1.27. Outrageous. But what the hell, I ordered it anyway. It's only money.

Picked up my copy in a charity shop for 50p.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

ROXY MUSIC: Avalon. The new remaster. Absolutely stunning.

[MartinT]

It's about time I put Avalon on again. Great album.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Flesh and Blood is also excellent.

[tannoyman]

Over the past couple of years I've been shocked at the sound quality of some CDs but equally there have been others that have blown my socks of.

With the right system and right CD it can sound every bit as good as vinyl IMHO. Sadly, it doesn't matter how good your system is, if it's a shit CD then you've got no chance.

So, I thought I'd like to start building a list of CD albums with great sound quality AS WELL AS great musical content.

I realise that the musical content bit is entirely subjective but I'm happy to live with that.

I often by CDs on a whim. I'd be happier doing that if I knew the quality was going to be good.

So how about we're allowed THREE PICKS EACH to start off.

Here's my three to kick off

NILS LOFGREN: Acoustic Live
JOSS STONE: Soul Sessions
GILLIAN WELCH: Harrow and the Harvest.

Over to you . . .

My three would be

Pomp & Pipes - Dallas Wind Symphony/Frederick Fennell/Paul Reido(Organ)/ Reference recordings RR-58CD
Exotic Dances from the Opera - Minnesota Orchestra/ Eiji Owe - Reference Recordings RR-71CD
John Rutter - Requiem - Timothy Brown/Choir of Clare College Cambridge, Naxos 8.557130

The first two of these are demonstration quality recordings with super music. The third is a stunning recording that simply transports the listener to another place

David :):):cool:

[UV101]

I presume that you've got Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney? :)

If not, *THAT* is a must!

Marco.

Dropped through the door yesterday!! :eyebrows:

Very Very well produced....awesome bass!!

[Marco]

Nice one, Ian - glad you like it. It's a classic... Long time no hear, btw! Wherevyabeen? :)

Marco.

[UV101]

I look in from time to time to see how things are ;-) still keeping busy dismantling stuff and making it "better" or at least different!!

About time a list was put together with good content that's well produced, especially now there are outlets on eBay selling all those music magpie purchased for 10p CD's. Try the seller "estocks" that's where I'm getting lots from.

My music collection is growing at the rate of about 20-30 discs a month and Spotify is awesome for checking out before you buy.

Keep the suggestions coming, not fussed about genres but definitely interested the recording, well more production quality as I suspect most things are well recorded in the 1st instance.

I'd like to add

Chris Isaak : Wicked Game
John Martyn : No Little Boy
&
Any of Newton Falkners albums especially the delux versions with the unmolested live stuff on them!!

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

The list is ready. How do people want it doing. It's a-z if that helps.

[theriskdude]

I can recommend Blues Deluxe by Joe Bonamassa - an incredible recording. It's a shame his more recent albums aren't the same.

[Marco]

I know, the recording quality on the recent ones is utterly diabolical - talk about compressed to hell!! :steam:

WTF they've done with the recent stuff, I've no idea.... Shame, as JB is a wonderful guitarist.

Marco.

[theriskdude]

Yep, not sure if it is recent producer Kevin Shirley or whoever does the mastering. Big shame.......

[UV101]

Not sure if anyone else on here likes Newton Faulkner but as I mentioned previously, the live stuff sounds unmolested in production! (his studio albums are pretty good too)

I have the one from the O2 ABC Glasgow 03/10/12 and its very good. The only shame is I got it before the 3rd disc was available (was on sale at the Oxford gig 15/10/12) so I had to download the content to burn to disc. Shame that you needed to download in MP3:doh: I specifically asked to ensure it was in a decent format when I brought it! To be fair each track is a massive file so its probably quite high bitrate (not listened to disc 3 yet!!)

You can get them here.......

http://www.concertlive.co.uk/product.php?id=153

Anyway I can vouch for the 1st 2 discs for the Glasow gig but there are 2 additional tracks on disc 3 for the London gig so it might be worth trying that one..........:cool:

[synsei]

I'm a big fan of Newton Faulkner, he's a very talented musician ;)

[wee tam]

joe cocker , organic , superb re recordings , quality is top notch , by a country mile ,there are others of course but this one simply stands way out in front , the stones stripped is another

[UV101]

Thats for sure..........

I'd never before seen anyone tuning the guitar whilst playing mid song as the tuning was different in the verse as opposed to the chorus.

And he's a local to where I grew up and worked for 15 years up until 2 years ago! :eek:

[Macca]

The list is ready. How do people want it doing. It's a-z if that helps.

Just stick it up

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

It's up. At least A is. Any suggestions of artists beginning with 'A' gratefully received.

[tannoyman]

Hi Guys

A few superb CD recording you may enjoy

"Exotic dances from the Opera" - Eije Oue (pronounced Aygee Oway) Minnisota Orchestra on Reference Recordings RR-71CD

"Pomp & Pipes" - Frederick Fennell conducting the Dallas Wind Symphony - reference recordings RR-58 CD

"That's How We Roll" Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Telarc TEL32363-02

All of the above recording are in the demontration class but also the music and performances are first rate.

Enjoy

David :):)

[electric beach]

It's up. At least A is. Any suggestions of artists beginning with 'A' gratefully received.

Ayo - Ayo

Acoustic Mania - Talking Hands

:)

[MartinT]

A Camp - A Camp

This is Nina Persson from The Cardigans' solo album. Excellent!

http://www.acamp.net/images/ac_acamp.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Cheers Martin. Ordered £1.99

[guyhayton]

A Camp - A Camp

Thanks for that, never heard of it but ordered a copy £1.46 from Amazon

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

£146? Bit steep.

[Marco]

Wow, you must be keen! :eek:

Marco.

[Tim]

ordered a copy £146 from Amazon
holy smoke :stalks:

[Tarzan]

Don't know if this has been posted, but the 2009 re-mixed Tubular Bells is simply outstanding and is great music too:)

[guyhayton]

holy smoke :stalks:

I hate this ipad sometimes... haha

£19.46 lol

[Marco]

£19.46 lol

Ah, that's more like it!

Marco.

[MartinT]

You're evil, Marco :lol:

[Marco]

Wot, moi?

Marco.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I hate this ipad sometimes... haha

£19.46 lol

You bought vinyl I assume?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

PAUL SIMON: Graceland.

A proper recording. Superb in every respect.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Think it was Daytona 600 who recommended this

BRAND X: Do They Hurt?

Great percussion, great bass and stunning production.

Thank you Scott for the tip.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

joe cocker , organic , superb re recordings , quality is top notch , by a country mile ,there are others of course but this one simply stands way out in front , the stones stripped is another

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Been playing Cocker's Organic for the past few days. Brilliant album in every respect.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

My little project is coming along nicely. Another 40-50 CDs ordered this weekend.

Please keep your recommendations coming fellas.

[daytona600]

insane clown posse - the wraith shangri la

cd a bit mental , 5.1 Dvd-A even more

Orbital - Wonky
Traffic - the low spark of high heeled boys
Doug Macleod - come to find
Zola Jesus - Conatus

[Macca]

Hi Harry -I'm sure I recommended this one before but it is not on your list so possibly I didn't or you missed it:

Isaac Hayes - 'Hot Buttered Soul' . In fact all of Hayes' albums are superb productions, but this is arguably the best musically. Don't let the title fool you, it is more funk than soul. One of the best things ever done by anybody, ever.

[Concerto Audio]

Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me.:eyebrows:

[MartinT]

Zola Jesus - Conatus

I have this and I'm not sure about it.

[MartinT]

Joanna Newsom

:spew:

[Canetoad]

The Cruel Sea - The Honeymoon is Over.

Rather obscure Australian band. Started out as an instrumental band till a guy called Tex Smith joined as singer.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

STEELY DAN: Gaucho.

The 2000 remaster. Quite possibly the most sublime recording I've ever heard quite frankly I'm stunned at how good this is.

[Macca]

STEELY DAN: Gaucho.

The 2000 remaster. Quite possibly the most sublime recording I've ever heard quite frankly I'm stunned at how good this is.

They were in the studio 5 days a week for 2 years and spent (allegedly) 2 million dollars on the recording. That's 2 million in vastly uninflated 1979 dollars. Not surprising they needed a twenty year break before doing the next one.

[MartinT]

Gaucho is an exercise in absolute perfection, Harry. And despite, or perhaps in spite of, their relationship falling apart at the seams, the songs and performances are simply superb. One of the shining pinnacles of modern recording. The original vinyl is superb, even better than the SACD.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

And another interesting Gaucho titbit. When they'd finished their mammoth stint in the studio they had a little bit of wasted two inch tape of outtakes. Well, more than a little; 320 spools.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Gaucho is an exercise in absolute perfection, Harry. And despite, or perhaps in spite of, their relationship falling apart at the seams, the songs and performances are simply superb. One of the shining pinnacles of modern recording. The original vinyl is superb, even better than the SACD.

I share your enthusiasm and love of the album. But not everyone does. The Rolling Stone album guide gives it 1/5 which is frankly ridiculous. Some halfwit reviewer being arsey in pursuit if making a name for himself.

[theriskdude]

Whitesnake - Starkers in Tokyo !.....just Coverdale and Adrian Vandenburg on acoustic guitar doing a bunch of stripped down versions. It's sublime and has my favourite version of Soldier of Fortune on it.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Cheers. I once bought a pair of trousers off David Coverdale. Long story.

[Havana]

Cheers. I once bought a pair of trousers off David Coverdale. Long story.

Do tell - did he have to walk home in his pants ??

[theriskdude]

Cheers. I once bought a pair of trousers off David Coverdale. Long story.

sorry Harry, but I can't let that go......we'll need the story now ;)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Well, it was about forty years ago. I was about seventeen and loon pants (big wide flares) had become very fashionable. The boutique that he worked in happened to be the cheapest in the area. I knew him vaguely through a mate who worked in another boutique. So there you go. He sold me a pair of loon pants. He went to same art college as me but he'd left before I started.

The great Paul Rodgers bought me a pint one night as well but you don't want to know that. We'll be here all night.

[keiths]

...you don't want to know that. We'll be here all night.

A 'celebrity stories' thread maybe? I once had a fist-fight with Lloyd Cole.

[Martinh]

A 'celebrity stories' thread maybe? I once had a fist-fight with Lloyd Cole.


I bet that caused a bit of a commotion :lol:

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I once saw Clint Eastwood in his underpants. Actually he bought me a drink as well. See, you've got me started now.

[keiths]

I bet that caused a bit of a commotion :lol:

:lol:

[johnB]

John Otway stole a sausage roll from me in 1979.

[The Grand Wazoo]

"John Otway Stole My Sausage Roll" is up there with "I Sucked Mandelson's Lemons"

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

John Otway stole a sausage roll from me in 1979.

Brilliant.

[MartinT]

Umm... I shook Michael Portillo's hand the night he lost his seat in the elections and commiserated with him, to which he responded that he was quite happy to take a new career path. He's done rather well with great train journeys.

Best I could do.

[daytona600]

many . many years ago i sold mens suits , robbie coltrane walked in one saturday.
had to tell him we did not stock suits in his size (ie fat bastard ) . he left in a bit of a huff

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Ha. Class.

[Marco]

many . many years ago i sold mens suits...

So did I, in the gents dept at Arnotts in Paisley! Did you ever get any gay boys coming in who, erm, appeared to 'enjoy' getting their inside leg measured? :rolleyes: :spew:

Marco.

[brian2957]

I knew a tailor who measured your inside leg if you wanted a hat :lol:

[Marco]

Lol.... I could tell you all sorts of stories of similar shenanigans, dude!!

Marco.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I knew a tailor who measured your inside leg if you wanted a hat :lol:

Genius.

[Marco]

Do you 'dress' to the left or the right, sir? ;)

Marco.

[daytona600]

Marco you know they are no gays in glasgow. they all went down south to work

Did get in trouble once in the clothes shop with a very cute young girl , trying on trousers a bit do big for her , All i asked was Did she want a quick belt from the back

[synsei]

Shall I call out the Coast Guard as the drift on this thread appears to have become a tad serious? Thread drift FTW :lolsign:

[MartinT]

I shan't add that I used to sell men's suits, too!!

[daytona600]

back on track with nice CDs
alice russell - my favourite letters

[Sonority]

Something for fans of 70's - 80's prog, but recorded in September this year.
Outstanding music, recorded to the nth and beautifully mastered.
This is just so well done.

http://www.vincenzoricca.it/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/copertinaGran.jpg

You will probably need to go here to get your mitts on it though.

http://www.vincenzoricca.it/

[MartinT]

Something for fans of 70's - 80's prog

Thanks, I've been waiting for this. Now ordered!

[Sonority]

I have asked when the vinyl is out - not heard yet.
You are going to love it.
I could swear Tony Banks is playing in parts.

Loads of real mellotron and bass pedals - your amp will be working overtime on track two - just for the background tone settings :-)

I have just let it run on repeat all afternoon, and did not feel like turning it off.

[MartinT]

Mmm, my appetite is whetted. How long did yours take to arrive?

[Sonority]

I had mine from CD services - Dundee - posted yesterday - arrived today :-) along with the single. (I like to do my bit supporting independants other than the mighty 'river' )

Mates arrived two days ago direct from site - and released the week before.

My guess would be early in the new yr now if ordered direct.

It IS worth the wait - trust me.
I'm back up to the office tomorrow just to give it a spin :)

[laozi]

So strange that nobody mentioned Patricia Barber. Everyone who loves great produced and lovely played/sung jazz albums should check out at least four of her albums:

Cafe Blue;
Nightclub;
Modern Cool;
Companion.

:-)

[MartinT]

Yes, I like those PB albums too.

[daytona600]

PB even sounds good on MP3 , mastering & recording makes all the difference

[Mr Kipling]

Thought I'd post this here.

The Blue Nile's first two albums: A Walk Across The Rooftops/Hats. Ferretting about found these were remastered late last year and now come as 2 disc sets. Also on vinyl. Amazon have the cds for £13/£11 and the lps are £19.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I've tried and tried but I just don't 'get' the Blue Nile.

[paulc]

Leonard Cohen the complete studio albums collection - remastered and fab quality.
John Marytn - Solid Air Deluxe Version
Graceland - I seem to recall the original 1986 release was the best?

Sent from the commode in my listening room.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Got the other two but Lenny box set ordered. Thanks.

[MikeMusic]

Great album very well made
Which is odd considering his early stuff was very lo fi
John Darnielle singing, mostly acoustic instruments with real clarity

[Mika K]

Sammal - s/t

New band from Finland playing 70's oriented progressive rock, one of the best modern bands doing this in natural manner imho. More from Spotify http://open.spotify.com/artist/163FlKihIniAXnf9NdoIZk or from Youtube..

I2LPKc5tIpk

[jostber]

Peter Gabriel - So (2CD reissue)
Damien Jurado - And Now That I'm In Your Shadow
Vic Chesnutt - Ghetto Bells

[myles]

I fluked a £5 win on ebay, and received 'Music Of My Mind' by Stevie Wonder on SHM-CD. I have owned it on CD formerly, but forgot how good it was. It is amazing sonically as well.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I fluked a £5 win on ebay, and received 'Music Of My Mind' by Stevie Wonder on SHM-CD. I have owned it on CD formerly, but forgot how good it was. It is amazing sonically as well.

Unfortunately it has Stevie Wonder on it and for that reason I'm out.

Each to their own of course but of all the artists in all the world this guy just grates on me. Yes, I know he's very talented but I really can't stand him. Sorry.

[myles]

Unfortunately it has Stevie Wonder on it and for that reason I'm out.

Each to their own of course but of all the artists in all the world this guy just grates on me. Yes, I know he's very talented but I really can't stand him. Sorry.

Hey, it's what makes life interesting, differences of opinion. :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

MIDNIGHT OIL: Diesel and Dust
JONI MITCHELL: Hejira
DOMINIC MILLER: Shapes

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

JANIS IAN: Breaking Silence.

Brilliant album and a truly superb recording

CROWDED HOUSE: Woodface

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

DREAM THEATER: Images And Words.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

JOHN MELLENCAMP: The Lonesome Jubilee.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

JONI MITCHELL: Court And Spark.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

JAMES TAYLOR: Covers
Sublime production with great songs

[MartinT]

If you like James Taylor, Harry, try Hourglass. The SQ is epic. Listen to 'Gaia' on your Ushers for the bass...

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Hi Martin. As it happens Hourglass was purchased a few weeks ago for the princely sum of £1.25. It is, as you say superb. I'm going to play it now in fact.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

JONI MITCHELL: Hissing Of Summer Lawns

Lovely album with superb SQ.

[johnwhit]

OK, I finally got round to reading through this, I kept meaning to but never found the time until now. Some great recommendations, some are downloading as I speak in FLAC for a quick listen;)

May not be to everyone's liking but you must hear:

All About Eve - All About Eve (the first album)

The haunting voice of Julianne Regan, everyone seems to rate the second album Scarlet and Other Stories but it's not a patch on the first IMHO.

ATB,

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

All About Eve ordered. £1.36 delivered.

[guyhayton]

All About Eve - All About Eve (the first album)

The haunting voice of Julianne Regan...

I agree... excellent album

[johnwhit]

All About Eve ordered. £1.36 delivered.

Is that a download at that price Harry?

John

[guyhayton]

Is that a download at that price Harry?
John

I would guess Harry is a purveyor of Amazon Marketplace as am I :eyebrows:

There are still second-hand copies going for the bargain price of £1.36 posted
All About Eve on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B000001FNT/ref=sr_1_1_olp?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1359924073&sr=1-1&condition=used)

[johnwhit]

Ah, thanks for that, the recording layer on mine appears to be deteriorating, it's happened with a few shop bought CD's I own especially those made in France. Bloody annoying when you've spent good money:steam:

John

[johnwhit]

This one really is a matter of taste:

The Pretenders - The Isle of View (I Love You) on CD and DVD

a.k.a. Pretenders Unplugged

The sultry voice of Chrissie Hynde, yes I'm an old perv:eyebrows:

The DVD is stereo only, I use it as a test disc for DVD players, if, like me, you have a DVD connected to a Hi-Fi amp as well as an AV amp/receiver.

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Not my usual cup of Bovril but the SQ of Porcupine Tree's In Absentia is stunning.

Correction. It's sublime. Cutting edge. Incredible.

Please suggest some Remasters that Steven Wilson has done. This guy is a feckin genius.

[Audioman]

Not my usual cup of Bovril but the SQ of Porcupine Tree's In Absentia is stunning.

Correction. It's sublime. Cutting edge. Incredible.

Please suggest some Remasters that Steven Wilson has done. This guy is a feckin genius.

The King Crimson catalog on 2 disc (CD+DVD+DVDA) Only £12 a pop from Amazon. Even the CD mastering is top notch.

[daytona600]

Not my usual cup of Bovril but the SQ of Porcupine Tree's In Absentia is stunning.

Correction. It's sublime. Cutting edge. Incredible.

Please suggest some Remasters that Steven Wilson has done. This guy is a feckin genius.

harry if you like steve wilson , my personel fave is this one
great album & sound is out of this world on Lp & Dvd-A
assume the cd will be great as well

no man - returning jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv-VgjIz0CM ( enjoy )



most steve wilson stuff is out on 5.1 surround for your upstairs system
sacd/dvd-a , but some are very pricey

also if you like steve wilson , give david slyvian a go as well

A Victim of Stars, 1982-2012
2cd best of album - pop to avante garde
sound quality varies from superb to stunning

[Sonority]

Steve Wilson can be an exceedingly wallet emptying experience.
He does, however look after his fans.
Burning Shed is a good place to start, and also Tonefloat in the Netherlands.
If you have not looked at the 'heads up' then this is going to be one if not the album of 2013 for prog rock :-
https://www.burningshed.com/store/stevenwilson/

[Sonority]

& back on topic - as I have not seen them mentioned in a while, two from the aforementioned Mr Wilson :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/611OsuGw0VL._SL500_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gxdGb52rL._SL500_.jpg

[Canetoad]

Jimmy Barnes - Flesh and Wood.

[MartinT]

Not my usual cup of Bovril but the SQ of Porcupine Tree's In Absentia is stunning.

The music is superb.

[Covenant]

The music is superb.

Aaagh! I bought this on DVDA and now cannot play it as I don't have the right equipment. Tried the Foobar plugin but couldn't get it to work.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

The music is superb.

It is. I love it.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

And I need to get more Porcupine Tree.

[Spur07]

Try an album called 'Measure' by Field Music.

It reminds me of a 1970's rock concept album with a contemporary art-house twist, many of the tracks are gapless. influences come thick and fast, plenty of beatles (abbey road), sounds like one of those 70's albums that were recorded in a 'well padded' studio.

The band seem to be big on SQ, the CD is superb - almost a match for the vinyl.

[MikeMusic]

Faces - First step

Just gets better with each upgrade to the system
I used to go and see The Faces all those years ago and loved the band.
Only now do I realise what good musicians they were.
Good production allows you to split the instruments up and hear a lot going one

[MartinT]

Aaagh! I bought this on DVDA and now cannot play it as I don't have the right equipment. Tried the Foobar plugin but couldn't get it to work.

I'll gladly take it off your hands, Jerry. I can play DVD-A :)
PM me if you want to sell it.

[sparrow]

Was listening to Van Morrisons 'Common One' album very late last night and what a wonderfully produced and diifferent album from the man. I just got a vinyl copy at the weekend (I've had the cee dee for a long time)..but never really took to this album..it's up ther with his best and the sq is superb.

[sparrow]

:doh:just noticed that this thread is about good sounding cee dees..:lol: I'm sure if I reasll the cee dee aint too shabby either.:D

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

:doh:just noticed that this thread is about good sounding cee dees..:lol: I'm sure if I reasll the cee dee aint too shabby either.:D

It's the cunningly worded title that gives it away. See what I did there?

[MartinT]

I've been praising Common One for years, John. Epic music and galactic recording.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

TOM PETTY: Wildflowers.

[DanJennings]

TOM PETTY: Wildflowers.

+1
very nice sounding CD.

[Daniel_47]

Yes, that's the one I have to :D Mentioned in the previous post to yours..

Simply incredible album :)
Hi,

Where can i get a copy of the Yello cd and DVD,pls

Daniel

[MartinT]

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Touch-Yello--CD-DVD-/dp/B003NQAXIW/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1360354732&sr=1-2

[brainz2000]

How about Nevermind by Nirvana ...

Not everyone's cup of tea but IMHO great music and awesome sound ...

[AlfaGTV]

+1 for Yello! One of my all time favs, also have most of their work on both LP and CD.
Give Claro Que Si a chance, you might be impressed by the whole? The sum is greater than the parts imo.

[MikeMusic]

Jack Bruce - Songs for a Tailor

Always and still is a wonderful album
Back in the days when I thought Jack would easily outsell Eric ......

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

How about Nevermind by Nirvana ...

Not everyone's cup of tea but IMHO great music and awesome sound ...

Eh? Awesome sound? Really? My copy sounds awful.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Jack Bruce - Songs for a Tailor

Always and still is a wonderful album
Back in the days when I thought Jack would easily outsell Eric ......

Now that's a good shout. Must be 20 years since I heard that. Better be good SQ or I'll be back

[Rare Bird]

'Songs for a Tailor' is a good on vinyl anyway :eyebrows:

[Barry]

'Songs for a Tailor' is a good on vinyl anyway :eyebrows:

+1

[MikeMusic]

Now that's a good shout. Must be 20 years since I heard that. Better be good SQ or I'll be back

System 2 says "yes"

[MikeMusic]

'Songs for a Tailor' is a good on vinyl anyway :eyebrows:

I had to get the CD to add to the LP
Harmony Row also very good with good bonus tracks

[daytona600]

right guys & gals - huge plug alert
i have been enjoying the STS Digital Cds for a while now
demo cds as used at all the major shows , Rammstein to the kings singers Shostakovich to the Stranglers
Cd/Sacd/180g vinyl & DSD recorded 5.1 Sacd surround

see link below for a full list

http://scottnangle.co.uk/sts_digital_28.html

CDs @ £ 17.99
CDs marantz @ £ 15.35
180g vinyl @ £ 23.50

free postage to all AOS members

Highest ever sound rating by hifi news 95%

[Mika K]

This is pretty close to perfection!

Danzig - I

http://blog.kobek.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dan_d1.jpg

[brainz2000]

A couple more from me ... in a totally different vein from Nirvana as that wasn't endorsed (IMHO it sorts out systems) ... anyway my taste is definitely diverse so here are some alternatives in different genres - nothing too mainstream ..

Jon Strong - Follow Me

also

Chris Rea - Auberge

And for those who like to mix music with a sense of humour

Loudon Wainwright III - A Live One

And a couple or those who love female vocalists

Julia Fordham - Porcelain
Bliss - Loveprayer

One for those needing to give the system a full range workout

Styles - Ben Liebrand

For those in the electronica camp

One Vision - Jakatta

For a bit of jazz

James Moody - Sweet and Lovely

And for a bit of Acid House Country music

Alabama 3 - Exile on Coldharbour Lane

Any views on any of these ?

Enjoy

Tim

[MartinT]

Julia Fordham - Porcelain

Definitely a good one.

[daytona600]

[QUOTE=Mika K;411773]This is pretty close to perfection!

Danzig - I

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Shawn Colvin - Steady On
Amos Lee - Last Days at the Lodge
Dead Can Dance - Saltarello
The Stranglers - Golden Brown
Hans Theesink & Terry Evans - Come to the River
Lou Donaldson - Blues Walk
Labi Siffre - So Strong (demo track)
Sam Lightnin Hopkins - Il Blues
Cynder Peters - House of the Rising Sun
Paolo Conte - Come Di
Ofra Haza - Kirya
Paul Simon - Homeless
Eva Cassidy - Wade in the Water
The King Singers - Money Money

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

DAVID BYRNE - Uh Oh.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Congratulations to whoever it was who recommended In The Red by Tina Dico. Superb.

[MartinT]

Might have been me. I definitely recommended Count to Ten.

[synsei]

Chris de Burgh is not everyone's cup of tea, God knows I detest a lot of his material, however Moonfleet & Other Stories is the exception. It is a concept album based around the activities of Dorset smugglers during the middle ages. There is way more to the story but I ain't gonna tell ye no more me hearties, you will need to pin yer lug'oles back and hear for yerself...

http://folking.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/chris-de-burgh-moonfleet.jpg

Anyway, it is an incredibly well produced and recorded album which, when heard on a good system, will give you a real sense of being in front of the performers :)

[Sonority]

Rated as 'Jazz' in most places - for me more on the experimental side.
I am still on a voyage of discovery here after being prompted to try.
I wish I had gotten to see them live, but now no longer possible unfortunately.
Two to definitely have a try with:-
Recordings and mastering right up with the very best.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61dOkPneOmL._SL500_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41E98MC48oL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Might have been me. I definitely recommended Count to Ten.

Your tips are usually spot on Martin.

[MartinT]

I'm not sure if it's been posted here, but the first album by Engineers is really excellent - widescreen, melodic and slightly trippy. Great sound quality, too, when I played it on the big rig last night.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Based on your current run of good form £3 blown on Engineers.

[MartinT]

Good-o. Let me know what you think of it.

[MikeMusic]

I'm not sure if it's been posted here, but the first album by Engineers is really excellent - widescreen, melodic and slightly trippy. Great sound quality, too, when I played it on the big rig last night.

Ulrich Schauss in a very similar vein
Far away trains
or
Goodbye
arguably his best

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Interesting Mike, but I'm afraid all of his albums are above my £3 max.

[MikeMusic]

Interesting Mike, but I'm afraid all of his albums are above my £3 max.
Usually are
Just hang around for a while and you will find one under
Mike
(Head Cheapskate)
:)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

That's what I do Mike. I've been buying an average of about 50 CDs a month for about five month do its not as though I'm short of stuff to listen to. My list of CDs with superb sound quality is looking very impressive and a nice eclectic mix.
Not for everyone though. Some people like the pops and crackles on records and only listen to ancient prog. ;-)

[MikeMusic]

That's what I do Mike. I've been buying an average of about 50 CDs a month for about five month do its not as though I'm short of stuff to listen to. My list of CDs with superb sound quality is looking very impressive and a nice eclectic mix.
Not for everyone though. Some people like the pops and crackles on records and only listen to ancient prog. ;-)
Quality is the thing
If you upgrade the system and the album sounds worse this is a 'bad thing'
Kokomo self titled LP on Martin's system sounded horribly flawed.
Hmm wonder how the CD is on my system now .......

[Barry]

Rated as 'Jazz' in most places - for me more on the experimental side.
I am still on a voyage of discovery here after being prompted to try.
I wish I had gotten to see them live, but now no longer possible unfortunately.
Two to definitely have a try with:-
Recordings and mastering right up with the very best.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61dOkPneOmL._SL500_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41E98MC48oL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Both those CDs are excellent. The second CD of 'Viaticum' is one of the best live jazz recordings I have ever heard.

Like you, I was only introduced to e.s.t "post mortem". Although Esborg Svenson sady died a while ago, he and his trio made quite a few recordings to leave with us.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Whoever suggested All About Eve, great shout.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

IAN ANDERSON: Thick As A Brick 2. The SQ is incredible. That fella from Porcupine Tree again. Genius.

[johnwhit]

Whoever suggested All About Eve, great shout.

:thumbsup: In the Meadow's a great system test track, one of those CD's that gets played over and over:cool:

ATB,

John

[Mr Kipling]

Paul Brady's '86 live album "Full Moon". Brilliant, but sadly deleted years ago. I got my cd and lp from Amazon Germany. One of my most favourite live albums.

[Sonority]

IAN ANDERSON: Thick As A Brick 2. The SQ is incredible. That fella from Porcupine Tree again. Genius.

Knows a thing or two about prog does Mr Wilson, and just seems to enjoy making more of it and pushing it's boundaries.
The Raven is going to be a masterpiece!
Heard an original pressing of TAAB & Aqualung recently - the new versions really do bear comparison, very rare these days.

[Audioman]

Knows a thing or two about prog does Mr Wilson, and just seems to enjoy making more of it and pushing it's boundaries.
The Raven is going to be a masterpiece!
Heard an original pressing of TAAB & Aqualung recently - the new versions really do bear comparison, very rare these days.

Off Topic, but I would recommend the 2 LP set with the remastered TAAB and TAAB II. Includes a lovely LP sized bound book with all the original artwork.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Whoever recommended PRETENDERS: The Isle Of View. Great shout. Lovely sound. Especially the acoustic bass.

[johnwhit]

Me again Harry, it's rewarding to find something new to listen to especially on CD as many can be sub-standard IMHO.

ATB,

John

[DanJennings]

Rated as 'Jazz' in most places - for me more on the experimental side.
I am still on a voyage of discovery here after being prompted to try.
I wish I had gotten to see them live, but now no longer possible unfortunately.
Two to definitely have a try with:-
Recordings and mastering right up with the very best.




Both those CDs are excellent. The second CD of 'Viaticum' is one of the best live jazz recordings I have ever heard.

Like you, I was only introduced to e.s.t "post mortem". Although Esborg Svenson sady died a while ago, he and his trio made quite a few recordings to leave with us.

He's dead?!

Gutted.

I was lucky enough to see them live (just checked my ticket collection - 22nd March 2007 at symphony hall in brum) and they were fantastic.... The tickets were free too!

I had no idea he was dead, and a quick look on wikipedia suggests that the circumstances of his death are awful....

"On June 14, 2008, Svensson went missing during a scuba diving session on Ingarö outside Stockholm, Sweden. His diving companions, including an instructor and his then-14-year old son, eventually found him lying unconscious on the seabed.[1][2] Having sustained serious injuries, he was rushed to Karolinska University Hospital by helicopter, but could not be saved. He was 44 years old, married and the father of two sons."

I shall have to give one of his records a spin and raise a glass soon.

[johnwhit]

Another three definitely worth a listen if they haven't already been mentioned:

Don Henley - The End of the Innocence
Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is
Peter Gabriel - So

Oh and if you can handle the dour nature of his songs:

Ricard Thompson - Rumor & Sigh

ATB,

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Another three definitely worth a listen if they haven't already been mentioned:

Don Henley - The End of the Innocence
Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is
Peter Gabriel - So

Oh and if you can handle the dour nature of his songs:

Ricard Thompson - Rumor & Sigh

ATB,

John

Got first three John. Ill check the Richard Thompson but I'm not sure about him. Thanks.

[johnwhit]

Got first three John. Ill check the Richard Thompson but I'm not sure about him. Thanks.

Thought you might have, they're all pretty well regarded. Rumor and Sigh really is a good recording of the man at his best but it's definitely not an uplifting listen:lol:

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Just bought this today: PREFAB SPROUT Andromeda Heights. Wow. What an incredible recording. My gob is well and truly smacked. It really is sublime.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Just listened to the Prefab Sprout album again. Either someone has sprinkled fairy dust on my system or this really is a reference recording.

[MartinT]

Not sure if this was already recommended: Peter Gabriel 4. One hell of a system test and truly separates the men from the boys. If your system can do the tribal percussion in Rhythm of the Heat while keeping it all together, you're doing well. Highly charged music too, and a must-have if you're going to have only one Gabriel.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Got it Martin. And you're right. A tough test for any system.

[Yomanze]

10/10

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51p8pFCwVbL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

...oh, and Blue Lines too.

http://www.mp3crank.com/cover-album/Massive-Attack-Blue-Lines.jpg?84cd58

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Good shouts Neil. Got all three.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I'm not sure if it's been posted here, but the first album by Engineers is really excellent - widescreen, melodic and slightly trippy. Great sound quality, too, when I played it on the big rig last night.

Another top tip by Martin T. Yes, nicely trippy. I think it will go well with a nice malt.

[Clothears]

His latest, and the usual high standards apply..

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51S29uoyjBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[johnwhit]

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 35th Anniversary Edition, I've heard a few remasters but this one's positively the best yet.

ATB,

John

[Clothears]

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 35th Anniversary Edition, I've heard a few remasters but this one's positively the best yet.

ATB,

John

Oh I don't know, wait for the 40th Anniversary Edition, or possibly the 45th.:)

I own the version from about 2004 and that will do for me.

[johnwhit]

Oh I don't know, wait for the 40th Anniversary Edition, or possibly the 45th.:)

I own the version from about 2004 and that will do for me.

:lol: Yeah, the industry certainly knows how to get it's pound of flesh:rolleyes:

The first disc of the 3 sounds very good, strings have more texture, vocals and instruments more separation, better resolution, sounding sweet here;)

John

[MartinT]

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 35th Anniversary Edition, I've heard a few remasters but this one's positively the best yet.

The hi-res DVD-A is positively stunning.

[johnwhit]

The hi-res DVD-A is positively stunning.

I might try and get a copy, IIRC the Pioneer DV-600AV does DVD-A but I've never had anything to listen to before.

Would that be surround or stereo Martin?

John

[MartinT]

I don't do surround but it may have surround tracks on it. From memory, the hi-res stereo tracks are 88.2kHz 24-bit. All DVD-As are a bit hard to find now, so good luck with it.

[johnwhit]

I don't do surround but it may have surround tracks on it. From memory, the hi-res stereo tracks are 88.2kHz 24-bit. All DVD-As are a bit hard to find now, so good luck with it.

Thanks Martin, it's downloading now 24/96, if I like it I'll buy it. There doesn't seem to be much to my liking available on DVD-A, I think SACD has taken over the running. If I get serious in the future I may consider a DAC for the Pioneer as I doubt it's the best sounding disc spinner, certainly not as good as my CDP but could possibly serve as a transport for DVD-A and SACD:scratch:

John

[MartinT]

I'm lucky in that my Ayre C-5xe plays both SACD and DVD-A, as well as CD of course. So it doesn't matter what I put in it.

I've just checked the Rumours packaging and it says it carries 'Advanced resolution surround' as well as stereo, so you should be good. No mention of the exact bit format, though.

P.S. try The Chain, sounding like you've never heard it before!

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Martin, don't take this the wrong way but I wish you'd feck off. You've just 'encouraged' me to buy it.

[MartinT]

The Ayre or the DVD-A? :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

The bloody Fleetwood Mac. My third copy. I'm sure the Ayre is nice as well. Lets not go there though.

[johnwhit]

Martin, don't take this the wrong way but I wish you'd feck off. You've just 'encouraged' me to buy it.

:lol: You can never have too many copies:doh:

John

[johnwhit]

I'm lucky in that my Ayre C-5xe plays both SACD and DVD-A, as well as CD of course. So it doesn't matter what I put in it.

I've just checked the Rumours packaging and it says it carries 'Advanced resolution surround' as well as stereo, so you should be good. No mention of the exact bit format, though.

P.S. try The Chain, sounding like you've never heard it before!

The one I've downloaded must just be stereo, all the tracks are 24/96 and FLAC'd, still must give The Chain a listen:cool:

John

[mikecole]

Govi - Guitar Odyssey
Greg Brown - Slant 6 Mind
Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn Back

[johnwhit]

The hi-res DVD-A is positively stunning.

:eek: I've just seen the fecking price of Rumours DVD-A:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rumours-DVD-AUDIO-Fleetwood-Mac/dp/B00005B5L4

They're 'avin a laugh:lol:

John

[MartinT]

It hasn't been in print for years, John.

[johnwhit]

:hmm: Still too expensive, but compared to Zep's - How The West Was Won it's a relative bargain:lol:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-West-Was-Won-AUDIO/dp/B0000CDLC8

:eek:

[Rare Bird]

:eek: I've just seen the fecking price of Rumours DVD-A:

They're 'avin a laugh:lol:

John

Thats intresting the guy i look after has one never played it i think, i'll tell him how much it's worth :eyebrows:

[johnwhit]

Well all I'll say is I'm glad my DVD player's too old to recognise Digital Watermarking;):)

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Everything But The Girl: Amplified Heart
Shawn Colvin: Steady On

[Sonority]

I know it's everywhere at the moment, but this is the definition of 10/10 :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dDNh31CTL._SL500_.jpg

[johnwhit]

Barclay James Harvest - Turn of the Tide;)

John

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Barclay James Harvest - Turn of the Tide;)

John

Mmmmmm. Interesting. It's a long time since I listened to BJH.

[johnwhit]

From 1981, later BJH, post Berlin CfTP I think. I've been looking for a copy and now it's been remastered, but the original was just great.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turn-Tide-Barclay-James-Harvest/dp/B00ADQ7JOQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2O3YLRSPXT7QL&coliid=I1N4KEXN934BB4

John

[Mika K]

The new album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds is really something, perhaps one of the best albums they have ever made. It has some really wonderful songs e.g. Jubilee Street or the Mermaids and the cover art is also mighty nice.. :)

http://www.nickcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Push-The-Sky-Away-PACKSHOT1-768x768.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

The new album by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds is really something, perhaps one of the best albums they have ever made. It has some really wonderful songs e.g. Jubilee Street or the Mermaids and the cover art is also mighty nice.. :)

http://www.nickcave.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Push-The-Sky-Away-PACKSHOT1-768x768.jpg

And the sound quality?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

THE BLUE NILE: High.

Sublime in every respect.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I know it's everywhere at the moment, but this is the definition of 10/10 :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51dDNh31CTL._SL500_.jpg

I disagree. I've listened to it three times and although I admire Wilson's work, I don't think this quite makes it. Recorded a tough too loud IMHO.

[Sonority]

A touch too loud??
We will agree to disagree on this then.
One of the most amazing recordings out there in my book.
As for the content - stunning.

[MartinT]

Recorded a tough too loud IMHO.

Do you mean too compressed, Harry? I have it on order and will give it an appraisal when it arrives.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yes Martin. Sounds a touch loud because of compression IMHO. I've been hugely impressed with Wilson's work on the Tull and Crimson albums.

[Sonority]

I dont think your going to find much in the way of compression - the cd has a Dynamic Range score of 10 and the MultiChannel mix is a mere 13...

You may also find this interesting, and considering who was sat at the desk doing the job I do not think he is telling porkies..

Receiving a lot of questions about the mastering of The Raven That Refused to Sing - so for the audiophiles out there, rest assured that the mixes included on all formats are flat transfers of the mixes, with no additional EQ, compression or limiting. So consequently you *will* need to turn up the volume a bit when you listen compared to most other albums, all of the natural dynamics are preserved. (-:
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At the end of the day - it is purely personal choice as to whether the album is liked or not.
Trying to compare with anything else out there is rather pointless as he was trying to forge something new.
Three tracks on the album are exceedingly challenging and ambitious, I happen to find them stunning works, but can see why some may struggle with them.
each to their own and more power to everyones elbow :)

[brian2957]

Rani Arbro and Daisy Mayhem ' Big Old Life ' . Excellent IMHO.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I dont think your going to find much in the way of compression - the cd has a Dynamic Range score of 10 and the MultiChannel mix is a mere 13...

You may also find this interesting, and considering who was sat at the desk doing the job I do not think he is telling porkies..

Receiving a lot of questions about the mastering of The Raven That Refused to Sing - so for the audiophiles out there, rest assured that the mixes included on all formats are flat transfers of the mixes, with no additional EQ, compression or limiting. So consequently you *will* need to turn up the volume a bit when you listen compared to most other albums, all of the natural dynamics are preserved. (-:
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At the end of the day - it is purely personal choice as to whether the album is liked or not.
Trying to compare with anything else out there is rather pointless as he was trying to forge something new.
Three tracks on the album are exceedingly challenging and ambitious, I happen to find them stunning works, but can see why some may struggle with them.
each to their own and more power to everyones elbow :)

Can I ask what makes you assume that a dynamic range score (whatever that is) of 10 is exceptional.

As for having to turn up the volume, I didn't have to turn up the volume. In fact I had to turn it down.

I'm not saying that its a bad recording. It's far from it. It's actually pretty good. But no way would it go down as exceptional I'm my book. I could name a dozen better CD recordings. Hell's teeth I could come up with 100. I think the hype has worked with this album.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Ah, I see now . . .

The DR score is from the dynamic range database. Average score for the album is 10.

So I plucked an album off the top of my head: Gaucho by Steely Dan. Average score for the album is 15. Worth noting that Gaucho was recorded over 30 years ago.

Like I said the Steven Wilson album is good SQ. Certainly not exceptional, groundbreaking, cutting edge and all the other hyperboles I've heard.

[MartinT]

Judging by Gaucho's high standard, there are classical recordings that would easily score in excess of 20 on that same scale for dynamic range.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yes, I would think so Martin. And there certainly won't be many rock/pop recordings that score more than 15. Brothers in Arms maybe. Something by Fleetwood Mac maybe. Tracy Chapman?

[Mr Kipling]

If you're partial to revivalist religeous ditties (and who isn't?) Iris DeMent did an album called Lifeline. It sounds quite excellent, but she's probably a bit of an aquired taste. One for Nat?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I'm giving religious revivalist ditties a bit of a rest at the moment. But thanks all the same.

[Mr Kipling]

If dreamy female pop is your bag (and isn't it everyones'?) Minipop did an album A New Hope a few years ago. I'll post a YouTube kink in the What About This Track? thread.

[daytona600]

these Cds range from superb to reference sound quality


http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24310

[Audioman]

Yes, I would think so Martin. And there certainly won't be many rock/pop recordings that score more than 15. Brothers in Arms maybe. Something by Fleetwood Mac maybe. Tracy Chapman?

Try 'The Wall' and 'Tea For The Tiller Man'. Don't know what they are but sound far more dynamic than those mentioned on the original vinyl cuts. Which of course have 'limited' dynamics according to the objectivists.

[MartinT]

Try 'The Wall' and 'Tea For The Tiller Man'. Don't know what they are but sound far more dynamic than those mentioned on the original vinyl cuts. Which of course have 'limited' dynamics according to the objectivists.

Tea for the Tillerman on reissue vinyl has absolutely knockout dynamics.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Try 'The Wall' and 'Tea For The Tiller Man'. Don't know what they are but sound far more dynamic than those mentioned on the original vinyl cuts. Which of course have 'limited' dynamics according to the objectivists.

Got both. Both superb.

Another 40 CDs bought today.

[Macca]

Tea for the Tillerman on reissue vinyl has absolutely knockout dynamics.

Not my cup of tea but an ex used to have it on original vinyl and that was knockout as well.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

TUBULAR BELLS: Mike Oldfield

[Mr Kipling]

Dont know about 10/10 but Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds is a double SACD and can usually be had for £5 from HMV.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

DARYL HALL: Soul Alone

A white boy with a voice as good as the best black soul singers. This is a SQ belter.

[Rothchild]

Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine
The Frank & Walters - Beauty Becomes More Than Life
Sly & The Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

SECOND WINTER: Johnny Winter. Sublime considering it was recorded in 1969.

[brian2957]

Rani Arbro and Daisy Mayhem . Keep pushing this album . I'm listening to it just now and it really is 10/10.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Rani-Arbo-Daisy-Mayhem/dp/B000P6R8A4/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1362935169&sr=1-1-spell

The Best of Tony Joe White
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Tony-Joe-White/dp/B000002MKI/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1362935243&sr=1-1

[Mr Kipling]

ANYTHING! by Gordon Lightfoot. The production and sound quality of his recordings is excellent. Try his "Complete Greatest Hits".

[Barry]

ANYTHING! by Gordon Lightfoot. The production and sound quality of his recordings is excellent. Try his "Complete Greatest Hits".

Agree. :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

ANYTHING! by Gordon Lightfoot. The production and sound quality of his recordings is excellent. Try his "Complete Greatest Hits".

Mmmmmm, now there's someone who passed me by. Apart from Greatest Hits any other recommendations?

[Mr Kipling]

Don't dismiss the "Complete Greatest Hits". I did until I read the review here last night and now intend to get it - £9 on eBay.

I don't actually have any of his albums as such, just the 4 cd boxset which spans his work. The thing that surprises me is how consistantly good his material is. I only knew of him from some of his hits and had forgot about him, and then i saw the boxset in an HMV sale a few years ago. Might start and collect his albums.

http://gordonlightfoot.com/CompleteGreatestHits.shtml

[Audioman]

Mmmmmm, now there's someone who passed me by. Apart from Greatest Hits any other recommendations?

Sundown.
If I Could Read Your Mind.
Summertime Dream.

[daytona600]

any album by Mari Boine , sung in finnish/sami but do not let you put you off
bit different but very rewarding & very well recorded , if you have trouble getting the CDs
let me know

the new space dimension controller - welcome to mikrosector 50
double lp + cd , a concept rap/house/techo album no less - great fun

[MartinT]

I've found her on Spotify, Scott. Listening now...

[MartinT]

Very nice! I might pick up In the Hand of the Night when I'm next assembling an Amazon basket.

[daytona600]

good choice , not very good on Cds martin , vinyl & sacd yes

[Chunky70]

How about some female fronted swedish electro pop!
Little Dragon - Machine Dreams
Little Dragon - Ritual Union
The Knife - Silent Shout
Fever Ray - Fever Ray

[sparrow]

All of 10cc's cd's sound pretty good to my waxy lugholes..:eyebrows:

[Alex_UK]

How about some female fronted swedish electro pop!
Little Dragon - Machine Dreams
Little Dragon - Ritual Union
The Knife - Silent Shout
Fever Ray - Fever Ray

Oh yes, all those are good - Fever Ray especially.

If we're talking Swedish, then how about The Cardigans? 2003's Long Gone Before Daylight whilst nowhere near as poppy as their earlier stuff is a great recording IMHO.

[Chunky70]

Oh yes, all those are good - Fever Ray especially.

If we're talking Swedish, then how about The Cardigans? 2003's Long Gone Before Daylight whilst nowhere near as poppy as their earlier stuff is a great recording IMHO.

Yes Alex the Cardigans are great. Gran Turismo is an amazing production. For some reason i've been listening to a lot of swedish stuff lately, lots of real quality comes from there. Must be the long dark nights with nothing to do but make music!

[MartinT]

The Cardigans? 2003's Long Gone Before Daylight whilst nowhere near as poppy as their earlier stuff is a great recording IMHO.

It's an epic album and I may well have already recommended it further up the thread. If I didn't, then +1.

[Vital]

Well this has been an interesting and slightly expensive thread for me!

Some great CDs picked up from the many listed and I like most, so thanks to many of you.

I have racked my brains (and sifted my collection) to contribute something. I really like last year's Mercury album winner - An Awesome Wave by Alt-J which sounds well recorded to my ears. It scores quite badly on the DR database, but that aside, if it's managed to escape your attention so far I think some of you might rather like it.

[MartinT]

I think An Awesome Wave is not the type of music to have a very large dynamic range but it does sound vivid and well recorded to me, as well as being an outstanding and quite different album of recent times.

[daytona600]

anne bisson - blue mind CD & vinyl
Dadawa- Sister drum - Xrcd & Vinyl
Doug macleod - come to find cd & Vinyl
these will give your system a good work out

[pjdowns]

Thanks Paul. Another four CDs ordered. This is getting expensive but what the hell. Keep em coming fellas.

Little late to reply but hey, am happy to help :)

So onto my next few!

The Script - The Script (They're debut album and an excellent fusion between Rock, Pop and Rap).

The Original Rude Boys - This Life (Support band for the 2012 The Script tour... Brilliant fusion between Irish Folk, Pop, Indie, Rap and Acoustic Rock).

Gloria Estefan - Cuts Both Ways (Still love this album - although probably better on Vinyl).

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman (Excellent - If you haven't got it go out and buy immediately :)).

Def Leppard - Hysteria (My favourite band... no sarcasm please :))

[Dalster]

I've gotten good music from this thread :)

Don't know if there mentioned before.....

Melanie De Biasio - No Deal
Julien Pras - Shady Hollow Circus
Erykah Badu - Live

[pjdowns]

I would highly recommend both of these albums if you're a Blues fan!

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I ordered this album on this recommendation and have to agree with you totally, it is a great recording and overall album, thanks for the recommendation :)

[Stratmangler]

I ordered this album on this recommendation and have to agree with you totally, it is a great recording and overall album, thanks for the recommendation :)

It is a good album, and it has never come out on vinyl, which is a shame.
I occasionally bring it up with Paul at Diverse Vinyl in an attempt to try and get Diverse Records to do a release of it, although nothing has come of it yet :(

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It is a good album, and it has never come out on vinyl, which is a shame.
I occasionally bring it up with Paul at Diverse Vinyl in an attempt to try and get Diverse Records to do a release of it, although nothing has come of it yet :(

Shame, I'm sure it'd be a great album on Vinyl :)

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Kurt Elling - The Messenger
Cassandra Wilson - Traveling Miles
Squirrel Nut Zippers - Bedlam Ballroom

...off the top of my head

Biff,

I ordered Cassandra Wilson based on this recommendation. It arrived yesterday and I have to say it really is an excellent album - so thank you for the recommendation.

Paul.