CD albums that are truly 10/10

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

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 . . .

[sq225917]

Johhny Cash- American IV
Keaton Henson - Dear
Ane Brun- Live

[AlfaGTV]

Michael Landau - Live
Kari Bremnes - Live
Chris Cornell - Songbook

Somebody just said i like live recordings? :eyebrows:

/Mike

[Macca]

Eric Clapton & BB King - Riding With The King
Erykah Baddhu - Badduizm Live
John Lee Hooker - The Healer

[Rare Bird]

I have an album on CD thats from 1968, that will tear shreads from any modern recording.But since it's AOS i'll not bother :lol:

[dantheman91]

I have an album on CD thats from 1968, that will tear shreads from any modern recording.But since it's AOS i'll not bother :lol:

Spill dude i wanna know.

[daytona600]

Yello - Baby ( or any yello )
Bliss - They made History
Apparat - The devils work

just 3 suggestions

[tolmie]

Smashing pumpkins - Siamese Dream

[brian2957]

+1 for Nils Lofgren -Acoustic Live.
Lambchop - Is a Woman
Rani Arbro - Big Old Life

[walpurgis]

June Tabor 'A Quiet Eye'

Leonard Cohen 'Ten New Songs'

Curtiss Mayfield 'New World Order'

Shpongle 'Are You Shpongled'

Kate Bush 'Aerial'

Gobeil 'La mechanique des ruptures' (just try and find a copy of that one!)


All these CDs are beautifully recorded and sounding superb on my system.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Smashing pumpkins - Siamese Dream

YES! Correct! ;)

[southall-1998]

Yello - Baby ( or any yello )
Bliss - They made History
Apparat - The devils work

just 3 suggestions


Got Yello ''Baby'' on vinyl. Great recording! Must try the CD version.

Cheers.

[Macca]

Smashing pumpkins - Siamese Dream

Good one! - Awesome recording

[MartinT]

Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat (only the 20th anniversary remaster)
Leonard Cohen - The Future
k d lang - Drag

[Macca]

Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul
The Rolling Stones - Beggar's Banquet - remaster on hybrid SACD disc - Both implementations are excellent,

[Roy S]

Chris Isaak - Baja Sessions
Erin Bode - Over And Over
and after a heads up from someone on here
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave

[Rare Bird]

Spill dude i wanna know.

Giles, Giles & Fripp 'Cheerful Insanity Of' Japanese SHM-CD Edition..

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Giles, Giles & Fripp 'Cheerful Insanity Of' Japanese SHM-CD Edition..

You having a laugh?

[Audioman]

Janis Ian - Breaking Silence.

King Crimson all titles in recent 2 disc reissue series. The DVDA discs are even better.

Jennifer Warnes - The Well.

Thea Gilmore (lyrics Sandy Denny) - Don't Stop Singing.

Jackson Browne - The Naked Ride Home.

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - All this Useless Beauty.

[RichB]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/37/Generation_Terrorists.jpg

Manic Street Preachers - Generation terrorists.

This always sound very good considering it was an early 90s production, for me it marks a big shift from overblown 80s rock production and not quite as 'rough by design' as lots of indie stuff which came out in the 00s. This is a subjective thread anyway and something about how this album sounds always gets my blood pumping. Dont even try it on spotify... it just doesnt translate.

I'd also add +1 to Joss Stone - Soul Sessions, the cd does sound fab.

[lewis]

Joe beard - blues union - jvc xrcd

terry evans - puttin' it down - jvc xrcd

eric clapton - unplugged

[MartinT]

eric clapton - unplugged

Ah yes, now that is a great recording.

[jandl100]

Supertramp - Crime of the Century
Silvius Weiss lute sonatas Volume 1 - Naxos
Loreena McKennitt - The Visit
Eddy Louiss - Sang Mele (track: Blues for Klook)

[WOStantonCS100]

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

...off the top of my head

[MartinT]

Eddy Louiss - Sang Mele (track: Blues for Klook)

Oh yes, another excellent one.

[Clive]

Seeing as I own a number of the albums mentioned on both vinyl and CD I have to comment that they sound great on both formats. These aren't albums that sound great just on CD, they are albums that sound great....period; because they are well recorded and mastered.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yello - Baby ( or any yello )
Bliss - They made History
Apparat - The devils work

just 3 suggestions

Thanks. Yello album just arrived. Excellent recording indeed. Not my face type of music but sounds stunning.

[Rare Bird]

You having a laugh?

Er no exactly why i never mentioned it originally, just typical. :steam:

[Canetoad]

Susan Vega - Susan Vega
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Susan Vega - Susan Vega
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

Got both. Agreed.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

TALK TALK - The Colour of Spring 1997 Remaster.
KATHRYN WILLIAMS - Little Black Numbers.

[guyhayton]

The Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Session (recorded on a single vintage microphone in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto)
Hue & Cry - The Bitter Suite (recorded in the hold of a Car Ferry!!!)
Carol Kidd - Nice Work

Acoustic Alchemy - Reference Point
The Blue Nile - Hats

[Tim]

Hard to think of them all, but these 10 spring to mind right now;

Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live
Eric Bibb - Good Stuff
Joan Armatrading - What's Inside
Christine Collister - Live (recorded on the Isle of Man in 94)
JJ Cale – Troubadour
Nick Drake – Five Leaves
Natalie Merchant - Tigerlily
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball
Diana Krall - Live in Paris (probably contrary to the populas, but I think this is better than The Girl in the Other Room)

. . . and finally - I feel a bit of a cheat here as I am new to it, so the credit goes to Chris (TGW), but it's not been mentioned so far and it really should be;

Muddy Waters - Folk Singer

[Reid Malenfant]

Yello - Baby ( or any yello )
I'd go along with that, though the later albums are quite superb!

One Second
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Touch Yello, which I only got recently - just frankly incredible :eyebrows: Scared the hell out of me when I first gave it a spin, it's that good :eek:

[Sonority]

Talking about truly great recordings, these may not all be your cup of tea, but they very often get an airing in my room - mood dependant :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rK5qVDi2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

NOTE - this is not just the 'standard' cd (which is actually really rather good)
but the LTD edition with DVD. The extra 6 tracks are not 'just' re masters - they almost re-define the art of great mastering and recording in my opinion.

Not all systems (or ears) can handle this - trying to play it on a car stereo is hilarious - especially if it has a boy racer 'sub' in it :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k7kFBz6yL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

If you want something really different and stretch your system to the max :-)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Gv0pyYZTL._SS500_.jpg

& just to show live can actually be done correctly when they want :-)

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Kate took one hell of a long time to get this nigh on perfect in the recording:-

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I have a preference for the second album of the pair.

Enough for now - plenty more though.

[Sonority]

I see I was typing and pulling pics as RM posted!

Please try and get your mitts on this if you can - it really is worth it just for the final 6 tracks - I just love them all!

X Race & Petro oleum can do serious damage - the final track is just Yello at their most sublime - not at all bad for 60+ year olds..

The DVD is fun and is a digital representation of a concert they want to do in Vegas in 2013 (?) Caesars Palace..

If I could get to that, oh boy I would be happy:eek:

[Reid Malenfant]

Talking about truly great recordings, these may not all be your cup of tea, but they very often get an airing in my room - mood dependant :-

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rK5qVDi2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

NOTE - this is not just the 'standard' cd (which is actually really rather good)
but the LTD edition with DVD. The extra 6 tracks are not 'just' re masters - they almost re-define the art of great mastering and recording in my opinion.

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

Simply incredible album :)

[MartinT]

Susan Vega - Susan Vega

You mean Suzanne Vega. Saw her live just after she released that album. Lovely personality.

[MartinT]

Joan Armatrading - What's Inside
.
.
.
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball

What's Inside is a stunning album and spectacularly well recorded.

Mirrorball is good, Afterglow is even better.

[Rare Bird]

Clearly apparent what the definition of a superb recording is amongs AOS posters. Total & utter shyte taste in music speaks volumes as it is..

:lol: muppets

[MartinT]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rK5qVDi2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

NOTE - this is not just the 'standard' cd (which is actually really rather good)
but the LTD edition with DVD.

It's not the thread topic, but this album on double vinyl is fantastically well mastered.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Clearly apparent what the definition of a superb recording is amongs AOS posters. Total & utter shyte taste in music speaks volumes as it is..

:lol: muppets

Had it occurred to you that there would be many people who'd consider your taste in music rather limited and predicable. Not to mention utter SHITE (correct spelling)? As someone once said 'Free your mind and your arse will follow'

[Quicky82]

Just found this thread; totally have to chip in! There's nothing worse than loving an album for it's music but hating it for it's crap mastering/production. Good sounding CDs should be praised! So, my picks:

Fiona Apple - The Idler Wheel... (Any of her albums to be honest but the new one is a cracker)
Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker
Wild Beasts - Smother

[MartinT]

I've also thought of:

- Roxy Music - Avalon
- Zero 7 - When It Falls
- Air - Moon Safari

[Rare Bird]

Had it occurred to you that there would be many people who'd consider your taste in music rather limited and predicable. Not to mention utter SHITE (correct spelling)? As someone once said 'Free your mind and your arse will follow'

But theres also too many people that have a narrow minded view on Prog/Psych & truly believe it's limited in which case you are then so amazingly wrong :lol:

[Effem]

But theres also too many people that have a narrow minded view on Prog/Psych & truly believe it's limited in which case you are then so amazingly wrong :lol:

You tell 'em Andre :eyebrows:

I have a few prog/psych CDs in my collection now mainly thanks to Snapper sending some sample copies down for me, some of which I have bought the original albums.

My problem is browsing around a good music source to find these hidden gems and I hanker for the days back when record shops had a booth with a pair of headphones to hear a selection :lol:

Yes I know there is sites like Spotify but being a tad on the poor side at the moment and a tight fisted bastid I can't justify the outlay.

[Yomanze]

Massive Attack - Mezzanine
Depeche Mode - Ultra
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Joni Mitchell - Blue (great test album to shred all but the finest systems)
Jeff Buckley - So Real: Songs from Jeff Buckley (compilation)
Nas - Illmatic (a debut album he never got near to)
Neil Young - Harvest

[Rare Bird]

You tell 'em Andre :eyebrows:

I have a few prog/psych CDs in my collection now mainly thanks to Snapper sending some sample copies down for me, some of which I have bought the original albums.

My problem is browsing around a good music source to find these hidden gems and I hanker for the days back when record shops had a booth with a pair of headphones to hear a selection :lol:



You'll not find them in music stores on CD. Pretty much everything ive bought on CD has been through mail order via Germany or the USA.




King Crimson all titles in recent 2 disc reissue series. The DVDA discs are even better.



Um the 'Lizard' one is very good but i prefer the Japanese Pony Canyon edition of 'ITCOTCK' from 1999

....................................

However i seems to me that a lot of audio fans tend to let sound quality govern what they listern to which is totally redicularse.

[MartinT]

However i seems to me that a lot of audio fans tend to let sound quality govern what they listern to which is totally redicularse.

Not me, Andr'e. I listen to (in my opinion) good music, regardless of quality. Some of the recordings I have are atrocious (e.g. Hawkwind's Space Ritual) but it never stops me listening if I like the songs.

[Rare Bird]

You'll be suprised how many do tho Martin, i have at lease three (Ex -Friends) :rfl: that do..

[MartinT]

Ex -Friends

Sounds like excommunicated :eek: :lol:

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

But theres also too many people that have a narrow minded view on Prog/Psych & truly believe it's limited in which case you are then so amazingly wrong :lol:

There are people who have a narrow mind on lots of music. You for instance ( just check your posts). I'm not a massive prog fan these days but back in the day I saw Floyd, Tull, Genesis Hawkwind and many others. I have quite a number of CDs in my collection that would be classed as prog but I listen to a wide range of stuff. The only music I dont listen to is opera or classical. Leaves me plenty to go at.

[Tim]

I should give up now Harry if I were you, as the 'prog' you are probably referring to (Floyd, Tull, Genesis, Hawkwind etc) is what I would call mainstream or popular prog. The musical genre I think that André is referring to is vast in comparison, I thought I knew a little about prog until I came here and found that my knowledge was barely scrapping the surface and I mean barely. Prog/Psych when you get into it, which André has, is vast and very specialist.

We all like what we like for different reasons, but I doubt anyone here could be classed as narrow minded when it comes to music tastes, some folk might call me narrow minded as I primarily like female vocal, but even that genre is vast. And I like an awful lot more than that, but don't always share it here as I know a lot folk won't have heard of it.

It also doesn't bother me if people think its shite, as a lot probably is, but its special to me for a particular reason ;)

[brian2957]

Can you give us some examples Tim . I'm always willing to learn.

[synsei]

It is just silly and frankly a bit rude to criticise someone else's musical tastes as it is such a personal thing. For instance, I like a wide variety of music from all sorts of genres, however my likes and dislikes are rather fluid and can change depending on many variables. André's bag is Prog, and as he and Tim have stated the catalogue is VAST. I like some Prog material but will admit that there is a lot that turns me off, for instance I really can't stomach Jethro Tull, but there is a helluva lot out there yet to discover and I am all ears.

I like to study what other members are listening to because it is a great way to discover artists and albums that I am not familiar with and it is amazing how often I stumble across artists and albums I really like. The latest for example is Nils Lofgren and it can't have escaped too many members notice that Acoustic Live has featured heavily in my recent listening sessions ;)

[brian2957]

I listen to that album at least once a week Dave . :) 'Keith don't go ' is an outstanding track.When albums and artists are recommended on the forum I go into Amazon and sample the recommendations . I have bought quite a few albums that way.

[Macca]

I still have a teenager's desire to crticise other peoples' musical taste and frankly I see that as a good thing. I simply can't do it here on AoS as the people are so good-hearted and genuine and I really don't want to upset them. With my old friends it is a differant matter though - no holds are barred and we all give as good as we get.:eyebrows:

[Reid Malenfant]

I still have a teenager's desire to crticise other peoples' musical taste and frankly I see that as a good thing. I simply can't do it here on AoS as the people are so good-hearted and genuine and I really don't want to upset them. With my old friends it is a differant matter though - no holds are barred and we all give as good as we get.:eyebrows:
I think that's still a mood thing ;) I'm going over some stuff this evening that I haven't heard for years, while it is in no way as musically satisfying as other CDs that I own, it still has a place in that old thing called a heart :D

So it still does the trick, but it's not something you'd be playing every day, just when the mood demands ;)

To me that's what it is all about, music to enhance the mood & take you where you want to go...

[Canetoad]

I like to study what other members are listening to because it is a great way to discover artists and albums that I am not familiar with and it is amazing how often I stumble across artists and albums I really like. The latest for example is Nils Lofgren and it can't have escaped too many members notice that Acoustic Live has featured heavily in my recent listening sessions ;)

I just ordered a copy. Damn you Dave! :lol:

[Tim]

To me that's what it is all about, music to enhance the mood & take you where you want to go...
Nicely put Mark ;)

[Alex_UK]

Just typed a massive response then binned it - I mean, I've probably got the "worst" music taste on here judged by you lot, so best keep my thoughts to myself! ;)

[Tim]

Yeah, you have Alex, but I still love you . . . . (I'm jesting as well)

[MartinT]

Well, that brings me down as I like a lot of what you two like :rolleyes:

[Tim]

Well, that brings me down as I like a lot of what you two like :rolleyes:
That must mean that all three of us are Muppets then :lol:

[Rare Bird]

:rfl:

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I just ordered a copy. Damn you Dave! :lol:

I can guarantee its one of the best albums you'll ever hear.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Another recommendation. A bit away from the 'ordinary'
AMADOU AND MARIAM: Diamanche A Bamako.

[Alex_UK]

3 from me based on recent listens - I could probably name dozens!

Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks (2010)
Holly Throsby - A Loud Call (2009)
Ane Brune - It All Starts With One (2011)

(Just to prove I don't only listen to Britney Spears or Lady GaGa! :lol:)

[Macca]

Boz Scaggs - 'Some Change'

[Canetoad]

3 from me based on recent listens - I could probably name dozens!

Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks (2010)
Holly Throsby - A Loud Call (2009)
Ane Brune - It All Starts With One (2011)

(Just to prove I don't only listen to Britney Spears or Lady GaGa! :lol:)

Only! NEVER! :lol:

[WAD62]

Hidden Orchestra - Night Walks (2010)


Excellent stuff Alex...off to see them next Friday @ the Nottingham contemporary, hopefully I can pick up their new CD too, pre release date ;)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

STEELY DAN: Aja.

I'd love to hear the drums on the title track on a state of the art system. Sounds good on mine but I can imagine on a really top rig it would be incredible.

[halfjob]

Yello ' touch ' . Outstanding recording.:)

[Jason P]

Some I think are particularly good:

Eric Bibb - most of his releases are great but the Opus recordings are spectacular.
Nick Cave - Boatman's Call
James Taylor - Hourglass
Mike Oldfield's recent reissues, and the original Songs of Distant Earth
Thomas Dolby - A Map of the Floating City

[synsei]

Beyond Skin by Nitin Sawhney is excellent... :cool:

[Marco]

Indeed. It also contains one of the best system tests for deep bass, I've heard, in 'Nadia'.

Play that track, turn the volume up to some silly level, and when the bass-line kicks in (frequently), if you can't feel its visceral intensity, almost dislodging your intestines, then either your system is shite or you need bigger speakers!! :D

Marco.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

STING: Ten Summoners Tales

[synsei]

Indeed. It also contains one of the best system tests for deep bass, I've heard, in 'Nadia'.

Play that track, turn the volume up high, and when the bass-line kicks in (frequently), if you can't feel its visceral intensity, almost dislodging your intestines, then either your system is shite or you need bigger speakers!! :D

Marco.

I hope my neighbours enjoyed it.... across the road :stalks: Suffice it to say I could 'feel' the bass... :D

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I'll have to listen to that track. I have no neighbours.

[Marco]

Shot them, eh?

Marco.

[Havana]

Didn't have to - they all moved away.... :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yeah, they moved. Something about the noise . . .

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

June Tabor 'A Quiet Eye'

Leonard Cohen 'Ten New Songs'

Curtiss Mayfield 'New World Order'

Shpongle 'Are You Shpongled'

Kate Bush 'Aerial'

Gobeil 'La mechanique des ruptures' (just try and find a copy of that one!)


All these CDs are beautifully recorded and sounding superb on my system.

Just given The Leonard Cohen a listen. I'd forgotten how brilliantly recorded it is. Defo five stars.

[synsei]

http://folking.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/chris-de-burgh-moonfleet.jpg?w=300&h=300

Perhaps not to everyone's taste but Chris de Burgh's Moonfleet & Other Stories is very well produced. Good album too if you like concept albums with a little narrative... :)

[Sonority]

A few more from my shelves.

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Been playing some of these today - great to mooch around at times.

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[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Can't believe this hasnt been mentioned yet.

TALKING HEADS: Fear of Music.

I reckon there'll be a few more TH on the list as well.

[Stratmangler]

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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514oCmd9PqL._SS400_.jpg

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[Mika K]

Hmm, Storm Corrosion mentioned (just listening it, again) :)

There are plenty of fine albums despite the format out there that have both the contents and the recording quality present, so will go for some not mentioned yet and ignore the count to three.. :)

Rock/Prog/Pop
1. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
2. Jethro Tull - Aqualung (especially the 40th year anniversary edition)
3. David Bowie - Let's dance
4. Wishbone Ash - Argus
5. Dire Straits - Communique

Jazz:
1. Oliver Nelson - The blues and the abstract truth
2. Keith Jarrett - Köln concert
3. Ben Webster - Soulville
4. Jim Black - Endangered Blood
5. Jack Dejohnette - Inflation Blues

[chelsea]

Can't believe this hasnt been mentioned yet.

TALKING HEADS: Fear of Music.

I reckon there'll be a few more TH on the list as well.

If i had to put one of theres in i'd pick more songs about food and buildings.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

This is a public service announcement.

If you haven't got The Healer by John Lee Hooker, just buy it.

I am forever in debt to whoever recommended it. Total class. Stunning recording.

[MartinT]

If you haven't got The Healer by John Lee Hooker, just buy it.

Yes, that's a good one, as is Boom Boom.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Thanks Martin. Just ordered that as well.

[daytona600]

This is a public service announcement.

If you haven't got The Healer by John Lee Hooker, just buy it.

I am forever in debt to whoever recommended it. Total class. Stunning recording.

100% Agree harry and its new on amazon for a fiver no brainer
less than 2 pints
anyone heard the MFSL version
still on the lookout for a mint vinyl copy myself


blues no point mentioning Folk sing - Muddy waters
cd or MFSL or vinyl MFSL or 2x45rpm version but all well above 50quid
or ground zero for modern music
mr Charlie Patton never mind the historic sounding recordings

[MartinT]

blues no point mentioning Folk sing - Muddy waters
cd or MFSL or vinyl MFSL or 2x45rpm version but all well above 50quid

Folk Singer is available on new vinyl from Amazon for only £25.

[Macca]

This is a public service announcement.

If you haven't got The Healer by John Lee Hooker, just buy it.

I am forever in debt to whoever recommended it. Total class. Stunning recording.

That was me - post 4:)

[daytona600]

Folk Singer is available on new vinyl from Amazon for only £25.

cheers martin , just ordered

[lewis]

Eric Bibb - "just like love"

Some beatiful music on this album from opus 3, and probably the most analogue like sounding cd i have heard.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I feel a bit embarrassed about listing this one but Face Value by Phil Collins is a superb recording.

[Macca]

I feel a bit embarrassed about listing this one but Face Value by Phil Collins is a superb recording.

Did he produce it himself? I quite like the job he did on the Clapton album 'August'. That's one you could check out too although I've never heard the CD version.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

And I think Exit Music by Stephen Lindsay (Big Dish) is worth a listen.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Did he produce it himself? I quite like the job he did on the Clapton album 'August'. That's one you could check out too although I've never heard the CD version.

Yes, he did. Hugh Padgham assisted.

[MartinT]

I feel a bit embarrassed about listing this one but Face Value by Phil Collins is a superb recording.

Also the album Hello, I Must be Going has some superbly recorded examples of controlled anger. Try Thru These Walls, an excellent song with outstanding sound.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Also the album Hello, I Must be Going has some superbly recorded examples of controlled anger. Try Thru These Walls, an excellent song with outstanding sound.

Cheers Martin. Just purchased for the princely sum of £1.77. I paid 4.40 for a pint of lager the other day. Funny old world eh?

[Tim]

I had to pinch myself there for a minute, then I realised it wasn't a dream - you really are talking about Phil Collins :eek: where's my Rufus Wainwright gone?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Sorry Tim. I'm really embarrassed myself. And I quite like Rufus Wainright. And someone recommended a Chris de Burgh album. Really.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I can't be arsed to trawl through the thread but whoever suggested Aerial by Kate Bush, take a bow and I'll buy you a pint if we ever meet. Total class. A work of genius. Beautiful. Thank you.

[Tim]

Sorry Tim. I'm really embarrassed myself. And I quite like Rufus Wainright.
Funny though . . . and Martin hates Rufus too. I once tried to sell some Phil Collins on eBay but nobody was buying, so they went to the charity shop (could still be there). I also have some Adele I never play. I tend to still buy things just to see what they are like, I have quite a collection of albums that have only been played once.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

God, I have plenty of albums that have played once. Bad recordings I just can't deal with anymore. I have three kids between 18-25 and they get all sorts foisted on them. I don't think I'd dare try Phil Collins on them. Two of them like Rufus though.

[MartinT]

I had to pinch myself there for a minute, then I realised it wasn't a dream - you really are talking about Phil Collins :eek: where's my Rufus Wainwright gone?

Ouch! Oh well, it's a good thing we're all different. I hate the later pap that Phil Collins peddled, but those first two solo albums are class. Still can't stand Rufus, though :lol:

[pjdowns]

Wow most of the albums I was going to recommend have already been mentioned, but here goes;

James Taylor - Hourglass & October Road
Ryan Adams - Gold
Air - Talkie Walkie & Moon Safari
Nitin Sawhney - Beyond Skin & Undersound & Human

These are just the tip of the Iceberg...

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Well feel free to reveal the rest of the iceberg. I already like your taste.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Another one from me. Newly discovered today and I like it a lot.

CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA: Every day

[Mika K]

^Man with a Movie Camera is way better album as it has some really beautiful tracks on it, perhaps all of them. Plus the idea behind the whole album to make new soundtrack to legendary film of Dziga Vertov is just bloody (oops) brilliant :D Anyway, the band is capable of making music that let's you stuck to the moment.

Try this one and make sure you listen it right to the end.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1fxbcgptFA

[Yomanze]

Lamb - What Sound

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/db/Cover-whatsound.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yes, that's a good one, as is Boom Boom.

Thanks again Martin. Another absolute stunner. You are indeed a man of taste (if we ignore your infatuation with Phil Collins)

[electric beach]

I find the hardest thing is to limit it to three ;)

I'll try a few that may be unfamiliar unless recommended. They're all string based, accessible and interesting. Neil Stacey gave me a new reference for Redbook CD quality.

'Keb 'Mo - Suitcase

Sophie Solomon - Poison Sweet Madeira

Neil Stacey - And?


If they please, plenty more where they came from :eyebrows:

[MartinT]

(if we ignore your infatuation with Phil Collins)

LOL! Well, I am a Genesis fan, after all.

[Tim]

LOL! Well, I am a Genesis fan, after all.
Ah yes Martin, but there are also Genesis fans and 'Genesis' fans :eyebrows:
But you are clearly a man of taste . . .

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Genesis? I remember them when they had nowt.

[MartinT]

Ah yes Martin, but there are also Genesis fans and 'Genesis' fans :eyebrows:
But you are clearly a man of taste . . .

Why, thank you kind sir!

I happily transition the Gabriel period (Selling England by the Pound being their pinnacle album) with the early Collins period (A Trick of the Tail being theirs).

[Tim]

I happily transition the Gabriel period with the early Collins period
Funnily enough so did I at the time, positively devoured anything Genesis turned out and saw them loads, but I just can't stomach post Gabriel now, apart from ATOTT which is a great album.
Funny how you change/mature, look at me now listening to Americana and girlie's, how the %^&* did that happen :eek:
I still love most of where I came from though, just not Phil Collins and later Yes.

[Sonority]

Why, thank you kind sir!

I happily transition the Gabriel period (Selling England by the Pound being their pinnacle album) with the early Collins period (A Trick of the Tail being theirs).

I 'almost' agree there - but for me the cutoff is Wind & Wuthering. I have very happy memories of that album.

Are you going for the Genesis Revisited II? Cant wait for that (or the gig(s) myself.

Bit fed up with Mr Gabriel not touring the SO revisited in the UK though.

Back on topic -

Today this got a major listen - several times.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vlbhDSOfL._SS400_.jpg

Not musically my cup of tea for the most part.
But as a recording as it 'used to be done' ie - all in a room and done there and then - it is really rather tasty.

[daytona600]

Deadmaus5 4x12=12 cd will work out any system LP is superb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1zkIuEros

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpZVPSCv79U

LFO - LFO

best heard with big Floorstanders full range for both

[Tim]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vlbhDSOfL._SS400_.jpg
Cracking album Stephen

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Another one from me

NATALIE MERCHANT: Ophelia.

Just lovely.

[Alex_UK]

Another one from me

NATALIE MERCHANT: Ophelia.

Just lovely.

:thumbsup: - her best album in my opinion. :)

[Roy S]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vlbhDSOfL._SS400_.jpg



You might also enjoy this -

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/cibs.jpg

[MartinT]

...or this one:

http://mediafiremp3.com/images/album_covers/51r1LpRI0IL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Wow most of the albums I was going to recommend have already been mentioned, but here goes;

James Taylor - Hourglass & October Road
Ryan Adams - Gold
Air - Talkie Walkie & Moon Safari
Nitin Sawhney - Beyond Skin & Undersound & Human

These are just the tip of the Iceberg...

Thank you very much. Hourglass by James Taylor is fantastic. I've just ordered October Road as well.

It's costing me a small fortune buying all these CDs but what fun.

Keep em coming fellas.

A delivery from the other day.


7345

[Macca]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Erykah-Badu/dp/B000005B0L/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1349376624&sr=1-7I think I mentioned this one earlier but if you didn't get it already get it now!

I've never met anyone regardless of taste in music who did not think that this was a stonking record - live but superb recording and if you like accomplished female vocals - she got it.

Everyone here (except Andre of course) should have a copy of this - or a download thingy :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I bought Baduizm. You're telling me I have to get this as well?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

OK. Ordered £1.99. Could have had a half of scrumpy for that.

[Macca]

OK. Ordered £1.99. Could have had a half of scrumpy for that.

Wow that is cheap. The live is better plus has a couple of covers and a bonus track.

[Canetoad]

Topography-Yes-Anthology (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Topography-Yes-Anthology/dp/B00020Q36I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349436920&sr=8-1)

Recording quality for a live performance is very good. :)

[daytona600]

Willie nelson - Stardust
Friedrich gulda - as you like it
dead can dance - Into the labyrinth
Hildur gudnadottir - leyfou ljosinu

just playing with my new dac today , all of these sounding superb

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

COWBOY JUNKIES: The Caution Horses.

[lewis]

Diana Krall - Quiet Nights.

I have this album on vinyl and cd, and both are superb recordings. Very easy on the ears, and she's very easy on the eyes too!

[MartinT]

Diana Krall

I can't wait to see her again later this month. It'll be my third time, she is a brilliant performer.

[Chops]

Wire 154 vinyl and remastered CD seems to get better and better as I upgrade. Don't think I've heard the best yet:)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Arrived today.

JACKSON BROWNE: Solo Acoustic Vol 1.

Just WOW!!!!!!

[Tim]

Arrived today.

JACKSON BROWNE: Solo Acoustic Vol 1.

Just WOW!!!!!!

Vol. 2 is also v good

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Try Thru These Walls, an excellent song with outstanding sound.

Once again bullseye. Thanks Martin. I think this album was £1.24. Worth it for this one track.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Vol. 2 is also v good

I'm sure it is. I've ordered that as well. Cheers.

[pjdowns]

Wow most of the albums I was going to recommend have already been mentioned, but here goes;

James Taylor - Hourglass & October Road
Ryan Adams - Gold
Air - Talkie Walkie & Moon Safari
Nitin Sawhney - Beyond Skin & Undersound & Human

These are just the tip of the Iceberg...

Other albums worth more than a mention are:

Mary Black - Every album she has ever done!!!
Turin Brakes - JackInABox
Bent - Programmed For Love

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

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

[Sonority]

These do really need to be bought and listened to as a 'pair'.

Such a huge shame he is not around to make more music like this.
If you have never heard him sing before, be prepared for a 'slight' shock.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mCyhk8ufL._SS400_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EGU2IABJL._SS500_.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Thanks Stephen. Both ordered.

Another one from me

SHAWN COLVIN: A Few Small Repairs

[synsei]

Vol. 2 is also v good

I listened to Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic Volume 2 yesterday Tim and it is rather special. Unfortunately Volume one isn't available on Spotify :(

[Tim]

I listened to Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic Volume 2 yesterday Tim and it is rather special. Unfortunately Volume one isn't available on Spotify :(
If you like Vol. 2 Dave I reckon you are sure to like the first one too, give it a punt ;)

I can't remember who commented about this, I think it was Barry - but they didn't like the chat in-between the songs, for me that makes the album. Mind you I'm a big JB fan so I'm a little biased.

[Sonority]

Thanks Stephen. Both ordered.

Another one from me

SHAWN COLVIN: A Few Small Repairs

Just see if you can stay in your seat mid way through 'Saddle up my Pony' bet you cant :eyebrows: You can almost hear the smiles on their faces as they jam down with this - just an amazing track. As for Down in the Hole - hells bells, that is just going to give you such a treat, and if you watched 'The Wire' you may well recognise it :)
Enjoy.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Got them both and I agree about the chat. Makes the albums for me.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Bloody hell. Down in the hole from The Wire. Now I'm really enthused. Incredible track.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

And just in case it hasn't been mentioned. It surely must have been.

SUPERTRAMP: Crime Of The Century

Listening to the remaster now. Sublime. An epic album. Very much if its time.

[Sonority]

Bloody hell. Down in the hole from The Wire. Now I'm really enthused. Incredible track.

Probably *THE* best recording of it - if you like your bass real :punch:
It does get an airing at a few shows occasionally.

[MartinT]

Just see if you can stay in your seat mid way through 'Saddle up my Pony' bet you cant :eyebrows: You can almost hear the smiles on their faces as they jam down with this - just an amazing track. As for Down in the Hole - hells bells, that is just going to give you such a treat, and if you watched 'The Wire' you may well recognise it :)

You've made me dig it out to play it again :)

[Sonority]

Martin - apologies, slightly O/T, but may well be on topic when released (I think only 1000 copies again?)

Have you seen - available to pre order?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R9VE7uNEL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

& the new 180g 'Seconds Out' is all but sold out according to Hackett Songs website.

Thinking about it - this is a cd only thread, so a definite O/T - sorry :o

[AlfaGTV]

Great tip! Now ordered! Based on how the last vinyl box sounds, this is really exciting news! :)
Regards /Mike

[MartinT]

Thanks for that, Stephen. I'm checking it out now.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Two more to add to what IMHO is shaping up to be a cracking list.

Talk Talk: The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk: It's My Life

Both superb from a musical and recording point of view. Hard to decide which I like most.

[AlfaGTV]

Harry; Could you imagine editing the first post, making it a list of all suggestions so far?
A bit of a cut'n'paste party, but if you have the time it'd be great!
Regards /Mike

[daytona600]

Two more to add to what IMHO is shaping up to be a cracking list.

Talk Talk: The Colour Of Spring
Talk Talk: It's My Life

Both superb from a musical and recording point of view. Hard to decide which I like most.

try ...Talk Talk - Spirit of eden harry

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Harry; Could you imagine editing the first post, making it a list of all suggestions so far?
A bit of a cut'n'paste party, but if you have the time it'd be great!
Regards /Mike

Hi Mike.

If only I had the time . . .

Well, actually you're asking just the right fella. I retired at 49 (seven years ago) to spend more time enjoying life. That consists of three things: riding exotic pedal bikes, walking my dogs and listening to music. I still do a bit of work (if you can call riding a bike, work) but let's just say I have plenty of time.

So, I can do better than your request.

If the forum gaffers would like to give it the go ahead I'm all set to compile HARRY'S HOT HIFI HUNDRED - THE POPULAR MUSIC CDs YOU CAN'T DO WITHOUT.

When I've knocked up the first one I'm more than happy to start a second 100
Another Harry's . . .

I have fairly wide tastes. About the only things I don't listen to are rap and grunge. Obviously classical/opera etc is outside my scope.

Already there have been some superb suggestions and I'm now experiencing artists I may not have discovered without AoS help. I've bought well over 100 CDs over the last couple of months and 90% if them have hit the mark so it shows that people on the forum have good taste and good ears.

Anyway, enough of the waffle. Keep the suggestions coming in, I'll keep buying the CDs and with the permission of Marco and crew we'll end up with a cracking resource.

Oh, and thanks for asking. I'm genuinely flattered.

[MartinT]

It'll take a mod to edit your first post, Harry. When you're ready, send me the text of it and I'll do the rest.

[Clive]

But why is this restricted to CDs? A good number I have on vinyl, they sound great too.

[MartinT]

Because this is Harry's thread and that's what he asked for! There's nothing stopping you from creating a 10/10 vinyl thread ;)

[Clive]

Because this is Harry's thread and that's what he asked for! There's nothing stopping you from creating a 10/10 vinyl thread ;)
Point taken, it is Harry's thread but I won't do that as for me 10/10 is not about the format, it's about the music first. Then recording quality second and yes mastering for CD and other formats has an impact but mostly it's minor but not in 100% of cases.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Just for clarification. What I said at the opening of the thread.

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

The capital letters were in the original for emphasis. I'm also interested in music first and foremost and have been listening to it on various formats for 40 years.

I have no intention of getting into a CD v vinyl v streaming debate. In certain we could have that discussion elsewhere.

This is a thread that does exactly what it says on the tin.

So here's another for the list

GRACE JONES: Nightclubbing.

It's 30 years old but sounds incredibly 'current'. Superb musically as well as sound quality.

[Sonority]

I have no doubt it's musically great but I still have visions of THAT outfit at the Queens Jubilee concert? What was that all about - and as for the hula hoop.. If only I could get that outa my head I may be able to listen to it better :lol:

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Oh, she's mental. But the Nightclubbing album really is a classic.

[MartinT]

Here are three female singer/songwriter CD albums for you, each with knockout sound quality as well as some great songs:

Jewel - Spirit
k d lang - Drag
Joan Armatrading - What's Inside

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Did somebody mention . . .

BOZ SCAGGS: Some Change.

If so. Well done. It's superb.

[Macca]

Did somebody mention . . .

BOZ SCAGGS: Some Change.

If so. Well done. It's superb.

That was me again, I think :lol:

[AlfaGTV]

Thanks Harry! That will be a source for good music a long time!

Jazz with an extraordinary singstress but very available for the non-jazzies out there;
Youn Sun Nah - Voyage
Youn Sun Nah - Some Girl
(Also features brilliant guitarplayer Ulf Wakenius and double bass virtuoso Lars Danielsson)

Regards
Mike

[DanJennings]

Oh, she's mental. But the Nightclubbing album really is a classic.

YES.

You just made me dig that out and put it on! :eyebrows:

Also Bjork - Homogenic if that hasn't been mentioned before, amazing production, and probably the best album she's ever made IMHO

[Macca]

Did anyone mention 'Frank Sinatra - Live at the Sands'? Volume up, lights low, a couple of drinkies and you're right there in the audience. The only Sinatra album you'll ever need.

[daytona600]

You need to buy a turntable harry , lots of good 2nd hand vinyl out there
this is a cd thread but these are Not on cd plug Pc into a DAC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_htoSaQFf4

http://snd.sc/WTHPcP

http://snd.sc/ynIqoS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HvnEX0uqQM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bkY9ZsHkI&feature=relmfu

.
.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwR6w2TgxY&feature=relmfu

[Mothman]

George Michael - Older

This often get chucked on first if I'm trying a new bit of kit. The blokes a complete tit, but he can sing and obviously insists on high standards in the studio as most of his solo stuff seems well recorded.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

George Michael - Older

This often get chucked on first if I'm trying a new bit of kit. The blokes a complete tit, but he can sing and obviously insists on high standards in the studio as most of his solo stuff seems well recorded.

I'm sure you're right about the quality. I've gone down the Phil Collins road but I really must draw the line at gorgeous George. Sorry. Can't do it.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

try ...Talk Talk - Spirit of eden harry

Yep. Got that as well. Excellent.

[Clive]

I'm sure you're right about the quality. I've gone down the Phil Collins road but I really must draw the line at gorgeous George. Sorry. Can't do it.
It seems I mis-interpreted your monika then....

[MartinT]

Harry - did you miss my female recommendations?

[daytona600]

. I've gone down the Phil Collins road

some of phils best work
Brand X - Do they hurt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TEmRe4es9k

Can - Future days
Four Tet - Pink
Diana Krall - the girl in the room
The war on drugs - slave ambient
David Sylvian - secrets on the beehive
Future sound of london - lifeforms
Traffic - the low spark of high heels
Steve Millar - circle of love
Spongle - ineffable mysteries from spongleland
Colosseum 11 - Strange new flesh
Dadawa - Sister drum

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Harry - did you miss my female recommendations?

Hi Martin I might have done. I'm a bit behind with my homework but the little project is coming along well.

If you'd be kind enough to remind me it would save me trawling through the thread. If not ill have a gander later. Thanks and please keep them coming. It was a poor day yesterday with only 3 CDs delivered. I'm expecting a bumper crop today.

[MartinT]

Post #170 (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?p=370713#post370713)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Cheers Martin.

I've got the JA. Superb.

Sorry but I just can't stand KDL

I'll put Jewel on my list. Thanks.

Keep them coming chaps.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Jewel Spirit ordered. £1.27. Less than a half of pissy lager

[MartinT]

Stand by for some of the most stunningly recorded female voice you will ever hear. All for £1.27!

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Cheers Martin. Sounds like a great bargain

[MartinT]

...and watch out for your woofers on Barcelona :eek:

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

If only I had a pair of woofers like yours ;-)

[MartinT]

...or even a quadruple.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Oh yeah. That's right. A double, double whammy v

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

One I'd forgotten . . .

HUGH MASEKELA: Hope
Incredible percussion throughout. Incredible most stuff actually.

[cujo101]

Kraftwerk - Minimum Maximum
Erin Bode - Photograph
Orbital - In Sides

[Tim]

Jewel Spirit ordered. £1.27. Less than a half of pissy lager
I'll eat my hat if you don't like this ;)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

These do really need to be bought and listened to as a 'pair'.

Such a huge shame he is not around to make more music like this.
If you have never heard him sing before, be prepared for a 'slight' shock.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mCyhk8ufL._SS400_.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EGU2IABJL._SS500_.jpg

Wow! I'm in your debt. Superb.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

SUZANNE VEGA: Nine Objects Of Desire.

Really stunning recording.

[Sonority]

Wow! I'm in your debt. Superb.

I would suggest we are both in his :)

Have you heard the reverb springs vibrating in his amp on 'Saddle up my Pony yet?

Such powerful, evocative recordings are so rare these days.

As an aside - just got Jewel on order for £0.01 + £1.26 postage ;-)

I need to re-read this thread and assess if I have any more for you!

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Not my usual cuppa but ALICE IN CHAINS: Unplugged is rather good.

[DanJennings]

Not my usual cuppa but ALICE IN CHAINS: Unplugged is rather good.

yup

[guyhayton]

Bizarre to be posting this under Alice in Chains... but I've just played this for the first time in ages and would have to say I had forgotten how well its recorded.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Oi7xuaCQL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[chris@panteg]

Giles, Giles & Fripp 'Cheerful Insanity Of' Japanese SHM-CD Edition..

Love that Andre , Rodney is a very sad young man lol , It is a good recording :)

[chris@panteg]

http://www.elusivedisc.com/images/FALP025-Large.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

The project continues . . .

This one's a bit left field

Tears For Fears: The Seeds Of Love.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Perfect examples of why a thread like this is so useful

From the sublime to the ridiculous.

THE SUBLIME: Leonard Cohen Live in London

RIDICULOUS: Jake Bugg. I've heard bits of stuff on radio and like his style. Unfortunately it's only fit to listen to in the car. Feckin depressing that stuff can be recorded so shite.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

One I'd forgotten about and can wholeheartedly recommend

CIVIL WARS: Barton Hollow.

Sheer class.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

LED ZEPPELIN: Remasters. Exceedingly good.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

PROPELLERHEADS: Decksanddrumsandrockandroll

Wow! Gets the air moving

[synsei]

PROPELLERHEADS: Decksanddrumsandrockandroll

Wow! Gets the air moving

A massive 'BIG UP' for that... :D

[Sonority]

If you like the Prop/Heads - way back in post 35 I suggested this :-
It will not dissapoint if you want some air moving, or in the quality of the recording ;)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Gv0pyYZTL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[synsei]

I've not heard that Stephen, I'll give it a go in a little while... ;)

[Sonority]

Dont cheat, but track one contains a real surprise + is great up loud!!

[synsei]

Can't do loud tonite, little ones in bed. I'll leave it 'til tomorrow then as me and the missus have the house to ourselves all day... :D

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

OK. Just blown a massive £2 on that last one.

Could do with a few more suggestions fellas.

[Macca]

Fun Lovin' Criminals - '100% Columbian'

[Marco]

Try 'Out of the Woods' by Tracey Thorn :)

Marco.

[Reid Malenfant]

Try 'Out of the Woods' by Tracey Thorn :)

Marco.
EBTG type Tracey Thorn?

[Marco]

The very one, shweety... There are a few tracks on that album that will shack-a-lak ya woofaz! :rave:

Marco.

[Reid Malenfant]

Nice, I'll look out for it :)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Fun Lovin' Criminals - '100% Columbian'

I've had that for ages. Wasn't aware it was a good recording. I'll have to dig it out and have a listen. Ta.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Try 'Out of the Woods' by Tracey Thorn :)

Marco.

On the list Marco your tips are generally good. Thanks.

Keep them coming fellas.

[MartinT]

The very one, shweety... There are a few tracks on that album that will shack-a-lak ya woofaz!

Ooh, interesting. Is it as woofer-bashing as Walking Wounded?

[Alex_UK]

Well you got me Marco...

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091114235939/uncyclopedia/images/9/9f/Worm_on_hook.gif

[Tim]

:lol:

[Marco]

Lol, overall, it's a good album, full of nice melodic tunes, but the 'woofer-worrying' track is the second one 'A-Z'. Crank it up, and be wowed by huge slabs of subsonic bass, rattling your chest cavity! :eyebrows:

Another album I'd recommend is 'Perfect Darkness', by Fink:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004VU04ME/ref=pe_221811_32370631_pd_re_dt_dt1

Awesome stuff! Check out the reviews.

This is not a woofer-blast fest; more a beautifully recorded album full of sparse but musically addictive arrangements that touch the soul. One to listen to around 5.30pm in the evening, just as the light of day is fading and darkness begins...

Marco.

[southall-1998]

Any more albums with great quality recordings?

S.

[Sonority]

I may have linked to this before, but another mention will not go amiss.

Just about anything from the ECM stable will be very well recorded, it's their hallmark :)

Also woth hunting down is 'Tha Amazing Eyes of Rita' - not one I listen to often as it's not exactly my kind of thing. I'm amazed it isn't on full time at HiFi shows.

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

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Any more albums with great quality recordings?

S.

Harry's hot hundred hifi humdingers will be coming up shortly. CD only but they'll all be good.

[Sonority]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BWq5mtqVL._SS500_.jpg

[Haselsh1]

Moroccan Roll by Brand X, good on CD but sublime on vinyl. Just listen to those drum skins.

[southall-1998]

Harry's hot hundred hifi humdingers will be coming up shortly. CD only but they'll all be good.

Looking forward :)

[daytona600]

Trentemoller always a great work out for a system. Dub always gets some air moving
little live clip below


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RqvPkByI1A

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Had a few recommendations for Brand X. Must check them out.

[MartinT]

Also, you may as well go for Everything But the Girl - Walking Wounded, as previously mentioned, while you're at it.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Also, you may as well go for Everything But the Girl - Walking Wounded, as previously mentioned, while you're at it.

Do you think I'm made of money?

Ordered. 1p plus £1.26 delivery.

[bobbasrah]

Also woth hunting down is 'Tha Amazing Eyes of Rita' - not one I listen to often as it's not exactly my kind of thing. I'm amazed it isn't on full time at HiFi shows.



Anouar Brahem - The Astounding Eyes of Rita 2009 ;)

[daytona600]

Had a few recommendations for Brand X. Must check them out.

£2.50 new on amazon phil collins on drums

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TEmRe4es9k


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zswty7yAjGo circle of love - play this track loud

[Sonority]

You may have to go as high as £3.95 for this one - but worth every cent of it..

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qowr4BWtL._SS400_.jpg

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

LAURA MARLING: I speak because I can.

[MartinT]

Kosheen - Kokopelli. Not that cheap but an album that really pulls you in.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Kosheen - Kokopelli. Not that cheap but an album that really pulls you in.

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

[tannoyman]

Chris Barber Jazz & Blues Band - Clearing the Air - Bern 1992 :D

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Try 'Out of the Woods' by Tracey Thorn :)

Marco.

Another one in the bullseye from our glorious leader.

[Marco]

You likey, mansab? :)

Marco.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

You likey, mansab? :)

Marco.

Very good. Can't wait to test the new speakers out with track 2. If they ever arrive that is.

[Marco]

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

If not, *THAT* is a must!

Marco.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

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

If not, *THAT* is a must!

Marco.

Oh yes. I've got that. Bet it would also sound superb on the new speakers. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

LEFTFIELD: Leftism

How the hell hasn't this got a mention before now?

[Alex_UK]

LEFTFIELD: Leftism

How the hell hasn't this got a mention before now?

I'd argue that Rhythm and Stealth is a better recording, but probably not a better album. What the heck, have both!

Just playing Lisa Hannigan - Sea Sew - and it sounds mightily well recorded, too, if you like quirky folky girlies with a bit of a fiddle - and let's face it - who doesn't? ;)

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

I won't argue. The LEFTFIELD album you suggested is ordered. £1.40. Ridiculous over inflated price.