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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list

I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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gjames
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Tough to narrow down to just five but I'll try to hit various genres

1. Rachmaninov Piano Concerto # 2- Earl Wild, Chesky Gold Remaster.

2. Gary Peacock/Ralph Towner- Oracle, ECM. Talk about a sonic and musical blockbuster. The speed of the upright bass on this CD is mind boggling.

3. Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherezade- Eije Oue, Reference Recordings. Wonderful music, outstanding recording.

4. Holly Cole- Don't Smoke in Bed with Cassandra Wilson's Blue Light 'til dawn a very close second, if you like this style of music.

5. Doug MacLeod- Hard to Find, JVC XRCD. Just listen and you'll understand why.
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