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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Showing 1 response by nrchy

Some of this will sound crazy. okay, all of it, but here's an odd list.

1) Hoyt Axton 'Fearless' The vocals and single guitar on the song 'Gypsy Moth' are recorded very close and sound amazing.

2) The Carpenters I can't think of the name of the LP but it's the one with 'Make believe it's your first time.' Again this is very well recorded. Better than the rest of the LP. No I don't normally listen to this kind of stuff, but this is my exception.

3) Jethro Tull 'Crest of the Knave' I am a big fan of this band, and this grammy winner is one of the best. Well recorded and fun to hear. Those two don't always go together.

4) John Coltrane 'A love Supreme' An incredible artist gets in touch with what is really important in this life.

5) Elvis Presley 'Elvis Presley' The clash knocked off the cover but few have matched the sound and energy. I love the Simply Vinyl reissue of this.

It's hard to stop at five but everyone else deserves a chance too.