the flamin'groovies-jumpin' in the night(sire records)...a masterpiece of garage rock that has the uncanny ability to sound worse when played on expensive equipment..the more expensive,the worse it sounds....runner up,the sir douglas quintet-mendocino
Guilty pleasures
Recently I picked up a copy of Aerosmith's OH YEAH: ULTIMATE HITS on SACD. It's actually a good study of how recording techniques have changed over the years, as comparing 70s tracks with stuff from the mid-90s makes clear. Anyhow, I found myself strangely drawn to their remake of "Walk This Way" with Run-DMC. The soundstage is tiny but perfect, with all the hiss, grit, and grunge of the original. As I was enjoying this guilty pleasure, I was wondering which ones others might favor. What's your favorite greasy, non-audiophile-approved, makes-you-smile recording?
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