The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin. Their first album "The Inner Mounting Flame" was a groundbreaking, genre bending masterpiece. Possibly one of the greatest jazz rock fusion albums ever. McLaughlin had just completed stints with Tony Williams and then Miles Davis. His guitar playing was featured on bitches Brew, and in a silent way. It was Miles who told him "you need to go off on your own You're too talented to be playing in somebody else's band".
….and yes. You guys are OLD. I’m 55 and I appreciate some of the music from the 60’s and 70’s but many of the suggestions on this thread read like a baby boomer mix tape or an audio show playlist. :)
I tend to fall in the skeptical camp as no such thing exists. Classical selections demand multiple upon multiple purchases. However the sublime Requiem of Mozart all but precludes mediocrity.
My list would look almost identical to "tony1954"s list, with the addition of Steely Dan’s "Aja", and The Doors "Morrison Hotel" and "Strange Days". Other additions would be Chris Isaak’s "Baja Sessions" and Jethro Tull’s "Stand Up" and "Benefit". Finally, Cat Stevens' "Teaser and the Firecat" is outstanding.
I'm an old guy, and my son-in-law keeps me on track with today's music, some of which I like. But what I find weird is that so few here picked Jazz and Classical recordings-- gentlemen, there are so many perfect recordings in those genres, performed by musicians who are masters of their instruments and dedicated to excellence.
Y’all are soooo old. I’m 37 and am I the only person here who listens to current music?
Well, I for one will not take advantage of your youth & inexperience.
Now I tried those that you posted and the only one which showed any sort of maybe being good (to me) was "lcd soundsystem - sound of silver" The main reason I don't listen to much of the newer music is because its just not compelling It has no soul, Its too mechanical like its being played by a machine rather than a human. And often that is the case. But if that's what you like, then good.
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