I use a range of well-loved/memorized music tracks to get a quick sonic understanding of any new audio gear (though longer, more leisurely exposure is more definitive IMO). This includes some well recorded rock, blues, reggae, Afropop, jazz, and classical.
2 essential rock tunes for this purpose are "Morph the Cat" and "Mary Shut the Garden Door" from Donald Fagen's MORPH THE CAT. The 1st cut opens with an explosive block chord played by many instruments--the entire tune, like that chord, is powerful yet nuanced. The 2nd has some extremely well played & recorded bass work anchoring the tune.
2 essential rock tunes for this purpose are "Morph the Cat" and "Mary Shut the Garden Door" from Donald Fagen's MORPH THE CAT. The 1st cut opens with an explosive block chord played by many instruments--the entire tune, like that chord, is powerful yet nuanced. The 2nd has some extremely well played & recorded bass work anchoring the tune.