milliwatt

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Best jazz or blues female vocalist ever
Sarah Vaughan with Ella a close second 
Radiohead's new business model:
I am concerned that the band is not providing fans a choice of formats to buy. Packaging both vinyl and cd together and charging a hefty price is, IMHO, purely in the interest of the band only and not their fans. 
Mstislav Rostropovich has died at the age of 80
A truly sad loss for the music world. His versions of Dvorak concerto and Bach Cello Suites are some of my favorites. 
Best Neil Young Album?
Either Zuma or After the Gold Rush 
Best Concert Film
U2's Rattle and Hum is great although it is not fully a concert film 
A "Unique" Voice...
In recent years, Antony of Antony and the Johnsons is the most incredible voice I have heard. Hard to describe but has been compared to Nina Simone. His last album I am a Bird now is a really good album. 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
I love the Nightfly but have to agree with some comments about the drum sound making the overall feel a wee bit mechanical. 
Music out there with good bass
Kraftwerk - Maximum MinimumMassive Attack - Mezzanine 
Need Recommendation of PC speakers
I second the Aego M speakers. Satellites are small but produce quite an expansive soundfield with decent imaging also. Better than a pair of Klipse it replaced. 
Your favorite J.S. Bach
Bach's solo cello suites 1-6 by Pierre Fournier 
Conrad johnson amp with Musical Fidelity pre
I have used the MF 3.2CR for 2 years now. I don't find it lacking in soundstaging, fullness or musiciality. If anything, it might be too revealing. Some might call that analytical.I have found that some experimentation with setup like supports and... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lighting 
Guitar Solos
All the Tom Verlaine/Richard Lloyd solos from Television's Marquee Moon. Nothing very sophisticated but seem to fit the songs perfectly.