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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 16:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Dec 11, 2019 19:06:06 GMT -5
For me it’s Steely Dan “Aja” and Traffic “John Barlelycorn Must Die”
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 20:18:45 GMT -5
Eagles "Hell Freezes Over"
Forgot about Aja- agree, a headphone favorite. (anything Steely Dan I'm smiling- very good in the studio)
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Post by mauriceminor on Dec 11, 2019 20:45:01 GMT -5
Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez, Jack DeJohnette
A 1968 live recording that has few equals
Bassist Gomez on Embraceable You amazes
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Post by klinemj on Dec 11, 2019 20:58:15 GMT -5
I am pretty surprised at the list. I'd put several Steely Dan LP's on the list, as well as Miles Davis' Kinda Blue, Paul Simon Graceland, Neville Brothers Yellow Moon, and many more.
Mark
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Post by thrillcat on Dec 11, 2019 21:14:50 GMT -5
“Puzzle” by Dada is extremely well recorded.
“Waiting for the Night” by Freddy Jones Band has the dynamic range and pristine sound that every recording deserves.
“Just Like You” by Keb’ Mo’ is gorgeous.
“Spilt Milk” by Jellyfish is a sonic masterpiece and extremely underappreciated.
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Post by Ex_Vintage on Dec 11, 2019 23:31:23 GMT -5
Phil Collins - Singles
Nora Jones - Come Away with me.
Mark Knopfler - Sailing to Philadelphia.
Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky.
Bonnie Raitt - Longing in Their Hearts.
Chris Isaak - Speak of the Devil.
Dave Matthews - Under the Table and Dreaming.
Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden.
There are a lot of good ones that will "exercise" your system and make you smile.
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Post by Gary Cook on Dec 12, 2019 0:16:21 GMT -5
I have 4 SACD's that I can't split;     Cheers Gary |
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Post by Zombie on Dec 12, 2019 0:36:10 GMT -5
Some of my favorites...
Queen - News Of The World
Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive
Fleetwood Mac - Rumors
Supertramp - Crime Of The Century
Steely Dan - Aja
Yes - Big Generator
Steve Winwood - Arc Of A Diver
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Peter Gabriel - So
Peter Cetera - The Number Ones
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Post by drtrey3 on Dec 12, 2019 8:53:57 GMT -5
*bleep* Brew rated ahead of Kinda Blue is a mystery to my ears.
I have NEVER heard a good pressing of any Eno album, including my special pressing of Music for Airports. Not sure we use the same definition of audiophile record.
And then there are all the newer musical biscuits which I am too much of an old fart to have heard. But the Eno pick (and I really enjoy Eno musically) baffles me to consternation.
Trey
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Post by drtrey3 on Dec 12, 2019 8:54:18 GMT -5
Biotches Brew? lol
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Post by 405x5 on Dec 12, 2019 9:53:17 GMT -5
I was never much of a Beatles fan, but I did buy a copy of Abbey Road, back when it was released. It WAS one of those albums where I was quite impressed with the “high fidelity” more so than some of those tracks on there. (When I use the crosswalk down the block from my house to get the dog walked, I think “Abbey Road” to myself and pray I don’t get run over.) Another great one was Steve Winwood’s original Back in The High Life release. Awesome drums on that one. Bill |
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Post by 405x5 on Dec 12, 2019 9:56:39 GMT -5
I hate that album!! Ha ha, I had put it on so many times trying to like it, but I could never make it happen! Bill |
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Dec 12, 2019 12:07:32 GMT -5
I hate that album!! Ha ha, I had put it on so many times trying to like it, but I could never make it happen! Bill Glad I'm not alone. I just could not get into into it and because of all the glowing reviews I felt I must be defective in some way. Its nails on a chalkboard to my ears. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 12:50:19 GMT -5
Bill, I'm the same way with Eagles- Long Road Out of Eden, good recording, not impressed with the album.
When we got T2+, my wife played Nora Jones - Come Away With Me multiple times.
We also played some of the above mentions
Who's not on anyone's list and why- god's albums, Clapton, many very good- "August" & "Journey", but I can't think of one that I would say 'great recording'. "Pilgrim" is not good at all.
How is that possible that one of the all time greats not have some of the greatest recording? Can't be a money problem. (just my opinion)
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Post by DYohn on Dec 12, 2019 12:58:58 GMT -5
I'd venture to say that all "best" album lists are incomplete, depending on who you ask.  |
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Post by cawgijoe on Dec 12, 2019 13:07:54 GMT -5
My List:
Fleetwood Mac - Rumors
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Alan Parsons - "most of their albums"
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Post by drtrey3 on Dec 12, 2019 13:28:41 GMT -5
I think the problem is often artists that can no longer hear well or folks that have not been exposed to audiophile values. And then sometimes the folks producing the record are so green that they record very simply and it shows in the sound.
Trey
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Post by Gary Cook on Dec 12, 2019 15:17:42 GMT -5
Bill, I'm the same way with Eagles- Long Road Out of Eden, good recording, not impressed with the album. When we got T2+, my wife played Nora Jones - Come Away With Me multiple times. We also played some of the above mentions Who's not on anyone's list and why- god's albums, Clapton, many very good- "August" & "Journey", but I can't think of one that I would say 'great recording'. "Pilgrim" is not good at all. How is that possible that one of the all time greats not have some of the greatest recording? Can't be a money problem. (just my opinion) I don’t own any Clapton on SACD (yet) but I have heard the SACD versions of 461 and Slowhand, both sounded pretty good. Albeit not on my system, so judgement reserved somewhat. Slowhand is to me the better mix of the 2, Glyn Johns (the original mixer) did a great job maintaining the original integrity and at the same time expanding the sound stage in the 5.1 mix. Sound quality is really good, so the 40 + year old tapes must be in good condition. Still retains the 70’s predisposition to heavy bass, which I’m used to, but someone brought up on compressed CD’s might find not to their tastes. Cheers Gary |
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Post by mountain on Dec 12, 2019 16:33:10 GMT -5
Bill, I'm the same way with Eagles- Long Road Out of Eden, good recording, not impressed with the album. When we got T2+, my wife played Nora Jones - Come Away With Me multiple times. We also played some of the above mentions Who's not on anyone's list and why- god's albums, Clapton, many very good- "August" & "Journey", but I can't think of one that I would say 'great recording'. "Pilgrim" is not good at all. How is that possible that one of the all time greats not have some of the greatest recording? Can't be a money problem. (just my opinion) I don’t own any Clapton on SACD (yet) but I have heard the SACD versions of 461 and Slowhand, both sounded pretty good. Albeit not on my system, so judgement reserved somewhat. Slowhand is to me the better mix of the 2, Glyn Johns (the original mixer) did a great job maintaining the original integrity and at the same time expanding the sound stage in the 5.1 mix. Sound quality is really good, so the 40 + year old tapes must be in good condition. Still retains the 70’s predisposition to heavy bass, which I’m used to, but someone brought up on compressed CD’s might find not to their tastes. Cheers Gary I enjoy both those Clapton albums on SACD. I listen to the surround layer. Recommended. |
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