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What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?

When it comes to music, about half of my friends are "collectors" and the other half are true audiophiles. It seems the collectors are so obsessed with the size of their collections, that they leave no room in their budget for quality audio equipment. I think the audiophiles, with their focus on quality over quantity, are the ones with their priorities straight. So, unless you are on an unlimited budget, I'm guessing that audiophiles are more selective in their musical purchases. That being the case, I'm curious about what "buried treasures" have you been able to find? Thanks for responding and I look forward to discovering some good music, based on your suggestions.

I'll lead off with the band Crack The Sky, most notably their first two albums: "Crack The Sky" (1975) and "Animal Notes" (1976). I would describe them as a cross between Be Bop Deluxe and Frank Zappa. Their music is unique and totally unmistakable with anyone else. Choice cuts from the debut album are: "Ice;" She's a Dancer;" "Mind Baby" & "Sleep." Choice cuts from Animal Notes are: "Animal Skins;" "Wet Teenager;" Virgin....No" & "Maybe I Can Fool Everybody."
mitchagain
n80
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I agree with bdp24 in regard to being a music lover and an audiophile. Being an audiophile puts icing on the cake but the cake is the music. I have enjoyed and been moved by music coming out of the crudest devices since I can remember.

My unknown artist du jour is rapidly becoming 'known'. A band called The Struts out of England. Modern take on glam rock. Maybe glam pop is a better term.  Hard touring, hard working band. Saw them live. Loads of fun. No single member is any sort of musical genius but the front man is one of these types that owns the stage and the crowd. Sadly, production quality of CDs is rather poor. But this isn't the type of band you sit and listen to with a martini in your hand.
mitchagain OP
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@n80                                                                                                          Thanks for tip tip on The Struts. I've recently started hearing some buzz about them, so I'll need to check them out. 

Your description reminds me of a band that I caught at SXSW two years ago called Low Cut Connie. They're like the J Geils Band crossed with Jerry Lee Lewis, with a very charismatic front man. There's no sitting still at their shows!
inna
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Not unknown but not very well known.
Nils Petter Molvaer - Live&direct. On youtube.
Elend - The Umbersun. CD.
Sussan Deyhim - Madman of God. CD.
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djones51
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She isn't new or unknown is some circles but Sue Richards isn't a name familiar around this forum. If you like traditional Celtic music give her a try. I like Her CD Grey Eyed Morn.
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