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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list

I've been listening to some of my favorite recordings this weekend and was wondering what others on Audiogon felt were there favorites. We have all seen the Stereophile "Records to Die For", The Absolute Sounds recommended list, Music Directs' list, The Golden Ear, etc. now I'm hoping to assemble the Audiogon "Recordings To Die For". Please list your five favorite recordings, the ones you listen to over and over or play for friends. I would assume the sonic quality is excellent in that this is an audiophile site. The performance and enjoy ability should also be excellent. Please leave your top five, even if they are already chosen so we can discover the very top for the Audiogon listeners. ALSO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM CRITICIZING OTHERS OPINIONS AND JUST LEAVE YOUR FAVORITES!

August 2002: I have compiled a summary and a full printer-friendly list of all of the recommendations below.
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luv2roll
3 posts
 
My favorites lean more toward rock music which most do not regard as deserving of the "Audiophile" stamp of approval yet many people listen to it and want good recordings.

1-Dead Can Dance - Toward the within
2-Sinead O'Connor - I do not want what I haven't got
3-Creed - My own prison
4-NIN - Pretty hate machine
5-Tangerine Dream - 4 CD box set
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
I tend sometimes to post wierd recommendations:
Jason Martz orchestra is tended to have a very nice recording of avant-grade acid jazz with bunch of participating musicians that create a very pleasant kacophonycal effects.
hawaiikid
107 posts
 
A great cd recording - Martin Deny's "The Best of Martin Deny". Originals date back to the 50's, amazingly recorded and truly dynamic, an absolute great demo cd (especially tracks 5 to 20).
bobsmith0487
6 posts
 
Carmen McCrae (Sings the Great American songbook)

When evaluating new equipment, this is the one I always pull out. If you can find it in Vinyl, all the better.

Unbelievable recording of great live jazz.
doughyde
4 posts
 
Only 5 is tough, but here goes(off the top o' me head w/o a lot of thought):

1. Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
2. Kate Bush - The Hounds of Love
3. Radiohead - OK Computer
4. Roxy Music - Avalon
5. P.J. Harvey - Songs From the City, Songs From the Sea

Damn, I couldn't get in any Ramones, Clash, Talking Heads, Yes, Weezer, Bjork, Liz Phair, Who, Bowie, etc. etc. This list-thing is a cruel idea! ;^)
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