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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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baka1969
101 posts
 
Pink Floyd's "Meddle"
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
Kate Bush - The Dreaming
montejay
285 posts
 
Belefonte Sings the Blues- Impex gold cd
jolen1aub
57 posts
 
Holly Cole's "One Trick Pony" on "Romantically Helpless Album" Grooveland LP, 45RPM.

This particular LP (45RPM version) just keeps my ears happy and smiling over and over. It's kind of pricey for a 2 LP BUT....it did not disappoint for me....worth every penny! It's like having her live performance in your room..dynamics, presence and soundstage are just to die for IMHO.
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knownothing
1,579 posts
 
A friend just turned me onto John Hammond's 2001 Virgin Records recording "Wicked Grin", which has appeared on this list before. Fantastic blues collaboration with Tom Waits. Great production and as my friend who is a musician points out - not a misplaced note or phrase anywhere. Outstanding. My favorite discovery of the last year for both musical content and recording.
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