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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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peterbj
29 posts
 
the Amsterdam based Sound Liaison labelhttp://www.soundliaison.com
has a produced a small but fantastic sounding series of studio master 24/96 recordings.
See Rad Bennet's SoundStage! review here.
http://www.soundstagexperience.com/index.php/music-movies-a-shows-menu/by-category/download-music/444-carmen-gomes-inc-thousand-shades-of-blue
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fourwnds
277 posts
 
I dont know if i think its the best or to die for #1 spot but i keep coming back to Oh Mercy. The production and overall soundscape ala D Lanois is superb conbined with Dylans lyrics and a voice that just seems so perfect here. Love the vibe of the whole record. 4men with beards reissue sounds really good. The othe four choices havent bubbled up just yet.
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roxy54
8,011 posts
 
Afranta,
I strongly agree with you. Sea Change and Mutations not only sound great, they are great music. Surely in the "must have" category.
pbrennan
36 posts
 
Jeff Buckley, GRACE
John Grant, QUEEN OF DENMARK
Jimmy Spheeris, ISLE OF VIEW
Joy Division, CLOSER
Genesis, THE LAMB LIES DOWN
rathmullan
8 posts
 
No Order:

Fiona Apple's "When the Pawn"
Beck's "Sea Change"
Lucinda William's "West"
Radiohead "Kid A"
Cat Power "The Greatest"

to name a few
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