Audiogon "Recordings to Die for" a complete summary


Just in case any of you were wondering if I had a life at all, I hereby offer evidence proving that I definitely have no life. I have spent more than 100 hours listing in alphabetical order the submissions to my thread "Audiogon Recordings to Die for." The full list is thirteen complete pages in nine point type single spaced. I estimate people have made more than 600 different suggestions. Not a bad shopping list. Below is a summary of the most often recommended recordings. For this summary I have combined all vinyl and digital listings along with reference to record labels. On my overall list I have broken them out separately. I would like to thank all those who have made suggestions and encourage each of you to continue making more recommendations as you discover other pieces worthy of this list. I also would like to commend all of you for sticking to the rule of only posting music and not comments toward peoples recommendation. "Audiogon Recordings to Die for" is a great asset to us all, keep up the great work.

Updated 31 July 2000

16 Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"
5 Patricia Barber "Cafe Blue"
5 Dire Straits "Brothers In Arms"
4 Eva Cassidy "Live at Blues Alley"
4 Stan Getz &Joao Gilberto "Getz Gilberto"
4 Jacintha "Autumn Leaves" the songs of Johnny Mercer
4 Steely Dan "Aja"
4 Steely Dan "Two Against Nature"
4 Muddy Waters "Folk Singer"
4 Roger Waters "Amused to Death"
3 Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Session"
3 Dire Straits "Love Over Gold"
3 Dire Straits "On Every Street"
3 Peter Gabriel "Us"
3 Lyle Lovett "Joshua Judges Ruth"
3 Pink Floyd "Dark Side Of The Moon"
3 Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here"
3 Sting "Nothing like the Sun"
3 The Who "Who's Next"

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128x128jadem6
Great work, thanx. Here a few suggestions that are not on the overall list

Caia: Magic Dragon
Dada: Live Official Bootleg Vol 1
Adam Levey: Buttermilk Channel
Cinematic Orchestra: Everyday
Crusaders: The Golden Years
Dennis Chambers; Outbreak
Galatic: Ruckus
John Scofield : A Go Go
Kool & The Gang: Wild & Beautiful
Larry Coryell: Introducing Eleventh House
Led Zeppline: IV
Maceo Parker: Funk Overload
Marvin Gaye: What's Going On
Mike Clark: Actual Proof
Moke: Carnival
Ray Brown: Soular Energy
ST. Germain: Tourist
Stevie Ray Vaughn: Couldn't Stand The Weather
Traffic: John Bareleycorn Must Die
War: Anthology
Ben Webster: See You At The Fair
Steps: Smokin In The Pit
Return to Forever: Light As A Feather
Jeff "Tain" Watts: Bar Talk
Both Norah Jones CD's. John Mayer-Inside Wants Out(this is nothing like his other stuff-excellent recording) Rickie Lee Jones-Naked Songs. Patty Griffin-1000 Kisses. Michael Hedges-Oracle. Michael Hedges-Aerial Boundaries. Nirvana-Unplugged. Neil Young-Greendale
This is a great thread for Audiophiles who love music but do not really know alot of great recordings.....great job!
I have quite a few of those listed. Who's Next is classic, Miles Davis, Dire Straits as well. Can't seem to find Folk Singer but Muddy's Fathers and Son's is a great album and sound quality is very very good.
Lyle Lovett-Joshua Judges Ruth!At last somebody else who recognises genius when they hear it.And yet one of his least commercially successful albums.
You should also try Guy Clark -Keepers.Stunning live recording.