I agree with Amused to Death (Roger Waters). It is fabulous, even if the Q-sound is a bit gimicky...not to mention the bizarre and depressing lyrics. To me, it is the best recorded rock CD of all time (sonics alone). The last 4 track are the best IMHO.
Also try Ricki Lee Jones 1st album...many good tracks such as "Last Chance Texaco" - "Company" and a couple others that are outstanding in both sonics and music. Sarah MaClachlan "Surfacing" is very good (try "I Love You" track or track 5 -- cannot remember the name). Also, Allison Krauss "Forget About It" or "New Favorite" CD's -- stunningly beautiful and recorded impeccably.
Neil Young's "Live at Massey Hall" is fabulous. Eric Clapton "Unplugged" is great.
Dire Straits "Love Over Gold" CD -- Private Investigations and/or title track are excellent.
Last but not least -- Eagles -- Hell Freezes Over "Hotel California" is great. Turn it up..especially the beginning.