Larry,I think Sgt.Pepper's is incredible,being a bass player I knew listening to it that Paul McCartney must have originally put a ghost bass track on the songs and later put on his more worked out bass lines because the bass playing on Sgt'Pepper's is incredible throughout,his bass parts are definitely thought out and not something off the top of his head. Bob.
I’m 20. And four years ago at the time, Fleetwood Mac became my favorite band. When I would be checking out their most well known albums I would think this is some of the best music I have ever heard. Fleetwood Mac to me ranks second to my favorite band R.E.M. But always has a special place because they made me want to listen to whole albums! Now Christine is gone. She was the most respected out of the five, always the voice of reason, and always was and is irreplaceable in the band. For a rock star that didn’t want to be up front with everyone else she left a legacy for just being her. Yes I know that Fleetwood Mac did make an album without her in 2003 which is ok. But it showed she NEEDED to be on the album and with the band. There will never be another keyboardist or singer like her. She left an impact that will be felt and remembered forever.
I agree with some of the artists of your selection of this video and thank you for same! What about the following albums? :- The Eagles - Hotel California Santana - Santana (self titled debute album of 1969) Santana - Abraxas Led Zeppelin - 1 Led Zeppelin 11 Deep Purple - Machine Head Grand Funk Railroad - We're an American Band Donald Fagen - Nightfly Alan Parsons Project - Pyramid Bozz Scaggs - Silk Degrees Genesis - Genesis (self titled 1983 album) Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Peter Gabriel - So Carole King - Tapestry The Carpenters - Passage The Temptations - Masterpiece George Benson - A Weekend in L.A. Robert Cray - Strong Persuader Eurythmics - Revenge Level 42 - Staring at the Sun The Beegees - Living Eyes Miles Davis - Bitches Brew Collective Soul - Collective Soul (self titled 1995 album) Prodigy - The Fat of The Land Stereo MC's - Deep Down and Dirty ❤❤❤
Great Video once again Larry Good idea Some of my best sounding albums are : Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon, The Beatles Sgt Pepper, The Who Who's Next, Golden Earring Moontan, Genesis Selling England By The Pound,Led Zeppelin 4, Jethro Tull Aqualung And Thick As A Brick, Deep Purple Machine Head,Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans,Queen A Night At The Opera👍✌ RIP Christine Mcvie 🙏🙏🙏
Good video. I agree with you about Rumours. The best sounding album for me is Paul Simon’s Graceland. When I have a headache listening to it is better than a Bex (Australian).... or some other painkiller. Yes’ Owner of a Lonely Heart was the first song I ever heard on cd in 1985 and it sounded amazing. Before that I had just considered it another song: nothing special. Here are 12 albums, in no particular order, that sound good to me in the sense of zoning out and feeling relaxed: Graceland - Paul Simon Exodus - Bob Marley What's Going On - Marvin Gaye Pet Sounds - Beach Boys Heaven Up Here - Echo and the Bunnymen Seventeen Seconds - The Cure Closer - Joy Division Homogenic - Bjork Fifa - Angelique Kidjo Laura Pausini - her self titled Italian debut That's the Way It Is - Elvis Presley Lorenzo 1997 L’albero - Jovanotti
Something by Queen probably. A former co-worker talked about her brother buying a new stereo in the 70s and We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions was the first thing he played. Blew the roof off.
I agree with Dark Side of The Moon and Crime of The Century, 2 of the best sounding albums of all time and of course Abbey Road sounds amazing too as do most Beatles albums. Others in my collection I think sound really good are Avalon by Roxy Music, Machine Head (1997 remixes) by Deep Purple, Ocean to Ocean by Tori Amos and Strange Times by The Moody Blues among others. You are coming up with some great ideas Larry.
I also agree with your list of selection. What about Hotel California by The Eagles, Santana (1969), Abraxas by Santana, self titled 1983 album by Genesis, Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, Nightfly by Donald Fagen, Pyramid by Alan Parsons Project, Silk Degrees by Bozz Scaggs and Living Eyes by The Beegees?
Best sounding albums.. this is the sacd dsf list.. King Crimson - Lizard, Genesis - Trick of the Tail, Lazuli - Amnesie, Ciccada - Harvest, Steve Wilson - Closure/Continuation, Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues, Zappa - Waka Jawaka, Gentle Giant - The Power and the Glory, Heart - Dog & Butterfly, Alan Parsons - Pyramid, The Worm Ouroboros - Of Things that Never Were, Tull - Songs From the Wood.. ok thats 12..
Some of my favourite sounding albums. Bowie - Station To Station. The Cure- Faith. Depeche Mode- Ultra. Zappa- Joe’s Garage. Kate Bush- Hounds Of Love. Ministry- The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste. Nine Inch Nails- The Fragile. Talking Heads- Remain In Light. Dylan- Oh Mercy.
I think Zepplin, Floyd, Supertramp would be on my list too. Fleetwood Mac sounded already pretty good in the early years, Then Play On sounds really cool. Wouldn't have Humble Pies Performance that high but it's good. The sound of the Beatles albums is to my ear and taste not that impressive. I think I would have a couple of Jazz albums on my list of best sounding albums. Most likely a lot of stuff that says Rudy Van Gelder as recording engineer.
Some of my favorite sounding albums are: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Blood Sugar Sex Magik (mastered quite low, but turn the volume up and it's like you're there) CCR: Green River (the album where John Fogerty captured the "Sun" sound perfectly) Depeche Mode: Violator (François Kevorkian spend days mixing all the details to perfection) Frank Zappa: Joe's Garage (could have picked many other Zappa albums, but just love the clear 70s sound on this) Bob Dylan: Blonde On Blonde (the Nashville bass and drum sound is amazing - especially on Memphis Blues Again) Queen: The Game (their first album with Mack - love the 'live' sound on this album) Talk Talk: Spirit Of Eden (the 'no compression' approach just makes a unique intimate sound) My Bloody Valentine: Loveless (OMG the guitars!!! - love this album a lot - favorite sounding song is 'Sometimes')
Larry, you're doing great. I've finally had some time to sit down and watch a couple of your videos since a few years ago; sorry I haven’t had the chance frequent your videos. Though, without surprise, you're consistently growing if anyone reads this. “I Taught him all I know… haha.” (Larry would say something like that. Haha.)
Here's a great sounding album...another Alan Parsons production: Somewhere I've Never Traveled by Ambrosia. Lush and crystal clear. Thanks for the 10cc mention, ALWAYS happy when they get noticed (especially for those first four records).
Some of my favourite sounding albums are Abbey Road, Rumours, Born To Run, Wildflowers, The Court Of The Crimson King & Transformer! RIP Christine McVie!☮️❤️
Some good choices...I have a number of these in my collection already - Dark Side, Hot Rats, Physical Graffiti, Rumours. I'd add News of the World by Queen and Days of Future Passed by The Moody Blues also.
I noticed the headline.. I didn't hear about this until reading the title to your video.. I love the rumors era of Fleetwood Mac. The chain will still keep them together even though one is in heaven now.. An American/British combo lineup that was awesome. No diss to the early Fleetwood Mac though when they were a blues band. That early lineup was awesome as well. I just remember as a little kid digging the rumors era of Fleetwood Mac. A sad day for rOck 'n rOlL.. We won't forget the music though.. )^_-) As far as best sounding albums go.. Led Zeppelin 1 and Van Halen 1 and The Ramones It's Alive! albums.. Go buy them now.. )^_-)/
Hey neighbor to the north. Strangely, your accent is similar to some folks from Butte and Anaconda Mt when I was a kid. It pleases the ears and my memory.
Great picks!!!! LedZeppelin II, the Robert Ludwig pressing is prolly the best sounding LZ album. Presence also has a warm sound. And I always III and Houses didn’t have a strong production sound. Absolutely on the David Bowie’s album. Also Hunky Dory.
Nice...of u r list I would agree with 10CC " How Dare You " although you didn't spend enough time on them and the clarity ( especially of the re-mastered version ) of that particular CD...Jan Hammer " Melodies " pretty much BLOWS every other album I possess out of the water...I ( humbly say ) I have a lot of Albums :)
Hola Muff! I believe you are my audio "soul mate" as regards ALL your choices (w/the possible exception of McCartney's Ram. nonetheless, an incredibly entertaining, yet very much understated video, food stains and all! BTW, I would humbly recommend "The Nightfly" by Donald Fagen not only for its brilliant production quality but obviously brilliant content as well! I go by AudiophileMB and I have a rather large CD collection which I enjoy on my speaker setup but primarily Headphone setup as I own a brownstone in Brooklyn, NYC and thus, somewhat of a volume constraint upon occasion! Kudos though brother! All your picks are in my collection as well! Would love to know what other CD treasures you enjoy in the great whit north. Ciao my new friend! BTW, you've a new subscriber.
Audio recording technology had come a long way since Gaucho! Now I would argue, had they still existed (with the same "chops")....with today's technology the results would be even more phenomenal! @@Whit-mh9nt Their true talent/s (mostly Fagen if one is honest) lie in composition and studio production! MOST if not ALL of the magic really happens in the recording and mixing booths/rooms!
Hey Larry! Nice list :D If asked a couple of months ago, I'd rattle off a list of 12 off the top of mu head and it would look something like this... Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy Deep Purple - Burn Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow David Bowie - Pinups Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Imperial Bedroom T.Rex - The Slider Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Blvd Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery The Beatles - Abbey Road ... of course cheeky as I am, I'd make it a bakers' dozen... -- or -- I'd rattle off a list of soundtracks, live albums and compilations [Jimi Hendrix - Soundtrack Recordings from the Film 'Jimi Hendrix' might cover all 3 categories] But today I can''t imagine a list without these 2 at the top... The Beatles - Revolver Fleetwood Mac - Rumours... RIP Christine :( Cheers!
You mentioned some good ones Dark Side of the Moon engineered by Alan Parsons also I Robot by Alan Parsons you mentioned supertramps, Century also even in the quietest moments anything by Trevor Horn Frankie Goes to Hollywood the Buggles yes for unlawful common knowledge produced by Andy Johns
So sad to hear about Chrissy. Rumours is one of my favourite albums and Songbird is a masterpiece. What a talent. As for the albums. Listen to 'Dying Surfer Meets His Maker' by All Them Witches . Superb production on a superb album. I strongly recommend it.
Just about any CD on the GRP label, particularly what was released in the late 80s or early 90s. I kinda fell into this music, which is Jazz/Modern Jazz, because I was curious to hear a recording by Diana Krall. I was so blown away by the clarity and soundstage of her "Only Trust Your Heart" CD that I was curious to see if releases by other artists were as well produced. They were!
Great list I'm not an audio expert by any means but 10 albums I own that sound great to me. Massive attack - blue lines 2012 remix CD OMD - Dazzle Ships remastered vinyl Roxy music - Avalon remastered vinyl Björk - vespertine original CD The smashing pumpkins - siamese dream remastered CD Radiohead - in rainbows vinyl Talking heads - remain in light remastered vinyl Goldfrapp - black cherry remastered vinyl Alphaville - forever young remastered CD Mazzy star - so tonight that I might see original CD
David Grey white ladder Nirvana MTV unplugged Florence and the Machine MTV unplugged Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Twins Alice in Chains MTV unplugged Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fever to Tell Guns and Roses Appetite for Destruction Corey Miles Harpslinger Nirvana Nevermind Radiohead Ok Computet
Many, many great choices. I'll do a Six Pack...or two 🍻 AJA (1977) Steely Dan WIRED (1976) Jeff Beck ALADDIN SANE (1973) David Bowie THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (1975) 10cc THE CARS (1978) & CANDY-O (1979) The Cars I ROBOT (1977) Alan Parsons Project THE HOUNDS OF LOVE (1985) Kate Bush 154 (1979) WIRE ACE FREHLEY (1978) Ace Frehley DEGUELLO (1979) ZZ Top SEVENTEEN SECONDS (1980) The Cure (or "The Walk" EP, 1983) WILD AND PEACEFUL (1973) Kool & The Gang CURE FOR PAIN (1993) Morphine * Obviously, "Back In Black," "Ziggy Stardust," "Dark Side Of The Moon," "Songs In The Key Of Life," "Avalon," "Joe's Garage," "Moving Pictures," "Red," anything by Yello, tons O' jazz, "SNF Soundtrack," first 3 Chicago albums, "Honky Chateau," "Silk Degrees," etc. Goes without saying. **But I'd like to nominate a couple of other truly great sounding LPs from the 80s as well: BODY AND SOUL (1984) Joe Jackson NOTHING LIKE THE SUN (1987) 🐝 And a fantastic sounding live album: NOW IT CAN BE TOLD (1988) Devo
*R.I.P. Christine McVie. I heard the news after uploading this video, in which I talk about Fleetwood Mac.*
She will be missed. I was lucky enough to catch Fleetwood Mac at the ACC in Toronto back in 2014. Was a great show. Absolutely loved her. ❤️
Christine McVie was a great singer.
Larry,I think Sgt.Pepper's is incredible,being a bass player I knew listening to it that Paul McCartney must have originally put a ghost bass track on the songs and later put on his more worked out bass lines because the bass playing on Sgt'Pepper's is incredible throughout,his bass parts are definitely thought out and not something off the top of his head. Bob.
I’m 20. And four years ago at the time, Fleetwood Mac became my favorite band. When I would be checking out their most well known albums I would think this is some of the best music I have ever heard. Fleetwood Mac to me ranks second to my favorite band R.E.M. But always has a special place because they made me want to listen to whole albums! Now Christine is gone. She was the most respected out of the five, always the voice of reason,
and always was and is irreplaceable in the band. For a rock star that didn’t want to be up front with everyone else she left a legacy for just being her. Yes I know that Fleetwood Mac did make an album without her in 2003 which is ok. But it showed she NEEDED to be on the album and with the band. There will never be another keyboardist or singer like her. She left an impact that will be felt and remembered forever.
You made me happy Larry😁…definitely agree on the King Crimson CD..Hot Rats too👍Crime of The Century is an awesome example..good video Larry👍❤glen
Abbey Road! I still need Crimson King. Christine McVie was a gem.
Prince - Diamonds and Pearls
ZZ Top - Dequello
Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Fugazi - Repeater
Rush - Hemispheres
Rokia Traore - Bowmboi
Santana - 3
I agree with some of the artists of your selection of this video and thank you for same!
What about the following albums? :-
The Eagles - Hotel California
Santana - Santana (self titled debute album of 1969)
Santana - Abraxas
Led Zeppelin - 1
Led Zeppelin 11
Deep Purple - Machine Head
Grand Funk Railroad - We're an American Band
Donald Fagen - Nightfly
Alan Parsons Project - Pyramid
Bozz Scaggs - Silk Degrees
Genesis - Genesis (self titled 1983 album)
Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
Peter Gabriel - So
Carole King - Tapestry
The Carpenters - Passage
The Temptations - Masterpiece
George Benson - A Weekend in L.A.
Robert Cray - Strong Persuader
Eurythmics - Revenge
Level 42 - Staring at the Sun
The Beegees - Living Eyes
Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
Collective Soul - Collective Soul (self titled 1995 album)
Prodigy - The Fat of The Land
Stereo MC's - Deep Down and Dirty
❤❤❤
Great Video once again Larry Good idea Some of my best sounding albums are : Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon, The Beatles Sgt Pepper, The Who Who's Next, Golden Earring Moontan, Genesis Selling England By The Pound,Led Zeppelin 4, Jethro Tull Aqualung And Thick As A Brick, Deep Purple Machine Head,Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans,Queen A Night At The Opera👍✌ RIP Christine Mcvie 🙏🙏🙏
McVie. Yes, sad news.
Bob Dylan’s Oh Mercy and Peter Gabriel’s So both sound incredible on CD. Great production.
Good video. I agree with you about Rumours. The best sounding album for me is Paul Simon’s Graceland. When I have a headache listening to it is better than a Bex (Australian).... or some other painkiller. Yes’ Owner of a Lonely Heart was the first song I ever heard on cd in 1985 and it sounded amazing. Before that I had just considered it another song: nothing special. Here are 12 albums, in no particular order, that sound good to me in the sense of zoning out and feeling relaxed:
Graceland - Paul Simon
Exodus - Bob Marley
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
Pet Sounds - Beach Boys
Heaven Up Here - Echo and the Bunnymen
Seventeen Seconds - The Cure
Closer - Joy Division
Homogenic - Bjork
Fifa - Angelique Kidjo
Laura Pausini - her self titled Italian debut
That's the Way It Is - Elvis Presley
Lorenzo 1997 L’albero - Jovanotti
Something by Queen probably. A former co-worker talked about her brother buying a new stereo in the 70s and We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions was the first thing he played. Blew the roof off.
The Cars - Heartbeat City
I can't think of another album where every instrument seems to be at exactly the right level in the mix.
Good choice. I haven't heard that album since the 80s but I remember it sounded good.
RIP Christine McVie. Hope you'll be able to make a video about her and Fleetwood Mac.
I think I might have requested a similar idea to this a while ago, glad to see it become a reality!
Supertramp's Crime of the Century CD in AAD format is beyond anything. It's so good it's scary. Check it out NOW!
Got it in DSD 128..try it as well...
This was the first CD I purchased. It's the Japanese pressing and the sonics are astounding!
@@maxdamiann I miss this album by Supertramp.
One of the best if not the best. Not a dud song on the entire album. The blu-ray audio version is to die for.
Great list. Besides some of the ones you mentioned I would go with Aja by Steely Dan and Pet Sounds.
I agree with Dark Side of The Moon and Crime of The Century, 2 of the best sounding albums of all time and of course Abbey Road sounds amazing too as do most Beatles albums. Others in my collection I think sound really good are Avalon by Roxy Music, Machine Head (1997 remixes) by Deep Purple, Ocean to Ocean by Tori Amos and Strange Times by The Moody Blues among others.
You are coming up with some great ideas Larry.
I also agree with your list of selection.
What about Hotel California by The Eagles, Santana (1969), Abraxas by Santana, self titled 1983 album by Genesis, Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits, Nightfly by Donald Fagen, Pyramid by Alan Parsons Project, Silk Degrees by Bozz Scaggs and Living Eyes by The Beegees?
Fun video Studmuffin and your refusal to remove your dirty shirt was amazing 😅
Best sounding albums.. this is the sacd dsf list.. King Crimson - Lizard, Genesis - Trick of the Tail, Lazuli - Amnesie, Ciccada - Harvest, Steve Wilson - Closure/Continuation, Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues, Zappa - Waka Jawaka, Gentle Giant - The Power and the Glory, Heart - Dog & Butterfly, Alan Parsons - Pyramid, The Worm Ouroboros - Of Things that Never Were, Tull - Songs From the Wood.. ok thats 12..
Some of my favourite sounding albums. Bowie - Station To Station. The Cure- Faith. Depeche Mode- Ultra. Zappa- Joe’s Garage. Kate Bush- Hounds Of Love. Ministry- The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste. Nine Inch Nails- The Fragile. Talking Heads- Remain In Light. Dylan- Oh Mercy.
I think Zepplin, Floyd, Supertramp would be on my list too. Fleetwood Mac sounded already pretty good in the early years, Then Play On sounds really cool. Wouldn't have Humble Pies Performance that high but it's good. The sound of the Beatles albums is to my ear and taste not that impressive.
I think I would have a couple of Jazz albums on my list of best sounding albums. Most likely a lot of stuff that says Rudy Van Gelder as recording engineer.
Some of my favorite sounding albums are:
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Blood Sugar Sex Magik (mastered quite low, but turn the volume up and it's like you're there)
CCR: Green River (the album where John Fogerty captured the "Sun" sound perfectly)
Depeche Mode: Violator (François Kevorkian spend days mixing all the details to perfection)
Frank Zappa: Joe's Garage (could have picked many other Zappa albums, but just love the clear 70s sound on this)
Bob Dylan: Blonde On Blonde (the Nashville bass and drum sound is amazing - especially on Memphis Blues Again)
Queen: The Game (their first album with Mack - love the 'live' sound on this album)
Talk Talk: Spirit Of Eden (the 'no compression' approach just makes a unique intimate sound)
My Bloody Valentine: Loveless (OMG the guitars!!! - love this album a lot - favorite sounding song is 'Sometimes')
Larry, you're doing great. I've finally had some time to sit down and watch a couple of your videos since a few years ago; sorry I haven’t had the chance frequent your videos. Though, without surprise, you're consistently growing if anyone reads this. “I Taught him all I know… haha.” (Larry would say something like that. Haha.)
Steely Dan Countdown to Ecstasy, Ten Years After A Space in Time, Tears for Fears The Seeds of Love, Pink Floyd The Division Bell.
A Space in Time really sounds good..
Yes! Division Bell is awesome!
Thanks for the video, Deer Wan.
Early Humble Pie ( Frampton era ) is so good
Here's a great sounding album...another Alan Parsons production: Somewhere I've Never Traveled by Ambrosia. Lush and crystal clear. Thanks for the 10cc mention, ALWAYS happy when they get noticed (especially for those first four records).
Some of my favourite sounding albums are Abbey Road, Rumours, Born To Run, Wildflowers, The Court Of The Crimson King & Transformer! RIP Christine McVie!☮️❤️
Some good choices...I have a number of these in my collection already - Dark Side, Hot Rats, Physical Graffiti, Rumours. I'd add News of the World by Queen and Days of Future Passed by The Moody Blues also.
Abbey Road was astounding when it came out. The synths!
Yes does sound great I would go with Relayer. Abbey Road does sound great. Cool video Larry. R.I.P. Christine McVie.
The intro to Todd Rundgrens *'A Wizard A True Star'* on my vinyl is the most aural perfect recording.
I noticed the headline.. I didn't hear about this until reading the title to your video.. I love the rumors era of Fleetwood Mac. The chain will still keep them together even though one is in heaven now.. An American/British combo lineup that was awesome. No diss to the early Fleetwood Mac though when they were a blues band. That early lineup was awesome as well. I just remember as a little kid digging the rumors era of Fleetwood Mac. A sad day for rOck 'n rOlL.. We won't forget the music though.. )^_-)
As far as best sounding albums go.. Led Zeppelin 1 and Van Halen 1 and The Ramones It's Alive! albums.. Go buy them now.. )^_-)/
What amp and speakers used?
I just use a Sony CD player at the moment with headphones as I live in an apartment building and try and not make too much noise.
Hey neighbor to the north. Strangely, your accent is similar to some folks from Butte and Anaconda Mt when I was a kid. It pleases the ears and my memory.
Donald Fagen ….The Nightfly ….is a really well produced album. Crystal clear just like Aja by Steely Dan. Cheers
Great picks!!!!
LedZeppelin II, the Robert Ludwig pressing is prolly the best sounding LZ album. Presence also has a warm sound.
And I always III and Houses didn’t have a strong production sound.
Absolutely on the David Bowie’s album. Also Hunky Dory.
Nice...of u r list I would agree with 10CC " How Dare You " although you didn't spend enough time on them and the clarity ( especially of the re-mastered version ) of that particular CD...Jan Hammer " Melodies " pretty much BLOWS every other album I possess out of the water...I ( humbly say ) I have a lot of Albums :)
I do t think any Beatles album needs remixing or remastering. Leave em alone.
Hola Muff! I believe you are my audio "soul mate" as regards ALL your choices (w/the possible exception of McCartney's Ram. nonetheless, an incredibly entertaining, yet very much understated video, food stains and all! BTW, I would humbly recommend "The Nightfly" by Donald Fagen not only for its brilliant production quality but obviously brilliant content as well!
I go by AudiophileMB and I have a rather large CD collection which I enjoy on my speaker setup but primarily Headphone setup as I own a brownstone in Brooklyn, NYC and thus, somewhat of a volume constraint upon occasion!
Kudos though brother! All your picks are in my collection as well!
Would love to know what other CD treasures you enjoy in the great whit north. Ciao my new friend! BTW, you've a new subscriber.
I think Steely Dan - Everything Must Go has phenomenal sound.. Better then Gaucho
Audio recording technology had come a long way since Gaucho! Now I would argue, had they still existed (with the same "chops")....with today's technology the results would be even more phenomenal! @@Whit-mh9nt Their true talent/s (mostly Fagen if one is honest) lie in composition and studio production! MOST if not ALL of the magic really happens in the recording and mixing booths/rooms!
Hey Larry!
Nice list :D
If asked a couple of months ago, I'd rattle off a list of 12 off the top of mu head and it would look something like this...
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
Deep Purple - Burn
Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
David Bowie - Pinups
Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs
Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Imperial Bedroom
T.Rex - The Slider
Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter
Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Blvd
Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery
The Beatles - Abbey Road
... of course cheeky as I am, I'd make it a bakers' dozen...
-- or --
I'd rattle off a list of soundtracks, live albums and compilations [Jimi Hendrix - Soundtrack Recordings from the Film 'Jimi Hendrix' might cover all 3 categories]
But today I can''t imagine a list without these 2 at the top...
The Beatles - Revolver
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours... RIP Christine :(
Cheers!
Great list. Tom Petty Wildflowers is fantastic on vinyl. Not sure about CD
I would love a good quality copy of Claypool Lennon 'South of Reality', no luck so far.
Toto Mindfields - One of the best produced I've heard.
Ok, cool, good ear!
You mentioned some good ones Dark Side of the Moon engineered by Alan Parsons also I Robot by Alan Parsons you mentioned supertramps, Century also even in the quietest moments anything by Trevor Horn Frankie Goes to Hollywood the Buggles yes for unlawful common knowledge produced by Andy Johns
Claypool! Thank you Larry!😄🍻🎸🤘
So sad to hear about Chrissy.
Rumours is one of my favourite albums and Songbird is a masterpiece. What a talent.
As for the albums. Listen to 'Dying Surfer Meets His Maker'
by All Them Witches .
Superb production on a superb album.
I strongly recommend it.
Just about any CD on the GRP label, particularly what was released in the late 80s or early 90s. I kinda fell into this music, which is Jazz/Modern Jazz, because I was curious to hear a recording by Diana Krall. I was so blown away by the clarity and soundstage of her "Only Trust Your Heart" CD that I was curious to see if releases by other artists were as well produced. They were!
Great list I'm not an audio expert by any means but 10 albums I own that sound great to me.
Massive attack - blue lines 2012 remix CD
OMD - Dazzle Ships remastered vinyl
Roxy music - Avalon remastered vinyl
Björk - vespertine original CD
The smashing pumpkins - siamese dream remastered CD
Radiohead - in rainbows vinyl
Talking heads - remain in light remastered vinyl
Goldfrapp - black cherry remastered vinyl
Alphaville - forever young remastered CD
Mazzy star - so tonight that I might see original CD
I have Band on the Run from 1973, and it sounds strange. I want to get the remixed version to see if it sounds better.
I tried to listen to some modern Yes led by Squire. No, please....the production had that wall to wall noise i hate. No, please, thank you not.
David Grey white ladder
Nirvana MTV unplugged
Florence and the Machine MTV unplugged
Smashing Pumpkins Siamese Twins
Alice in Chains MTV unplugged
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fever to Tell
Guns and Roses Appetite for Destruction
Corey Miles Harpslinger
Nirvana Nevermind
Radiohead Ok Computet
Many, many great choices.
I'll do a Six Pack...or two 🍻
AJA (1977) Steely Dan
WIRED (1976) Jeff Beck
ALADDIN SANE (1973) David Bowie
THE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (1975) 10cc
THE CARS (1978) & CANDY-O (1979) The Cars
I ROBOT (1977) Alan Parsons Project
THE HOUNDS OF LOVE (1985) Kate Bush
154 (1979) WIRE
ACE FREHLEY (1978) Ace Frehley
DEGUELLO (1979) ZZ Top
SEVENTEEN SECONDS (1980) The Cure (or "The Walk" EP, 1983)
WILD AND PEACEFUL (1973) Kool & The Gang
CURE FOR PAIN (1993) Morphine
* Obviously, "Back In Black," "Ziggy Stardust," "Dark Side Of The Moon," "Songs In The Key Of Life," "Avalon," "Joe's Garage," "Moving Pictures," "Red," anything by Yello, tons O' jazz, "SNF Soundtrack," first 3 Chicago albums, "Honky Chateau," "Silk Degrees," etc. Goes without saying.
**But I'd like to nominate a couple of other truly great sounding LPs from the 80s as well:
BODY AND SOUL (1984) Joe Jackson
NOTHING LIKE THE SUN (1987) 🐝
And a fantastic sounding live album:
NOW IT CAN BE TOLD (1988) Devo