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Who is your overall favorite guitarist? Hendrix had the best tone and the best combination of rock, blues and jazz all wrapped into a sound all his own - mesmerizing. Pat Metheny in concert is truly awesome, he builds . . .	412
Album which you have listened to most? King Crimson 'Islands' - over the edge and mesmerizing Paul McCartney's first album John Lennon's first album I thought it is interesting about the 2 Beatles being listed but . . .	284
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers Keith Moon - Amazing, saw him in 1975 with the Who Ringo Starr - complimented the Beatles perfectly Billy Cobham - lightning speed and have his autograph too	178
best rock voices Ian Gillan from Deep Purple and Freddy Mercury from Queen get my vote	156
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo Hendrix: Still Raining Still Dreaming - the master of feeling and expression! Jeff Beck: Song to Jeff - just a flat out jam! Jeff (Skink) Baxter: Budhistava - kickin it into . . .	155
Who's your guitar daddy now? John Williams is the best technical guitarist (classical) I have seen. I saw Leo Kottke a few weeks later and he looked like an oaf in comparison. I really liked Robin Trower live. . .	145
Your favorite recent discovery I like Nantang Tatang, a few members from Ida made their own album, it is part acoustic and part new wave, plus it is mellow. slipknot1 I have My Morning Jacket on my list of . . .	143
The Best Live album If you like Dave Brubeck you have to own Bravo Brubeck, there is something very engaging about his music and this is a terrific performance with very nice song selections. I too . . .	136
Best live album you've ever heard? Johnny Winter And Live is the best Trich727 you are right. Also thank you to Elgordo for Bravo Brubeck, the day I read this post I was at the music store and found Bravo Brubeck (. . .	131
Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album? Led Zepplin did OK	112
'they blew'em off the stage' I bet Hendrix blew the Monkees off the stage	111
Freak Me Out Tom Waits - Mule Variations King Crimson - Islands come to mind	106
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. I like Beth Gibbons from Portishead, she captivates me with her voice. I first thought of Joanna Newsome because she is unusual but her voice does not mesmerize, me it annoys me. . .	105
Best Rock Drummers Keith Moon is the best I ever saw in concert. He beat the hell out of them skins	105
First song to "Blow You Away"... Journey to the Center of Your Mind by Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes in the 60's and Billy Cobham Stratus later on	102
Favorite Movie Soundtrack Paris Texas music by Ry Cooder is good	97
Song covers that are better than the originals not sure I agree about LA Woman however, I wanted to mention this thread has been done before so search the archives	95
Who is your favorite jazz pianist Zawinal and Brubeck	89
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen Rolling Stone is just a stupid magazine - I bet there are hundreds of political angles to that (and every) article in it	88
Chicks With Guitars Bonnie Raitt	86
Music that everyone else loves but you just don't almost all popular new music including rock, alternative and especially hip hop, rap etc etc etc new music seems totally souless and contrived to me even very good groups like . . .	84
Guitar Solos There was a similar thread a few weeks ago with many great responses	81
best artists in the last 15 years Ida and His Name Is Alive are two very goods bands which are alternative/folk/rock music (you get the idea) however they have been around several years	77
Your First Vinyl Album. it was either Steve Miller 'The Joker' or Blue Oyster Cult 'Tyranny and Mutation' I do not remember. fwiw BOC still remains a guilty pleasure	75
12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Mus I wonder if today's sales numbers include MP3 sales where you do not even have to leave your home to purchase a song right after hearing it on the radio. It would give today's . . .	73
Song intros that really grab you? ? The first song on Kid A by Radiohead, a real grabber	72
Who was your first Billy Cobham - Spectrum - played on EV horn speakers driven by Dynaco amp	69
Bruce at The Super Bowl.... it was a pretty good show, Bruce could not hit the notes but did enunciate (sp) the words well and Clarence Clemens was fun and spot on. The songs are so good that they carried . . .	68
Todays Raido Stations suck try: www.widr.org you should be able to listen online. They play a wide mix of music which can be very bad to very very good. As I write this they are playing something french with. . .	68
Joan Baez - Do I just not get it? ray, Don Juan is Joni Mitchell but I agree it is terrific and I love Jaco too	67
Best cover songs? Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold a very beautiful rendition	66
Live Performances Gone Awry in December 1975 I saw the Who at the Pontiac Silverdome and the opening band was the Reggae band Toots and the Maytals. There were 76,000 there and several people threw dozens of. . .	65
Best tracks to "show off" your system Bobby Miles/Troiki Gurtu Amazing synth (Miles), percussion (Gurtu), various acoustic instruments all meshed together in a terrific progressive/jazz/world album This CD has . . .	64
Top Ten Electronic/alternative Albums Portishead - Portishead is moody and hypnotic Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is a trip Massive Attack - Mezzanine kicks ass all are excellent Laurie Anderson is . . .	64
Would Audiogoners be interested in this? YES YES YES	64
Best Remakes Of All Time Miles Davis versions of Michael Jackson's Human Nature and Cindi Lauper's Time After Time, I heard both in concert and they were superb	63
Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists? I was going to mention Staphane Grappelli but I see he has been mentioned. I just wanted to mention it is nice to see music posts because that is what it is all about. thanks . . .	61
Fleetwood Mac Kiln House, Future Games and Bare Trees are all must listen Fleetwood Mac, though have a different sound than the ones you mention	61
Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase? mine was Steve Miller Band 'the Joker' My brother bought 'Fire' by crazy Arthur Brown back in the 60's, I think it was his first	60
Music out there with good bass The Gentle People Zero 7	59
what's your favorite album cover? The original Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix is not bad, those who have seen it will know where my head is at... Ashra, you stole my thunder with, In The Court Of The Crimson . . .	58
Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts??? I really like Ringo's style I never thought about Watts style at all	54
Pink Floyd reunion It was in Monday's USA Today. I forget where they are playing and I think it is for one show only, a good cause that was enough for them to put aside their differences. That is my. . .	50
The old timers give the young'ns tips on the 60s. Spirit - 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus is really good. It is one of my all time favorite 'listenable' albums, it always seems fresh and fun. Timrhu nailed that one	49
Mark Knophler; recommended music?? It is interesting to me that most everyone has selected a different album. I will give my 2cents and vote for Local Hero as a very nice listen - the movie is must see viewing as . . .	48
What's everybody listening to this evening? Emerson Lake Palmer, Tarkus, LP	48
Beatles covers: better than originals? I also thought David's redition of John Lennon's Imagine was very good. This is not something I would say easily, but his was the only version that I truly enjoyed besides John . . .	47
which cowboy junkies cd? Whites Off Earth Now is my favorite and Trinity Sessions is a close second. I do not think any of their other stuff is close being as good as these two	46
First favorite tune the Beatles - She Loves You (yeah yeah yeah) My older sisters were laughing and dancing and I was jumping up and down on the bed, the baby sitter came in and shut the whole thing . . .	45
5 best underrated or unknown bands and why? Lambchop A great mix of moody electric guitar, piano and a few other instruments that is classified as country but that surprises most people, as their sound is more like Cowboy . . .	44
Amazing Album Sides Captain Beyond's first album either side King Crimson, Court of the Crimson King side 1	42
What do you listen to when no one else can hear it Kublakhan, I saw Kenny G in concert, I hang my head in shame. The guy who talked me into seeing Kenny G than told me to see the Violent Femmes and also KD Lang (before they were . . .	42
Best band of the 80's Police are the first band that came to mind, they were truley awesome	42
Beatles Love, should I run? thanks everyone Love it is! I just bought a new TT and need to feed the desire	40
White Album, when's your last listen? but oddly the last few times it seemed 'trite' and just not what I remembered. Maybe I was in a bad mood who knows? btw it has been about a year since I last heard it. I am sure. . .	40
I don't understand Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" It was not only recorded in one take (all but one song which took two) I am almost certain none of the musicians had ever played the music before. I do not care about this either . . .	40
To big to fail? What road are we headed down? I run a pair of scissors up the strip of tape on the edge, split it up the middle. It cuts the wrap and tape in one move and the tape peels off easily. and it only took me several. . .	39
what made you get into high end gear. A buddy built some speakers that are triangle shaped with Electrovoice drivers, a 12" woofer and a midrange and tweeter horn. They are about 3' across and play LOUD. This was . . .	39
I need a live great recording a similar thread has been done before but I will chip in with: Bravo Brubeck! very natural piano tone and I agree with: Eva Cassidy Live at Blues Alley, the atmosphere of a . . .	39
Witch vinyl LP , EP or single you acquired FIRST? Steve Miller "The Joker" I was a space cowboy at the time	37
little known musicians we should hear Lambchop - Is A Woman (mellow, breathy, country) Ida - Will You Find Me (acoustic, harmony, lots of tone) Can - Tago Mago (german 70's electric, beating) Zero 7 - Simple Things (. . .	37
Music you would like to turn someone on to. Weather Report/Zawinal I cannot stop listening. So complex and simple at the same time! Really beautiful music. BTW Marakanetz, I am a big Can fan, especially Tago Mago! Would . . .	36
Jazz recommendations for a beginner? try the Bad Plus, jazz with rythem, very good	36
Alt Country/Folk, American roots not sure if this quite fits but 'Odetta Sings Dylan' is quite good, a very simple classic sound that I have enjoyed many times thanks everyone	35
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010 I look forward to the show at Auburn Hill this Oct 24 thanks	35
American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for thanks for the tips I bought Appalachian Journey and look forward to it. Can you rocommend anything a bit slower and quieter? Guess I am getting old... :^D thanks again	35
need some suggestions for Acoustics Blues I cast my vote for Mississippi John Hurt as well, very pleasent and smooth to listen to	34
Best Frank Zappa´s Recordings I like: Hot Rats, Weasels Ripped My Flesh and Uncle Meat among many others that I do not know the titles of. Frank should be on the post about people that passed away at their . . .	34
what are the "must have" CD's this is an amazing recording with stunning detail, outstanding dynamics and a huge soundstage plus the music is terrific, involving and vibrant as well. Miles Gurtu http://www.. . .	33
Why no as many post about music vs equipment...... I always really like music posts, not sure if I started any myself though... frankly I have trouble finding music that compels me to write about it. I have found a lot of what I . . .	32
Having an ear for Jazz noisy is a term I use myself to describe all types of music that annoys me. I often prefer slower or simpler (and often older - 30s, 40s 50s etc.) music these days... I too have . . .	32
Essential Zappa: what's missing from my collectio I just do not get the Grand Wazoo, I recently bought it based on a Stereophile "To Die For rating" and just think it sounds 'noisy' after several listenings, oh well, . . .	32
Do you have a secret "guilty pleasure" recording? Karen Carpenter Christmas Album - she has a beautiful voice	32
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor? My brother plays guitar and between the Martin and Taylor (I do not know the models) he chose the Taylor for it's more forward midrange sound where the Martin had a warmer fuller . . .	32
Stan Getz VOYAGE I ordered it from Amazon as well and I am sure they appreciate our business! I love Stan Getz, thanks	31
Taylor Swift I saw her on SNL and was impressed with her performance and candor - even if "Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time" :^D	31
Best jazz covers of rock songs jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd does many pop songs fwiw	31
Robert & Alison-Raising Sand I really enjoy this music - fun and moody IMO It reminds me of Howie Gelb's Giant Sand. Howie is also in Lambchop for those who seek something similar these are both worth a . . .	31
1st, most memorable recording... Billy Cobham 'Spectrum' LP on homemade Electrovoice horn speakers at very loud volumes	31
Tom Waitts Where do I begin? Mule Variations is very good if you can get past all the effects and odd sounds (to add texture?) he uses	31
Favorite album art? "In the Court of the Crimson King", King Crimson Abucktwoeighty you beat me to it	30
Any Audiophile recording of The Planets? Either TAS or Stereophile did an article on this about 1 or 2 years ago. They picked the best Planets CD based on sound and performance. I will report back (after work) when I . . .	30
Why no Tori Amos What are the best Tori Amos albums? I really like her but she has so many albums I wonder what would be best to start with. I prefer quieter stuff usually. Thanks Phil	29
Cowboy Junkies Whites Off Earth Now is their second best disc in my opinion with Trinity Sessions being their (considerable) best, I do not like the rest of their stuff much, but really like . . .	29
heard Melody Gardot? I like her first CD, not only for her singing but for the wide variety of tasty instrumental interludes during the songs A very pleasent listen	28
What is your favorite recording with a quirck Cowboy Junkies original Trinity Sessions you can clearly hear subway trains rumbling in the background during quiet passages	28
Lou Reed/Metallica "Lulu" just awful I read the same thing over at AA DANGER Will Robinson	27
Music that really stirs your emotions Nina Simone can really build some nice crescendos	27
Cowboy Junkies junky needs to expand It is hard to match the cowboy Junkies laid back sound which I like very much too. I have looked for quite some time and never really found anything. Who can match Margo Timmens. . .	26
Any Michael Bub'le fans....... I saw Michael Bub'le sing the top ten list on Letterman and he really could sing! Pretty impressive. I know nothing about his music however I just wanted to share... :^D	26
I'm Looking for some great electronic music I really like 'The Gentle People' terrific music that has a lot of synth and vocal and bass TONS of bass. Very fun and nice	26
How many albums do you need ? I read an article about recording TV shows and there is a reason we never watch what we recorded. I forget the reason but it is often true for me and I feel the same way about . . .	24
Alex Chilton RIP I saw him in the late 80s and he tore it up. He started the show with Pinball Wizard at about 2X normal speed and continued to impress. RIP and thanks for the memory Alex	24
Anyone catch Robin Trower on tour? yes about 30 years ago! The guitar was so loud it felt like someone was punching me in the chest the whole time! It was a tremendous performance and I would see him again in a . . .	24
Any heard of Porcupine Tree? funny, I have 'In Absentia' on my list of stuff to buy after hearing it on my local college radio station. thanks guys I will go ahead with that	24
Best Joni Mitchel Album Ditto: Blue and Court and Spark also a personal favorite is Ladies of the Canyon which is very simple and quiet with thoughtful little melodies, a real gem IMO. I remember TAS . . .	24
Original prices for LP albums I remember in the late 70s to early 80s a good deal was about $3.50 - $4.00 each for new LPs	23
Laurie Anderson "Homeland" thanks for the heads up	23
Where do you find new music? DirecTV has pretty good music channels and you can look up the artists name and then go buy it. My college radio station is where I get most my ideas. Also the magazines like TAS . . .	23
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks type music, any others? Dan Hicks How can I miss him when he won't go away? LOL I saw him on the Tonight show many years ago, he's a tall feller... If I can come up with anything I will post later . . .	22
Frank Zappa? HOT RATS! Peaches En Regalia smokes	22
Any Tom Waits Fans? I recently found out one of my friends is a big TW fan. He drove from Michigan to St Louis just to see him! Mule Variations is one of my favorites as well plus several of his . . .	22
My Next Miles Davis Disc? I second Jack Johnson, it is similar to In a Silent Way, very tasty. You do not like Sketches of Spain? Give it a few (hundred) more listens. It is the one I was going to . . .	22
Streaming music comparisons and quality just wanted to thank you guys I am now listening to MOG surprising they have Moondog who is an old blind street musician and someone Jeff Bridges recommended in an interview years. . .	21
Which "Kind of Blue". I'm so confused I know many of the oldest CDs were recorded in the poorest manner with compression and at 13 bits etc. I would at least try to buy the newer remastered at the correct speed one. I . . .	21
Phillip Glass Fans I like: Songs From Liquid Days fun but still has the trademark Glass sound	21
Opinions on Todd Rundgren fronting the New Cars? I saw him solo about 1 or 2 years ago and he is a WILD man. Did I miss something? Where is Ric Ocasek	21
What's your favorite Patricia Barber album? I agree with Cafe Blue, I think it is the easiest to listen to as well. I find her other albums (except for Verse which I have not heard) have a quality which is almost tense in . . .	21
Jazz suggestions please Bravo Brubeck by Dave Brubeck is quite good	21
Cowboy Junkie Fans I like the Cowboy Junkies very much, very nice guitar and I like Margo as well, She reminds me of the Portishead singer (or vice versa). If you are a Cowboy Junkies fan and like . . .	21
Is it wrong? I think to post your issues on the internet to a bunch of strangers is a clear sign of desperation. My suggestion is to bottle up your feelings til something breaks! :^D I heard . . .	20
Toothbrush's featured in Stereophile thanks I love toothbrushes	20
Any Can fans out there? I like Tago Mago and Future Days pretty progressive stuff for being made so long ago	20
does anybody still listen I try to listen to todays pop and rock music but always go back to King Crimson and the like for their far superior music. I think todays musicians try so hard to be different they. . .	20
I HATE the song Salt Peanuts they were just having fun just go with it innocent fun	19
Brad Mehldau Bob Parlocha plays his stuff every now and then and it is always nice	19
Zappa plays Zappa I saw Dweezil on Conan a feww weeks back and he played 'Willie the Pimp' (from Hot Rats album) and he is incredible! Sounded quite a bit like Frank. I would see him in a . . .	19
Joanna Newsom: Ys or No? this album has been the number one pick as album of the year for 2006 in at least ten different sources so I bought it and wish I had saved my money. I do like the music but her . . .	19
Can someone recommend a few Joni Michell albums? All of the above recommendations are good ones and do not miss the little known 'Ladies of the Canyon', it is very mellow and a little jazzy, it is one of my favorites (even though. . .	19
Artists that deserve box sets King Crimson	18
Edgy Trip Hop Recommendations Portishead Dummy is the granddaddy if you do not already have it. Mr Scruff aint bad	18
Here, there a Chick, Where else a Chick Corea ? Bravo - good post I agree with everyone Crystal Silence My Spanish Heart The leprichaun The Mad Hatter are my favorites too please keep the unknown albums coming	18
Allen Toussaint album: The Bright Mississippi I will look for that episode of Treme Chazro. Martykl, SQ = sound quality? I presume... I was thinking about The Bright Mississippi album and noticed I did not give my own two . . .	17
How low is a piano? 4186 hz Hmm higher than the crossover point for most tweeters... another reason pianos are difficult to reproduce	17
Music or Lyrics? if its Joni Mitchel, Jimi Hendrix, Lou Reed or Tom Waits (all poets IMO) for instance, I listen to lyrics but in most cases I prefer not to have vocals at all. The sound of vocals . . .	17
Any Tool fans out there. I was wondering what Tool would have to do with a Perfect Circle so I looked it up on Allmusic and this is what they said: Formed by Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan and former. . .	17
Good percussion I second Trilok Gurtu, the album he made with Bobby Miles is terrific and one of the best recordings I have heard. Gurtu plays percussion and Miles plays keyboard. The music is a . . .	17
help me find quality classic jazz? Thanks guys, I find it hard to express exactly what I am looking for having never found it. Putting the years down was a bad idea, I do not care what year but like simple classic . . .	17
Audiogoners-some musical recommendations Two finds, that I am very happy with are: Ida - Will You Find Me? Lambchop - Is a Woman Both of these albums are a little mellow, with a nice mix of instruments, and ever . . .	17
ever been duped ordering "new" CDs on Amazon? No but I rarely buy new anymore, half the CDs I buy are for $3 or less, but I did get the wrong disc in the correct case (I bought a used CD) and when I contacted them they let me . . .	16
Your favourite Internet Radio Station in 2011? my favorite is: WFMU	16
Dr. John I like Gris Gris, his first album. Allmusic says: The most exploratory and psychedelic outing of Dr. John's career, a one-of-a-kind fusion of New Orleans Mardi Gras R&B and . . .	16
Top 2009 recordings good catch Danlib1 Drubin good 'w' pick And you show me a sign I'll be willin', to be movin' ... thats all	16
jazz/blues piano players surprisingly Nina Simone - though her music is mostly vocals of course also Mary Lou Williams	16
Best Soundtracks I second Local Hero (also watch the movie!) also Magnolia is very good by Aimee Mann Happy New Year	16
Thought you might like this. Ode to Joy indeed! thanks	15
Do you ration your favorite music? I do as well, something to be savored	15
New Doors box set Bob Gendron of TAS says that Bruce Botnick, the bands original sound engineer, remastered and mixed this set and utilizes digital equalizers and digital reverb (to alter the . . .	15
Help Me Expand My Music Taste Weather Report's Heavy Weather, self titled Weather Report or Mysterious Traveller are all great Dave Brubeck, Take Five or Bravo Brubeck are superb Chick Corea The Leprican	15
RobinTrower I have to mention I saw Robin Tower around the time he released Bridge of Sighs, I can still feel the vibration in my chest! What a viseral experience	15
Just got home from a Dylan concert I saw Dylan in Lansing Michigan in the early nineties and his vocals were illegible but his guitar playing surprised me, it was a terrific performance. I am glad I got invited, at . . .	15
Your Favorite Cover Songs? Cowboy Junkies, Sweet Jane Eva Cassidy, Fields of Gold	14
Rediscovering Cold Blood amazing how much really good music there is out there that I have not heard - thanks	14
how do you pick your next music? this is a recent post with a similar concern: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1302145976&openfrom&1&4#1	14
Need some Jazz recommendations..some pop and swing I find Brubeck very easy to get into you might try Weather Report - Heavy Weather, lovely stuff	14
Metheny show...who is excited? I love Pat Metheny in concert. When the entire band builds to a crescendo over and over and in varying ways it is sublime. I have seen him a 3 times and always worthwhile	14
Kill Bill Soundtrack BANG BANG!!!!!! Tarantino outdid himself, the movie is a sight to behold and tons of Uma to boot the man is a genius. Oh yeah this thread is about the soundtrack, I just . . .	14
Which artists do you just NOW get? Female vocals like Eva Cassidy and Patricia Barber, I used tyo like instrumentals but have found I like the well done ballad etc. these last few years. Rnm4 Duane Allman was a . . .	14
The most overlooked album total fox has done a few movies but can not sing NIX	13
Todd Rundgren Best of Lp's a madman in concert! i saw his one man show and was blown away - hard to believe he was so wild (and crude) recommended	13
Peter Gabriel....Bad sounding CD's......groan..... Favorite Peter Gabriel CDs anyone? I like stuff on the fringe, King Crimson, Portishead etc... and wonder what Gabriel stuff may compare. thanks Phil	13
Top 3 from: Allman Bros, Tull, Kansas & Feat Little Feat Down on the Farm Dixie Chicken Hoy Hoy Man Lowell George was hot! RIP	12
Lisa Hannigan - Sea Sew on Vinyl thanks for the heads up guys I ended up buying Damien Rice's album called O that Lisa sings on Lisa Hannigan's solo stuff is a near miss for me but on any given day I may like it. . .	12
David Letterman Drum Solo Week I liked Sheila E as well, surprisingly Roy Haynes was a bit too subdued for my taste - tasteful but no flash at all - maybe he did not want to 'compete	12
All things Bill Evans. thanks for the informative post! I have one thing to say about 'Blues and the Abstract Truth' HO DOWN! It is a favorite of mine as well :^D	12
Larry Coryell at Jazz Showcase in Chicago I saw him a few years back at the Detroit Jazz fest with a bass player and drummer from Pat Metheny's band. They were excellent. As tight as I have ever heard. They had us rocking . . .	12
Pat Metheny Concert Have seen him 3 times and each time they were stellar. I could not contain myself and yelled AWESOME at one point. Incredibile cresendos that build and build, ever changing, while . . .	12
Best Jazz Vocalists - Standard Songs Jeannie Bryson, (Dizzie Gillespie's illegitimate daughter) has a CD of Peggy Lee tandards called: Some Cats Know, it is worth a listen. Very nice, while not a classic IMO (it is . . .	12
Bob Welch RIP Sad to hear how he went His life brought us happiness I really love Future Games and Kiln House	11
Happy Record Store Day is it a coincidence RSD is the day after Cannabis day? interesting	11
Davy Jones we will miss you I used to love watching their show, a very happy memory. RIP	11
Melody Gardot Live really nice, sounds like it has a bit of a beatnik sound I have not heard her perform like that in her studio albums	11
How do you listen to new music? I like to listen in the car, several times thru (unless I hate it), and make a decision on a subconscious level, how much I like it	11
McLaughlin/Corea - "Five Peace Band Live" I am listening to sound clips on Amazon right now and it sounds very nice - a bit 'old school' Chick is playful and lighthearted and McLaughlin sounds like... McLaughlin! thanks . . .	11
Music from House, MD "GO MAGGOT BRAIN" that dude is a god	11
Cowboy Junkies Trinity Sessions is the only recording of theirs that is a must own IMO, the recording and atmosphere is dripping in ambience, really special	11
does Queen have better sound quality CD? thanks guys! will look into it, maybe Deep Discount does ot carry the remaster version so will go elsewhere	11
Eva Cassidy newbee Songbird is a compilation and probably the best collection of her songs on one CD. I also like Imagine quite a bit, of course Live at Blues Alley is terrific but usually the first . . .	11
Allman Brothers: Live at the Fillmore East acclaimed recording engineer Tom Dowd was called in at the last minute to 'save' the recording of Live at Fillmore East which was supposed to be a difficult venue to record in for . . .	11
Mark Hollis/ Talk Talk I remember really liking it when I first received my copy of Laughing Stock but it has been long forgotten (like many of my CDs) maybe I will pop it in my car CD player and give it. . .	10
Cowboy Junkies "Demons" good call! I am listening right now and enjoying it	10
I had no idea I had no idea Glen Cambell was such an accomplished session guitarist and considered to be very good by his peers	10
It's the Room, Stupid I dunno, I just saw the word stupid and poked my nose in... ;^D	10
Eric Clapton at Crossroads Guitar Festival DVD I watched a good portion of that disc and I like the JJ Cale, Joe Walsh, and especially the Steve Vai parts (where Vai and 3 others stood in a line and played each others frets, . . .	10
Lou Reed, Perfect Day? Pehare is right, there are different versions as I found out when I bought Transformer and it was different than what my local college radio staion played. I do not have an answer . . .	10
Beatles "Butcher Cover" on Antiques Road Show I might start liking the Beatles again	10
Pat Metheny Group Fans....Speaking of Now on DVD Thanks I love Pat Metheny in concert, bliss is a word that comes to mind describing my feelings, at the 3 times I have seen him and his stellar band. I will check out the DVD for. . .	10
LONG LIVE THE KING What are the best Elvis discs? Please let us know, I am sure everyone could use this information. thanks Phil	10
Youtube, the new radio? the website is a pain to bother with and I have no desire to see the videos in most cases otherwise I like the idea of peoples views being counted	9
lambchop fans out there Is a Woman is their best IMO (despite what allmusic says) I do not care for the others near as much will look into Kort	9
Great recording of William Tell Overture? http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/3/Harmonica-Player-Kills-At-Carnegie-Hall-475094.html just for fun watch this video he does the WTO at the end - about half way thru . . .	9
Cowboy Junkies: Lay It Down fav cd? for me it is Trinity Sessions and Whites Off Earth Now the rest are not nearly as good for me	9
Dave Brubeck passes I saw him twice in the last few years and he was very very good. RIP Dave you gave us so much	8
Allen Toussaint I was just listening to his "Saint Of New Orleans" and really enjoying it, I really like how the percussion punctuates certain parts and adds to the depth of the music . . .	8
Bob James BJ4 sound quality Funny I have Deodato Also Sprach CTI and it sounds great. I have used it for a demo record and people always like it	8
good music/poor recording, bad music excellent you like to stir things up don't you? OK OK usually the first but can admit to the later	8
Sufjan Stevens 'Michigan' I should mention there can be several background vocals accenting and complimenting Sufjan's own vocals on any given track. A nice effect subtly done that add depth	8
John Coltrane Ballads thanks all! I looked up the MOFI and they were about $70! will look into SHM CD. thanks again Phil	8
Looking for the identity of a 70's song A song about sugar at the dentist? Is life not ironic? Has to be the Archies	8
Recommendations....like this CD I love older music and there is good expression and feel to these songs, thanks for the recommendation, a real find. while not quite an authentic sound as Louisiana Music Factory . . .	7
Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix My brother and sister went there also and both really liked it as well. Highly recommended	7
A great new for me Coltrane find - "Jazz"? Is this the one you mean http://www.amazon.com/Coltrane-Jazz-John/dp/B0006M4SPK/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi thanks	7
Zero 7 fans? they have a strong driving bass quality that is fun and very good music though a little 'over processed' sometimes for my taste. Overall a 'thumbs up' and just another reason to . . .	7
Neat Jazz Music Review Site thanks, nice site Phil	7
Standing in the shadows of.... I just saw it at Circuit City for $10! A steal and I agree about Joan Osbourne, she belts it out!!! The music sounds identical to the original recordings, something special indeed	7
Aerosmith's Honkin On Bobo Inspired by early Fleetwood Mac when Peter Green played with them.... according to my local newspaper	7
R.I.P. Bert Jansch... A very sad loss indeed, his music is beautiful	6
New Medeski Martin & Wood album I hear them on the local gollege station and enjoy them then went out and bought their CD 'The Dropper' and got bored kind of like jsujo says. It is not bad and kind of fun . . .	6
Sufjan Stevens "Silver & Gold" am listening to samples on Amazon right now and must say I am really enjoying it. good call	5
Jeff Beck Rock-n-Roll Party Jeff Beck knows how to have fun thanks	5
My "Most Under-Appreciated Album": Cheri Knight Bigswede thanks for the tip, not quite my cup o tea but I did buy a Talk Talk CD Laughing Stock (only because it was $3 cheaper than Spirit of Eden) thanks to Tbromgard! I love . . .	5
The Musicians Behind The Motown Sound check out the DVD 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown' which is also about the Funk Brothers and very good	5
Just a thought Eva had an amazing voice. I think most will agree Blues Alley is her swansong but I also like Imagine. Songbird is great too but is a greatest hits collection and you would . . .	5
If you haven't, you should Thanks I will check her out AMG sez: Patty Griffin is one of the most promising singer-songwriters to come out of the Boston/Cambridge folk music scene in the past few years. . . .	5
where to find quality recording of Radiohead? thank you very much (presumably) Radiohead fans Phil I think I can get the 10" vinyl	5
artists / composers 'on fire' good post but 'maybe' Joni Mitchell? She is one of my all time favorites. maybe I missed the point... King Crimson first 4 albums rocked	4
Dave Brubeck at Newport I was not at the Newport Jazz Festival but I have seen him the last few years at the Detroit Jazz Festival and I agree he is very very good. Someone who has mastered his art. A. . .	4
RIP: KATE MCGARRIGLE That is terrible news. I feel bad for her sister Anna too. Several years ago I saw them together at a local community college auditorium (for $8) and it was one of the tightest . . .	4
David Brubeck Take:50 Montreal Jazz Fest I saw him last year at the Detroit Jazz Fest and there is something so right about his music - a fundamental quality that has endured all these years. I would see him again in a . . .	4
Got to Hear the Jazz of YesterNow Last Night Oh I am jealous! Sounds like a nice show! I just looked up the tour date and missed them in my neck of the woods by 3 days... thanks anyway for the heads up	4
anyone like Nico - Chelsea Girl? thank you Agoners... BTW I like Eno too	4
His Name Is Alive, Last Night I think the original sounds pretty good to begin with	4
The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - Story of L.A. Woman I enjoyed it very much. Worth a look for sure. I thought it was interesting that Mr Mojo Risin spells Jim Morrison's name if you rearrange the letters. The Doors are one of my . . .	3
Giant SandTuscon I used to be a fan but GS got redundant for me I agree this is a bit twangy and fresh/different thanks for the heads up! also, consider Lambchop if you have not heard them . . .	3
electric ladyland/exile on main st I remember reading that Electric Ladyland was originaly equalized to sound good on AM radio! the horror! sorry I can not help with your question	3
Jonathan Wilson "Gentle Spirit" Lp I am listening to samples on Amazon right now and it sounds nice. His Frankie Ray is good too (what few samples I heard on Utube) thanks	3
I sit in awe of the music creators . reminds me of Tenniscoats with the ethereal quality. My favorite of theirs is Totemo Aimasho. thanks	3
Watching Roger Waters on Conan He was on Jimmy Fallon as well. You can tell Roger does not really like to do talk shows but when he opened up he was quite engaging	3
Dave Brubeck Documentary Bgpowell thanks, I recorded it. he still plays concerts too and it is still very worthwhile to see him	3
Patrica Barber- Cole Porter Mix ?? being a Patricia Barber fan I listened to several cuts at B&N and it was unlike anything else she has done. I am not familiar with Cole Porter (besides having heard the name) and . . .	3
Neil Young Massey Hall on LP this may have prombted your question but TAS just gave it a 5/5 rating for sound and performance	3
Bird York I just bought WLH too and think it is pretty good. Not quite as good as Feist's first album for instance (which I have been listening to lately) but similaar in mood. I prefer . . .	3
Anybody know World-Jazz Joseph Zawinal (founder of Weather Report) is my favorite jazz artist that has some of what you are looking for, a world beat or sound. Dialects or World Tour (I think is the name. . .	3
Best jazz record you didn't hear in 2010 they sound a bit like The Bad Plus but with a traditional quality nice	2
Nina Simone '4 Women' compilation thanks Rec, I will buy it. I just discovered Nina Simone, I know it seems I must live under a rock to just now hear her music but I am glad I did. I have her CD Finest Hour (after. . .	2
Mary Lou Williams First Lady of Jazz I have one of her albums and do not consider myself a jazz maven - so there	2
A remarke you made 2Joe zawinuls brown street allmusic says: Like his friend and onetime collaborator Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul was not one to look back on his past and savor the view. Yet as in the case of Miles (his parting . . .	2
WOW ? Is a Woman is a very good recording with a natural, detailed and open presentation and the music is sometimes classified as country but to me it is just darn good, laid back, . . .	2
Blue Note: A History of Modern Jazz yes it is very good and I will record it to watch again... thanks	1
Latest purchases worth checking out Tin Hat Trio, the one recommended by TAS is very good with a nice varity of acoustical instruments, somewhere between chamber music and freewheelin hillbillies	1