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Last updated:
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The Audio Annex Recommended Recordings
list contains only recordings that registered members
deem to be exceptional in terms of both sonic and
musical quality. These pages will be updated frequently
as members submit recommendations.
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Agoult,
Raymond, London Proms Symphony: Clair de
Lune
RCA Living Stereo/ Classic Records, LSC-2326, LP, 1959/?,
recorded in England/made in USA
Pieces by various composers. If music was like medicine,
i would prescribe this recording for stress relief. The music is as beatiful
as a summer evening. The sound is also top shelf. Classic reissue dickc
Albeniz, Isaac; Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano: Albeniz:
Iberia
Hyperion, CDA67476/7, CD, 2005, UK
Hamelin penetrates the almost mystical world of Albeniz's
12-piece tone poem set with a magically sensitive, technically thrilling
performance in this two-CD set, which includes other Albeniz works.Erin
Kendall
Anda,
Geza/Camerata Academica Mozarteums: Mozart
Piano Concertos
DG, 2720-030, LP, 1962, Germany
One of the finest pianists of last century...a remarkable
artist. I recommend the LP box or individual titles...great sound... LK
Jr.
Bach,
J. S.; Philippe Herreweghe (conductor): Kantaten-Missae
Virgin Classics, 724356172128, CD, 1990/1993, France
A lovely 4 CD set with 6 kantate and 4 masses. zheeeeeeeem
Bach,
J. S.; Michael Murray (organist): Bach at
St. Bavo's
Telarc, CD-80286, CD, 1992, Netherlands
This one has an excellent performance of the Dorian (BWV
538). zheeeeeeeem
Bach,
J. S.; P.
Wispelwey: 6
Suites per violoncello solo
Channel Classics, CCS 12298, CD, 1998, Netherlands
My favourite version of Bach's cello suites. The
performance is excellent, as is especially the recording. zheeeeeeeem
Bach,
Neville
Mariner, Academy of St.
Martin-in-the-Fields: Brandenburg
Concertos
Philips, 6998 002, CD, 1971, England
3 LP box set recorded and played as originally scored by
Bach, without all the changes and additions added over the years. Glorious
sound and performance. OOP, hard to find but well worth it. dickc
Balanescu
Quartet: Possessed
Mute, 9 61421-2, CD, 1992, US
This versatile string quartet tackles 3 original
compositions, 5 Kraftwerk songs and 1 David Byrne song. Fun! Ken J.
Beethoven,
LV, Fischer, Annie/ Piano Concerto No. 3: Beethoven
PC No.3 & Mozart: 2 Rondos
DG (Tulip), 138 087 SLPM, LP, 1960, Germany
Annie Fischer lived with this piano concerto all her
life, recording it several times for various labels. Far and away the
greatest is her DG vinyl release Tom
Beethoven,
LV, Fischer, Edwin w/ Philharmonia conducted by W. Furtwangler: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5
EMI HMV Treasury 2 LP set, RLS 2900013 (Big Dog label), LP,
reissue 1984, England OOP
Suprisingly good recording for 1951. I always seem to
come back to Fischer's performance of the 5th PC....even my costly Audiophile
Wide Band Decca of Willie Backhaus doesn't beat out Eddie!! Tom
Beethoven,
LV, Klemperer, Otto / Philharmonia Orch./ Symphony No. 7: Beethoven
Symphony No. 7
UK Columbia, 33CX 1379, LP, 1955, UK
NOT to be confused with Klempie's stereo recording of the
7th in the early 60's. This is the 1955 mono recording. I have both the UK
original & the reissue. Tom
Beethoven,
LV, Richter, Sviatoslav / Piano Sonta Op 57 Appassionata: Beethoven Piano sonatas Op 57 & Op. 26
RCA Victrola, VICS 1427, LP, recorded 1960/ reissue 70's, USA
OOP/ easily found on shiny disc
Geessh...you can't believe how Richter pounds his piano
into submission on this giant warhorse!! Tom
Beethoven, Ludwig van; Guido Cantelli cond. the Philharmonia Orchestra:
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major
EMI, ASD 254, LP, n.d., UK
An in-the-gut performance of the Seventh by Cantelli recorded in gorgeous,
ungimmicked early EMI stereo. OOPJim Treanor
18 Sep 2006
Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1, Saint Saens Havannese Introduction : and
Rondo Cappriciosso, Compoli (Violin)
Decca Ace of Clubs, ACL 64, LP, 1959, UK
This is one of those early Decca mono recordings issued
on Ace of Clubs that make you wonder where it all went wrong. Outstanding
performance by Campoli with equally outstanding sound quality. Joe II-V
Busch,
Quartet , Beethoven String Quartets OP. 127, 131, 132, & 135: Beethoven's Late Srting Quartets
EMI/Electrola/ 3 LP box set, 1C 147-01668/70, LP, Released on
vinyl from the 50's-80's, Germany / OOP
Adolph Busch & Co. perform these works with authority
& beauty. Recorded between 1935-37, these recordings are still THE
Standard! Tom
Catham
Baroque: Espaρoleta
Dorian, DOR-90284, CD, 2000, USA
This is a 24/96 mastered recording of 16th and 17th
century spanish baroque music using a small ensemble (guitar, violin, viola,
harp and percussion. My God they're playing right in my listening room
dickc
Chadwick, George; Barber, Samuel; Jarvi, Neeme & the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra: Symphony No. 3 (GC); Medea's Meditation & Dance of Vengeance,
Orchestral Excerpts from 'Vanessa', Music for a Scene from Shelley (SB)
Chandos, CHAN 9253, CD, 1994, UK
Chadwick's
sumptuously neo-Romantic 3rd coupled w/ Barber ballet excerpts. Jarvi isn't
just beating time here. Open, ambient sonics typical of Chandos' Detroit
series of US composer works.Jim Treanor
02 Feb 2006
Copland, Aaron; Grofe, Ferde; Morton Gould & His Orchestra:
Copland: Billy the Kid, Rodeo; Grofe: Grand Canyon Suite
RCA Living Stereo, 82876 67904 2, SACD, 1957/1960/2006, USA
Lively readings & knock-out sonics spark this 1957/1960
reissue. Includes the Billy the Kid Waltz & the (Rodeo) Honky Tonk Interlude
frequently omitted on other discs.Jim Treanor
Eroica
Trio: Dvorak/Shostakovich/Rachmaninoff
mnf. by Musical Heritage Soc. under license from Angel (EMI),
515774Y, CD, 1998, USA
The Eroica Trio cosists of three young ladies, (piano,
cello, violin) This music is as easy on the ears as they are easy on the
eyes. Very well played and recorded. dickc
Furtwangler,
Wilhelm: Furtwangler Symphony No. 2
Teldec, 0927 43495 2, CD, 2002, USA
A great work by the 20th Century's greatest conductor;
Daniel Barenboim's advocacy is impassioned. Bruckner fans take note. patrick
Ginastera, Alberto; Barbara Nissman, piano: Criolla: The
Complete Music for Piano and Piano Chamber Ensembles, Volume 1
Newport Classic, NPD 85510, CD, 1991, USA
Nissman communicates the biting rhythms and stark tempo
contrasts of the Argentine composer's solo piano works with idiomatic fervor in
this crystal-clear recording.Erin Kendall
Ginastera, Alberto; Barbara Nissman, piano & The Laurentian
String Quartet: Malambo: The Complete Music for Piano and Piano Chamber
Ensembles
Newport Classic, NPD 85511, CD, 1992, USA
Piano transcriptions of the Argentine composer's larger
works (incl. his 'Estancia' ballet) & his piano-chamber works captured in
elegantly crisp readings by Nissman.Erin Kendall
Glass,
Philip: "Heroes"
Symphony
Point Music, 454-388-2, CD, 1996,
US
Arrangements and orchestration
based on David Bowie's Heroes. Fear3000
Glass,
Philip: Music in 12 parts: parts 1&2
Virgin, CA2010, LP, 1974, Germany
Glass,
Philip: The Photographer
Epic, 25480, LP, 1983, US
A torture test for cartridge tracking. The LP is OOP.
Fear3000
Goossens,
Eugene; London Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky:
Manfred Symphony
Everest, EVC 9025, CD, 1959/1996, USA
Originally a Bert Whyte-engineered Everest LP (SDBR 3035)
reissued as a Super Bit Mapped 20-bit CD. Coupled with Sibelius' Tapiola,
conducted by Tauno Hannikainen. Jim
Treanor
Gould,
Morton; Morton Gould Orchestra: Gould
Ballet Music
RCA Living Stereo, LSC-2532, LP, 1961, USA
Spirited readings of Fall River Legend (Lizzie
Borden and her alleged axe murders), Interplay, and two movements from
Gould's Latin-American Symphonette. Lewis Layton-engineered. OOP. Jim
Treanor
Gounod, Charles; Bizet, Georges; Alexander Gibson & Royal
Opera House Orchestra: Faust Ballet Music/Funeral March of the
Marionette/Carmen Suite
Classic Compact Discs, LSCD 2449, CD, USA
Classic Compact Discs remastered reissue of RCA Living
Stereo LSC 2449. Luscious sonics, wide dynamics. A CD for vinyl lovers to drool
over. The "Funeral March" is the Alfred Hitchcock theme.Erin Kendall
Granados, Enrique; de Larrocha, Alicia: Granandos:
Goyescas
London, 411 958-2 LH, CD, 1984, UK
Grace and elegance combine with technical mastery in this
1976 performance of the Granados piano classic.Erin Kendall
Gualda,
Sylvio: Percussion Vol. 2
Erato, STU71106, LP, 1978, France
Gualda performs works by Iannis Xenakis, Elliott Carter,
& Nguyen-Thien-Dao on a monster percussion kit in a very live venue.
Astonishing power and realism. Long OOP. Im still looking for Vol. 1.
Ken J.
Guerrero,
Francisco: Requiem
Glossa, 921402, CD, 1999, UK
Haskil,
Clara/Grumiaux: Beethovan Violin Sonatas
Phillips, 442625, CD, 1957, USA
Great playing...great sound... LK Jr.
Herrmann,
Bernard: Symphony #1; Schumann, W.:New England Triptych; Sedares, James &
Phoenix SO: Bernard Herrmann: Symphony No.
1/William Schumann, New England Triptych
Koch International Classics, 3-7135-2 H1, CD, 1992, USA
Scintillating readings of film composer Herrmann's only
symphony (neo-Romantic in modern idiom) and Schumann's homage to
Revolutionary-era composer William Billings. Spacious to the 9's acoustic.
Jim Treanor
28 Dec 2005
Hildegard
of Bingen; Gothic Voices: A feather on the
breath of God
Hyperion, CDA66039, CD, 1984, England
Beautifully performed medieval sequences and hymns. zheeeeeeeem
Holst,
Gustav, Solti, Sir Giorg, London Philharmonic: The
Planets
MFSL / Decca, MFSL 1-510, LP, 1979, recorded in UK/ made in
USA
This is a MFSL recording of Holst's The Planets. Great
dynamic range, the performance is riveting and the sound is out of this
world ( pun intended ) this LP is OOP. but if you can find it, buy it! dickc
Horowitz,
Vladimir, Ormandy Eugene, New York Philharmonic: Golden
Jubilee Concert, Rachmaninoff Concerto no. 3
RCA Red Seal, CRL1-2633, LP, 1978, USA
This is a live recording of Horowitz,s 50th anniversary
as a concert pianist. He gives an electric performance of thi piece. The
piano has a wonderfully natural sound. This LP is OOP dickc
Ibert,
Jacques; Chabrier, Emmanuel; Smetana, Bedrich; et al.: Ports
of Call
Reference Recordings, RR-80CD, CD, 1997, USA
A compilation of Ibert, Chabrier, Smetana, Borodin,
Alfven, & Sibelius pieces, Eiji Oue cond. the Minnesota Orchestra. Lush,
dynamic, "big" recording engineered by Keith Johnson w/ HDCD
encoding. Jim Treanor
12 Dec 2005
Kempff,
Wilhelm: Schubert Piano Sonatas
DG, 2740-132-10, LP, 1967, Germany
The playing of Kempff is simplicity and nobility in this
intimate reading is special, and the sound of the LP is terrific. LK
Jr.
La
Chapalle de Quebec Les Violons du Roy Bernard Labadie: Mozart
Requiem
Dorian Recordings, DOR-90310, CD, 2002, USA
An audiophile recording of a wonderful live performance
(according to Dorian they use no compression, minimal microphony and custom
24 bit A-D's). The disc has great dynamic range. The timbres - and
performance - are (to my ear) delicate and true and full of life. sjb
Lambert, Constant: English Chamber Orchestra / Del Mar:
Romeo & Juliet Juliet Ballet 1924/5 / "Pomona" Ballet 1926
Lyrita, SRCS 110, LP, 1979, UK
Lust after the Top$ Arnold/SRCS?? This is far superior -
startlingly clear/great soundstage & dynamics. Wonderful music too. Comments
apply to the Decca UK pressing - matrix 1A ; 1A frankwm
Lazic,
Dejan: M. Ravel Retrospection: Pianoworks
1899-1917
Channel Classics, CCS SA 17502, SACD, 2002, Netherlands
DSD-mastered recording of solo piano compositions of
Maurice Ravel includes some works typically heard in their orchestrated
versions. Stereo/Multichannel/Hybrid SACD. Jim
Treanor
Ma,
Yo-Yo: Japanese Melodies
CBS, FM 39703, LP, 1984, US
Arrangements for cello, flute, bass, and percussion. The
LP's OOP. Fear3000
Mendelsshon,
Felix, Maag Peter, London Symphony Orchestra: A
Midsummer Nights Dream (incidental music)
Classic Compact Discs, CSCD 6001, CD, ?, USA
This is a gold CD re-issue of a London recording.
Mendelssohn's incidental music to Shakespeares play. Huge soundstage
beautifully recorded with gorgeous sound. One of my desert island choices
dickc
Moross,
Jerome; Falletta, JoAnn & London Symphony Orchestra: Symphony
No. 1; The Last Judgement; Variations on a Waltz
Koch International, 3-7188-2 H1, CD, 1993, USA
Puckish symphonic music by Moross (1913-83), best known
for his "Big Country" film score. Immense breadth & depth,
precise rendering and localization of instruments with _lots_ of "inner
space". Jim Treanor
15 Dec 2005
Mozart,
Cosi Fan Tutte, Della Cassa, Loose, Der Mota, Kunz, Schoeffler: Vienna Phil/Vienna State Opera Chorus, Cond, Bohm
Richmomd (Decca/London), Richmond SRS 63508, LP, n/a, Austria
Not my favourite opera but ut is very accessible for
those starting out. This is a recording to die for and a nicely Germanic
performance. Joe II-V
Mozart, Wolgang A., Berlin
Radio Symphony Orchestra:
Mass in C Minor
Deutsche Grammophon, SLPM 0138124, CD, re-issue, Germany
This is a re-issue on 180 gram vinyl. Great sound. It
feels as though the soloists and choir are in your listening room with you.
Outstanding! Stereo.dickc
Munch,
Charles, Boston Symphony: Tchaikovsky,
Romeo & Juliet, Strauss, Till Eulenspiegel
RCA, LSC-2565, LP, 1962/ ?, USA
This is a Classic Records re-issue of an RCA red seal
recording. Great sound and playing. A very quiet re-issue. dickc
Offenbach,
Fiedler Arthur, Boston Pops: Gaite
Parisienne
BMG/RCA Victor, 09026-68366-2, CD, 1995 re-issue, USA
Outstanding sound of a wonderful and interesting piece of
music. BMG re-issue dickc
Offenbach,
Jacques : Gaite Parisienne
RCA Living Stereo , LSC 1817, LP, 1954, USA
This 1954 recording took place in the Boston Symphony
Hall & was conducted by Arthur Fiedler and the BPO - considered one of
the best RCA recordings. akshobhyavajra
Oue,
Eiji and the Minnesota Orchestra: Pictures
at an Exhibition
Reference Recordings, RR-79CD, CD, 1997, USA
HDCD encoded. All pieces orchestrated by Ravel.
Music by Ravel, Schumann, Charbrier, Debussy and Ravel.
Outstanding playing. The sound is fantastic, with jaw dropping dynamic
range. dickc
09 Dec 2005
Part,
Arvo: Tabula
Rasa
ECM, 25011-1 F, LP, 1984, US
Pomporium:
Musica Vaticana
Glissando, 779 001-2, CD, 1999, Germany
16th century music from the Vatican written specifically
for the Popes of that period. Interesting, and rather beautifull. OOP? Jack
G
Previn,
Andre; London Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff
Symphony No. 2
EMI, ASD 2889, LP, 1973, England
The complete version of this lushly romantic
symphony. Also available on a CD twofer with Previn's superb reading
of Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances (available on an OOP EMI LP [ASD
3259]). Jim Treanor
Rachmaninoff,
Oue Eiji, Minnesota Orchestra: Rachmaninoff,
Synphonic Dances
Reference Recordings, RR-96CD, CD, 2001, USA
This CD is HCDC encoded. A Reference Recordings
production. Beautifully recorded and gorgeous sound. Extremely well done
dickc
Rachmaninoff, Sergei; Zinman, David & Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra: Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3/Symphonic Dances
Telarc, CD-80331, CD, 1994, USA
Symphony No. 3 is the performance star of this disc,
thanks to Zinman's sensitive yet lively conducting. Liquid & dynamic "you're
there" sonics (the Neumann and Schoeps tube mikes, maybe?).Jim Treanor
Rachmaninoff,
Sir Adrian Boult, London Philharmonic: Symphony
No. 3
Classic Records/RCA, LSC-2185, LP, 1958 RCA/Re-issue?, USA
This is a Classic Records re-issue of an RCA Living
Stereo LP. Great performance and glorious sound. The background is as quiet
as a graveyard. Top notch job dickc
Ravel, Maurice; Andre Cluytens cond. Societe des Concerts du
Conservatoire: Ravel: Complete Orchestral Works
EMI, Sax 2476-2479, LP, 1963, France
Cluytens flows with both the neo-classical and the so-called
""impressionist"" Ravel in delicately-executed performances. Excellent sonics.
OOP, but audiophile reissue SMS 1017 may still be available.Jim Treanor
18 Sep 2006
Ravel,
Munch, Boston Symphony: Daphnis and Chloe
Classic Records/ RCA, LSC 1893, LP, unknown, USA
Classic records re-issue of an RCA Living Stereo release.
The Boston orchestra led by Charles Munch is in great form. The sound of
this LP is wonderful dickc
Reich,
Steve: Music for 18 Musicians
ECM, ECM-1-1129, LP, 1978, US
Reich,
Steve: Music
for 18 Musicians
Nonesuch, 79448-2, CD, 1997, US
Reich,
Steve: New
York Counterpoint
Nonesuch, 79481-2, CD, 1997, US
Also includes Eight Lines, Bang
on a Can and Four Organs. Fear3000
Reich,
Steve: Reich Remixed
Nonesuch, 79556-1, LP, 1999, US
2LP's. Reich compositions remixed by top electronic
artists. The CD is also very good. Fear3000
Reich,
Steve: Sextet - Six Marimbas
Nonesuch, 9 79138-1 F, LP, 1986, US
Minimalist 20th century compositions. Fear3000
Reiner,
Fritz - Chicago Symphony: The Reiner Sound
RCA Living Stereo, LSC-2183, LP, 1958, USA
Ravel-Rapsodie Espagnole; Pavan for a Dead Princess;
Rachmaninoff-Isle of the Dead. A Classic Records re-issue of an RCA Living
Stereo recording. Very detailed (Stereophile R2D4) and quiet 180 gram. akshobhyavajra
Rorem,
Ned; Serebrier, Jose & Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Ned
Rorem: Three Symphonies
Naxos, 8.559149, CD, 2003, UK
Three accessible 1950's symphonies (2 of them first
recorded here) by a US composer more noted for his choral works. Wide-open
acoustic, nuanced performances. Probably a 24-bit/96KHz master. Jim Treanor
14 Dec 2005
Shapero, Harold; Andre Previn cond. the Los Angeles
Philharmonic: Harold Shapero: Symphony for Classical Orchestra; Nine-Minute
Overture
New World Records, NW 373-2, CD, 1988, USA
A 1947 Beethoven-scale US symphony in the style of
Stravinsky, with an exquisite Adagietto movement, coupled with a hard-driving
overture. Live performance recording also available on now-OOP LP.Erin
Kendall
Shaw,
Robert, Shaw Festival Singers, Shaw Chamber Singers: O
Magnum Mysterium
Telarc, CD-80531, CD, 2000, USA
These are choral works by various composers. The sound of
this disc is so glorious and the voices so wonderful, that this disc makes
the hair on the back of my neck stand up! To hear heaven get this. dickc
Shocker,
Gary/ Chester String Quartet: Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart- The Flute Quartets
Chesky Records, CD 128, CD, 1995, USA
This is a high resolution 128x oversampling CD of Mozarts
Flute Quartets. Superior sound, extremely well played. dickc
Sibelius, Jean; Bernstein, Leonard & Wiener Philhamoniker:
Sibelius: Symphonien Nos. 5 & 7
Deutsche Grammophon, 427 647-2, CD, 1989, Germany
Lenny evokes ethereal Sibelian mystery and grandeur in
these delicious 1987 and 1988 live readings of the 5th and 7th with the VPO.Jim
Treanor
Silvestrov,
Valentin: Leggario, Pesante
ECM289 461898-2, 289 461898-2, CD, 2002, Germany
A very well recorded disc of select chamber works from
Silvestrov's career. The playing is fantastic and the music bridges the
romantic and avant-garde. sjb
Steinberg,
Julie, Abel David: Sonatas for violin and
piano
Wilson Audio, W-8722, LP, 1995, USA
The duo plays; Debussy:Sonata for violin and piano,
Bartok:Rumanian folk dances, Brahms:Sonata No.1 in G major Op. 78 Extremely
natural sound, well played-a treasure dickc
Stravinksy, Igor: Stravinsky: Petrouchka,
The Firebird Suite, Scherzo a la Russe
Telarc, SACD-60587, SACD, 2003, USA
Paavo Jarvi & the Cincinatti S.O. in a sterling
performance captured in superb native-DSD-mastered sonics that exhibit SACD
state-of-the-art. Jim Treanor
Stravinsky,
Igor;
Stravinsky: Histoire d'Soldat, Concerto in
Eb, Concerto in D
PentaTone Classics, 5186 046, SACD, 2003, Netherlands
Paavo Jarvi & Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
in a DSD-mastered recording that's the most striking demonstration of SACD's
ability to convey music that I've yet heard. Jim
Treanor
Stravinsky,
Igor;
Anton Dorati, Detroit SO: LE Sacre Du
Printemps (The rite of Spring)
London, 400 084-2, CD, 1981, recorded in USA made in Germany
An excellently recorded and played album. Dorati and the
Detroit orchestra are at their best, but be warned this album has the best
bass drum sound I have heard. Broken windows and leases may ensue. Dickc
Stravinsky,
Igor; Iji
Oue, Minnesota Orchestra: Stravinsky
Reference Recordings, RR-70CD, CD, 1996, USA
This is a 24 bit HDCD recording. It contains 3 of
Stravinsky's most popular pieces. The Song of The Nightingale, The Firebird
and The Rite of Spring. The dynamic range of this disc is earthshaking. dickc
Tchaikovsky, Peter I; Stravinsky, Igor; Vladimir Jurowski
cond. Russian National Orchestra: Tchaikovsky: Suite No. 3 in G, op. 55;
Stravinsky: Divertimento
PentaTone Classics, 5186 061, SACD, 2005, Netherlands
Well- and sensitively-paced readings of suites that
deserve more exposure. Hybrid native-DSD mch SACD auditioned in 2-channel SACD.
The best I've yet heard in digital reproduction (as of 3/6/06).Jim Treanor
Tchaikovsky,
P.; V.
Gergiev, VPO: Symphony
No. 5
Philips, 289 462 905-2, CD, 1999, Austria
Powerful and emotional live recording. zheeeeeeeem
Tchaikovsky,
P.; E.
Mravinsky, Leningrad PO: Symphony
No.6 Op. 74, Pathetique
Erato, 2292-45756-2, CD, 1992, USSR
A great version of this great symphony. zheeeeeeeem
Turina,
Joaquin; Almeida, Antonio de & Bamberger Symphoniker: Turina:
Danzas Fantasticas (+ La procesion del Rocio, Sinfonia sevillana, & Ritmos)
RCA Red Seal, 09026-60895-2, CD, 1992, USA
De Almeida lets out the stops in conducting these four
colorful Turina works. Sumptuous, dynamic recording co-produced by BMG
Classics and the Bavarian Radio. Jim
Treanor
05 Jan 2003
Uakti:
Aguas da Amazonia
Point Music, 289 464 064-2, CD, 1999, US
Music composed by Philip Glass. Fear3000
Vivaldi,
Antonio/Seiji Ozawa, BSO, Joseph Silverstein (solo violin): Four Seasons. The
Telarc, 80070, CD, 1990, USA
Heard many versions but this remains my personal
favourite. Even after ten years since I got this album I still use it to
evaluate my system with this one when it comes to classical recordings. Quadophile
Vivaldi,
A.; F.
Biondi; Europa Galante: String
Concerti
Opus 111, OPS 2031, CD, 2000, France
Brilliant rendition of RVs 129, 130, 169, 202, 517 and
761. IMHO, Biondi is THE performer for Vivaldi, and this is one of the best
collections he's issued. zheeeeeeeem
Wild,
Earl, Jascha Horenstein-conductor, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Rachmaninoff: Piano concerto No. 2
Chesky, CR2, LP, 1986, recorded in England, mastered in USA
This album is OOP. This may be the most sensual and
erotic piece of classical music ever written. The sound is lush and vibrant
and the playing top notch. This is one of my desert island choices. Dickc
Wild,
Earl; Arthur
Fiedler; Boston Pops Orchestra: Gershwin
Concerto in F
RCA Living Stereo, LSC-2586, LP, nd, USA
Earl Wild's electric performance of the Concerto in F,
coupled with Gershwin's I Got Rhythm Variations and Cuban Overture.
Classic Records reissue of RCA Living Stereo original. Jim Treanor
Wild,
Earl, George Gershwin, Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops: An
American in Paris/Rhapsody in Blue
Chesky Records, RC 8, LP, ?, US
Outstanding rendition of these Gershwin Classics. Wild is
excellent and Fiedler and the Pops orchestra is excellent as usual. dickc
Zimerman,
Krystian/Pierre Boulez: Maurice
Ravel:Piano Concertos/Valses Nobles
DG, 289 449 213-2, CD, 1998, Germany
The recording and playing is special with detail and
balance, and great sound. LK Jr.
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Ammons,
Gene: Nice and Cool
Acoustic Sounds, APJ 038, LP, 1961/ ca.1995, US
Breathy tenor sax. Originally released on Prestige. Fear3000
Armstrong,
Louis: Satchmo Plays King Oliver
Classic Records, ST 91058, LP, 1999- re-issue, USA
This re-issue from Classic Records is still available.
Needless to say this recording has outstanding sound. The performance...pure
Satchmo. This is the one Armstrong album to get if you don't have one. dickc
Atwood,
Eden: Waves ( The Bossa Nova Session )
Groove Note Records, GRV 1012-1, LP, 2002, USA
Eden Atwood is a new singer with a cool and sensual
voice. The sound is superb. Cool Brazilian Jazz (bossa nova).This album
comes with a 45 RPM record as a bonus. dickc
Barber,
Patricia: Cafe Blue
Premonition/Blue Note, 21810, CD, 1994, USA
This album has oodles of bass content and equally
mesmerising with clean chops on the high hat! An Album for either checking
your upgraded components or just to get your spirits high. Quadophile
Barber, Patricia: Companion
Blue Note, 724352296323, CD, 1999, USA
Excellent CD! Live; orig.recorded PCM; excellent
musicians. 200g LP offers more width & depth, but like many digital transfers to
LP,sounds a touch grainy and lacks overall transparency. Buy the CD.TBone
Barber,
Patricia: Nightclub
Premonition Records, 90749, LP, 2000, USA
Plays piano and sings flawlessly. Great songs and
outstanding sound. Patricia Barber is one of the best jazz singers out there
today. This album shows her talent in the best possible light. dickc
Basie,
Count & His Orchestra: 88 Basie street
Pablo, 2310-901, LP, 1984, USA
When I first heard this re-issue, I was stunned. Of all
the 3000+ albums that I own, this one is the best sounding and has the best
music. This one is ***** (five stars). The absolute best. dickc
Bass
Drum Bone: Wooferlo
Soul Note, 121 187-1, LP, 1989, Italy
Sparse compositions for trombone, bass, and drums. Fear3000
Blakey,
Art, Jazz Messengers: A Night in Tunisia
RCA/BMG Special Products, DRL 12041, LP, 1958/re-issue 1998,
USA
Great Jazz album. Structured beginnings and endings, with
plenty of improv and solos in between. Great rendition of the title song.
dickc
Bowie,
Lester : Odyssey of Funk and Popular
Music, Vol.1
Atlantic, 83159, CD, 1999, US
The recording was re-released on Dreyfus Records in 2002.
Fear3000
Bowie,
Lester: The Great Pretender
ECM, ECM -1-1209, LP, 1981, US
Avant-garde trumpet in its most accessible form. Fear3000
Bridgewater, Dee Dee:
Dear Ella
Verve, 5180647, CD, 1997, USA
This CD is a tribute album to Ella Fitzgerald.
Bridgewater has a huge voice with outstanding range and she can scat sing. Good
stuff.dickc
Bromberg,
Brian: Wood
A440 Music Group, 4001, CD, 2002, USA
Bromberg plays a 300 year old standup bass fiddle. Some
songs with a trio, some solo. Incredably deep tight bass. Solo performance
of the Star Spangled Banner is outstanding. Truly great sound. dickc
Brown,
Ray Trio: Some
of My Best Friends are Singers
Telarc, CD-83441, CD, 1998, US
Vocals by Etta James, Nancy
King, Diana Krall and others. Fear3000
Clark,
Sonny: Sonny's Crib
Blue Note, 97367, CD, 1998 Reissue, USA
This is one of my favorite CD's. It has an all-star cast
including Donald Byrd on trumpet and John Coltrane on sax. Awesome
recording. Mark
Cole,
Holly, Trio: Don't Smoke In Bed
Manhattan (Capitol), CDP 0777 7 81198 2 1, CD, 1993, USA
A superior album by Holly Cole, as she covers Jazz
standards. She gives the songs her own unique touch. The sound of this album
is superior. dickc
Coleman,
Steve: Black Science
Novus, 3119-2-N, CD, 1991, US
Hard-hitting, funky, complex rhythms and great soloing by
Coleman (alto sax) & others. Cassandra Wilson vocalizes on 3 tracks.
OOP. Ken J.
Coltrane,
John: Blue Train
Blue Note/ Capitol, ST-46095, CD, 1997, USA
This is a 180 gram vinyl re-issue of this John Coltrane
classic. Smooth and seamless improv. dickc
Coltrane,
John and Hartman, Johnny: John Coltrane
and Johnny Hartman
Impulse, GRD-157, CD, 1995, USA
Super-Bit Remaster. Great vocals by Hartman. I've passed
this one by for years because of the vocals- it just didn't seem right. My
mistake. Recorded 1963. Allan
28 Dec 2005
Dave's
True Story: Sex Without Bodies
Chesky Records, JD164, CD, 1998, USA
This is a 96/24 high resolution CD. This CD is tough to
catagorize, but it is mostly Jazz/Pop. Interesting lyrics. Also a very nice
cover of Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side dickc
Davis,
Miles: Birth of the Cool
Capitol Jazz, 7243 5 30117 2 7, CD, 2001 (re-issue), USA
This is a good sample of what was known as west coast
cool jazz. Excellent recording and of course Miles Davis at his coolest and
best. dickc
Davis,
Miles: Kind Of Blue
Columbia, PC 8163, LP, ?, USA
I know, I know, this one is on almost everyone's list.
But it's there for a very good reason. This is a truly great Jazz album with
excellent sound. This'll get you groovin. dickc
Davis,
Miles: The Complete In a Silent Way
Sessions
Mosaic, MQ5-209, LP, 2001, US
Gorgeous 5-LP boxed set (analog masters) documenting
Miles first forays into moody, atmospheric jazz/rock fusion. Ken J.
Davis,
Miles: Tribute to Jack Johnson
Columbia, CK-47036, CD, 1970/1991, US
Outstanding jazz/rock fusion that still towers above the
throngs of imitators 30+ years later. Ken
J.
D'Rivera,
Paquito, featuring New York voices: Brazilian
Dreams
Manchester Craftmen's Guild, MCGJ1010, CD, 2002, USA
D'Rivera on alto sax and clarinet and vocals by the
group- New York Voices. Brazilian style Jazz with that Bosa Nova beat. dickc
Evans,
Bill: Interplay
Original Jazz Classics, N/A, CD, Reissue 1991, USA
Its easy to see why Miles picked Evans to play piano on
the legandary KOB. Freddy Hubbard and Philly Jones are part of the cast also
Mark
01 Jun 2004
Evans,
Bill and Jim Hall: Undercurrent
Blue Note, D145052, CD, 2002, USA
Exceptionally sensitive and stirring duets. Original LP
was on UA, Blue Note reissue CD is even better. Clave
Flim
& The BB's: New Pants
Warner Bros, 9 26152-2, CD, 1990, USA
This studio recording is often used as bumper music
for talk radio and late night movies. The first time I heard the great
imagery on this Out of Print DDD recording was during KEF Speaker audition.
AeWingnut
Frisell,
Bill: Gone, Just Like a Train
Nonesuch, 79479-2, CD, 1998, US
15 very diverse tracks, 14 of which groove along at a
fairly relaxed pace. No shortage of rhythmic energy, though. Jim Keltner,
drums; Viktor Krauss, bass. Ken J.
Haggart, Bob and His Orchestra: Big Noise from Winnetka
Command, RS 849 SD, LP, 1963, USA
Snappy and dynamic big band performances led by the onetime Bob Crosby band
bassist. Lots of bite and slam in this 1963 Command recording. OOP. Jim
Treanor
18 Sep 2006
Harris,
Bill: Jazz
Guitar
Mercury, SR 60120, LP, 1960, USA
Very nice warm stereo recording of this obscure jazz
guitarist (he was guitarist for the Clovers during the 50's). He was/is
(still kicking I think) a contemporary of Mickey Baker. Nice stereo balance.
smeg
25 May 2004
Harris,
Jerome, Quintet: Rendezvous
Stereophile, STPH013-2, CD, 1999, USA
Very well recorded and played Jazz set. Most of the songs
were written by Harris. This album was recorded and produced by Stereophile
magazine dickc
Holiday,
Billie: Lady in Satin
Classic Records, CS 8048, LP, 1998 Re-Issue, USA
This re-issue has great sound and of course the
inimitable Billie Holiday. You can hear the pain of her worldly experiences
in her voice. Make an effort to get this one dickc
Ibrahim,
Abdullah (with Jonathan Dyani): Echoes
from Africa
Enja, enj-3047 2, CD, 1979, Germany
South African piano and bass with some chanting. As deep
as it comes. I have it on CD and a Direct to Disc LP. Clave
J
Street Jumpers, The: Is You Is Or Is You
Ain't My Baby
Wildchild (Mapleshade Productions), MS 05452, CD, 1998, USA
Big band swing dance-boogie music. This stuff is
infectious get up and dance music. dick
Jacintha:
Lush Life
Groove Note Records, GRV 1011-1, LP, 2001, USA
This album has excellent sound. It also has the sensual
voice of Jacintha. There seems to be air around each note she sings. This
one is hot stuff. This album comes with a bonus 45 RPM record dickc
**Jackson,
Joe: Jumpin' Jive
A&M, A&M SP-4871, LP, 1981, USA
Take Joe Jackson and his band and add horns etc., and you
have Jumpin' Jive, all 1940's Jazz swing music. The sound is excellent and the
songs are an eclectic mix. Well done dickc
A & M Records, SP 3271, LP , 1981, USA
New waver rocker rips it up with this collection of big band
jazz standards. Every fan of the genre I've introduced it to loves it. I love it
too. If you can't get the LP get the CD. But get it! Land
Shark
**Jordan,
Clifford, Clifford Jordan Quartet: Live at
Ethell's
*Mapleshade, 56292, CD, 1993, USA
A died and gone to heaven acoustic Mapleshade recording
of the late tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan playing standards at a
nightclub. It sounds like you are there. Upstateaudio\
*This well recorded disc puts you seated at a table right
up front to hear Jordan's warm breathy sax, in this live recording dickc
Last
Exit: Last Exit
Enemy, 101, CD, 1986/1994, US
Bill Laswell, Sonny Sharrock, Shannon Jackson & Peter
Brotzmann combine free jazz with improvised noise-rock in an album of
bone-crushing, face-melting intensity. Great for scaring headbangers. Ken
J.
Leaders,
The: Unforeseen Blessings
Black Saint, 120 129-1, LP, 1990, Italy
With Lester Bowie, Chico Freeman, Cecil McBee and others.
Fear3000
**Metheny,
Pat & Lyle Mays: As Falls Witchita, so
Falls Witchita Falls
ECM, 1190, LP , 1981, Germany
*The American ECM pressing is also very good. This LP is
OOP. Fear3000
*The lone jazz record in my collection for several years
(along with Peter Gunn) Don T
Mingus,
Charlie, Big Band : Live at the Theater
Boulogne-Billancourt Paris, Vol.1
Soul Note, 121-192-1, LP, 1989, Italy
An all-star horn-based band performs five selection
written by Charles Mingus. Fear3000
Modern
Jazz Quartet, The: The Last Concert
Atlantic, SD 2-909 1198, LP, 1975, USA
This is a two record live album of their last concert,
played at Avery Fisher Hall in New York's Lincoln Center. Extraordinary
playing and an electric live audience. Fantastic recording. OOP dickc
Monk,
Thelonious: 5 by Monk by 5
Analogue Productions, CAPJ 1150 SA, SACD, 1959/2002, USA
Doug Sax-remastered SACD hybrid of a 1959 performance by
Monk's quintet. Simultaneously lush and dynamic. Tube electronics used in
remastering up to final digital conversion. Jim Treanor
Monk,
Thelonious: Monk Alone
Columbia/Legacy, C2K 65495, CD, 1998, USA
This 2 disc set of his solo Columbia studio recordings is
an intimate 2 disc set of a giant doing his thing....includes 14 previously
unreleased tracks. sjb
Motian Band, Paul: Garden of Eden
ECM, 1917, CD, 2006, USA
Wonderfully transcends genre, band has 3 guitars and 2
saxes, plus one of the most imaginative drummers alive (or ever)clave
18 Jan 2007
Nelson,
Oliver: The Blues and the Abstract Truth
GRP, ?, CD, 1995 Reissue, USA
This is one of the great ones. You simply can't go wrong
with this cd. Oliver Nelson's best. Mark
Oregon:
In Performance
Elektra, 9E-204, LP, 1980, USA
Live performance of a nonconventional multi instrumental
world music/20th century classical influenced jazz band. This is the
original line up of the band with the late Colin Walcott. Album is OOP. Upstateaudio
Ponty,
Jean-Luc: King Kong
World Pacific Jazz Records, ST-20172, LP, 1969, US
Ponty plays the music of Frank Zappa on electric violin,
accompanied by several notable fusion players and, on one tune, a low
budget orchestra. FZ plays guitar on the only tune composed by Ponty.
Ken J.
Peyroux,
Madeleine: Dreamland
Atlantic, 82946, CD, 1996, US
Blues-driven tracks performed in a style very similar to
Billie Holiday's. Fear3000
Previn,
Andre: After Hours
Telarc, CD-83302, CD, 1989, USA
Outstanding recording of small combo jazz. Andre Previn
on piano, Joe Pass on guitar and Ray Brown on bass. Cool standard Jazz. dickc
Rypdal,
Terje : The Singles Collection
ECM, LP 837 749-1, LP, 1989, Norway
The title is a joke,T.R.never released a single!Kicks
ass-great sound!! helge
Rypdal,
Terje : Blue
ECM, LP 831 516-1, LP, 1987, Norway
A little more contemplative than The Singles
Collection-and every bit as great!! helge
Shepp,
Archie: Four for Trane
Impulse!, IMP-218, LP, 1964, USA
Three Coltrane compositions and one original, played in a
free jazz spirit. A strange and effective tribute played with passion. A
great sounding recording. Clave
Tibbetts,
Steve: The Fall of Us All
ECM, 1527 521 144-2, CD, 1994, US
Dark, aggressive, percussion-heavy music. Tibbetts
electric and acoustic guitar playing is even more intense than usual. Ken
J.
Tyner,
McCoy: New York Reunion
Chesky, JD51, CD, 1991, USA
Recorde using minimal miking and without over dubbing or
artificial enhancement. Tyner is joined by Joe Henderson, Ron Carter and Al
Foster. Very natural sounding CD and the playing is top notch. dickc
Valdes,
Chucho: Bele Bele en La Habana
Blue Note, CDP 7243 8 23082 2 5, CD, 1998, USA
Chucho is a great Jazz pianist. A good sample of
Afro-Cuban flavored Jazz. Great playing and a wonderful sounding CD. dickc
Vaughn, Sarah: How long has this been going on
Pablo, 2310-821, LP, 1978, USA
This LP is OOP. Sarah Vaughn accompanied by Oscar
Peterson, Joe Pass, Louie Bellson and Ray Brown. Great Jazz vocals and great
sound. This may be hard to find but it's worth the effort.dickc
Various
Artists: Happy Anniversary Charlie Brown
GRP Records, GRD-9596, CD, 1989, USA
Great songs from the Charlie Brown cartoons. Some of the
artists include, Patti Austin, David Benoit, Dave Brubeck, Chic Corea, B B
King,Gerry Mulligan and others. This is good stuff dickc
Williams,
Jessica: In the Key of Monk
Jazz Focus Records, JFCD029, CD, 1999, Canada
Pays tribute to Thelonius Monk and is the best recording
of a live solo piano that I own. Very well done recording, even if it is
from Canada:-) Allan
19 Dec 2005
Wilson,
Cassandra: New Moon Daughter
Blue Note, 32861, CD, 1995, US
Her cover of U2's "Love is Blindness" is
particularly impressive. Fear3000
Zorn,
John: The Big Gundown
Alto/Nonesuch, 9 79139-1 F, LP, 1986, US
Avant-garde compositions based on the spaghetti western
music of Ennio Morricone. The LP is OOP. Fear3000
Zorn,
John: The Bribe
TZADIK, TZ 7320, CD, 1998, USA
John Zorn empties his vault of sounds with variations
and extensions on Spillane This is an essential recording for any John
Zorn/Naked City fan or anyone with acute ADD (attention digital disorder)
AeWingnut
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Lo: Uptown Saturday Night
Profile, 1470, LP, 1997, US
2LP's. A hip-hop record based on the Blaxploitation films
of the '70's. Fear3000
Davis,
Alana: Blame It On Me
Elektra, 62112-2, CD, 1997, USA
Her smokey voice says R & B, the music says R &
B, folk, rock, pop, jazz. A great recording of a real talent who doesn't get
as much exposure as she deserves. Get it and enjoy. Land Shark
15 Dec 2005
Davis,
Alana: Fortune Cookies
Elektra, 62404-2, CD, 2001, USA
More from that smokey voice I love. Same as "Blame
It Me." Whatever kind of music she is, she's great. Land Shark
15 Dec 2005
Franklin,
Aretha: I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love
You
4 Men With Beards, 4M101, LP, 2001/ reissue, USA
This LP is amazing. When I first played this LP, I had
goose bumps. When Aretha belts out her sole you can feel it in your toes.
This re-issue is absolutely wonderful and breathtaking. dickc
Franti,
Michael (and Spearhead): Stay Human
Six Degrees, 6570336 1048-2, CD, 2001, USA
A sort of solo record (after the Disposable Heroes of
Hiphoprisy & Spearhead) that intertwines lyrically (and emotionally)
aware soul music with some faux talk radio interludes counting down to an
execution. Several songs rip into the hypocricy of our free society.
sjb
Gaye,
Marvin : Midnight Love
Columbia, FC 38197, LP, 1982, USA
Marvin is the king of soul and this is one of his most
soleful albums. If you don't have this one, make an effort to find it. This
LP is OOP dickc
**Johansen,
David &
The Harry Smiths: David
Johansen and The Harry Smiths
Chesky Records, JD196, CD, 2000, USA
*Great blues album. This is a high resolution cd (24
bit/96 Khz ) Outstanding sound and a great performance. Highly recommended
dickc
*Sparkling new versions of 30s & 40s blues classics,
originally discovered on the Anthology of American Folk Music. Wonderfully
natural sound nobody
Johansen,
David & the Harry Smiths: Shaker
Chesky, ?, CD, 2002, USA
More folk blues classics, another winner, more great
sound. nobody
King,
Albert: Born Under a Bad Sign
Sundazed, LP 5031, LP, 1998 re-issue, USA
This LP is a Sundazed re-issue on 180 gr vinyl.
Excellently done re-issue of kings blues riffs. dickc
Kitt,
Eartha: Where is My Man?
HOT, HCL 2248, 12" single, 1983/1993, US
One of the hottest-mastered recordings in my collection.
A guilty pleasure. Fear3000
Mo,
Keb (AKA Kevin Moore): Keb Mo
OKeh/550/Epic, 57863, CD, 1994, US
Mos 1st album updates country blues with a
quirky, modern edge. Fortunately, very few songs show signs of the slick
blandness that afflicts his subsequent albums. Ken
J.
Ricks,
Philadelphia Jerry: Empty Bottle Blues
Radioton, SLPM 37062, LP, 1987, Hungary
Ricks & his acoustic guitar close-miked in a
naturally reverberant studio in Budapest. The mics are not sonically
transparent, but his guitar and voice still sound rich, detailed, and
wonderful. OOP Ken J.
RUN-DMC:
RUN DMC
Profile, PRO-1202, LP, 1984, US
The band's debut. The LP is OOP. Fear3000
Sly
and the Family Stone: There's a Riot Goin'
On
Epic, 30986, LP, Not sure, USA
The Beethoven's Ninth of funk. Charminly low-fi, but with
a purpose. Hits you from all directions. Epic 180 gram reissue. Clave
Taylor,
Otis: White african
Northern Blues, nbm0002, CD, 2001, U.S. (I think)
Stumbled across this rare gem of rural blues. Puts Keb Mo
to shame. If you ever trust me on anything, trust me on this one.
Spectacular, heartfelt blues, and great sound. I know my blues, best find in
a long time. May be hard to find. mclark
Various:
Preachin' the Blues: The Music of
Mississippi Fred McDowell
Telarc Blues, CD-83536, CD, 2002, Unknown
Mostly excellent covers of McDowell's works. Pretty good
recording except on track 8. cens
Winter,
Johnny:
Scorchin' Blues
Sony, unknown, CD, 1992, US
A compilation of some of his
previous recordings. Johhny's guitar playing on this cd
is right up there with any great electric blues
guitarist you can name.Mark
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Uhuru: Red
Mango, 9625, LP, 1981, Canada
A near perfect album of catchy, Rastafarian roots reggae
with a quirky, modern (for its time at least) feel. Ken J.
Burning
Spear: Garvey's Ghost
Mango, MLPS-9382, LP, 1975, US
A dub version of the band's Marcus Garvey album. The LP's
OOP. Fear3000
Burning
Spear: Harder
then the Best
Mango, MLPS 9567, LP, 1979, US
A "Greatest Hits"
collection of sorts. An excellent introduction to the band. The LP's OOP.
Fear3000
Crooklyn
Dub Consortium: Certified Dope, Vol.2
WordSound Recordings, WSLP012, LP, 1996, Germany
Dub, very deep bass. 2LP's. Fear3000
Crooklyn
Dub Consortium: Certified Dope, Vol.3:
Escape from NY
WordSound Recordings, WSLP033, LP, 1999, Germany
Dub produced in Europe and the US. 2LP's. Fear3000
Dub
Syndicate: Mellow & Colly
EFA, 39801-1, LP, 1998, Germany
Dub, produced by Adrian Sherwood Fear3000
Dub
Syndicate: Pounding System
ON-U Sound, LP18, LP, 1982, France
Adrian Sherwood produced dub. The LP is OOP. Fear3000
Israel
Vibration: The Same Song
Pressure Sounds, LP PS003, LP, 1978, originally, Jamaica
Very roots. Beautiful melodies and full of surprises.
Hard to stop spinning it. Clave
Johnson,
Linton Kwesi: Bass Culture
Mango, MLPS 9605, LP, 1980, US
Powerful dub poetry backed by one of the tightest reggae
bands of the time. The LP is OOP. Fear3000
Johnson,
Linton Kwesi: Dread, Beat 'n Blood
Virgin, VX1002, LP, 1975, UK
LKJ's debut. Very intense and political. The LP's OOP.
Fear3000
**Marley,
Bob and the Wailers: Babylon by Bus
*Island, ISLD 11, LP, 1976, US
Recorded live during Bob & the Wailers' 1978 European
tour. 2LP's. Fear3000
*Tuff Gong, 548 900-1, LP, 1978, USA
Great live recording, very emotional performance dickc
Marley,
Bob and The Wailers: Catch A Fire
Island, 422-846 201-2, CD, 1973, USA
My favorite Marley album. A fat reggae bass grove and
some of their best songs like No More Trouble, Kinky Reggae and Stir it Up.
Land Shark
18 Dec 2005
Mighty
Diamonds, The: I Need a Roof
Channel One/Hi Bound, Depends on label, LP, Depends who you
ask, Jamaica
The Diamonds are always sweet, but this album is the
sweetest and soulfulest. Nicely recorded, too, in its way. I have an LP
distributed by Hi Bound manufacturing, but there are others. Clave
Moses,
Pablo: A
Song
Mango, MLPS 9541, LP, 1980, US
The LP is OOP. Fear3000
New
Age Steppers: Action Battlefield
Statik, 2, LP, 1981, UK
Fronted by Ari Up from The Slits, and featuring Bim
Sherman along with members of Aswald and Creation Rebel. Fear3000
Pablo,
Augustus: King David's Melody
Alligator, AL 8307-A, LP, 1983, US
A collection of 12" singles previously unreleased
outside Jamaica. The LP is OOP. Fear3000
Rico:
Man from Wareika
Blue Note, BN-LA819-H 0798, LP, 1977, US
Instrumental, horn-driven reggae. The LP's out of print.
Fear3000
Robotiks:
My Computer is Acting Strange
Ariwa, ARILP027, LP, 1986, UK
Dub, produced by the Mad Professor. The LP's out of
print. Fear3000
Rockers
Hi-Fi: Mish Mash
Warner Brothers, 46409, CD, 1997, US
Electronic dub. Fear3000
Sherman,
Bim: Miracle
Mantra Recordings, MNT LP 1004, LP, 1996, UK
Acoustic performance, as audiophile as a reggae album
gets. Fear3000
Singers
and Players: Staggering Heights
ON-U Sound, LP23, LP, 1993, France
On-U house band with Bim Sherman, Mikey Dread, and Prince
Far-I on vocals. The LP's OOP. Fear3000
UB40:
Present
Arms
DEP International, LPDEP1, LP,
1981, UK
Includes a bonus 45rpm
12". The LP's OOP. Fear3000
UB40:
Signing Off
Graduate Records, LP2, LP, 1980, UK
Includes a bonus 45rpm 12". Only this version is
recommended for best sound. The LP's OOP. Fear3000
Various:
Style Scott Presents RAS Showcase
EFA, 39803-1, LP, 1999, Germany
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