Best Recorded / Best Sounding Compact Discs?

Posted by: Kevinbro on 22 January 2002

I'd love suggestions for CD's that were recorded/mastered really well?

I have good Naim gear (CDS2, SCAP, 72, 135s) and I love CDs that project a true realism (live or in studio)!

Thanks,

kevin

Posted on: 13 February 2002 by Alex S.

David Torn, Mick Karn & Terry Bozzio.

Best recorded CD I own.

If you want to find out if your system can do drums this is the one to find out with.

Alex

Posted on: 15 February 2002 by JohanR

Deep Purple "Machine Head" is recorded in a hotel corridor! It's not only one of the classic rock albums, it sounds very good to. I have the anniversary edition on CD from 1997. One also got a remixed "bonus" disc, wich sounds crap!

Rolling Stones live att Camden Theatre 1964-03-19. Only available as bootleg, but sounds superb. It was recorded by the Beeb as test broadcasting in stereo.

Early stuff with Jonathan Richman sounds like it was recorded in the living room. Maybe sounds more "interesting" than actually good!

Janis Joplin, Trouble in Mind. Here someone is typing on a typewriter. Loud and clear.

I could probably go on and bore you for ever / JohanR

Posted on: 15 February 2002 by Former member

Harry Connick - For ever for now
Caravan - Land of grey and pink
Keith Richards - Main Offender
Julian Bream - Granados, Albeniz and Rodrigo CD on RCA navigator - a steal at £3!
Sarah Chang Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Dozy