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Records To Die For 2006
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CREAM: Royal Albert Hall, London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Reprise/Rhino R2 970421 (2 DVD-Vs). 2005. Martyn Atkins, video dir.; John Beug, exec. prod.; James Pluta, Scooter Weintraub, video prods.; William Bullen, video edit.; Simon Climie, audio prod.; Mick Guzauskie, audio mix; Bob Ludwig, audio mastering. Linear PCM (16-bit/48kHz) two-channel, DTS Surround & Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. DDD. TT: 2:10:00
ERIC CLAPTON & VARIOUS: Crossroads Guitar Festival
Reprise/Rhino R2 970378 (2 DVD-Vs). 2004. John Beug, David Horn, video exec. prods.; Ron de Moraes, video dir.; Mona Nimiec, Mitch Owgang, video prods.; Gary Bradley, editor; Elliot Scheiner, supervising audio eng.; Keith Winikoff, technical dir.; Simon Climie, Mick Guzauskie, Tom Bender, mix; Ed Cherney, Kooster McAlister, Greg Ondo, audio engs.; The Hit Factory, audio mastering. DTS Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. DDD. TT: 3:30:00
BEETHOVEN: The Late String Quartets, Vol.1
Yale String Quartet: Broadus Erle, Yoko Matsuda, violin; David Schwartz, viola; Aldo Parisot, cello
Artemis/Vanguard Classics 1205 (2 CDs). 1971/2003. , no prod., or eng. Listed. ADD.? TT: 99:00
BEETHOVEN: The Late String Quartets, Vol.2
Yale String Quartet: Broadus Erle, Yoko Matsuda, violin; David Schwartz, violin, viola; Walter Trampler, viola; Aldo Parisot, cello
Artemis/Vanguard Classics 1206 (2 CDs). 2004., no prod. or eng. Listed. DDD.? TT: 108:00
JOHNNY CASH: Unchained
American 43097-2 (CD). 1996. Rick Rubin, prod.; Sylvia Massey, eng. AAD? TT: 43:46
JO JO GUNNE: Bite Down Hard
Rhino 7722 (CD). 1973/2000. Bill Szymczyk, prod., eng.; Allen Blazer, asst. eng. AAD. TT: 38:54
T-BONE WALKER: T-Bone Blues
Atlantic Jazz 8920-2 (CD). 1959/1989. Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Nesuhi Ertegun, prods.; Bob Porter, reissue prod. AAD. TT: 57:55
JOHNNY PACHECO: Cañonazo
Fanía CDF 325 (CD). 1964/2000. No prod. or eng. listed. AAD. TT: 32:14
KRUDER & DORFMEISTER: Kruder & Dorfmeister Session
Studio K7 K7073 (2 CDs). 1998. Peter Kruder, Richard Dorfmeister, prods., engs., mix, remix. DDD. TT: 2:00:56
BANTOCK: Orchestral Music
Hebridean Symphony, Celtic Symphony, The Witch of Atlas, The Sea Reivers
Vernon Handley, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hyperion CDA66450 (CD). 1993. Martin Compton, prod.; Tony Faulkner, eng. DDD. TT: 73:30
ALIA MVSICA: Bestiario de Cristo
Alia Mvsica; Miguel Sanchez, dir.
Harmonia Mundi HMI 987033 (CD). 2003, no prod., or eng. Listed. DDD. TT: 67:02
MEL TORMÉ & GEORGE SHEARING: The Complete Concord Recordings
Mel Tormé, vocals; George Shearing, piano
Concord CCD7-2144-2 (7 CDs). 2002. Various prods., engs. ADD. TT: 5:49:06
RY COODER: Chávez Ravine
Perro Verde/Nonesuch 79877-2 (CD). 2005. Ry Cooder, prod.; Rail Jon Rogut, eng. DDD. TT: 70:16
THE GUN CLUB: Fire of Love
Slash 23935-2 (CD). 1993. Chris D., Tito Larriva, prods.; Pat Burnette, Noah Shark, engs. ADD. TT: 40:29
BOB FLORENCE: Friends Treasures Heroes
Bob Florence, piano
Summit DCD 430 (CD). 2005. Bob Florence, prod.; Rich Breen, eng. DDD. TT: 56:05
BUD POWELL: Eternity
Bud Powell, piano
Piadrum 0402 (CD). 2004. Jessica Shih, prod.; Francis Paudras, eng. AAD. TT: 44:15
DELIBES: Lakmé
Mady Mesplé, Lakmé; Charles Burles, Gérald; Roger Soyer, Nilakantha; others; Orchestra & Chorus of the Opéra-Comique, Paris; Alain Lombard. Seraphim SIC-6082 (3 LPs). 1973. AAA. TT: 2:37:12
AC/DC: Back in Black
Remastered 25th Anniversary Edition
Epic EN 90828 (DualDisc, DVD-Video). 1980/2005. Robert John "Mutt" Lange, prod.; Tony Platt, eng. AAD. TT: 42:00
MARY POPPINS: Original London Cast
Original music & lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman; new songs, additional music & lyrics by George Stiles & Anthony Drewe
Nick Davies, conductor
Walt Disney DIS613917 (CD). 2005. David Caddick, prod.; David Hunt, eng. DDD. TT: 72:07
JOHN HARTFORD: The Speed of the Old Long Bow
Rounder CD 0438 (CD). 1997. Bob Carlin, prod.; Wes Lachot, Mark Howard, engs. ADD? TT: 58:23
MOTT THE HOOPLE: Brain Capers
Atlantic SD 8304 (LP/CD). 1972/1991. Guy Stevens, prod.; Andy Johns, eng. AAA/AAD. TT: 38:31
CINDY BULLENS: Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth
Artemis 1012 (CD). 1999. Cindy Bullens, Rodney Crowell, Tony Berg, J. Steven Soles, prods.; Bill McDermott, David Thoener, Glenn Spinner, John Paterno, Larry Hirsch, engs.; Casey McMackin, Brian Lee, asst. engs. AAD. TT: 50:37
SANTANA: Lotus
Columbia C2K 46764 (2 CDs). 1974/1991. Carlos Santana, Richard Kermode, Michael Shrieve, Doug Rauch, Tom Coster, Armando Peraza, Jose "Chepito" Areas, prods.; Tomoo Suzuki, eng.; Sound Creator Inc., asst. eng. AAD. TT: 118:51
SOUNDGARDEN: Superunknown
A&M 3154 0198-2 (CD). 1994. Michael Beinhorn, Soundgarden, prods.; Jason Corsaro, eng. DDD. TT: 70:12
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons
Enrico Onofri, violin; Giovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico
Teldec 4509 97671-2 (CD). 1994. Wolfgang Mohr, prod.; Lucienne Rosset, eng. DDD. TT: 60:46
THE BAND: The Band
Capitol STAO-132 (LP). 1969. The Band, John Simon, prods.; Joe Zagarino, Tony May, engs.; Robert Ludwig, mastering. AAA. TT: 44:01
JOHN LENNON: Plastic Ono Band
Apple (UK) PCS 7124 (LP).1970. John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, prods.; Phil MacDonald, Richard Lush, John Lickie, Andy Stevens, Eddie, engs. AAA. TT: 38:42
THE NATIONAL: Alligator
Beggars Banquet BBQCD 241 (CD). 2005. Peter Katis, prod., eng.; Paul Mahajan, eng. AAD. TT: 48:05
HOT SNAKES: Automatic Midnight
Sympathy for the Record Industry/Swami SFTRI 602/SWA 2002 (CD). 2000. John Reis, prod. AAD. TT: 45:43
DEADICATED: Various Artists
Los Lobos, Bruce Hornsby & the Range, the Harshed Mellows, Elvis Costello, Suzanne Vega, Dwight Yoakam, Warren Zevon, David Lindley, Dan Baird, Indigo Girls, Lyle Lovett, Cowboy Junkies, Midnight Oil, Burning Spear, Dr. John, Jane's Addiction, Estimated Prophet
Arista ARCD 7822-18669-2 (CD). 2004. Ralph Soll, prod.; Roy Loft, eng. DDD. TT: 74:46
JEFF GBUREK: Energariums
Nurnichtnur LC 05245 (CD). 2004. Dieter Schlensog, prod. DDD. TT: 59:52
THE BEE GEES: Odessa
Polydor B25-451 (CD). 1969. Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees, prods.; P. Wade, E. Sharp, A. Barber, engs. AAD. TT: 62:31
XTC: Skylarking
Geffen 24117 (CD). 1986. Todd Rundgren, prod. AAD? TT: 46:50
CREAM: Royal Albert Hall, London May 2-3-5-6 2005
Reprise/Rhino R2 970421 (2 DVD-Vs). 2005. Martyn Atkins, video dir.; John Beug, exec. prod.; James Pluta, Scooter Weintraub, video prods.; William Bullen, video edit.; Simon Climie, audio prod.; Mick Guzauskie, audio mix; Bob Ludwig, audio mastering. Linear PCM (16-bit/48kHz) two-channel, DTS Surround & Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. DDD. TT: 2:10:00
DARKO RUNDEK & CARGO ORKESTAR: Ruke
Piranha CD-PIR1894 (CD). 2004. Isabel, prod.; Darko Rundek, Vedran Peternal, Dani Pervan, prods., engs.; Davor Rocco, eng. DDD. TT: 58:43 audio + 4:38 video
KEB' MO': Peace... Back By Popular Demand
Okeh/Epic EK 92687 (CD). 2004. Keb' Mo', prod.; Mark Johnson, eng.; Stephen Marsh, mastering. DDD. TT: 39:47
THE CRICKETS: Bubblegum, Bop, Ballads & Boogies
Jerry Allison, drums, vocals; Sonny Curtis, guitars, lead vocals; Rick Grech, bass, vocals; Glen D. Hardin, keyboards, vocals; Joe Osborn, bass; Jimmy Karstein, congas
Philips 6308 149 (LP). 1973. Bob Montgomery, prod.; Roger Wake, eng. AAA.
DAVID JOHANSEN AND THE HARRY SMITHS: Shaker
Chesky JD236 (CD). 2001. David Chesky, Brian Koonin, prods.; Barry Wolifson, eng.; Nicholas Prout, editing, mastering. DDD. TT: 54:02
RICHARD JOHNSTON: Foot Hill Stomp
Tornado FRTC 001 (CD). 2001. Richard Johnston, prod.; Brad Webb, eng. AAD. TT: 46:20
JOHN SIMON: John Simon's Album
water 145 (CD). 1970/2005. John Simon, orig. prod.; many orig. engs.; Pat Thomas, reissue prod.; Gary Hobish, remastering. AAD. TT: 39:37
ZELENKA: Trio Sonatas
Heinz Holliger, Maurice Bourgue, oboe; Klaus Thunemann, bassoon; Thomas Zehetmair, violin; Jonathan Rubin, lute; Klaus Stoll, double bass; Christiane Jaccottet, harpsichord
ECM New Series 1671/72 (2 CDs). 1999. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Stephan Schellmann, eng. DDD. TT: 99:03
VIVALDI: Bajazet
Ildebrando d'Arcangelo, Bajazet; David Daniels, Tamerlano; Patrizia Ciofi, Idaspe; Viveca Genaux, Irene; Marijana Mijanovic, Asteria; Elina Garanca, Andronico; Europa Galante, Fabio Bondi
Virgin 5 45676 2 (2 CDs, 1 DVD). 2005. Nicolas Bartholomée, prod.; Frédéric Briant, eng. DDD. TT: 2:26:26
MOZART: Piano Sonatas
Piano Sonatas in a & F, K.310 & K.533/494; March in C, K.408; Courante in E-flat, K.399; Gigue in G, K.574; Rondo in a, K.511
Richard Goode, piano
Nonesuch 79831-2 (CD). 2005. Max Wilcox, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 59:32
THE COMPLETE NORMAN GRANZ JAM SESSIONS
Count Basie, Louie Bellson, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy DeFranco, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Wardell Gray, Lionel Hampton, J.C. Heard, Johnny Hodges, Illinois Jacquet, Barney Kessel, Charlie Parker, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Buddy Rich, Charlie Shavers, Willie Smith, Ben Webster
Verve B0003252-02 QS01 (5 mono CDs). 1952–54/2000. Norman Granz, prod.; various uncredited engs.; Bob Irwin, Jayme Pieruzzi, Kip Smith, remastering. A?D. TT: 4:51:25
DAVID GRAY: White Ladder
RCA 69351-2 (CD). 1999/2001. David Gray, Clune, Polson, prods.; Lestyn, Jon Bailey, George Holt, engs. ??D. TT: 54:24
SUFJAN STEVENS: Illinois
Asthmatic Kitty AKR014 (CD). 2005. Sufjan Stevens, prod., eng.; Alan Douches, mastering. ADD. TT: 74:15
SILVER JEWS: Tanglewood Numbers
Drag City DC297 (CD). 2005. David Berman, prod.; Mark Nevers, David Henry, engs.; Joe Funderburk, John St. West, mix; Roger Seibel, mastering; Avi Korice, replication. ADD. TT: 34:51
LAURIE ANDERSON: Life on a String
Nonesuch 79539-2 (CD). 2001. Laurie Anderson, Hal Wilner, prods.; Martin Brumbach et al, engs. DDD. TT: 44:24
A3: Exile on Coldharbour Lane
Elemental ELM-40CD, 5 023469 004025 (CD). 1997. Matthew Vaughan, prod.; John Wilkinson, eng. DDD? TT: 62:47
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS: Damn the Torpedoes
MCA 112399 (CD). 1979/2001. Tom Petty, Jimmy Iovine, prods.; Shelly Yakus, eng.; Greg Calbi, mastering; Joe Gastwirt, remastering. AAD. TT: 36:35
PATTI SMITH: Gone Again
Arista 07822-18747-2 (CD). 1996. Malcolm Burn, prod., eng.; Lenny Kaye, prod.; Brian Sperber, eng.; Greg Calbi, mastering. AAD. TT: 55:58
JOE HENRY: Scar
Joe Henry, guitar, vocals; Ornette Coleman, alto sax; Marc Ribot, guitar; Brad Mehldau, piano; David Piltch, Me'shell Ndegeocello, bass; Brian Blade, drums; others
Mammoth 65507-2 (CD). 2001. Joe Henry, Craig Street, prods.; S. Husky Hoskulds, eng. DDD. TT: 58:05
THELONIOUS MONK/JOHN COLTRANE: Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall
John Coltrane, tenor sax; Thelonious Monk, piano; Ahmed Abdul-Malik, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums
Thelonious/Blue Note 3 35173 2 (mono CD). 1957/2005. T.S. Monk, Michael Cuscuna, prods.; Harry Hochberg, orig. eng. AAD. TT: 51:37
THE PENGUIN CAFE ORCHESTRA: A History
Virgin PCOBOX1 (4 CDs). 1976–2001/2002. Simon Jeffes, prod.; various engs.; Ray Staff, remastering. AAD. TT: 4:03:00
HEARTLESS BASTARDS: Stairs and Elevators
Fat Possum FFP1019 (CD). 2005. No prod. credited; Stephen Girton, Chris Coady, Bruce Watson, engs. DDD. TT: 43:00
KRAFTWERK: Minimum/Maximum
EMI ASW 60611 (2 CDs). Ralf Hutter, Florian Schneider, prods.; Fritz Hilpert, Henning Schmitz, engs. DDD. TT: 2:00:51
TOM WAITS: Real Gone
Anti 88678-2 (CD). 2004. Tom Waits, prod.; Mark Howard, Gavin Lurssen, engs. AAD? TT: 72:09
LEWIS TAYLOR: Stoned
Hacktone/Shout! Factory DK 37422 (CD). 2005. David Gorman, Michael Nieves, Lewis Taylor, Sabrina Smyth, prods.; Randy Perry, remastering. AAD. TT: 59:13
KATE BUSH: Aerial
Columbia 82796-97772-2 (2 CDs). 2005. Kate Bush, prod.; Del Palmer, eng., mix. AAD. TT: 77:16
MAHLER: Symphony 1, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Christofer Maltman, baritone; Benjamin Zander, Philharmonia Orchestra
Telarc 2SACD-60628 (2 SACDs). 2005. Elaine Martone, David St. George, prods.; Jack Renner, eng. DDD. TT: 68:33 (plus 79:06 discussion disc)
PROKOFIEV: Alexander Nevsky (Complete Film Music)
Marina Domaschenko, mezzo-soprano; Ernst-Senff-Chor; Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Frank Strobel
Capriccio 71014 (SACD). 2004. Maria Gratzel, Christian Schwalbe, prods.; Wolfram Nehls, Geert Puhlmann, engs. DDD. TT: 55:56
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS: The Dirty South
New West 6058 (CD). 2004. David Barbe, prod. and eng. AAD. TT: 70:42
SACRED STEEL: Traditional Sacred African-American Steel Guitar Music in Florida
Various artists
Arhoolie 450 (CD). 1997. Robert Stone, prod.; no eng. listed. AAD. TT: 74:29
? AND THE MYSTERIANS: The Best of ? and the Mysterians: Cameo Parkway 1966–1967
ABKCO 18771-92322 (CD). 1966–67/2005. Neil Bogart, Bob Reno, Beau Gentry, Ritchie Cordell, original prods.; Gregg Geller, Jody H. Klein, Teri Landi, reissue prods.; Bill Cooper, eng.; Bob Ludwig, mastering. AAD. TT: 67:58
THE MOVE: Message from the Country
EMI 30342 (CD). 1971/2005. Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne, prods.; Rob Caiger, reissue prod.; Peter Mew, remastering. AAD. TT: 76:19
STEVE EARLE: Transcendental Blues
E-Squared/Artemis 751033-2 (CD). 2000. Twangtrust, prods., mix; Hank Williams, mastering. AAD? TT: 49:56
THE NEVILLE BROTHERS: Yellow Moon
A&M 5240 (CD). 1989. Daniel Lanois, prod., mix; Malcolm Burn, eng., mix; George Horn, mastering. AAD. TT: 53:03
BRAHMS: Violin Sonatas 1–3
Szymon Goldberg, violin; Artur Balsam, piano
Testament SBT 1357 (mono CD). 1953/2005. Prod., eng. unknown. ADD. TT: 68:58
CHOPIN: Mazurkas, Waltzes, and Other Dances
Arthur Schoonderwoerd, fortepiano
Alpha 040 (CD). 2005. Hugues Deschaux, prod., eng. DDD. TT: 66:15
KEITH JARRETT, GARY PEACOCK, JACK DEJOHNETTE: The Out-of-Towners
Keith Jarrett, piano; Gary Peacock, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums
ECM 1900 (CD). 2001. Manfred Eicher, prod.; Martin Pearson, eng. DDD. TT: 68:11
HANK MOBLEY: Soul Station
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Wynton Kelly, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums
Blue Note 4 95343 (CD). 1960/1999. Alfred Lion, orig. prod.; Rudy Van Gelder, orig. eng., remastering; Michael Cuscuna, reissue prod. AAD. TT: 37:33
THE RADIATORS: Law of the Fish
Epic ESK 40888 (CD). 1987. Rodney Mills, prod., eng. ADD. TT: 45:58
THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND: East West
Elektra/Asylum 7315-2 (CD). 1966/1987. Paul Rothchild, Mark Abramson, prods.; Barry Friedman, eng. AAD. TT: 44:55
POULENC: Figure humaine
Choral Music: Sept chansons, Un soir de neige, Figure humaine, Quatre petites prières de saint Francois de Assise, Chanson à boire
Daniel Reuss, RIAS-Kammerchor
Harmonia Mundi HMC 901872 (CD). 2005. Florian B. Schmidt, prod.; Henri Thaon, eng. DDD. TT: 53:40
MARIE-NICOLE LEMIEUX: L'heure Exquise
Songs by Enesco, Hahn, Chausson, Debussy
Marie-Nicole Lemieux, contralto; Daniel Blumenthal, piano
Naïve V 5022 (CD). 2005. Jean-Pierre Loisil, prod.; Pierre-Antoine Signoret, eng. DDD. TT: 65:05
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