I noticed Dave's post about Camel, so I put them on my list to buy. From this forum, I've also learned about artists such as Holly Cole (also intend to buy), Gov't Mule (bought and love this CD), and Allison Krauss and Union Station (also bought and love).
So, I wuz wondering if you have any that the masses might not have heard of, but you think others might enjoy quite a bit. A brief description would be nice, but not necessary.
I'll start:
Richard and Linda Thompson: Shoot Out the Lights - Going through a separation, Richard, formerly of Fairport Convention, and Linda spill their guts all over this CD. I remember one reviewer saying it was so good that, even if you took out all the vocals, it still would warrant a five out of five.
Eva Cassady: Live at Blues Alley - Tragically died of cancer at an early age, Eva performs an excellent grouping of standards including "Cheek to Cheek", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "What a Wonderful World", "People Get Ready", and "Take Me to the River" with her small jazz oriented combo.
Flamin Groovies: Teenage Head - Mick Jagger said that this was better than the Stones' own Sticky Fingers. Group never reached popularity, but could be pretty amazing. One of my favorite CD's of the last few years. This one is very Stone like. Others are more Beatlesque.
Whiskey Town: Stranger's Almanac - If you love country rock, you've probably heard of this, with David Ryan Adams leading the way. Reminds me of Gram Parsons in his spirit and attitude.
Boz Scaggs: Boz Scaggs - After leaving the Steve Miller Band, but way before disco hit the scene, Boz released this blues influenced album with Duane Allman sitting in with lead guitar duties. Loan Me a Dime is both at their most exceptional best.
Los Lobos: Kiko - So many great CD's and live performances put on by this band from East L.A. Kiko is my favorite, although several come close. Los Lobos is not just the band that performed the music for La Bamba - They are one of the best rock bands there is today, of course imo.
Well, this is a starter. I'd really like it if some of you shared some of your favorite "not known by the masses CD's" so if the urge hits us, we can avoid the mass market productions that line the shelves of the music stores. Don't have to pick completely obscure ones, only ones that might have slipped under our radars. Goes with out saying that music is very subjective, so obviously these are just opinions.
Keith
So, I wuz wondering if you have any that the masses might not have heard of, but you think others might enjoy quite a bit. A brief description would be nice, but not necessary.
I'll start:
Richard and Linda Thompson: Shoot Out the Lights - Going through a separation, Richard, formerly of Fairport Convention, and Linda spill their guts all over this CD. I remember one reviewer saying it was so good that, even if you took out all the vocals, it still would warrant a five out of five.
Eva Cassady: Live at Blues Alley - Tragically died of cancer at an early age, Eva performs an excellent grouping of standards including "Cheek to Cheek", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "What a Wonderful World", "People Get Ready", and "Take Me to the River" with her small jazz oriented combo.
Flamin Groovies: Teenage Head - Mick Jagger said that this was better than the Stones' own Sticky Fingers. Group never reached popularity, but could be pretty amazing. One of my favorite CD's of the last few years. This one is very Stone like. Others are more Beatlesque.
Whiskey Town: Stranger's Almanac - If you love country rock, you've probably heard of this, with David Ryan Adams leading the way. Reminds me of Gram Parsons in his spirit and attitude.
Boz Scaggs: Boz Scaggs - After leaving the Steve Miller Band, but way before disco hit the scene, Boz released this blues influenced album with Duane Allman sitting in with lead guitar duties. Loan Me a Dime is both at their most exceptional best.
Los Lobos: Kiko - So many great CD's and live performances put on by this band from East L.A. Kiko is my favorite, although several come close. Los Lobos is not just the band that performed the music for La Bamba - They are one of the best rock bands there is today, of course imo.
Well, this is a starter. I'd really like it if some of you shared some of your favorite "not known by the masses CD's" so if the urge hits us, we can avoid the mass market productions that line the shelves of the music stores. Don't have to pick completely obscure ones, only ones that might have slipped under our radars. Goes with out saying that music is very subjective, so obviously these are just opinions.
Keith
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