Top Five CDs Everyone Should Own...

[Jonnyozero3]

Hey Guys,

My cd/dvda/sacd/dvdv music collection is way too sparse, so I'm looking to beef it up. I didn't see a list like this in here (if there is one, be kind and show me ), so I thought I would start a thread up. Here's what I'd love to hear:

What are the five albums you think every person should own?

That's it! I'm really curious to see what you guys say. Beware. I'll probably go buy them all

[BradJudy]

Wow, that's so tough because of all of the genres. That's like picking only one album in each of the broadest levels of genres (rock/pop, jazz, classical, country, hip-hop/rap)

I'm not sure where I would start.

[metalaaron]

i just thought of the media i already own that i would immediately buy again if lost

metallica - the black album
dave matthews / tim reynolds - live at luther college
eric clapton - unplugged
alice in chains - unplugged
crossroads guitar festival

[curtis]

yeah....too many.

When I get home, I can list what is in my case of CDs I use for auditioning speakers.

[chas]

curtis - I ordered that Chesky demo CD you've mentioned...it's been a couple of weeks and haven't received it yet (ordered direct from Chesky)

[curtis]

curtis - I ordered that Chesky demo CD you've mentioned...it's been a couple of weeks and haven't received it yet (ordered direct from Chesky)

I don't remember where I got mine from....CES, Chesky, or Amazon......I do know that I did not wait that long for it.

[Jonnyozero3]

Wow, that's so tough because of all of the genres. That's like picking only one album in each of the broadest levels of genres (rock/pop, jazz, classical, country, hip-hop/rap)

I'm not sure where I would start.

I can narrow it down a bit - you can probably omit country and hip-iddy-hop/rap from the list

I think sensibull hit the nail on the head with the "grok" reference (nicely done btw, i'm a Heinlein fan, but hadn't read SIASL in so long, I had forgotten the meaning) - basically I'm looking for music that everyone should experience. I already see some albums in here that sure, I've heard some of the songs and recogize them, but I really need to own them and hear them in my own home on my setup to "grok" them . So, just trying to find out what else you guys would suggest...

Chas - I would call or email those Chesky guys, I seem to remember I recieved my disc rather quickly.

Metalaaron, Sensibull, Drewface - thanks for the lists thus far. I already see some stuff I need...

Oh and drewface, I don't mind niche - throw it out there. I'll google it at least

[chas]

Received my Chesky order in the mail yesterday. Haven't had time to listen to it yet, but they included a Chesky 2K sampler CD as well for no charge.

[picasso]

Santana---Abraxus
Van Morrisson---Days Like This
Madonna---Madonna
Travis Tripp---Down The Road I Go
Mambo Kings Soundtrack

[picasso]

Sorry Goofed.

-- Tripp ++ Tritt