Records to Die For 2020

[Joe P]

https://www.stereophile.com/content/records-die-2020-2

 

[Folsom]

I’m very impressed it’s not just a list of Mofi. There are things I would listen to! This might be the hippest thing they have done in awhile.

 

[Al M.]

I’m very impressed it’s not just a list of Mofi. There are things I would listen to! This might be the hippest thing they have done in awhile.

Oh yeah, this is actually cool!

Unexpected indeed.

 

[Folsom]

I hope others look at this... Keith would find it surprising I think. @KeithR

 

[the sound of Tao]

It’s very aimed at audiophiles... not saying that’s a bad thing. Some good stuff... but it does also have some very much daggier moments. I’d rather have an albums to die for list from the General... just sayin.

 

[Folsom]

I'd prefer a list from the General, too, but come on man... This is adventurous for them. I'm not sure why you think it's "audiophillie" given that it starts with an electronic band from the late 90's...

 

[the sound of Tao]

Not just in classical or modernist jazz, but also there’s really not much in the way of cutting edge in contemporary jazz or RnB or indie or even electronica. The 90’s is actually up to 30 years ago. There is some good music in amongst it but humbly I don’t feel it’s a list (musically) worth dying for.

 

[Al M.]

Not just in classical or modernist jazz, but also there’s really not much in the way of cutting edge in contemporary jazz or RnB or indie or even electronica. The 90’s is actually up to 30 years ago. There is some good music in amongst it but humbly I don’t feel it’s a list (musically) worth dying for.

But you won't get a contemporary list from the General either, so I don't quite see your point.

No, the list is not worth dying for, but for Stereophile standards surprisingly cool.

Sometimes you take what you can get. If I can turn on a friend to something more adventurous, that doesn't mean I expect them to suddenly like my entire Stockhausen collection.

 

[the sound of Tao]

Al, just said it was mixed, and a bit more skewed towards the sonic than the musical. I don’t think that there is anything wrong with it just that it is not that adventurous or explorative or contemporary... that’s all. Let’s face it, we’re all fossils... sigh... even the millennials amongst us are getting on.

 

[Joe P]

The Stereophile staff has been publishing these lists since 1993:

https://www.stereophile.com/category/records-die

 

[zerostargeneral]

Mr. Birnbaum and Mr. Fremer,

Nailed it considering the constraints.

The "Gloria" on Argo is superb.

If any of you like TTNG,I could possibly muster two records to lie for?

Kindest regards,glad Tao is still well,G.

 

[KeithR]

I hope others look at this... Keith would find it surprising I think. @KeithR

starting off with Boards of Canada (a phenomenal album)!

this makes the TAS list look from when the dinosaurs roamed audiophilia. although i'll choose to ignore the Robert Goulet recommendation

 

[the sound of Tao]

Mr. Birnbaum and Mr. Fremer,

Nailed it considering the constraints.

The "Gloria" on Argo is superb.

If any of you like TTNG,I could possibly muster two records to lie for?

Kindest regards,glad Tao is still well,G.

Thank you G, yes, and we had rain yesterday with even a bit more predicted to come. It’s the simple things that bring life and joy at home.
Cheers
Tao