Hyper Balad or Joga by Bjork

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Perhaps, "Frozen" from Madonna or "Prototype" from Outkast, "My Love's Gone" from Dido.

All Is Full Of Love by Bjork, Whos Is It Michael Jackson. Toxic by Britney.

"Seigfried" by Frank Ocean.

Not so sure these qualify, but I associate these, among others, with the term.

"So What" -- Miles Davis

"Acknowledgement" -- John Coltrane

"Rebel Without A Pause" -- Public Enemy (perfectly organized noise)

namepeace said:

Not so sure these qualify, but I associate these, among others, with the term.

"So What" -- Miles Davis

"Acknowledgement" -- John Coltrane

"Rebel Without A Pause" -- Public Enemy (perfectly organized noise)

Such a beautiful piece of art.

A few more:

"L.O.V.E. and You & I" -- Jazzanova

"The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" -- Prince

"You've Got It Bad, Girl" -- Stevie Wonder

"Fly Me To The Moon" -- Frank Sinatra (I believe he recorded this with Count Basie's Orchestra)

"Lonesome Tears" -- Beck

"Omegaman" -- The Police

namepeace said:

A few more:

"L.O.V.E. and You & I" -- Jazzanova

"The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" -- Prince

"You've Got It Bad, Girl" -- Stevie Wonder

"Fly Me To The Moon" -- Frank Sinatra (I believe he recorded this with Count Basie's Orchestra)

"Lonesome Tears" -- Beck

"Omegaman" -- The Police

You've Got It is great, but Ballad why? i mean i love the song but...

Lenny Kravitz's Mama Said is sonically/aurally pleasing to listen to. This is probably because
he was using analog recording equipment with minimal computer processing so you've a warmer
and more intimate sonic experience, imo. Others would include:

What's Goin' On by Marvin Gaye

OK Computer by Radiohead

Pinkerton by Weezer
Parade by Prince & The Revolution

Has To Be- Madonna

"How Can I Get Next To You" - Chapter 8

"Still In Love" - Rose Royce - That PIANO solo in the middle! MMP!!!

"Genie" - B.B. & Q. Band

"Do It Good" - A Taste of Honey

"Let Yourself Go" - B.T. Express

"Where Do We Go From Here (Nothing Sacred)" - The Motels

"U.S. Drag" - Missing Persons

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Even though it's not my favorite song or anything I have always admired the production work on "Everybody Wants To Rule The World".It is one of those songs where the sound of it is indistinguishable from the song itself, every little detail is memorable.

214 said:

namepeace said:

A few more:

"L.O.V.E. and You & I" -- Jazzanova

"The Ballad of Dorothy Parker" -- Prince

"You've Got It Bad, Girl" -- Stevie Wonder

"Fly Me To The Moon" -- Frank Sinatra (I believe he recorded this with Count Basie's Orchestra)

"Lonesome Tears" -- Beck

"Omegaman" -- The Police

You've Got It is great, but Ballad why? i mean i love the song but...

From a sonic standpoint, it is a perfectly imperfect lo-fi trip. Just my

namepeace said:

214 said:

You've Got It is great, but Ballad why? i mean i love the song but...

From a sonic standpoint, it is a perfectly imperfect lo-fi trip. Just my

Agreed.

Some albums, depending upon the context, sound "good" when they are "lo-fi" or, in the case of
Weezer's Pinkerton, live, messy, loud, uneven, loose, unhinged, and about to fall apart as the pro-
tagonist in Pinkerton is live, messy, loud, uneven, loose, unhinged, and actually falls apart.

There was an album I had just listened to recently by Marlena Shaw called 'The Spice of Life', for 1969 R&B/Soul it sounded a bit ahead of its time production-wise. When you say Sonic masterpieces, I immediately think of Project Pitchfork (Daimonion, View From a Throne/Trialog/Inferno trilogy) and Front Line Assembly (FLAvour of the Weak, Artificial Soldier, Echogenetic). If you're looking for a big sonic experience though, do you like Huey Lewis and the News? Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost

MotownSubdivision said:

Just about any S.O.S. Band song from 1983, 1984 and 1986

I'd go with their earlier work, but sonically, any of the SOS Band's tracks command respect.

For Me, Johnny "Guitar" Watson's 1977 Album "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty". I'm sure more Folks are familiar w/His 1977 Album "A Real Mother For Ya", but I implore You to listen to "Duty". The Drums are SNAPPIN', the Horns are CRISPY & Watson has the Bass Synth MASTERED (better than on "Ain't That A Bitch" AND "Real Mother For Ya")!!!! With the exception of the bluesy ballad "Give Me My Love", it is THE BIBLE FOR NEW JACK SWING!!!!! In fact, I got to tell this to Emry Thomas, Watson's Co-Producer & longtime Drummer!!!! AND- recorded & mixed @ Paramount Studios by Kerry McNabb. (who ALSO worked w/Zappa & is the same studio Zappa used. He was a HUGE Watson Fan!!!!)

I think the best sounding record of them all is 'Rumours' by Fleetwood Mac.

That album just sounds amazing.

woogiebear said:

For Me, Johnny "Guitar" Watson's 1977 Album "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty". I'm sure more Folks are familiar w/His 1977 Album "A Real Mother For Ya", but I implore You to listen to "Duty". The Drums are SNAPPIN', the Horns are CRISPY & Watson has the Bass Synth MASTERED (better than on "Ain't That A Bitch" AND "Real Mother For Ya")!!!! With the exception of the bluesy ballad "Give Me My Love", it is THE BIBLE FOR NEW JACK SWING!!!!! In fact, I got to tell this to Emry Thomas, Watson's Co-Producer & longtime Drummer!!!! AND- recorded & mixed @ Paramount Studios by Kerry McNabb. (who ALSO worked w/Zappa & is the same studio Zappa used. He was a HUGE Watson Fan!!!!)

wow! thanks for hipping me to THAT!

having just listened, i can recognize some horns that zappa interpolated/covered. or is it vice versa? i can't remember the zappa tune i'm thinking of, but it's very obvious...

MD431Madcat said:

Beautiful sounding record, no doubt. Legendary artist, great players, great writers, and incredible production!

tomorrow never knows - the beatles.

still nothing as amazing as that even half a century later. it's a freakin' work of art

IstenSzek said:

tomorrow never knows - the beatles.

still nothing as amazing as that even half a century later. it's a freakin' work of art

Right, along with A Day In The Life

Donald Fagen - The Nightfly (pristine production/sound)

Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue (outstanding sound and vibe)

Jimi hendrix - Electric Ladyland (a complete sonic trip way ahead of its time)

Amy Winehouse - Back In Black (sophisticated retro-modern production)

Radiohead - OK Computer (great production and vibe)

The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (another early days sonic trip)

SOS Band/Jam & Lewis - Many of their singles and album tracks (the beats, the bass, the synths, the vocals, the hooks, the glossy production)

D'Angelo - Black messiah (retro-modern swamp funk)

Peter Gabriel - So (pristine sound and attention to details)

Prince - Parade

woogiebear said:

For Me, Johnny "Guitar" Watson's 1977 Album "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty". I'm sure more Folks are familiar w/His 1977 Album "A Real Mother For Ya", but I implore You to listen to "Duty". The Drums are SNAPPIN', the Horns are CRISPY & Watson has the Bass Synth MASTERED (better than on "Ain't That A Bitch" AND "Real Mother For Ya")!!!! With the exception of the bluesy ballad "Give Me My Love", it is THE BIBLE FOR NEW JACK SWING!!!!! In fact, I got to tell this to Emry Thomas, Watson's Co-Producer & longtime Drummer!!!! AND- recorded & mixed @ Paramount Studios by Kerry McNabb. (who ALSO worked w/Zappa & is the same studio Zappa used. He was a HUGE Watson Fan!!!!)

I love JGW and the sound/production of his music, excellent stuff! Haven't heard "Duty" yet but I'll make sure to check it out. Thanks!

namepeace said:

MD431Madcat said:

Beautiful sounding record, no doubt. Legendary artist, great players, great writers, and incredible production!

yep, another sonic masterpiece for sure!

To the OP... Sonic masterpieces go hand in hand with great mastering. That said, here are two sources that might help. In addition, some of my favs.

Dynamic Range Database

https://en.m.wikipedia.or...-Classical

Eric Clapton: Unplugged

Steely Dan: Gaucho

Fleetwood Mac

Muddy Waters