On LP:
Robert Plant/Allison Krause - Raising Sand - this unusual duet makes some beautiful music. Disc 2 side 2 has too of the best offerings in "Gone Gone Gone" and "Read The Letter". This Grammy award winning album is cut on 180 gram audiophile grade virgin vinyl, dead quiet and sonically explosive.
Under the careful sonic stewardship of producer T Bone Burnett, Raising Sand is pitched three steps beyond some cosmic collision of early urban blues, spacious West Texas country, and the unrealized potential of the folk-rock revolution. Shockingly evocative, it is an album that uncovers popular music’s elemental roots while sounding effortlessly, breathtakingly modern. Despite hailing from distinctly different backgrounds, Plant and Krauss share a maverick spirit and willingness to extend the boundaries of their respective genres. Raising Sand finds Plant and Krauss functioning as sympathetic equals: creating a powerful new sound from both their common musical ground and their unrivaled sense of empathy
Stevie Nicks - Crystal Visions, the very best of Stevie Nicks - A two album set of Stevie's best songs with Lindsay Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty and solo. Also cut on 180 gram audiophile grade virgin vinyl this album rocks.
Crosby Stills & Nash - Live in La - another 2 album set cut on 180 gram audiophile grade virgin vinyl. I used to steer clear of live albums because they didn't sound as good as studio albums. That is not always true and it is especially not true with this album. Songs are sung a little different than the studio versions and I like it. The songs are fresh and the music has a huge soundstage whether it's the bass line, accoustic guitar, drums or organ each voice and instrument finds its own place on the imaginary stage.
Another great live album to check out is "Thin Lizzy Live And Dangerous".