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Todd Rungren

Todd Rungren also did XTC's Skylarking which is Fucking Incredible!

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Truly Amazing

I suppose that if this thread lasted forever, eventually, every record ever produced wo uld get a mention. That aside, it is interesting that there have been countless discussions on this site about the difference between digital and analogue yet most of the best produced albums were done on analogue. I assume, despite questions attempting to separate the issues, that sound is one of the criteria if not one of the most important criteria on the best produced record. There are other catagories, best written, best preformed, best whatever but, for best produced, sound is part and parcel of the equation. So, this was an eye opener. The real question is this, how much does the love for the music itself influence our choice of best produced. Did anyone pick a record with absolutely shit songs on it becuase the production was just so damn good. No, I did not see that. Some might argue otherwise (backstreet boys etc...) but, frankly, I did not see this phenom. So, should I weigh in, probably but, I cannot pick any one record as the "best". For pure production value, I have to say that one would have to go by each decade or so becuase the style and technology changed so much that comparisons are unfair. For the Beatles era, it seems they had the best thing going on and Seargent Peppers or Abbey Road or what have you, White Album are all great examples of the innovations and are all great productions in their own right. As time passes, one begins to see some outstanding examples such as the Eagles Hotel California in that particular genre, or, of course, the Steely Dan stuff. then comes the eighties and you have on the one hand Prince, or even the Elton John Records. Again, things tend to follow style lines at that point, it seems. and even before the eighties and into the eighties, there was the whole Philly disco thing. Again different genre, different style, different criteria and you can't say that an apple is better than an orange. Then the ninties, what in the nineties? How about some of the rap stuff and, I agree, some of the Madonna stuff also. The girl is brilliant. So, now comes the Millenia and what is it now, huh? This is futile. It is whatever you like and very, very, very subjective and that, as they say, is that....
 
Faith no More - King for a day...
and
Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia
 
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[The real question is this, how much does the love for the music itself influence our choice of best produced. Did anyone pick a record with absolutely shit songs on it becuase the production was just so damn good. No, I did not see that. Some might argue otherwise (backstreet boys etc...) but, frankly, I did not see this phenom.]

Well, someone way back in one of these posts mentioned that even though he (she?) didn't like country music, he thought Daniel Lanois did a phenomenal production job on a Willie Nelson album, so there you go.

[So, should I weigh in, probably but, I cannot pick any one record as the "best". For pure production value, I have to say that one would have to go by each decade or so because the style and technology changed so much that comparisons are unfair.]

Maybe you're right. The problem is that a lot of people responding to this topic did little or nothing to articulate why they thought the particular work they were rooting for was the best produced. You're also absolutely right in that there is a great deal of subjectivity involved in these issues. However, it's important to remember that what constitutes "production" ends up being a bundle of different things, the objective being to take artists' performances and overal musical vision and deliver them in a way that really stirs the listener. Some recordings move people more than others. Why is that? There are so many different factors involved: the passion of the artist, instrumentation, the ambience of the recording, certain effects, etc. At the end of the day, though, it really is largely about how the music makes you feel. And there are as many different, individual tastes as there are artists, probably more, infact.

[Again different genre, different style, different criteria and you can't say that an apple is better than an orange. This is futile. It is whatever you like and very, very, very subjective and that, as they say, is that.... [/B][/QUOTE]

Perhaps it IS futile. But you know, again, it's about what the music does to you, and the production... whatever kind of production it may be ... is directly tied with that. Personally, I like to toot the horns of the artists/producers whose work I admire. It's a way to say, "Thank you for bringing me all this great stuff (or, "Whoa, that was really DARK, dude... you're one scary guy!") I see I'm not alone in my thoughts here. People come to this thread mainly because they want to find like-minded people. It's nice to know that others like what you like, and when you find those people, you want to discuss all this stuff.

My $.02


Bruce in Korea
 
Blue Note records, direct to two track analog, no multitrack, no mixing, Rudy Van Gelder!!!
 
Other than any Jimi Hendrix album, the best produced is coming everyday. All this new equipment and knowledge is leading to something. Everyone's going to identify with music they like when they answer that question.
 
and I just read overseas thing now

should have read your post first, hate repeating myself----let alone other people. Sorry.
 
Sgt. Pepper for the fact that it was 4-track decks (that's so sick!)-in modern times,an album by Toy Matinee.I've only seen one,but it was near perfect.
 
I won't say that my choices are "the best produced", but I always find they have something "special" when I listen to them;

Storyville........Robbie Robertson
Music for The Native Americans.......Robbie Robertson
Have A Little Faith..........Joe Cocker
City Streets..........Carol King

A fair percentage of;
Jethro Tulls' recorded repertoire
Jonny Lang's ,, ,,
Keb Mo's ,, ,,

Plus some recordings that have John Sayers name on them.

:cool:
 
madonna's ray of light.

listen to how orbit just creates so much movement and excitement in the songs. there's great rhythmic stuff going on in orbit's drums. i love how he can make sheer noise sound great in that album.

and listen to track one of that album, about 2 or 3 minutes into it, there's this heavily compressed drum sound. gorgeous! that's what i love!!
 
another sunny afternoon-by Squirtgun
produced by Mass Giorgini of sonic iguana studio's an plays bass for squirtgun, awesome sounding album
 
Cyrokk said:
Martin Birch did some fantastic work, particularly with Iron Maiden.
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Powerslave was incredible, especially the drum sound.

Also need a vote for Bob Rock - Metallica's black album - loud, tight, and loud.
 
Reef's Getaway has some cool production on it. nice vocal sound, very upfront, and some really cool drum sounds (check out Hold On).
 
An album by a duo who called themselves "Toy Matinee"....great writing,and a real good flat up-in-your-face mix.I use it as a reference mix.
 
Irish

I'd vote for October and the Joshua Tree by U2 (actually Eno, he's a genius. I'd do anything to just watch him work one day).
I also like the first record of the Corrs (Irish band), Forgiven, not Forgotten. Crystal clear vocals, you should check it out!

It's no coincidence that I chose two Irish bands, I think most Irish people make great musicians, they have a natural born feeling for rhytm and melody. They are the black people of Europe... with a killer sense of humour, too. I haven't spotted any Irishmen/women on this site... are there any?

Dirk Demon
 
They're DAMN good looking, too!
(The girls, that is).

Dirk Demon
 
"Most anything Steve Albini has put out especially Pixies Surfer Rosa. "

- Interesting that Steve all but disowned that album. Hehe...it's great...but it is college rock...I guess I could see it given this is "best produced" - but..."best engineered" would be something different. I guess that's what it all comes down to for me.

Best produced - pet sounds, velvet underground - velvet underground, sgt. peppers, abbey road would all get votes from me.

best engineered...belle and sebastian and stereo lab were good calls. as was blood sugar sex magic. I wouldn't have thought of it but Dada - Puzzle was mentioned way back - that was a *good* one. That album is basically perfect pop/rock that really outdoes the best pop/rock had to offer...goo goo dolls...or gin blossoms. Not my cup of tea really..but it is perfect.

I love the engineering/production on The Strokes - Is this it? Throw a new one into the mix :)
 
I don't know that I have ONE favorite record in terms of production, but at the moment two that I like are "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" by Pink Floyd, which was produced by Norman Smith. The vocal sounds are pristine and there are all these weird little clicking sounds they added for effect that are just beautiful in their clarity, yet odd at the same time. The drums sound like real drums. As far as new albums, I love the new self titled album by "Cousteau" who according to their credits, produced it mainly themselves, and supposedly on a tight budget. The songs on that record are terrific too, so perhaps that's influencing my opinion, but I highly recommend checking out this record.

Steve Z.
 
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