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Live at the ParamountLive at the Paramount by The Guess Who
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Wonderful performance - best all round from these guys, best version of "American woman" ever...and since!
The Derek Trucks BandThe Derek Trucks Band by The Derek Trucks Band
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His first, his best - Yonrico Scott is a fantastic drummer, Derek a revelation on slide guitar.
Three TriosThree Trios by Nguyen Le
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Fantastic recording, wonderful music - buy it! Excellent recording on ACT label from Europe.
It's Too Late To Stop Now: Live (2CD)It's Too Late To Stop Now: Live (2CD) by Van Morrison
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"Van the man" with a full more rocky band - awesome readings of his earlier songs.
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! by The Rolling Stones
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My best Stones album and one of the best Live blues/rock albums around. Check out "stray cat blues"....
AftAft by Joanne Brackeen
Fantastic guitar work from Ryo Kawasaki and exciting phrasing from Joanne.
Stone Crazy!Stone Crazy! by Buddy Guy
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Buddy at his non commercial best. His solo on "I smell a rat" is awesome.
The BBC SessionsThe BBC Sessions by Rory Gallagher
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My ultimate blues-rock guitarist - the late Irish axe man - Rory Gallagher. This 2 cd set is great, as his his backing band. This live outing is well recorded as well!
Irish TourIrish Tour by Rory Gallagher
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Same again ! a pumping set on tour in his homeland....
Live: A Fortnight in FranceLive: A Fortnight in France by Patricia Barber
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This lady is the pinnacle of modern jazz vocal in the Krall-ish vein but more "in your face". Her band is very tight, the arrangements cook. I just had to buy them all...and i did !
QuadropheniaQuadrophenia by The Who
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This is one concept rock opera that you can play end to end - endlessly.
Waiting for ColumbusWaiting for Columbus by Little Feat
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One of my all time best live albums! Awesome recording, awesome musicianship from all the guys. A must.
11-17-7011-17-70 by Elton John
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A lesser known album, but a great raw TRIO live outing from 1970.
Chicago Transit AuthorityChicago Transit Authority by Chicago
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The first and one of the best ! Arrangements were flawless and Terry Kath's guitar work was rampant.
AliveAlive by Chick Corea's Akoustic Band
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Killer album and recording and a young Dave Weckl in full cry.....
KayaKaya by Bob Marley & the Wailers
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The Man himself - my favourite album from Trenchtown....
Living 2001-2002Living 2001-2002 by John Butler Trio
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This guy's got it ! Australian roots rock/reggae/folk all blended into a wonderful mix of ageless fun executed by plenty of scary talent!
Roxy & ElsewhereRoxy & Elsewhere by Frank Zappa & the Mothers
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My all time best Zappa album. It's got the lot - great arrangements, a tight band(as always), good live recording & guitar that only Frank could play!
World Without TearsWorld Without Tears by Lucinda Williams
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"Gravel Road" won the Grammy ,but this album is my best! The blend of her voice, her biting lyrics and the stark space in the recording make it timeless.
Fate's Right HandFate's Right Hand by Rodney Crowell
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My ultimate country /rock songwriter ! every song is a story unto itself and the recording is great.
Coma Divine: Recorded Live in RomeComa Divine: Recorded Live in Rome by Porcupine Tree
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Live album recorded in Italy from this British prog outfit.Great recording and atmospherics abound.
MasquesMasques by Brand X
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British instrumental prog of note - check out John Goodsall's guitar work...
Live!Live! by Jeff Hamilton
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The master at work ! great recording with a wonderful reading of "Beshma swing"
Work Done on PremisesWork Done on Premises by The Radiators
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One of their earliest live recordings,great guitar tones...
11:1111:11 by Rodrigo y Gabriela
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This Mexican couple have taken instrumental acoustic guitarduo playing to new heights and what a dizzy height it is ! fantastic - get all three of their albums (all contain a bonus DVD of live footage as well).
Very Best ofVery Best of by Tony Cox
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South African acoustic guitarist bringing a great African flavour to his style , very enjoyable; also check out his album "China" which is more bluesy with B-3 , drums etc.
Alive in Jo' burgAlive in Jo' burg by Tananas
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Buy this people ! Steve Newman, Ian Herman & the late Gito Baloi pump out an acoustic trio set of note with guitar intonation and style not heard anywhere before or since. They made a number of albums in the late 80's and 90's , but sadly Gito has passed on; but the music remains !
As Is...Live at the Blue NoteAs Is...Live at the Blue Note by Avishai Cohen
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The most flawless live jazz album of the decade for me ! Avashai makes that upright bass sing...he is such an exciting player; the band is having a great romp and so is the audience. What a discovery this man was for me !
Classic Meets Cuba - LiveClassic Meets Cuba - Live by Klazz Bros & Cuba Percussion
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Add straight ahead jazz + Cuban percussion + real strings = Klazz Brothers !! These guys are amazing, they rejuvenate some evergreens like never before heard and this live recording is fantastic; as is all their studio works.
Jerry Garcia BandJerry Garcia Band by Jerry Garcia Band
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Wonderful album, the Dylan songs cook...
John CougarJohn Cougar by John Cougar
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One of his earliest, but a stable of country-rock with great guitar playing from Larry Crane.
Big SkyBig Sky by Brett Garsed
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Tasteful instrumental rock from one of Australia's best...a guitarist of note people !