Music worth hearing
Recordings recommended by real people, with what to listen for and a link to your streaming service.
- Carol of the BellsMannheim Steamroller · A Fresh Aire Christmas · 1988What if the Transformers raided the handbell room at the church down the street?
- No Excuses (Live)Alice in Chains · Unplugged · 1996Softly powerful and bittersweet, with a percussion snap and acoustic bass drop you can feel.
- Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)Elton John · Honky Château · 1972Apex psychedelic pop, and if you have the rig, a Dolby Atmos mix to die for.
- Salute Your SolutionThe Raconteurs · Consolers of the Lonely · 2008Three minutes of manic, bluesy freakout that will put any stereo's dynamics to the test.
- The Hardest CutSpoon · Lucifer on the Sofa · 2022Rock and roll, straight up. No bit, no wink, just a Texas blues snarl with space in the mix.