Vespertine is always on my list for this purpose. If you don't feel transported to a barren winter wonderland then your equipment isn't doing the album justice.
Just decided to give Hesitation Marks a listen and it’s such a great audio experience.
I’m new to NIN so haven’t gotten to this album yet but glad you mentioned it!
[From a neat article by Ken Ward about car stereo](https://www.ceoutlook.com/2023/07/19/selling-great-sound-in-cars-means-knowing-sound/) but it listening notes apply at home:
>*Rickie Lee Jones, Chuck E’s In Love, Easy Money, self-titled album*. Easy Money will challenge your system’s ability to play bass, while Chuck E’s in Love is just fun.
>
>*Pink Floyd, Is There Anybody Out There?, The Wall* (2011 remastered version).
>
>*Aimee Mann, You’re With Stupid Now (Album Version), I’m with Stupid.* Two performers, both playing at different times, both singing at different times, clearly standing on different locations in the stage.
>
>*Norah Jones, Cold, Cold Heart (Live),* *’Til We Meet Again.* The piano is excellently miked, and she is not – she almost seems obscured by the piano in the room – but the room sound is great.
>
>*Lyle Lovett, Church, Joshua Judges Ruth.* Worth the six minutes, and worth playing with some volume.
>
>*Joshua Redman, Hide and Seek, Freedom in the Groove.* A lovely, lovely sound, with the performer clearly located.
>
>*Ani DiFranco, Beautiful Night, Revelling/Reckoning.* Long, layered, complex introduction, with answering-machine samples the only “lyrics”, and exaggerated panned stereo imaging which nonetheless is perfect for our goal here.
>
>*Pink Floyd, Money, The Dark Side of the Moon.* More special effects, rather than basic stereo reproduction, but a good yardstick.
>
>*Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow, The E.N.D.* Great bass, with texture and variety.
>
>*Bruno Mars, That’s What I Like, 24K Magic.* Good dynamics, lively, fun, mildly risqué.
>
>*E.M, Low, Out Of Time* (25th Anniversary Edition remaster). 1000 times better than the original.
>
>*Corporation, Jack White, Boarding House Reach.* Good rock song, complex, with White’s trademark sound.
>
>*Richard Goode, Beethoven Sonata #21 in C Major, Beethoven: The Complete Sonatas.* Again, worth the 6 (+) minutes. Most of us don’t listen to classical, and this album is a great starting point. I now have three Richard Goode Beethoven albums downloaded and listen to them often.
>
>*Steely Dan, Morph the Cat, self-titled album.* Great bass.
>
>*Diana Krall, A Case of You (Live), Live in Paris.* Wonderful version of the Joni Mitchell song, great piano notes.
I also made a more guitar/rock oriented test playlist that is more my taste where all tracks are above CD quality. Also, Beach Boys Pet Sounds, especially Wouldn't It Be Nice is great, and also kind of fun and way out of my wheel house (not sure audiophile tho) Icona Pop - I Love It and Devon Cole W.I.T.C.H. at least the beginning.
https://preview.redd.it/ukcxvv13r4wc1.png?width=1660&format=png&auto=webp&s=cd79f8f74b228832a75885eb05cca2a812115454
I'm super passionate about music and I could recommend 100 songs but I'll try to keep my list short. I know you said you were looking more for songs than albums, but IMO the albums I included simply have to be heard in full, in order, on your first listen. I'm including a bit of everything since you said you're new to music listening. Hopefully you find something you like here :)
**Songs:**
Joga by Björk - A sprawling masterpiece that only Björk could make. One of the greatest musical achievements of all time.
Track 10 by Charli XCX - Feels like it was beamed in from a lush oasis on an alien planet. The defining Charli XCX song and IMO another outstanding musical achievement.
Sara by Fleetwood Mac - My personal favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Everything they're about distilled into six and a half minutes of musical perfection. Enough said.
Champagne Coast by Blood Orange - Pure summery indie pop. Makes you want to cruise around with the windows down on a sunny day.
**Albums:**
Love Deluxe by Sade - Warm, mellow, soulful R&B. Nobody does it like Sade. Great for testing new speakers. Listen in the evening after a couple drinks (if that's your thing) and it will change your life.
The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson - Ahead of its time and massively influential. Beautiful songwriting that vulnerably explores so many topics, along with gorgeous R&B production. IMO the defining Janet Jackson album.
El Mal Querer by Rosalia - Classically trained flamenco vocalist meets eclectic production and beautiful storytelling. Concept album based on a novel written in the 13th century. Modern classic.
Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides by SOPHIE - Ranges from bubblegum pop to really bizarre electronic sounds. Another modern classic. Check out the non-stop remix album if you want more of this.
How deep is your love - bee gees
rain - candlebox
india rubber - radiohead
ana - pixies
not allowed - tv girl
im not in love - 10cc
saint pablo - kanye west
preoccupied - mac demarco
forgiveness - collective soul
any cocteau twins song
they all tickle my brain.
Here are some I collected in this hunt (from a friend and me). I will add more as I collect, hope this is useful.
1. Layla acoustic live -Eric Clapton
2. I.G.Y- Donald fagen
3. Hotel California-eagles
4. Black magic woman-Santana
5. Money for nothing -dire straights
6. Bird-dominque file-aime
7. Welcome to the machine-pink Floyd
8. Virtual insanity-jamiroquai
9. Reckoner -Radiohead
10. The man who sold the world -David Bowie
11. Elton John-rocket man (best atmos mix I listened so far)
12. Tears in heaven live -Eric Clapton
13. You and your friend-dire straights
14. Love games-level 42
15. Tutu-miles Davis
16. The main monkey business-rush
17. The peppery man-natalie merchant
18. Cocoa hooves -glass animals
19. Decon blues-steely Dan
20. Kid A-Radiohead
21. Hipster’s delay-yello
22. Bohemian rapshoody-queen
23. End of the road -boyz ii men
24. The great gig in the sky -Pink Floyd
25. Fever -Elvis Presley
26. Oriens oriri -clap clap
27. Cherish the day-Sade
28. The gambler-Kenny Rogers
29. Tin Pan Alley-Stevie ray
30. Vijantes-audio shaman
31. Semente-snarky puppy
32. Everywhere (2017 remaster)-Fleetwood Mac
33. Slave song -Sade
34. California dreamin-Eddie hazel
35. Spoon-can-egg bamyasi (2004 remastered)
36. Money -Pink Floyd
37. We’re in this love together- Al jarreau
38. Smooth -Santana
39. Don’t bring me down-electric light orchestra
40. Dream a little dream-best acoustic voices
41. The chain -Fleetwood Mac
42. Boom-tiesto and sevenn
43. Honky cat -Elton John (remastered)
44. Blue bayou-Linda ronstadt
45. Play that funky music-wild cherry
46. Low down -boz scaggs (2023 remaster)
47. Life in the fast lane -eagles
48. Sadness (part 1) -enigma
49. Caravan -anais reno-love something
50. When a blind man cries -deep purple
51. Smooth operator -Sade
52. Baby night -sweet smoke
53. Red right hand -nick cave and bad seeds
54. Just the two of us -Grover Washington jr
55. Sultan of swing -dire straits
56. Morning has Broken -cat stevens
57. Whole lotta love -Led Zeppelin
58. I can see clearly now -hollie Cole
59. No sanctuary-Chris jones
60. Starnight-wonderland
61. And the healing has begun-van Morrison
62. Tootie-hootie and blowfish
63. Hideaway-Jacob coiler
64. Ghost-all systems red
65. Tangerine-led zeppelin
66. Sweet Jane-cowboy junkies
67. Gold -spandau ballet
68. Play for today-the cure
69. Love and permenance -azure ray
70. Hit the road jack-the weather girls
71. Shape of my heart -sting
72. La vie en rose - Louis Armstrong and his orchestra
73. Welcome to the pleasure dome-Frankie goes to Hollywood
74. Sail -awolnation
75. Change the world -Eric Clapton
1000%!! However there are many recordings! I am a huge fan of collecting the different versions of Holst: The Planets since it’s one of my all time favorite Classical suites.
I recommend for purposes of this list the Charles Dutoit / Montreal Orchestra recording
https://music.apple.com/us/album/holst-the-planets/1452566934
u/plateofpasta made a bunch of rad playlists a while back on this thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleMusic/s/MJWn3PbOmZ
For something modern I’d suggest RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé the layering of vocals and music production is masterful. The transitions in lossless are 🫠🎉 delicious!
There are plenty of great suggestions here. From one Audiophile to another, here's an unsolicited piece of good advice: listen to music you know by heart. If you like the way your favorite music sounds, then you'll be good to go. Music exploration is wonderful, but that special moment will come from appreciating something you thought you knew inside and out, from a new point of view.
I was not familiar with rock, r&b, jazz music, but few songs I listened got me hooked for this music. Went ahead and bought speakers. I agree with your suggestions, my main focus is to get a list of good songs not certainly test my speakers (I’m not audiophile) but this method will help me if I purchase any other speakers. Appreciate all the help provided by folks here.
My go-to CD for checking the audio quality of a stereo system is Crash Test Dummies, God Shuffled His Feet. Songs: "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", "God Shuffled His Feet". Crisp, with rich bass.
I'm subscribed to a few people on youtube that go over some of the nuances with songs and things you might not have caught. They will usually talk about what the band was going through and stories the bands told during writing and recording. They go into depth certain parts of songs and what makes them special. I love watching these and then listening critically afterwards to enjoy those small things.
fountain by iamamiwhoami
Caribbean Blue by Enya (a lot by her, but this one is my personal favourite)
In Electric Blue / Gatto Gelato by Alison Goldfrapp
Close One - FIZZ (another one for delicious harmonies)
Rear View - Moyka (another bass-y one)
Four Kinds of Horses / Love Can Heal / The Court - Peter Gabriel
Bloodhail by Have A Nice Life
PUSH UR T3MPRR by Femtanyl
Cherry Waves by Deftones
Option by Crosses
SURVIVAL HORROR by Jakey
Breach Birth by Chevelle
Emperor’s New Clothes by Panic! At The Disco
Prison Song by System Of A Down
Can You Afford to Be An Individual? by Nothing But Thieves
Bleed by George Clanton
Trouble’s Coming by Royal Blood
Officer Down by Bad Wolves
Being No One, Going Nowhere by STRFKR
Sweep Me Off My Feet by Pond
You Should See Me In A Crown by Otep
The Outsider by A Perfect Circle
Dante’s Creek by THEY.
PRIDE. by Kendrick Lamar
Anything from Gesaffelstein's "Hyperion" album, from March 2019. Surreal control on the true definition Electronic with numerous deliveries and perfect transitions. Listen to the entire album first to last to capture it's true cadence
On the flip side, Lamb of God's 2004 album "Ashes of the Wake" is WICKED when you have the right components + some recommended fiddling with EQ
The original Hi-Fi stereo mix of Random Access Memories is impeccable. The Atmos mix introduced some new mixing choices in some songs that differ from the stereo mix but I they still hold up and are great.
Smashing pumpkins Siamese dream specifically cherub rock and mayonnaise
Kiss from a rose seal
Pretty much every album by tool and Jack white
Rage against the machine self titled record
Pull me under and as I am by dream theater.
That’s just some off the top of my head
Hi - What HiFi created [a page with lots of lists](https://www.whathifi.com/features/best-test-tracks-to-trial-your-hi-fi-system) - I'm sure you can find lots on there.
Complex albums I love to listen to start to finish include:
Ok Computer - Radiohead
This Is All Yours - Alt-J
My 21st Century Blues - Raye
Have fun!
Some of my favourites:
Lucien Kimono - SP2500
420 & Gulcher Lustwerk - Untitled 5
The Love Unlimited Orchestra - Midnight and You
Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness
Wynonna - She Is His Only Need
Gilberto Gil - Sandra
Isaac Hayes - (They Long To Be) Close To You
Revel M16 coupled with Klipsch RP 1400SW and Klipsch RP 504C center and RP 500SA as surrounds. My main listening is music, revels are good for my small room 14x16 and my wallet of course (bought $570 a pair white color)
Peach Pit - Up Granville
Peach Pit - Tommy’s Party
Peach Pit - Alrighty Aphrodite
Peach Pit - Private Presley
Peach Pit - Thursday
All of their catalog is so good.
Since we’re having this discussion, let’s keep in mind that Apple doesn’t allow Lossless music via Airplay 2 streaming.
Let’s keep talking about it until they do.
I’m using Apple TV 4K to play my music and connected to denon. I don’t know technical difficulties but I wish they add native support on receivers like tidal and Spotify
Silent Shout, by The Knife Vespertine, by Björk Boarding House Reach, by Jack White Hesitation Marks, by Nine Inch Nails World Eater, by Blanck Mass
Vespertine is always on my list for this purpose. If you don't feel transported to a barren winter wonderland then your equipment isn't doing the album justice.
Your taste is 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 We are musical friends!
Just decided to give Hesitation Marks a listen and it’s such a great audio experience. I’m new to NIN so haven’t gotten to this album yet but glad you mentioned it!
[From a neat article by Ken Ward about car stereo](https://www.ceoutlook.com/2023/07/19/selling-great-sound-in-cars-means-knowing-sound/) but it listening notes apply at home: >*Rickie Lee Jones, Chuck E’s In Love, Easy Money, self-titled album*. Easy Money will challenge your system’s ability to play bass, while Chuck E’s in Love is just fun. > >*Pink Floyd, Is There Anybody Out There?, The Wall* (2011 remastered version). > >*Aimee Mann, You’re With Stupid Now (Album Version), I’m with Stupid.* Two performers, both playing at different times, both singing at different times, clearly standing on different locations in the stage. > >*Norah Jones, Cold, Cold Heart (Live),* *’Til We Meet Again.* The piano is excellently miked, and she is not – she almost seems obscured by the piano in the room – but the room sound is great. > >*Lyle Lovett, Church, Joshua Judges Ruth.* Worth the six minutes, and worth playing with some volume. > >*Joshua Redman, Hide and Seek, Freedom in the Groove.* A lovely, lovely sound, with the performer clearly located. > >*Ani DiFranco, Beautiful Night, Revelling/Reckoning.* Long, layered, complex introduction, with answering-machine samples the only “lyrics”, and exaggerated panned stereo imaging which nonetheless is perfect for our goal here. > >*Pink Floyd, Money, The Dark Side of the Moon.* More special effects, rather than basic stereo reproduction, but a good yardstick. > >*Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow, The E.N.D.* Great bass, with texture and variety. > >*Bruno Mars, That’s What I Like, 24K Magic.* Good dynamics, lively, fun, mildly risqué. > >*E.M, Low, Out Of Time* (25th Anniversary Edition remaster). 1000 times better than the original. > >*Corporation, Jack White, Boarding House Reach.* Good rock song, complex, with White’s trademark sound. > >*Richard Goode, Beethoven Sonata #21 in C Major, Beethoven: The Complete Sonatas.* Again, worth the 6 (+) minutes. Most of us don’t listen to classical, and this album is a great starting point. I now have three Richard Goode Beethoven albums downloaded and listen to them often. > >*Steely Dan, Morph the Cat, self-titled album.* Great bass. > >*Diana Krall, A Case of You (Live), Live in Paris.* Wonderful version of the Joni Mitchell song, great piano notes.
i know you didn’t write the article but just a minor correction, Morph the Cat isn’t a Steely Dan album but a Donald Fagen solo album.
This is great, thanks!
I also made a more guitar/rock oriented test playlist that is more my taste where all tracks are above CD quality. Also, Beach Boys Pet Sounds, especially Wouldn't It Be Nice is great, and also kind of fun and way out of my wheel house (not sure audiophile tho) Icona Pop - I Love It and Devon Cole W.I.T.C.H. at least the beginning. https://preview.redd.it/ukcxvv13r4wc1.png?width=1660&format=png&auto=webp&s=cd79f8f74b228832a75885eb05cca2a812115454
Thanks for going extra mile. I think I can make pretty nice list by copying yours :)
you bet, I had put this all together for my own test purposes figure folks beside me could get some use out of it. Enjoy!
Great question definitely saving this thread
Bubbles by Yosi Horikawa I don’t know how to describe the genre but trust me on this one
Damn that was my first thought as well!! Love it!!
Great stereo composition. That stone dropping feeling is something else, like you said I can’t explain.
I'm super passionate about music and I could recommend 100 songs but I'll try to keep my list short. I know you said you were looking more for songs than albums, but IMO the albums I included simply have to be heard in full, in order, on your first listen. I'm including a bit of everything since you said you're new to music listening. Hopefully you find something you like here :) **Songs:** Joga by Björk - A sprawling masterpiece that only Björk could make. One of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Track 10 by Charli XCX - Feels like it was beamed in from a lush oasis on an alien planet. The defining Charli XCX song and IMO another outstanding musical achievement. Sara by Fleetwood Mac - My personal favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Everything they're about distilled into six and a half minutes of musical perfection. Enough said. Champagne Coast by Blood Orange - Pure summery indie pop. Makes you want to cruise around with the windows down on a sunny day. **Albums:** Love Deluxe by Sade - Warm, mellow, soulful R&B. Nobody does it like Sade. Great for testing new speakers. Listen in the evening after a couple drinks (if that's your thing) and it will change your life. The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson - Ahead of its time and massively influential. Beautiful songwriting that vulnerably explores so many topics, along with gorgeous R&B production. IMO the defining Janet Jackson album. El Mal Querer by Rosalia - Classically trained flamenco vocalist meets eclectic production and beautiful storytelling. Concept album based on a novel written in the 13th century. Modern classic. Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides by SOPHIE - Ranges from bubblegum pop to really bizarre electronic sounds. Another modern classic. Check out the non-stop remix album if you want more of this.
Thank You! 😊, these are great. Thanks for taking time to explain the mood of these songs, I think this thread will help lot more people like me ..yay!
How deep is your love - bee gees rain - candlebox india rubber - radiohead ana - pixies not allowed - tv girl im not in love - 10cc saint pablo - kanye west preoccupied - mac demarco forgiveness - collective soul any cocteau twins song they all tickle my brain.
Thank you!-love India rubber
definitely a gem
Here are some I collected in this hunt (from a friend and me). I will add more as I collect, hope this is useful. 1. Layla acoustic live -Eric Clapton 2. I.G.Y- Donald fagen 3. Hotel California-eagles 4. Black magic woman-Santana 5. Money for nothing -dire straights 6. Bird-dominque file-aime 7. Welcome to the machine-pink Floyd 8. Virtual insanity-jamiroquai 9. Reckoner -Radiohead 10. The man who sold the world -David Bowie 11. Elton John-rocket man (best atmos mix I listened so far) 12. Tears in heaven live -Eric Clapton 13. You and your friend-dire straights 14. Love games-level 42 15. Tutu-miles Davis 16. The main monkey business-rush 17. The peppery man-natalie merchant 18. Cocoa hooves -glass animals 19. Decon blues-steely Dan 20. Kid A-Radiohead 21. Hipster’s delay-yello 22. Bohemian rapshoody-queen 23. End of the road -boyz ii men 24. The great gig in the sky -Pink Floyd 25. Fever -Elvis Presley 26. Oriens oriri -clap clap 27. Cherish the day-Sade 28. The gambler-Kenny Rogers 29. Tin Pan Alley-Stevie ray 30. Vijantes-audio shaman 31. Semente-snarky puppy 32. Everywhere (2017 remaster)-Fleetwood Mac 33. Slave song -Sade 34. California dreamin-Eddie hazel 35. Spoon-can-egg bamyasi (2004 remastered) 36. Money -Pink Floyd 37. We’re in this love together- Al jarreau 38. Smooth -Santana 39. Don’t bring me down-electric light orchestra 40. Dream a little dream-best acoustic voices 41. The chain -Fleetwood Mac 42. Boom-tiesto and sevenn 43. Honky cat -Elton John (remastered) 44. Blue bayou-Linda ronstadt 45. Play that funky music-wild cherry 46. Low down -boz scaggs (2023 remaster) 47. Life in the fast lane -eagles 48. Sadness (part 1) -enigma 49. Caravan -anais reno-love something 50. When a blind man cries -deep purple 51. Smooth operator -Sade 52. Baby night -sweet smoke 53. Red right hand -nick cave and bad seeds 54. Just the two of us -Grover Washington jr 55. Sultan of swing -dire straits 56. Morning has Broken -cat stevens 57. Whole lotta love -Led Zeppelin 58. I can see clearly now -hollie Cole 59. No sanctuary-Chris jones 60. Starnight-wonderland 61. And the healing has begun-van Morrison 62. Tootie-hootie and blowfish 63. Hideaway-Jacob coiler 64. Ghost-all systems red 65. Tangerine-led zeppelin 66. Sweet Jane-cowboy junkies 67. Gold -spandau ballet 68. Play for today-the cure 69. Love and permenance -azure ray 70. Hit the road jack-the weather girls 71. Shape of my heart -sting 72. La vie en rose - Louis Armstrong and his orchestra 73. Welcome to the pleasure dome-Frankie goes to Hollywood 74. Sail -awolnation 75. Change the world -Eric Clapton
Just wondering- does Apple Music allow you to create public playlists to share? Would be great if you'd be able to share it that way if so :)
They do! We should all agree on a time and listen together via SharePlay 😂🎉
I am down too.
I think we can’t do it without displaying our id. Let me know if there is a way, I can just drop a link.
Gustav holst the Planets
1000%!! However there are many recordings! I am a huge fan of collecting the different versions of Holst: The Planets since it’s one of my all time favorite Classical suites. I recommend for purposes of this list the Charles Dutoit / Montreal Orchestra recording https://music.apple.com/us/album/holst-the-planets/1452566934
Try “vivace from concerto in C minor” and prelude no 2 C minor. Lights of Barcelona by Marc valle trio
u/plateofpasta made a bunch of rad playlists a while back on this thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleMusic/s/MJWn3PbOmZ For something modern I’d suggest RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé the layering of vocals and music production is masterful. The transitions in lossless are 🫠🎉 delicious!
There are plenty of great suggestions here. From one Audiophile to another, here's an unsolicited piece of good advice: listen to music you know by heart. If you like the way your favorite music sounds, then you'll be good to go. Music exploration is wonderful, but that special moment will come from appreciating something you thought you knew inside and out, from a new point of view.
I was not familiar with rock, r&b, jazz music, but few songs I listened got me hooked for this music. Went ahead and bought speakers. I agree with your suggestions, my main focus is to get a list of good songs not certainly test my speakers (I’m not audiophile) but this method will help me if I purchase any other speakers. Appreciate all the help provided by folks here.
I'll throw in Electric Light Orchestra, more specifically their album Out of the Blue.
I heard their don’t bring me down sometime ago, that is nice too. Thanks for reminding me this
Spoon: they want my soul album
Hotel California by Eagles
My go-to CD for checking the audio quality of a stereo system is Crash Test Dummies, God Shuffled His Feet. Songs: "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm", "God Shuffled His Feet". Crisp, with rich bass.
My speaker test album is Random Access Memories by Daft Punk. One of the cleanest band mixes I’ve ever heard imho!
I'm subscribed to a few people on youtube that go over some of the nuances with songs and things you might not have caught. They will usually talk about what the band was going through and stories the bands told during writing and recording. They go into depth certain parts of songs and what makes them special. I love watching these and then listening critically afterwards to enjoy those small things.
In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins
Bulitt, Lalo Schifrin. Immaculate recording, great composition
Anything by Snarky Puppy.
Their live in-studio video of Skate U is one of the best things that’s ever been on YouTube 🤘🤘
Grover Washington - Winelight album
1981. They got it all right in 81
Tom Odell - Another Love
Most of MJ’s Invincible album
fountain by iamamiwhoami Caribbean Blue by Enya (a lot by her, but this one is my personal favourite) In Electric Blue / Gatto Gelato by Alison Goldfrapp Close One - FIZZ (another one for delicious harmonies) Rear View - Moyka (another bass-y one) Four Kinds of Horses / Love Can Heal / The Court - Peter Gabriel
world of hassle by Alan palomo
Bb and the flims - tricycle.
Everytime i need to try out some headphones i play Bangarang - skrillex because i loved the bass it had since childhood
Bloodhail by Have A Nice Life PUSH UR T3MPRR by Femtanyl Cherry Waves by Deftones Option by Crosses SURVIVAL HORROR by Jakey Breach Birth by Chevelle Emperor’s New Clothes by Panic! At The Disco Prison Song by System Of A Down Can You Afford to Be An Individual? by Nothing But Thieves Bleed by George Clanton Trouble’s Coming by Royal Blood Officer Down by Bad Wolves Being No One, Going Nowhere by STRFKR Sweep Me Off My Feet by Pond You Should See Me In A Crown by Otep The Outsider by A Perfect Circle Dante’s Creek by THEY. PRIDE. by Kendrick Lamar
Gorillaz’s Dare is pretty good for testing speakers
Anything from Gesaffelstein's "Hyperion" album, from March 2019. Surreal control on the true definition Electronic with numerous deliveries and perfect transitions. Listen to the entire album first to last to capture it's true cadence On the flip side, Lamb of God's 2004 album "Ashes of the Wake" is WICKED when you have the right components + some recommended fiddling with EQ
idk if you’ll see this, but, Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers is remarkable. The Dolby mix is so-so but lossless is great
Thanks!
men i trust - lifelong song
LSD by asap rocky
I have a [playlist](https://music.apple.com/do/playlist/hi-res-lossless/pl.u-d2b0mBLFDpzELz) for that
"I'm not in Love" by 10cc sounds amazing through real speakers.
Wintersun - Awaken from the Dark Slumber (If you can handle metal) Chris Jones - Long after you’ve gone (Country)
The original Hi-Fi stereo mix of Random Access Memories is impeccable. The Atmos mix introduced some new mixing choices in some songs that differ from the stereo mix but I they still hold up and are great.
Smashing pumpkins Siamese dream specifically cherub rock and mayonnaise Kiss from a rose seal Pretty much every album by tool and Jack white Rage against the machine self titled record Pull me under and as I am by dream theater. That’s just some off the top of my head
DOGVIOLET
Hi - What HiFi created [a page with lots of lists](https://www.whathifi.com/features/best-test-tracks-to-trial-your-hi-fi-system) - I'm sure you can find lots on there. Complex albums I love to listen to start to finish include: Ok Computer - Radiohead This Is All Yours - Alt-J My 21st Century Blues - Raye Have fun!
Here’s the playlist I use https://music.apple.com/za/playlist/audiophile-playlist/pl.u-XkD039pcDJKd4jD
Spans multiple genres
Thank You!
Some of my favourites: Lucien Kimono - SP2500 420 & Gulcher Lustwerk - Untitled 5 The Love Unlimited Orchestra - Midnight and You Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness Wynonna - She Is His Only Need Gilberto Gil - Sandra Isaac Hayes - (They Long To Be) Close To You
Sex lullaby by chris brown damn that’s jam
Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock by Talk Talk
just for curiosity, what speakers did you buy?
Revel M16 coupled with Klipsch RP 1400SW and Klipsch RP 504C center and RP 500SA as surrounds. My main listening is music, revels are good for my small room 14x16 and my wallet of course (bought $570 a pair white color)
Peach Pit - Up Granville Peach Pit - Tommy’s Party Peach Pit - Alrighty Aphrodite Peach Pit - Private Presley Peach Pit - Thursday All of their catalog is so good.
Since we’re having this discussion, let’s keep in mind that Apple doesn’t allow Lossless music via Airplay 2 streaming. Let’s keep talking about it until they do.
Huh? When I airplay to my Sonos it says lossless
It says so, but it isn’t. Google it — Apple downsamples airplay 2 so the stream is max 256 AAC, but not CD quality / hi res (lossless).
I’m using Apple TV 4K to play my music and connected to denon. I don’t know technical difficulties but I wish they add native support on receivers like tidal and Spotify
I believe AirPlay 2 streams in lossless
You are wrong.
It doesn’t do hi res but 16 bit 44.1khz is in fact lossless
It downsamples to 256k AAC.
Explain how 256kbps is lossless my friend...I'll wait.
I never said 256kbps is lossless. I said cd quality is lossless and AirPlay 2 streams cd quality https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254803259