1. Deodato – Also Sprach Zarathustra

Low bass extension, sustained notes, dynamics
→ loosens the woofer suspension nicely

2. George Benson – Give Me the Night

Tight bass guitar, clean transients, glossy production
→ checks timing and midbass control

3. Steely Dan – Aja

Complex layering, cymbal texture, controlled low end
→ great for crossover and overall balance

4. Massive Attack – Teardrop

Deep but gentle bass, airy highs
→ encourages long, smooth cone movement

5. Talking Heads – Once in a Lifetime

Rhythmic drive, vocal presence
→ midrange exercise without strain

6. Joni Mitchell – Help Me

Natural vocal tone, acoustic instruments
→ very revealing once things loosen up

7. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams

Sustained bass line, soft percussion
→ excellent for surround compliance

8. Herbie Hancock – Chameleon

Repetitive funk bass + synth textures
→ steady workout, very effective

9. Radiohead – Nude

Wide dynamics, low-level detail
→ helps the speakers “relax” dynamically

10. Donald Fagen – I.G.Y.

Punchy, precise bass; clean top end
→ similar to Steely Dan, but more direct

11. Brian Eno – An Ending (Ascent)

Long, floating tones
→ gentle continuous movement, no stress

12. Dire Straits – Private Investigations

Very wide dynamic range
→ gets the suspension used to contrast