The drums, oh the drums

[DonH56]

A classic: http://sheffieldlab.com/item.php?item_id=42&category_id=2003

 

[andreasmaaan]

Always enjoyed Tony Williams' kick (and drumming generally) in the intro to Miles Davis' Agitation (1965):

 

[zeropoint]

Elton John, Blue Moves

 

[thewas]

Another classic, also for loudspeaker testing

 

[daftcombo]

 

[andreasmaaan]

I feel the thread needs at least one good example of double-kick death metal:

 

[q3cpma]

Album who impressed me the most (drum wise) during my life is definitely Condemned by Confessor. Gojira's first album, Terra Incognita, is also an overlooked classic, with a mix putting the very good drums and bass quite forward. Otherwise, a pot-pourri of relevant tracks:

 

[Zensō]

 

[Martin]

I’ve never felt the visceral impact of the live performance from the drumwall on any system. PVC IV and Utne Wire Man just have to be experienced live:

This one is very good, too:

Martin

 

[Martin]

Lars Ulrich:

Martin

 

[Martin]

John Bonham deserves the whole song:

Interesting video on how Bonzo's drums were recorded:

Martin

 

[jaguone]

Excellent musicians but the drummer shines in this one

 

[Signals]

Not complex at all, but big and bold:

 

[dfuller]

If we're going the metal route...

 

[BenB]

A classic: http://sheffieldlab.com/item.php?item_id=42&category_id=2003
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I bought this CD. There are different versions of this recording. The one on my CD is not as good as this one:

Here's another track to consider: (if you don't make it at least to 1:37, you wont understand).

 

[DonH56]

I bought this CD. There are different versions of this recording. The one on my CD is not as good as this one:

I have that original LP but do not have my turntable set up (and no plans to do so). I rarely listen to the track CD, usually just when setting up or tweaking a system, and with time constraints not even then. So not competent to compare; I'll take your word for it.

There are several old Flim and the BB's recordings with good drum tracks on them, though the mix is a little "interesting" on some of them.

I find good drum (and overall sound) on many of the Sheffield Lab recordings. But, I like a lot of the music, met Doug once or twice, and Lincoln several times (he was also a friend of the conductor/pianist of our local orchestra for a while before he passed away). Never met or even saw Amanda, always managed to miss her (rare) appearances.

 

[andreasmaaan]

A shout-out for probably the most sampled kick in history:

 

[Martin]

One of the better drummers I’ve seen play live:

Martin

 

[Wombat]

 

[Wombat]