Best Post Death Albums?

[Tig]

The discussion on the upcoming Jimi Hendrix album made me look at other similar releases that have been made after an artist's death.
What are some of your picks for a great album released after someone's death? I personally love a well recorded live album over studio albums. New, live, or re-release... it doesn't matter.



One that I recently bought captures Stevie Vaughan & Double Trouble (before he went by Stevie Ray Vaughan) live in 1980, called "In The Beginning (Live)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.

The SRV "Live at Carnegie Hall" and the 1983 concert album, "In Session" with Albert King are also fantastic must-haves for blues-rock fans.

Jimi Hendrix "Blues" is an excellent collection of what I feel was some of his best work.

 

[duhvoodooman]

....One that I recently bought captures Stevie Vaughan & Double Trouble (before he went by Stevie Ray Vaughan) live in 1980, called "In The Beginning (Live)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.

The live recording of "Tin Pan Alley" on that CD is my favorite SRV version of that tune. As you say, raw--but just incredible emotional intensity.

 

[msteeln]

There have been a boatload of live Doors CDs in recent years, typically ranging in performance quality per the singer, but the new 1970 New York release has high reviews and I want it asap.
However, you just can't top their first years when Jim was in the zone.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

"In The Beginning (Live)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.

Honestly for years that was my favorite SRV album. I love the raw intensity. The opening track just blew me away the first time and still does.

 

[Spudman]

 

[msteeln]

Ooh, winner.

 

[marnold]

The SRV Live at Montreux (sp?) DVD would definitely top my list.

 

[FrankenFretter]

I believe a lot of the live Rory Gallagher stuff was released after his death. It's sad that he never got the recognition he deserved while he was alive. He was a great showman, and his live stuff is great.

 

[sumitomo]

Sumi:applause

 

[R_of_G]

 

[guitartango]

I guess Milk and Honey would be my album (living on borrowed time, im stepping out, Grow old with me).

 

[Spudman]

Good one.

 

[Spudman]

This one is really close

 

[Retro Hound]

Pearl by Janis Joplin would be a top contender for me.

 

[Spudman]

Jeff Porcaro died before this was released. It's really good too

 

[Spudman]

 

[Eric]

 

[Commodore 64]

 

[phoenix_p0]

The Elliott Smith one there is a good shout Eric - love that guy!