What 2-3 CD's or LP's do you consistantly return to really enjoy the music and especially why (doesn't have to be a critical why, mine aren't)? Can be newly recorded stuff, old stuff, whatever--maybe your latest and greatest. Of course most of us have more than 2-3 (or 20-30), but I'm looking for new music to obtain, so help a brother out

I'll start.

VIVALDI - FOUR SEASONS on Telarc with Seiji Ozawa.
I've heard just a handful of recordings of this and I'm always drawn back to the Telarc version. Quiet backgrounds and the instruments are soooo smooth. I'm not a classical afficianado, but I like this.

JOHN MAYALL - BLUES FOR THE LOST DAYS
I like almost all of John's stuff, but something about the song "Trenches" really touches me. Maybe the way he incorporates the harmonica in a somewhat sparse song.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - COULDN'T STAND THE WEATHER
The opening riff of "Couldn't Stand the Weather" just sucks me in! Damn I wish I could play a decent shuffle.

DIANA KRALL -LIVE IN PARIS
Ok, I know most of you female vocal lovers don't put much stock in Krall's work, but I like it as I'm just getting into this type of music and it's easy to listen to. To really get the heretical badge out--I've listen to Billie and I just don't like it. After the fifth song sounding exactly like the first, music and vocals alike, I can't stand it anymore.

MEGADETH - SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION
Perfect playing! Not a screwup anywhere. This is my choice when I feel in the mood for metal. I like all the old Metallica stuff, too, but I prefer Megadeth.