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) (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Stevie-Vaughan-Double-Trouble/dp/B0000028V0)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6192A8VZG8L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

The SRV "Live at Carnegie Hall (http://www.amazon.com/Live-Carnegie-Hall-Stevie-Vaughan/dp/B000002BYA/ref=pd_sim_m_1)" and the 1983 concert album, "In Session" with Albert King (http://www.amazon.com/Session-Albert-King/dp/B0028NSE5K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1263333678&sr=1-1) are also fantastic must-haves for blues-rock fans.

Jimi Hendrix "Blues" (http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Jimi-Hendrix/dp/B000002OSK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1263334214&sr=1-1) 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) (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Stevie-Vaughan-Double-Trouble/dp/B0000028V0)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6192A8VZG8L._SL500_AA240_.jpg
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) (http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Stevie-Vaughan-Double-Trouble/dp/B0000028V0)". This is a somewhat raw sound, but the energy and performance is a must for any fan.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6192A8VZG8L._SL500_AA240_.jpg




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]

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[msteeln]

http://elpodcastdelogan.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/double_fantasy.jpgOoh, 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]

33Jaodra7AYSumi:D:applause

[R_of_G]

http://usuarios.multimania.es/beatlemaniaco/hpbimg/brainwashed.jpg

[guitartango]

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

[Spudman]

http://usuarios.multimania.es/beatlemaniaco/hpbimg/brainwashed.jpg

Good one.

[Spudman]

This one is really close

http://www.jacksondeerfieldband.com/lynyrd-skynyrd-street-survivors.JPG

[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

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/92/f1/09b84310fca0a0456e024010.L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[Spudman]

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[Eric]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AaUW4WZaL._SS500_.jpg

[Commodore 64]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Sublimecoverbradleyback.jpg

[phoenix_p0]

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