Recently I switched from Apple Music to Spotify free/Navidrome. I am moving my library to Navidrome slowly. I have done a similar thing in the past as well.
I noticed that both times, as well as trying out new speakers, the first song I listened to was In the End by Linkin Park, followed by their latest album.
What is yours?
Edit: Holy Shit! I was not expecting so many replies. It is not possible for me to reply to everyone right away. I will listen to each of your first songs and reply to everyone.
Angel - massive attack.
Tests both the low end and the high end frequencies really well, plus it’s an incredible track and well produced
First time I DJd, I cleared the floor because I really wanted to hear Angel on big, club speakers.
No ragerts.
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Genesis by justice for the bass and delight by jamie berry to test how they fare with cymbals and trumpets (i found that if a speaker has problems with the band pass filters/ channel separation it sounds awful).
Plus they sound awesome for their respective genres.
Cymbals and trumpets are always really telling about the quality of a recording.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Every time.
It’s the correct answer. I’m not a particularly big fan of Queen, but it’s the best song for testing a new speaker’s range.
But the FLAC version I have, obviously.
That album is a masterpiece, as far as I’m concerned. I will never tire of it, and it really gives my speakers a workout.
Big fan of 65daysofstatic ever since No Man’s Sky
Ace of spades - Motorhead.
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Tiptoe Through the Tulips.
The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot.
Nah, I’m just kidding. For real, Come Unto Me by The Mavericks.Edit: Holy Shit!..
We’re like Hobbits. Very compatible with simple and to the point.
Lindsey Stirling – Crystallize.
Tells me if I set up bass and upper frequencies correctly.
Take Flight is my goto from her. Yes, because of the Terraria mod.
Prodigy - Light Up The Sky. Or anything else by then really.
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TLxJyY7-w&list=PLIB8rikvk8oiSfMll59UvVNs2SWDhxvHG
It’s a really dynamic neopsychedelia album which has good highs/lows/mixing. With surround sound the violin is intense.
I always test my new audio gear with “Cherish the Day” by Sade.
