My "Go To" CDs

So there will be some times, when I'm trying to find new music to like. And I may listen to several new tunes, but find nothing that I really like. If that happens for too long, then I start feeling "listening fatigue". At this point, I'll stop listening to anything new. And then I'll listen to something that I know I'm going to like. For me, those CDs make the following list..... In no particular order. What are your "Go To" CDs, when you're suffering from "Listening Fatigue"?

Reversion...............Hurt

Al Di Meola.............Kiss My Axe

Chick Corea............The Ultimate Adventure

Planet X..................Moonbabies

Alex Machacek-Matthew Garrison-Jeff Sipe...........Improvision

Porcupine Tree........In Absentia

Opeth......................Damnation

Andromeda..............II = I

Beyond Twilight.......Section X

Symphony X............V-The New Mythology Suite & The Odyssey

David Torn...............Cloud About Mercury

Robert Rich & Steve Roach............SoMa

Frank Zappa.............Apostrophe (')

The Who...................Quadrophenia

Spiral Architect..........A Sceptic's Universe

Hey Frenetic Zetetic

I know what you mean. I like Dream Theater, but LaBrie can often ruin the songs for me. I tend to think of him, as a pop singer stuck with a metal band. I would like to see what Charlie Dominici could have done, if he had continued to be their vocalist. I like what Charlie did later with his Trilogy series, for example the song "Enemies Of God". And between LaBrie and Russell Allen, I just have a much stronger liking for Allen. I think all the members of Symphony X reach a very high musical standard, and Russell's vocals fit into this beautifully. His vocal ability is a really good match to the rest of the band.

By the way. You opened your post with something I don't recognize..... "OP"; can you tell me what that means. I sometimes don't understand some of these texting shortcuts.

You mentioned some other things, that also work well for me. Which are...

Yes - Close To The Edge

Return To Forever - Romantic Warrior

Van Der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts

And you reminded me of some other things, that I need to revisit. That I haven't listened to for awhile. Which are...

Gentle Giant..........Free Hand & Interview

Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff & H To He

Symphony X - The Divine Wings Of Tragedy

I've gone for too long, without listening very often. And recently got laid off from work, for the virus season. So I've been making more time to just listen.

By the way, based on your list, I can recommend a couple things you may like. Both in the Metal category. I think Ecstatic Trance can be found on Bandcamp.

Dimension X - Implications Of A Genetic Defense

A Life Once Lost - Ecstatic Trance

Was good to see your list, and be reminded of some other things I should also be hearing again.