Best drum sound on a specific song?

They way drums sound affects the music... They are very diverse, just like any instrument's sound... I want to dedicate this thread for appreciation of your favorite drummer(s) sound (rather than technical ability and such...) in specific albums or songs...

I really love the sound of the snare drum and the cymbals in Bill Bruford's albums with Yes

I really love the opening drums on Culture Club's "Miss Me Blind"

Gavin Harrison on "The Sound Of Muzak" is pretty awesome. I love how he uses the cymbals. He doesn't punish and beat the crap out of them, and when he does that soft double hit of the cymbals it sends shivers down my spin.

I've also loved Fudge Smith's work on "As Good As Gold"--especially during the '...world on it's own' section.

I've always loved the drumming by both Manu Katché and Jerry Marotta on Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" during the chorus sections. Adds a soft but turbulent feeling to an otherwise beautiful song.

Phil Collins on "One For The Vine" was always a favorite of mine from the older Genesis material; however, nobody can deny the intensity from "In The Air Tonight". I absolutely love how there's no percussion (except for the drum machine) throughout, until the fury of Collins on that unforgettable section. For a bit of whimsy, I also like his drumming on "Thunder and Lightning". Especially his hi-hat work.

I could go on and on about Peart, but I've always loved "Subdivisions." Especially during the opening section where he's playing the ride and the hi-hat at the same time.

I've always enjoyed "The Camera Eye", too. Maybe not Peart's flashiest, but shows some odd time signatures on the ride at times.

Lastly, one of my favorites is Paul Wertico from Pat Metheny's Group. Very subtle style and he doesn't blaze all over the kit; but, the guy has such a nice touch. Antonio Sanchez is a great replacement, but I do miss Wertico. One of my favorites is "First Circle". Absolutely brilliant drumming throughout.

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Edited by E-Dub - May 19 2007 at 09:20

Danet Carey.

Amen

For some reason, I really like the sound of the snare drum in Änglagård's ''Jordrök''. Sounds so crisp.

Mike Giles: 21st century scizoid man & In the wake of poseidon.

the albums budgie and hawkwind recorded at rockfield studios in wales have the same sound.

Pearl`s kit on moving pictures YYZ I thought sounded fantastic tuning and production wise as others have already said but I am going to go for another drummer Mr BarrieMore Barlow on Jethro Tull"s  bursting out  con on drum    bravo bravo   and a nod goes to Bil Bruford on Starless    bravo   and my young achiever award is given to Mr Mike Portnoy on Metropolis bravo   ... all use the brilliant sounding kits to perfection and the recording standards are faithful to the artist.

When we measure the audio performance of a drum sound we must remember the date it was recorded. Recordings have come a long way so I tend to base my judgment on that period in which I`m listing to that particular artist,  if you catch my drift   


Edited by Snakes & Arrows - May 19 2007 at 13:44

Danney Carey on Lateralus.  The cymbals are so nice and crispy and the drums so clear and delicious.