I agree that you have to listen to something in the genre. I also think you have to consider how many years ago something was recorded. For example, I like the production style on the old Al Green records. It was subtle and soulful, not in your face at all. But things are different now, so that may influence you.

I am working on a blues/soul project now. I am listening to Sam and Dave and some of the Chess recordings.

I also use certain CD's to see how my recording quality compares to something I know is good. For that, I listen to Aja and Gaucho by Steely Dan, The Seeds of Love by Tears for Fears. Of course, I never hit those marks but it gives me something to work toward.

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