title was self-explaining. mp3 or not - Don't you hear it?

i have a very soft spot for music that is laden with pedal steel and drenched in reverb with a concert hall-like sound. naturally, i am inclined to alt-country/folk music. my morning jacket, the cowboy junkies, and neko case are immediate favorites. patsy cline is the throwback, though i am not...

it's a shame that so many great artists and songs get passed by because we don't take the time to do a little a research. so, for those hurried and lazy souls, my hope is that this thread can bridge the gap. it's pretty simple: if you're going to recommend some music in this thread, you must...