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I think that the primary quality one must look for in music is that the musician is making an honest attempt at significant communication with the listener. That being said, I'm willing to consider any type of music. However, my favorite types of music are Jazz and Progressive Rock. Here is a list of some recordings you'd have to take away over my dead body.