| I'm really surprised that no one has offered up the Original Broadway Cast Recording as a favorite. I grew up with it, right alongside the concept album, and I think the voices are tremendous (Jeff Fenholt's Jesus has such a warm, clear voice, and yet when need be, he screams with the best of 'em). And Ben Vereen is a jagged, electrifying Judas. Plus, you've got Dennen and Elliman and some pretty lush orchestrations. I guess the only downside is the truncated score - it's really a highlights album. But I love it. |
