Summary
I've long been a proponent and fan of the album format. Because of the effort a musician puts into a release, I've always felt any release deserves to be listened to in its entirety.
This stems from growing up during an age when music was delivered on vinyl, the two separate sides telling a story, directly or implicitly. My favorite records -- Elvis Costello's "My Aim is True," the Clash's "London Calling," "Los Angeles" by X, the Talking Heads' "More Songs About Buildings and Food," the Ramones' "Rocket to Russia" -- were more than just a series of songs. They were narratives, the musical equivalent of literature. If you were so inclined, the music became part of you; it was transformative. Even away from your record player, the fears and joys and neuroses of the artists lingered.See the full content of this document
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The Demise of the Album Is a Sign of the Times
Now, the thrill is gone.
Rare is the album that captures my attention from start to finish. I'd say nine out of 10 albums I ...See the full content of this document
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