Making An Album Today
I make albums. Sometimes 10 songs. Each one is a special thing to me. I spend time making each one live, bringing it to life. The combination of songs in an album gives it a feeling. That’s what I like to do!
When I first started, albums would be released in their entirety. The most popular song would be made into a single. That single was made into a 45rpm vinyl disc and played on radio.
Today, the first release is chosen by a group of professionals who try to figure out which song from the album it should be. That is the only song that is heard for weeks. People talk about it only. They have no idea what the album is or what it feels like to hear it.
I remember when Digital music arrived, people saiid “albums are finished”. There is only one good song on an album and the rest is just filler. Just get the song.