Good overview. The persistence of albums has as much to do with artists and the industry as it does listeners. Albums are a way to measure greatness, and artists want to be part of that lineage, to prove themselves. Albums are a way to focus attention and provide structure for conversations. I don’t think they’re going anywhere any time soon.
Agreed. Also, even beyond technology, artists and listeners clearly want some longer format music. Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is like 40 minutes. The perfect length for an album lol
Good overview. The persistence of albums has as much to do with artists and the industry as it does listeners. Albums are a way to measure greatness, and artists want to be part of that lineage, to prove themselves. Albums are a way to focus attention and provide structure for conversations. I don’t think they’re going anywhere any time soon.
Agreed. Also, even beyond technology, artists and listeners clearly want some longer format music. Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is like 40 minutes. The perfect length for an album lol