I’m pretty sure this is true. Probably a shitload of good tenners out there too. Nothing worse than seeing 14 tracks or whatever listed. There may be some exceptions.
Dylan was a right cock for putting too many tracks on his albums. I love him, but not sure he’s got a front to back classic 'cause he always sneaks some shite in there.
Thank you for taking the time to read my topic, may the Lord have mercy upon us all.
It’d be a better album without Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts. Not like it’s a total dud, but it drags the album down a wee bit I reckon. Meet Me in the Morning is also a bit mince.
This, on the other hand, is spot on! My apologies to Bobby D. Still think most of his albums could do with a trim though. Best 9 tracks off Blonde on Blonde would be ridiculous(ly good).
I think 9 is a good number for this. Usually makes everything quite tight and lean. Sonic Youth - Evol, Mogwai - Happy Songs, Joy Division - Closer, Prurient - Bermuda Drain, and Girl Band’s debut from last year are the first that come to mind.
Agreed. Much prefer 7 - 9 solid tracks to an LPs worth where you know half the stuff on there is just filler. Recent ones that springs to mind are Viet Cong, Cult of Luna, Russian Circles, Blackstar and The Drones