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Music History

Weekly Survey: What’s the best album opener of all time?

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Alan Cross 20 Comments Side one track one

Before an album comes out, there is much agonizing over what order the songs should be placed. Of utmost importance

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Another Side One Track One Challenge

July 19, 2015July 18, 2015 Alan Cross 6 Comments Album openers, Opening Songs, Side one track one

This is right out of High-Fidelity: the ever-popular side one track debate. NPR has rekindle this game of the best

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