Needles & Grooves

40 minutes is the ideal album length

And look, I love a lean and mean 45 minute album, but if an artist feels they can make the statement they want to make in 35 minutes, I’m great with that too. Just don’t turn around 12 months later with a deluxe version featuring 2 “new” songs recorded during the same sessions.

Who's the subtext for here. WHO

Just a trend I’m noticing this year. A lot of albums in consideration for my year end list have been between 30-35 minutes. And we are all aware of the deluxe edition that comes out a year after the initial release trick. Just add in the 2 tracks, and put out the “deluxe” release upfront. It will be 40-45 minutes, and no double dipping.