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Originally Posted by Hurst2112
working in music recording business, I've experienced how hard it is to put an album sequence together. Think of all the lame songs that finish an album. Rush has quite a few from 90s to now. Most bands put their filler towards the end. Concept albums (The Who/Pink Floyd Beatles) have a better shot at having some amazing at the end. For the most part, bands don't really have 9-12 killer songs so they will throw their slo-jam or avant garde piece towards the ass end.
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the whole concept of album sequencing goes back to vinyl.
its not a coincidence that most albums have their heavier songs at the beginning of the side, and ballads close the side. its because of the weight and makeup of vinyl...in the 60s, it simply couldnt handle it
at least, thats that way it was described to me in the studio, and it made sense
and its funny that albums are still kind of made like that today. come out with a bang, rest around tracks 4-6, then pick it up again. anyway, thats why most closing tracks would be slower songs rather than rocking anthems...at least back in the day.