The 18 Ways of Beginning and Ending an Album
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Whether by chance or by careful planning, there is an observable pattern to intros and outros in albums. PopMatters breaks down 18 of them.
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VARIOUS ARTISTS - Millions Like Us: The Story of the Mod Revival
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The Brothers Allmanac - A Midwest Tribute to The Allman Brothers
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GENESIS - From Genesis to Revelation - Music
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Various - It Shoulda Been You (Original Broadway Cast Recording
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How To Sequence An Album For Best Results
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Colbie Caillat - Breakthrough (includes 5 Bonus Tracks) - Music
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Breakthrough includes 5 Bonus Tracks
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