History in Five Songs 270: LP Band to CD Band Starkly

In Episode 270, Martin explores the transition of bands from the LP to CD era, focusing on how the shift in format around 1990 affected album production, with insights into the contrasting approaches in different countries and the resulting changes in music dynamics and album length.

Genesis – “Fading Lights”

Guns N’ Roses – “Don’t Damn Me”

Van Halen – “The Dream Is Over”

Aerosmith – “Shut Up and Dance”

Metallica – “The God That Failed”

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