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Alright, let’s talk about them short albums, the ones that just don’t cut it. You know, the kind you listen to and think, “Well, that was a waste of time.” I ain’t no fancy music critic, just a regular person who likes a good tune. And let me tell ya, some of these short albums, they ain’t good.
First off, what even IS a short album? I heard some folks sayin’ it’s gotta be less than 30 minutes, some say around six songs. Honestly, I don’t care much about the numbers. If it feels short and it ain’t good, then it’s a bad short album, simple as that. Like that one time I bought a record, it was supposed to be all this new music, all exciting. Turns out, it was just a bunch of noise! Lasted like, what, a minute? They called it the shortest album ever. Guinness Book and all. Hmph, shortest doesn’t mean good, I tell ya. More like shortest amount of time I wasted my money.
What Makes a Short Album Bad?
- Not Enough Songs: You get like three songs and then it’s over. Feels like you just started and then bam! It’s done. Like eating a snack that’s gone in two bites. Leaves you hungry for more, but not in a good way.
- No Real Story: A good album, long or short, tells a story. It takes you somewhere. These bad short ones? They’re just a bunch of sounds thrown together. No feeling, no nothing. Like listening to someone bangin’ pots and pans.
- Too Experimental: Some bands, they try to get all fancy and weird on these short albums. They throw in all sorts of strange noises and call it art. But it just sounds like a mess. I like music you can tap your foot to, you know? Not this experimental garbage.
- Repetitive: Sometimes, they just play the same thing over and over again. Like they ran out of ideas but still wanted to fill up the time. It gets old real fast. Makes you wanna turn it off and listen to the birds singin’ instead, at least they have more variety.
I remember this one band, The Who or somethin’. Big name, I guess. But they put out some short stuff that just didn’t click. Maybe they were tired, maybe they were just tryin’ to make a quick buck. Don’t know, don’t care. It wasn’t good, that’s all that matters.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ all short albums are bad. I heard there are some good ones out there, ones that tell a good story even if they’re short. Someone told me about some albums this year, like 33, 34 minutes long, they said were good. Maybe I’ll give ’em a try. But I’m still wary, you know? Too many bad experiences with these short albums.
How to Avoid Bad Short Albums?
Well, first off, listen before you buy! Don’t just trust the fancy reviews or the hype. Use your own ears. And if it sounds like a bunch of noise, move on. There’s plenty of good music out there, no need to waste your time on the bad stuff. Look for albums that people actually talk about, the ones that stick around. Not these flash-in-the-pan short things that disappear after a week.
And if you do end up with a bad short album, don’t feel bad. We all make mistakes. Just throw it out, or give it to someone you don’t like, haha! Learn from it and move on. Life’s too short to listen to bad music, especially bad SHORT music.
So there you have it. My two cents on bad short albums. They’re a pain, they’re a waste of time, and they usually ain’t worth the money. Stick to the good stuff, the music that makes you feel somethin’. And if someone tries to sell you a super short album, be careful. It might just be a bunch of noise.
And remember, just because some fancy magazine says it’s good, doesn’t mean it is. Trust your gut, trust your ears, and you’ll be alright. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go listen to somethin’ with a bit more meat on its bones.
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