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What does it mean?
The project aims to compile early band recordings chronologically to show evolution.
In plain terms
We are collecting old songs in order to update the collection.
What can you take from it?
Archiving early work helps trace an artists progression.

Where it applies

  • compiling albums
  • historical review
  • fan collections

Putting it to work

  • compilation creation
  • archival work
  • music marketing

Questions to consider

  • How does order change how we hear music?
  • What defines a complete collection?

Another view

Focusing only on age might ignore the quality of later work.

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