Although less and less relevant in the age of MP3s, an album’s sequencing used to be a vital part of the creative process. Important for pacing, creating a mood, and establishing a cohesive artistic statement, the order of the tracks was often mulled over as closely as the recording itself. Opening numbers have been given quite a bit of attention, especially with the now famous scene in High Fidelity where the employees of the ficticious Championship Vinyl record store debate their favorite Side 1’s, Track 1’s.

An hilarious short piece on The Onion that suggests you soon won’t be able to TELL FRIENDS ABOUT songs without getting sued by the record industry.

Spencer Elden – the baby who appeared on Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover, has recreated the cover now that he’s all grown up. Freaky.

A negative review doesn’t mean that your album’s going to bomb – in fact some all-time classic records have managed to survive a critical mauling and sell bucketloads.

One of the worst things that can happen to a musician is when they start to take themselves a little too seriously. They get trapped in their own little world and begin to think they are as amazing as their brainwashed fans think they are. Where do these idiots get off? These are just some people who could use a good butt-whoopin’ to help clear their heads.

Ten songs by musicians who died before their time – some names you’ll know and some you won’t.

I admit it. I’m kind of a sap when it comes to music and its ability to conjure a well of emotions…even tears. Here’s a list of 10 tear-inducing songs

Nesson, the founder of Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, said in an interview that his goal is to “turn the courts away from allowing themselves to be used like a low-grade collection agency.” – This guy could become a hero for music fans who resent being sued by the recording industry.