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Originally posted by Kworb
It's a pretty logical though process.
Visual album = the music isn't good enough to release on its own
Surprise release = the music isn't good enough to sell without it being a trending topic
Exclusive = the music won't be successful so we need a lucrative deal
There's no need to stray from the norm unless the project just isn't that good.
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My logical thought process is:
Visual album = immersive storytelling using the music as a lens or point of reference
Surprise release = a succinct and unmanufactured presentation of the material, at the concession of maximum profit from pre-promoting (think ad blocker)
Exclusive = artists given some level of control over the distribution channels profiting from the availability of their work.
Half empty vs half full I guess (me being half full of course).
Plus we've had the traditional pattern for what is decades now, it's nice to get a fresh approach that's not just an aesthetic switch up, but also substantial in the content offered.
