Something to look forward to: The Roots

It Shall Be Released

Mixtape Confessions

[27 September 2006]

by Ben Rubenstein

Rubenstein looks back at the release of a number of highly anticipated albums to contrast his opinions then and now. How much does personal expectation factor into our ultimate enjoyment of music?

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