Why do albums have title tracks?

Title tracks often distill an album’s essence into one succinct, memorable song. Other times, they might glue a record together or serve as a thematic starting point for the artist.

Why do some albums have the same songs?

To increase sales. People who have already bought the original album will buy the new one as well, just to get the bonus tracks. It’s simply a means to get people to buy the album again.

Does every album have a title track?

Some albums have title tracks. Others do not. Some have a title track that has buggered off to find a different release. Some of these lyrics get lost and find themselves as the title of another album and they’re at the backend of the list.

Why is an album called an album?

Historically, the term “album” was applied to a collection of various items housed in a book format. In musical usage the word was used for collections of short pieces of printed music from the early nineteenth century.

What makes a title track?

The title track on a CD, record, or tape is a song or piece of music that has the same title as the CD, record, or tape. They come from Tuam, a place they refer to on the title track of their album, “All the Way From Tuam.”

Can a single be a title track?

Your release will be classified as a single if: The release is one to three (1-3) tracks. The entire release is 30 minutes or less and all individual tracks are less than 10 minutes. Releases that meet the requirements above will automatically have “- Single” inserted in the release title within the iTunes Store.

Can the same song be on different albums?

Normally they don’t. The choice of tracks to include on an album, especially with older acts, is often down to the record company, not the artists themselves. Sometimes companies will repackage albums (same album different name), add a couple of songs from a different album and give the whole thing a new name.