Why Content is King: 10 Reasons for 10 Songs

“Even though the album is an endangered species, can we try and make a coherent and good one, even if it's like making a horse and cart at a Nascar conference?” - Chris Martin

I wrote a post a few months ago extolling the virtues of the three types of music releases you could do, a 10+ song CD, a 4-6 song EP, or a single. I made a case for each of them. After further review, I’ve decided while EPs and singles have their uses, I have chosen the winner.

An album with 10 or more songs is my clear favorite for artists looking to market themselves most effectively. Why?

Here are my 10 reasons for 10 songs (or more):

Single vs. EP vs. CD

If you’re thinking of recording and getting your music ministry out there, you’ve probably wondered what the best option is for releasing your music. Should you make a single and see how it goes? Should you make an EP (which comes from the days when there were Extended Play singles out there with 3-6 songs)? Or should you go ahead and make a full CD of 10 or more songs?

There is no wrong answer here, but there are definitely pros and cons to each that may help you make the decision. The answer really lies in where you are in your career, and what purpose the product is going to serve.