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Larry's Comments on the Metallica Loudness Problem

by Larry Crane

You've probably heard stuff about the stupid-loud Metallica album. Idolator rang me up for some comments. Check it out.

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Blog | Oct. 9, 2008

Larry's Comments on the Metallica Loudness Problem

by Larry Crane

Tape Op is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to the art of record making.

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