I've jsut finished recording my first CD and I, too, have several long tracks. I probably recorded twenty songs and then chose twelve out of them that I was the most satisfied with -- some I will record again on my next CD.

I like twelve as a number: there's enough room to list all of the titles on the back. I think eleven would be O.K., too. One idea: look at CDs you enjoy and see how much music those artists gave you.

But only you can say what suits you. I would feel short-changed by a mere eight cuts unless I already loved your music so much that I wanted it at any price and in any format. I think it is good
to be generous with your listeners without fatiguing their ears.