Why can't CD's end songs at the end?

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Why can't CD's end songs at the end?

17 Jun 01 - 09:12 PM (#485690)
Subject: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: Mrrzy

Or maybe I should ask, why can't they begin songs at the beginning? I'm ranting here about putting CDs you like on Random so you can listen to them endlessly, at which point each song ends in a snippet of the one before, and each begins in the middle of its first measure. I find, perhaps unfairly, that Shanachie is one of the worst offenders. Is there a technoreason for this? I can understand it if the 2 songs segue, that it would be impossible to "split" them nicely, or even some live versions. But here I am listening to a studio recording, with a nice few seconds between songs when playing through. So whyOwhy can't they use those seconds to split the tunes???? Rant on! Anybody else wanna complain?

17 Jun 01 - 09:15 PM (#485692)
Subject: RE: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull

no

17 Jun 01 - 11:17 PM (#485764)
Subject: RE: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: Little Hawk

LOL!

It's way better than TV or radio, so why complain? No friggin ads! ....yet.

- LH

17 Jun 01 - 11:33 PM (#485767)
Subject: RE: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: GUEST,khandu

What the hey! I'll rant with you so you will not be so alone.

"Stupid, ignorant son of a bitch DUMB BASTARD!" (Frederich Frankenstein on 'Young Frankenstein' "

khandu

17 Jun 01 - 11:45 PM (#485769)
Subject: RE: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: Mrrzy

Thanks, khandu! I feel so much better!

But really, IS there a technoreason for this, anybody know? And am I really the only person to notice/be annoyed by this?

18 Jun 01 - 01:43 AM (#485806)
Subject: RE: Why can't CD's end songs at the end?
From: SeanM

Actually, I know what you're talking about, and it CAN be annoying. I usually only run into it on smaller label CDs or older ones, or even moreso on (how can I state this without sounding bad?) less professional releases.

My belief (from the grand experience of one digital recording session) is that it's almost entirely a function of the mixer/original recording, and nothing to do with the band. If the production crew isn't willing to take the time to fix mistakes (such as the aforementioned time problems, or other mix issues such as stereo dropouts, tone overbalances or the like), then there ain't much can be done.