The Album Shelf

The Album Shelf

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A home for people who still listen to albums from beginning to end. Essays, photography and close listening exploring the records worth making space for.

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About The Album Shelf

A home for people who still listen to albums from beginning to end. Essays, photography and close listening exploring the records worth making space for.