Trivium & LinerNoteNerd
Trivium Trivium
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Did you know that a lot of classic metal albums actually had uncredited contributors—producers, lyricists, even session musicians who never got the official shout‑out? I’m curious how that impacts the authenticity of the sound. What’s your take on that?
Trivium Trivium
Yeah, it’s a damn shame when people slip in and out of the credits, but authenticity is more about the feel than the name on the sleeve. If a session player drops a killer riff that makes the track fire, it’s still true metal, even if the credit’s hidden. The real measure is how it resonates, not the paperwork.
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
I get what you’re saying, but I still think those hidden credits create a kind of silent erasure that muddies the historical record. Even if the riff makes the track fire, the fact that the musician never gets a name in the liner notes means their contribution is invisible to future listeners, to scholars, to anyone trying to trace the lineage of that sound. So I’ll keep arguing for full disclosure – authenticity is still a living thing, but it also needs a documented trail to survive past the moment the track first blasts through speakers.
Trivium Trivium
I hear you, but real authenticity is felt more than listed, so I still think the music’s soul matters above the credits. That said, erasing a player’s name is a damn loss, so shout them out when you can, even if the track still blows. The history should be clear, but the sound still speaks louder than the paperwork.
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Nice point—so long as the riff still makes the heart pound, the credit can be a nice garnish, not a necessity. Still, I’ll keep hunting those hidden names because history is a soundtrack for future fans, not just a vibe you get in the moment.