The Art of Liner Notes in the Age of Downloads

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
With downloading on the rise, more musicians are dropping liner notes from their albums. On today's show: what the loss of lyrics, credits, and informative articles means for fans. Also: As their latest album climbs the charts this summer, The Hold Steady are no longer just a bar band. But on "Stay Positive," they still make straightforward, fist-pumping rock and roll. They join us to share the results.

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