I have to go to work tomorrow for the first time in over a year. If you think I'm not picking out my outfit tonight and making sure I have push-pencils and a calculator, you are mistaken.So I'm going to work to begin my limited engagement as director of publicity for a record label (cue obligatory "boo's" and "hisses") while the current director is on maternity leave, which means I have to sneak in a post about classical music album art today. What I Hate About You, Classical Album Coversby Amanda Ameer1. Instruments. If an album says "Hilary … [Read more...]

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