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Because the record is exclusive, it can afford to be difficult. It can include ten-minute instrumental passages, field recordings of static, or whispered vocals buried deep in the mix. The exclusive audience, having proven their dedication by acquiring the record, is more likely to grant the artist this latitude. In essence, the exclusivity acts as a filter, ensuring that the listener is prepared for the journey. : The record avoids neat narrative closures, instead