liner notes
plural noun
: comments or explanatory notes about a recording printed on the jacket or an insert
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The band garnered the attention of indie luminaries, with the Silver Jews’ David Berman providing the liner notes to Pine Box.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The booklet is reminiscent of liner notes in a beautiful music album and even includes instructions on how to layer fragrances.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
In the liner notes, Wooley explains that the project was initially recorded as a response to Miles’ death.
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Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
The packaging was unique for the time—cover art with no text, liner notes proudly displaying all the lyrics and thus welcoming comparisons to Sgt.
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Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The booklet is reminiscent of liner notes in a beautiful music album and even includes instructions on how to layer fragrances.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
In the liner notes, Wooley explains that the project was initially recorded as a response to Miles’ death.
—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
The packaging was unique for the time—cover art with no text, liner notes proudly displaying all the lyrics and thus welcoming comparisons to Sgt.
—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for liner notes
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“Liner notes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner%20notes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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