Which groundbreaking album is widely credited with initiating the 'Loudness Wars' in music production, setting a new standard for heavily compressed, louder masters that influenced the entire industry?

The music industry has undergone numerous transformations in how products are developed and marketed to consumers. One controversial innovation in music production changed how albums were mastered beginning in the 1990s, with producers competing to make their tracks sound louder than competitors—often at the expense of dynamic range and audio quality. This practice dramatically altered the sound signature of modern music and how consumers experience albums. Test your knowledge about this significant product development shift that reshaped the industry!

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Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Californication' (1999)
Nirvana's 'Nevermind' (1991)
Metallica's 'Death Magnetic' (2008)
Oasis' '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' (1995)