Edit artist tag text for sorting purposes

This script gives you several ways to edit the text of the Artist tag of a selection of tracks. You can do one of either:

Remove the LAST word of the Artist tag to the beginning, eg:

  • Hound Dog Taylor -> Taylor, Hound Dog
  • OR Remove the FIRST word of the Artist tag to the end, eg:

  • The Crystal Method -> Crystal Method, The
  • Additionally, the newly configured text can be copied to your choice of Artist, Album Artist, Sort Artist and/or Sort Album Artist tags.

    I would use this script on a small number of tracks at a time, perhaps on a single album or a selection of same-artist tracks. To be safe.

      Info:
    • short url: http://dougscripts.com/019
    • category: Managing Track Info
    • build type: Bundle (universal binary)
    • Gatekeeper Security: None
    • latest version posted: August 2, 2010
    • latest version downloads: 1353 | total downloads: 4279
    • download size: 342K
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    Artist to Last-First screenshot

    Select some tracks and launch; choose the format (here, "Last Word to Front" is chosen); then choose which tags get the edited artist tag text.

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