What should I do when automatic song recognition finds the wrong album?

Compare the returned artist, track title and release with the actual recording. Remasters, live performances and compilations can share similar names. In Waketag, correct the title or artist, try an available manual search, or enter the metadata yourself instead of accepting the wrong result. Keep the original file until you have checked the saved tags and artwork.

Steps to follow

1. Listen to the recording and compare the recognition result's artist, release and version information.
2. Use an available alternate search or manually enter known values when the suggested album is not the right edition.
3. Check the saved title, cover and album grouping together before applying the same result to related tracks.

Recognition is a starting point for review

A compilation or remaster may share an identifiable recording while presenting different album metadata. Decide which release you are cataloging and keep its fields consistent. Leaving an uncertain year or album unchanged can be preferable to filling it with a confident-looking but incorrect value.