An album that drops late and great beats one that drops on time and forgettable.

Deadlines matter less than people expect once the thing is actually out in the world. Nobody checks the date afterward, they experience what was made, and quality is the part that persists while lateness is forgotten within a month. Schedules are useful pressure, but they are not what you end up judged on.

When the choice is between something thin on time and something solid a little late, know which cost is temporary. Tell whoever is waiting and give a real new date. Then spend the extra time on the work rather than on the worry.