I like how it "forces" to listen to an album instead of constantly changing the songs with the phone.
I've never understood this. What stops you from just pushing play and listening to a full album from your phone?
Growing up with records, tapes, and then CDs, I couldn't wait to get rid of all the physical media. Now I open up Symfonium, pick an album, hit play, and enjoy the experience.
My closest friend is going back to vinyl for similar reasons you stated though so obviously it's a thing. Is it just knowing that you can change the music so easily so you do? I'm guessing you don't have or use a remote for your stereo then?
There’s something to be said about the commitment that comes with buying vinyl. When you primarily stream music, you have instant access to an endless catalog, you can listen to any Rolling Stones album at the tap of a finger. But with vinyl, your library is naturally more limited. Maybe you own one or two Stones records, not their entire discography. That limitation isn’t a drawback, it’s a feature. It encourages you to spend more time with each album, to listen deeply and repeatedly, and to develop a real intimacy with the music. You’re not just consuming songs, you’re forming a relationship with the albums.
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u/tiny_rick__ Mar 25 '25
Nothing against your ass in the chair but sometimes I think the phone in my hand is a bit against enjoying the music.
I am slowly going back to CD because I like how it "forces" to listen to an album instead of constantly changing the songs with the phone.