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Re: Would you say CDs killed the idea of albums seen as a whole piece of work? [message #99750 is a reply to message #99689] Mon, 31 August 2026 00:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Clint is currently offline  Clint
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I don't agree with that notion that CDs or creating playlists killed something. When it comes to music, I go for the best sounds. The emergence of digital tools also helped in that aspect.

See, I don't even understand how some of you act like the best way to enjoy music was to play songs from Side A to Side B. We've gone past that era!

From my experience, I can say that music is subjective to how the listener feels, and not majorly by the format or pattern in which they listened to it.

I've had albums that needed me to play the songs in it from the start till finish, and there are those that I had to skip some songs while playing. It is all about having that power to make a choice now.

So, I don't buy the idea that playlists killed anything. Rather, it has created space for more to enjoy the same songs
Re: Would you say CDs killed the idea of albums seen as a whole piece of work? [message #99846 is a reply to message #99750] Tue, 06 October 2026 00:35 Go to previous message
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Clint wrote on Mon, 31 August 2026 00:02
I don't agree with that notion that CDs or creating playlists killed something. When it comes to music, I go for the best sounds. The emergence of digital tools also helped in that aspect.

See, I don't even understand how some of you act like the best way to enjoy music was to play songs from Side A to Side B. We've gone past that era!

From my experience, I can say that music is subjective to how the listener feels, and not majorly by the format or pattern in which they listened to it.

I've had albums that needed me to play the songs in it from the start till finish, and there are those that I had to skip some songs while playing. It is all about having that power to make a choice now.

So, I don't buy the idea that playlists killed anything. Rather, it has created space for more to enjoy the same songs

Man, I get where you’re coming from. Choice is good, no doubt.  

Still, for me, I would say something special got lost. Sitting through a whole album felt like a little sweet journey. Now it’s so easy to skip that I catch myself jumping around too much which I don't really like.  

Some records just work better start to finish, you know? I miss that patience we used to have.  

Different strokes, though. I'm glad you enjoy the freedom.
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