I have some similar sentiments, though I prefer digital for listening, for quality and convenience, I like displaying physical media on a shelf. And 99% I still listen to albums, even on a computer. I can’t stand random music, radio or playlists (have only a few purpose built lists, like “songs to learn on drums”). Streaming sites give me excellent recommendations and I discovered many songs from unknown artists that I liked much, but as soon as I find a good song, I go get the album. It’s incomplete otherwise, like a button without a shirt.For me, at least, I prefer digital in every way...except for the ritual. Cleaning off the vinyl, placing the needle carefully, sitting down in a (beanbag) chair as perfectly placed between the speakers as possible, sitting back and just listening, or perhaps poring over and over the LP artwork for 22 minutes, and then either getting up and placing the needle back at the beginning or flipping the platter over and going on to the second side...
How about Laser Disc next, or mini CDs...when you can't look forward, you look backwards is seems. When that drys out, what next then
Actually, cassette tapes worked well in vehicles. The road noise obscured the tape hiss. Plus...they didn't "jump" when you hit a bump or pothole like the early versions of CD players.
"Wait 20 years, and it will come back in style."
Edison Wax Cylinder gets my vote.
My band just released our first record on cassette (we released it in 2020 on CD, vinyl and streaming platforms), we got an offer to do a limited edition run of 50 cassettes from a local record label. They are basically just doing it for the fun of it, not for making tons of money (obviously...). Anyway, it's a cool thing, I got my copy just recently, but have no cassette player at home (not a LP player either, for that matter) so it's basically just for the sake of it being cool/nostalgic, I guess.
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Thanks a lot! You can order it through here:That is super cool! All of it.
I like how the name of the album is made to look like the parental advisory sticker. Nice touch!
Where do you have them for sale?
As someone said, much better than digital when it comes to car audio.Edison Wax Cylinder gets my vote.
I’m not buying into any of the nostalgia for records or tapes. If someone else wants it, have fun, but I’ll take boring old digital any time.
Interesting observation alright.What’s up with this trend of (some) bands releasing albums on cassette tapes again? Is it all because of Stranger Things or Guardians of the Galaxy, or something else? Have you bought any since 2000?
Even Megadeth (usually at the forefront of the latest tech trends) has jumped on the nostalgia bandwagon for their latest album.
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Yep, they've gone back to the good old Something, Something.....Something!! format
I loved my Minidisc player. I got one for my 14th birthday and it was absolutely fantastic...My favorite retro format of all time.... recordable, editable, and durable.... Minidisc !
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I still have my minidisc player somewhere.My favorite retro format of all time.... recordable, editable, and durable.... Minidisc !
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