re: How often do you listen to an album from beginning to end?

Often, almost every trip home I listen to an album all the way through. One weekends, I’ll often put on an album when I’m grilling outside.

Popular choices lately:
Use Your Illusion II
And Justice For All
Master of Puppets

And on late night trips, Dark Side of The Moon or The Wall.

Hey, I’m old. Leave me alone.

Once every month or two since I bought Amazon Unlimited

Most of the time.

I almost always listen to complete albums: at work, on the road, at home.

And actually, I prefer to listen to the original album recording, as released by the artist. I don't like re-released albums with bonus tracks or alternate takes. I prefer the original album as a "snapshot in time." I rarely seek out the bonus tracks. There's a reason they weren't good enough to be included on the original recording. When physical media had limitations, only the artist's best tracks made the cut. There are a few hidden gems here and there, but they seem to be rare.

The only time I'll listen to a playlist is at the gym, or on a longer road trip with passengers along for the ride.

Lately, about half of my listening is albums. Made it a point to start doing it a couple of years ago on long drives and have really enjoyed it.

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And actually, I prefer to listen to the original album recording, as released by the artist. I don't like re-released albums with bonus tracks or alternate takes. I prefer the original album as a "snapshot in time."

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That’s one of the annoyances of streaming services: you’re usually getting remastered or alternate versions if they exist. I don’t know why.

Yeah, it’s probably Amazon on Alexa that I’m thinking of.