I’ve never enjoyed listening to an Album because of it’s concept. I’ve always been a “greatest hits” person, which is why iTunes has always appealed to me. I will say, that after 26 years of marriage, to a man who embraces the concept of album’s (i.e. Jethro Tull, Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Queens Ryche, etc.), my view has changed somewhat.
Which is why I create playlists within Apple Music. Than I get a taste of all different genres of music.
One minute Aerosmith is playing, than my old school disco is cranking out a tune. (And no, Disco is not dead, so I don’t want to hear it!
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That’s also one concept of Pandora I enjoy. They have thumbprint radio, so every song you thumbed up gets played plus those based on what you like.
Years ago obviously there wasn’t streaming music.
So it was terrestrial radio, and you had no choice but to purchase an album if you liked the Artist, which I am not implying is a bad thing.
I have a couple of friends who have a vast collection of albums they still spin.
Sometimes what I do, and similar to Annie’s Greatest Hits concept.
I like Anita Baker, so as I listen to her music. I will pull several of her songs and create a playlist that way.
Sort of what Apple does, with their essential albums.
Or I create a radio station based on the Artist, and you will hear several of their songs.
Plus similar tracks, it’s also a great way to discover new music.