- Whenever the so-called experts say the album is dying as a format, I think: “Since when have we listened to so-called experts?” Are video games killing chess as well?
I’ve just made a double album, Sukierae, which has two distinct discs. I understand in this day and age there might not be many people who will listen to it that way, but it doesn’t matter – because I want to listen that way.
scrimetime, T-Dog -You may enjoy this.
Much of what he writes about rings true for me. When I was a kid (I'm older than you), I used to make mixed tapes for myself and for friends all the time. It was a "gateway" in to the album, just like he said. Mixed tapes were also my "gateway" in to the good graces of many a girl. A good mixed tape was a powerful thing. We once had a Hubski music club in which we did a music exchange. The idea was that you had to make a physical mixed tape or cd and exchange it with your partner. It was awesome, we should do it again. Also, to Tweedys point about an album giving you two different experiences via sides, this is so true and it really comes in handy these days. Tonight, I listened to the Shins Port of Morrow and at the end of the first side, had to take a break because it was time to put the kid to sleep. But I didn't feel like I was interrupting anything by doing so. Afterwards, I put on some headphones and finished the other side. Listening to full albums is such a better experience than just listening to playlists or mixes. It's like reading a novel as opposed to just a chapter.