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This is a great discussion, but I gotta tell ya, while I enjoy the hobby very much this second time around, I do miss the "process" of the past. There was a bit more anticipation, surprise, it had more of a "waiting for Christmas morning" feel to it. You either heard about new releases or artists on the radio or read about them in Rolling Stone..........a magazine. When you heard something new you liked, it was more of a "moment" and then you had to wait for more information. You had to wait for a record release, then you had to leave your house to buy it, which was usually more of a pilgrimage with friends to the local record store followed by pizza and endless discussions about whatever you just picked up.

My local Tower Records was "The Place" to hang out at on a Friday night, lots of people, lots of new music and lots of great conversations. The ease in which we get and consume music today, in my opinion, took something away from all of this. Streaming is a wonderful thing, don't get me wrong, but in some ways, it's too simple, you don't have to really put anything into the process, you dial up whatever and their entire discography is there in your earbuds. I love technology, always have, and maybe it's my age as well, I've lived through Vinyl, 8-Tracks, tapes, CD's and back to vinyl, lol.

Imports were a big deal "back in my day" and hearing bands from the UK for the 1st time was an event in and of itself, the world got smaller and we lost something along the way. Not saying what we have now is bad, but there's a lot to be said for the ways of the past. And to tie this into the discussion at hand, there is NO new music without the music of the past, nothing now a days is completely "new" and that's fine. The art, is taking inspiration from the past and present and making it your own, in your own new way
 
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AnthonyI said:
This is a great discussion, but I gotta tell ya, while I enjoy the hobby very much this second time around, I do miss the "process" of the past. There was a bit more anticipation, surprise, it had more of a "waiting for Christmas morning" feel to it. You either heard about new releases or artists on the radio or read about them in Rolling Stone..........a magazine. When you heard something new you liked, it was more of a "moment" and then you had to wait for more information. You had to wait for a record release, then you had to leave your house to buy it, which was usually more of a pilgrimage with friends to the local record store followed by pizza and endless discussions about whatever you just picked up.

My local Tower Records was "The Place" to hang out at on a Friday night, lots of people, lots of new music and lots of great conversations. The ease in which we get and consume music today, in my opinion, took something away from all of this. Streaming is a wonderful thing, don't get me wrong, but in some ways, it's too simple, you don't have to really put anything into the process, you dial up whatever and their entire discography is there in your earbuds. I love technology, always have, and maybe it's my age as well, I've lived through Vinyl, 8-Tracks, tapes, CD's and back to vinyl, lol.

Imports were a big deal "back in my day" and hearing bands from the UK for the 1st time was an event in and of itself, the world got smaller and we lost something along the way. Not saying what we have now is bad, but there's a lot to be said for the ways of the past. And to tie this into the discussion at hand, there is NO new music without the music of the past, nothing now a days is completely "new" and that's fine. The art, is taking inspiration from the past and present and making it your own, in your own new way
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I think this is why I refrain from listening to stuff I’ve ordered on vinyl (for the most part) until I have the vinyl.

It’s also what causes me to despise (and therefore) order less from Amazon. Forcing me to go to the shop every couple of weeks or so. It costs a little bit more but it’s more fun. The continuous onslaught of records at the door was exhausting.

It’s also why I keep magnolia and order everything Colemine produces despite having a largeish collection. It keeps it fresh and sends me down paths I don’t expect.

I also listen to more music than I ever have in my life. I got exhausted trying to keep up with everything that was new and now just hope the fine folks here and at my shop point out the stuff I need to know.
 
Lee Newman said:
I think this is why I refrain from listening to stuff I’ve ordered on vinyl (for the most part) until I have the vinyl.

It’s also what causes me to despise (and therefore) order less from Amazon. Forcing me to go to the shop every couple of weeks or so. It costs a little bit more but it’s more fun. The continuous onslaught of records at the door was exhausting.

It’s also why I keep magnolia and order everything Colemine produces despite having a largeish collection. It keeps it fresh and sends me down paths I don’t expect.

I also listen to more music than I ever have in my life. I got exhausted trying to keep up with everything that was new and now just hope the fine folks here and at my shop point out the stuff I need to know.
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Yep I go in blind for most of my things...makes it more enjoyable for me;)
 
Crabbers said:
Yep I go in blind for most of my things...makes it more enjoyable for me;)
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Curious, with this approach, how many duds do you get? I mean I think I have a total of four records that I don’t imagine myself ever being like, hey I want to listen to that:
  • The Brad Sucks comp from Feedbands
  • Judah and the Lion - Pep Talks
  • Bret Dennen’s First album
  • Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold
Three of those were curated additions.
 
Lee Newman said:
Curious, with this approach, how many duds do you get? I mean I think I have a total of four records that I don’t imagine myself ever being like, hey I want to listen to that:
  • The Brad Sucks comp from Feedbands
  • Judah and the Lion - Pep Talks
  • Bret Dennen’s First album
  • Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold
Three of those were curated additions.
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I don't mind the occasional blind buy, but with the cost of albums and the want list I already have, I usually end up doing at least a couple second sampling of half the tracks on an album before buying. Just to see if it at least peaks my interest enough.
 
Lee Newman said:
Curious, with this approach, how many duds do you get? I mean I think I have a total of four records that I don’t imagine myself ever being like, hey I want to listen to that:
  • The Brad Sucks comp from Feedbands
  • Judah and the Lion - Pep Talks
  • Bret Dennen’s First album
  • Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold
Three of those were curated additions.
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Only a few and those will get PIFd...I only listen to them digitally after I listen to them on vinyl. Like last night camping, streamed new Keys and Black Pumas atleast 5 times each ;)
 
Crabbers said:
Only a few and those will get PIFd...I only listen to them digitally after I listen to them on vinyl. Like last night camping, streamed new Keys and Black Pumas atleast 5 times each ;)
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I’m quite smitten with the new Black Keys, May have to pick it up at some point.
 
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