When I buy an album, I first listen to it in the order that it was sequenced. For me, an album is like a museum and the artist is like the tour guide. They want to show you the exhibits in a way that flows naturally. If you feel adventurous and want to wander on your own for a bit, you can turn on shuffle. However, concept albums like The Wall seem to sound better if they're played in order because the main narrative remains in tact. That's not to say it can't be listened to on shuffle. Having "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2" next to "Run Like Hell" is perfectly fine. I think shuffle works best if you want a fresh take on an album you've listened to many times. Variety is the spice of life.
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