The shuffle mentality vs the full album

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-05-2010, 08:12 AM

Depends on how good the album is obviously.

Isn't this a stupid question really?

You really think people have a set way of listening to different albums of varying quality?

mrguy · 06-06-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Depends on how good the album is obviously.

Isn't this a stupid question really?

You really think people have a set way of listening to different albums of varying quality?

I asked because my friend said she never listens to full albums. I gave her an album and when I aksed her if she had listened to it she had said she hadn't cause she doesn't listen to full albums. She asked me to tell her a few songs to listen to.

I can't understand that mentality, but I couldn't come up with any real argument against it.

That's why I ask.

The Fascinating Turnip · 06-06-2010, 08:55 AM

I think you could've found a better way to ask. More options poll-wise perhaps.
I'll have to go with a bit of both.
I listen to full albums predominantly; but lately I've been having trouble deciphering the mood I'm in, and shuffle is great for that. There's nothing wrong with shuffle.

Goblin Tears · 06-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

Depends on how good the album is obviously.

Isn't this a stupid question really?

You really think people have a set way of listening to different albums of varying quality?

Please, don't be so rude to the OP for asking a simple question. People DO have different approaches to their listening sessions....

For me, it depends on my mood. When I'm listening to a new artist, I generally try and listen to the album from start to finish. Same case with albums I really love...I also 'shuffle' when I'm in the mood for it, especially with random pop tunes I like.

View Poll Results: The shuffle mentality vs the full album experience
shuffle mentality; I Pick and chose my favourite songs, and hit "shuffle"	9	20.93%
I can only listen to the full album	21	48.84%
Other (just in case there is another option)	13	30.23%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2010, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,626	Depends on how good the album is obviously. Isn't this a stupid question really? You really think people have a set way of listening to different albums of varying quality? __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

06-06-2010, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	I think you could've found a better way to ask. More options poll-wise perhaps. I'll have to go with a bit of both. I listen to full albums predominantly; but lately I've been having trouble deciphering the mood I'm in, and shuffle is great for that. There's nothing wrong with shuffle.