The shuffle mentality vs the full album

Dr.Seussicide · 06-05-2010, 12:13 PM

I never use "Shuffle". Mainly because I am a major control freak and I like to listen to music in the order that I put forth. So shuffle is completely out of the question.

Dom · 06-05-2010, 12:18 PM

It all depends for me - sometimes I like having a random assortment of my favourite songs, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific artist or I really feel like listening to a particular album. Although overall, I probably use shuffle more, because most of the time I feel in the mood for a wide variety.

sidewinder · 06-05-2010, 01:09 PM

I chose other.

95% of the time I listen to full albums, and I never skip songs. But on occasion I like a bit of shuffle. Mainly on weekends when I'm at home and not sure how long I'll be around, just feel like hearing a variety of stuff.

simplephysics · 06-05-2010, 01:12 PM

I'm a fan of listening to the full album but I've got a rather spotty attention span or I'll just get plain bored with what I'm listening to and move on to something more enjoyable. I'm not a fan of random shuffling.

clutnuckle · 06-05-2010, 01:15 PM

Especially when first listening to an album, I listen it in full. It's the only way to properly judge something the first time. That's generally how I always do it, too. I only shuffle if I'm in the mood for it, but often I prefer to think of albums as statements as a whole.

Tea Supremacist · 06-05-2010, 01:19 PM

I have OCD issues with putting albums on shuffle. Even my 'random' playlists are in a particular order and God help anyone who dares to mess with them. It actually makes me a bit... cringey (best word I can come up with) if I hear an album I listen to a lot that somebody has got on shuffle.

Now I've just made myself out to sound like a proper nutter.

Violent & Funky · 06-05-2010, 01:43 PM

I like to listen to a new album all the way through the first few times, but once I'm comfortable with my favorites I often listen to three or four songs and then skip to a new album. Depends on other stuff like what else I'm doing too...

CanwllCorfe · 06-05-2010, 04:09 PM

I only listen to a full album if it really draws me in, which is rare.

I hardly ever enjoy full albums so when I'm loading up my iPhone with all the new stuff I only pick and choose the songs I enjoy. Even if I do enjoy the full album I will usually only listen to it from beginning to end once. I think this may come from the fact that most Electronica doesn't come out on albums. Even if it does I usually wait for them to be released in their full form (instead of 3-5 minutes they're 7-9).

I usually shuffle by genre because, chances are, I won't be in the mood for Trance and DSBM at the same time.

RVCA · 06-05-2010, 04:16 PM

I mostly listen to albums without shuffle. But whenever I'm listening to a playlist, shuffle it is.

Zer0 · 06-05-2010, 04:24 PM

I mostly listen to full albums but when i can't really decide what to listen to i usually do a shuffle. Sometimes i'd listen to a certain song on shuffle and decide to put on a full album by that band or even just a few select tracks. I also have a habit of skipping songs on shuffle and trying to find songs i'm in the right mood for.

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, 12:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	I never use "Shuffle". Mainly because I am a major control freak and I like to listen to music in the order that I put forth. So shuffle is completely out of the question. __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

06-05-2010, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dom Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 120	It all depends for me - sometimes I like having a random assortment of my favourite songs, but sometimes I'm in the mood for a specific artist or I really feel like listening to a particular album. Although overall, I probably use shuffle more, because most of the time I feel in the mood for a wide variety. __________________ Last.fm No more stories / are told today / I'm sorry / they washed away // No more stories / the world is grey / I'm tired / let's wash away.

06-05-2010, 01:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I chose other. 95% of the time I listen to full albums, and I never skip songs. But on occasion I like a bit of shuffle. Mainly on weekends when I'm at home and not sure how long I'll be around, just feel like hearing a variety of stuff. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

06-05-2010, 01:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tea Supremacist Like a fart in a trance Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chavham. Go on, Wiki it. Posts: 115	I have OCD issues with putting albums on shuffle. Even my 'random' playlists are in a particular order and God help anyone who dares to mess with them. It actually makes me a bit... cringey (best word I can come up with) if I hear an album I listen to a lot that somebody has got on shuffle. Now I've just made myself out to sound like a proper nutter. __________________ 'You got red on you...'

06-05-2010, 01:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	Especially when first listening to an album, I listen it in full. It's the only way to properly judge something the first time. That's generally how I always do it, too. I only shuffle if I'm in the mood for it, but often I prefer to think of albums as statements as a whole.

06-05-2010, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	I like to listen to a new album all the way through the first few times, but once I'm comfortable with my favorites I often listen to three or four songs and then skip to a new album. Depends on other stuff like what else I'm doing too... __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/ohio0808 sometimes I don't thrill you sometimes I think I'll kill you just don't let me fuck up will you 'cause when I need a friend it's still you

06-05-2010, 04:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I only listen to a full album if it really draws me in, which is rare. I hardly ever enjoy full albums so when I'm loading up my iPhone with all the new stuff I only pick and choose the songs I enjoy. Even if I do enjoy the full album I will usually only listen to it from beginning to end once. I think this may come from the fact that most Electronica doesn't come out on albums. Even if it does I usually wait for them to be released in their full form (instead of 3-5 minutes they're 7-9). I usually shuffle by genre because, chances are, I won't be in the mood for Trance and DSBM at the same time. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

06-05-2010, 04:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
RVCA （￣ー￣） Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,270	I mostly listen to albums without shuffle. But whenever I'm listening to a playlist, shuffle it is.

06-05-2010, 04:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I mostly listen to full albums but when i can't really decide what to listen to i usually do a shuffle. Sometimes i'd listen to a certain song on shuffle and decide to put on a full album by that band or even just a few select tracks. I also have a habit of skipping songs on shuffle and trying to find songs i'm in the right mood for. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound