How I approach things depends, but normally I listen to first few tracks (3 at most 4) and maybe one towards the end if it has an interesting title. Some stuff I get from blogs though I listen to every song. But when I say listen to the songs I don't mean all the way through, songs are normally simple enough to be able to get an idea of them by listening to a bit of the verse and chorus. And in some cases the song might sound so generic I might be able to see where it is going from the start. I think the more I look through the better for me, so for most things they have one chance (if I know the style anyway as popular music is normally quite simple). But songs I do like have to prove it for a second time after an interval as well.
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When I purchase a lot of albums at the same time, I put them in front of my record player and let them lie there until I've listened to them carefully - after that I'll transfer the music to my laptop, and THEN I'll 'allow' myself to put them in my record cabinet. That's my way of making sure that I don't forget or miss out on any cool music....
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To be honest, I just download the records I bought.
I'm not going trough the trouble to record them to my PC (altough it is always set up & ready to do so hear) as I will play the record if I want quality either way. I just have all my music on my PC to be able to share it easily or to have a quick listen. |
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Usually when I'm listening to new music I'm either on the web or reading a magazine. I find listening to new music while studying or working on an assignment very distractive as I end up focusing on the music.
I try not to get too much music on the one go. When I get something new I like to listen to it as soon as possible and listen to it a few times to really take it in. Too much new music at once can be a bit too daunting and overwhelming. |
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In that case I also record them to my PC. And share them, obviously! May be illegal, but I like to share good music that no one can find :) |
i just listen to all my new acquisitions end to end
and continue the next day if I can't finish all in a day |
I will generally make a compilation disc featuring two or three songs of my most recent purchases that way I can get a taste of each album without having to carry them around with me. These days most of my music listening is when I'm driving in my car.
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I put all my new music I buy/download on a playlist called "unrated." Then I steadily work through it in alphabetical order, or whatever I feel like listening to at any given time. I will listen to everything at least once or twice, and then eventually rate it.
Right now that list is 1.2 days long. It's gonna take a while. |
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