The author doesn't differentiate between the contexts of music listening, but when you're at work and need concentration, in a bar, at a party, or doing a worko

The author doesn't differentiate between the contexts of music listening, but when you're at work and need concentration, in a bar, at a party, or doing a workout background music is great and playlists based on moods are on point. Personally I don't see the incompatibility with algorithmically generated playlists and appreciating every song being listened to when appropriate, in fact I find them great to discover new artists and songs, especially in niche genres.