Giving artists control of that visual element has to be an intentional way to make the music "stickier". Physical albums had artwork and literature to help a li

Giving artists control of that visual element has to be an intentional way to make the music "stickier". Physical albums had artwork and literature to help a listener get to know an artist. Showing lyrics, music videos, visuals, and other elements may not matter to some listeners, but it definitely is not a mere annoyance.