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Yes. Including the haptic + visual element of searching for the next one when going through the sleeves. CDs at least still had that, while digital file lists a
by ano-ther 3y ago
Yes. Including the haptic + visual element of searching for the next one when going through the sleeves. CDs at least still had that, while digital file lists are just much harder to navigate.
(This is also why I keep buying physical books despite enjoying the convenience of an e-reader)
- dylan604 3y agoctrl+f in the list is still a lot easier to find something even if just file name, but most systems use id3 tags so artist/track/album are accessible.
- nine_k 3y agoCtrl+F is efficient. Fingering through disks and books is visceral. The latter is a special pleasure for some, and an easier way to orient in a multitude. (Not for me, but I can appreciate the difference all right.)
- dylan604 3y agoDon't get me wrong, I love digging through crates of vinyl. There were times where one might find oneself with insufficient funds for new vinyl. There was something quite satisfying to walk through all of the 12"s in the crate and play all of the B-sides of the 12"s that you didn't play because the A-side was always the one you turned to. It was just like going to the record store, but at home. Can't recreate that by scrolling through a file listing. I'm all about that physical experience, but doesn't mean one can't admit the pros of another format.