tl;dr: Author doesn't like algorithmic recommendations. Also, UI updates are confusing. Summary (thanks, Kagi!): > a recent app update altered its interface,

tl;dr: Author doesn't like algorithmic recommendations. Also, UI updates are confusing. Summary (thanks, Kagi!): > a recent app update altered its interface, making it harder to navigate Spotify constantly change their interface ever so slightly. I personally often like the changes. I sometimes can't find things. This is a really valid point of criticism, but not something everyone agrees is a bad thing. > app shifts towards promoting playlists and algorithmically generated content over traditional albums OK, this is the real reason. I like the algorithmic recommendations. It helps me discover electronic music which has a high similarity. When algorithmic recommendations are not sufficient, and I have actual time on my hand to explore music, I browse the "Artists like this one..." directory, old-school style. I mostly play "Liked songs" and explore recommendations on adventurous days. > corporate profit over user experience Isn't really an argument. > feel increasingly alienated from their music, with algorithms dictating listening habits If argument does not sound convincing, repeat the argument. > diminishes the significance of entire albums To be more precise, Spotify is changing the reward mechanism to favor singles over albums: https://www.grizzlybeatz.com/lofi-hip-hop-blog/why-releasing-singles-instead-of-albums-on-spotify-can-be-beneficial https://www.grizzlybeatz.com/lofi-hip-hop-blog/why-releasing... I'm not convinced it's just a bad thing. The landscape is changing. People still make albums if they feel like it.