I feel like the essential property of the resurgence of tapes and records is simple joy and fascination with the technology and its aesthetics. As such, it bypa

I feel like the essential property of the resurgence of tapes and records is simple joy and fascination with the technology and its aesthetics. As such, it bypasses any tests of practicality or superiority. We don't need to talk about audiophiles since they've always been insane. 8 track sucks butt for other reasons. Shit durability and not reliable at all. Cassette tape but worse in every way, there's nothing really to look at, and frankly a brief blip in the story of home media. But reaching back even further, reel to reel is now prized and expensive. Simple, reliable, and visually stunning. These things aren't competing with Spotify or whatever at all. They're enjoyed alongside. I don't know who you're thinking of that hates CDs. They're maybe not catching as much interest, but hate? Not seeing it.