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This is a normal post I can create my own playlists using my record collection
which has tracks and artists not represented on Spotify. I can select any of the songs I own to listen to at will, whenever I want.

I have to question the sanity of anyone defending this dystopian Black Mirror of music.

UOK hon?
(, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 14:33, Reply)
This is a normal post I listen to streaming services because it gives me an opportunity to discover new music/be reminded of artists I've forgotten about
without having to listen to the intolerable presenters and overplayed post-punk wank that has become so synonymous with so much of contemporary BBC6 Music's airtime.

I also have an extensive collection of Hi-Res digitally archived vinyl which I can listen to in the comfort of my own home. But there's really no good reason to transfer all those files over to my phone to listen to on the move. They're far too large and even my 'good' wireless headphones won't do them justice. If I'm walking to the shop/commuting to work/going for a run/doing just about anything other than leaning back, shutting my eyes and losing myself in the Music, streaming services make the whole experience much more convenient.

It's comparable to Netflix vs. Blu-ray for me. If I just feel like sticking on some light entertainment, or fancy watching a movie after work, I'll fire up Plex or one of my streaming services. If I want to really experience a film, then I'll fire up the Blu-ray player.

Maybe you just need to get with the times, Grandad.
(, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 15:55, Reply)
This is a normal post If you're only going to create fossilised playlists of tracks you already own then maybe it's pointless
But you could try discovery tools like Spotify's Discover Weekly, which is surprisingly good. And then go and buy your fav discoveries in 78 rpm form
(, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 17:05, Reply)
This is a normal post Or if you're birb, wax cylinder.

(, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 20:05, Reply)
This is a normal post Umm... Actually... I do have a wax cylinder collection. About... 4 or 5 ice cream cartons of them.
And about 4.5 metres of 78s, and about a quarter of a mile of vinyl.

Youtube seems to have almost everything these days. Spotify creates fossilised playlists of tracks it already owns, then makes it inconvenient for me to listen to what I want.
(, Tue 1 Feb 2022, 21:07, Reply)