RE: Squaring the Circle: The art of the album
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I have a few vinyl records, but most of that is before my time lol. I'll have to make do with CDs, which aren't quite the same, but at least they are still a physical item. Something to open, to hold, to read while listening to the album.
And I'm still very much a fan of the 'album', as a complete body of work to be appreciated in its entirety. I don't think spotify and youtube playlists allow people to enjoy the music in the same way, constantly jumping from random song to random song.
There is nothing like choosing a interesting looking cover and buying on a whim, it can be hit and miss, but some of my fave albums where chosen on the strength of the cover and nothing more
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Some of my early experience of music were my mum's 45s of Elvis and the Everly Brothers. I even had some 78s. The CD was magical when it came along, but I didn't get a player until I was in my 20s. I was not a massive record buyer, but still have a stack of vinyl. I have acquired a few new discs in recent years, but those are more as collectables.
yep my parents had some records, mum had Cliff Richard, Michael Jackson and Everly Brothers, my Dad had Iron Maiden and Deep Purple.... Dad had better taste haha!
I still buy CDs regularly, and I still think CD is the most accesable format... Vinyl has the nostalgia factor for sure, but I think lots of people buy it to be 'trendy'. The idea of Spotify and streaming annoys the hell out of me. CDs for the win!