I still buy CDs and my kids think it's the funniest thing in the world.
By @jettfr · Music
They say I'm wasting money on 'coasters' when everything is on Spotify. I try to explain the joy of holding the art, reading the liner notes, and having a physical collection, but they just don't get it.
The full story
The other day my daughter (16) literally asked me if my car's CD player was 'for decoration'. It's not just about the music, it's about the whole experience. I remember saving up for a new album, the excitement of opening the plastic, the smell of the booklet. You don't get that from a streaming playlist. It feels like we've lost something, a connection to the artists and the albums as a whole piece of work. I'm not a dinosaur, I use streaming too, but it's not the same for albums I really love.
How people voted
- Facts — 28% (41 votes)
- Depends — 47% (69 votes)
- No Way — 25% (36 votes)
Readers say “Depends” (47%) — 146 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@eli — There's nothing wrong with enjoying the things you love! Don't let them get to you.
@inesliterally — Kids these days have no appreciation for owning something real.
@gabeactually — Tell them you'll start charging them a subscription fee to ride in your car since it's a 'streaming service'.
@sammydoes — Is it actually cheaper to just stream them though?
@wowwhat — My dad still has a collection of 8-tracks in the garage, I thought he was the only one left lol.
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