Like a lot here, i'm from the vinyl generation..2 sides, you put it on and let it play. The typical vibe was great opener (cue the goose bumps), the "singles" followed, ballad at track 4, great closing album track before you flipped it over delved into side 2 where some bands indulged. A record was an experience (and the art was a part of it).

I'm so glad I had that experience and connection with music. When I pick up say UFO's Obsession, just looking at that cover presents a vibe, thoughts, feelings. Sure I was younger, impressionable etc. But kids today are simply not having the long-lasting experience from the type of connection us 60's and 70's babies had..and its a shame. Now, in 2012, there is a slew of cracking records, blinders that I love, but do have the connection? No, for the reasons many of you pointed out above. H.E.A.T is a cracker..but i've barely (by comparison to the past) listened to it!

Aside from the technology / internet having changed the relationship with music, that "instant fix" is something some bands, and certainly the record co.s are all too aware of. There is WAY TO MUCH being released. Frontiers release schedule is crazy at times. Its no wonder many people torrent or only buy a few tracks off of each release! Its happened, it ain't going to change soon. But I do hope, somehow they discover a way / some great incentive that once again means you have to / want to buy music, and therefore appreciate it more.



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