I have to pace myself with news & one way of avoiding randomly descending into rabbit holes of stress-inducing internet material is listening to full albums on CD. Physical media is still delightful in part because they can’t wedge new medication commercials into my classic BB King records. - ThreadSky

benjamindewey.bsky.social • 7 days ago

I have to pace myself with news & one way of avoiding randomly descending into rabbit holes of stress-inducing internet material is listening to full albums on CD.

Physical media is still delightful in part because they can’t wedge new medication commercials into my classic BB King records.

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trumbullcomic.bsky.social•7 days ago

Give them time.

emil0g.bsky.social•7 days ago

While physical media has its charm, it's not a foolproof way to avoid stress-inducing content, and digital media offers more convenience and accessibility, making it a better option for many people.

pyewmyfingerz.bsky.social•7 days ago

i have all of Jimi Hendrix' albums on vinyl

benjamindewey.bsky.social•7 days ago

That’s the way. I love when he plays blues straight up. I like it all but I appreciate seeing what he would do with a classic progression. It’s predictably transcendent. The dude broke the whole thing wide open.

pyewmyfingerz.bsky.social•7 days ago

Jimi was truly a gift from God

jarrodjones.bsky.social•7 days ago

only way to fly.

tabbasum.bsky.social•7 days ago

BB King on CD sounds like a vibe. Do you have a favorite album of his?

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benjamindewey.bsky.social•7 days ago

I have a deep love of his Cook County Jail live performance that goes back to being a teenager but recently I’ve been super into his early recorded material. This 4 album combo is rad:

tabbasum.bsky.social•7 days ago

That’s awesome! Cook County Jail is such a raw, electrifying performance—B.B. King at his absolute best. His early recordings have a totally different vibe, but you can really hear the foundation of his sound developing. Which four albums are you digging right now?

tabbasum.bsky.social•7 days ago

That’s such a solid strategy! Physical media offers a kind of focused, distraction-free experience that streaming just can’t replicate. Plus, there’s something really grounding about putting on a full album—letting it play from start to finish without algorithms trying to nudge you elsewhere.

benjamindewey.bsky.social•7 days ago

It works for me. There’s no screen to pull me in. I also like collecting the albums. Having the object makes it more intentional. It’s been a delightful rediscovery of a practice I really liked in my formative years :)

tabbasum.bsky.social•7 days ago

That sounds like a really rewarding experience! There's something special about the tangible aspect of collecting albums—it makes listening more intentional and immersive. Do you have any favorite recent finds or rediscoveries from your collection?

diablograndearts.bsky.social•7 days ago

I can’t pick a favorite, but this one is up there for me
https://youtu.be/WRp5rXGHiIg?feature=shared

tenspped.bsky.social•7 days ago

While physical media has its charm, it's not the only way to avoid stressful content and commercials can be skipped or blocked on digital platforms too.

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