When i was younger i would occasionally get music on the form of a cassette tape. Since i didn’t have a formal allowance this would depend on being somewhere with my mom while shopping and begging to get a cassette.

At this time in the 80’s i think the parental music warning was already in place, or even if it wasn’t, the ability to get something depending upon what the title and cover art. I remember one debate between a demonic looking Dio cover and Motley Crue Girls Girls Girls. I ended up getting the Motley Crue cassette.

In any event getting only the occasional cassette meant that i listened to it alot and thoroughly. This had the added benefit of increasing my enjoyment of it (see my Medium post where i discuss the Top 40 effect and the same concept of this post…

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In the era of streaming we don’t rarely listen to an entire album and have way too much available. I postulate that this leads to a decrease in our enjoyment

When I commuted in Chicago with my CD collection and before my unlimited streaming plan and just as Spotify and podcasts were getting popular..) I would relisten to CD”s over and over.. or have the radio. Don Ross- Passion Session was one in particular.

Repeat listening is that it can increase your enjoyment. Also alot of memories become linked to it.