For years, I have listened to music almost exclusively as complete albums, from start to finish, without skipping tracks. The albums have always felt like complete works of art that shouldn't be broken up. However, this habit has also made my listening experience rather one-sided.
Recently, though, I've embraced randomness. I've been listening without a plan, on shuffle. It has been a pleasant surprise. Music feels more alive when I don't know what's coming next. You might be hit full force by an old song, or stopped in your tracks by a new discovery.
I'm not dismissing albums, but I now allow myself to do things differently sometimes. To listen more freely.
