The one change that worked: I’ve ditched streaming for CDs – and fallen in love with music all over again
theguardian.comPublished: 5/19/2025
Summary
The author describes their journey of giving up Spotify after growing tired of its obscure recommendations and subscription costs. They’ve since reverted to buying CDs, embracing the joy of holding physical music, listening to favorite albums repeatedly, and appreciating album artwork. This return to buying CDs allows them to avoid being overwhelmed by streaming suggestions and relive the nostalgic experience of owning music again.