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Artists Urge Fans to Experience Albums, Not Playlists

2/22/2026

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Streaming services promote algorithm-driven playlists, shaping how audiences access music and discover new artists.
Many artists want listeners to experience music as intended by playing entire albums in order, a practice exemplified by Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and The Who's Tommy, seeking a narrative flow and emotional arc.
The article emphasizes experiencing music as a cohesive whole rather than in isolated tracks.

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Story summary

Streaming services promote algorithm-driven playlists, shaping how audiences access music and discover new artists.
Many artists want listeners to experience music as intended by playing entire albums in order, a practice exemplified by Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and The Who's Tommy, seeking a narrative flow and emotional arc.
The article emphasizes experiencing music as a cohesive whole rather than in isolated tracks.