When You Buy The Whole Album And Only Like One Song.

@stuartk 

I have no problem with what other's like to listen. For me, it just doesn't move me. I've never really cared for female vocals but I tried to see what it might do over a good system. Again, it just doesn't move me.I like some jazz IE David Sanborn, Lee Ritenaur, & Joe Sample. But i suspect this is as much Pop as jazz. Even Dire Straits doesn't move me . But its mostly due to the melancholy nature of the vocals IMO. This doesn't mean that I do not acknowledge their ability. But it doesn't connect with me. And I'm sure there is music which I love which others don't get either

However there does seem to be an inordinate love for female vocals & jazz among audiophiles. Because of my curiosity, this sparks my question of whether the OP (and others) are listening to it because it is the "in thing" to do. Or do they truly like it. If the later, then great. You seem to fit that group.

lg1, 

I have to chuckle regarding the Billy Cobham 'Spectrum' album.

The only tune I can listen to on that album is 'Snoopy's Search/Red Baron'.

Nearly 50 years later, it is still the only cut on the album worth my time.

Different strokes for different folks.

Yeah, I agree about 45's. I've got a shoe box of them.

Man, you must have some big feet!

Streaming is essentially free if you choose. There is a free version of Spotify (with ads). It can be a great tool for discovery and listening before buying. As an example, if you find an "album" that is interesting to you, search for the album on Spotify. Click on the album, and you'll get a list of tracks, including how many times each track has been streamed. You'll often see that a popular track has been streamed many times more than the other tracks on the album. Spot check of few of the tracks. If you like them, stream the whole album. If you spot check the most popular tracks, and still don't like the album, move on. Lastly, if you like the album, buy it on your favorite format. I've added a lot of newer vinyl to my collection after first trying it on Spotify.

@artemus_5 

"I have no problem with what other's like to listen. For me, it just doesn't move me"

Sorry if I somehow gave you the impression that I perceived you as having a problem with what others listen to. That actually never crossed my mind. Your post did not strike me as critical or negative. It goes without saying that we all have our personal likes and dislikes, for which no-one can be faulted. 

"However there does seem to be an inordinate love for female vocals & jazz among audiophiles". 

I don't hang with many audiophiles so you may well be right. Here on the forum, I have definitely gotten the impression that female vocals are a popular listening preference. However, I haven't gotten the same impression when it comes to Jazz. Fusion, perhaps but Bop, Hard Bop, Post-Bop, Modal, etc? Not so much. Maybe a bunch of guys will chime in here and identify themselves as passionate Jazz fans.  That would be great, from my perspective!