The streaming revolution.

@devinplombier 

In my view, the gluttony it shoves down your throat not only makes you feel like you’re a duck being groomed for foie gras,

I don't know what streaming service you are using, but mine doesn't shove anything down my throat. It serves up precisely what I request. 

but it also strips the music of all the small things that give it its value

Such as?

We all use streaming differently. I mostly select the albums I want to hear. No playlists. Not looking to be directed to other albums. 

Streaming is convenient and the ability it gives you to discover new music is amazing.
Downside is - the remastered albums are a hit or miss. Depending on what you want to listen to. I’ve heard new vinyl reissues from original tapes mastered by a few skillful dudes that will smoke the streaming versions even if they’re high res. 

@devinplombier “To me streaming is another conduit for music, with its own set of pluses and minuses - nothing more and nothing less.”

Absolutely. I use Vinyl, Qobuz and a local library of rips, downloads, etc. They each have advantages and disadvantages. I wouldn’t be without any of them.

Agree for me the big change started with the iPod.  I was able to bring all my music with me anywhere without having to make a mixtape or fill a portable CD holder with my favorite discs.  Streaming takes it to the next level playing almost any song on almost any device.  Love when my kids or grandkids ask for a song they like and I a play it at home, in the car or on the boat.  It helps us connect through music which is a joy.