I definitely have a similar experience with initial repetition for new albums and burning them into my memory. I used to manage all my FLAC files in a similar manner, but the benefits stopped outweighing the costs as my library grew larger.
I think the generational aspect of age and preference for singles vs. full albums probably has some correlation, but I mostly grew up in the age when mp3 players picked up (I'm 27) and I'm definitely part of the latter.
For a more intentional listening experience, I prefer enjoying a full album from front to back too. Many artists I listen to have songs that directly feed into each other or motifs that recur throughout so a front-to-back listening experience is the best way to fully appreciate the composition.
Sometimes though, I just want to jam to a specific song to fit the vibe :)
I definitely have a similar experience with initial repetition for new albums and burning them into my memory. I used to manage all my FLAC files in a similar manner, but the benefits stopped outweighing the costs as my library grew larger.
I think the generational aspect of age and preference for singles vs. full albums probably has some correlation, but I mostly grew up in the age when mp3 players picked up (I'm 27) and I'm definitely part of the latter.
For a more intentional listening experience, I prefer enjoying a full album from front to back too. Many artists I listen to have songs that directly feed into each other or motifs that recur throughout so a front-to-back listening experience is the best way to fully appreciate the composition.
Sometimes though, I just want to jam to a specific song to fit the vibe :)