"There's a particular kind of focus that happens when you're record hunting. Your brain gets quiet. Your hands do the thinking. Flip, flip, flip, through album art, spines, names you love, names you forgot you loved."
"Hovering over this outing the whole time, of course, was the simple fact that these things cost money-real money. Like, an-average-of-$30-each money, which is no small price for something I could listen to on any streaming platform."
"The easy answer is one you already know: A record is reassuringly not the insubstantial electromagnetic waves that emanate from your phone and travel to your AirPods in streaming; a record is a physical manifestation of music."
Record hunting creates a unique focus, allowing individuals to connect with music physically. A visit to Rough Trade in Manhattan highlights the experience of searching through vinyl records. Despite the high cost of records compared to streaming, the physicality of vinyl offers a reassuring alternative. This experience resonates with Gen Z, who grew up in the streaming era, emphasizing the significance of owning music in a tangible form.
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