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How do you listen to new music?

Yesterday I stopped in at a local Borders that is closing. They were selling all music at 50% off so I purchased 8 cds. Add these to 3 cds I just received from Amazon and I have a lot of new music to digest.
My normal MO is to load a new cd and listen all the way through. Unless it's a total turn-off I'll listen at least two more times in the next couple days. This gives me a feel for the music and will determine where it goes in my play cycle.
I own 1,000+ cds and own many of them have been listened to only once. There are many Agon members with music collections that make mine seem miniscule. Listening to eleven new cds will take some time and starting this process made me wonder how others listen to newly acquired music.
timrhu
timrhu OP
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I was buying 25-30 CDs a month and never got to know any albums like I used to as a youth. Niacin

Exactly. I know I am missing some good music that requires work to appreciate. A lot of my favorite music was deemed unworthy on the first few listens. Some music needs time to grow on you.
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gammajo
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I am surprised by how many listen first in the car. One of my greatest pleasures is to listen the first time with full attention over the good stereo, savoring all the new sound and creativity - unless it is terrible, but even then I listen through as many CD's and LP's I keep for one awesome song and never listen to the rest of the disc after the first time or two.
inna
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I listen to the entire album once in the main system. Yes, some music grows on you, but if I don't like it at the first listen it won't. The tracks I really like get recorded on my Nak deck and I listen to these compilations. I should be in the mood and have time for vinyl and don't listen to it too often. With cds it is even easier, aside from slight noise there is no drop in quality in my system when I make a recording. I use the best tapes, and in fact usually the tape sounds better to my ear. Also, when recording I can adjust the balance and make it sound louder than discs. I don't keep cds if I only like a track or two unless they are difficult to replace.
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