Good Thread. Follow through on the idea of listening to alternative radio stations on your computer. There is some great stuff out there for the finding. You can even link-up with European Stations, video included if you have DSL.
Also, if you have lots of CDs, try mixing them up and just keep playing from the top. My car has a CD player with cartridges that hold 6 CDs and i have three cartridges. A while ago I mixed up my whole collection and I just keep exchanging CDs. I drive alot and, by the time I get to the 'third' cartridge, I can't easily remember what is coming next so it is a pleasant surprize.
Finally, get yourself Satellite TV (I have Dish) and listen to the CDs. No commercials, and they show the playlist. Rock, Light Classical, Hip-hop, just about everything. Especially on Dish, the folks who program the Blues are outstanding.
Also, if you have lots of CDs, try mixing them up and just keep playing from the top. My car has a CD player with cartridges that hold 6 CDs and i have three cartridges. A while ago I mixed up my whole collection and I just keep exchanging CDs. I drive alot and, by the time I get to the 'third' cartridge, I can't easily remember what is coming next so it is a pleasant surprize.
Finally, get yourself Satellite TV (I have Dish) and listen to the CDs. No commercials, and they show the playlist. Rock, Light Classical, Hip-hop, just about everything. Especially on Dish, the folks who program the Blues are outstanding.