Nostalgia for CDs resurfaces as CD sales unexpectedly rise in the mid-2020s, evoking memories of personal control over music playlists and sound quality.
The author reminisces about customizing CD playlists as a child in the 1990s, highlighting the joy of controlling song order and skipping undesirable tracks.
The shift towards a digitized music archive is contrasted with the hands-on experience of CDs, enabling personal control over music and playlists, unaware of broader industry changes.
The author reflects on the freedom and joy of reordering CD tracklists, likening it to transforming a carefully curated album into a chaotic, yet enjoyable, musical buffet.
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