Fascinating... I guess I am a rare bird. But, of course, the bird is the word.
I listen to both sides of a record only the very first time and rarely afterwords. I get a sense of the vibe of the side and play one or the other depending on mood (and guests) forever afterword. When a side ends I assess the mood and, generally speaking, I am so inspired by that music I want to explore another record to push that envelope or completely change tack. Sometimes the mood does lead to flipping sides. Sometimes. I did that yesterday once.
Digital is a whole other story but does still includes listening to the full album the very first time. In fact, I now wish Roon had an option to display and play as album sides.
I listen to both sides of a record only the very first time and rarely afterwords. I get a sense of the vibe of the side and play one or the other depending on mood (and guests) forever afterword. When a side ends I assess the mood and, generally speaking, I am so inspired by that music I want to explore another record to push that envelope or completely change tack. Sometimes the mood does lead to flipping sides. Sometimes. I did that yesterday once.
Digital is a whole other story but does still includes listening to the full album the very first time. In fact, I now wish Roon had an option to display and play as album sides.