Anyone listen to entire albums?

There are of course popular albums that feature tunes that take up an entire side or tunes that run together. I guess if one’s tastes inclined toward am radio and singles-oriented Pop, one might be more inclined to buy albums for the hits. Best of compilations no doubt hold great appeal for such listeners. In the late 60’s, 70’s, I just happened to know more people focused on fm radio and entire albums, so I was swayed in the same direction. While I’ve made plenty of cd equivalents of "mix tapes" for others, I very rarely listen to them.  Equally strong cases might be made for the virtue of variety as well as sustained absorption in a particular mood/theme. Faced with a buffet table, do you take a spoonful of as many different dishes as possible, or choose full portions of just a few that share a common flavor profile?

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I only stream and I only stream complete albums.

I listen to CDs exclusively and I almost always listen to the whole album. I was a greatest hits fan, but after learning they are usually heavily compressed, I started buying the artist’s albums with the best dynamic range and I have been enjoying the hits and the deep cuts. It’s like being in high school all over again. But, with a much better system!

I often listen to complete albums these days. I didn't when first started streaming but now I find myself frequently letting the whole album play, and then my streaming service starts guessing what I want to hear next. I notice it never plays a complete album after the album I selected is finished. I think that's a good thing. It has led to some discoveries.

I listen to the whole album 90% of the time and like others have said, I rarely listen to the extras that are added.