I do have to say there is something innately refreshing about putting on a vinyl record, and not having my listening habits tracked by an algorithm.
The other day, I happened to have some cash in my pocket and used that to buy a coffee, instead of using Apple Pay.
It almost felt like I was a spy buying something on the black market. Nothing being tracked, nothing to indicate I bought anything. It felt dangerous. It felt cool.
It was exactly how things were <10 years ago. What a thrill.