In the pristine digital world that we live in, how is it possible that some would prefer their music on vinyl records? Chris Stevens of CNet puts it nicely:

“It’s likely that the tactile joy of owning a physical object that represents your attachment to a band is infinitely more enjoyable than entering a credit card number into iTunes. Not to mention the fun of manipulating turntable technology to play vinyl, that sense of physical control of the medium.”

From an NPR bit last week:

“It’s always been more personal, so much more tangible than a CD. The size, the look, the gatefold, you get to watch it go around, you know what I mean. It’s, what’s the word,. . . interactive.”

For some, it seems, it’s not about just listening to music—it’s about engaging with your music and experiencing music on more than just an audible level. For them, music should involve all of the senses, not just that of hearing.

Could it be that technology, no matter how advanced, will only succeed if it solves our complex emotional needs rather than just our technical needs?

What other fun or meaningful experiences has technology “relieved” us of?