Hyped & Deceived: The Physical Media Comeback That Isn’t.
Hyped & Deceived: The Physical Media Comeback That Isn’t.
In a world dominated by digital convenience, the decline in physical media sales—from CDs and DVDs to even vinyl and cassettes—might seem inevitable.
Yet these formats continue to hold a powerful relevance that goes beyond nostalgia.
They offer a tactile, personal experience that streaming simply can’t replicate.
Holding an album cover, reading the liner notes, or even watching the bonus features on a DVD provides a connection to the artist and their intent that algorithms and auto-playlists can’t match.
It’s not just about the sound or picture quality—though many argue that CDs and vinyl still outperform compressed streaming files—it’s about ownership, experience, and respect for the medium.
