Music · by Isha Menon · 2026-10-08

My 3-month experiment with albums before coffee

I started this because my Monday morning felt a little stuck, and artists seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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Maya Williams · 4 likes

I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Mateo Ramírez · 1 likes

Helpful correction.

Isha Menon · 0 likes

Helpful correction.

Paolo Garcia · 2 likes

Excellent timing; I was just thinking about coffee. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Tola Ibrahim · 1 likes

I am stealing that phrase.

Chiara Romano · 0 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. My friend tried it in Buenos Aires and had the opposite result. I respect a strong opinion about pacing.

Rizky Pratama · 0 likes

I am skeptical. The idea sounds good, but the maintenance cost is real. I love when a recommendation comes with the right mood attached.