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Le nouvel album de Lorde est trop transparent pour les lecteurs CD
Virgin, le nouvel album de Lorde, est commercialisé en version CD sur un disque transparent et recyclable. Un choix esthétique de l'artiste avec un g…
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Lorde's Transparent CD Sparks Fan Frustration: Unplayable on Older Devices
A recent video by Australian content creator ELYXIR (elyxirtalkssmack) has brought attention to a significant issue for fans of artist Lorde who prefer physical music formats. The creator purchased a Lorde album on CD, only to discover that its unique transparent design renders it unplayable on common older devices such as car CD players and Walkmans. In the video, ELYXIR demonstrates the problem, showing how a standard CD is easily recognized and played by her car's CD player, while the clear Lorde CD is repeatedly ejected. She explains that older CD technology relies on a reflective surface to read data, a feature absent in the transparent disc. The content creator expressed her disappointment, stating, "Whoever decided to design this is an idiot, because it's a clear CD." She further noted that this transparent version appears to be the only CD option offered by Lorde, leaving fans with older playback devices unable to enjoy the physical album. ELYXIR stated her intention to return the CD for a refund, highlighting the frustration caused by the aesthetic choice over functional design. This incident raises questions about product design in the music industry and its impact on consumer experience.
Rolling Stone
Fans Claim Lorde's 'Virgin' CDs Don't Work in Most CD Players
People are going on social media to share that they can't get the translucent 'Virgin' CD that Lorde has been selling on her website to play.
The Daily Dot
"I'm sooo freakin bummed": People are complaining that CDs of Lorde's new album…
DIY workarounds are emerging as fans try to actually hear the album.
