That is, until streaming platforms and devices turned music digital and the way we listened to music changed.

That’s what prompted Adele to make a request of Spotify, the music streaming giant.

And Spotify decided to grant her request, or at least offer a compromise, according toVariety.

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If listeners want shuffle, they have to choose it for themselves.

The singer couldn’t be more thrilled by Spotify’s decision.

We don’t create albums with so much care and thought into our track listing for no reason.

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Our art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended.

Thank you Spotify for listening."

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