Many music enthusiasts know the joy of thoroughly listening to every song from their favorite bands. As a die-hard music lover, I not only buy their albums but also explore their entire discographies with keen interest. For some bands, it's a matter of time and effort, while for others, it's a quest filled with the excitement of discovering new music.

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Committed to the Gear: How I Listen to Music

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Unlike those who stream music in low quality and skip tracks, I prefer to buy albums and listen to every song. This commitment to the music is what makes my collection truly personal. I've listened to and own albums from various bands, but let's delve into the ones where I've indeed heard every song they've ever released.

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Nearly Complete Collections: Artist Discographies

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Giving a nod to bands with limited output, here are a few examples of artists I've managed to hear every song from:

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While these bands have extensive catalogs, the depth and quality of their work make it worthwhile to explore each track. These artists have captured a part of my musical journey and continue to inspire and entertain.

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The Early Pioneer: Tommy Bolin

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Let's turn our attention to the exceptional Tommy Bolin, an early guitar legend who unfortunately left us far too soon. Bolin's career, though brief, was marked by remarkable talent and versatility. He not only played lead guitar for bands like Zephyr, The James Gang, and Deep Purple, but he was also a significant collaborator in projects like Billy Cobham's Spectrum and Alphonse Mouzon's Mind Transplant. Despite his untimely death at 25, Bolin's extensive and incredible body of work remains a testament to his unparalleled skills as a guitarist.

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Personal Vinyl Treasury: Identifying the Complete Collection

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While my collection is extensive, there are a few notable artists where I know I've heard every song they've ever recorded:

r r r Gentle Giant: 13 albums during their career, with several bonus tracks and archival compilations.r Morning: 2 albums, with an unrecorded amount of work they apparently wrote and possibly recorded.r Space Opera: 2 albums, plus an archival release, with potentially more unreleased material.r Klaatu: 5 studio albums, 2 archival compilations.r Maybe The Beatles: While I own all of their commercially released studio albums and anthologies, it's still a possibility that another song leaked out on bootlegs.r r r

Although I have comprehensive collections for certain bands like Moody Blues and Focus, there might be missing early albums with a different lineup or recent releases.

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As a dedicated music enthusiast, these collections are not just a personal pride but also a celebration of the joy of listening to every song from the bands I love. It's a journey that continues to enrich my musical experience and connect me with the artists who have shaped my passion for music.