The Jesea Lee Show System of a Down's "Toxicity" was Removed from Spotify for a Day (CLIP)
May 8, 2025
System of a Down's legendary album 'Toxicity' vanished from Spotify for a day, triggering a fan panic. This incident raises questions about our ownership of streamed music and the reliability of digital media. The discussion dives into licensing issues and whether physical albums are making a comeback amid today's streaming culture. Vinyl's resurgence suggests a nostalgic shift back to tangible music, inviting listeners to consider if they still value physical copies or prefer the convenience of streaming.
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Toxicity's Spotify Disappearance
- System of a Down's album Toxicity was removed from Spotify for only one day due to likely licensing or distribution issues.
- Fans panicked on social media despite the album quickly returning, showing the sensitivity of digital music availability.
Streaming Reliability Questioned
- Streaming music can be unreliable since licenses and distribution can cause sudden removals.
- Half the audience in a poll felt it wasn't important to buy physical media despite these risks.
Dogma Movie Streaming Problem
- Jesea Lee loves the movie Dogma but cannot stream or buy it due to licensing issues.
- He owns no DVD player either, leaving the movie inaccessible despite his fandom.