It’s appreciated that you responded to the previous query; however, it seems there might have been a misunderstanding regarding the issue at hand. Let’s clarify the ongoing frustration with Spotify playlists, specifically the inability to consistently play the Newest Songs first.
Yes, the “sort by” option on the desktop application is acknowledged. This feature does visually reorder the songs within a playlist, which is helpful for organization. However, the core problem remains: this sorting function does not influence the playback order. Regardless of how a playlist is sorted visually, initiating playback by double-clicking the playlist invariably starts with the same, often older, song each time. This repetitive playback defeats the purpose of curating playlists, especially for users wanting to listen to the newest songs added. The expectation is simple – to effortlessly play the most recently added tracks upon selecting a playlist.
This issue is not confined to the desktop experience; it’s mirrored and arguably exacerbated in the Spotify Android Auto app. Compounding the problem, the Android Auto interface lacks any playlist sorting options whatsoever. This absence of control means that to play the newest songs in a desired order, users are forced to manually intervene via their phones while driving. This necessity to handle a phone while driving to manage music playback introduces a significant safety concern. Imagine having to pull over or dangerously manipulate your phone while driving just to hear the latest tracks added to your playlist.
These usability issues have been persistent for a considerable time. It’s crucial to recognize these points not merely as feature suggestions, but as genuine bugs that severely impair user experience. Prioritizing a fix for this broken functionality, ensuring users can reliably play the newest songs first from their playlists, would drastically improve Spotify’s usability and address a significant user pain point.
