Addictive can be understand as becoming dependent on a substance, thing or activity. Music that is addictive often results in songs being played repeatedly, sometimes for weeks, due to certain irresistible details like melodies, riffs and energy in the songs. The addictive character of a song can also be a result from memories attached to it.
Although addiction to music can be regarded as a positive and rather harmless addiction, sometimes other people nearby get irritated by the repetitive playlist.
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