A recording heard at a desk and the same recording heard while walking home can feel like different works. Outside, the pulse meets footsteps and traffic. A pause in the arrangement makes room for the street. The weather becomes an accidental member of the band.
This is why we keep a small shelf of records for particular moments rather than a single list of favorites. A late train wants a different kind of patience from a bright morning. The best choice is not always the most impressive performance; it is the one that leaves space for where you are.
Take one familiar track on a familiar route this week. Notice what the street adds, and what details the street makes you miss. Both are useful things to learn about listening.