Amazon Musicfor Windows

Listen to your collection of music and browse the huge categories available on Amazon Music.

A rich streaming service

Music lovers will appreciate the distinctive features of Amazon Music. A software that does more than stream music.

Music is meant to be enjoyed. Amazon Music is a great bit of software for enhancing your music library, and giving you full control over your favorite songs.

Find that song that’s been stuck in your head by typing in the lyrics. Yes, Amazon will hunt through its impressive 50 million-strong library to find it. You can bring up the lyrics while you’re listening, and clear any doubts on what an artist says in the chorus.

The unique element that Amazon Music brings to the table is when you use it with Amazon’s household smart gear. The Amazon Echo, Dot and Tap are all game-changers when used with this media player. Alexa can take over as a DJ. Tell her how you’re feeling, and she’ll bring up a playlist dedicated to your mood.

Real music enthusiasts will love the Side-by-Side feature, a service exclusive to Amazon Music. Ask Alexa to play a side-by-side, and you’ll get special commentary from the artists themselves. Find out what the latest album is about, or what the drummer thinks about their hit single.

While Amazon boasts these incredible features, the software is lacking in some areas. For example, they only offer this media player as a paid service. There’s no free version for those looking for a cheap and simple music streamer. You’ll need to buy a separate subscription for your Amazon smart gear as well. The software also lacks a live radio, which is a crucial part of any streaming service. There are also audible stutters when an internet connection is slower than usual.

Where can you run this program?

This particular software can only be run on Windows desktop. Amazon Music is available on iOS, Android, and Windows.

Is there a better alternative?

Yes. Spotify offers similar services and also a free version of their software. Amazon isn’t worth the price for people who want the basic functions of a music streaming software.

Our take

Amazon Music is well-designed and has a passion for music at its heart. The software goes deep inside the world of music with lyrics, commentary, and mood playlist. It could do with a free version and a live radio.

Should you download it?

No, there are other alternatives out there that offer a free service to use their music player with limited features.