Anything without lyrics, bring it on. If there are lyrics its a distraction.

It depends entirely on the task at hand.
For mundane chores or routine assembly work, I will generally have some music playing.
If I need to be mentally focused, then yes, music can be distracting.
One caveat to that is if I am drawing or painting. Then, carefully selected music can be very beneficial for dialing in the proper mind set.

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IK Obi
Anything without lyrics, bring it on. If there are lyrics its a distraction.

Dangggg ... you have been to too many Tangerine Dream concerts ... you lucky dawg!
 
Most folks here, have no idea what you just said or what it means, btw! Ohhh my gawd ... a CHB song without lyrics ... are you bucking insane? Heathen! You brat!

I can listen to instrumental music while working with no issues. But if there are lyrics my mind is constantly distracted.