@Rswanson25 Thanks for following up and clarifying. I completely understand why this would be frustrating, especially as a longtime listener who primarily uses Pandora stations while driving.
To clarify, I understand that you're referring specifically to stations created directly from artists or songs, not AutoPlay stations.
Regarding the brand new station you created, a new station may still have overlap with other stations in your collection if the song or artist it was created from is musically similar to the songs or artists used on those other stations. That can sometimes result in similar tracks appearing across stations, even when the station itself is new.
For “I’m Tired of This Track,” that feature applies to the specific station where it was selected. Using it on one station won’t prevent that same track from playing on a different station.
I know you specifically asked how long a track remains on the shelf after using this feature. Pandora is continually evaluating and refining the listening experience, including features like this, so there isn't a specific duration that we can provide. If you selected "I'm tired of this track/song," don't worry, it will come back eventually.
Unfortunately, there is not currently a way to undo this action. I've noted your request for the option to take these songs off the shelf and put them back into rotation.
As for confirming the last time a specific song played on a station, there isn't currently a listener-facing feature that shows station activity or the last play date for a particular track.
Since you're a Pandora Premium subscriber, you do have a couple of additional listening options available if you'd like to experiment with something different while we're documenting your feedback around stations. Creating custom playlists gives you complete control over what is included in your listening sessions and can help avoid some of the repetition you've described.
You may also find it worthwhile to give AutoPlay a try, even if it isn't something you've typically used. For example, you can start with a specific song you want to hear, and when that song ends, Pandora can continue playing similar music automatically. This doesn't require interacting with your phone while you're listening and may provide a different experience than the artist- or song-based stations you're currently using.
I realize this may not fully resolve the concern you're raising about repetition and station variety, but I do appreciate you sharing these details. I've made sure your feedback is documented, especially around seed songs not playing for extended periods of time, repeated tracks across similar stations, and interest in more visibility into station activity.
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