I like to and in some cases had to in order to learn the song. Some get changed after being recorded, others were done in parts, often times sit and just play and see what happens. But for the most part I enjoy hearing my progress. How I've approached each band, the kit, and how my sound has developed.

Now I do, but thirty years ago I didn't. As Archxangel says, it's good to hear how you've progressed as a player. I don't cringe as much anymore when listening to myself. There's always the "Damn, I should've done THAT there!" moments, but it's all part of improving, I guess.

That's one thing I've actually never done, is thought that maybe I should have done something different. Aside those rare - just come up with something on the spot, one take with everyone giving thumbs up - I tend to really make sure all my parts are exactly as I want them. And in some cases I'll urge the band to do a quick band room recording just to hear what it sounds like from the other end before we trek into the studio.

If I'm learning something or after a good gig, sure. But i jam with a guy who records the sessions and I have no interest in hearing that.

Al

Listening to ones self in the 3rd person gives you an objective view of your influences.

I noticed a lot of Danny Seraphine in my playing when doing so.

I think it helps me... on both drums and vocals. Yes Sir

Have to admit I enjoy listening to my own playing on quality, mastered recordings, but agree with al9000 about the jam session recordings...

Mitch

Well I must be the weird one , I record everything we do and I love listening to myself, especially when I play a certain fill really good, its rewarding to me. But then again this is my hobby, not a job.

Haven't spent a tremendous amount of time in the studio but we also record all of our rehearsals so I do end up listening to myself a fair bit, which is a great exercise in improving your playing. As for enjoying it? Well it depends on the performance and if there's noticeable mistakes or parts/fills/etc that in hindsight don't fit or are poorly executed.