No, just select the files and start the CD Burn Wizard. Alternatively you can select files in the Burn Wizard.

Playlists would just help gather all the files in one place for easy selection, but if you're burning an Album then just selecting the files on the Album is just as easy.

Do you have to create a playlist in order to burn an audio cd?

I have searched the forum, but was unable to find pertinent topic(s).

I want to burn 2 CD's on to a blank CDR. Is there a simpler way to burn a CD without having to create another (unwanted) playlist?

Thanx,
Wile E Wonka