Yeah but couldn't you just burn the DRM tracks to CD-R? Which would then play anywhere? And then re-rip them into the new PC? I suppose there'd be the issue of generation loss argument, but how noticeable a drop in quality could it possible be? Anyway it'd be better than buying the whole damn thing again.
Very valid points. I do agree with you. I don't know if cds are really on their way out. I think online ordering has replaced cd shopping.
I forget which article back during the napster scandal pointed out that the same stores whose sales fell saw an increase in amazon.com shipments.
People weren't necessarily downloading illegally but found online stores to shop.
I agree cds AND an mp3 copy is the best way to go. I learned my lesson from buying mp3 only. I started doing that after my discburner broke. I won't make that mistake again.
Does anyone else find it annoying amazon.com mp3 and itunes release stuff on different dates?
I guess they made a deal with the record companies who got the mp3s first.
I think you've watched High Fidelity too many times. What you're talking about is a bit of a stereotype. Sure, you have hipster asshole record store clerks, but most of them are decent people, or at least no more annoying than any other kind of clerk. I've never experienced the kind of elitist know-it-allism that you are talking about, unless I instigated a conversation with them. And anyway I'd rather deal with those kind of clerks than the kind at Best Buy's "music department" who know absolute nothing about music.
You got me there!
I was thinking of the kids in the hall doors fan sketch but I have read 'high fidelity'...
[video]http://youtu.be/5xillqqt0Y0[/video]
The comment about stocking candy is probably the truest statement I've read so far about record stores killing themselves.
FYE just closed in our mall this year. They sold dvds and music but mainly stupid twilight merch and candy. It sucked about borders closing but they were guilty of the twilight 50% merch while stocking more new twilight gear. Their cd section kept getting smaller and smaller. Their book section focused on young adult.
http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/03/15/jon-bon-jovi-steve-jobs-killing-the-music-business/
The thing that surprised me the most was how many people complained about wasting money on a whole album for one song before itunes. There is a lot of nostalgia out there for looking at art album work out there.
The sweet kids on youtube amuse me wishing they lived in the 80s or early 90s when so and so was playing. They still have the music NOW made back then but it was doubtful in '84 or whenever they'd necessarily have heard of that music. It's easier to scope out bands your local radio isn't pushing now thanks to the net.
If they were listening to Moz they wouldn't have had that problem?
I used to record songs off the radio when I was 8. The intro was always cut off hahh. But I always listened to the few tapes I did have back to front.