Music Industry Worried About CD-Burning

[hayley]

I'm so tired of the whining that it's the record companies' faults for putting out 'trash.' I work for a record company. For every single crap 311 or R. Kelly CD we put out, we also put out something like the new Rodney Crowell, or British Sea Power, or Matisyahu, or Jem. Amazing records are at your local stores, they always have and they always will be. The explosion of pop artists like Britney and all that crap DOES suck, sure it does- but don't blame the record companies who have done what any business will do- exploit a popular trend for as long as possible to make the most amount of money.

The record industry isn't going to take notice and start putting out quality music on a widespread scale until people actually show them that they want it. And they have been lately, and that's a good thing.

Seriously, I'm a walking encyclopedia. Name older artists/albums you like, and I'll give you a recommendation or two for something new or new-ish you would love. The past five years have actually been incredibly fruitful in my view for great records.

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

It's not just that they are kicking out a lot of trash these days, but that trash is way over-priced. And cd singles are even more ridiculous. If they want to boost their sales they need to lower their prices because each of those cds with only one good song on them will run the consumer between $15 and $20 a pop. It's ridiculous and is the biggest reason why I almost never buy cds anymore unless it's from an artist whose work I already know and love.

Where are you buying CDs?! That's why you go to Best Buy, Target, Circuit City, Amazon, and in many cases Borders or Tower... I wish people would stop shopping at Sam Goodys and FYEs forever- Sam Goody takes pleasure in marking up the price of a CD up a buck or two from the already high price the record company has set for it.