I've purchased 5 CDs in the past week.....wtf?

[NuclearFusi0n]

holy sh|t that's more cds than i've purchased in my life :Q
never thought i'd actually buy a cd...weird stuff

Paul Oakenfold's Voyage Into Trance
Happy Hardcore Anthems mixed by Vinylgroover
Happy2bHardcore Chapter 5 mixed by Anabolic Frolic
Happy2bHardcore mixed by Anabolic Frolic
BT's Movement In Still Life

I guess this is what happens when your university blocks p2p....

 

[ElFenix]

oakenfold > bruce lee

but

oakenfold < coke

 

[b0red]

BT's Movement In Still Life

awesome cd...

ditto

 

[chiwawa626]

Purchased? hah they better have been blank when u bought them.

 

[NewSc2]

Bought Pink Floyd - Animals, Wish You Were Here

Beatles - St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band, Revolver, and the White Album today too

 

[bmacd]

I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

i'm not really a "support the artists!" person, i'm more of a "goddamn the quality on these MP3s suck so badly" person

ah well, anybody want to buy any cds cheap?

 

[anxi80]

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

hehe, exactly!! bmacd, i agree so whole-heartedly, welcome to my sig. i needed one, and that is the perfect 1!

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

i'm not really a "support the artists!" person, i'm more of a "goddamn the quality on these MP3s suck so badly" person
ah well, anybody want to buy any cds cheap?

Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).

 

[Lonyo]

I bought 3 CD's to support the artist, after I'd downloaded the songs to have a listen.
Normally downloading is so much easier and cheaper, especially for those without a decent income.

 

[anxi80]

i work to pay my bills, at times living paycheck to paycheck. these guys ride around in bentleys and hummers. do they give back to their respective community? most of the times, no. does the riaa justify charging $20 for 2-3 songs i might enjoy? nope. and then theres the argument, its their artistic talent. its not that, most of the time, its who they know. friends hooking up friends and family with no skill whatsoever with record contracts, just looking out. a lot of people dont deserve the wealth and fame. they are not talented. my friend brought up an interesting point. he knows a group of guys who take beats from cash money (hip hop crew) songs and rap over them, with far better lyrics and rhymes. all these guys work at mcdonalds. and now the riaa wants my $20? if they can put a sticker guaranteeing me that what im about to hear is pure gold, then ill buy. i dont buy a tv just to watch channels 6, 8, and 10. i dont buy a car because the price is right. i buy these things for durability and performance. same goes for my music. i want to buy something and have it entertain me for a few hours. artists can make a few good singles, get radio airplay, and then fill the album with filler tracks. and then they complain? music has gone downhill lately in my opinion, but oh well. thats the way the world turns.

 

[Placer14]

Originally posted by: anxi80
i work to pay my bills, at times living paycheck to paycheck. these guys ride around in bentleys and hummers. do they give back to their respective community? most of the times, no. does the riaa justify charging $20 for 2-3 songs i might enjoy? nope. and then theres the argument, its their artistic talent. its not that, most of the time, its who they know. friends hooking up friends and family with no skill whatsoever with record contracts, just looking out. a lot of people dont deserve the wealth and fame. they are not talented. my friend brought up an interesting point. he knows a group of guys who take beats from cash money (hip hop crew) songs and rap over them, with far better lyrics and rhymes. all these guys work at mcdonalds. and now the riaa wants my $20? if they can put a sticker guaranteeing me that what im about to hear is pure gold, then ill buy. i dont buy a tv just to watch channels 6, 8, and 10. i dont buy a car because the price is right. i buy these things for durability and performance. same goes for my music. i want to buy something and have it entertain me for a few hours. artists can make a few good singles, get radio airplay, and then fill the album with filler tracks. and then they complain? music has gone downhill lately in my opinion, but oh well. thats the way the world turns.

I agree mostly with what was said here, but what about musicians you listen to ALL the time. That you love ALL their stuff. Do you at least buy their CDs? If so, then I support your stand 100%. I can't apply your arguement to all artists. Some musicians actually DO work hard. And I give credit (and money) where credit is due.

 

[Hamburgerpimp]

Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).

Like they don't make money touring at $50-$200 a ticket. Give me a break!

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Hamburgerpimp
Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).
Like they don't make money touring at $50-$200 a ticket. Give me a break!

Sure, the 1% at the top of the heap make money even from touring. So stealing a Rolling Stones CD won't have much effect on their lifestyle.

The other 99% though, scape by and make less than most of the ATOTers that have graduated and gotten even OK jobs.

It's the same as with writers, many have to have a "real" job to pay the bills, and only a tiny tiny fraction get the million-dollar book deal.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

i'm not really a "support the artists!" person, i'm more of a "goddamn the quality on these MP3s suck so badly" person
ah well, anybody want to buy any cds cheap?

Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).

go to concerts...i'm all for supporting the artists, but buying the CD does NOT support the artist....

 

[schdaddy]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

i'm not really a "support the artists!" person, i'm more of a "goddamn the quality on these MP3s suck so badly" person
ah well, anybody want to buy any cds cheap?

Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).

go to concerts...i'm all for supporting the artists, but buying the CD does NOT support the artist....

you think the artist makes no money or very little off albums sells? tell me your joking

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Originally posted by: schdaddy

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n

Originally posted by: bmacd
I almost bought a couple CDs this week with most of them being under $9.99, but i got lazy and downloaded them instead.

-=bmacd=-

i'm not really a "support the artists!" person, i'm more of a "goddamn the quality on these MP3s suck so badly" person
ah well, anybody want to buy any cds cheap?

Sigh. With people like you and bmacd around, I might actually start supporting the RIAA :: vomit :: , since I do want the artists to be able to make a decent living (and 99% of them didin't even before "infringing" became so easy).

go to concerts...i'm all for supporting the artists, but buying the CD does NOT support the artist....

you think the artist makes no money or very little off albums sells? tell me your joking

uh, record companies take almost ALL of the profit from album sales

 

[UglyCasanova]

I've learned to love the local music scene. The no name bands around here give 10x better performances than the "big" concerts I've seen. Pay a cover of $3, go with a bunch of your friends, and have the best time of your life. Most of these are college students or others who aren't really as interested in becoming rich and famous as they are with creating some kick ass music.