I haven’t bought a cd since my new york days. In fact, i haven’t bought any new music analog or digital since i left new york. There hasn’t been a compelling reason to. Sure, I’ve longed for all those songs that i lost along the way from the dungeon to the beach chalet, but the music industry hasn’t been able to put together a compelling enough product for me. It was, “you can only play this on x number of machines” or, “sorry, our authentication server died so you can’t listen to your music” or, “don’t think about copying that or we’ll sue your ass.” Just not something i’d risk buying and using the way i want to use it. The RIAA did a darn good job in alienating me.

Welcome Itunes Plus and Amazon’s music offerings. 100% digital, DRM free and high quality. Holy cow, i’ve bought four albums in as many weeks. First it was retrieving the past with barcelona and the decemberists. Most recently it’s been kanye and alicia keys’ latest. If i weren’t so cash starved, i’d keep going. as it is, i have to pace myself. Maybe DJ Jonny Moirée will keep me sated for the time being. Anyway, both services have pros and cons. with Itunes, you really have to look hard to find the itunes plus stuff. with amazon, it’s just a little too easy to buy something. one wrong click and behold, a new album for your collection. Overall, though, i’m pleased as punch. I’ve been finding refuge in NPR, but, lordy, talk only gets you so far and sometimes you just have to belt out a few tunes. I’m sure the co-workers aren’t going to appreciate the next few weeks. oh. well.

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