As a true believer in the album experience this is a phenomenon I've long observed. Indeed, the ability to put CD players on random, or omit selected tracks in seconds, started the trend, but either way it predates mainstream internet access. Expect a lot more one hit wonders as it becomes increasingly easy to obtain the only decent song a given band will ever record. I take what solace I can in the knowledge they'll never make a dime off it, and that bands who want staying power (and rent money) will still have to produce quality ALBUMS. Meanwhile, I remain convinced people who say Sgt. Peppers was the best album of all time should be forced to listen to "She's Leaving Home" until their brains explode (I give most folks about ten minutes. ) Ditto the White Album and "Number Nine. "
Abbey Road is obviously the best Beatles LP though. And I shall hear none who disagree.
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Oh, how simply grand it is to be travelling by dirigible again. Direct us to the west good sir, tonight we will remember what it is to live.
Oh, how simply grand it is to be travelling by dirigible again. Direct us to the west good sir, tonight we will remember what it is to live.
50 things that are being killed by the internet
06/09/2009 08:57:52 PM
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Poor watches.
06/09/2009 10:09:19 PM
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I'm waiting for pocket watches to come back in. It is just a matter of time.
06/09/2009 10:24:19 PM
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iPod killed the album star.
07/09/2009 10:42:32 PM
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I like She's Leaving Home.
07/09/2009 11:42:01 PM
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Re: iPod killed the album star.
08/09/2009 01:02:10 PM
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