tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post5158161147418746139..comments2023-05-30T07:32:30.943-04:00Comments on Gathering Evidence: Dollars & Centsjakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765242430017887568noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post-59897644830443515002008-04-15T17:42:00.000-04:002008-04-15T17:42:00.000-04:00I may be wrong, but I understood the move to be a ...I may be wrong, but I understood the move to be a slam against the record labels who useually get nearly 90% of the album sales. Yes, illegal downloading hurts the songwriters the worst, but when the songwriter willingly gives away the music, the record label bleeds.<BR/><BR/>Also, can we complain some more? They gave the studio album away. And the deluxe package has a huge amount of stuff, well worth the $80. If you don't have it spend, you can do what I did and download the album for free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post-77365175918532086972007-10-03T20:31:00.000-04:002007-10-03T20:31:00.000-04:00I did three double takes when I saw this post. It ...I did three double takes when I saw this post. It sounded like a "Jake" post, but I was very doubtful. I scrolled down really fast expecting Alice's name. <BR/><BR/>After reading Jake's name several times, I came to the conclusion that it is the real thing.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I look forward to the Radiohead album. If it's anything like The Bends or OK Computer, I will be very happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post-66079311574197385432007-10-03T16:56:00.000-04:002007-10-03T16:56:00.000-04:00p.s. Fugazi still only charges $5 for their concer...p.s. Fugazi still only charges $5 for their concerts.alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639492593003031259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post-40492008131747898542007-10-03T16:26:00.000-04:002007-10-03T16:26:00.000-04:00I recently heard a statistic that bands now make 2...I recently <A HREF="http://www.current.tv/" REL="nofollow">heard</A> a statistic that bands now make 2/3 of their money from concert tickets and t-shirt sales, and 1/3 from album sales. Forgive me for being a cynic, but when was the last time you saw a Radiohead show for less than $35? Admittedly, they may be constrained by large venues that charge exorbitant rates to rent out, but I am still skeptical. They are guaranteed a sellout show every time. They sell a <A HREF="http://www.waste.uk.com/Store/index.html" REL="nofollow">ton</A> of pricey Radiohead-themed goods, and everyone buys their cds. EVERYONE. Old people, kids, hip-hop fans, electronic fans, indie-fans, classic rock fans...I mean, who do you know who doesn't listen to Radiohead? I assume (with no actual proof) that they are all financially set for life. So if they were true socialists they would be donating their profits to people who need it more. <BR/><BR/>The thing is, I hate it when someone (<A HREF="http://reclaimdemocracy.org/personhood/personhood_timeline.pdf" REL="nofollow">corporations are considered people too</A>) tries to do something good (ie. the pay-what-you-will scheme, and I think we can agree there is no ill will in this plan) and all they get is criticism. Because everyone could always be doing something better. I feel like if we always focus on the negative when someone does something good (whether or not it's to improve public image thereby leading to greater wealth down the road) we are not being particularly productive. We don't need to give anyone any excuses not to be humanitarian, plus I think a more positive view could be contagious. I still feel the need stay vigilant and hold people accountable, but sometimes I need to remind myself to save all those cynical comments for a more appropriate time. For example every day other than the ones a good deed is announced.alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639492593003031259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113092406021807714.post-20848181247821782252007-10-03T11:12:00.000-04:002007-10-03T11:12:00.000-04:00Hooray for a post from Jake!Hooray for a post from Jake!Kevin Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755648338844365646noreply@blogger.com