I think Diki has a point; the record labels weren't responsible for ushering in the 'digital age' which opened the door for EASY illegal downloading. I'm not saying that they're without sin, I'm just saying that the DIRECT reason for the state of the industry IS likely illegal copying of digital media. Let's face it, "what the public wants" (to quote To the Genesis) is cheap gas and free music. BUT, since nothing in life is 'free', somebody has to pay, and in this case it's both the artist and the record labels (who shell out the initial bucks).

"I have seen the enemy, and it is US".



chas