RIAA Advisory: Our CDs are expensive and boring. Don't be fooled!

[GilloD]

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f09_1198188234

Apparently the RIAA distro'ed this to major news shows for them to air as a real news report. Hilariously, two of the things you should look out for: "Low prices"/You get what you pay for and compilations full of songs you might want to listen to. So, this year, if you buy a CD that seems affordable and has songs you like on it, chances are it's fake. Make sure to pay too much and only listen to half.

[Tauntaun]

The RIAA can suck my nuts man.   

[Rman]

I hate that organization with every fiber of my being. 

[Eric P]

I will never buy a CD again.

Starting...3 years ago.

I wouldn't say it's because of the RIAA, but they're a good scapegoat when I want to point my finger at anything other than my own self-greed and cheapness.  They certainly haven't done anything to convince me to buy. 

i buy direct from artists on tour or direct from labels

i hate everyone's current download payment model and how it apes itunes

$10 for 192kbps or $12 shipped for a physical CD?

[Eric P]

i'm certain that's a violation of the eula

[Howard Alan Treesong]

$10 for 192kbps or $12 shipped for a physical CD?

Amazon is $9-10 for 256kbps, no DRM.

[Eric P]

$10 for 192kbps or $12 shipped for a physical CD?

Amazon is $9-10 for 256kbps, no DRM.

hmmm, i was able to find one of the albums i want.

thanks!

[Howard Alan Treesong]

No problem. double albums/best of albums are an even better value. I got 38 tracks of Iggy Pop for $14. (!)

My biggest problem with "investing" in iTunes isn't the DRM--though that is an issue. It's the AAC. DRM-free MP3s, I'm positive I can still play 20 years from now. So, enjoy my money, Amazon!

[Eric P]

No problem. double albums/best of albums are an even better value. I got 38 tracks of Iggy Pop for $14. (!)

My biggest problem with "investing" in iTunes isn't the DRM--though that is an issue. It's the AAC. DRM-free MP3s, I'm positive I can still play 20 years from now. So, enjoy my money, Amazon!

for me it's the quality.  i am buying a ton of small release albums and if i'm paying the same online or for a physical copy, why wouldn't i buy something that's better quality?  I'm patient so i dont' mind waiting for it to ship, but blargh

[Mupepe]

i only buy cd's from artists that i really love.  otherwise i'll be honest, i download them.

last cd's i bought for example...

mb20 - exile on mainstream
spill canvas - can't remember... meh
tool - 10,000 days

[Mondain]

people who enjoy shitty modern pop music deserve to get scammed by the RIAA, and hard