In the hands of such a lot of fools, part deux

The music industry's biggest problem is they've not accepted and embraced "the new technology" to make it work to their advantage. If anything, they persist in charging outrageous prices for (certainly, in my view) substandard product. The Ashlee Simpsons and 50 Cent types will die off sooner or later, but music companies (since "record labels" is a name for a different, past era) aren't doing anything to pave the way for the future of music again--and this includes preparing themselves, let alone giving an opportunity to new artists.

Fact is fact: music is basically geared towards the "young". Kids grow up and their tastes naturally change. Do you really think these assholes who have been ruling the charts for the last few years have staying power? Be realistic. While they fancy themselves as "artists" (insert hyaena-like cackle here), we know that they'll soon be as forgotten as Earth shoes and Taylor Dayne. Add to that the fact that no-one in their right minds wants to begin paying upward of $18, $19 for a CD. Not even myself. At those prices, no new bands/artists have a chance. So what's wrong with mp.3's? I, for one, don't have a problem with it. iTunes? Great idea. 1 song for $1.00? Fantastic. Sign me up.

You've heard this all before. It's just nice to see that others of a higher stature and wider audience are saying the same to hopefully make people who care about music and the state of the music industry think.