Johnny, what your saying is right, and I think we all agree...basically, the consumer is free to make their choice based on what they like, and long term success is unlikely for an artist who is not genuinely and consistently good..


However, I think what we're talking about is the process that gets the choice in front of the consumer, and the things corporations do to influence the consumer's buying decision.


In general, corporations will use all kinds of questionable tactics to persuade folks to buy. This is known fact, and the reason we know all about Caveat Emptor.


So what I'm trying to learn\uncover\share here is...how does the music industry manipulate the general public into buying music they would not otherwise buy...and how do they get the public to "like" and buy something that, to the trained ear, and to the experienced musician, is sub par?



If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop