2007年 Sep 12日 Wednesday, 20:28

I would buy more than twice as much music, if it was half the price.

And I'm sure I'm not alone.

But the price is probably just right. Pitched by marketing experts to sell music as a quality product. Suggesting there is more value embodied in the product than just a scarred plastic case, a scatter of light artwork and pamphlets, and a fragile, heinously plain disc.

But the problem with music is its value grows with time. The asking price may turn out to be expensive, or an absolute bargain.

Music to treasure forever. That's what we all hope for as we tentatively turn the sleeve in our hands. Willing the way the music will make us feel to become apparent there and then between the many racks of the retail store.