[lumpy]

The industry has changed. Some folks have rolled with the punches, other's are taking it on the chin. Imagine how many candlemaking factories went under at the turn of the 19th century.

It's always easy for these stodgie old iconic stores like Tower to blame their troubles on something else when the blame falls squarely on the feet of their uncreative executives. Douchebags probably have a nice incentive heavy retirement package too.

I do a lot of buisness with a small, independent local cd store. They seem to be doing all right, they even embrace satellite radio because it's turning people onto some new artists and they consequently want said artist's cd.

The live music scene has changed also. There are several venerable clubs going under. People just don't wanna have to deal with all the bullshit anymore.

Lump