Finally, iTunes released the new Supergrass album, "Diamond Hoo Ha", domestically here in the U.S. I just downloaded it. Hope it lives up to my expectations! I'm listening to it now. It's kind of cruel how they released it in the UK about two months ago but we had to wait ad infinitum here. Maybe they figure the fans that can't wait will shell out the $30 for an import copy. Vicious! CDs in Japan were easily $20-30, especially imports from the U.S. Needless to say, I rarely bought music off-base. It was fun to peruse through Tower Records in Yokohama, though. I liked how Radiohead thumbed their noses at the recording industry last year by releasing "In Rainbows" on their website and allowing fans to name their own price. No - I didn't do the lame thing and get it for free. I gave 2 pounds for it (about $5 USD). After listening to it though, it was definitely worth the full price of a regular album. It's a classic! Incidentally, they will perform in Tokyo in October this year... and I won't be there to see them! Oh woeous me! What am I doing here!
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I remember cd's being really expensive offbase but the PX didn't have much of a selection and this was back in the 90's when you didn't have a choice.
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