the music industry is down to a pretty set formula, there's very little actual risk involved in most starting acts anymore, because they force their music into the public airwaves and popular culture consciousness. the successful acts are made successful through a blend of marketing, and media presentation. oh, and thanks for calling me an idiot! I really appreciate that you go around winning my argument for me. since you have to resort to calling names, its quite clear how little material you have to argue with.if it wasn't so easily piratable, I'd just listen to it on the radio like I did before napster came along. hell, because of music piracy, I've heard many great things that *don't* get radio playtime. I don't mind supporting the artists, but I have no interest in feeding the businessmen who sit back on their laurels, taking the money, doing very little actual work.