Is it just me or is the new download chart killing the official Top 40? It seems to be dominated by old artists in what are surprisingly high positions, and i'd guess that sales to older buyers who can't be bothered with buying MP3s is to do with it :/
What is happening to the Top 40?
Or maybe it's because current releases are just so poor?
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.
Originally Posted by beavis:
“Or maybe it's because current releases are just so poor?
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.”
“Or maybe it's because current releases are just so poor?
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.”
That is the great thing about the download chart. It doesn't have to be a recent release to get to the top. Think it's going to be really interesting when, say, an old obscure song get used in an advert, captures the public imagination, and people download it. Suddenly you'll get these really obscure number 1s.
I always swore I'd never be like my parents and moan about the top 40 all the time, but I must confess I hardly know any of the artists any more and don't like a lot of the songs at the moment which is why I tend to download these days. Or am I just getting old? 
Originally Posted by beavis:
“ Or maybe it's because current releases are just so poor?
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.”
“ Or maybe it's because current releases are just so poor?
Hopefully the download chart will help make the record industry realise that people don't want the crap they're trying to spoon-feed these days - that's why record sales aren't as good the industry would like.
Also, remember that downloading enables people to get hold of music they'd otherwise not be able to buy because it's not readily available.
For example, if you wanted a copy of - i dunno - an old Chris Isaak song or something, you wont be able to buy the single from Virgin or WHSmith, so that's where downloads come in.”
I agree with you there, it is amazing when you sound like you parents. I am in my 30's, and I now avoid listening to the top 40, TOTP, etc as I don't like at least 50% of the content.
I certainly like the downloads, as it gives you a chance to get your hands on old classics that you would have had to scour 2nd hand record stores to get hold of before. I wonder how many people have downloaded Stevie Winwoods Valery as a result of that dreadful current no.1 I would find it very amusing if Valery is the more popular at the moment.
