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- Bright Eyes 2005
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Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
With shopping expected to be drastically down this X-mas season, an exclusive release through a retailer like Best Buy would be negatively impacted--mainly due to reduced foot traffic, and reduced funds for extra purchases after getting an X-Box, DVD player, Hi-def TV, etc. If Universal and Best Buy would delay, it maybe justified, from a simple economic point. I am sure both entities are feeling a major pinch on their credit lines, which would be used to roll much of this out. Moreover, their capital holdings have taken a massive hit in the past three weeks. It must be said, the release maybe delayed, but this time, it is not Axl or the bands fault. On the other hand, GNR are the rhythm of uncertainty, and chaotic times. It maybe just the right time, and just what the doctor ordered. We'll see! Money talks...
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
Not bashing the leaks, but i don't think CD will be able to capture the time like AFD did. And i honestly don't believe that is Axl's intention with this album either.
I think album releases will go as scheduled regardless of the economic climate, because by delaying anyone is risking the economy not recovering and in fact getting worse. They will take chances either way.
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
Not bashing the leaks, but i don't think CD will be able to capture the time like AFD did. And i honestly don't believe that is Axl's intention with this album either.
I don't think that's bashing at all. Anybody that thinks it could capture the times like Appetite is kidding themselves. How many albums since have... maybe half a dozen in 20 years.
Be it fans, band members, executives, or anybody else, it they think there's any chance of an AFD part II impact (good economic times or not), they're gonna be sadly mistaken.
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
The economy is not going to affect consumer spending on a massive level imo. Anything said otherwise is media sensationalism.
If GN'R or the label are worried, release a 1-disc album priced at $9.99, and at the same time some big 6-disc box set at $35 bucks.
Believe me, it'll sell.
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
Yeah, I really don't think the economy will impact the release date, but Axl could always use that as an excuse. I don't see why The Christmas shopping season would be any worse of a time to release it than other any time during our current economic crisis. The way I see it, Christmas is still the time to release it. No one knows when the economy is going to rebound.
- Mikkamakka
- Rep: 217
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
When 9/11 happened some GN'R fans feared that it would delay the album. I don't know it it had any effect, but I'm more afraid that Axl will delay it for whatever reasons.
Re: Economic crisis could delay CD, and other releases
That's what I think too. It's the big ticket items that are going to take a hit with shoppers. I know with the way things are, my spending budget is much tighter and I will be getting smaller items this year with my holiday shopping. CD for all!!!
