Self-constraint? Nahw.... there are tons of MP3s out there for the taking. I only BUY a select few CDs. As I indicated in the title, it's been awhile since I have BOUGHT anything other than Frank's stuff. I listen to the radio and MP3s I d/l often. Just don't pay for the shite that isn't worth the plastic it's pressed onto.
I'm not to sure of the route this thread has taken but what the hell.. Karazuou(sp?) There are a lot of brilliant albums that are more than well worth your hard earned cash. Stuff that makes your big toe wiggle and your spcinter tighten.(sp?) Try some or a lot of any of the following... and I'm sure everyone else here will have a bunch of great suggestions..
the VU the VU Leadbelly's Last Sessions JMAXZY-darklands,barbedwiredkisses,munki,honeysdead Mr. Leonard Cohen Melvins the Broadways
or even some good reads...the "Rum Diary" "1984", or any Poe. sorry, i'm wandering.
Self constraint or frugal penny pinching?... I bought an Ani DiFranco CD about a week ago... so the dry spell has been broken? I put my money where my mouth is... good music gets my hard earned dollar. The rest can eat Billboard top-40 shit.