Poor Lisa Loeb. She
put out a
fine, dandy little album and then her record
company doesn't spend the money or take the time to promote it. So she, like so
many other
frustrated artists, left her big fat cat corporate label for
greener, albeit smaller, pastures.

In order to release her album again on a new label, she had to make some
changes to it so it's not exactly the same previous album. I can just
imagine slick guys in slick suits being more than happy to release her from her
contract but remind her that Cake and Pie is their property.

I remember reading that the label the Cowboy
Junkies were on decided to release a greatest hits compilation without
even consulting the band. They posted their anger and frustration on
their website and asked fans to not buy the album. They went as far to
post the songs on their website and let people burn a copy for free.

Bottom line: Corporate music sucks. It's soulless and without any
substance or artistry. It's only reason for existence is commerce.

Mini Sidebar Rant: Corporate radio is just as bad. It seems like all the
radio station are now own by one guy
and they all play the same play lists over and over and over, which is why I
never list to the radio.

In other news, she's posting again.