I have to weigh in here and say that I *LOVE* buying blind and have done the great
majority of my shopping that way for close to three decades. Of course, the more
stuff you buy, the harder it is to be "blind". When you get a feel for labels,
producers, side projects, etc., it makes the proposition less adventurous. I
usually decline offers for in-store play (when I actually DO in-store shopping any
more...most of what I get is through pbe, s://kimo Ear Rational, etc. etc.) when
it's offered. I have squeezed LOTS of lemons, it's true, but stumbled on more of
gems this way. There's a kind of a gambler's rush involved in "going on instinct".
Of course, this is for the people who love to shop for music almost as much as the
music itself - and also for irresponsible geeks who might not ever own a house. I
really do watch the 15 or so lists I inhabit for heads-up on things. The
objections to this method are quite rational, but I like the mystery. Hopefully,
someday when my wife boots me out and I'm living in a cardboard box with racks of
music and no players and you pass me by on the street, you'll pity me and let me
borrow your boom box. I'll let you experiment with my new purchases :-)
jeff
Irene McC wrote:
quoted 9 lines On 20 Apr 00, NERVECANDY@aol.com wrote re [idm] BIG NAMES VS NO NAMES + blind:
> On 20 Apr 00, NERVECANDY@aol.com wrote re [idm] BIG NAMES VS NO NAMES + blind:
>
> > although you must sort through huge amounts of musicly uninclined
> > boring crap to find the diamonds.
>
> YOU SAID IT !!! And that's where the money goes ...
>
> Personally I don't do too much 'blind' shopping and try to have as
> much information / reviews / .ra clips before placing a mail-order..