Progress.

Well I finally did it.  After weeks of speculation, pondering, trying to decide and reading all the reviews - well the reviews that I could understand - I bought the new Elbow CD. 

But I didn't go into a record shop and buy a hard copy and bring it home and put it in the CD player.  I didn't get to read all the 'stuff' on the cover and check out who produced it and who played what instruments, and read the comments written by the band members.  No, because I downloaded it!!  A first for me.  Progress, but I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing.  It's not the same, you just press a button and there it is....on your computer.  No little bag, no plastic wrapping, no annoying stickers that take forever to pull of the CD case and then stick to your fingers.  BIG SIGH!!  I know I can read all the blurb on the bands website, but its just not the same. 

I'm sure the music will make up for the lack of retail therapy in actually buying the CD.  Now I just have to listen to it.  Maybe I'll review it!!  Watch this space.  I'll try to make sure I use words that you can understand...