Shouldn't iTunes have killed these already? Oh, you released an album with your 12 most successful songs? Well, the problem is that in the digital world, I can already go and buy each of those songs individually off all of your old albums. All you have really done is released a free Mix-CD recommendation guide for us. Now, I know what you're thinking. What about the one or two new songs they sneak on the album? Exactly. That brings up a great point. I think we're about to see a big swing towards the release of singles and things like 4-song EPs as well. Because there's no real cost-benefit of creating a 12 song album anymore now that it costs a band virtually nothing to put new music on iTunes. We're about to get a lot more of it, in a lot of new forms...and no more greatest hits albums. Be excited.

I recently came across a quote, taken from Obama's Inauguration Address. (15:26 if you want to see) "To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist." I remember him giving this line. But only after recently reading it again was I truly moved. This is just about as powerful a line as man can write and yet, it almost rings flat as he hurries through it. If you watched the video, you'll notice only a dull, delayed applause. He simply doesn't give powerful statements like this enough time to breathe. By delivering every phrase with authority and gravitas, he ends up emphasizing none of them. Obama speaks with eloquence, thought and power. He simply needs to work on his timing and dynamics. Maybe pick up an instrument...or take an improv class. Because with lines like this, he would have us.