The bold is critical, and the response below the bold is my actual feeling. I wrote that months ago and most if not all of that still stands but here is some more.

CDs are very impractical and I believe CDs are on their way out. SD Card releases or downloading should take it's place.

The RIAA's fight against FileSharing is their refusal to listen to the Market which is telling them what they are doing wrong by participating in file sharing. Your new Music Market is much more economical for the consumer, the company and the musician, as there is no longer a middle man and a cycle of production, manufacturing, wholesale, marketing and retail. The Internet and a community that welcomes innovation and practices open licensing do not need the glitz of a big time Record Label. The Market has evolved, and is still Evolving and the RIAA hates it. When you look at the RIAA's attitude, they aren't suing you for copyright infringement, they are suing you for being a part of a market revolution that would otherwise force the RIAA to change their old business model and could also very well render them out of business unless they sue everyone, extend contracts and continue to have a hold on the media.

People say if you really like the band, you should support them by buying their CDs. Well, you will not be supporting them if you buy their CD a year later if the platinum and gold rush is over, as it is very likely that the wholesaler will not restock their warehouses with new CDs. You are paying for what is already payed for. You support a band by buying directly from them any merchandise or attending a concerts. CDs are minuscule, especially after the big promotion when they aren't consistently going platinum.