VittraEternity wrote:
I would hope that you release a full-length album. In my opinion it would be a shame if artists abandoned the idea of the album. I think an album is much more powerful and meaningful, an EP will always come off as being underwhelming. 

I think the music industry really killed off the album, with its absurd over-emphasis on singles. I know it used to be about singles way back when, but with the idea of albums being present for so long, why attempt continue on in that manner? Like, I understand why a band would want to have a single with regards promoting albums, tours etc. but when its all about the singles rather than albums, how can one expect potential listeners to care enough to buy the album?

Well, that's the problem. No one IS buying CDs anymore, anyway. And since a CD's shelf life is at most 6 months, due to lack of stores still in business and shelf space being unavailable, then a full album is actually a waste (as are DVDs, because virtually no stores stock DVDs unless they are from really large bands). Releasing 2 EPs in place a full CD is a better option I think, as it keeps the artist in the public's eye longer via press and shelf space in stores.

I think the only way an EP can be underwhelming is if the songs are underwhelming. I understand if fans want more songs from an artist, but the fans need to consider that they themselves have brought this on by insisting that filesharing does no harm.

Sean