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Edited Jun 09, 2008, 18:40
Re: AC/DC latest available only through Wal Mart
Jun 09, 2008, 18:28
You'd think AC/DC would be looking at Prince for guidance in rebuilding their audience and building a vibe rather than the bleedin Eagles and James Taylor.

This Wal Mart exclusive is the kind of thing bands do when they have no idea who their audience is or how to reach them. Misguided at best. Dim witted at worst.

After School of Rock they are primed to be one of those older bands that young fans take to their hearts - like Zep, like Jimi - and unlike the Stones who seem to be all nostalgia for baby boomers and have absolutely no leverage with the Kerrang age audience. Especially as AC/DC have never made a truly shit record. Well at least not as shit as the Stones 80s and 90s output.

You'd think they would want everyone and his sister to hear the new record and thus get them pumped up for the really big commitment of spending £75 on a pair tickets and another £20 on a t shirt.

Prince hit the nail on the head by giving his record away, making the tickets reasonably priced and then watching the ticket money roll in. How many nights at the O2 could AC/DC do at £30 a pop with a free cd? Ten? More? Think of the buzz that would generate. They'd rule London for a fortnight.

Some people just don't get the fact that it's like the old days, that word of mouth rules and Wal Mart and the likes of Asda over here are the ultimate word of mouth killer.
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