I don't buy albums as often now because I mostly use Pandora and Songza. What's great about those services is that they help you discover new artists. If I like an artist enough, I'm going to pick up their CD. Even though streaming services are gaining in popularity, artists are not compensated enough by them. That's why digital downloads and physical media will not be replaced anytime soon.
I also believe that you don't have to buy music in order to call yourself a true fan. Being fan means you enjoy the music, plain and simple. I might be a fan of a band I heard on the radio, but it's not my obligation to go out and immediately by their CD.
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