In reply to miao.

Do you think that the internet is some new invention? The internet was around in the 90s and early 00s, and so was illegal downloading. When Backstreet, Nsync and Usher were selling a million in their first week, the Internet was there...and their entire albums were available for free downloading.

Album sales are poor because today's "pop stars" are poor grade, and aren't compelling enough to inspire big numbers like years past. In the words of Linda Perry: "who wants a fuckin' Katy Perry album?"