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How to (Not) Buy a CD by its Cover
Seen any classical CD covers lately? You might be in for a surprise. Sexy girls with only an instrument covering their bare breasts? Oh, yeah, it's true. Topless violinists gone wild. If you find
yourself in a CD store shopping for classical, the naked chicks with violins
are hard to miss. And some of
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them can even play. The competition is fierce in the classical world, and you need an edge to get ahead; you need to capitalize on all your assets. Can Lara St. John play? Well, yes, but who would know without the fuss about her boobies. Obviously, not all sexed-up CDs are worth the money. Now that strings and winds are catching up to the secret marketing of rock and rap, the same rules apply: beg, borrow or steal a listen before dropping the cash.
Do it yourself:
For knowledgeable sales staff who will talk content rather than join in the ogling, try The Candyman (851 St. Michael's Drive, 983-9309). For more discreet research, the customer comments at
will let you know what you're in for-and you can still peruse the cover art.
