I think it is safe to say that many and probably most recording companies "bait" the gen pub with one big hit. The rest of the cuts are almost always crap. They know it. The do it. The gen pub retaliates by theiving the good stuff and not the crap. I am hopeful that the two can come to a solid, ethical and legal compromise. However BOTH sides need to have a reason to do this. For decades the gen pub did not have alot of clout. Now they have a bit. Lets hope it helps move the recording industry in a positive fashion.
Knuck