slipped
into recession
terrorist attacks
collapse
dotcom bubble,
observers
depths of the
worst downturn
venturing
fiercely
field
taking on
declared,
stood for “
idiots price
devices”.
ultimately
turned out
smash
enabled
energize
dominate
enough offset
rapid decline
Internet piracy
merely widespread ;
regarded
Various
virtual tip jars
fans
halt or reverse
decline,
reconcile
seemingly
irreconcilable
access
Napster
original file-swapping
shut down.
Meanwhile
charging people
subscription
access
exist
predictable revenue,
unlimited access
subscription fees
New world music
Appearance
scene
turmoil
square
conflicting demands
subscription inside
approach
Comes With Music
handset
handset includes
subscription fee
record companies
download new tunes
Attracts
retains customers.
extended beyond handsets
bundled
broadband service, sustainable
depends
involved
venturing
incumbent.
observers
skeptical
unpleasant
truth
particularly
sustain
illusion