Well, in terms of the original post, Mark you are not alone. Alot of people here are noticing the same things you are. The Super Hard Techno or as the Germans call it "Shranz". is definately hiting the record stores hard atm.

We are seeing countless labels/releases coming from everywhere into the record stores across the globe.

Now do I see a problem with it? Well basically heres my call:

Some of the releases that get out there will sell well. Maybe in our hearts they just arent quality releases but the fact of the matter is that there are alot of people that have different opinions and we just have to understand that.

I myself play alot of hard techno so for me its a plus as there will be an odd release that comes out thats a corker and I can add it to my collection.

So all and all its a plus in my books. I just hope that in the future the guys that are using the Fruity Loops get a lil more creative, dont be afraid to experiment or even ask the guys who have mastered the program for help.

Peace Yall
PauZe