It looks like the problem is related to the size of the database.
The storage of lyrics and other metadata inside the database can really affect the size (in MB).
*This statement has been made previously when dealing with MC slow-downs.
*It has become clear that storing data such as Lyrics & Bio's has a marked affect on MC's performance due to the resulting massive database size.
*It has been noted that this does cause MC to be rather crippled in it's performance.
*It has been suggested that large data fields such as Lyrics, and large PLUS repetitive fields such as Artist Bio's be stored OUTSIDE the database (as cover art has been) as a possible solution.
However, I have not seen any form of acknowledgement, direct comment, or response from the JRiver people as to whether this is to be considered as a possible way to resolve this issue.
In the meantime, I (and possible others) have found the use of Lyrics & Bio's to be too detrimental to MC's performance to take advantage of this 'feature'.
Will this be resolved?
Or will having Lyrics and/or bio's continue to be a compromise?