Just bought Radiohead's "In Rainbows." It's terrific. I was going to

[alfredo]

buy it when they offered it on their site, but forgot to do it.

Here's the article on the release.

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/08/01/02/radiohead.comes.to.itunes/



Lead singer Thom Yorke told Time just before Radiohead began recording songs for 'In Rainbows' that: "I like the people at our record company, but the time is at hand when you have to ask why anyone needs one... It probably would give us some perverse pleasure to say 'fuck you' to this decaying business model." The group chose not to re-sign its contract with EMI, and its latest album is being praised by many as its finest work yet.


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It's on iTunes, and I guess on other online outlets. Not sure about brick and mortar establishments. It's well worth the money.

[Lethe]

1. well they made like $3 million

on a album where they didnt even specify a price
(i shamelessly downloaded it for free)

They cannot be stopped.

[alfredo]

2. I paid $9.99 at iTunes.

Definitely music for those who like to walk "through the garden."

[ghostsofgiants]

3. I downlaoded it for free as well, but definitely plan to buy the CD...

Or maybe even the box set if possible.

[meegbear]

6. I got it for free too ...

when I hit the lottery, I'll send them a few bucks.

[Indi Guy]

4. Trivia question: Radiohead was the first musical act on what TV show?

???

(no fair Googling)

[Guava Jelly]

5. I have never owned a radiohead cd in my life

I bought it from Itunes last night.
I plan on listening to it today.

[alfredo]

7. This CD and Wilco's "Sky Blue Sky" are my favorites at this time.

Give it a deep listen, headphones and no interruptions.

[Guava Jelly]

10. doing it now

Sounds great w/headphones. :thumbsup:

[alfredo]

11. It's really well done.

From the artist directly to us is a more natural way of promoting the music. The record execs can spend more time selling cocaine and less time fucking the artist out of their money.

[cbmanchester]

8. It's very good, and a brilliant move by them

They say Radiohead has averaged about $2-$3 per unit, which is a lot more than most musicians make through a label.

[alfredo]

9. The computer based studio has cut the start up costs of recording. You

will see it more and more if Radiohead's strategy pans out.


Janis Ian was a leader in this respect. She totally embraced the internet.