<![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy - Idolator Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/idolator.com.png <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy - Idolator Comments]]> http://idolator.com Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:37:31 EST Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:37:31 EST http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c3501209 I still think this is a great idea, but post the songs at like 96kbps formatted mp3's~ That was there is something there is something to be desired

lalahsghost

]]> 33:277224:c3501209 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:37:31 EST <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1910836 Trackback

]]> 33:277224:c1910836 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:24:12 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1864999 The New Pornographers are doing this already but with way cooler options:

www.buyearlygetnow.com

Although, let's be honest, I'll probably buy the early download. The amount of illegal downloading I do is bad for my karma...

zeepee

]]> 33:277224:c1864999 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:51:55 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1857669 I'm really enjoying the album -- I got it off of OiNK -- but I don't buy digital releases. I feel more comfortable with physical copies, and I'd rather know if an album has staying power before I buy.

Good for them, though. I hope it helps.

Labtheque

]]> 33:277224:c1857669 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:01:56 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1856353 I just got it off of Oink anyway. Because most band websites make me want to puke. Almost as much as the thought of spending $10+ on an actual CD.

stix

]]> 33:277224:c1856353 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:11:58 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1853031 Well huh! It is in fact on iTunes already. I guess A & C must have had this all planned and submitted to iTunes weeks ago, or else A & C just simply has enough clout to get iTunes to put up their releases in a matter of days or hours rather than the standard "few weeks."

But who cares? It's on iTunes NOW, so just go and buy it, people!

Catbirdseat

]]> 33:277224:c1853031 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:21:37 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1850559 I know that the album is at least available on the A&C website and iTunes. In a Myspace bulletin the band put out yesterday, they specifically noted that it could be purchased from iTunes, with no mention of the label's site.

AL

]]> 33:277224:c1850559 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:15:28 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1850031 Wait a minute... Harvey Danger is still putting out records?

Flagpole Sitta 2007?

Mick Kraut

]]> 33:277224:c1850031 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:01:23 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1849827 The MP3 that Pitchfork posted was weak. Maybe a legal posting of the tracks can pre-empt bad buzz, "not worth stealing," eg. Make people pay for the tracks before a leak and net chatter can squash anticipation.

I dunno, let me listen to the MP3 again. I thought "Elevator Love Song" was fantastic once upon a time..

NickEddy

]]> 33:277224:c1849827 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:55:53 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1849462 @therichgirlsareweeping: You are correct. KRS released it, after they put it out there for free. I hope it works out for Stars, too. I dig those folks.

Al aka El Negro Magnifico

]]> 33:277224:c1849462 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:43:56 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1849218 @GovernmentNames: Yeah, that's a good question, w/r/t iTunes, eMusic, etc., because as a general rule (in my experience at least), it takes a few weeks to get an album integrated into those systems.

Catbirdseat

]]> 33:277224:c1849218 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:31:15 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1849169 @puffermedia: Wasn't that HD album re-released by KRS? If I remember correctly, the torrent went out when the band initially self-released it, right? I'm not sure that makes a difference or not.

the rich girls are weeping

]]> 33:277224:c1849169 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:27:28 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1849151 This is a bold move. Bravo. I don't know much about Stars, but I'm glad someone on the label side finally had enough balls to do this. My prediction: lots of other artists will follow suit.

Vince Neilstein

]]> 33:277224:c1849151 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:26:10 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848781 Harvey Danger did something similar with their last album: they put up a bit-torrent of the album at the same time as the release. I wonder how that worked out for them.

I, personally, really liked Stars last two albums. It's nice to see my goodwill vindicated.

Feh Am Legend

]]> 33:277224:c1848781 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:57:42 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848764 Maura, you're trippin' if you think the cover art sucks. That cover has a rather classic feel: understated Franklin Gothic and a sweet painting. Plus it fits nicely with the A&C cover format.
If y'all would do a "worst cover art" gallery like I've been begging you to, this one would stand out because...well, it's fucking good.

Al aka El Negro Magnifico

]]> 33:277224:c1848764 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:56:37 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848623 Gosh, leave it to Stars to pull this off with grace and tact. Not to get all totally twee all over y'all, but reading this kind of made my heart explode with love. And not just because of that great ego-stroke.

And, well, yeah, duh! This will almost probably and definitely ensure that I will buy a copy of that double vinyl when it's available.

the rich girls are weeping

]]> 33:277224:c1848623 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:46:35 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848596 I wasn't able to tell from this post or the label's site, though: is the early digital release going to be just directly through the label, or is it going to be on iTunes/eMusic/etc. well before September 25th too? That might make all the difference as far as it actually seriously impacting sales figures. Still, this is pretty interesting, and I'm really curious to see what would happen if a mainstream or a 'big' indie band decided to try the same strategy.

Al Shipley

]]> 33:277224:c1848596 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:44:40 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848594 That's a pretty good move. The only way this could be better was if it wasn't the Stars...as the Stars are, you know, boring.

-nt-

rrnate

]]> 33:277224:c1848594 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:44:34 EDT <![CDATA[Record Label Actually Makes Smart Move Regarding Piracy]]> http://idolator.com/tunes/stopping-leaks-before-they-start/record-label-actually-makes-smart-move-regarding-piracy-277224.php#c1848548 Stars are fucking awesome and I hope this works out for them.

Bazooka Tooth

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