Sweet! As a guy who "bought" IN RAINBOWS for zero pounds sterling from them, I'll gladly buy the album from iTunes.

And they even have Cuttooth. Now I need an iTunes Plus version of Killer Cars, Permanent Daylight, and the other 40 or so awesome b-sides...

If this is "artistic integrity":



I'll stick with sellouts like Radiohead

timujin: If this is "artistic integrity":



I'll stick with sellouts like Radiohead

Seriously, what in the holy fark was he THINKING with that Chris Gaines shiat? I even kinda liked Garth up to that point(dude puts on a helluva live show), but that was just mind-numbingly stupid. I can't believe that nobody around him didn't say "Ya know Garth, if you do this, you're gonna look like a complete and total farkstick".

I'd love to know the thought process that led up to that trainwreck.

Someone answer me this... how can a band hold out from iTunes on their own? Am I to believe that every single one of the THOUSANDS of artists on iTunes gave their OK?

I thought the label or distributor had the rights to distribute everything?

So they actually had to get permission from Captain and Tennille, BJ Thomas, etc. etc. etc.?

/serious question

downstairs: how can a band hold out from iTunes on their own

They own the rights and masters. Most performers on major labels DON'T.


/Joan Jett owns all her stuff

El Freak: timujin: If this is "artistic integrity":



I'll stick with sellouts like Radiohead

Seriously, what in the holy fark was he THINKING with that Chris Gaines shiat? I even kinda liked Garth up to that point(dude puts on a helluva live show), but that was just mind-numbingly stupid. I can't believe that nobody around him didn't say "Ya know Garth, if you do this, you're gonna look like a complete and total farkstick".

I'd love to know the thought process that led up to that trainwreck.

It was suppose to be the sound track for a movie. It was never intended to be a stand alone album. But the movie company back out and it was left out there. Garth has said he would have never made the album if he knew the movie would not be made.

BTW, subby, what the hell does selling songs on iTunes have to do with selling CDs anywhere?

I still think AC/DC displays more individuality in each one of their diverse albums than Muse does, or any of their lesser forebearers.

please add Densmore of The Doors to that list, if it wasnt for him, they d be commercials with Doors jingles all over the place

/thanks, John

I'm waiting for the Chris Gaines digital box set to break all iTunes sales records.

NightOwl2255: It was suppose to be the sound track for a movie. It was never intended to be a stand alone album. But the movie company back out and it was left out there. Garth has said he would have never made the album if he knew the movie would not be made.

Oh? Did they back out after seeing this suckfest?

I think Radiohead were right the first time.

OK Computer is one of those albums that's made up of great tracks, it's an album where it's more than the sum of its parts.

The single track download model is a double-edged sword. Artists who produce albums of filler can't rip people off so easily, but it might also mean that people miss out on albums full of great non-single material because they just buy one track.

wow, what a stupid headline

also, Valdes I still think AC/DC displays more individuality in each one of their diverse albums than Muse does, or any of their lesser forebearers.


I LARFED.

Valdes: I still think AC/DC displays more individuality in each one of their diverse albums than Muse does, or any of their lesser forebearers.

What the fark does Muse have to do with AC/DC? And "forebearers"?

Radiohead sucks. That is all.

What the fark does Muse have to do with AC/DC? And "forebearers"?

Muse has nothing to do with AC/DC, unfortunately, for a meeting between the two would mean the complete obliteration of Muse.

AC/DC is all about girls, cars, and F'n.
Muse is all about... whatever the hell they are about.
AC/DC would F the shiat out of Muse's groupies if Muse's groupies actually had female parts.

NightOwl2255: It was suppose to be the sound track for a movie. It was never intended to be a stand alone album. But the movie company back out and it was left out there. Garth has said he would have never made the album if he knew the movie would not be made.

I also want to defend Brooks for that. He was playing a character in an upcoming fake biopic movie and the album was supporting that (I even saw some promo material for it).

/The fact that he took such a risk with his country image gives me more respect for him.
//I also respect his taste in songwriters

Valdes: AC/DC would F the shiat out of Muse's groupies if Muse's groupies actually had female parts.

Now that's some very funny right there. +2

/ if you wanted blood, you got it
// rip Bon

My stuff's not on iTunes, why aren't I on subby's list?

Actually, don't answer that...

Valdes: Muse has nothing to do with AC/DC, unfortunately, for a meeting between the two would mean the complete obliteration of Muse.


Why can't you see, when they bleed they bleed the same?

I bought that Chris Gaines CD. I liked it. It's not Garth-like at all, and I think some of the songs are pretty cool. You can begin calling me a dork now. I can take it. :)

Did someone mention AC/DC ?
R.I.P. Bon (new window)

The band had held out against iTunes for quite some time, not (officially) for financial reasons, but due to an objection to the policy of splitting albums into individual tracks and allowing them to be sold separately.

In other words, they wanted the luxury of writing one or two good songs, and forcing you to buy the rest of the crap that they include in the package.

If the whole album is that good, then don't separate it into tracks.

Beatles suck

/that is all

El Freak: timujin: If this is "artistic integrity":

Seriously, what in the holy fark was he THINKING with that Chris Gaines shiat? I even kinda liked Garth up to that point(dude puts on a helluva live show), but that was just mind-numbingly stupid. I can't believe that nobody around him didn't say "Ya know Garth, if you do this, you're gonna look like a complete and total farkstick".

I'd love to know the thought process that led up to that trainwreck.

GARTH FARKING BROOKS ?????? Integrity and him do not go together, kids.

Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

I'm cataloguing who on Fark knows anything about the history of Western music and you just helped me decide whether you're on the list.

Kyosuke: If the whole album is that good, then don't separate it into tracks.

Because there's nothing like holding down the fast forward button for two minutes to get to the one part of the album you actually want to listen to at the moment.

ComputerSaysNo: Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

I'm cataloguing who on Fark knows anything about the history of Western music and you just helped me decide whether you're on the list.
That sounds like a very noble project. But seriously, the Beatles were and are so overhyped. A thousand monkeys with a thousand hits of acid in a room full of sitars and bongos and walruses could crap that shiat out no problem

timujin: If this is "artistic integrity":



I'll stick with sellouts like Radiohead

Wait, is that Garth Brooks? You've got to be shiatting me.

OMGlookatthat_HUGE_P_HOLE: Radiohead sucks. That is all.

But not if you are in a world of shiat and feel like jumping off the nearest bridge...
(I like them, but sometimes they are too whiny and depressing.)

my morning jacket's new cd is so full of win your head might assplode upon listening.

/srsly. wearz a helmet
//hail to the theif was the beginning of the end of radiohead

www.myspace.com/orificedeath

Love them. Hate them. Fear them. Become bored by them. They are the real deal.

Tacoby Bellisbury
ComputerSaysNo: Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

I'm cataloguing who on Fark knows anything about the history of Western music and you just helped me decide whether you're on the list.
That sounds like a very noble project. But seriously, the Beatles were and are so overhyped. A thousand monkeys with a thousand hits of acid in a room full of sitars and bongos and walruses could crap that shiat out no problem

Yeah, all those albums you wrote and produced were INCREDIBLE. All those #1 hits you cranked out...AMAZING. Your mark on this world will be INDELIBLE. Go back in your hole Mr. Taco-Troll.

wait....pay?.....for music?....

/head asplode

Valdes: AC/DC would F the shiat out of Muse's groupies if Muse's groupies actually had female parts.

Y'know Valdes, I knew I'd see you in this thread, but I wasn't prepared for the funny. +1 for originality, and I'll be updating my Farky shortly.

AnimateThis: Tacoby Bellisbury
ComputerSaysNo: Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

I'm cataloguing who on Fark knows anything about the history of Western music and you just helped me decide whether you're on the list.
That sounds like a very noble project. But seriously, the Beatles were and are so overhyped. A thousand monkeys with a thousand hits of acid in a room full of sitars and bongos and walruses could crap that shiat out no problem

Yeah, all those albums you wrote and produced were INCREDIBLE. All those #1 hits you cranked out...AMAZING. Your mark on this world will be INDELIBLE. Go back in your hole Mr. Taco-Troll.

Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

Before you crawl back in your troll hole, maybe name two or three bands that aren't/weren't overhyped that you think are/were great?
Then we can get a better idea how big a Moran you really are.

Hempmonkey: Before you crawl back in your troll hole, maybe name two or three bands that aren't/weren't overhyped that you think are/were great?

The Doors were/are the best

Jefferson Airplane

Bob Dylan was great, but couldn't sing worth a shiat


and the Beatles SUCK

AnimateThis: Yeah, all those albums you wrote and produced were INCREDIBLE. All those #1 hits you cranked out...AMAZING. Your mark on this world will be INDELIBLE. Go back in your hole Mr. Taco-Troll.

Same to you, ass face

Now I know why I don't click on the music tab that much. The farking Doors better than the Beatles? I like the Doors, but you're on crack.

Mtop18: GARTH FARKING BROOKS ?????? Integrity and him do not go together, kids.

And exactly how do you reach that conclusion? There's a very good reason why Garth is one of the most beloved singers in country music and it certainly wasn't a lack of integrity.

Saracuda: I bought that Chris Gaines CD. I liked it. It's not Garth-like at all, and I think some of the songs are pretty cool. You can begin calling me a dork now. I can take it. :)

I've heard a few songs off the album and they really weren't too bad. It even produced his only top 40 hit on the Hot 100 (#5) and a top 25 hit on the country charts. It just didn't sell because it's not at all Garth-like and by didn't sell I mean it 'only' went platinum twice.

/raised on Garth and the Beach Boys
//still my two all-time favorites

Tacoby Bellisbury
Blah blah, conservative moran! You swallow.

Radiohead still sucks, which means that they can still share the list with those that subby said.

ComputerSaysNo: Tacoby Bellisbury: Beatles suck

/that is all

I'm cataloguing who on Fark knows anything about the history of Western music and you just helped me decide whether you're on the list.

:) You see, Tacoby is doing everyone a favor. Now we all know to stick hom on our ignore lists.

Also, I have always said that it is impossible for AC/DC to sell out. When your overt artistic goals are sex, drugs, money, and a general rock n/ roll lifestyle, it would be difficult to abandon these goals for sex, drugs, money, and a general rock n/ roll lifestyle.

Tacoby Bellisbury
Same to you, ass face


From Tacoby's profile:
"I try treat my fellow man with the Golden Rule....a Renaissance Man."

Is name calling part of your Golden Rule Mr. Renaissance? Nice...way to walk the walk. You lose.

AnimateThis: You lose.

genzoman: my morning jacket's new cd is so full of win your head might assplode upon listening.

/srsly. wearz a helmet
//hail to the theif was the beginning of the end of radiohead

You sir are a genius. Both of those statements are 100% correct.

/The Bends > OK Computer IMHO

AnimateThis

Tacoby Bellisbury: AnimateThis

well at least you got the flaming part right.


/People who say they hate the Beatles usually do so because it's cool to hate popular things.
//Some things are popular for a reason