mastershake Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 i can't even get on radiohead.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 So I'd say it looks like Radioheads gonna independant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kicking_Television Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll be the first to say it, i'm not that excited about this. It is a cool idea to create buzz though, i'll wait for the pig and see if i dig it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll be the first to say it, i'm not that excited about this. It is a cool idea to create buzz though, i'll wait for the pig and see if i dig it. ???????? Whats their not to be excited about? THIS IS A HUGE FUCK YOU to the record industry thats been FUCKING YOU over since you bought your first record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll be the first to say it, i'm not that excited about this. It is a cool idea to create buzz though, i'll wait for the pig and see if i dig it.You don't really have to wait for anything, I mean Radiohead will let you download it for free starting on the 10th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastershake Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 So I'd say it looks like Radioheads gonna independant?i think this is a great idea. if it's true that with most record labels, the band only receives 10 to 15% of each album sale, and the record label gets the other 85%, then i would think radiohead would make way more money with this scheme than they would going through a major label. anyone who downloads the album for free is more than likely someone who either a. doesn't like the band that much or has never heard them, or b. someone who would have downloaded the leaked album for free anyway. most fans will pay at least something, and if that amounts to an average of $5 then the band itself is collecting way more money than they would have going through a label. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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tongue-tied Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 This is bizarre.Why does Radiohead want my cell number? I figured it was for people like me, I'll be getting a call from an angry Thom asking me to explain why I think their new album is worth nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Yeah, it's all well and good when lesser known bands do this, but when Radiohead does it, it is an exceedingly big deal for the music industry. Because Radiohead is a HUGE FUCKING BAND. They are really popular. This has the potential to change the record industry. It probably won't, but I wouldn't be surprised to see more and more bands do stuff like this before long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I figured it was for people like me, I'll be getting a call from an angry Thom asking me to explain why I think their new album is worth nothing. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Ok. So I ordered the discbox. I'm very excited. I paid $80 for it. Then got a blank confirmation email. I guess this is classic Radiohead, where everything is non-conventional. I just assume that I'll get another email with the download instructions before next Wednesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Modified Bear Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Ok. So I ordered the discbox. I'm very excited. I paid $80 for it. Then got a blank confirmation email. I guess this is classic Radiohead, where everything is non-conventional. I just assume that I'll get another email with the download instructions before next Wednesday. Not sure why yours was blank, my confirmation email had all your basic order info plus this: "Discbox customers. You goods will be shipped on or before 3rd December 2007 by post.Information regarding the download (included with the Discbox) as per below. Download customers. You will receive a further e-mail shortly before the 10th October detailing your username and activation code. The e-mail will also provide the link to the download area. We value your custom." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Yeah, it's all well and good when lesser known bands do this, but when Radiohead does it, it is an exceedingly big deal for the music industry. Because Radiohead is a HUGE FUCKING BAND. They are really popular. This has the potential to change the record industry. It probably won't, but I wouldn't be surprised to see more and more bands do stuff like this before long. I didn't want to go ranting and raving but you said it so i'll rant. This is what its going to take to change this industry. Bands like Radiohead and Wilco are doing it and personally I think its something to get excited about. Even if you don't like Radiohead they deserve a pat on the back for taking a brave first step. Its gonna take more bands of this size making these kind of moves to actually make a differnce. I'd say Radiohead desrves a giant pat on the back for taking a brave first step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_H_2 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Not sure why yours was blank, my confirmation email had all your basic order info plus this: "Discbox customers. You goods will be shipped on or before 3rd December 2007 by post.Information regarding the download (included with the Discbox) as per below. Download customers. You will receive a further e-mail shortly before the 10th October detailing your username and activation code. The e-mail will also provide the link to the download area. We value your custom." That actually makes me feel better. As long as I'm getting another email down the line giving me download instructions, I really have no reason to freak. Plus, I already saw that the amount was deducted from my CC, so I know that the order went through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I don't see all the fuss about releasing an album like this, especially since radioheads stuff is usually super overpriced. 25 bucks for limited edition eps, 40 bucks for records, etc. cds are okay but you can't really jack up prices too much for those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I don't see all the fuss about releasing an album like this, especially since radioheads stuff is usually super overpriced. 25 bucks for limited edition eps, 40 bucks for records, etc. cds are okay but you can't really jack up prices too much for those. BEcause they are a band that has something like 15 million records sold worldwide, and they are releasing an album without a label, and letting their fans decide what they feel is a fair price for it. How is it not a big deal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OOO Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's also a big deal because they are really really really good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean Patrick Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 "I don't see all the fuss about releasing an album like this, especially since radioheads stuff is usually super overpriced. 25 bucks for limited edition eps, 40 bucks for records, etc. cds are okay but you can't really jack up prices too much for those." i live in ann arbor, where we have all these boutique record shops and have never, ever paid 40 dollars for a radiohead lp. the most has been 30 and it was dual 10'', which cost way more to make (for some reason). you have to remember that it is only 80 to us. to the average bbc listener (brits) its 40 bucks. thats nothin' (i guess), the price of a dvd season. blame conversion. not the band. see you.sean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 BEcause they are a band that has something like 15 million records sold worldwide, and they are releasing an album without a label, and letting their fans decide what they feel is a fair price for it. How is it not a big deal? yeah i just don't get it I guess. I mean its not that big of a deal since they would be able to get it for free if they wanted to it doesn't change anything really. They're just basically going by the obvious some fans will download it for free any way and some will buy it. Doing it this way will only make them more money. paying for digital downloads of albums is just stupid imo. I'm not against this whole idea I just think its kinda wack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 yeah i just don't get it I guess. I mean its not that big of a deal since they would be able to get it for free if they wanted to it doesn't change anything really. They're just basically going by the obvious some fans will download it for free any way and some will buy it. Doing it this way will only make them more money. paying for digital downloads of albums is just stupid imo. I'm not against this whole idea I just think its kinda wack. Yeah but this is them saying they made an album cause they wanted to and they want you to hear it. Rather then divy up the album on itunes where many will just buy the two songs they want its like they are saying here just have the whole thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I probably would not have bought this if released conventionally, and now I will. So there's that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 yeah i just don't get it I guess. I mean its not that big of a deal since they would be able to get it for free if they wanted to it doesn't change anything really. They're just basically going by the obvious some fans will download it for free any way and some will buy it. Doing it this way will only make them more money. paying for digital downloads of albums is just stupid imo. I'm not against this whole idea I just think its kinda wack. It's a brilliant move by them that shun's conventional industry standards. It will serve the purpose of gaining goodwill amongst music fans, getting their music out there, and making more money than if they had gone the normal rout. Sure it's an obvious move, but they are first major band to realize it or to have the balls to do it. Thats why it's a big deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighFives Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's a brilliant move by them that shun's conventional industry standards. It will serve the purpose of gaining goodwill amongst music fans, getting their music out there, and making more money than if they had gone the normal rout. Sure it's an obvious move, but they are first major band to realize it or to have the balls to do it. Thats why it's a big deal. yeah I just don't think its that ballsy because obviously it would work, especially for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Could also be viewed as PR to get noticed - instead of using the songs on Law & Order: Special Payola Unit or whatever. Like RE.M. or Pearl Jam - it could be that the days of them selling a lot of cds in this country are over. But I suspect, that they may not be all that concerned about such things. But, we don't really know what goes on in the management office. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It's a brilliant move by them that shun's conventional industry standards. It will serve the purpose of gaining goodwill amongst music fans, getting their music out there, and making more money than if they had gone the normal rout. Sure it's an obvious move, but they are first major band to realize it or to have the balls to do it. Thats why it's a big deal. Sounds like a summary of "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart". It's a pretty cool thing for them to have done, and it will succeed in getting a fence-sitter like me listening. For a fan, i'm sure it's "unfuckinbelievably awesome!"...it's just not unprecedented. Much more notable that platinum sellers Radiohead did it, but i suspect it'll change the face of the earth about as much as Wilco did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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