Radiohead-in Rainbows

mole1985

Well i paid £2.45 for the album (including the service charge).

clarefromscotland

from the LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-et-radiohead2oct02,0,1634979.story?coll=la-home-business


Another high-profile manager said he was still trying to process the boldness of the Radiohead venture. “My head is spinning, honestly,” said Kelly Curtis, who represents Seattle-based Pearl Jam. “It’s very cool and very inspiring, really.”.....

.....Curtis, the Pearl Jam manager, said that years on a major label roster established the Radiohead brand and made it possible for it to buck the system.

"It's the newer bands I really feel sorry for," Curtis said.

Pearl Jam and other groups with intense followings, such as the Dave Matthews Band, R.E.M., Metallica and Nine Inch Nails, will probably learn the most from Radiohead's experience, Curtis said. "Everyone will keep an eye on this because this is the most exciting thing we've seen to this point."

DOSW

soulsinging wrote:

no, you're not hallucinating. that's just thom yorke's ego deleting everything around him of all connection to reality.

Get over yourself. You don't know him and never will. But if it makes you feel better to bash someone who clearly has more creativity than you, so be it I guess...

soulsinging

DOSW wrote:

Get over yourself. You don't know him and never will. But if it makes you feel better to bash someone who clearly has more creativity than you, so be it I guess...

who said it was a bad thing? the guy has a huge ego. nothing wrong with that. he has the chops to back it up for the most part. i also love axl rose, liam gallagher, and kanye west... you can't be a rock star and not have a healthy ego.

analogueaddict72

When I first saw this my heart sank, one of my top 5 fav band about to release their new album on download only.

Before I got to the site I thought it would be CD only in the boxset. I needn't have worried just like PJ RH look after their vinyl fans.

This set is a little pricey but 2 heavy vinyl 12" pressings is enough to soften the blow to my wallet.

Anyone who got Hail on vinyl will remember what a superb package that was, it was on 45 speed and sounded awesome.

JSBE

Todd76 wrote:

I pre-ordered my download version last night - over 12 hours ago - and have yet to recieve a confirmation e-mail......anyone else in the same boat????

i am in the same boat. if i don't get an email on the 10th or at the lastest the 11th i'll send an email with my confirm # to see if i need to re-order or not.

transplant

clarefromscotland wrote:

from the LA Times
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-et-radiohead2oct02,0,1634979.story?coll=la-home-business

.....Curtis, the Pearl Jam manager, said that years on a major label roster established the Radiohead brand and made it possible for it to buck the system.

"It's the newer bands I really feel sorry for," Curtis said.

I am sure it is cool for a band to give their old label the big F- you however please don't forget a major reason how you got into your position.

that said, awesome idea. I will pay $5.00.

thanks for posting that article.

anotherclone

I'm curious...to the people that are saying "$1.00" or "$5.00", do mean per downloaded song? Or for the entire album?

DaytimeDilemma

anotherclone wrote:

I'm curious...to the people that are saying "$1.00" or "$5.00", do mean per downloaded song? Or for the entire album?

The entire album. You can't buy it per track.

pwoperrock38

Jammin909 wrote:

I gave them 5 pounds (~$10) for the album.

What a fucking sweet deal. I love Radiohead and these new songs are all amazing!

That's what I paid also

wavin_goodbye

i feel like downloading it illegally, deciding what it's worth, and then downloading it legally..

anotherclone

DaytimeDilemma wrote:

The entire album. You can't buy it per track.

Ahhhh, Oh, I didn't realize that. Interesting....

And I'm not directing this at you personally, DaytimeDilemma, but in my opinion, it would seem that $1-$2 seems pretty cheap to me. I'd be worried that karma might bite me in the ass for low-balling it like that.

I look at it is if music is art and the artist deserves to be paid for something that entertains me. Its not like they just pull the music out of their ass. I might be willing to spend as much as $20 for an act I really am loyal to, just to support them. To me, knowing the money goes to the band (and their associated management etc.) and not so much to record companies, I'm actually willing to pay more knowing it goes to my version of the intended recipient.

Is my thinking messed up? Sometimes I can think pretty narrowly...so maybe I'm missing something in my thought process.

BinGnarly

I paid zero for the download but with nexts weeks pay check I will be ordering the box set. So it all evens out.

transplant

anotherclone wrote:

And I'm not directing this at you personally, DaytimeDilemma, but in my opinion, it would seem that $1-$2 seems pretty cheap to me. I'd be worried that karma might bite me in the ass for low-balling it like that.

Is my thinking messed up? Sometimes I can think pretty narrowly...so maybe I'm missing something in my thought process.

depends. there are a lot of artists out there for example that I have lost interest in (ex. Tool). I have no desire to pay $12.00 for an up and coming Cd. I would however pay $2.00 to check it out.

Claudia

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071001.WBmingram20071001122200/WBStory/WBmingram

Will Radiohead’s experiment lead others to try the “pay what you want” model? That’s difficult to say. As some have pointed out — including Cynthia Brumfield at IPDemocracy — Radiohead has a fan base that is likely willing to pay handsomely for its music, the same way that fans of Pearl Jam are willing to pay extra for high-quality downloads of the band’s music after live shows. Not every group is going to be able to make that work.”

DaytimeDilemma

anotherclone wrote:

Ahhhh, Oh, I didn't realize that. Interesting....

And I'm not directing this at you personally, DaytimeDilemma, but in my opinion, it would seem that $1-$2 seems pretty cheap to me. I'd be worried that karma might bite me in the ass for low-balling it like that.

Low-balling? Are you kidding me? These guys are millionaires. They know damn right if they offer a name your own price, people will pay nothing. Like I said, when they tour I will see them and pay full admission. I'm taking advantage of their offer. Why not? I've bought everyone one of their other albums at regular price. They owe me.


But let me make this clear, if they were a new up-and-coming band, I would pay full price. But these guys don't need our money.

1STmammal2wearPants

by the way folks, i sent an e-mail to waste saying i didnt receive my confirmation e-mail when i bought the discbox. Have no fears. They sent out another one, and if you're unsure of whether or not your transaction went smoothly, they told me to go here: http://www.inrainbows.com/Members

You'll be able to view your order here.

lastexit

wavin_goodbye wrote:

i feel like downloading it illegally, deciding what it's worth, and then downloading it legally..

I like your style.

anotherclone

DaytimeDilemma wrote:

Low-balling? Are you kidding me? These guys are millionaires. They know damn right if they offer a name your own price, people will pay nothing. Like I said, when they tour I will see them and pay full admission. I'm taking advantage of their offer. Why not? I've bought everyone one of their other albums at regular price. They owe me.


But let me make this clear, if they were a new up-and-coming band, I would pay full price. But these guys don't need our money.

I would expect that to some degree, people will take advantage of the name your price thing, I guess that is human nature.

So, the fact that they are "millionaires" means you don't have to pay them for their art?

lastexit

"So, the fact that they are "millionaires" means you don't have to pay them for their art?"

Not if they say you don't have to.