Apple gives U2 album away for free...thoughts?
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great album look forward to next yr's tour ...jesus greets me looks just like me ....0
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Was going to say that it'll help their older albums. Didn't hurt that they were all on sale for $5Hobbes said:Post edited by igotid88 onI miss igotid880 -
Would you still feel the same way if Justin Berber/Taylor Swift/ did the same thing?tominzinga said:After one day Ive seen all over my twitter news feed- "Why do I have the new U2 album in my library?" Its genious. Think about it. Its already there, at least half of the people will listen to at least a song. What a better way to get exposure? In terms of the album its a bit of the same old but a nice listen. Now a days I think bands are gunna need to do stuff like this. Rock bands for that matter
"here, you should try this new food product" *wrenches unsuspecting innocent soul's mouth open and shoves insane amount of food in it and forces poor soul to eat and swallow it*
Of course I'm playing devil's advocate, but I don't like when things are forced upon others whether they want it or not. I liked U2 back in the 80s-90s, but to be honest, I almost want to avoid listening to the album because it was forced upon me.
Tom Petty is different, you had to buy tix to the show to get the album, so the people getting the album were already fans and going to the show, they didn't force the album on non-fans.The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
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33 million people have listened to the new albumI miss igotid880
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Great ! Its good music, no swearing no corruption no bad influence just pure heart and soul, listened to the album this is my third time and i love it, U2 will always be one of the biggest bands of the world despite what critism they get, and i think its great their back catalogues have been selling too, good on em they deserve it alone for their great activism0
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Forced??? Seems a bit extreme...RKCNDY said:
Would you still feel the same way if Justin Berber/Taylor Swift/ did the same thing?tominzinga said:After one day Ive seen all over my twitter news feed- "Why do I have the new U2 album in my library?" Its genious. Think about it. Its already there, at least half of the people will listen to at least a song. What a better way to get exposure? In terms of the album its a bit of the same old but a nice listen. Now a days I think bands are gunna need to do stuff like this. Rock bands for that matter
"here, you should try this new food product" *wrenches unsuspecting innocent soul's mouth open and shoves insane amount of food in it and forces poor soul to eat and swallow it*
Of course I'm playing devil's advocate, but I don't like when things are forced upon others whether they want it or not. I liked U2 back in the 80s-90s, but to be honest, I almost want to avoid listening to the album because it was forced upon me.
Tom Petty is different, you had to buy tix to the show to get the album, so the people getting the album were already fans and going to the show, they didn't force the album on non-fans.
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I wouldn't say it was forced. People have the choice not to listen.RKCNDY said:
Would you still feel the same way if Justin Berber/Taylor Swift/ did the same thing?tominzinga said:After one day Ive seen all over my twitter news feed- "Why do I have the new U2 album in my library?" Its genious. Think about it. Its already there, at least half of the people will listen to at least a song. What a better way to get exposure? In terms of the album its a bit of the same old but a nice listen. Now a days I think bands are gunna need to do stuff like this. Rock bands for that matter
"here, you should try this new food product" *wrenches unsuspecting innocent soul's mouth open and shoves insane amount of food in it and forces poor soul to eat and swallow it*
Of course I'm playing devil's advocate, but I don't like when things are forced upon others whether they want it or not. I liked U2 back in the 80s-90s, but to be honest, I almost want to avoid listening to the album because it was forced upon me.
Tom Petty is different, you had to buy tix to the show to get the album, so the people getting the album were already fans and going to the show, they didn't force the album on non-fans.I miss igotid880 -
Apple releases tool to remove U2 album from iTunes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11098664/Apple-releases-U2-album-removal-tool-for-iTunes.htmlI have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
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Problem solved....as easily as things can be given, it can also be taken away.lukin2006 said:Apple releases tool to remove U2 album from iTunes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11098664/Apple-releases-U2-album-removal-tool-for-iTunes.html
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This is just a clever and great deal for them...and as mostly always I will not go with what most people do and let the others run after it!
I have to say I am really sad that it´s so perfectly clear all about money and sales figures that this alone is a reason to not buy the new album... with or without apple... It might be a good album but wtf is U2 really in need of that? Are they afraid of something?
Oh and surely my opinion will polarise so ...let the details come...
Oh and I agree to most of RKCNDY´s comment especially about J.B. and T.S. ! Then we would all shake the head and sneer about it...for sure...!
Peace...maybe I should say that I liked U2 in the 80 and 90s too and like The Edge!?
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In todays market where album sales are a fraction of what they use to be , should we be surprised that bands are looking for new ways to get their music out there? I don't see the big deal, Apple paid them handsomely and obviously have more in mind than just giving the album away, sponsoring the up coming tour maybe. It's obvious they don't need the money, heck most bands that have been around any length of time don't need the money ...I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
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Agreed ...g under p said:
Problem solved....as easily as things can be given, it can also be taken away.lukin2006 said:Apple releases tool to remove U2 album from iTunes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/11098664/Apple-releases-U2-album-removal-tool-for-iTunes.html
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"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon0 -
Since when are people mad about free stuff?I miss igotid880
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EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG lolRKCNDY said:
Would you still feel the same way if Justin Berber/Taylor Swift/ did the same thing?tominzinga said:After one day Ive seen all over my twitter news feed- "Why do I have the new U2 album in my library?" Its genious. Think about it. Its already there, at least half of the people will listen to at least a song. What a better way to get exposure? In terms of the album its a bit of the same old but a nice listen. Now a days I think bands are gunna need to do stuff like this. Rock bands for that matter
"here, you should try this new food product" *wrenches unsuspecting innocent soul's mouth open and shoves insane amount of food in it and forces poor soul to eat and swallow it*
Of course I'm playing devil's advocate, but I don't like when things are forced upon others whether they want it or not. I liked U2 back in the 80s-90s, but to be honest, I almost want to avoid listening to the album because it was forced upon me.
Tom Petty is different, you had to buy tix to the show to get the album, so the people getting the album were already fans and going to the show, they didn't force the album on non-fans.
Cause perhaps if you listened to the album you would have been enlightened but you didnt choose to, I should know, been listening most my life...got all the answers theres no silence on my part...0 -
If the Foo Fighters did it, they would be praisedI miss igotid880
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"iTunes is getting too invasive. Last night I woke up at 3am to find the new U2 album raiding my fridge." - ConanI miss igotid880
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