Question About Including MP3s In Reviews?

Eyesore · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 8:41 am

You guys know how I've been putting MP3 links at the end of the reviews, well, this week I've reviewed an album that came out in 1994. The band was short-lived and fairly unknown, and the CD is generally not easy to find. Of course, that means there are no MP3s online anywhere. Amazon.com has some clips, but they sound like crap.

I said before I would never upload an MP3 on my own, I'd only link official MP3s. Now I'm having second thoughts. Should I put a song or two on Megaupload, or whatever? I'd like you guys to hear this band because I think many of you would like them. So what should I do? The album was released by Black Mark and they don't even print it anymore, so by uploading an MP3 or two I really wouldn't be harming anyone.

Thoughts?

Goat · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:49 pm

Eyesore wrote:

You guys know how I've been putting MP3 links at the end of the reviews, well, this week I've reviewed an album that came out in 1994. The band was short-lived and fairly unknown, and the CD is generally not easy to find. Of course, that means there are no MP3s online anywhere. Amazon.com has some clips, but they sound like crap.

I said before I would never upload an MP3 on my own, I'd only link official MP3s. Now I'm having second thoughts. Should I put a song or two on Megaupload, or whatever? I'd like you guys to hear this band because I think many of you would like them. So what should I do? The album was released by Black Mark and they don't even print it anymore, so by uploading an MP3 or two I really wouldn't be harming anyone.

Thoughts?

Why not? If by doing so more people are likely to buy the album, I see not problem. Maybe you should make it unofficial though, just in case....

Kathaarian · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 2:31 pm

I say it's a good idea but it might cause problems for the site.

Stefan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 2:52 pm

Kathaarian wrote:

I say it's a good idea but it might cause problems for the site.

It will just be a link to an official MP3, won't it ?, so how can it be a problem ? :roll:

good idea Eyesore !

Goat · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 2:53 pm

T.I.E. wrote:

Kathaarian wrote:

I say it's a good idea but it might cause problems for the site.

It will just be a link to an official MP3, won't it ?, so how can it be a problem ? :roll:

good idea Eyesore !

Eyesore wrote:

....Of course, that means there are no MP3s online anywhere....

In other words, Ken's going to upload some music from his PC so we can hear it. Yay or nay? I say yay but not official.

Geddit, dear S?

Stefan · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 2:56 pm

Zad wrote:

T.I.E. wrote:

Kathaarian wrote:

I say it's a good idea but it might cause problems for the site.

It will just be a link to an official MP3, won't it ?, so how can it be a problem ? :roll:

good idea Eyesore !

Eyesore wrote:

....Of course, that means there are no MP3s online anywhere....

In other words, Ken's going to upload some music from his PC so we can hear it. Yay or nay? I say yay but not official.

Geddit, dear S?

:oops:
thou should read the post before answering 8)

good idea but check out with the record company first... you'll never know with those greedy bastards ! :wink:

Fingon · **Joined:** Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:11 pm **Posts:** 3207

you got my vote

Ness · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 6:46 pm

Well, I'm eager to hear it. I say go for it.

Eyesore · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:34 pm

Well, see, that's the thing. The album is out of print. It's also not easy to find. The band broke up 11 years ago. By uploading an MP3 it won't hurt anyone. The band won't lose any money because they can't lose royalties on an album that the label doesn't even make nor offer anymore.

If there were an official MP3, surely I would link it, but there's nothing but crappy samples on Amazon.com (which is surprising, really).

Metalhead_Bastard · **Posted:** Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:44 pm

Go for it, it's a nice idea. (So long as you don't get ass-raped by any authoritys :roll: )

deathkvlt · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:04 am

Zad wrote:

Why not? If by doing so more people are likely to buy the album, I see not problem. Maybe you should make it unofficial though, just in case....

I think...

Action Jesus · **Joined:** Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:35 am **Posts:** 145

Go for it.

Eyesore · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:30 am

Well, that settles it. Jesus gives his nod of approval!

Action Jesus · **Joined:** Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:35 am **Posts:** 145

*dramatic nod of approval*

deathkvlt · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:37 pm

LOL @ Jesus' avatar. Welcome man!

Misha · **Posted:** Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:01 pm

deathkvlt wrote:

LOL @ Jesus' avatar. Welcome man!

Action Jesus · **Joined:** Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:35 am **Posts:** 145

Thanks guys, good to be here.

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