Thy Serpent wrote:
I think sometimes there is no other choice, but to download in cases where albums are not available in stores or buying the original is just too expensive. Take the case where I live. Here's what albums are available here.
Motorhead - None except Bastards and a greatest hits compilation.
Megadeth - None after Risk.
In Flames - None.
Iced Earth - None.
Kind Diamond - None.
Amon Amarth - None.
Nile - None.
Sodom, Kreator, Exodus - None.
Deicide - None after In Torment In Hell
and the list goes on and on. Compare this with 3-4 years back. I picked up Immolation, God Dethroned, Carcass, Falconer, Grave Digger, Vader and some more. There were many not so commercially successful bands albums that were available. But now? Forget it. I am left with no option, but to download. A disc here costs anywhere between 250-600 bucks. If I were to order it, converting the dollars to rupees and including the shipping charges, I will end up paying more or maybe even double. There might be other folks who download for similar reasons. Downloading also helps in checking out a band before buying. I think the option to download is a blessing if not misused. But what I am against is downloading even when the original is accessible. I agree with Zad that there is nothing like having the original stuff.
Well said, I totally agree with you and I have similar reasons to download like you. Here in cd shops selection is really small and it costs a fucking lot.
