RSSiTunes Allows Pre-Order of Coldplay Album
By Ed Oswald | Published May 20, 2005, 8:55 PM
Apple announced this week that it would take pre-orders for Coldplay's newest album "X&Y" due out June 7. This is the first time iTunes, or any online store, has taken pre-orders for digital music. Upon the release of the album, Apple said it would send out an e-mail when the tracks were available for download.
The new Coldplay album will cost fans $11.99, but will include two exclusive bonus tracks, "Proof" and "Things I Don't Understand." Those who wish to get the bonus tracks will have to pre-order the album, as they will not be available to purchase after June 7. Coldplay's first track off the new album, "Speed of Sound," was released on April 19.
Maybe I'm just stupid but I don't get this pre-order thing. Why would someone do that? It's not like a retail situation where the item may be sold out on the first couple of days.
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|I wonder if this is a way to compete with pre release leaks that often hit the web weeks before the official album is released. Get their money before they see it for free.
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|This album will be awesome!
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|Yes and it's already on the networks.
If I wanted it lossy, I'd simply download it. I wouldn't waste money of Apple garbage. If it's as good as Garbage's latest, I'll buy it in the stores on sale ($21CDN is extortion - plain and simple) and get REAL audio quality that I can do any damn thing I please with - no silly-assed DRM restrictions.
Take a hike, Apple - I'm not one of your tame lemmings.
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|Forget those lossy formats, and DRM infections. I'm with you, still ;-)
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