indra
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I've been noticing that recently several new songs/albums (Coldplay, Oasis, Springsteen) have leaked, and I wondered what people's opinions were on listening to them early, so to speak. I'm interested in hearing from those that do listen early and those that don't -- essentially why or why not.
Does listening to a leaked song or two whet your appetite for the whole thing? Does it disrupt that "brand new album feeling" when you are able to get the whole thing (assuming you couldn't or didn't listen to the entire album)?
The decision came up for me recently. At least one song from the new album of a band I love has been leaked (apparently much to the dismay of the band), and although I have been offered the download, I have declined. The album isn't even due out until September (and their albums are often late ), so in any case I think it's entirely too early. Besides, I notice that I have a more intense listening experience when I wait and here an album in it's entirety. And I can't help but remember that I had heard absolutely not one iota of what's become my very favorite album prior to buying it -- and it was wonderful when I did finally hear it.
Does listening to a leaked song or two whet your appetite for the whole thing? Does it disrupt that "brand new album feeling" when you are able to get the whole thing (assuming you couldn't or didn't listen to the entire album)?
The decision came up for me recently. At least one song from the new album of a band I love has been leaked (apparently much to the dismay of the band), and although I have been offered the download, I have declined. The album isn't even due out until September (and their albums are often late ), so in any case I think it's entirely too early. Besides, I notice that I have a more intense listening experience when I wait and here an album in it's entirety. And I can't help but remember that I had heard absolutely not one iota of what's become my very favorite album prior to buying it -- and it was wonderful when I did finally hear it.