just bought the new radiohead online for $10. very cool idea, but it didn't come with any artwork, which sucks. when it comes to morrissey, i like my cds. i'd gladly pay a few bucks for the initial download, but shell out $15 for the actual cd release.
*bpy

The simple fact is that if people don't pay for things, they don't get done.

A small minority would pay what they thought it was worth (I would and do for a select few of my favourite artists) but, let's face it - If it could cost nothing it will!

Last point - I get to choose and borrow ten records for my work place (a bar) each month - I copy them all - In the last year I have paid for only ONE album after listening to it...

There are only a few artists that I feel could get away with this and Morrissey comes to mind as someone whose fans wouldn't let him down. The only real way for artists to make their money nowadays is to PERFORM. It's for certain that one good thing that has come out of the MP3-era of music, it's that it has compelled artists to get out there and be LIVE and be GOOD and keep people coming to see your show. It's kind of cool to know that certain bubble-gum pop acts or rap performers would never DARE try this revolutionary approach to selling their "music". My hat's off to Radiohead for having the guts to do this.

I'd like to say that I'd do the decent thing, but lets face it, how many of us could honestly say that we'd choose to shell out for something if we were offered it for free? I'd be happy to pay for the genuine CD, and I always do. (Where Morrissey's concerned anyway) But this would be like buying a dodgy copy from a car boot sale. I just wouldn't do it. I'd want the real thing. So, no. I wouldn't pay for a Mozzer download.

As much as I love Morrissey and all of his music, charity begins at home I'm afraid.

it is interesting to see what people consider to be a reasonable amount.
I guess some people like downloads, but I prefer to have the physical object in my hands. I enjoy the cover art and the physical process of putting the CD in the machine.some people feel the same way about vinyl. I could never get the hang of LPs. I was always far too excited about playing the music to keep a steady enough hand with the needle.

sinistra

It amazes me that the one thing everyone seems to overlook is the fact that downloaded music sounds........er crap? Yamaha

... and bring his hooligans with him!

I'm not into this download crap- a bunch of cheap deadbeats just want everything for free. Good luck in the real world people. Anyway, I'd rather buy it on cd. I would not pay for or buy downloads. I would buy a new Morrissey cd..... in fact I will.
thetexasbloke

because i thought he either
signed a deal or has 1 on the table w` warner(?)

Just for the record, the new radiohead is incredible. I'm buying the double LP for sure when it's released.

acharmingman

First of all, it must be easy for me to do so. A couple mouse clicks and I'm there. I do not want to provide a great deal of information that I wouldn't have to if I bought the CD from a store.

Second, the product should be good. This means good songs and something extra I'm not likely to get by illegally downloading (artwork, video, extra tracks, demos, pass to a 'members only' site, whatever). Frankly, had I paid $5 for ROTT, I'd have felt ripped off. (It was the first release I did not pay for in over 20 yrs)

I enjoy RH and Moz both. I started as heavy on Morrissey and light on RH but now its the opposite. (I actually never thought I would admit that) but its true. Painfully, Moz doesn't really say anything about my life anymore. He's a great muscician not making very good music. I would rather shop ROTT on itunes and pay 4 bucks for 4 songs I like a little. Fact of the matter for me is I will pay 25 bucks for 10 RH songs that I know will change my life.

Senior Life

I can see paying $10 - $15 for an album. Admittedly, I'd prefer the physical CD to downloaded tracks, but I'll take what I can get. I may have strayed some lately and stopped listening to Moz, but let some time pass and I'll listen to him in force again.

I will say, my days of purchasing the $11 CD-Single UK import are over. I like iTunes for that fact alone.

I would never pay for downloads...
I buy the LP, CD and all the singles in every format...Wich I do with every release. So he has no thing to complain with me.

I'd pay the normal $15 for the download. Morrissey is well worth it. There are very few artist who I think are worth spending money on these days. In fact, the last cd I bought was Sean Lennon's new one. That was back in April. I like the artwork that comes along with Morrissey's cd's, so I'd probably turn around and buy it again from a record store. Oh well, it wouldn't be the first time to have two of the same from Morrissey. :)

I would take the download if it was the first thing to appear, but pay only $0.01 - $4.00 because I'm quite sure I would want to buy the "real" cd (better quality, artwork etc.) when it gets out. I don't want to pay twice for the same music, but would'nt on the other hand take the download for free totally.

cost something like $80?

Would i be able to download this one at a library ? (!) Well, you never know......

i admire George Michael for having the guts
to produce and publish his music online, in the order that he wants to release it and when and how and bravo.

Wouldn't it be nice if everything went back to vinyl? You can't jam it into your computer's disc drive or burn it as easily. Plus you get larger artwork and the inner sleeve dealie. I frame some of mine I must admit.
Perhaps more artists should take that route and release vinyl only. Hell they can even partner with Technics/Numark/etc as sales for turntables would boom.
However, as things stand now, vinyl(esp. full length imports) happens to be very pricey. Another great example of the music industry shooting itself in the foot. Oh well...just a thought.

I'm right there with Binny and others who do not want to pay for a download. I'll do it, but not for much. Call me old fashioned...call me a purist...but I WANT the cover art, the lyrics, the booklett, the copyright info, etc that come with a physical item.

Since it *IS* Morrissey, I suppose I'll pay $5 for a downloaded Album...maybe more if I have no other option.I'll pay $20 (plus shipping)for an actual CD.

But here's an idea - charge a PREMIUM for a signed copy. I'd HAPPILY drop $100+ for a personally SIGNED COPY of a CD. I'll pay $200+ if he writes my name. I'M SERIOUS!!!

I know, I know....why would I pay $100 or $200 when I can stalk him and have him sign a copy for FREE? Well, I simply don't have time and I don't want to annoy him so I'll just shell out the cash.

So if Morrissey's management/peeps are checking this out - give it some thought. I'd rather see the money go to him directly than the bastard record companies. Screw Warner Bros!

I've downloaded a few B sides with free track tokens on iTunes, and bought the iTunes exclusive Belle and Sebastian live album for £7.99.

I guess I'd go to about that for a Morrissey album if the bit rate was reasonably high so it might have a reasonable chance of sounding OK when burned to CD and played on the hi-fi.

His last 2 CDs sucked. He has to prove himself to me before I fork over any $$$

This poll is bullshit.

I`m sure this is a very noble move on Radioheads part, very `progressive` and all the rest - but where`s the sense of theatre - of occasion, that an official release generates? By having no sense of themselves as a saleable commodity, they indirectly demean themselves and the whole music business - and, ultimately, the fans. We all know how corrupt the music business is, but at least it`s a well oiled and recognisable machine/monster. By creating their own agendas, bands like Radiohead et al, are rapidly trivialising pop music. Shame on you. Yamaha