New Nine Inch Nails Record: Pay if you like?

[Mime]

Yes, that's right. NIN is pulling a Dashboard Confessional and giving away their album. If you go to their website, you can get a free album-length download. There are also several other physical configurations that are available. The website is down right now, but NIN put up torrents on Mininova and other sites.

NiN (http://ghosts.nin.com)

Info while the site is down:
FREE DOWNLOAD
Ghosts I - The first 9 tracks from the Ghosts I-IV collection available as
high-quality DRM-free MP3s (320kbps LAME encoded, fully tagged) including complete 40 page PDF. Also includes the digital extras pack - various
wallpapers, icons, and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.

$5 DOWNLOAD
Ghosts I-IV - All 36 tracks in a variety of DRM-free digital formats (320
kbps LAME encoded, fully tagged; FLAC Lossless; Apple Lossless) including a 40
page PDF. Also includes the digital extras pack - various wallpapers, icons,
and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.

This version is also available from the Amazon MP3 store.

$10 2XCD SET
Ghosts I-IV - 2 audio CDs in a gatefold digipak package with a 16-page
booklet. To be shipped TBD. Includes immediate DRM-free download of the
entire collection in same choice of formats as $5 Download option. Download
will include the 40 page PDF and the digital extras pack - various wallpapers,
cons, and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.
This configuration will be released to retail in North America (April 8), Australia (April 5), the UK (April 8), Japan (April 5) and most European territories (April 8).

$75 LIMITED EDITION DELUXE PACKAGE
Ghosts I-IV - Hardcover book holding 2 audio CDs, 1 data DVD of all 36
tracks in multi-track format (in .wav files readable by Mac and Windows), and
Blu-ray disc featuring stereo recordings in high-definition 24 bit 96Khz with
exclusive slide show. Includes immediate DRM-free download of the entire
collection in all formats and with all extras mentioned above. Also includes
48-page hardcover of photographs by Phillip Graybill and Rob Sheridan.
Discs and art book both housed in fabric slipcover.

$300 ULTRA-DELUXE LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE
Ghosts I-IV - Contains all elements from deluxe package, along with
exclusive 4XLP 180-gram vinyl set, and two limited edition Giclee prints
available exclusively in this package. Disc book, art book, and prints are
all housed in a fabric slipcover. 4XLP vinyl set comes in its own fabric
slipcover. INCLUDES immediate DRM-free download of the entire collection in
all formats and with all extras mentioned above. LIMITED TO 2500 PIECES,
NUMBERED AND PERSONALLY SIGNED BY TRENT REZNOR.

[Shadow Crest]

I knew Trent had that idea for at least a year.

That being said, I'm going to get Ghosts I when I get the chance. If I like it, I wouldn't mind putting $5 down for the rest.

[deathdealer]

Trent Reznor is a GOD

[Billionare]

Yes, that's right. NIN is pulling a Dashboard Confessional and giving away their album. If you go to their website, you can get a free album-length download. There are also several other physical configurations that are available. The website is down right now, but NIN put up torrents on Mininova and other sites.

NiN (http://ghosts.nin.com)

Info while the site is down:
Spoiler!
FREE DOWNLOAD
Ghosts I - The first 9 tracks from the Ghosts I-IV collection available as
high-quality DRM-free MP3s (320kbps LAME encoded, fully tagged) including complete 40 page PDF. Also includes the digital extras pack - various
wallpapers, icons, and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.

$5 DOWNLOAD
Ghosts I-IV - All 36 tracks in a variety of DRM-free digital formats (320
kbps LAME encoded, fully tagged; FLAC Lossless; Apple Lossless) including a 40
page PDF. Also includes the digital extras pack - various wallpapers, icons,
and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.

This version is also available from the Amazon MP3 store.

$10 2XCD SET
Ghosts I-IV - 2 audio CDs in a gatefold digipak package with a 16-page
booklet. To be shipped TBD. Includes immediate DRM-free download of the
entire collection in same choice of formats as $5 Download option. Download
will include the 40 page PDF and the digital extras pack - various wallpapers,
cons, and graphics tools for your computer, website, profile, etc.
This configuration will be released to retail in North America (April 8), Australia (April 5), the UK (April 8), Japan (April 5) and most European territories (April 8).

$75 LIMITED EDITION DELUXE PACKAGE
Ghosts I-IV - Hardcover book holding 2 audio CDs, 1 data DVD of all 36
tracks in multi-track format (in .wav files readable by Mac and Windows), and
Blu-ray disc featuring stereo recordings in high-definition 24 bit 96Khz with
exclusive slide show. Includes immediate DRM-free download of the entire
collection in all formats and with all extras mentioned above. Also includes
48-page hardcover of photographs by Phillip Graybill and Rob Sheridan.
Discs and art book both housed in fabric slipcover.

$300 ULTRA-DELUXE LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE
Ghosts I-IV - Contains all elements from deluxe package, along with
exclusive 4XLP 180-gram vinyl set, and two limited edition Giclee prints
available exclusively in this package. Disc book, art book, and prints are
all housed in a fabric slipcover. 4XLP vinyl set comes in its own fabric
slipcover. INCLUDES immediate DRM-free download of the entire collection in
all formats and with all extras mentioned above. LIMITED TO 2500 PIECES,
NUMBERED AND PERSONALLY SIGNED BY TRENT REZNOR.



I would download but I already have the entire Collection so there's really no point.

[Mime]

You know, there's a reason I put all of that information in the spoiler tag..

[Mr. Anderson]

If only I had $5...

I'm downloading the first, but...I really need the rest. ####ing NO MONIES.

[Shadow Crest]

Well, I got done listening to the first part, and I think it's actually pretty good. Yes, there's no vocals, but come up with your own interpretation.

If you weren't really a fan of the Fragile tho, you may disagree with me.

[Billionare]

You know, there's a reason I put all of that information in the spoiler tag..
When you quote something the tag is opened without anyone pressing the tag.

[mattz1010]

When you quote something the tag is opened without anyone pressing the tag.

You don't need to quote the entire long post when making a simple reply which most people would interpret as responding to the OP

So don't post stupid like that, kthx


I may buy the $300 version as a gift for my friend. If I somehow find a way to raise 300 bucks before 2500 other people.

[Shadow Crest]

They sold out of the $300 version.

[MushroomMammoth]

Hmm, I wonder why none of the bands I like ever give away their albums for free...

Oh, yeah, now I remember, it's because you can only do that if you're mainstream enough to raise enough money to sell out on tours and ####. So some people oughta shut up about this being the new way of selling music, cause if it is, all we'll be listening is poppy stuff like Radiohead and NiN.

[fruitycaker1]

Hmm, I wonder why none of the bands I like ever give away their albums for free...

Oh, yeah, now I remember, it's because you can only do that if you're mainstream enough to raise enough money to sell out on tours and ####. So some people oughta shut up about this being the new way of selling music, cause if it is, all we'll be listening is poppy stuff like Radiohead and NiN.Look at me, I hate mainstream music.

:P

[MushroomMammoth]

Look at me, I hate mainstream music.

:P

^tl;dr version

But actually...

Other than me hating mainstream music, I'm fine with the people who listen to it. I'm NOT fine with people saying that every band should give away their songs for free.