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...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Record Labels, Radiohead - Recokner (MP3)

Reckoner
Can't you take it with you
Disavow the pleasure

You were not to blame for
Bittersweet distractors
Dare not speak his name
Did I cater (dedicated?) to all your
All your needs?

Because we separate
it ripples our reflections
Because we separate
it ripples our reflections

Reckoner
Did I cater (dedicated?) to all you
All your needs?



Radiohead - Reckoner (MP3)

While digital has been the way to go from the get-go for many aspiring indie artists, Radiohead started the trend of big name acts to embrace this distribution model. Fans, critics, and labels alike were incredulous, wondering if this was some crazy stunt or if indeed this was possibly a new revolution in music taking effect. While it remains to be seen whether the pay-what-you-feel-like business model is a sustainable one, with pricey collector sets and ticket sales then becoming the primary revenue generators, other artists are enthusiastically joining the mix, including Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, Jamiroquai, and now Madonna.

Judging from the early buzz, this model is here to stay: 1.2 million sold already. If the average price paid works out to $.50-$1.00, that's still a tidy sum. Thank you, Radiohead, for setting the bar high and delivering your best album since 'Kid A'.

Here are the actual album covers for your iPod or other organizational needs:

Labels: indie rock, mp3

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