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Beastie Boys Respond to DRM Claims
An anonymous reader notes that the Beastie Boys have responded to claims that their new album is DRM-crippled; their response is that the US and UK versions aren't crippled, and the DRM software is only installed in RAM, not on disk. See our previous story for background.
To simply be rid of bad music.
There is such a large collection of music out there that isn't mired in mediocrity. Sadly, most indies have that problem, but groups like the Indigo Girls and Outkast have shown what kind of artistic talent can be fostered when companies with some big bucks take a chance every now and then.
The Beastie Boys may have been pioneers back when rap was a blacks-only section of the record store, but these days their style is about as fresh as my underwear on Wednesday. About two days late and missing a crotch and waistband.
The real question is "who cares" about the beastie boys latest album? Who cares about 99% of the crap that comes out of the record labels. Who cares about 99.9% of the crap that comes out of the indie labels.
If you want some good music, go look for it on Kazaa where there isn't a problem with DRM. Then go out and support those bands you like.
You wanna send a message? Tell them what you like and don't support the crap you don't like.
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For all not versed in phycsobable the full term Cognitive Dissonance Reduction is Once two cognitions are held and there is a conflict of interests between them, the individual falls into a state of cognitive dissonance. This may be demonstrated by an individual purchasing a brand of washing machine, initially believing that it was the best product to buy. This person's cognition is that good washing machine has been bought. However, after the purchase, the individual may be exposed to another cognition that informs her that there is a better washing machine out on the market (for example, through an advertisement). This then leads to an imbalance between her cognitions and a psychological state which needs to seek consonance between the two cognitions.
As soon as DRM cripples something of quality, then I'll be a sad clown.
Think about it. The Beastie Boys have consistently produced such mindless, anti-musical, derivative, unoriginal material, the prospect of gathering information on the demographics of their fans is quote provacative. This is a unique opportunity to further study an elusive group that seems to have absolutely no taste in music.
Fucking disagee with me and I'll shoot you and then take your fucking mp3s. So fucking there.
I have body armor. Make your first shot a good one, you won't get a second one.
LK
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