[Pangaea]

If you ever wondered what Jay Z sounds like rapping over Radiohead check out "Set it Off." The whole album is great though and according to Rolling Stone he can use all the Samples thanks to the Fair Use Policy. Rolling Stone gave the album 4 stars BTW.

You can name your price on their site...
GIRL TALK - FEED THE ANIMALS - ILLEGAL ART

 

[jjhatfield]

thanks for the link, I've been hearing a lot about GT. Plus I'm a sucker for straight to the consumer sales strategies involving FLAC. They got my 5 bucks.

 

[Snicewicz]

The Album is Amazing, I have it and the seamless one is pretty cool.

 

[tpc41]

wow this is so cool, i think this will be good driving music for me

 

[koppite]

GIRL TALK is amazing. His first album is just as good!

 

[tpc41]

is this only legal because they don't have a set price for the music, they just kinda like take donations?

 

[jjhatfield]

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Originally Posted by tpc41 /img/forum/go_quote.gif is this only legal because they don't have a set price for the music, they just kinda like take donations?

yep. radiohead and nine inch nails are two other artists who have pursued this sales strategy.

Personally I love it, because I will A) never pay for lossy music and B) I am very, very happy to pay $5 for an entire lossless album, even if I don't get a case and artwork. Once we get above $5, I want a case and a physical CD for my money.

 

[Kilane]

Interesting. I hadn't actually heard anything about this, will definitely check it out, sounds awesome.

 

[jsbach]

Thank you, for the link.

Never heard of girl talk before, got the flac version, I vowed to support any artist that used this business model, regardless of genre, and so far I have not been disappointed, great music all around.

 

[rhythmicmoose]

Girl Talk rules. His live show is unreal.

 

[Kilane]

Great business model, well done on the mixing... and definitely worth a listen. My complaint is the thing is just so schizophrenic throughout the whole album... I guess my preference errs towards the DJ Shadow approach of having some manner of consistency, but that being said it's still good, just not my thing.

 

[jjhatfield]

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Originally Posted by Kilane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great business model, well done on the mixing... and definitely worth a listen. My complaint is the thing is just so schizophrenic throughout the whole album... I guess my preference errs towards the DJ Shadow approach of having some manner of consistency, but that being said it's still good, just not my thing.

My exact criticism as well! I think he should just take it easy and let some of his mash up breaks run a little longer. It seems like right when I'm starting to get into a groove he switches it up on me. Having said that, it is delightful to hear what he switches it up to. Its like tasty candy for listeners with a wide appreciation for and knowledge of music.

 

[Kilane]

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Originally Posted by jjhatfield /img/forum/go_quote.gif My exact criticism as well! I think he should just take it easy and let some of his mash up breaks run a little longer. It seems like right when I'm starting to get into a groove he switches it up on me. Having said that, it is delightful to hear what he switches it up to. Its like tasty candy for listeners with a wide appreciation for and knowledge of music.

Glad to know I'm not the only one, I hadn't heard anything but glowing reviews to this point. My personal favorite moment was hearing "Hunger Strike" sampled, it was one of many MANY moments in the whole album I wish I could interject and have him keep going with that paticular moment. And then I promptly forgot as something else caught my ear.

I think the entire album is built for ADD kids like me.

 

[eeerie1]

Thanks for this recommendation... I'll definitely have to check this out!

 

[yeahx]

There are so many amazing surprises in this thing that a list would have to be marked SPOILER! I dled it to hear the Radiohead part, there were actually 2 that I could spot. Thanks, I was kind of having trouble choosing what to listen to lately and this gave me many laughs.