To Download or Not to Download

[benmiles]

As we all know the new KOL album is very close to being released, right now the record company will be preparing to send out the not so elusive "Advance" press copies of the album which 99.9% of the time means it will be leaked in around 2 or 3 weeks maybe even sooner. I personally will not be downloading it but do remember feeling awfully tempted when "because of the times" was leaked 6 weeks early. What are your opinions?

[saminton]

In all honesty, if I find it has been leaked I will download it - just because I like the band so much and don't want to wait for the new songs... I will then go out and buy it so I'm not just freeloading off the band.

[claireaye]

Yeah agreed. No real harm is done if you're planning on buying it anyway which I'd say everyone on here will do anyway.

[xlouisex]

I think part of me really wants to wait until it comes out, but if i knew it was out there and I could listen to it if i wanted to, i dont think i would be able to old myself back! lol
Having said that i would stil DEFINITELY buy the album the day its released.
I always would. I just need to have the official merchandise!!
Plus what if my itunes or my laptop crashed like it has so many times in the past, and then all my music is gone!

That way if i had brought the album, I would have no need to worry as its right there in my CD rack ready to listen whenever I like
But I dont think thats an issue anyway, i think everyone on here wouldnt think twice about buying it.

[benmiles]

Cant argue with that really! You guys arent helping.... fuck it, i will dowloand it

[Deleted]

I'm not sure if I will, I like the anticipation and having it in my hands when it's brand new only having heard the singles.

It might be too tempting if I start reading about people talking about the songs on here, though haha

[no1kolfan]

I'd probably download it and then go out and buy the album once it comes out...that's what I did with "Because of the Times". Their not gonna lose out on any money when it comes to me. haha.

I just really liked having those EXTRA weeks to learn more of the songs so that when they were played I could sing along.

[Deleted]

^^ Yeah good point, and I'm planning on going to see them on this album tour 'cause I'm still a KOL live virgin >_<

[Ziggy]

I'll DL just to hear it. But I'll end up buying the hard copy when it comes out too.

[saminton]

Yeah I don't think theres any harm in downloading it as long as you buy the album when it comes out.

[Deleted]

I've changed my mind already (it doesn't take a lot to persuade me).

I downloaded Radiohead's In Rainbows for nothing but then bought a £40 discbox thing 2 months later when it came out, so yeah, I'll do the same here

[anners]

oooo im still unsure

but i assume if it does get leaked and i come on here and people have listened and are talking about it, i'l download it. but definately buying the album.

i hope it doesnt get leaked

[carogn15]

I don't think there's any harm if you buy the album when it comes out.

[mrsbrightside]

I think i might, it may be too tempting not to, but i will still buy a copy though, we've got to keep the boys in those tight jeans (they dont pay for themselves you know! )

[mcfearless8]

I will definetely buy the original album, but if it leaks..will it appear on the forum?

[happywithkol]

I think i won't, but it might be too tempting... anyway my internet connexion is soooo slow... the album would be released before the end of the download... but i would like to wait a little before buying the new album, to enjoy it more... i don't know if it's clear but i want to wait because it's going to be so awesome... I don't know if i will survive to a whole album which looks like crawl of manhattan...too good to be true...