Last.fm had always been one of my favourite web services. Indeed, it was the first "social network" I ever joined. I've seen them go through a lot of transformations over the years, from the new website design, to being bought out by CBS, but I've always supported them. I have been a paying subscriber on and off for a while now. But the announcement they made today is just too much for me to bear.

I don't care that there's still plenty for free users to do, I don't care that the subscription cost is affordable, what I do care about though is the fact that it remains free in the three countries that could probably best afford it, while everyone else gets the shaft. Are you telling me there's not enough of an ad market to support free radio for Canadians? Because I'd have to call bullshit on that claim.

I'm sorry last.fm, but this is the last straw. I will not pay for something that has always been free for me, especially since paying subscribers no longer get all the same benefits they used to. Your service is cheap, but it's still not worth the money, so I will not be renewing my subscription until we get our choice back, or you bring more to the table.

This album (albums?) is so much rolled into one... I really can't even fully describe it, there's just too much to it. It is all acoustic, so those that don't like that should be warned. That being said it's just amazing. It's got so much mood and emotion. Each track is unique, each has it's own tone. I couldn't pick a favourite if I tried.

I cheated and downloaded the whole thing with bit-torrent, but I will buy the CD set as soon as I can. Totally worth $10 (and much more, I'd argue). Hell, I'm considering going for the $75 set with the fancy covers and included blu-ray.

Mad props to Trent for giving everyone reasonable choices... if only the music industry as a whole would hurry up and follow his example (no doubt that more and more artists will eventually do the same). That's all for now, must go back to listening! Wait, I never stopped :P

Holy shit! This came out of nowhere... Trent just released the newest album, 36 tracks of pure awesome and it's only $5 (for a digital copy in almost every format you can think of), or if the first 9 tracks are good enough for you: FREE! Go check it out. 

I think everyone's curious to see how this new music business model is going to work, but I honestly think Trent can make it happen. He will lead the music industry revolution, I'm certain of it.

Anyway, here's a torrent link since the site isn't working so well:
http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4059158/Nine_Inch_Nails_-_Ghosts_I_(2008)