'Buy My Stuff,' as Performed by Trent Reznor...

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It's comfy to pooh-pooh Trent Reznor's past successes, simply because NIN was created by the cyclopean hallmark agent of old.  That class connected with tailwind is tough to recreate these days, though Reznor's innovations also stand on their own.  And, they've left a heavy imprint over the formative discussion of digital music monetization, especially customary the area of the superfan.  

The current experiment rivet The Social Network, a film "dark" satisfactory to attract Reznor's involvement.  Well, now the film is baked also ready-to-go (in theaters October 1st), and Reznor is setting the timer over an involved soundtrack release strategy.  

Some of the aspects make perfect sense, while others raise questions.  Currently, Reznor is offering a 5-song sampler download customary exchange for an email - over a habitat he restriction (here, built with StageBloc).  Sounds be sweet on a fair exchange, also fans temperament and be exhibit a deeply-discounted, $2.99 saturated album download on AmazonMP3 starting September 28th (a 48-hour exclusive).

Great price, customary negotiation outlet, slam dunk?  On the surface, not exactly, albeit Reznor may enjoy negotiated something sweet among Amazon.  Otherwise, a direct-to-fan essay from the habitat would probably be the preferred path.  "Regarding the shop options, sorry about the 'clunkiness' of not offering the saturated register digital log in pre-sale (and enjoy to visit Amazon)," Reznor relayed.  "My agenda was on be there to essay this for the lowest possible price and the indicated was the best way on achieve that.  Amazon enjoy been a great partner among past affair and I enjoy your understanding."

Then, affair get physical, also customary precise Reznor fashion, some nice configurations are available.  The CD - accessible October 11th - inspire affair started, albeit fans can and indulge among an HD Blu-ray audio disc (available October 18th) or a 2-piece, triple gatefold vinyl copy (available October 25th).   And, all pre-orders include an quick as lightning download of the EP.

Sounds great, passing over where's the ultra-expensive collector's item, geared towards the fan among to boot much money to spend?  Curiously, that is gone from the mix, at least because now.  The CD is a scant $8, and on the higher-end, the double-vinyl is $25.

 

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