
Not only does the Amazon MP3 store have hundreds of free MP3s and 256kb DRM-free at that, it is now ponying up $5 worth of free downloads to me just for buying music that I actually want. iTunes beware, I have quit you. Should I consider EMusic anyone?

I’ve had an eMusic account for a couple of years. It’s an affordable way to fill out my digital catalog. There are a lot of holes there, however, so I find myself having to actively look for stuff I’ll actually listen to. Sometimes there are new gems – the new Damned album, for instance.
If I can’t find what I want on eMusic, Amazon is the next logical choice. Music usually costs the same or less to download than on iTunes and you don’t have to deal with the 5-computer limit that pops up with iTunes. (As someone who has upgraded computers several times I’m finding this iTunes licensing issue a pain.)
I have not seen any digital booklets available with any of my Amazon downloads. Then again, not all of my iTunes purchases have had them either.
December 28th, 2008 at 5:39 pm09 needs to bring death to the mp3. we need a new open format that doesn’t sound like compressed garbage.
December 29th, 2008 at 3:33 amhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/may/27/news.seanmichaels
maybe mt9 is the new mp3?
all hail mt9? we are do for a new buzzword.
December 29th, 2008 at 3:48 amMy New Years resolution is to buy vinyl with free downloads. But if Amazon’s giving $5 free with purchase I might reconsider that plan, doubt it but I might
December 29th, 2008 at 9:58 am@Alex you may be in luck, Amazon has a new vinyl store. Click here
December 29th, 2008 at 12:01 pm