I hate heresay but:
from: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/05-04/26.shtml#radiohead
The group resisted distributing its material through digital music providers before, according to Chartsingles.net, and they have experienced losses and frustrations with albums (such as Hail to the Thief) when tracks hit the internet before they hit record stores.
Dear Radiohead:
Just an observation. I bought your freaking album AFTER downloading it. Ummmm... Could your 'poor sales' of Hail to the Thief possibly be because it sucked ass?
Sincerely,
radiohead fan
The group resisted distributing its material through digital music providers before, according to Chartsingles.net, and they have experienced losses and frustrations with albums (such as Hail to the Thief) when tracks hit the internet before they hit record stores.
Dear Radiohead:
Just an observation. I bought your freaking album AFTER downloading it. Ummmm... Could your 'poor sales' of Hail to the Thief possibly be because it sucked ass?
Sincerely,
radiohead fan