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but: it's commercial suicide
- but: it makes perfect business sense
  - because: new business strategy for new media - the Internet
  - because: make it easy for the band to manage distribution
    - because: future demand of the album will be low
      - because: fans either purchased box set or download
  - but: not applicable to many less famous artists
    - because: possible only with a huge fanbase like Radiohead
  - because: the band's vocal Thom Yorke actually ,offered free download of several remixes ,of his individual album 'The Eraser' after the release
  - because: free distribution is in fact more rewarding
    - because: popularizing the album
    - because: profit from sale of album is small
    - because: albums are only promotion for concert tickets
      - because: the Charlatans sold out tour w/ same strategy
      - because: Prince sold out his tour ticket w/ same strategy
  - because: even benefit from those who pay nothing
    - because: they will become further marketing target
      - because: registration of personal information is required
  - because: this strategy helps to band/its future label ,to evaluate the band's popularity and gives a better idea
    - because: information for scheduling world tour
    - because: allows fans to show their willingness to pay
  - because: novel way of sale draws world's attention
- because: profit from sale is harmed
  - because: people tend not to pay, it's normal
  - because: more than 60% of fans pay nothing
    - but: it's in fact to the advantage of the band
      - but: but there are still costs ,for the making of the album

because: positive feedbacks from artists
- but: James Blunt's negative view
  - but: Radiohead is still well-rewarded in money
- because: David Bowie and Alex Turner are interested
- because: praise from John Marr of Modest Mouse

Radiohead's release of its latest album ''In Rainbows'' will significantly change the whole business model of the music industry

because: artistic success, critical acclaim
- but: not deadline is terrifying
- because: more freedom and time for working on the album
- because: five stars from Guardians
- because: most touching record since OK Computer

but: downloading music for a fixed amount/free not new
- because: pay-as-you-wish for an album is still e-sales
but: junior artists sometimes offer free samplers
because: Radiohead's 'free' album is a bold action
- because: don't get why a Twins album costs more than HK$100
because: separation of big rock names from big labels
- but: famous artists moved away from big labels also
- because: no label deal for In Rainbows