Radiohead: How much are they worth to you?

Radiohead – In Rainbows   Creep (Acoustic)

I just read over on The Guardian Music blog that a new Radiohead album, ‘In Rainbows’, will be released in 10 days. 

Interestingly, there are two purchasing options for the album. If you are flush with cash and love collectables then you can splash out £40 for the boxset. This includes the CD, 2 x 12 inch vinyl records, enhanced CD containing more songs, digital photographs, artwork & lyrics booklets and the right to digitally download the tracks. 

Alternatively, you can opt to buy the downloadable album only. The best bit is you get to pick the price you will pay for the album.

As people in the North of England are famed for being tight with money, I have just purchased ‘In Rainbows’ for £1.50 with a 45p transaction charge on top.

If you are looking to preview the tracks on the album then check out the Guardian article which contains links to youtube videos.

If paying for music is just too great a burden for your wallet then you may be interested to know that The Charlatans will be releasing their 10th album for free via XFM. It’ll be available online on 22th October 2007.

  October 1, 2007 20:25   Ryan my♥posts www.inrainbows.com

As an aside, I thought I’d highlight this campaign:

‘International Bloggers’ Day for Burma on the 4th of October 2007′

International bloggers are preparing an action to support the peaceful revolution in Burma. We want to set a sign for freedom and show our sympathy for these people who are fighting their cruel regime without weapons. These Bloggers are planning to refrain from posting to their blogs on October 4 and just put up one Banner then, underlined with the words Free Burma!“.

I know blogging can be addictive but I think supporting this campaign be an amazing statement of unity with the oppressed bloggers of Burma. While this will not free the people of Burma, it is a clear indication of the importance of blogging in fighting against repressive regimes.

For information on other countries that repress bloggers, check out the Amnesty International Irrepressible Campaign.