Comments on: David Crowder’s Church Music Leak

By: ally simpson

ally simpson — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:47:42 +0000

You know what, someone somewhere connected to the band, their label or management is responsible for this? Maybe a competition winner?

I had someone here in UK tell me they had a copy last week & its not out here until the end of Oct (which is pretty pathetic considering the amount of UK fans who only know the release date as promoted in the USA).
Even if they had pre-ordered it from the band site they still couldn’t have had it that quickly from USA. They said they “couldn’t tell me” how they got it I am not at all bothered that they have the album and i do not BUT someone “connected” to the band whether directly or indirectly is responsible. Doesn’t make it right but this will happen no matter what

By: Laura Anderson

Laura Anderson — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:16:01 +0000

God’s Word is true.

By: david crowder

david crowder — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:25:23 +0000

exodus 20:15 you shall not steal

deuteronomy 5:19 Neither shall you steal.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:05:00 +0000

I don’t see what the issue is. I clicked on the “download” button above and all I got was a JPG. I did find the file referred to and downloaded it and listened. After clearing off the 7 viruses I noticed there was a lot more guitar shredding on this than other versions I have heard. I think I even heard some kazoo. I’m guessing Jack put it up to try to generate buzz for his “alternate” version. Is that what you meant by “Jacked up?”

Seriously though, no surprise that it’s available. I got a copy on Monday (courtesy of winning a contest) so there are physical copies out there. And yeah, even Christians put on the eye patch and hoist the Jolly Roger. I’d be surprised though if a majority of them would buy a CD if you took away their “free source.” Not rationalizing their behavior just kind of countering those who tout the money “lost” by artists to piracy.

But just to clarify: Jacked.

By: Melody Milbrandt

Melody Milbrandt — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:07:47 +0000

Jacked!

By: Steven

Steven — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:29:37 +0000

It’s stealing. There is really no other way to put it.

You are taking something from someone without paying for it and without their consent.

Not cool.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:30 +0000

If the artist did this on purpose, which it sure seems they didn’t, then it’s cool. Otherwise totally jacked. I don’t have any problem with someone downloading it that’s prepaid for it as long as they don’t share it with others themselves.

By: Josh Wax

Josh Wax — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:28:24 +0000

It’s jacked up. i’ll be honest, I used to have downloads going on Napster 24/7 back in the day. I started early, before there was even a mention about the legality of downloading music in the media. Even after it became shunned upon and people started getting sued, I was still going strong downloading music. Then, one day i finally realized it was a moral issue as much as it was a legal one. I looked at every song I had and only kept the ones I decided were worth buying albums for and then i began buying them. I will definitely be buying the album next week, and as much as i’d love to go get the leak, I can’t tell myself it’s ok simply because i’ll be paying for it anyway… just seems like downloading it early would be showing support for the actions of whoever leaked it.

By: Shellie (baylormum)

Shellie (baylormum) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:43:56 +0000

You can guess my response. Jacked up. I will get my copy the old-fashioned way. My daughter AFTER the release party Monday night. In the mail. Making me wait a little longer. I’ve listened to about half on NRT’s site. Streaming on my phone. Not a great way to listen! Can hardly wait! Wish I still had a record player. I would so get the vinyl.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:32:46 +0000

Aside from the buzz that it may create, it’s essentially jacked up. I have some pretty strong opinions on this stuff. I understand how much goes into making even a shoddy record, so I can only imagine the magnitude of work the guys put into this one. Being an artist in the digital music age is definitely a game changer when it comes to how you approach actually having a livelihood from it.