Completely agree with these other reviewers -- this used to be a great site and service. Obviously we all still have accounts here for the time being, but whereas I used to evangelize about emusic to everyone I met, I now find every single visit to emusic one of bitter frustration and irritation. I would never recommend this site to anyone now; gone are the curators of great music. This place is now the Salvation Army of (semi-)cheap downloads and mass-appeal junk.
I totally agree with Deutshehund. I joined emusic years and years ago because of their amazing selection of underground artists. Now with the new prices and the loss of many of the great labels, I find myself with my finger on the eject button. It's a shame.
what Deutschehund said.
This is not a review of this album, but a record of disappointment. Thanks eMusic for losing Domino Records! Now we can't get the new Orange Juice retrospective. I'm so so pleased that I can download Linkin Park though. eMusic has lost its place and purpose in the music world.
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