Did you buy Goblin?

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sun May 15, 2011 11:39 am

And if you haven't, do you plan on it?

The reason I ask is most of us, no shame, download first. It's inevitable, especially when the album leaks a few days before its official release.

Being that Goblin has sold fairly well given it's competition, I'd like to see just how much support it's truly getting. It's on XL. I know they have spent 100K if not more in online promoting. God knows what they've spent on billboards. So while the album didn't have a budget and there are virtually no radio hits, there is money being invested in Goblin.

It's projected (maybe somebody can confirm) to move 45K units. That's near the tops believe it or not. But the reality that that number will increase or stay consistent is not likely. Though, the online purchase should definitely be heavy. So what role did/well you have in this?

Adele 21 (XL/Columbia) 120-130k
Now 38 (Capitol/EMI) 75-80k
*Lonely Island (Universal Republic) 60-65k
*Christina Perri (Atlantic) 45-50k
*Tyler, The Creator (XL/Beggars) 45k
Beastie Boys (Capitol/EMI) 40-45k
Jennifer Lopez (Island/IDJ) 35-40k

Download albums online with cable internet.

Kid That's Lifeless · Sun May 15, 2011 11:47 am

I didn't download it and I bought it.

Blockhead · Post by **Blockhead** » Sun May 15, 2011 11:57 am

I did both. I had pre-ordered it on Itunes , forgot I had done that, and the downloaded when it leaked.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:16 pm

You missed the "I just bought it and didn't download the leak" option for sticks in the mud like me.

I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.

Sylissez · Post by **Sylissez** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:22 pm

Dids wrote:
I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.

Explain, without using the phrase "supporting the culture" or something similar to that defense.

unclebengi · Post by **unclebengi** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:23 pm

Me too on the unlisted bought but didn't download...deluxe version at that.

Versive · Post by **Versive** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:23 pm

I bought it and didn't download it

Versive · Post by **Versive** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:25 pm

Sylissez wrote:
Dids wrote:
I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.
Explain, without using the phrase "supporting the culture" or something similar to that defense.

You're wack.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:32 pm

Sylissez wrote:
Dids wrote:
I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.
Explain, without using the phrase "supporting the culture" or something similar to that defense.

I mean, either you believe that an artist should be compensated for your enjoyment of their work or you don't. I do. Maybe you're one of those douchebags who just thinks all music should be free and blah blah blah, if you are- well then, you're a douchebag.

If you do agree with me, and you consider how much music these guys have made available for free, spending 12 bucks on this record isn't much to ask.

If Goblin is your first taste of OF, then I guess I could excuse it- but I doubt that's the case for every many people.

Sylissez · Post by **Sylissez** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:33 pm

I haven't downloaded or bought Goblin. I'll get around to doing one or the other eventually, but it's not a priority at the moment.

But I wanna know what Dids is getting at. Is he saying not to download in general, or just not to download Goblin? If it's the latter, what makes Tyler exempt from what happens to 100% of other musicians?

I do find the ironing somewhat delicious since Tyler is on some "fuck everyone and everything" type shit and here we have people wanting to preserve the sacredness of his album.

Sylissez · Post by **Sylissez** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:37 pm

Dids wrote:
Sylissez wrote:
Dids wrote:
I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.
Explain, without using the phrase "supporting the culture" or something similar to that defense.
I mean, either you believe that an artist should be compensated for your enjoyment of their work or you don't. I do. Maybe you're one of those douchebags who just thinks all music should be free and blah blah blah, if you are- well then, you're a douchebag.

If you do agree with me, and you consider how much music these guys have made available for free, spending 12 bucks on this record isn't much to ask.

If Goblin is your first taste of OF, then I guess I could excuse it- but I doubt that's the case for every many people.

Ok, I see what you're saying. Based on how much free shit Odd Future has given away, asking 12 bucks seems minimal. I get that.

As for artists being compensated, I'm not gonna get into that. I think anyone who posts on this board believes people who invest time and money in their work should be compensated for a job well done.

Just wanted to see what you meant by your initial statement. Carry on, thread.

malpractice · Post by **malpractice** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:42 pm

Sylissez wrote:I haven't downloaded or bought Goblin. I'll get around to doing one or the other eventually, but it's not a priority at the moment

perabigail · Post by **perabigail** » Sun May 15, 2011 1:04 pm

downloaded, did not buy. in my defense, although i really don't care, i have paid to see odd future live.

Jayou Ayen · Post by **Jayou Ayen** » Sun May 15, 2011 1:32 pm

Kid That's Lifeless wrote:I didn't download it and I bought it.

39

Doc_Holliday · Post by **Doc_Holliday** » Sun May 15, 2011 1:40 pm

I might be one of the last people on this planet who still haven't checked for this dude or the odd future crew

Versive · Post by **Versive** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:11 pm

Including tax, deluxe edition was only $10.95 at best buy.

axel foley · Post by **axel foley** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:14 pm

Jayou Ayen wrote:
Kid That's Lifeless wrote:I didn't download it and I bought it.

39

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:14 pm

dl didn't buy

not for any moral or philosophical reasons, i just dont' like this album enough to spend money on it. listened a few times, got my kicks out of it and have no strong desire to revisit in the near future, all before it even officially dropped

Sylissez · Post by **Sylissez** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:16 pm

drizzle wrote:dl didn't buy

not for any moral or philosophical reasons, i just dont' like this album enough to spend money on it. listened a few times, got my kicks out of it and have no strong desire to revisit in the near future, all before it even officially dropped

You're wack.

drizzle · Post by **drizzle** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:19 pm

i know i failed dids' cats in many many ways

Y@k Bollocks · Post by **Y@k Bollocks** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:34 pm

drizzle wrote: i just dont' like this album enough to spend money on it.

DJ Primate · Post by **DJ Primate** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:40 pm

Doc_Holliday wrote:I might be one of the last people on this planet who still haven't checked for this dude or the odd future crew

Congratulations.

Thun · Post by **Thun** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:54 pm

DJ Primate wrote:
Doc_Holliday wrote:I might be one of the last people on this planet who still haven't checked for this dude or the odd future crew
Congratulations.

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:54 pm

Sylissez wrote:
Dids wrote:
Sylissez wrote:
Dids wrote:
I will just repeat that if you didn't pay for this, you are an asshole.
Explain, without using the phrase "supporting the culture" or something similar to that defense.
I mean, either you believe that an artist should be compensated for your enjoyment of their work or you don't. I do. Maybe you're one of those douchebags who just thinks all music should be free and blah blah blah, if you are- well then, you're a douchebag.

If you do agree with me, and you consider how much music these guys have made available for free, spending 12 bucks on this record isn't much to ask.

If Goblin is your first taste of OF, then I guess I could excuse it- but I doubt that's the case for every many people.
Ok, I see what you're saying. Based on how much free shit Odd Future has given away, asking 12 bucks seems minimal. I get that.

As for artists being compensated, I'm not gonna get into that. I think anyone who posts on this board believes people who invest time and money in their work should be compensated for a job well done.

Just wanted to see what you meant by your initial statement. Carry on, thread.

Nobody should be labeled wack for not buying this. If you downloaded it, enjoyed it and still didn't support, then you're wack.

Nobody owes anyone a damn thing. Tyler is going just fine and if you don't like the album then keep it moving. He's still getting free Supreme swag, first class trips around the globe and a nice check. Most of us will never, check that, NOBODY on this forum, will ever experience what Tyler has the last 4 months of his life.

Nobody owes Deniro money after the never-ending dope flicks he's been in. Nobody ran out to see Godsend, Hide & Seek or What Just Happened, right?

If OF has been giving out free music for two years, it's because they wanted to. If they didn't we wouldn't have a 100+ page about them today and there would be NO GOBLIN. Guilt isn't the reason to support, good music is.

zombie · Post by **zombie** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:57 pm

drizzle wrote:dl didn't buy

not for any moral or philosophical reasons, i just dont' like this album enough to spend money on it. listened once, got my kicks out of it and have no strong desire to revisit in the near future, all before it even officially dropped

All this.

Except I tried coming back to it yesterday and it is just not good at all sorry

Comedy Quaddafi · Post by **Comedy Quaddafi** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:01 pm

"I have no intentions of downloading or buying"

sean · Post by **sean** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:10 pm

did not select a poll choice.
did not buy it.
downloaded it (as well as bonus songs) from links provided to me here via pm.
fuck your white guiltz.

have not listened to the download yet.
been busy. will get around to it.

if i like it, i will purchase the vinyl.

however, i should note that i carry it and have sold many in my store (pretty sure we are the leading sales spot for this album in mpls/st.paul),
which should give me more points than dids on the OF scoreboard. which i will gladly defer said points to the dids point purse if he would like them.

Solo45 · Post by **Solo45** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:19 pm

I downloaded it for free after ordering the Deluxe Edition.

Moolah · Post by **Moolah** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:57 pm

Downloaded it. Might buy the CD.

Am going to their concert pretty soon though and would rather get a shirt or some merch though. Plus they get more of teh proceeds.

cormano · Post by **cormano** » Sun May 15, 2011 5:04 pm

I bought it without downloading it but I don't like it. At first, I kind of regretted the purchase, but after thinking about it, I'm glad to have given the money after all the entertainment I've gotten out of OF, even if this particular release doesn't excite me.

I'm really excited for new Mike G and Mellowhype releases but I think I would prefer Tyler's proposed Adult Swim show to another Tyler album.