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paulapays · 11-08-2004, 04:53 PM

Illicit copies available on file-sharing networks throw official release of new album into question.

Pirated versions of U2's new album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" have emerged on Internet file-sharing networks two weeks before it goes on sale, throwing into question its official release date.

A London spokeswoman for the band on Monday would only say that U2 was aware of the illicit copies, but that no decision had yet been made on changing the release date.

The Irish rock band has been due to release the album on Nov. 22 in Europe and the following day in the United States. It is the first studio album in four years for the band signed to Island Records, a unit of Universal Music.

Earlier this summer, a tape containing rough tracks from the upcoming album went missing from a studio in Nice, France where the band was recording. At the time, the band said it might move the release date if the tracks appear online first.

DO you think this is a marketing strategy or what?

11-08-2004, 04:53 PM
paulapays Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 177	Pirated U2 album hits Internet Illicit copies available on file-sharing networks throw official release of new album into question. Pirated versions of U2's new album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" have emerged on Internet file-sharing networks two weeks before it goes on sale, throwing into question its official release date. A London spokeswoman for the band on Monday would only say that U2 was aware of the illicit copies, but that no decision had yet been made on changing the release date. The Irish rock band has been due to release the album on Nov. 22 in Europe and the following day in the United States. It is the first studio album in four years for the band signed to Island Records, a unit of Universal Music. Earlier this summer, a tape containing rough tracks from the upcoming album went missing from a studio in Nice, France where the band was recording. At the time, the band said it might move the release date if the tracks appear online first. DO you think this is a marketing strategy or what? __________________ [email protected] This is as simple as it gets!!! 30+ products to promote....All webmasters accepted....All traffic accepted....Downloadable executables....and much more!!!