Free Album Downloads

[Gutter]

Taken From gokartrecords.com (http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/)


Free Album Downloads!
We at Go-Kart Records want to make it perfectly clear that the RIAA does not represent the views of all record labels.
We feel that only by embracing technology can we gain from it, and that a battle like the one that the RIAA is fighting can simply not be won.

We do not believe that online downloads are all that is hurting the music industry. It is a combination of problems, CD burning being the most injurious. Of course, major labels will never take action against the manufacturers of burnable CDs, since in some cases they would then have to sue themselves (why would Sony sue Sony?) Instead they are going after the music fans, whom they hope to intimidate and extort.

We also feel that the lack of original and meaningful music is part of the major labels' problem. Simply put, if there is better music, people will spend money to own it instead of downloading or burning it. The success of Itunes proves that people are willing to buy music online if it is delivered in an intelligent way that is respectful of the consumer.

The major labels control almost all the means of exposure available today. How can you sell records without exposure? Radio is controlled through payola (or its modern form, consultants), the print media is controlled through quid-pro-quo agreements of ads for coverage and vice versa, retail is controlled by co-op dollars (which also includes in-store play for videos), and they even buy their artists' way onto opening slots on tours. So, with a few exceptions, the new music that most people are exposed to is controlled by the five major labels. But they CAN'T control what people download. All they can try to do is control people's access to MP3s, or scare them out of downloading music altogether!

So, we are putting our music where our mouth is to prove a point. We believe that if you like the music you hear you will support it by going to shows, telling your friends, and buying the bands CDs. With this in mind, we are allowing people to download some of our current releases AT NO CHARGE. In other words, we are essentially GIVING these albums away!

These songs are all RIAA safe! If you like what you hear, please make a donation (see the PayPal button), check out the bands' shows, and spread the word. If you don't, what have you lost?

To read a more in depth article about why we feel the RIAA is wrong please click here.

To read an interview discussing this with Greg from Go-kart go here.


Also, make sure to check out our upcoming release, the first commercially sold MP3 Sampler called GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY featuring 150 bands and 300 songs.


Haven't heard of some of these artists but I can't say no to free music. :D

[Gutter]

Currently grabbing:

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/amazombies.gif

All the files are packed using WinZip (or you can use PicoZip) and each track is individually packed so you can somewhat preview them before grabbing the whole album.

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[Gutter]

Originally posted by sharedholder@12 October 2003 - 10:17
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Ah :unsure: sorry I didn't see your post

It's for musicworld fans too though

[HeavyMetalParkingLot]

any of their numerous samplers would be a good intro to them, as they have several very different sounding bands on each.

[Gutter]

the only albums I see available right now are:

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/amazombies.gif
Amazombies - Bitches And Stitches

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/guff.gif
Guff - Engine Trouble

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/ctf.gif
Capture The Flag - Start From Scratch

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/daycare.gif
Daycare Swindlers - Heathen Radio

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/plana.gif
Plan A Project - s/t

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/pseudo.gif
Pseudo Heroes - Prison of Small Perc.


maybe more to come or elsewhere on the site?

[PulseDragon]

:o Free and @ 192 Don't get any better then that. :lol:

[Gutter]

Originally posted by PulseDragon@12 October 2003 - 10:59
:o Free and @ 192 Don't get any better then that. :lol:
you said it!

that GUFF cd is their newest release too

[Adster]

excellent good stuff 192 bit YEPO

[djweiser]

nice

[Spider_dude]

how many usernames do you want? netweiser, -netweiser-, www.netweiser.com

wtf????

is this -ad-'s brother? or hypo's?

[Gutter]

Originally posted by Spider_dude@12 October 2003 - 17:59
how many usernames do you want? netweiser, -netweiser-, www.netweiser.com

wtf????

is this -ad-'s brother? or hypo's?
hahaha

good point,

now grab some free full albums (http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/)...

[Gutter]

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/amazombies.gifhttp://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/guff.gifhttp://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/ctf.gif
http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/daycare.gifhttp://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/plana.gifhttp://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/pseudo.gif


anyone grabbing these albums wanna post a small review??

[PulseDragon]

Well I just got Amazombies - Bitches And Stitches. I have to say it kick ass :)

[TheDave]

i got plan a project, very good but is there anything slightly more chilled?

[Gutter]

I'm grabbing Daycare Swindlers - "Heathen Radio"

once i get a few more track I'll post some comments

amazombies is good if you like Muffs, SugarComa, female fronted punk rock

[TheDave]

got start from scratch

wow free stuff thats actually pretty good :w00t:

[Gutter]

yeah I think I'm gunna order that 300 MP3 album from them (only 10 bucks)
and write em a letter saying rock on and great job

[Gutter]

I see Amazombies is number 31 on our listen to top 50
Capture the Flag, Plan A Project, and Daycare Swindlers are at lower positions
:D

http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/images/daycare.gif

This album's first track is somewhat crazy but other tracks sound much like Pennywise and newer Rancid. Bad ass punk rock here :D

[PulseDragon]

Is it just me or did the site go down? :blink:

[Gutter]

Originally posted by PulseDragon@14 October 2003 - 08:42
Is it just me or did the site go down? :blink:
haha

too many punks grabbing free albums

[Gutter]

GoKartRecords.com gets flooded

A wonderful flood attack hit us yesterday. Unfortunately, we had to take down the website for a while, but it is back up now.

This was an intentional attack to try and stop our free downloads. Obviously someone doesn't like what we have started! Oh well.

Meanwhile MTV has taken an interest, and although MTV is to punk music what McDonalds is to health food, it's a pretty supportive article nonetheless. You can check it out by clicking here. (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1479745/20031014/index.jhtml?headlines=true)

[Gutter]

[Spider_dude] has been flogging it to death

:D :lol:

*BUMP* for -Pork-

;)

[Spider_dude]

Actually read

[Spider_dude] Gutter
[Spider_dude] has been flogging it to death

[Gutter]

actually read


[porkshit] holy shit guys read this  http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/    gokart records are anti-riaa and are posting full albums for download!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[porkshit] and theres even an album iw ant that i cant ind on soulseek!!!!!!!!!!!
[Masta.z!] u just found the thread about that then pork ;p
[porkshit] no i read it on a site....is there a thread on the forum?
[Masta.z!] somewhere, i read it a few days ago i think
[Masta.z!] lounge or musicworld
[porkshit] oh
[Spider_dude] yeah gutter
[porkshit] well still its cool!!
[Spider_dude] has been flogging it to death
[Spider_dude] musicwoorld
[porkshit] fuck soulseek im dling this album before the server gets f*cked or somethin later guys
[Masta.z!] ciao pork

[Spider_dude]

hmmm well done.

[Adster]

:lol: :lol:

[Gutter]

Gutter recomends:

Capture The Flag - Start From Scratch
and
Guff - Engine Trouble

[Adster]

hmm free downlaods is the name of the thread

so I own every album in the world just give me an hr to get each one

[Gutter]

Originally posted by Adster@17 October 2003 - 04:22
hmm free downlaods is the name of the thread

so I own every album in the world just give me an hr to get each one
there's some file naming to be done once you download these albums

take some time to note the song titles and label your mp3s correctly before sharing please ;)

[the ooccult]

:D

[the ooccult]

Originally posted by Gutter@12 October 2003 - 09:57
Taken From gokartrecords.com (http://www.gokartrecords.com/freedownload/)


Free Album Downloads!
We at Go-Kart Records want to make it perfectly clear that the RIAA does not represent the views of all record labels.
We feel that only by embracing technology can we gain from it, and that a battle like the one that the RIAA is fighting can simply not be won.

We do not believe that online downloads are all that is hurting the music industry. It is a combination of problems, CD burning being the most injurious. Of course, major labels will never take action against the manufacturers of burnable CDs, since in some cases they would then have to sue themselves (why would Sony sue Sony?) Instead they are going after the music fans, whom they hope to intimidate and extort.

We also feel that the lack of original and meaningful music is part of the major labels' problem. Simply put, if there is better music, people will spend money to own it instead of downloading or burning it. The success of Itunes proves that people are willing to buy music online if it is delivered in an intelligent way that is respectful of the consumer.

The major labels control almost all the means of exposure available today. How can you sell records without exposure? Radio is controlled through payola (or its modern form, consultants), the print media is controlled through quid-pro-quo agreements of ads for coverage and vice versa, retail is controlled by co-op dollars (which also includes in-store play for videos), and they even buy their artists' way onto opening slots on tours. So, with a few exceptions, the new music that most people are exposed to is controlled by the five major labels. But they CAN'T control what people download. All they can try to do is control people's access to MP3s, or scare them out of downloading music altogether!

So, we are putting our music where our mouth is to prove a point. We believe that if you like the music you hear you will support it by going to shows, telling your friends, and buying the bands CDs. With this in mind, we are allowing people to download some of our current releases AT NO CHARGE. In other words, we are essentially GIVING these albums away!

These songs are all RIAA safe! If you like what you hear, please make a donation (see the PayPal button), check out the bands' shows, and spread the word. If you don't, what have you lost?

To read a more in depth article about why we feel the RIAA is wrong please click here.

To read an interview discussing this with Greg from Go-kart go here.


Also, make sure to check out our upcoming release, the first commercially sold MP3 Sampler called GO-KART MP300 RACEWAY featuring 150 bands and 300 songs.


Haven't heard of some of these artists but I can't say no to free music. :D
:D

[Adster]

nmah I got a program that lables them myself

[Gutter]

Originally posted by Adster@17 October 2003 - 12:13
nmah I got a program that lables them myself
very useful for these files!