Best music download sites

Subject: Best music download sites
From: GUEST,bobbijo
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 11:39 AM

So, I'm wonder what y'all think is the best music download site in cyberland. I know I can find "My Humps" and "Sexy/back" anywhere. But, for reasons that would seem obvious, I'm not looking for them-- not that there's anything wrong with a perfectly crafted pop song. I'd like to know if anyone out there has found a site where I can find both obscure Jimmie Rogers tunes AND the best of Doctor Strangely Strange.

Subject: RE: Best music download sites
From: Zhenya
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 12:09 PM

I never heard of the second performer, so can't help you there, but eMusic.com has Jimmie Rodgers albums.

It's subscription only, however, but has excellent prices and great selection of many types of music of interest to Mudcatters. I've been subscribing for almost a year and am very happy with the selection and service.

To browse the music without having to sign up for anything , go to eMusic.com, and then scroll all the way to the bottom of the page that opens up. There should be a fine print line that says "About eMusic." Click on that, and it will take you to the main page, which has Q&A links explaining how eMusic works. On the top of that page, click on the "Browse" tab to get to the main music browser page.

If you want even more info: Also on that first page that opens up (where you find the browse tab), if you scroll to the bottom of that page, you can click on the fine print item "Message boards" to see users' comments. In particular, look at one that's titled "Frequently asked questions (Read me first)" which is an eMusic permathread, completely user written, and usually bumped to the top of the list or close by. (but worth searching for if it's lower down.) This also helps explain how eMusic works.

OK, hope you or someone else finds this interesting.

Zhenya

Subject: RE: Best music download sites
From: GUEST,lox
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 06:26 PM

soulseek

www.slsknet.org

ONLY get it from the above adress. It is FREE shareware so if you pay for it you are being defrauded.


Very good as it is all about music, so no other crap cluttering up the search pages.

Plus, since it is all about music, it is populated by music heads.

Therefore, the choice of music is a little more eclectic.
I've never hd a problem with them.

I believe they also run a record label, so they would appear to be encouraging to up and coming artists.

All of which adds to their integrity.

Subject: RE: Best music download sites
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 08:00 PM

WinMX is said to ahve the largest user base - but I have not got it to run yet!

Subject: RE: Best music download sites
From: Arkie
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 08:24 PM

I'll second emusic.   There's Dock Boggs, Pete Seeger, The Duhks, Eliza Carthy, Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention, June Tabor, Martin Carthy, The Waifs, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Dave Van Ronk, Richard Thompson (including 1000 Years Of Popular Music), Norman Blake, Neko Case, Tom Waits, Taj Mahal, M Ward, A. L. Lloyd, Be Good Tanyas, Steve Goodman, Karan Casey, Aoife Ni Fhearraigh, Anne Briggs, Shirley Collins, Mike Dowling, etc, etc

Subject: RE: Best music download sites
From: Johnhenry'shammer
Date: 19 Feb 07 - 08:40 PM

For some great old blues recordings check archive.org