They’re also releasing through one of the major record labels in Janurary. Turns out it’s a marketing ploy.

Also, the files are only 160KBPS files

I would love to work for myself instead of working a rigid 9 to 5 schedule. The commute alone is stressful. I wish Lazy Man the best. He’s talented, so I have a good feeling he’ll work a way out.

I bought the Radiohead album last night for £4. so far I like it but the sound quality is awful. no, terrible. appalling. crusty.

and I’m far from one of those audiofools.

If Lazy Man wants to blog for money, I think he needs to master word usage, spelling, and grammar first. That post was full of mistakes.

One of the reasons I enjoy reading Trent’s blog is because he rarely makes any spelling or grammar mistakes, and if he does he’s quick to fix them.

I need to institute your video game rule with books. No more buying (or even borrowing, really) until I finish the ones I already have, of which there are a LOT.

You might want to check out http://www.magnatune.com/, an online record label that pioneered the “pay what you want” model (at least AFAIK).

I don’t have any connection with them other than really liking some of their artists!

Trent, here’s the first step to making the move: stop thinking of your “day job” as your “real job.” When you say that, you’re saying the blog and your other business are less important to you. So instead, call the 9-5 your “day job” and then call your blog and other business your home businesses. That will shift your mindset slowly but surely.

Lazyman may make spelling mistakes, but I think he’s one of the few bloggers who can write entertainingly and allow his personality and thought process to come through. The amount of affection with which other bloggers are linking to that post speaks volumes. Blogs aren’t corporate communication. I agree that he’ll be grand.

With games, go used!

Are you going to spend time playing something you don’t like just because you bought it? Sell that sucker and use the credit towards another used game.

I recommend going to local used game shops instead of the mall chain stores. Not only do you get rid of clutter, you get another game for a less than that $50 price tag.

You can also buy old games that have dropped in price. Check out cheapassgamer.com.