NME — The LP was given away for free and automatically downloaded onto users' devices more info

Stereogum — When Apple hijacked every functioning iPhone on the planet and added U2′s new Songs Of Innocence to those phones’ iTunes libraries, the company probably expected some backlash, but I can’t imagine they envisioned what they got: enough outrage, ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — U2 surprised the world last week when they announced their new album, Songs of Innocence, was ready to be heard and being given away by iTunes. What iTunes users soon realized is they were getting whether they wanted it... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — U2’s invasion of iTunes libraries with the group’s new album “Songs of Innocence” may not have put the Irish band back on top of the sales chart, but that doesn’t mean the impact of last week’s stunt can’t be seen. more info

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NME — Some 24 of the band's titles have reached the top 200 of the iTunes chart globally more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — I had originally planned to just do a post using my U2 chapter from my book.  Yet, with all the controversy surrounding the new U2 release, I felt like I needed to comment.  If you don't know, U2 released their new album this week (Songs of Inn... more info

Stereogum — Grimes made an album that sucked and scrapped it. U2 made an album that sucked and snuck it into your iTunes. And as for albums that don’t suck, Arcade Fire’s Funeral turns ten years old tomorrow. It’s not just an instant-classic, but the rare ... more info

NME — Odd Future rapper asks "You couldn't come up with an actual marketing idea?" more info

Stereogum — It’s pretty brave to come out against the new U2 album that was dropped onto everyone’s computer last week, considering all the unanimous praise it’s gotten. (Well…) Leave it to Tyler, The Creator to go against the grain: “GET OFF MY FUCKIN... more info