With this, the user would be more inclined to check out the songs individually first, then the entire album. The logic behind this is that the person would check out to see if the album is worth listening to by listening to the "choice picks" before diving into the album. Moreover, I believe that people who would pirate a song would pirate regardless, if it is by song or entire albums. However, if the goal is to get people interested in an artist, I think that spreading the artist's work is the number one priority. It is always up to the user if they decide to pirate or purchase the songs/albums, and that linking songs only will not deter pirates. Of course, there will be a purchase link to remind people, but if a producer's work is worth purchasing, then there will be people who are willing to buy the album.
I think that it is better to get a person interested into a certain producer, and letting them decide for themselves if they are willing to purchase the song/album or pirating it.
I am planning to go with something like this.
Supercell - Supercell Album - Pop Rock/Jpop.
Melt
The World is Mine
Love is War.
Odds and Ends
Sekiranun Graffiti
Buy it at Amazon
With this, the user would be more inclined to check out the songs individually first, then the entire album. The logic behind this is that the person would check out to see if the album is worth listening to by listening to the "choice picks" before diving into the album. Moreover, I believe that people who would pirate a song would pirate regardless, if it is by song or entire albums. However, if the goal is to get people interested in an artist, I think that spreading the artist's work is the number one priority. It is always up to the user if they decide to pirate or purchase the songs/albums, and that linking songs only will not deter pirates. Of course, there will be a purchase link to remind people, but if a producer's work is worth purchasing, then there will be people who are willing to buy the album.
I think that it is better to get a person interested into a certain producer, and letting them decide for themselves if they are willing to purchase the song/album or pirating it.