Radiohead Squashes Claims that 64% Paid Zero for Their New Album

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	Radiohead Squashes Claims that 64% Paid Zero for Their New Album

constantskeptic

11-11-2007 11:28 AM

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constantskeptic says:

Even if 36% paid something for the album, that is still over 1 million dollars pure profit for Radiohead in little over a month... pretty good plan if you ask me.

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11-15-2007 4:45 AM

righthand

Trust.

11-15-2007 1:23 PM

doodleicious

kinda makes ya wonder?how close the bill collectors are?

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