Apparently, GD has decided that its original decision concerning archive.org was, at least in part, the wrong one. We’ll never know for sure, but I’d have to think that the public pressure — hopefully the constructive kind, at least — and the accompanying media attention — there was plenty more besides those I cited in the previous post — had something to do with the change.

The Relix web page is reporting that Dennis McNally said this afternoon that the deletion of aud recordings from Internet Archive was caused by miscommunication; they’ll be back soon, perhaps as soon as tonight. The Relix piece glaringly omits reference to the future of the soundboard recordings, but I’d have to think they’ll be off limits, so the band can expand its own download business.

As I said two days ago: While I’d love to continue to have access to free soundboard downloads, those recordings are theirs to sell. And yeah, I’ll be buying.

I’ve already noticed some carping about the still-MIA soundboards, and that likely won’t abate for a while. For some, it won’t. Ever. They’ll continue their boycotts, allowing bitterness to take over the parts of their souls where the fun should be. Sound a little dramatic? Maybe, but are you reading some of this stuff? Jesus, we’re still talking about suing and greed and fuck-the-drummers-it’s-all-their-fault. I couldn’t possibly make Uncle Crappy enough to do it justice.

I’m happy with this apparent solution. I’ll be able to complete my set of shows, and I’ll still come across that nice aud tape of a killer show to round things about. And when the band gets around to releasing those soundboards I’ve been waiting on, I’ll be right there, my wallet open and my credit card out and ready.