We don't have much patience, in this society anyway, and when something is so readily, available, some people are going to take a peek, out of curiosity, some will download it, just to say they "have" the album,or because they love them some Common, and can't wait when its _right there_....I don't know about everywhere else, but, I do feel, that the majority of folks here, who have it, will buy it.<P>Personally, I'm a wait and see type person, I think, that the anticipation, adds, to the experience, of buying an album, you've been counting days off for. Plus, I'm a liner notes freak, I HAVE to have my liner notes, for production info, shout outs, etc.<P>As far as how it got out, I guess, we'll never _really_ know, but there's definitely been a buzz about the album, not only here, but on RMHH for awhile now too. I guess, it's a good and bad thing. Hopefully, the buzz, will get folks out to buy that sucka! I'll be right there on the 28th. <P><BR>regards,<BR>Dis.<P>Help the Jazzies get on Oprah!<P><a href="http://www.okayplayer.com/dcforum/general1/3276.html" target="_blank">http://www.okayplayer.com/dcforum/general1/3276.html<;/a>