Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, who had a hand in offering the free versions of Saul Williams‘ latest album, is once again taking the Harvey Danger approach to business (that’s right, bitches…Harvey Danger was offering free albums long before Radiohead became “pioneers” for doing so.  For that matter, so was Self).  This time, you can get part one of his new album Ghosts I-IV for free.  If you want the whole album, though, you will have to pay for it.

It’s interesting to note just how much money people are making by giving away free albums, and then charging an insane amount for special versions.  The order page states that the 2,500 ultra-deluxe limited editions that were selling at $300 are already gone.  That’s a guaranteed $750,000 in Trent’s pocket.  Basically, rich people are paying more so that poor people can enjoy the music, too.  It’s almost like communism, isn’t it?