U2’s New Album: Internet Freaks Out Over Apple’s Free iTunes Download
Not everyone's happy about U2's New Album on iTunes. In fact, Internet users can't stop ranting over the free music download and has many accusing Apple of invading their playlists.
But is getting a free copy of "Songs of Innocence" really that bad?
Apple shocked the world when it began automatically downloading U2's first new album in five years, "Songs of Innocence," for no cost on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Anyone with an iTunes account who opened the system instantly received the legendary Irish rock band's latest work.
Aggravated fans quickly took to social media to voice their complaints, many upset that they were not given a choice regarding the download.
What if I die and my relatives go through my phone and find this U2 album? They'll be so betrayed.
— Devin Faraci (@devincf) September 11, 2014
i was naked and vulnerable in the shower listening to songs on shuffle and it started playing the new U2 album i feel so violated by apple — Dan Howell (@danisnotonfire) September 11, 2014
why has apple put a u2 album in my music without my permission @metpoliceuk — sean (@yugoslavic) September 11, 2014