allofmp3.com RIP……. Since the death knell rang for the extraordinarily admired (and consequently proved to be legal) mp3 download site, music download fans all over the planet have been looking for a trustworthy alternative to allofmp3.
Tens of sites appeared virtually overnight to capitalise on the hunger of thousands of mp3 download fans, all promising the same high quality, low cost music store experience. Unfortunately most of these sites were appallingly poor, offering low quality rehashes of other sites’ libraries, and often being unavailable at no notice.
So what were the criteria that had thousands frequently recharging their accounts at the premier download site before it was enforced to shutdown?
In essence, the tracks were economical & the quality very superior, and the music collection was considerable – ranging from all modern new releases of all music styles, to the latest charts and an impressive back catalogue of albums stretching back to the sixties. And all tracks were DRM free, meaning they could be played on any mp3 player.
Those new sites had a lot to live up to…….………………….
The majority of them didn’t!
So where do you download mp3s currently?
By and large, you have two options when it comes to finding low price, high quality music on the internet. Pay per download or file sharing.
With pay per download, it is customary to charge your account in advance (by means of a credit card), and this amount is then reduced as you buy music. Once your account is at zero you can charge your account once more and keep going. Some sites offer incentives of extra tracks or bonus credits if you credit your account at a specific level (say $30). Before you do this, always try to ensure the site has enough music to cover your credit, and more notably has been around long enough that you’re happy it isn’t going to disappear overnight……
File sharing has been here since well before allofmp3. Basically you join a network, where each person on the network allows sharing of some or all of their individual mp3s (also movies, games etc). If the network is large, you have access to literally millions of files to share (or download for free, depending on your point of view). In the early days these sites were free to use, but subsidised themselves with masses of maddening adware, and in some cases, spyware.
If file sharing is the way you want to go, join a network that is guaranteed to be clear of adware and spyware. These networks charge a small membership, but then all downloads are at no cost.
Even though the dust has settled somewhat and (most of) the cowboys have moved on, there is still unreliable quality in the level of sites that remain. Bookmark this allofmp3 substitute review site- It observes the current players, and recommends the best allofmp3 alternative.
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