AllOfMp3 R.I.P.

Is There An Allofmp3 Alternative ?

Since the death knell rang for the massively popular (and subsequently found to be legal) mp3 download site, music download fans all over the world have been looking for a reliable alternative to allofmp3.com.
Tens of sites appeared virtually overnight to capitalise on the appetite of thousands of mp3 download fans, all promising the same high quality, low cost music store experience. Unfortunately most of these sites were shockingly poor, offering low quality rehashes of other sites' libraries, and often being unavailable at no notice.

So what were the criteria that had thousands regularly recharging their accounts at the premier download site before it was forced to shutdown?

Basically, the tracks were cheap & the quality very high (you could even choose the bitrate), and the music selection was massive - ranging from all current 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.......

......................And most of them didn't!


So where do you download mp3s now?

You have two options when it comes to finding low cost, high quality music on the internet. Pay per download or file sharing.

With pay per download, it is normal to charge your account in advance (using a credit card), and this amount is then reduced as you buy music. Once your account is at zero you can charge your account again and carry on. Some sites offer incentives of extra tracks or bonus credits if you credit your account at a particular level (say $30). Before you do this, always try to ensure the site has enough music to cover your credit, and more importantly has been around long enough that you're happy it isn't going to disappear overnight......

File sharing has been around since well before allofmp3. Basically you join a network, where everyone on the network allows sharing of some or all of their personal mp3s. 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 loads of annoying 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 nominal membership, but then all downloads are free.

Although the dust has settled somewhat and (most of) the cowboys have moved on, there is still varying quality in the level of sites that remain. Check out AllOfMp3 R.I.P.. It monitors the current players, and recommends the best allofmp3 alternative.