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	Wicked Red Trae Cissell	AMEN! I agree! I've known too many musicians, signed and unsigned, and I understand where you're coming from. For some musicians, who handle their own sales, that money is sometimes the only profit they make.   Posted by Wicked Red on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:35 PM [Reply to this]

	jenckles_jaylecki	i can't wait to buy your new album with the musics that you wrote with jensen . i will see you at asylum at the con for your concert . I hope that you will sell your new album and i will like to make a photo shoot with you. a fan of france isabelle love .   Posted by jenckles_jaylecki on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Dee dee reeves	I dont agree with this either and hope that everyone will do the honourable thing and buy the album, Im really glad that you allowed us to preview it. Its just a shame the situation has to be abused. Dee x   Posted by Dee on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Angela Angela Stephenson	I for one am waiting for the new album, am coming to see you in london next week with Jason, and in Birmingham and I can't wait, hopefully will get a chance to meet you aswell. When is the new album getting released by the way? Love Angela x   Posted by Angela on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:37 PM [Reply to this]

	Sai	Right you are Steve! It is very uncool. I certainly will be waiting for the albums release and for it to be mailed over from the states to Oz, thats part of the excitement for me! Yesterday I did have your web page open all day playing it on my computer while i did homework!   Posted by Sai on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Sara Sara L	Thanks for this, I'll be sure to point people here! The album's AMAZING, and I've been streaming every chance I get (which is, um, pretty much constantly thanks to that handy looping thing :P) and pimping it out to friends who are quickly becoming fans--seriously, best stuff you've ever done. <3   Posted by Sara on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Sharon Marais Sharon Marais	I'm sad that it had to be said, however, I don't think that's being preachy at all. I'm waiting patiently with my money in hand for the real thing. :) Sharon   Posted by Sharon Marais on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Ashley	Aww. I've been listening at your site, but I'd never do that. Thanks so much for letting us preview the album. It really cheer me up the other day! It it helps you feel better, I'm going to buy it on iTunes and then order a CD. So I'll even out one of those people. :)   Posted by Ashley on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:44 PM [Reply to this]

	kamelion	Cheers to you, Steve.   Posted by kamelion on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike	Love your new songs Steve! But I don't understand how people can do this. It's to bad :( Looking forward to see ya in London and I WILL buy a CD!   Posted by Mike on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:45 PM [Reply to this]

	veronica veronica kenny	WELL SAID STEVE.   Posted by veronica on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Naama Naama Graziani	I heard the album (in fact i can't stop listen to it *g* ) i think it's awesome!! And i really can't wait to buy it already :) and you were not preachy just right :D Cheers! Naama.   Posted by Naama on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Cathy	Well said, Steve. I'm sure that's a really hard thing to deal with on a professional and personal level. Just remember there are lots of us just getting itchy til we can buy your cd!   Posted by Cathy on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Praew Praewta Sorasuchart	It's not preachy at all if it's the truth, as well as the right thing to do and say. I'm sorry some people are taking advantage of that. From the rest of us, thank you for the gesture. It's a fantastic album and the preview's just got me wanting the real thing in my hands as soon as possible. All those lucky people in London.... Next week can't come fast enough!   Posted by Praew on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:46 PM [Reply to this]

	TigerAngel™ ☠₪ ø lll .o·☠ SD♫ Roslyn Gray	your not sounding preachy totally now what you mean..you dont want to spend ages sloggin over writing and singing something just for someone with no morals to come and steal your baby from you so to speak. I haven't heard any of the new stuff yet except what you've got on your page player..i'm waiting to be pleasantly surprised :) think I left you a comment ages ago saying cant wait for the new album as I've played the others to death, you only need to check my most played songs on my ilike box on my page lol! though they are all mostly from the first album :) Rosxxxxx   Posted by TigerAngel™ ☠₪ ø lll .o·☠ SD♫ on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 11:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Deb	Well said Steve, and not preachy at all! You've been polite and a lot calmer about it than a lot of your fans were when we found out about this yesterday. I know that I, and other fans that I have spoken to really appreciate you giving us the chance to listen to the album on the website, and it's a pity that you have been taken advantage of. Deb xo   Posted by Deb on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:13 AM [Reply to this]

	Robyn	I am so with you on this! I do not plan to RIP it, Im very very excited to buy it, I do appreciate that you let us hear it on your site already, its an amazing amazing album, and I have managed to get more of my friends to love the music becuse you did such a great job Im so sorry that people are stealing from you. you deserve better than that *hugs*   Posted by Robyn on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:14 AM [Reply to this]

	ChelleCS Michelle Sapp	Oh, you have got to be kidding me! Grrrr. I can't... I just have no words for that! It's not like next week is THAT far off. My monies have already been allocated, and I'll be on CDBaby nabbing that CD as soon as I get home from work. There's no need to go bootleggin' it! That just frosts my twinkies that someone - multiple someones! - had the nads to do that. *hates* So, honestly, preach on, Steve, please! Apparently it definitely needs to be said. And as always, you rock!   Posted by ChelleCS on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:15 AM [Reply to this]

	L	Thanks for making us aware of this, Steve, and sorry it happened to you. As soon as the CD is out, I am buying it. I haven't had a chance to listen to the preview, but when I heard about this I wanted to stop by and offer my support.   Posted by L on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Laura	I'm sorry to hear that people are taking advantage of your generosity- I for one love that you let us preview and cannot wait for the new album- unfortunately with the more advanced technology comes the more advanced hackers. However, you've taken the high road and handled it with grace- you're a better person than me...Sometimes people just suck. Have a good show Friday- be safe in your travels. LC   Posted by Laura on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Rochelle	I never come on here, but I had to sign up for an account just to tell you how much your music means to those of us that WOULD NEVER steal from you. Honestly, the lyrics (along with your heart wrenching melodies and upbeat jams) speak to your audience on such an intense level that it nearly knocks the wind out of those of us that are lucky enough to have seen you in perform in person. BUT that isn't all, this feeling translates through your CD's also; which is almost unheard of in todays world of overcomplicated music arrangements and songs that are just 'noise' not music. You make all of us feel as though we are right there with you, taking the journey you have laid out through each song on the album. It is an ebb and flow, and the ups and downs are so incredible, it doesn't EVER get old (it is damn near impossible to take your CD's out of the player). Your albums are amazing and your songs touch so many chords in the hearts of so many different kinds of people. I know for a fact that they have helped not only me, but many people get through things that seemed impossible at the time. You are an amazing artist, and an even more impressive person (if that is possible) to not let these people get to you. Just know, those of us that 'get it' when it comes to your music will always buy your CD's and come to shows to see you, and we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into being so generous with your fans. Thank you again for the preview, and I can't wait to get the new album :)   Posted by Rochelle on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:38 AM [Reply to this]

	Rochelle	YAY! I just ordered your CD from CDBaby and am really excited to get it in the mail! Thanks again for always putting out amazing music, and being so great to your fans! Shine ON!! :D   Posted by Rochelle on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 9:22 AM [Reply to this]

	Chameleon Chelsea Bray	I'm too broke and stupid to do anymore than just listen to it over and over and over from the site... is that bad?   Posted by Chameleon on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:38 AM [Reply to this]

	Ashley	Stand proudly on top of that soap box and preach! It's very uncool! Let me know if I need to dust off my combat boots once more and kick some bootlegger butt. I can't wait for the new album, from the previews, it's going to be awesome! Safe travels next week.   Posted by Ashley on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 2:39 AM [Reply to this]

	Kaye-Samjacklover AKA: SAMMY Kaye Bauer	I can't wait until the new album comes out, I will be there with bells on!!!!!! I have been listening to the previews and the songs are awesome! I have gotten several co-workers hooked on your music from listening to it on my computer while I work. After seeing you in concert two times now, if I wasn't a fan before, thanks to my best friend Ghost (megan) who introduced me to your music, i'm in now hook, line and sinker. Just because of these indiscretions PLEASE do not stop giving us samples and previews of your music. Thank you from the bottom of this fan's heart for all that you do! Hope to see you in concert again soon!   Posted by Kaye-Samjacklover AKA: SAMMY on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:46 AM [Reply to this]

	supernaturalgrl	I agree with you 100%. It's not right; what you offer us in creativity and artistry is what supports you. It's theft, plain and simple. ~P   Posted by supernaturalgrl on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Sandy	Sometimes people just suck! Always support the artist!!!! Without them we have no music!! I cannot wait to purchase your cd!!!! Sorry some people suck!! Talk to you soon. Sandy   Posted by Sandy on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 4:39 AM [Reply to this]

	Marion	It's sad that you had to post this. I can't wait to get my hands on the album. It was so nice to give us the opportunity to listen to it before the release and it's really sad that someone really thought it would be okay to rip it off and upload it. *shakes her head*   Posted by Marion on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Sonia	"Uncool" is truly an understatement... I really don't get people sometimes. I'm really sorry this had to happen, especially considering how excited you are about this new record. (of course it would've been equally annoying with any other work) Speaking of the new album, thank you so much for the bulletin you sent about the pre-sales in London. It's such a cool thing of you to do and I seriously can't wait! Thank you! :D   Posted by Sonia on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Willow	It's definitely not preachy. If it makes you feel any better, at least one of the people in question (that I know about) has taken it down. I can't wait till this weekend to grab an actual copy, it's been great to be able to listen to the album through your website though, thank you! Look forward to seeing you on Friday!   Posted by Willow on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Susan Susan Baker	I've specially budgeted my pitifully small funds to make sure I can buy "Stripped Down" and Jason (and Jensen)'s single at your gig at The Fly, so to hear this is makes me all kinds of sad :( Oh, and you're not "preachy", just pointing out legalities and asking for the same curtesy other artists get. Susan x x x   Posted by Susan on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:09 PM [Reply to this]

	JZ	The best advertisement for someone who hasn't listened your music ever and can't afford to buy your cd's or lives in a place/country outside U.S. is listen your songs via your site or from someone who has posted one of your songs. Piracy is wrong but let's not condemn someone who helped providing a song and made 100 more people to order your new cd   Posted by JZ on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:10 PM [Reply to this]

	Shona	Well said! Thank you so much for giving us the preview in the way that you did, and I'm really sorry some people are taking advantage of you like this.   Posted by Shona on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 3:11 PM [Reply to this]

	SparklingRocks Annie Commer	It's not preachy to speak your mind. :D Why people who call themselves 'fans' can't wait for an album to come out - and to buy it, holding the thing in their hands AND know they support their artist/s by buying it - it's beyond me. I've got my personal shopping agent getting me a copy this Friday.. Never know if there'll be any left next week. (Shut up, so I AM being paranoid about it. *g*)   Posted by SparklingRocks on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 4:48 PM [Reply to this]

	Nina and Ricarda	doesn't sound preachy at all... those people can't be satisfied... why "stealing" the tracks when you can listen to them online anyway??!! and why stealing from your favorite artists when you want to support them?! absolutely can't understand those people. Anyway, thanks for sharing your album with us on your website, it is awesome!! hope to get a copy of the album at the halfmoon on Friday :) xx   Posted by Nina and Ricarda on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:29 AM [Reply to this]

	IMTheresa	Not preachy at all, dude. Anyone who doesn't pay for the music they listen to is not a fan of the music. Period. I appreciate the album being put on the site and I can't wait for it to come out so I can listen to it everywhere I go. Thanks for giving us the preview; I'm really enjoying it.   Posted by IMTheresa on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 8:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Ghausiya	I feel really crappy for being one of those people now. *is sheepish* I just...I honestly never saw it as stealing Steve, honest, and you're not being preachy, you have every right t ospeak out against something that disturbs you. I'm not gonna do it again, I'm just gonna wait for the CD now. Actually I'm all the way in Pakistan and your CDs aren't available here, yet another reason that proves that the pople here have idiotic taste in music, so I get my online friends to upload the CDs for me, although I'd love t ohave the actual CD. :)   Posted by Ghausiya on Saturday, May 03, 2008 - 11:46 AM [Reply to this]

	Sharon Marais Sharon Marais	just so that you know GHAUSIYA it is possible to buy Steve's work from CD baby wherever you live in the world. Even in Pakistan. Hope you manage to use the link from the myspace page to CD baby and finally get the real thing. Enjoy. Regards Sharon   Posted by Sharon Marais on Saturday, June 07, 2008 - 6:07 PM [Reply to this]

	rebecca aka endorwitch	Hey Steve. I havent been on Myspace for a while and only found out you had the new album streaming from your site on Friday because of a friend on Livejournal. I then went and had a listen. I cant wait till it comes out so I can order it!!! I really think its completely dodgy that so called fans will rip the music from your site when they will easily be able to purchase the music shortly. I admit I am not against the sharing of music per se but when its artists who are not big names like yourself who probably rely on your fanbase to make a living it really ticks me off. I have bought all the cds you have released and will continue to do so. I hope one day I will be able to come and see you live (if i ever save enough to get to North America, or you come to Aussieland! :D).   Posted by rebecca aka endorwitch on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 9:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Kristen Kristen Parr	I agree. Your music rips through all my walls surrounding me and is permanently burned into my soul. To steal from you is a true crime.   Posted by Kristen on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 6:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Shelley Shelley Templar	You're not being preachy at all. I hate it when people pirate stuff. I just bougt the new album anyways :D Now I can listen to it everywhere... legally!   Posted by Shelley on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 10:20 PM [Reply to this]

	deanna or peedee Deanna Ocampo	its not preachy- its a reasonable request and suggestion. some people dont think about others much. i dont blame folks considering the cost of living anymore yet they should consider an artists cost of living and maintaining. high gas prices are no reason to take from an artist. i swear.... some people just get selfish and self centered. but god forbid anyone try to take a dime or anything from them.... lol! kudos on the new album- i actually loved groovin on the inside so much i bought your latest (stripped down)and last few albums all at once- all albums were worth every penny spent- even got 2 day shipping so i could add them to my mp3 for gym work out, and take in my car on a long family trip. so to anyone who does not believe or practice selflessness- this artists works- mr. steve carlson- the real steve carlson is absolutely worth the wait for every album and worth every penny for the real legit albums! and i hope bootleggers get all they want and thensome to the very point that they get careless and get caught. ;)   Posted by deanna or peedee on Monday, June 09, 2008 - 4:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Brianna brianna burns	Hey Darl, I know that if people use realplayer GOLD that it gives a download option for anything that uses flash. Lots of people use it to save various Youtube videos and what not. Thats the only issue with streaming I'm afraid. You might be able to fix it with some coding :) I know that this site www. wolfgangsvault. com [ It is a site that streams live music from Pink Floyd to Slipknot and everything inbetween] Has some way of blocking the download option in whatever flash set up it uses. That might be a temporary solution to your problem. :) I completely understand where you're coming from and I promise to ... do something karmatic to those I see theiving music (I'm Canadian so I think that might settle as The evil eye :P) Hope that helps a little! ~ Hugs and Love... and candy... and sunshine-happiness ~ Brianna (Breezy) B.   Posted by Brianna on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 7:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Brianna brianna burns	I totally agree!! The preview is nice and its internet friendly. So you have to tap a few buttons to get a preview its well worth it and makes it all very enjoyable. It is too bad that there are programs that are meant to help people with media that are being used to rip and exchange it instead. Its not cool and really sucks!! And its making the music industry even more difficult than it already is! Sorry that people are taking your music that royally sucks, as a writer I understand the anger in someone... taking something that is relied on for ones own profit.   Posted by Brianna on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 7:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Patricia Patricia Wylie	I hate people who bootleg.  I buy the cds and have them on my computer to listen to while I write, etc.  It helps me when I study also.  I am buying the latest one now.   Posted by Patricia on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 3:52 PM [Reply to this]