iTunes Pass Arrives But It Is Not What You Think

When I see the words "iTunes Pass", I think of Zune Pass. Say what you will about the Zune but one of its strengths over the iPod is the subscription service it offers. For a monthly fee, you can download all the music you want. You can listen to it as much as you want until you either stop paying or the songs are no longer available in the store. Not a bad way to experience music if you don't really care about owning the content.

Well, Apple has launched iTunes Pass and you can get it today! Whoa, wait, stop partying in the streets. Stop hugging each other with excessive joy! It's not quite what you think. Read on.

iTunes Pass is a new service that get you new music and special bonus features for a particular band. The launch of this service is for Depeche Mode's new album, "Sounds Of The Universe". $18.99 gets you a pre-order for the album's release, the new single from the album and a remix that you can download today, and from now until June 16th, 2009, you'll get more songs, videos, remixes, and who knows what else.

If you are a fan of Depeche Mode, this might be a good deal. Chances are, come June 16th, you'll end up with more content than $18.99 would get you otherwise. If you are interested in taking advantage of this iTunes Pass, click here (this link opens in iTunes). Also, if you are indeed a fan of Depeche Mode, feel free to continue the party in the streets and all that. It's cool.