[Stephen Dame]

Nothing was worse for them than back in 2000 when M@W was on napster in March or something and the album didnt come out until June or July.

Well, M@W debuted at #1 and sold pretty well. The last single, Freak Turbulance, was still getting heavy airplay in Toronto a full year after the release, and was in Q107's rock countdown deal a full six months after M@W hit stores. So I'd dispute that an album leak hurt 'em then... As Gord said: "If it's stealing, don't stop."

You're right though: only about two weeks to go! Finally!