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Consumers, propelled by the ease of buying digital songs piecemeal, have increasingly decided that the single unit of music is their unit of choice. But the music-buying audience is notoriously fickle: Just look at the momentary mania about ringtones.

For the second time, Amazon is getting into the holiday spirit by giving away one free MP3 every day until Christmas. The freebie starts today! Download today's song, a version of "Joy to the World" by the Casting Crowns. Future freebies include Tori Amos' "Snow Angel" and Lady Gaga's "Christmas...

Another nail in the coffin of the industry that manufactures CDs -- I think the coffin is actually now completely covered with nails.Starting this week, Amazon MP3 began what they call their "daily deal," where they offer a new album for $1.99. Yes, not $1.99 to download one song -- we're talking...