iTunes: Savior or Destroyer?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
It's official: iTunes is America's top music retailer. But critics say Apple's online music store compromises quality for convenience. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate the pros and cons of iTunes. Plus: The Brooklyn-based duo Department of Eagles joins us for a live set from their sophomore record, "In Ear Park."

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