Thread: Amazon: new unlimited music streaming service
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Old 10-12-2016, 06:55 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by tomsem View Post
It is not at all clear to me what the value proposition is: what content is included? Every mp3 that you can purchase at Amazon (I assume not)?

I just signed up for 30 day free Spotify trial last weekend, after using free tier for a number of months. So I knew what content they have, and some idea of what they don't have (within my more specialized interests). I really like it so far, despite some 'missing' content. The mobile app 'Spotify Connect' feature is really slick, integration with Echo/FireTV is very good.

Amazon has zero integration with Alexa devices with Amazon Music or Audible apps, by contrast. Try to use the Alexa app to pick music or an Audible title to play. Horrible.

At least for now, $7.99 does not seem that attractive, given my current infatuation and satisfaction with Spotify Premium (particularly with its superior integration with Alexa, and 99% of the artists and content that I want to listen to).
Amazon has 41.3 million songs in their catalog for sale. Music Unlimited has 27.4 million songs in its catalog and Prime Music has 2.2 million songs.

By contrast, Deezer has 40+ million songs, Groove Music has 38+ million, Google Play has 35+ million songs, Spotify has 30+ million songs, and Tidal has 25+ million songs.

The best way to see which services have the songs you like is to try them out. That's what I did and Spotify was my first choice as I waited for Amazon to release their subscription service. I'm going with Amazon because of the $4 Echo Plan.
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