Whoops, I meant to go to JayisGames, but I accidently went to JayisMixedTapes. While I'm here, do you know where I can download previous mixed tapes? It looks like the site only has the latest one.

Back with the early mixed tapes the MB folks included a note encouraging the free sharing of the tapes with others.

Since then, that note has been replaced by a legal notice saying that the files are copyrighted and may not be posted to any other site.

I do have all of them, I just cannot share them. Sorry.

uh, is this a game?

> uh, is this a game?

No, it's not.

Is anyone else having trouble downloading the MP3 files? I click the start download button and it opens a second IE window but then immediatly shuts down. I've tried on 2 computers but with the same results.

Yeah, IE seems to have a problem with the mixed tape site.

Use a better browser.

Uh, I never thought Jayisgames would supply me with some car company rambling about music legends.

[Edit: Expect the unexpected ;) -Jay]

YESSS!!

Finally! This is excellent!

I've been listening to number 18 (the newest one as 19 was a greatest hits) for months and months.

If you look hard enough on google, there is a German hosted website with a zip file of all the songs from the past. I'm not sure if I should link them here though.

*grooves to the modern folk* :3
Too bad they don't let you download the sweet music from the music magazine

I'm so glad you started posting about these again. to be honest the latest mixed tapes are what's been getting me through finals season. With one more paper to go and that last Bio final right around the corner it's so nice to have something to just crash and chill to. (the music has also served as a nice reminder to not fall asleep while pulling all-nighter paper writing sessions)

bah, what is all this mercedes benz tv crap? I cannot figure out how to download the MP3s. I just keep getting sent in a loop either to the front page or to more mercedes-benz adverts. Please HELP!!!

Mikey- At the bottom of the Flash window there is a silver 'MP3 Download' tab. Click on that and it will take you to the MP3s.

mikey - I know that IE seems to have a problem with the download, so you might want to try a different browser.

Better yet, get rid of that blasted browser entirely. Most sites look uglier in IE.

i'm running firefox and have been for two years now, so that's not really the problem. i've clicked on the MP3 download tab, which brings up a list of the music. when I click the 'link' after any song, it sends me to the mercedes-benz tv site and I have to start all over again. what happened to the nicely designed page that accompanied the older releases. i shall say 'bah' once again.

mikey - don't you see the "Start Download" button in the lower right corner of the window? Perhaps you have to scroll to see it?

Wow, you know, mix tape 18 (the last real mixed tape) was my moms favorite CD. This CD is just a failure in my eyes. It's because they had a big survey asking if people wanted mainstream or hidden gems and mainstream got more votes.

I feel bad to say it, but this is just utter failure.

Although, since there's only one good song on the track (song 6), I was actually convinced to go check out the excellent artist who made it and bought the whole CD it came from.

I searched through sites and sites, and only found 2 of them that actually had the CD. Other ways of accessing it would have been Napster or iTunes, both of which also suck.

I thought I should just come back here and say thanks to jay for recommending this series back around Tape 9. But also say no thanks to Mercedes because it's absolutely pitiful...

... I just don't find it coincidental that all the 18 mixed tapes are amazing and this one bombs because it's become mainstream.

I guess I should add that even though I didn't like the CD personally, I'll still be checking out the next one so don't let my comment above decide whether you check this out or not.

I understand what you're saying Kirkpad, it does sound a bit mainstream. But that's not necessarily a negative to me, as long as that's not all we get from now on.

Perhaps they plan to vary the styles of tracks offered each time?

I do enjoy variety, even if in that variety we get some mainstream along with the alternative.

Here's hoping for more hidden gems.

By the way, I enjoyed most of the tracks on #20, but there were a couple I just didn't care for at all.

Anyone interested in previous mixed tapes should have a look at http://www.bitte-downloaden.de/mp3/mercedes.htm, where you can download all mixed taped as zip-files for free.

Sorry, the correct url is of course:
http://www.bitte-downloaden.de/mp3/mercedes.htm

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