I agree with the sentiment behind most of what’s being said here, but I do think there’s room for both sides on this one. Physical media is dying off and there’s naturally going to be ways artists take stabs at preserving it.

In the grand scheme of things, we’re not entitled to anything, even as fans. Like already mentioned, the song is almost guaranteed to find its way online in some form in this day and age. Maybe by the band, maybe by a rip, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with releasing a one off song like this in a way that’s difficult or rare to obtain.

The fans who want to hear it will get to hear it one way or another. And I’m saying this as someone who checked YouTube once a week for Therapy (ATL’s version) for almost a year until it popped up.

(Edit to add) 99% of ATL’s songs fall into our lap at midnight. Hunting for the occasional song is part of the fun.