It's certainly a grey area, morally.
I, personally, don't download songs from a commercially available album, unless I plan to buy said album and just want a "sneak peak."
However rich an artist may be, you're still taking money out of
someone's pocket... not just the artist, but the songwriters, the producers, the engineers, etc., etc.
I will, however, download radio mixes/edits, dance remixes, live versions, etc., as they are most often unavailable to purchase thru "legitimate" channels.
As far as the demos and outtakes go... I download those too. But if Stevie and/or Fleetwood Mac were ever to officially release them, I'd most definitely be purchasing them.
For example, I have five copies of 'Rumours' (vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, and DVD-Audio), but I'll definitely be buying the "remastered and expanded" version when it's released, for whatever additional tracks they've added.
So... if you think you'd like to get your hands on some of these demos, go for it.
Find someone who will trade with you, or who will do a 2-for-1 deal.
But be wary of anyone who wants to charge you for them (like on eBay or Yahoo Auctions), as no one deserves to make money off of these, other than the artist.
(And make sure you buy a copy if they're ever officially released!)
