You are just talking about a demo, a prospect to purchase right? I fail to see the issue worthy of a post. The notes are essential but making an issue about getting or not getting a sample to feel the quality when you have the CD to see what's in them is the act of a quibbler in my opinion.
And to pick up on another point, I think Alex depends on a number of people there to produce the goods. It might be his baby, but it is their effort.
Sorry, must have had too little REM sleep