Rockers Third Eye Blind [ tickets ] are addressing this week's unsanctioned leak of their soon-to-be-released album, "Ursa Major," by moving up the street date, streaming the proper version online, and asking people who illegally downloaded the set to give to charity.

"Six years of an artist's work pre-empted," the group said in a press release. "How do you keep ahead of people who leak music?

"In light of ... 'Ursa Major' being posted online in a haphazard and somewhat lazy fashion, we are streaming the 'correct' album and mix and proper presentation in all its glory for you to hear [at our MySpace page]."

The group has also bumped up the album's release date by a day, which means it will now hit shelves Monday (8/17).

"Wow! I leave the country and my album ends up leaking," frontman Stephen Jenkins added in a prepared statement. "I was in Jakarta performing for the fine citizens of Indonesia after their devastating terrorist attack--I can't speak more highly of the country. I am asking for all those downloaders who illegally downloaded our new album, please donate some money to your local charity."

Jenkins also had some words for whomever leaked an unfinished, rough version of the set.

"[S]hame on you for being lazy. You guys know the lyrics and presentation are important to us. Rock on!"

Missi Callazzo--a spokesperson for Megaforce, the band's record label--offered some more pointed remarks.

"You know, if hackers/leakers think they are hurting 'the man' by leaking and posting albums on the internet, well ... the artist is really the one who gets hurt," she said. "Third Eye Blind owns their album, has their own imprint through us (an indie company with music fans) and control pretty much everything and make the majority of the money. I really can't fathom why anyone would want to harm an artist? The artist brings so much to our life. Art is such a special experience and the artists deserve much more respect."

"Ursa Major" marks Third Eye Blind's first new album since 2003's "Out of the Vein." A follow-up titled "Ursa Minor" is already in the pipeline, though a release date has not yet been announced.