In Rainbows
by: Radiohead
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On the deliriously satisfying In Rainbows, Radiohead returns to a more straight-ahead (though subdued) rock sound. Much hubbub has been made about this record's innovative release. Radiohead allowed fans to pay what they wished to download fairly low-resolution tracks from the band's own website. Like so many innovations, it already seems funny both that it was such big news and that someone else of similar stature hadn't done it sooner. Some pundits were appalled that it took awhile to download the tracks if you tried to do it at the same time as thousands of other people, while others decried that the group was trying to kill the music industry (or save it). Little of the press seemed to focus on the record itself, which actually made sense because it was so entertaining and inviting, the most low-key album Radiohead has made to date. There's even a very straight-forward, simple, silly little love song, "House of Cards." It might be a bit lethargic, but the simple instrumentation of electric guitars, bass, and drums is lovely as heck. A handful of these tunes enchanted fans for years before finally being committed to computer "tape." This is particularly fitting as In Rainbows is the group's most "band"-sounding album since OK Computer. This is not a record that hits you over the head with how far this group is pushing the envelope; it's simply a phenomenal, well-crafted, and exciting album. As soon as it's done, you're playing it again. --Mike McGonigal
On the deliriously satisfying In Rainbows, Radiohead returns to a more straight-ahead (though subdued) rock sound. Much hubbub has been made about this record's innovative release. Radiohead allowed fans to pay what they wished to download fairly low-resolution tracks from the band's own website. Like so many innovations, it already seems funny both that it was such big news and that someone else of similar stature hadn't done it sooner. Some pundits were appalled that it took awhile to download the tracks if you tried to do it at the same time as thousands of other people, while others decried that the group was trying to kill the music industry (or save it). Little of the press seemed to focus on the record itself, which actually made sense because it was so entertaining and inviting, the most low-key album Radiohead has made to date. There's even a very straight-forward, simple, silly little love song, "House of Cards." It might be a bit lethargic, but the simple instrumentation of electric guitars, bass, and drums is lovely as heck. A handful of these tunes enchanted fans for years before finally being committed to computer "tape." This is particularly fitting as In Rainbows is the group's most "band"-sounding album since OK Computer. This is not a record that hits you over the head with how far this group is pushing the envelope; it's simply a phenomenal, well-crafted, and exciting album. As soon as it's done, you're playing it again. --Mike McGonigal
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- MESMERIZING!!!
WOW! The Bends was always my favorite Radiohead endeavor until now ... In Rainbows blows it right out of the water!LOVED IT! It is haunting, mesmerizing and oh so lovely! They are genius. I play it so much I can almost see through it.
Rating: - a 5 star album
...But I dont agree with the free downloading thing (pay what u like means i can do it for free). to make a music u must have talent. And people should pay for the talent. Thats where the respect comes from. And value. yes, if u pay this album a lot than th usual pay for the say Nickleback album. it'll make this more valuable.
And the talk about killing the induastry, i just dont buy it. we need record store. We need to stare at CD/LP without even have to buy it. record store is a cool place ... Read More
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- My review as on punknews....
In Rainbows by Radiohead is an album that made me think about how current music is digested nowadays. As not one to let hype get to me in way of opinions in any way, shape or form, I bought this album when it first came out in CD form, a time when their masterpiece, OK Computer, was yet again in heavy rotation in my player. Yet, the press praised this new album as if it was the next coming of music, and many placed it at the top of the year's 'best of' lists.
So, I began thinking that ... Read More
Rating: - This album is shere genius
I've owned this album for many months and I still never tire of listening to it.The more you listen, the more subtleties you find.Sound quality is very good and the performances are right on.
My only complaint is I don't like the paper packaging - I'm always fumbling to put the cd and extras in the paper case the right way up, while driving.Plastic would have been better.
Rating: - Amazing album
I have heard Radioheads songs since Pablo Honey. Never really gave any of the albums a chance till yesterday. I would just listen to the RH hit songs on the radio. This album is really honest and so inviting for any level of RH fan. The songs have a real calming mood to them. You can sit back have a joint, cigarette, beer or what have you and melt in your chair. The electronic sound really fits the band well. I give this album 5 stars. My reason for that is I have not heard an album this good in a while. ... Read More
- MESMERIZING!!!WOW! The Bends was always my favorite Radiohead endeavor until now ... In Rainbows blows it right out of the water!LOVED IT! It is haunting, mesmerizing and oh so lovely! They are genius. I play it so much I can almost see through it.
- a 5 star album...But I dont agree with the free downloading thing (pay what u like means i can do it for free). to make a music u must have talent. And people should pay for the talent. Thats where the respect comes from. And value. yes, if u pay this album a lot than th usual pay for the say Nickleback album. it'll make this more valuable.
And the talk about killing the induastry, i just dont buy it. we need record store. We need to stare at CD/LP without even have to buy it. record store is a cool place ... Read More
- My review as on punknews....In Rainbows by Radiohead is an album that made me think about how current music is digested nowadays. As not one to let hype get to me in way of opinions in any way, shape or form, I bought this album when it first came out in CD form, a time when their masterpiece, OK Computer, was yet again in heavy rotation in my player. Yet, the press praised this new album as if it was the next coming of music, and many placed it at the top of the year's 'best of' lists.
So, I began thinking that ... Read More
- This album is shere geniusI've owned this album for many months and I still never tire of listening to it.The more you listen, the more subtleties you find.Sound quality is very good and the performances are right on.
My only complaint is I don't like the paper packaging - I'm always fumbling to put the cd and extras in the paper case the right way up, while driving.Plastic would have been better.
- Amazing albumI have heard Radioheads songs since Pablo Honey. Never really gave any of the albums a chance till yesterday. I would just listen to the RH hit songs on the radio. This album is really honest and so inviting for any level of RH fan. The songs have a real calming mood to them. You can sit back have a joint, cigarette, beer or what have you and melt in your chair. The electronic sound really fits the band well. I give this album 5 stars. My reason for that is I have not heard an album this good in a while. ... Read More
