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 Great Album! Oct 09, 2008
This is one of those albums that can only be fully appreciated on vinyl. The sound quality is phenomenal!
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In Rainbows Literally Sep 25, 2008
Refreshing, emotional, mature, perfection, these are some of many characteristics I could provide to this album. In Rainbows represents the other side of Radiohead. If Ok Computer was intense, dramatic, and explosive, In Rainbows is exquisit, relaxing and encouraging. After more experimental works like Kid A, Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, Radiohead return to show us that they have no limits. Another masterpiece from them, maybe the best one.
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Best album of 2007 Sep 11, 2008
Originally written on October 10, 2007...
Radiohead released their seventh album this week, amid much hoopla. The "pay what you want." feature has been debated on the web and in the media ever since it was first announced back on October 1st. Here's a question, though. How's the music?
Well, I'm happy to report that the music is excellent. While not the giant stylistic leap that Kid A was from OK Computer, there is definite evidence of growth on In Rainbows.
The first thing that jumps out at you is the percussion. Phil Selway's drumming propels the band throughout the album. However, it's the blending of the guitar-driven rock and more experimental material that seems to finally be reaching the heights hinted at on the last album, Hail To The Thief.
The opening track, 15 Steps, is full of the electronic beats and syncopation we heard on Kid A and Amnesiac. However, this time, they're complemented by a wonderfully warm guitar and bass. The album is drawing you in with the same ethereal qualities of the Bends and OK Computer, but it's still challenging you like Kid A and Amnesiac. The blend is irresistibly inviting.
Fuzzy, churning guitar introduces my early favorite for best track on the album, Bodysnatchers. The pace is ferocious and the song quite frankly kicks major a**. Ed and Colin hitch a ride with Phil while Jonny and Thom provide signposts along the way.
The third track, Nude, is a song that the band have been working on for over ten years. Originally part of the sessions for OK Computer, and originally titled "Big Ideas (Don't Get Any)", it was featured during the tour promoting the album back in 1997, but was never actually recorded. After a decade of tinkering, the result is another beautifully haunting ballad in the tradition of Street Spirit.
We're right back to prevalent drums in Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, which features a great jam where the lead guitar seems to be more like a twinkling bell (do bells twinkle?).
All I Need proceeds at a dirge-like pace, and the music is as low key as the pace suggests. However, the lyrics are some of the most heartfelt/creepy on the album. Is it a song of love? Not quite. Listen again.
Soft acoustic guitars and violin are featured in Faust Arp, a song that recalls Eleanor Rigby.
Reckoner has an almost dance beat to it. A very cool groove going on underneath some disturbing lyrics. Ahh, Thom.
House of Cards is another one that makes you think. Is it a political statement? Not necessarily. Listen again, and it sounds like maybe it's a discussion between two adulterers.
Jigsaw Falling Into Place features a prominent acoustic guitar, and rolls along at a good clip. Describing life in a band, or just a night out perhaps?
Closing out the album is Videotape. Thom at the piano musing on death, it's a haunting end to an excellent album.
In Rainbows is a document of a band at the height of their powers. I haven't been this excited by a record in years.
A +
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Probably The Best Sep 09, 2008
I consider "In Rainbows" the best Radiohead album. I cannot remember having listened to a CD as much as I have been for months now to this one. Not only one of the best Radiohead CDs but one of the best CDs in the last two years. Should be on everyone's CD rack or iPod.
 Review Radiohead "In Rainbows" Sep 07, 2008
This is the first Radiohead CD I've bought. Someone mentioned to me their sound was close to Coldplay and U2 so I picked up the CD.
This is a great CD. It took be five full listens before I started to really enjoy it but all the tracks are good and the music flows well from one song to the next.
Strong tracks include "Bodysnatchers", "All I Need" and "House of Cards".
Being the first time I've listened to their music, I would compare Radiohead more to the sound of Pink Floyd than Coldplay or U2 but I can see the comparisons with all these bands.
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