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 $7.99 
MPN: 21622
UPC: 880882162221
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In Rainbows
Artists :
Radiohead
Tracks :
15 Step
Bodysnatchers
Nude
Medley: Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
All I Need
Faust Arp
Reckoner
House of Cards
Jigsaw Falling into Place
Videotape
| Release Date: |
01 January, 2008 |
| Manufacturer: |
Ato Records / Red |
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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
Customer Reviews
Radiohead continue to not disappoint
Rating: 5
For the converted, it goes without saying that Radiohead is one of the best and most important bands of the last two decades, and they continue to take their greatness to another level; hence, their lastest effort, "In Rainbows," which is giving "OK Computer" a serious runs for its money for the title of Best Radiohead record.
"In Rainbows" isn't one of those albums that is going to blow your doors off on its first, second, or even third listen, although I wouldn't be surprised if it did! At first, I thought it was good, but never envisioned being addicted to it like I am now. As time has gone on, I find that there are times when I literally cannot stop listening to it. It is one of those records that, as soon as it ends, you immediately want to listen to it again.
Trying to pick out favorite songs is not an easy task, as every single song is so good, a great indicator of a truly great record.
I know have some that this record isn't as ground-breaking as masterpieces like "OK Computer" and "Kid A," two records that deserve every bit of praise that they get, but to me, "In Rainbows" combined the best of everything Radiohead had done before it; it combines the rocking and catchy sensibilities of "The Bends" with the experimental edges of "Kid A" and "OK Computer" with the electronic flourishes of "Amnesiac" and "Hail to the Thief." In short, "In Rainbows" is THE perfect Radiohead record.
This is a serious question, and I hope someone has the answer
Rating: 5
Can you wear down a CD the way you could an LP, by playing it over and over?
Near Classic CD
Rating: 4
This CD really surprised me. Each song is fresh and new and the production is first-rate. Highly recommend you give it a try.
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