New Radiohead Album Just Announced

[hob]

It's called In Rainbows and is available on 10th October for Download.

But there's more:


You choose the price for the download
there's a second part to the album
There's a £40 "Discbox" containing both discs on Vinyl and CD, as well as art work and a book and stuff!


Woop!

More details here:

R A D I O H E A D (http://www.inrainbows.com)

[shecky]

certainly explains why they pulled out of iTunes.

[hob]

certainly explains why they pulled out of iTunes.

I don't think they ever pulled in to iTunes, did they?

I guess they kind of opted out of BMI's catalogue though...

Talking of which, I don't think they're signed any more, so this is probably a self-release!

[thisonechance]

Radiohead - In Rainbows

To be released on October 10th. So far it is available by two methods. The first of which is a discbox, which includes a digital download. The second is just the digital download. The interesting part is for just the digital download, you choose what you want to pay for it. No words on what format these files will be. Check it out for yourself...

www.radiohead.com

I am a huge Radiohead fan and I am filled with childish excitement.

[jaydub]

I've been looking forward to it too because Hail to the Thief was a bit of a letdown.

I hope they can recapture some of what made OK Computer and Kid A so special though, I think they've been on a bit of a downward path since those two.

[thisonechance]

I have enjoyed the last two albums, but I can see where you are coming from. OK Computer was a timeless classic imho, and I don't think they will ever hit that level again. Kid A was such a bold move musically, I was floored when I first heard it.

I think HttT was good to see live, but it lacked the dynamic nature of OK Computer and the originality of Kid A.

Here's to the new album being great!

[jaydub]

I hate to rain on the parade, but I just found this...

http://www.nme.com/news/radiohead/31458

[thisonechance]

I hate to rain on the parade, but I just found this...

http://www.nme.com/news/radiohead/31458

Yeah, I have seen that. This is something different.

www.radiohead.com <> www.radioheadlp7.com

The former is legit, the latter is not.

[Sirus The Virus]

So how much did everyone pay? I got the download for free. Not because I'm cheap but because I'm saving for the vinyl and Cd box set! This is the best thing to ever happen. EVER!

[jaydub]

Ahh, cool. :D

[gloss]

Weiiiird.

I'm getting the download for $7.99, and I'll pick up the box set later on if the album is worthy, which I'm hoping it is.

[rockthecasbah]

So how much did everyone pay? I got the download for free. Not because I'm cheap but because I'm saving for the vinyl and Cd box set! This is the best thing to ever happen. EVER!

Same for me! This is epic :D

[mashinhead]

Same for me! This is epic :D

me three. it is the ONLY band i will still always buy the hard copy of the cd for.

[zwida]

I don't think they ever pulled in to iTunes, did they?

Right. They've been on their own for quite some time.

Frankly, it makes sense for them much more than for most artists. Radiohead have made such a point of being anti-corporate that participating in iTunes (or any centralized, corporate-owned distribution system) would seem incongruous. Of course, I'd love it if I could download iTunes + versions of some of their music, but I certainly respect them for their inclinations.

[Killyp]

AHHHHH!

New Radiohead album!!!!!! Everybody scream! :D

I'm soooooo excited, Radiohead are the modern equivalent of The Beatles for me...

[psychofreak]

I wish I could be moral and all, but its my dad's money I would be spending anyway, so I'm getting the freebie :)

Maybe next time...

[MacRumorUser]

Was a huge fn of Pablo Honey, The Bends & OK Computer.

Kid A was meh! for me and Hail to the thief and Tom Yorkes solo were terrible in my honest opinion.

But I still bought them all, so as guilty as I feel I chose the freebie. If the download is reasonable ad I like the album I will buy, but if it sucks for me like the last few.. I'll pass.

[tk421]

I think it's awesome that a band like Radiohead is willing to do something like this. I think most people will pay a reasonable price, rather than just taking it for cheap. Here's hoping this hastens the end of record labels!!



So how much did everyone pay? I got the download for free. Not because I'm cheap but because I'm saving for the vinyl and Cd box set! This is the best thing to ever happen. EVER!

Meaning... you already pre-ordered the vinyl and CD set? Because, if you order that, the download is included. You don't have to get it separately.

[Blue Velvet]

For those of you who just want the bog-standard no-frills CD, tough. Wait until next year. The nerve of releasing a huge bumper-pack without a standard release.

Radiohead are in rapid danger of being relegated to the Pseud's Corner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseuds_Corner).

[bartelby]

For those of you who just want the bog-standard no-frills CD, tough. Wait until next year. The nerve of releasing a huge bumper-pack without a standard release.

Radiohead are in rapid danger of being relegated to the Pseud's Corner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseuds_Corner).

They've been there for years already!!

[Sirus The Virus]

Meaning... you already pre-ordered the vinyl and CD set? Because, if you order that, the download is included. You don't have to get it separately.

Yeah I know it's included. I just don't have the cash right now. But I plan on buying it in the near future.

[Draythor]

Could this be the most complicated release of what is effectively one album?
I'm not complaining! It's just odd.

[OwlsAndApples]

Perfect, a scheme only radiohead could dream of :D

I'm so excited...!

Now then Blur, your turn for a new album ...nudge nudge

[psychofreak]

To quote FSJ's view on this: Times They Are A Changin' :)

[Jovian9]

Here is a great article:

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1666973,00.html


I remember the days I bought each Radiohead album and where I bought them at. There is not an album, single, b-side, or solo project I do not thoroughly "love" from this band. Not a day goes by that I don't listen to a full Radiohead album.

This is awesome! I ordered the discbox and cannot wait to download this in 9 days :cool:

[EGT]

Congratulations to Radiohead :) I think this whole set up shows how much they care about their work. If the new songs are anything like they were live, it should be a fantastic album. Nice to see some older songs finally released.

[mashinhead]

heres a good article previewing some of the earlier versions of the tracks on the album for those that haven't heard them.

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/16654550/radioheads_in_rainbows_trackbytrack_preview/1

[hob]

It's interesting to note that according to Radiohead's Management, there will be no promo versions of the album - which means everyone in the world will get their hands on it at the same time ! (Story (http://www.stereogum.com/archives/radiohead-goes-promofree-for-in-rainbows.html))

So, really, we've got a band-sanctioned album leak complete with tip jar, a deluxe package, and the eventual record-store release of the album.

Can't wait. Great move by the boys from Abingdon!

[Don't panic]

i can't believe how many people are choosing the freebie.
if you like them so much, i'm sure you can spare the price of a soda?

this could be an interesting experiment (with a follow-up) IF people are willing to pay a fair price. even if it is little. If the majority of fans are just greedy, that's going to be the end of it.

[tk421]

i can't believe how many people are choosing the freebie.
if you like them so much, i'm sure you can spare the price of a soda?

this could be an interesting experiment (with a follow-up) IF people are willing to pay a fair price. even if it is little. If the majority of fans are just greedy, that's going to be the end of it.

Yeah, it kind of surprised me, too. People complain about record company tactics, but then some alternative like this comes along and they don't act much differently.

However, I am optimistic that most people will be willing to contribute. Most people (I hope) will be good about this kind of thing.

[Jovian9]

Congratulations to Radiohead :) I think this whole set up shows how much they care about their work. If the new songs are anything like they were live, it should be a fantastic album. Nice to see some older songs finally released.

Yes. I am glad they are releasing some of the older stuff....especially 'Nude'.

[Killyp]

Arpeggi is also beautiful, I just can't wait :D

[Much Ado]

Why are people still posting? It's a hoax!
:mad:

No wait- the NME page was a hoax... aghhh... my mind...

No wait- neither are hoaxes. Well something better be a hoax. Is this really Macrumours? Ahh...

Looking forward to the album, by the way.

[hob]

It's real - and I can't wait !!

1 week to go!

[Oirectine]

i can't believe how many people are choosing the freebie.
if you like them so much, i'm sure you can spare the price of a soda?

this could be an interesting experiment (with a follow-up) IF people are willing to pay a fair price. even if it is little. If the majority of fans are just greedy, that's going to be the end of it.

Don't look at me, I pre-ordered the discbox about 20 minutes after the site went live :)

[Mike Teezie]

I went with the download. I hit them with a £ ten spot - meaning I paid $20 since the dollar is so weak against the pound.

If there's a band it's totally worth it for, it's Radiohead.

[drlunanerd]

"THANK YOU FOR ORDERING IN RAINBOWS. THIS IS AN UPDATE.

YOUR UNIQUE ACTIVATION CODE(S) WILL BE SENT OUT TOMORROW MORNING (UK TIME). THIS WILL TAKE YOU STRAIGHT TO THE DOWNLOAD AREA.

HERE IS SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOWNLOAD:

THE ALBUM WILL COME AS A 48.4MB ZIP FILE CONTAINING 10 X 160KBPS DRM FREE MP3s."

...glad I didn't shell out for such low-quality audio. I'll be ripping mine from CD thanks :)

[hob]

yup yup yup yup yup can't wait for that amazing looking boxset. Tomorrows preview shall be most exciting :)

[psychofreak]

I guess I'll be buying the CD for the quality...

[Fourbin]

The album went up at 1:30AM EST / 6:30AM UK time. Thanks Radiohead, I was hoping 'in the morning' meant first thing!

It's absolutely, incredibly amazing and beautiful and that was only my first listen. Can't wait to rock it in the car tomorrow.

[MacRumorUser]

Yay! Got my album :)

THANK YOU FOR ORDERING 'IN RAINBOWS'.

THE LINK BELOW IS YOUR UNIQUE DOWNLOAD ACTIVATION CODE.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK OR CUT AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER TO OBTAIN YOUR DOWNLOAD.
IF YOUR LINK APPEARS AS TWO SEPARATE LINES, PLEASE CUT AND PASTE THEM CAREFULLY INTO YOUR BROWSER.

THE ALBUM WILL COME AS A 48.4MB ZIP FILE CONTAINING 10 X 160KBPS DRM FREE MP3s.

Listened to it once and have to say it's still no classic radiohead.

[calculus]

I'm not a fan of Radiohead but this is an interesting idea. I wonder who will do it next.

Do you have to decide how much you pay before you've got it or can you decide later based on whether you like it or not?

[bartelby]

I'm not a fan of Radiohead but this is an interesting idea. I wonder who will do it next.

Do you have to decide how much you pay before you've got it or can you decide later based on whether you like it or not?

Before you get it.

Most people I know have only paid £1 at the most for it. One of them said it wasn't even worth that.

[calculus]

Before you get it.

Most people I know have only paid £1 at the most for it. One of them said it wasn't even worth that.

I briefly thought about getting it to see what it was like but I've been sorting out stuff to put on my iPod recently and realised that I've got loads of stuff by bands that I really like that I've not listened to properly.

[rockthecasbah]

Downloaded it, i'm gonna listen to it on my iPod on my way to school.

As an aside, does anyone have album art to use for it? The mp3s didn't come with anything :mad:

[netdog]

I am actually finding it to be really good. Considering giving them more than the £1 I paid. I really admire them for distributing this way.

[Malcster]

Im on my 4th listen, a little speechless, its astoundingly good. Looking forward to the discbox arriving though so that i can rip it at lossless.

Highlights for me are Nude, Faust Arp, Reckoner and Jigsaw Falling into Place.

edit: for cover art there's a reasonably decent one in this thread at greenplastic.

http://www.mortigitempo.com/too_bored/showthread.php?t=66458

[SirCrumpet]

edit: for cover art there's a reasonably decent one in this thread at greenplastic.

http://www.mortigitempo.com/too_bored/showthread.php?t=66458

I take it you mean this one:
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7046/inrainbowsjt5.png


Only kidding, The one he's refering to is:

http://i23.tinypic.com/b4yvzp.jpg

Full credit to Pudsey / Grub for those, I just blatantly ripped them off the forums linked above., let me know if anyone objects (I did make sure they were hosted at imageshack/tinypic so i don't waste their bandwidth, though i'll gladly remove the direct link if requested :) )

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

As an aside, does anyone have album art to use for it? The mp3s didn't come with anything :mad:I just used the one I found on Wikipedia (which has later been pulled), on the small side at just 200 x 200, but OK:

87056

Not too impressed after the initial listening, but there were some songs that I expect will mature nicely after 3-4-5-10-20 listens... :)

[Malcster]

Full credit to Pudsey / Grub for those, I just blatantly ripped them off the forums linked above., let me know if anyone objects (I did make sure they were hosted at imageshack/tinypic so i don't waste their bandwidth, though i'll gladly remove the direct link if requested :) )

Cheers for that! i didn't have time to sort it earlier, but wanted to give people the link. :)

[Mavimao]

Download took under a minute. I look forward to listening to this on my commute today!

[jersey]

Just got mine ..... and its typical Radiohead: On the first listen you're kind of like WTF? Then slowly, it becomes one of the best things you've ever heard.

[gloss]

Just got mine ..... and its typical Radiohead: On the first listen you're kind of like WTF? Then slowly, it becomes one of the best things you've ever heard.

That just about perfectly describes my reactions to Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief.

I'm in progress on In Rainbows, and so far same thing. Radiohead is probably one of the few bands to which I specifically allocate multiple listens, because their albums blossom with familiarity like nothing else out there.

[Butthead]

Here is a great article:

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1666973,00.html


I remember the days I bought each Radiohead album and where I bought them at. There is not an album, single, b-side, or solo project I do not thoroughly "love" from this band. Not a day goes by that I don't listen to a full Radiohead album.

This is awesome! I ordered the discbox and cannot wait to download this in 9 days :cool:

So I suppose you have all the bootlegs too then? I only wish I could find an original copy of the bootleg of their on air UK radio station live acoustic performance of High N Dry :( ...classic RH. that one is really difficult to get.

i can't believe how many people are choosing the freebie.
if you like them so much, i'm sure you can spare the price of a soda?

this could be an interesting experiment (with a follow-up) IF people are willing to pay a fair price. even if it is little. If the majority of fans are just greedy, that's going to be the end of it.

There you go, people are cheap, give it to them for free, and they'll let the artists starve. Free: usually brings out the worst in people, sadly.

[Mavimao]

Has anyone else been finding gaps in their songs? I have to confirm the actual MP3s I have at home, but the CD I burned with iTunes to listen in my car has a couple of gaps in the first two songs.

BTW: I think the album is really awesome. I'm highly enjoying it.

[zioxide]

I tried to get on the website to download it but it's down.

They should really talk directly to apple and get it on iTunes Plus. I'd totally buy it if it was easier.

[hob]

I'm slowly warming to this album. I got into Radiohead around the time Kid A came out, and although I used to like rock as a kid, I think I'm going a little more electro these days.

I was initially disappointed to see that radiohead hadn't really moved their sound on in the way that I expected them to (I expected more electronica as they've been posting about Modeselektor and Spank Rock on their blog), but I've now listened to the album 4 times, and it's definitely a grower...

Still can't beat Kid A though!

Looking forward to Part 2 of the album :)

[RugoseCone]

I'm not a fan of Radiohead but this is an interesting idea. I wonder who will do it next.

Maybe Nine Inch Nails…

http://www.nin.com/

[imac/cheese]

I heard some of it on the radio this morning and it sounded great. I am not the biggest radiohead fan but I think I will have to give this album a try.

[leekohler]

A friend of mine and I are going to check it out tonight. Question for those who've heard it:

I liked OK Computer and The Bends, hated Kid A and Hail to the Thief, but liked Thom Yorke's solo album. Do any of you think I'll like this one?

[rockthecasbah]

Am I the only one here the liked the album thoroughly first listen??? :p I agree that it's not much different than other releases, but I like the warmth and tone of it, quite nice IMO. Also, thanks to Malcster, SirCrumpet, and Mitthrawnuruodo for the help with the album art :)

[Killyp]

A friend of mine and I are going to check it out tonight. Question for those who've heard it:

I liked OK Computer and The Bends, hated Kid A and Hail to the Thief, but liked Thom Yorke's solo album. Do any of you think I'll like this one?

Yes, definitely, but give it time. Radiohead albums grown on you the more you listen to them, although Amnesiac and Hail are kinda claustrophobic (for want of a better word) at times - but I loved Kid A, first Radiohead album I listened to.

This is really a pretty darn special album, and it irritates me that people are paying £1 etc... for it. The one chance people get to really make a difference in bringing down the absolute rip-off prices of HMV etc... (which everyone is constantly moaning about), and they go and let their blind greed get the better of them. They hadn't even heard the album either, so how on earth they thought they could say it's only worth £1 or less is beyond me.

[leekohler]

Hey guys- does anyone know if their server went down? I'm getting a dialog that says I need to submit a username and password when I try to go to the site.

[Luigi239]

Really liking it so far, never heard of radiohead before now. I paid 0$ for it to see how I like it, but I will probably end up paying 10$ after I fully listen to it. Even if I don't like all 10 songs, I'll pay the full 10$ anyway just to support the concept of pay what you think.

[OllyW]

I'm not a fan of Radiohead but this is an interesting idea. I wonder who will do it next.


Maybe Nine Inch Nails…

http://www.nin.com/

Add The Charlatans to the list....

http://www.xfm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=485685

[mashinhead]

So I suppose you have all the bootlegs too then? I only wish I could find an original copy of the bootleg of their on air UK radio station live acoustic performance of High N Dry :( ...classic RH. that one is really difficult to get.


i have it, i think, if so i can send it off to you. Reckoner is so different than the live version. The last 40 seconds or so are so good. And it's only the first disc. can't wait for the second.

[fistful]

Haven't really kept up with Radiohead since OK Computer but I like the concept of how they are selling In Rainbows so I gave them £5 for their efforts.

[SpanklyMcDoodle]

Didn't David Bowie try something like this about ten years ago?

[wmmk]

Wow. That was really. really. really. incredible.

Reckoner is absolutely masterful.

[gloss]

Didn't David Bowie try something like this about ten years ago?

Ah yes, the Wild West days of the internet.

[sonictonic]

Isn't there a U.S. site? :confused:

I'm in the USA and I can't pay them in ~L or whatever damn UK currency that is. :p

Guess it's the freebie for now. :rolleyes:

[samh004]

I assumed there'd be a previous thread, heh.

Anyway, was listening to it and I thought it was quite good.

[kavika411]

I think the new album is great! I've always enjoyed light jazz.

[aussiemac86]

Dude, if you have a Credit card, you should be able to pay in GB pounds and it will be converted to USD on your CC bill, there may be a small currency conversion charge, but its not usually very much.



I just paid for it from australia, and it worked.


Isn't there a U.S. site? :confused:

I'm in the USA and I can't pay them in ~L or whatever damn UK currency that is. :p

Guess it's the freebie for now. :rolleyes:

[Abstract]

Isn't there a U.S. site? :confused:

I'm in the USA and I can't pay them in ~L or whatever damn UK currency that is. :p

Guess it's the freebie for now. :rolleyes:

I paid them as well. They accept credit card, you know. ;)


Wow. That was really. really. really. incredible.

Reckoner is absolutely masterful.

Agreed. Best song on a great album.

It wasn't a "grower" that required multiple listens. It required only one. ;)

[leekohler]

Finally got it last night. It's awesome! I actually like Radiohead again. It's about time too.

[Mike Teezie]

Finally got it last night. It's awesome! I actually like Radiohead again. It's about time too.

Excellent. When you described your likes/dislikes, my immediate reaction was, "wow, IR is mix of everything Lee likes and doesn't like."

I for one, am digging it. Most are familiar with the material, as it's been played live for years. I was totally unfamiliar with it, and Nude totally blew me off of the bed the first time I heard it. Oddly enough, 15 Steps blew me out of chair when I listened to it the second time.

I have the album on repeat as I'm editing my photos, and it's just unreal.

[gloss]

I'm personally becoming fond of All I Need and Faust Arp.

[leekohler]

Excellent. When you described your likes/dislikes, my immediate reaction was, "wow, IR is mix of everything Lee likes and doesn't like."

I for one, am digging it. Most are familiar with the material, as it's been played live for years. I was totally unfamiliar with it, and Nude totally blew me off of the bed the first time I heard it. Oddly enough, 15 Steps blew me out of chair when I listened to it the second time.

I have the album on repeat as I'm editing my photos, and it's just unreal.

The records I mentioned disliking, I disliked because the songs seemed to lack structure. The seemed like meandering messes. Kid A was the biggest offender. I listened to that record a million times trying to like it. In the end it just always seemed like a big experiment in sound, which is fine. It just doesn't make for good listening at least for me.

These new songs have really nice structures to them, even though they are still loosely structured. There's a beginning and end to them and they flow nicely.

[needthephone]

I posted a thread on this in the touch forum as I couldn't post anywhere else for some reason!

Ahhhhhh I think its beautiful, I haven't enjoyed an album so much in years. It's sublime, an equal to anything they have ever done.

I paid 7 pound for it. definetly worth it.

I think I May well get the CD and pay 40 quid for it , its that good. Ahh I'm in rapture.

wow just wow

PS I have every album by radiohead so I do have some knowledge on the band,. Haven't enjoyed any snce OK computer as much as this masterpiece.

[Jaffa Cake]

I was just thinking... how is this album rated in terms of chart position, now that downloads are eligible for inclusion on the charts? Is it worked out (if it's being worked out at all) on the total number of downloads, or just those that were paid for? It seems a bit daft to me that if someone downloads a song for free then it's counted towards its chart position... :confused:

[bartelby]

I got thinking... how is this album rated in terms of chart position, now that downloads are eligible for inclusion on the charts? Is it worked out (if it's being worked out at all) on the total number of downloads, or just those that were paid for? It seems a bit daft to me that if someone downloads a song for free then it's counted towards its chart position... :confused:

Not all downloads are automatically entered for the charts. I think it still has to be downloaded form an affiliated source, like iTunes.
Otherwise you'd be getting hundreds of unknown bands in the charts because people download from their website.

[hob]

...hundreds of unknown bands in the charts because people download from their website.

That'd be great - give it 5 years ;)

I was very sceptical about the album to begin with, but it's definitely growing on me. I suddenly remembered tonight whilst listening to it again that the albums have always been very personal and introverted. It's not the sort of music you share with your friends - or at least, not many of mine...

I think The Eraser threw me off - I was hopeful for more electronica, but I think I just remembered Radiohead is a rock band...! :)

[mrkramer]

I paid £4.00 for it mostly since I like that they are releasing it without a record lable and I want to help support that model. I hadn't listened to any of there music before, but i'm liking this album after listening to it.

[A-Dog]

I was just thinking... how is this album rated in terms of chart position, now that downloads are eligible for inclusion on the charts? Is it worked out (if it's being worked out at all) on the total number of downloads, or just those that were paid for? It seems a bit daft to me that if someone downloads a song for free then it's counted towards its chart position... :confused:

Radiohead's Rumored Rainbows Downloads: 1.2 Million....

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/46331-radioheads-rumored-irainbowsi-downloads-12-million

Very stunned by this album after 1 listen..and not stunned in the same way as Hail to The Thief, which had lots of ear candy and was awesomely produced but probably my least fave in terms of songs. This one is more subtle. They're seemingly going for just good songs again, as opposed to sound design and texture (which I also love about Kid A, it's just not as fun to listen to for songs).

Anyone else go the 'discbox' route? I've got a birthday coming up and so asked for it. Looking forward to the bonus disc and the studio version of the awesome song "Go Slowly".

[jacktiernan]

Hey all,

I love my album artowrk, especially now i have an ipod touch.

I don't know if there is official artwor for In Rainbows, but i slapped this together before work this morning....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/1560105882_0efc56a9de_o.jpg

.....not cover of the year, i know, but though someone out the might like it.

:)

[hob]

Hey all,

I love my album artowrk, especially now i have an ipod touch.

I don't know if there is official artwor for In Rainbows, but i slapped this together before work this morning....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/1560105882_0efc56a9de_o.jpg

.....not cover of the year, i know, but though someone out the might like it.

:)

I like that! What did you make it in?

[Much Ado]

These new songs have really nice structures to them, even though they are still loosely structured. There's a beginning and end to them and they flow nicely.

You know, i agree- but does the album itself have structure? It's my only concern with it. It feel like we just get going, and then it's over before we reach the climax that keeps being promised. Maybe that's just the sign of a good album.

Third proper listen coming up, i'll scrutinize a bit more. Overall, though, it's top stuff. My favorite of the so-called 'hybrids'.

[Mike Teezie]

The records I mentioned disliking, I disliked because the songs seemed to lack structure. The seemed like meandering messes. Kid A was the biggest offender. I listened to that record a million times trying to like it. In the end it just always seemed like a big experiment in sound, which is fine. It just doesn't make for good listening at least for me.

These new songs have really nice structures to them, even though they are still loosely structured. There's a beginning and end to them and they flow nicely.

Indeed. I love Kid A, mostly because I love Radiohead. So many of the tunes start out incredibly strong, but after three minutes, they've been beat into lumps of repetitive insanity. Which I dig. :D

Still - the other day, I put on OK Computer for the first time in a 4-5 months. The first eight notes of Airbag gave me chills, which is something that seldom happens in music today.

This new album hasn't given me chills yet, but Nude is just blisteringly amazing to me. Same with Reckoner.

[littlevish]

This new album hasn't given me chills yet, but Nude is just blisteringly amazing to me. Same with Reckoner.

Yes, Reckoner is my favorite song on the album. Weird Fishes is #2.

[OwlsAndApples]

The album just seems to get better and better with each listen - first time round, bodysnatchers and 15 step really stood out (as openers should)...now when I listen 'All I need' 'Videotape' and "Reckoner' all scream out. Amazing.

[Jovian9]

I am absolutely loving this album......can't get enough of it. I won't make comparisons to their other albums as this album needs about a year of me listening to it before I can do that.

In Rainbows really feels like a free-spirited album that they made for themselves.....like they enjoyed recording it and weren't concerned one bit with what anyone else would think.

[Shotglass]

It's my first. I paid nothing for the download. At first I wasn't too impressed, but now I love it, and I will definitely get the box at some point.

[iGav]

I don't know if there is official artwor for In Rainbows

Stereogum posted dandy sized rez versions of the front and back cover, that's what I'm using for mine, until the CD is released next year and I can do a Apple Lossless rip, and scan the artwork to make a digital booklet. ;)

[Blue Velvet]

This may be heresy to some, but on January the 10th, the unauthorised Rainydayz Remixes will be out. Free.

With a small catch; you have to forward your email from Radiohead's web store to their email address to receive a zipped file with 320kbps MP3s and artwork.

Del Tha Funky Homosapien is an MC in the hip-hop groups Hieroglyphics and Deltron 3030, and a former member of Gorillaz. He will appear on an undisclosed track, as will rappers such as Too Short and Zion.

http://www.myspace.com/amplive

[drlunanerd]

This may be heresy to some, but on January the 10th, the unauthorised Rainydayz Remixes will be out. Free.

With a small catch; you have to forward your email from Radiohead's web store to their email address to receive a zipped file with 320kbps MP3s and artwork.



http://www.myspace.com/amplive

Thanks for the heads up.

I note that as of 2 days ago Radiohead are now selling In Rainbows on the iTunes Music Store. iTunes+ format too, so rather better quality than the 160kbps MP3 of the original download release. You can also get it in FLAC and higher bit rate MP3 on other sites now too.