Radiohead album out October 10th

[Bellend Sebastian]

A decent review here

The one on the BBC site isn't very good, but seems to be by someone who hasn't listened to it properly.

I do wish they'd just release it on CD though, the clever buggers

[Flynny]

A decent review here

The one on the BBC site isn't very good, but seems to be by someone who hasn't listened to it properly.

I do wish they'd just release it on CD though, the clever buggers

Yep. Their favourite album was Pablo Honey, their opinion is irrelevant.

[Finchy]

im disappointed tbh, i much prefer the earlier albums (before Kid A), every one since OK Computer has been a bit too experimental for me, i wish they would release just a pure rock album like Pablo Honey again that was a class album.

[The People's Hero]

I do enjoy a bit of Pablo Honey from time to time to be fair.

But it's certainly no OK Computer or The Bends.

[Flynny]

As far as people who don't like Kid A or anything after, the new album is still a bit "experimental" (I really hate that word actually) but nowhere near the likes of those albums. It's like something between Amnesiac and The Bends, I'd say. The guitar's mellower than on their more conventional albums, but its definitely there. The rhythm section is better than on any of their albums to date, which compensates for that. It's much better than Hail to the Thief and not a mess like that album is.

It's quite serene but it sounds huge in places.

In fact if they'd made this after OK Computer and then made Amnesiac and then made Kid A, that'd have made a hell of a lot more sense.

If you're undecided have a look for "The Reckoner" and see what you think of that.

[The People's Hero]

I'm going to get it.

The only Radiohead album I've not enjoyed is Kid A.

I thought that was shit - but it's obvious I just don't get it - like you say, it's subjective.

[Alexikokopops]

I do enjoy a bit of Pablo Honey from time to time to be fair.

But it's certainly no OK Computer or The Bends.

I enjoy a bit of Mablo's honey too.

[Bellend Sebastian]

As far as people who don't like Kid A or anything after, the new album is still a bit "experimental" (I really hate that word actually) but nowhere near the likes of those albums. It's like something between Amnesiac and The Bends, I'd say. The guitar's mellower than on their more conventional albums, but its definitely there. The rhythm section is better than on any of their albums to date, which compensates for that. It's much better than Hail to the Thief and not a mess like that album is.

It's quite serene but it sounds huge in places.

In fact if they'd made this after OK Computer and then made Amnesiac and then made Kid A, that'd have made a hell of a lot more sense.

If you're undecided have a look for "The Reckoner" and see what you think of that.

I like the sound of it from what you're saying.

Kid A wasn't the easiest of listens and I never really got into it, but I know a lot of people that did and a few that reckon it's their favourite Radiohead album.

At the same time I can understand from their point of view why they do deviate so much from what they used to do, because at least it must be interesting for them. The alternative is to churn out slightly different variations on the same theme every couple of years like Oasis do, who for years have just sounded like they can't be arsed anymore

[Jay]

now I am what some might call a take it or leave it sort of Radiohead fan but I must say I think this is a brilliant sounding album!!

I'm very impressed :thumbsup:

[MC Prussian]

Nothing against the quality and sound of the album - I think they've done a very good job -, but only 7 songs is a bit meagre for a start.

And yes, I paid for it.

[coale39]

You can download it here.

Awesome album. Easily one of there best, second only to OK computer IMO.

[Flynny]

Nothing against the quality and sound of the album - I think they've done a very good job -, but only 7 songs is a bit meagre for a start.

And yes, I paid for it.

What?

There's 10.

[Alexikokopops]

Nothing against the quality and sound of the album - I think they've done a very good job -, but only 7 songs is a bit meagre for a start.

And yes, I paid for it.

Well you've been fleeced because there's 10 songs.

[Fez of Mahrez]

Probably my second favourite album of their on first listen. In time may even eclipse The Bends.

[MC Prussian]

What?

There's 10.

I got

• 15 Step
  
• Bodysnatchers
  
• Nude
  
• Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
  
• All I Need
  
• Faust Arp
  
• Reckoner
  

upon downloading and unzipping the file I received...

Well, seems like I got screwed by the system, then.

*E-Mail to the site owners on the way*

[Flynny]

Thats the first 7. You're missing House of Cards, Jigsaw Falling Into Place, and Videotape.

[MC Prussian]

Thats the first 7. You're missing House of Cards, Jigsaw Falling Into Place, and Videotape.

I just found the last three in my ZIP file.

For some reason, they must've slipped through the net while I was transferring the files to my iTunes folder...

Phew.

[MC Prussian]

And has anyone got a "In Rainbows" CD cover large enough so I can use it on iTunes?

Size 500 x 500 and up, I think. Otherwise I get those white bars on the sides.

[coale39]

Artwork

[Lineker's Left Foot]

Hope it is more like Kid A than The Bends !!

[Mark]

The Bends is my favourite album by them by far..

I've listened the new album twice now but thought Nude was the only outstanding song on it, Videotape was a nice closer though.

[Libertine]

Hope it is more like Kid A than The Bends !!

'Tis I'd say. A bit.

[Alexikokopops]

'Tis I'd say. A bit.

Is that Jeff Buckley I spy in your avatar?

[Bellend Sebastian]

Is it true that the files are only 160kbps?

If so, that's well stingy - and a bit crap. That would put me off paying for it

[Libertine]

Is that Jeff Buckley I spy in your avatar?

Correct.