Review 1 of 50

poisoneddwarf writes:

5of 5 Stars

This is a fine fine album, don't get me wrong, but the fact that Rolling Stone gave both OK Computer and Kid A only 4 stars and In Rainbows 4 and 1/2 seems ridiculous to me. There is no way in hell this album is better than those two masterpieces. This is a great album, no doubt, but it doesn't touch those albums. For the record, I also prefer Hail to the Thief and Amnesiac (both of them are very underrated) over this one as well, but whatever. I still give this 5 stars because this is Radiohead, the most brilliant band to come along since The friggin Beatles in my opinion. If I could I would probably rate this one a 4.832459387. Alright, enough of my bitching. On to the songs. There's not a weak track here, but there's no absolute masterpiece like on every one of their other albums (excluding Pablo Honey; see "Fake Plastic Trees," "Exit Music," "How to Disappear Completely," "Pyramid Song," "There There," etc.) Personally I feel "All I Need" is the best song here. It gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. That sinister bass, coupled with those metaphorical lyrics about true love, make this song. It's brilliant. "Nude" is beautiful, but nowhere near as beautiful as the version they were playing in the late '90s that contained those fabulous keyboards (organs I believe) played by Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood. "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" is another fantastic song, as is "Jigsaw Falling in to Place." "Bodysnatchers" rocks harder (in a more conventional manner, as opposed to say "The National Anthem" which rocks but is much more experimental) than anything they've done since The Bends album 12 years ago. I take that back--"Electioneering" rocked pretty hard and I must admit that "Bodysnatchers" is a much better song. Every song here is some of the most melodic material the band has ever put out. This album, as with all Radiohead albums is a grower, meaning it takes repeated listens before everything clicks and you realize just how great it is. Who knows, a year from now I may just declare that this album does indeed merit a higher rating than OK Computer and Kid A.

Nov 11, 2007 23:39:12

Review 2 of 50

mattetu writes:

5of 5 Stars

You know, the one thing I am amazed that no one is talking about is how Radiohead has singlehandedly produced one of the most innovative albums of late and at the same time rung the death bell for the music industry! By offering their entire album for direct sale sans label or packaging, they have cut out ALL the middle men! I misunderstood the currency conversion and when I thought I was offering $10, I ended up paying $40. but its still worth it. More so even, since a huge % of that goes directly into their pockets for creating a landmark record instead of into the hands of people who had nothing to do but profit from their creativity. Bravo!

Nov 10, 2007 08:51:29

Review 3 of 50

meiamnotyou writes:

5of 5 Stars

it's giving me the chills.

Nov 9, 2007 21:12:05

Review 4 of 50

MuSiKsTaR writes:

5of 5 Stars

Amazing. (i can't even speak)

Nov 9, 2007 00:38:05

Review 5 of 50

Tristannus writes:

4of 5 Stars

Yeah, Kid A actually is the most famous Radiohead album. He didn't say it was the most listened to, or the most appreciated, but it's release and aftermath are definitely more legendary than OK Computer's. And kudos to the statement "... it delivers an emotional punch that proves all other rock stars owe us an apology." I don't whether this specific album proves that most bands out there are shoveling out shit, but the fact remains that yes, rock stars do owe us all a fucking apology. The funniest part is, statements like that just do more to infuriate all the rockers who want so bad to be Radiohead they've grown to hate Radiohead. Good review. For once. Now how about becoming a relevant magazine again?

Nov 8, 2007 16:37:21

Review 6 of 50

CoachZeee writes:

5of 5 Stars

In Rainbows is the most complete album Radiohead has made since OK Computer, which I respectfully disagree to be their most popular album, if not by album name, by recognizable music. The truth is that 15 Step, the opening track, is a misleading and retrospective glance at previous work from both Kid A and Amnesiac. York's voice on Bodysnatchers resembles theirearly work of Pablo Honey, but the music is more closely linked to that of OK Computer. Nude is perhaps the most beuatiful song of theirs since that of The Tourist from OK Computer, and the rest of the album continues to provide the intelectual lyrical and musical genius that is Radiohead. On a personal level, Weird Fishes is my favorite track on the album. The fact is Radiohead released the album in true fashion, with no hit singles or corny hooks that plagues the radio today, but with MUSIC

Nov 8, 2007 13:15:26

Review 7 of 50

kyles writes:

5of 5 Stars

One of the most rewarding listens in music lately. This record gives me hope for rock music again. How many bands can say they're still writing some of the best music of their careers after 20+ years and really mean it? Astounding.

Nov 2, 2007 21:21:08

Review 8 of 50

hennia writes:

4of 5 Stars

"Reckoner" is the closest Rock and Roll has ever come to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This is the prettiest album Radiohead have made. I just wish they were a little more optimistic, their music proves to me there is a God, yet their words tell me I should be a Nihilist. Maybe their last album will give us hope; their discography could be like the movie "Pan's Labyrinth"--each album like a scene from the movie--striking us with horrible truth about the brutality of our society, until we reach the concluding climax of revival.

Oct 29, 2007 02:50:28