In Rainbows

Amazon.co.uk Its very likely that even if you havent heard the contents of Radioheads seventh album, youll be aware of its existence. Released as a digital download by the band themselves before a CD release was even considered, In Rainbows was lauded for innovation before a note of music was heard. Luckily, the music matches the hype--it takes the best part of Radiohead's previous works and advances the formula even further. While the opener "15 Step"--all skittering drum patterns and dub-style bass--may hark back to the electronica of Kid A, the sound soon gives way to a more guitar-based sound. Whilst not as musically heavy as previous albums, the tunes are far more focused and passionate--"Bodysnatchers" is based around a hypnotic, distorted bass riff, while the beautiful string-drenched "Nude" is a true Radiohead classic. Lyrically, like Thom Yorkes solo album The Eraser, the lyrics are sketches of suburban paranoia, and the eerie sense of things no! t being quite right. This is especially true on the piano-based closer "Videotape", which poignantly details a man watching his lifes achievements in his final moments. In short, In Rainbows is another masterpiece from the Oxford quintet. --Thomas Allott Product Description The best record since OK Computer... something similar was seen in the press when „ was digitally released in Rainbows“ in October. The press was not only enthusiastic about the band's novel publishing channels, but also convinced of the quality of the music. Most German music magazines also voted In Rainbows album of the month - Musikexpress, Visions and Rolling Stone agreed for once! Now the cult band around Mastermind Thom Yorke has signed a classic record deal and allows XL Recordings to bring CD and LPs to the market. Surely one of the last release this year - and certainly one of the best alternative albums this decade!