GoVegan

I know quite a few people who lost their love for Radiohead when Kid A was released. It seems that was the point where they lost their infallibility. I personally loved Kid A, but they've been a little more hit-or-miss for me since then. I don't know what it is about it, but I'd rather listen to Pablo Honey than Amnesiac.

slop101

I agree with the guitar comment and feel that they also seem to lack the knack they once had for intriguing melodies.

Giles

aw crap, now I resent pre-ordering the box set.

Toad

People are scared to talk bad about Radiohead? Weird. Some people love them, some people hate them. What can you do.

I think if you don't like Kid A, Amnesiac, or Hail to the Thief, you shouldn't "buy" this album. You'll be disappointed.

Matt

This is probably the single worst album I've ever heard in my entire life.

Please wake me when they get around to doing The Bends 2.

DVD Josh

I'm afraid you'll be in a coma then my friend. It's clear the days of guitar-driven Radiohead songs are gone.

I just don't understand how a band with THREE guitarists went to zero.

Matt

Oh, say it ain't so!

DrRingDing

Check your junk mail folder. There's a possibility it went there. Or worse, maybe your spam filter crunched it. My was in my hotmail junk mail folder.
-ringding-

Phuzbox

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That is awesome!

cdollaz

It is nothing special. Sounds like the same old shit. Hail To The Thief was considerably better than this one. That said, Jigsaw Falling Into Place and Bodysnatchers stand out. The rest are kinda boring and have "been there, done that" feel to them.

cungar

So the day has come when it's cool to hate Radiohead?

Hallalujah!

C-Mart

I don't get it. Why is he lying there?

Jonno2006

Wow, any positive comments on the album? heh

Personally I'm a huge fan and I've loved every single album. Sure guitar riffs would be nice but that's just not what they're about now.

I even loved Thom Yorke's solo album. I'm a huge fan of his voice so i guess that helps. So far I've only listened to the entire album once and i can say that i like what i hear.

But yeah if you expect new Radiohead albums to be guitar driven like The Bends or even OK Computer then you just don't know Radiohead.

In Rainbows is definitely not for the casual listener that's for sure!

Matt

Because from that angle, he can see Radiohead playing in that apartment up there.

John S.

I am really frustrated with this album. It has its brilliant moments, don't get me wrong, but it has the "its been done before" feel to it. Radiohead have hardly changed their sound since Kid A and I think its time for the "incredible evolving band" to start evolving again. They need to move on now. Kid A was an outstanding album. My personal Radiohead favourite. Since then, their three other albums have sounded like B-Sides of Kid A. Similar style, lower quality. Don’t get me wrong, they are still decent albums, but nowhere near my expectations after two masterpieces, OK Computer and Kid A. So basically, Radiohead needs to raise their game or stay home. For the record, how I’d rank their albums; (still need to give In Rainbows way more plays)

1. Kid A (2000)
2. OK Computer (1997)
3. Hail to the Thief (2003)
4. The Bends (1995)
5. Amnesiac (2001)
6. In Rainbows (2007)
7. Pablo Honey (1993)

zoomgirl

How the *bleep* do you get this on your Ipod? I bought the box set, so I got the download today, it went to my Itunes but won't go on my Ipod! GRRRRRRR
BTW, I love the album....

yojimbo44

i was looking for some on-line reviews and came upon this site which is offering the chance to design the cover art for fun...

http://www.hicksdesign.co.uk/journal...or-in-rainbows

Arpeggi

My rankings:

1. OK Computer
2. Kid A
3. Amnesiac

gap

4. In Rainbows

huge gap

5. The Bends

grand canyon sized gap

6. trash
7. Hail to the Thief
8. Pablo Honey

astrochimp

House of Cards just blows my mind.

slop101

ooh ooh - I wanna rank 'em too!

1. Bends / OkComp (tie)
2. Kid A
3. Hail
4. Rainbows (so far...)
huge gap
5. Pablo
bigger gap
6. Amnesiac - which to me is just left over tracks that weren't good enough for Kid A.

reubs82

I was waiting on reviews, and I kind of feel compelled to at least make a donation. However, I can't get to that spot on their website. Anyone have any ideas?

Hollowgen

i'm with you. 3 listens now, and there are maybe 3-4 songs that stick in my mind.

the songs on this album aren't bad by any means. they're all solid & undeniably radiohead. it's just that by now, i really need something to stand out if i'm going to want to listen to it.

also, i think the last 3 albums have sounded like b-sides collections. they lost all cohesiveness after kid a.

"all i need" is the one song on here that will get repeated listens for me.

astrochimp

It took me forever there today so maybe try again tomorrow.

bluesix

Anybody who has posted a review after one listen should be disregarded. Go listen to Britney Spears or some other disposable pop crap.

Radiohead albums need to be listened to all the way through, preferably loud and in the dark and you shouldnt even think about posting any meaningfully negative album review until you've listened to it for a few days.

For those dilletantes who feel they must share their unjustified negative opinions, I believe J.lo has a new album out worthy of your audiophile skills....