Radiohead's New Record

Kozworth

I know this is a Pearl Jam board, but sometimes I get tired of just talking about them. What do you all make of "In Rainbows" by Radiohead?

EquallyWorthless

http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=259536

einatshaul

I think the problem is,


Nobodys hanging out at the other music, politics, art, Given to fly or whatever spaces - and everything ends up on the Porch these days!

SoonForgotten2

It's incredible. I feel like I'm floating through some pinkish, purple universe when I listen to it. It's completely sublime. I don't think I've ever been so pleased with any 10 songs on an album before.

JD Sal

Question for the folks that bought the record - I saw in an article that Radiohead let the fans determine the price they'd pay for the songs. How did it work? Was it a poll or you actually entered an amount to purchase the cd?

ledvedderman

JD Sal wrote:

Question for the folks that bought the record - I saw in an article that Radiohead let the fans determine the price they'd pay for the songs. How did it work? Was it a poll or you actually entered an amount to purchase the cd?

You entered the price that you wanted to be charged for it. I paid $20 for it (and bought the discbox) just because I was so big of a fan of the idea of letting the consumer pay what the album is worth to them. The idea they used was worth the $20 alone to me.

This is really cranking up my list for album of the year. What's everyones thoughts on what the singles should be? I'm thinking All I Need for the first single and Bodysnatchers for the second.

The Champ

Isn't it sissy music for sissy geeks? I mean, 'In Rainbows?' 'Feels like floating on clouds?' Even if I did like them, I sure in hell wouldn't tell anyone about it..

Strangest Tribe

I'm glad I chose to go with a low $ amount. The album is kinda like a whimpering blue balled dog.

JD Sal

ledvedderman wrote:

You entered the price that you wanted to be charged for it. I paid $20 for it (and bought the discbox) just because I was so big of a fan of the idea of letting the consumer pay what the album is worth to them. The idea they used was worth the $20 alone to me.

This is really cranking up my list for album of the year. What's everyones thoughts on what the singles should be? I'm thinking All I Need for the first single and Bodysnatchers for the second.

Thanks for the info. So, could someone enter say $5 and pay that for the record? Just wondering if there were any limitations.

SoonForgotten2

The Champ wrote:

Isn't it sissy music for sissy geeks? I mean, 'In Rainbows?' 'Feels like floating on clouds?' Even if I did like them, I sure in hell wouldn't tell anyone about it..

Ooooh. I'm very impressed by you now. I have seen the error of my ways and will foresake such original music from here on out. :rolleyes:

The Champ

SoonForgotten2 wrote:

Ooooh. I'm very impressed by you now. I have seen the error of my ways and will foresake such original music from here on out. :rolleyes:

I was merely asking questions. Don't get your rainbow panties in a wad ..

Oh, Jimmy

Itsa step in the right direction for them imo. What I wouldnt give to hear them go back to usin dynamics as an integral part of their sound

HermanBloom

Radiohead sucks

Evolution6579

So does your mom.

The new album is awesome. My favs are Bodysnatchers, Faust Arp, All I Need and House Of Cards.

RodrigoDu

JD Sal wrote:

Thanks for the info. So, could someone enter say $5 and pay that for the record? Just wondering if there were any limitations.

I just downloaded the album for free! that means I bought the album for $0.00. If I like it I will buy the actual CD when it comes out.

gus stills

I'll buy the cd when it comes out like I always do but I gave em $5 bucks for the download as well. They are visionaries and deserve the extra skrill. And the album itself is awesome. A slight return to the the Bends album, which has always been my favorite anyway.

walkunafraid

I paid $0.69 for the album, and I love it. Beautiful is definitely the word for it.

Oh, and I ended up buying the Discbox too, so I don't feel too bad that I only paid 69 cents. :P

MapleTea

Am I the only one that thinks these first ten songs are middle of the road Radiohead? Nothing really exciting among all of them aside from maybe bodysnatchers and house of cards...disc 2 must have all the gems on it!

gus stills

I think it's grow on you music like all of their albums. Every listen gets better. When I first hear OK Computer (loving the Bends, mind) I almost took it out of the player. But obviously it has staying power...think this one will too.

Oh, Jimmy

That thread in Other Music is gettin outta control, anway.

I am a middle of the road Radiohead fan, love the first 3 albums, find Kid A unlistenable, haven't given Amnesiac a chance b/c of that, sorta dig HTTT.

So far(4 listens)it has already grown on me in leaps and bounds. First listen, was kinda meh, 2nd listen was about the same, 3rd got changed for somethin else, now its playin as I type this and I have found every song fairly likable. The album really breezes by.

red mos

Oh, Jimmy wrote:

That thread in Other Music is gettin outta control, anway.

I am a middle of the road Radiohead fan, love the first 3 albums, find Kid A unlistenable, haven't given Amnesiac a chance b/c of that, sorta dig HTTT.

So far(4 listens)it has already grown on me in leaps and bounds. First listen, was kinda meh, 2nd listen was about the same, 3rd got changed for somethin else, now its playin as I type this and I have found every song fairly likable.

I was a middle of the road radiohead fan at first, but they grew on me really quickly. I think In Rainbows is truly amazing, and this album is getting all kinds of promotion. I went to see "into the wild" at the theater today and they were playing "15 step" on the theater speakers before the film started.

My favorite Radiohead albums are The bends and Ok computer. I can't decide which I like better, maybe the Bends, but just by a hair.

I haven't heard all of pablo honey nor do I own it yet. :eek: Need to get it.

Amnesiac is ok, I think it's their weakest, but still a decent listen. I much prefer the "I might be wrong: live recordings" version of "like spinning plates" way better than the Amnesiac version. I think Amnesiac is considered their B side/ experimental album anyway- I think.

I still need to see them live and want to really really bad. During the "OK computer" I was 15 and tix sold out in 5 minutes for the 3,000 seat theater in Houston. Can't remember why I couldn't go for the Kid A tour cause they played a much bigger venue but again a 5- 30 minute sellout. I hope I get the chance to see them on tour for this album.

momofglynn

and I got the email link. I am right in the middle of buying a house for the first time. I could not afford to buy it right now. My husband and I put a stop to any spending that wasn't necessary until we get through the next couple of months. So I put in $0 and I got the link. I will buy the actually disc when it is out in the stores but I just wanted to listen to it now. I have certainly spent plenty on Radiohead so I do not feel quilty about it one bit. I have been to 2 shows, I have all the other albums, I have the dvd's that are out, I have purchased various t-shirts and art from the website so I figured this was my turn to get a break. They certainly aren't struggling with money.

As far as the album goes. It's great. I love it. It took forever to come but I am very happy that it is here!

drummerboy_73

I paid $0 for it - and kind of glad. I can't really get into it - I RESPECT it more than I ENJOY it, so I may go ahead and still throw a few bucks their way, but I haven't really enjoyed much from them since Hail to the Thief. As a musician of many years, the music really isn't that inspiring or challenging from a songwriting point of view. I enjoy music with a lot of dynamic ranges, and this just a kind of mediocre lull throughout - it's something I could put on and fall asleep to. (I already have "Enya" CD's for that..:)

It's not terrible - just not what I was hoping for. I already gave the CD I burned away.

jwillmo

red mos wrote:

I was a middle of the road radiohead fan at first, but they grew on me really quickly. I think In Rainbows is truly amazing, and this album is getting all kinds of promotion. I went to see "into the wild" at the theater today and they were playing "15 step" on the theater speakers before the film started.

My favorite Radiohead albums are The bends and Ok computer. I can't decide which I like better, maybe the Bends, but just by a hair.

I haven't heard all of pablo honey nor do I own it yet. :eek: Need to get it.

Amnesiac is ok, I think it's their weakest, but still a decent listen. I much prefer the "I might be wrong: live recordings" version of "like spinning plates" way better than the Amnesiac version. I think Amnesiac is considered their B side/ experimental album anyway- I think.

I still need to see them live and want to really really bad. During the "OK computer" I was 15 and tix sold out in 5 minutes for the 3,000 seat theater in Houston. Can't remember why I couldn't go for the Kid A tour cause they played a much bigger venue but again a 5- 30 minute sellout. I hope I get the chance to see them on tour for this album.

I hate to rub it in, but I went to that show at Bayou Place (now the Verizon) when I was 18, and it was by far the best show I've ever been to, ever. And I've seen PJ 7 times. They basically played all of The Bends & OK Computer, as well as a couple of b-sides.
Only thing is I wasn't a huge fan then, I wish I could go back and relive that show now that they're my (second) favorite band. They played Exit Music (For a Film) and I've never seen a crowd in such quiet awe in my life. It was fucking amazing.
Again, sorry. I just had to mention it. The Amnesiac-era show at the Woodlands was good, but not as great as that one.

DaytimeDilemma

drummerboy_73 wrote:

I paid $0 for it - and kind of glad. I can't really get into it - I RESPECT it more than I ENJOY it, so I may go ahead and still throw a few bucks their way, but I haven't really enjoyed much from them since Hail to the Thief. As a musician of many years, the music really isn't that inspiring or challenging from a songwriting point of view. I enjoy music with a lot of dynamic ranges, and this just a kind of mediocre lull throughout - it's something I could put on and fall asleep to. (I already have "Enya" CD's for that..:)

It's not terrible - just not what I was hoping for. I already gave the CD I burned away.

See I'm a musician too, but I love it. Sure, there aren't many dynamic changes or rhythm shifts, it's great melodically. The only song with a really cool structure is 15 Step. The rest stay solid pretty much through out. The production is great though, and I love all the percussion. The albums sounds more like soul and almost jazz album than rock.

red mos

jwillmo wrote:

I hate to rub it in, but I went to that show at Bayou Place (now the Verizon) when I was 18, and it was by far the best show I've ever been to, ever. And I've seen PJ 7 times. They basically played all of The Bends & OK Computer, as well as a couple of b-sides.
Only thing is I wasn't a huge fan then, I wish I could go back and relive that show now that they're my (second) favorite band. They played Exit Music (For a Film) and I've never seen a crowd in such quiet awe in my life. It was fucking amazing.
Again, sorry. I just had to mention it. The Amnesiac-era show at the Woodlands was good, but not as great as that one.

That's awesome! I remember reading the Houston Chronicle review and the critic said really close to what you did. The Verizon is tiny (I saw the Toadies there) and he said the crowd pretty much just walked away in awe from the mindblowing experience. I think they opened the show with "Airbag" but can't remember exactly. I just remember that being one of my favorite concert reviews from the Houston paper.

vital5

I'm loving the new album that's for sure!!

videotape is haunting and emotionally charged wow.....

Imagine giving THAT away for free??? Would be great to be able to share stuff like they have... I might re-buy it for some money this time heh

I wanna say this album kicks Kid A's arse.. but i havent listened to Kid A for Aaaaages! :eek:

Igottago

Radiohead have once again set the standard. They keep giving their fans the unexpected, yet brilliant. This album gets better with each listen. They always seem to be a step ahead of whatever else is going on in music.

jwillmo

red mos wrote:

That's awesome! I remember reading the Houston Chronicle review and the critic said really close to what you did. The Verizon is tiny (I saw the Toadies there) and he said the crowd pretty much just walked away in awe from the mindblowing experience. I think they opened the show with "Airbag" but can't remember exactly. I just remember that being one of my favorite concert reviews from the Houston paper.

Yeah it started with Airbag and ended with The Tourist, just like OK Computer. I still get goosebumps thinking about that show.

drummerboy_73

DaytimeDilemma wrote:

See I'm a musician too, but I love it. Sure, there aren't many dynamic changes or rhythm shifts, it's great melodically. The only song with a really cool structure is 15 Step. The rest stay solid pretty much through out. The production is great though, and I love all the percussion. The albums sounds more like soul and almost jazz album than rock.

I agree to a point - I guess I'm just getting bored with music in general, particularly music that you can pretty much create with a couple of instruments and a laptop. I got into the electronic thing for a while, as a solo artist, but there's just something more appealing to me about music that sounds like a BAND is playing it. I think that's why I dig MIRRORBALL so much. It's not a GREAT album - but everything is there for me...the groove, the vibe, the dynamics, even the imperfections add character.

I'm glad that a lot of people are finding their way back to analog instrumentation - sometimes modern digital music just sounds too polished. I do record on a workstation, but all my instruments are live and all fx/processing done on the take. The only thing I screw with on the post-end is some level compression and maybe some vocal touch-up.

brainofPJ

jwillmo wrote:

They basically played all of The Bends & OK Computer.

holy shite.