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In Rainbows by: Radiohead List Price: CDN$ 14.99 City Travel Guides Price: CDN$ 10.49 You Save: CDN$4.50 (30%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0880882162221 Label: Universal Music Group Manufacturer: Universal Music Group Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Universal Music Group Release Date: January 01, 2008 Studio: Universal Music Group Sales Rank: 107 MPN: 21622 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: On the deliriously satisfying In Rainbows, Radiohead returns to a more straight-ahead (though subdued) rock sound. Much hubbub has been made about this record's innovative release. Radiohead allowed fans to pay what they wished to download fairly low-resolution tracks from the band's own website. Like so many innovations, it already seems funny both that it was such big news and that someone else of similar stature hadn't done it sooner. Some pundits were appalled that it took awhile to download the tracks if you tried to do it at the same time as thousands of other people, while others decried that the group was trying to kill the music industry (or save it). Little of the press seemed to focus on the record itself, which actually made sense because it was so entertaining and inviting, the most low-key album Radiohead has made to date. There's even a very straight-forward, simple, silly little love song, "House of Cards." It might be a bit lethargic, but the simple instrumentation of electric guitars, bass, and drums is lovely as heck. A handful of these tunes enchanted fans for years before finally being committed to computer "tape." This is particularly fitting as In Rainbows is the group's most "band"-sounding album since OK Computer. This is not a record that hits you over the head with how far this group is pushing the envelope; it's simply a phenomenal, well-crafted, and exciting album. As soon as it's done, you're playing it again. --Mike McGonigal Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - YummyTo me, this culminates the greatness that is Radiohead. It's definitely the most relaxed to date. A little lighter on depth of lyrics. Rich sound. Delicious. Nigel G is a genius, he brings out their true colours. (that was punny) Rating: - All I NeedWow this is not the best Radiohead but it's close. Can't beat Ok Computer. But this gets five stars. It's amazing. Weird Fishes/All I Need/ Jigsaw/BodySnatchers etc. All awesome. The whole Cd is fantastic. Fun packaging too! Best band since the Beatles! Rating: - Proof that Music Really is MagicI tried to make the title less corny, but it's too true to the point that there's no other way to describe it. Whether you're new to Radiohead or an avid fan, you can't go wrong with this release. It really is bliss, absolute bliss. Each song is crafted in a delicate and incredibly melodic manner with each word coming out of Thom Yorke's mouth something that will provoke your thoughts and challenge your imagination. The band is as tight as they've ever been. Each note played here is crafted with the utmost of care yet nothing ever sounds contrived, pretentious or out of place. The people who gave this album one star never actually gave reasons, they just seem to generally dislike Radiohead. But to be honest, one listen of this record ... Read More: Rating:  - YuckThis is the utmost example of horrible you will ever listen to. There are many sour notes to be had and the whole thing is just a mess. The singer, if you can call him a singer, sounds like he is either bored or drugged out. If you want your senses and ears insulted then this is for you. Don't even bother to download it because it is not worth having in your collection. Stay away from this waste of an effort. Rating: - radiohead - in rainbows - pitchforkmediaLike many music lovers of a certain age, I have a lot of warm memories tied up with release days. I miss the simple ritual of making time to buy a record. I also miss listening to something special for the first time and imagining, against reason, the rest of the world holed up in their respective bedrooms, having the same experience. Before last Wednesday, I can't remember the last time I had that feeling. I also can't remember the last time I woke up voluntarily at 6 a.m. either, but like hundreds of thousands of other people around the world, there I was, sat at my computer, headphones on, groggy, but awake, and hitting play. Such a return to communal exchange isn't something you'd expect to be orchestrated by a band who's wrung beauty ... Read More: |
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