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15 steps is good but overall the album is too abstract to my liking
Its not bad, just not my vibe at the moment. Shoutout to Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi, a classic Made me want to listen to Jaydiohead Reckoner has a sick beat, reminds me of Ratatat
Relaxing, my favourite track - nude Wouldn't normally listen to this normally but enjoyed the album
Ok but not terribly memorable. I liked “All I Need”.
Enjoyed
Started off strong and somewhat fell off near the end. Listened to twice on a bike ride and it wasn’t quite what I needed tempo-wise, but still a pretty solid album.
My experience with Radiohead (Pablo Honey, A Moon Shaped Pool, random top-hits) is usually described as this: a slow burn. And, that continues with this album. I don't hear anything specifically that I don't like, I like all of the ingredients, it's excellent as excellent as down-tempo, drone music, but my brain tells me it's worth more. It's like learning a foreign language—I need to immerse myself in it, and give it more time and it'll start making sense eventually. All that being said, I'm not sure why this particular album is highlighted versus others from them. Favorite tracks: Weird Fishes / Arpeggi, All I Need, Reckoner, House of Cards.
I think this is the only Radiohead album that I would choose to listen to in its entirety. I haven't listened to a ton of their albums, but I like this better than "OK Computer." That being said...it's fine. It's got some good tracks, like 15 Step and All I Need. I think this was the "pay whatever you want for it" album, which was a cool idea in the age of music sharing/piracy.
While there are moments of sheer atmospheric beauty I felt unfulfilled by the end. This is a strike against it. A while back I learned that I need to consider Yorke's vocals as an additional instrument rather than a vocalist and that helps my ability to enjoy the band. That said I bet I would like instrumental tracks a tad more.
OK for Radiohead.
I've tried and failed to get into late period Radiohead. I love the mid-90s stuff but this is all to avant-garde for my ears. That said, I enjoyed this and there were some beautiful moments. Another listen required.
Best Songs: 15 steps, All I Need, Reckoner Nude has amazing vocals (reminds me of Creep)
Many would put Radiohead’s earlier work near the top of the alternative genre, but apparently by 2007 they had ditched novelty for music that could today be created relatively easily by AI. Some of their songs are hits (“Creep” and “Karma Police” come to mind first), but this album generally functions better as background music, especially “Weird Fishes,” “All I Need,” and “House Of Cards.” The main exception is “Jigsaw Falling Into Place,” whose influence can be heard across the Glass Animals’ discography. In Rainbows might just be a forgettable mid-2000s fever dream. I don’t dislike it, and it’s a pleasant album to work to, but the fact that I don’t have many concrete takeaways (positive or negative) means it can’t be anything other than a three.
Damn, I tried really hard to like this, but I guess it's just not for me, it doesn't tell me much unfortunately
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Gøy med sang om Faust og sånt
It might be well crafted, but it's a bit miserable
3.5... Yeah I know
3/5. While I had always been a big fan of the song 15 Step, I’m glad I finally gave this full album a listen. While I also enjoyed Bodysnatchers, I thought the rest of the album was lackluster.
classic joie de vivre
minus 1 star because radiohead fans can smd
Eh. I guess I don't get Radiohead. I probably would have loved them 20 years ago. Wait, when did this come out? Anyway, I don't hate them. But whatever.
Gøy med sang om Faust og sånt
I wasn't a huge fan of the last two Radiohead albums, but this one is markedly different. I much prefer this style to their previous one. The slow songs are still not appealing to me, but I feel like they are better in this album than in previous ones. This could have been a low 4 if there weren't so many slow songs. A strong to decent 3/5
The last Radiohead album I listened to was Pablo Honey years ago. I wasn't particularly blown away by it, and the same can be said about "In Rainbows". However, I did like the album even if the songs seemed to blur together after the first couple of songs. Favorite Song: Not really sure without looking it up. It all sort of blended. Recommend: I guess.
It's probably one of my least favorite Radiohead album but I had fun re-listening to it. I'm more of a kid a /amnesiac kind of guy. Favorite tracks were bodysnatchers, weird fishes/arpeggi, reckoner. 7/10
I'm a decent Radiohead fan, and In Rainbows ranks just under Amnesiac for me. It's a great album but not one I turn to all that often.
Jigsaw Falling Into Place was pretty much the only decent track after a 2nd listen
Is it just me or do none of these songs have choruses?
It was okay. Not my favourite Radiohead album, for sure.
Kind of wish I got one of the earlier Radiohead albums that are on the list. This was a good listen but I still feel like no am missing something with Radiohead. Critics act like they are they greatest band that has ever existed and I’m just not there.
Just masterful, with several songs that rank among their best – “Weird Fishes” and “All I Need” and “Reckoner." Alternately intense and lovely, but also edgy and disorienting.
Still not a Radiohead guy, and I honestly can’t tell if this one is so acclaimed because of its release history or if people really love it. It’s not offensive or anything, just not my thing. C
Thoughtful, but a bit self-serious.
It was very cool as Radiohead often is. Liked it.
It was pretty good
Chill, athmospheric. Very much a product of it's time tho, the singer sounds like any other singer in the 00s. After I had finished the album spotify kept playing similar songs and I didn't notice this albums ending and the similar songs starting.
Inoffensive but bland
It is good! Not too tied to it, but didn’t dislike it at all and enjoyed listening.
I think I like Thom Yorke's voice. I like the dark and desperate but playful aesthetic of the album. The songs sound nice, even if most of them are not on an earworm-level for me. + Weird Fishes/Arpeggio + Reckoner
OK. Radiohead aren't really my thing and this album didn't substantially change that view.
Toujours leur son propre, avec la voix de Thom York, c’est très intemporel. Les ambiances litaniques me font sentir mélancolique
Yeah I don't know about this. I am not well versed in Radiohead, and this is making no impression me. Seems like people love it though.
Radiohead has never been my jam. It’s good Radiohead, but it’s still not my jam.
I remember this, the apparent applause/derision of launching a pay what you want download. Very Radiohead. Didn't take off, but I suppose we mostly pay peanuts for downloads these days As for the music, it's Radiohead, without the hits. Wonder if they pay any of these tunes these days?
Not really my thing but the guitar tone was fantastic
i can hear the strokes of brilliance layered all over In Rainbows — the tender compositions contrasted against Thom Yorke’s existentially probing lyrics. right from the album’s opening, the thesis statement is clear: death is always around the corner, waiting, lurking, but there’s still beauty to be had too. and yet, for some reason, no matter how many times i try (and goodness, have i tried and tried), i can’t seem to connect with the music. as an album eternally hailed as perfect, maybe the music is too perfect to the point of sterility (?). there are a couple songs here that do rise above that perfection and cut to the bone: “House of Cards” is a lush take on unrequited love, and the run from that song to “Videotape” is sublime. and yet, there is a sense of something missing, an elemental detail that should’ve given the record a touch beyond technical perfection. or — i don’t know — maybe i’m not big-brained enough to get it. and so we rest, only to try again another day.
IN RAINBOWS marks a sonic change in direction for one of my favorite bands. I'm still unsure about this, but knowing that this album instigated the course that brings us to the current iteration of the band, I can't argue. 3.5/5.
certainly not my favorite radiohead album. But, as always, there are strokes of absolute genius.
It's ok, but for me there is something truly special missing from this album that would really propel it to greatness.
Not sure why so many of these British bands feel the need to sing in a falsetto so much, but it's not for me. The songs where Thom Yorke sang normal were all pretty good, with some cool instrumental parts, but the falsetto ones knock it down a bit and def give a late U2 vibe. Cool that they let listeners pay what they wanted for the album when it came out. As they say in England, this wasn't really my cup of tea, but it was still a fairly enjoyable cup of tea with some interesting notes. Sorry Kev.
Thought this was a Deadmau5 album. So confused. It was ok.
I wanted to give this album a 1 so bad just to see Kevin's head explode in anger. The style of music that Radiohead plays is so unique with a combo of rock and also acid tripping vibes. Weird Fishes is a jam for sure
I just dont see the genius that others do in this. 2.5
I’m not really sure what to think of this. I didn’t mind listening to it, and at times the songs were pretty good in their own way. But I didn’t feel like saving any or returning to it.
Melancholic, little too slow at times, 15 Step is a tune 7/10
Alright
Pretty good! I hadn't heard much of Radiohead before, but I liked the "airy" arrangements, melodies, and the vocal quality.
Kind of sleepy for work listening
Sorry emo Bono, keep your weird fish to yourself
Could Radiohead be considered emo before that was really a thing? The two songs I’m most familiar with are a song about being weird, and a song about dying from carbon monoxide poisoning. Sounds pretty emo to me. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: House Of Cards This might be a controversial opinion, but I’ve never really been mad about Radiohead. Their music is certainly interesting, but there weren’t really many songs here that hooked me in. The opening track had a beat that threw me off guard a little, but it was still interesting. Thom Yorke’s voice is nice, but he does always sound on the verge of tearing up. Overall, I would still say this it work listening to as it is quite different to a lot of music, it just didn’t click much for me.
Solid Radiohead album. Good tracks are good. The mid range I can take or leave.
This album really let's the sound breathe, I like how spacey it is. One gripe I have is the falsetto vocals get exhausting trying to listen in one go, reminds me of U2 in a bad way. Overall feels slow but I imagine this album will grow on me.
I think the composition of the songs is very cool, but I do not particularly like the singer's voice.
Probably my favorite Radiohead album. 15 Step, Weird Fishes, Reckoner are clearly great. Others are grating. Like it's good or whatever, and the whole sales/marketing aspect of its release was cool. But at least The Bends and OK Computer and stuff get praise for being super groundbreaking, even if I might think it was kinda just hip kids re-inventing prog rock. This came out in 2007, is it really a landmark generation-defining album?
Decent album, I still like Ok Computer a bit better.
I just have a really hard time with Thom yorkes delivery at times. I enjoyed this album in spite of that which is a testament to the music.
I didn’t mind this one. Certainly wouldn’t describe it as phenomenal, genius or a masterpiece but I listened a few times and it didn’t get on my tits at all.
This was a good album, definitely not in my normal rotation. But hey I guess that is why I am doing this. I dont think I would go back for a listen but that isn't a definite no.
Wasn't excited about this one. And while it is a little more free form jam session and trippy like, it was actually a great put it on in the background and work...but there is nothing here in terms of, oh I absolutely must hear this track again like some of their previous albums.
Decent.
3.5 Above Average A couple of great songs and the rest are good. I think this is one I would need to listen to another 100 times to really appreciate. Favorite track: Videotape
Tristão. Não é dos meus preferidos da banda.
Pretty good
there's a couple good songs mixed in with ambient chill music 3.5
I wanted to give this a fair shake because of how popular Radiohead is. I'm not a Radiohead fan, but I can see while people love this album. Still not for me though.
It's really nice as background atmospheric music, but I wouldn't reach for it.
Jigsaw Falling into Place is a fire song but the rest of the album where Thom Yorke is just moaning sadly into the mic like a dog begging for food doesn't do it for me
Not the best Radiohead album but def a solid album front to back
Radiohead is one of those bands that’s way cooler in theory than in practice. I wanna love this band so bad, but most of their music does nothing for me.
The fact that Radiohead consists of great musicians continues to save excursions which become parodic. In Rainbows all sounds nice, I guess, but it's a real shame that it turned the direction it did: Those opening minutes are full of a clash between men and machines, and the dip of that mode holds a half-promise to return. But it never does, and that's the point, but it doesn't work.
Some highlights.
Honestly sounds like most Radiohead to me. Just melodic and a bit somber, perfectly good but never noteworthy to me. Maybe if I listened with more intention to the lyrics, but that's not how I'm doing this project. 3.5
Quite relaxing, had alot of emotion
I’m afraid Radiohead lost me after OK Computer. I feel it is sacrilege to say so given how much they are admired. And whilst I respect the craft and the talent, I just don’t get to a day when I want to listen to music and think ‘I’ll pop on some mid career Radiohead’. It’s bleak, subdued and unengaging. I get no joy or inspiration from it. And I can’t distinguish one album from another. There, I’ve admitted it. It’s good to get it off my chest.
I am familiar with Radiohead's early stuff (OK Computer, Pablo Honey), but mostly just the hits. I never really got the appeal of Radiohead. I get that they are a very influential band, but I find their music so depressing and dark. Everything, right down to Thom Yorke's delivery is bleak and depressing. Thom more moans than sings most of the time, and his lyrics are so out there, that I can't make sense of what he is talking about most of the time. This was an ok album, just not my favorite for sure. I can see the appeal for some people, I'm just not high enough I guess. Favourite songs: Jigsaw Falling Into Place, Bodysnatchers, Reckoner Least favourite songs: All I Need, Nude, House of Cards, Videotape 3/5
It was good, but at the end of the day it just felt like any other Radiohead album. I know it was a big deal that they self-released this album as a pay-what-you-can model, which was really historic. But that doesn't make this album any more important, musically, than their others. They have better.
Radiohead is perfect for getting high and letting the songs wash over you. Although this album is not as popular as their early stuff, (probably for a reason) it is still a solid album. Favorite song: Weird Fishes/ Arpeggi
Amei nota 7/10
Eksperimenterende rock, melankolsk, lidt op og ned
Pretty middle of the road for Radiohead with a few standout moments.
Personally, I prefer Kid A.
Some decent electronica, some decent jazz lite drumming. Radiohead are at their best when they are playing at not being a rock band. This was originally released as a Pay What You Like download. I'd say a fiver for a download would sound about right in todays money. Not that I would be stumping up.
Radiohead has not been my favorite, and here we are at album number four. One thing I can say, however, is that each album sounds quite distinct, so I'm not going to begrudge these choices as much as certain other groups. Something interesting happened during this one. I listened at least four times today. I would find that my attention would wander away from a focus on the music, and I would notice that I was enjoying it and bring more attention to the songs. Then I would realize that I really didn't love them. I didn't like the same songs each time through... I don't know why. Does this one speak more to the subconscious than the conscious? Do I average my score for each?
Would listen to again: 1)7/10 2)8/10 - ending made it loads better 3)6/10 4)9/10 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
Never been a big fan but this one was OK.
Rock experimental con toques electrónicos. Ni fu ni fa.
Was golfing when listened to, sounded alright but not my fav
I definitely want to give this album a second listen. I think it would be something that I enjoy.
Fucking sucks I hate you Jerry
Was good but didn’t capture me like okcumputer
holy moly bends still better tho, me enjoy but no likey
I never got into Radiohead like so many others in college. Listening back, I still don't get it and can only wonder if the music were supplemented with some kind of mood altering substance if it would resonate with me more.
Good album, enjoyed it but did not feel as though it was anything special
It’s RADIOHEAD. I don’t really care for them normally. I will say that a lot of the songs are far more accessible then the norm for this band.
2.5
Some really good songs, some sound like filler
De står faktiskt för ”international raining bowlers” bara så ni vet
Helt coola beats och en hel del coola ljud men ja sku vilja ha lite intressantare melodier, lite mindre mumlande falsetter, mer minnesvärda låtar helt enkelt. Och mindre stråkar! Känns tvingat. Ja vill också notera att Thom Yorke på denna skiva vägrar att använda sin magi för att laga en av de bästa låtarna nånsin och omgiva det med meh låtar på skivan som på ok dator/ kid a. Istället låter albumet helt ok hela vägen igenom.
I was in the right mood & hated this less than other Radiohead albums!
It was not the Radiohead album I expected (celebrating its 25th anniversary), but it was appreciated nonetheless.
Lesser Radiohead. Too much bullshit. Best track: Nude
I'm no expert on Radiohead, but of all the albums of theirs I've heard this is not one of the best. Not bad though.
Definitely not in the right headspace for Radiohead right now, but I'll try to put that aside for the sake of the album. It's dark and sad from the vocals to the instrumentals, which shouldn't be a knock against it, but be warned that's what you're going to get when you listen. It's good music, just an album that you will need to listen to a couple of times to fully appreciate, I think. The lead singer's voice doesn't really do anything for me, so it's not something I would seek out just for that. I still don't really know how I feel about Radiohead, honestly. I know I need to listen to them more, but it's hard to get into the right mood.
First time hearing this one. I love Radiohead's The Bends album. This might be my 2nd favorite. We'll have to see. Great sounds throughout the album. 3.5/5
Probablement mon préféré de Radiohead à date, mais ça reste Radiohead
Wow, quite the sonic experience! I just don't like depressing music. I want music to make me feel happy and joyous. I guess that sounds weird to most music and art and literature fans because depressing definitely sells and earns high praise. I am into pursuing joy. That is what will save the world, not depressing things. The sounds I heard while listening to this album were sometimes beautiful and certainly achieved a level of creativity that is unusual to hear in pop music. But make me happy and bring tears of joy to my eyes and I will sing your praises!
I didn't closely follow Radiohead but I liked what I knew. I was a little surprised with how ambient this was. I was anticipating more songs that were heavy like Bodysnatchers is. Second listen was better since I knew what was coming.
I liked it but there was nothing that stood out to me, I couldn't recall any of the songs after listening. That being said it was pleasant to hear.
Too obscure for me. A couple interesting songs, but I prefer a more standard arrangement, always did.
Es de esos fundacionales, me dicen por ahí, pero no lo había escuchado antes, aunque conocía tanto Pale Blue Eyes como After Hours. De hecho, esas son las que más recuerdo.
Quite interesting to begin with then blurred into background noise. Okay!
Mostly pretentious and whiny as usual with Radiohead. But Jigsaw Falling Into Place bumps it up to a 3.
Não é minha vibe. Mas é bom.
Idk, just never got into this album and still can’t. Not that i think it’s bad it just honestly doesn’t interest me that much.
Radiohead remains one of those bands where I can see the talent but just cannot bring myself to care.
it's a good album because it is Radiohead, but it will never crack my top 3, or even top 5, albums by them. I preferred both their more guitar and electronica driven albums.
Bijzonder album, maar radiohead blijft niet helemaal mijn ding
Rock experimental con toques electrónicos. Ni fu ni fa.
Nice album but overall probably just got my sound
I really enjoyed this when it came out. The haunting vocals, the alternating dreary and then peppy music. You could actually really FEEL the sounds in your senses. Still a really good album, it just doesn’t have the same feel that it did a decade and a half ago.
Some moments are good, but for the most part, it's boring.
First listen. Needs more analysis...
I liked some of the songs.
i know some people think every album by these guys is another work of pure genius. i've never understood why - not that i don't like them, i just don't get what the big deal is about. so, if you're one of those people, well...a) prepare to be disappointed by this review, but also b) i'd love to hear from you about why i'm wrong. this album was, you know, fine. that's...kinda all i've got to say about it.
Pretty good - Radioheadhas always been one of those bands I understand are good, but they don't really connect for me
Just one of those super famous bands with a unique sound and influence, that I for the life of me can’t get into. I feel like they are best summarized as rock meets ambience.
It's radiohead. It's pretty good.
15 steps and Bodysnatchers are really good tunes and a nice 1 2 punch. Once it hits Nude, it all slows way down to ballading grandeous sounds into All I Need, which are interesting but I don't think Thom sounds good on this record.
Rock suave. Melodías sencillas. No destaca especialmente
Mellow and smooth, but they all kind of blend together. Not my fav Radiohead album.
not their best
I don't have a lot to say about this record to be honest. I like Radiohead, but I don't love them, and I prefer some of their other albums to 'In Rainbows' which sounds like an album Coldplay would make if they were depressed.
You know, Radiohead. Whatever.
Tried Radiohead again and it didn't get to me again. Sound 🔊 is great but just not my cup of tea in general
I knew a few Radiohead songs before ("Creep", etc.) and I was expecting something similar but this album is actually quite good. Thank God I found out that I'm capable of listening to Radiohead without any physical pain, maybe even with some kind of pleasure?
nice music, just doesn't do it for me
I have very mixed feelings about Radiohead. Sometimes I'm really taken in by their music and the amazing production, other times I find them boring and pretentious. This album was very reflective of those feelings. 3 stars.
I just do not get the hype for this band. They really bore me. I'm giving a 3 because I feel like I should like this but I just don't.
Radio head alll sounds the same - mediocre
was ok
First time listening to an album by Radiohead . Didn't live up to my expectations
A very slow, lo-fi rock album leaning to electronic. Kind of nice to have in the background whilst doing work. Will need a few listens to get into, I think it will be one that grows on me. Best: Nude, Jigsaw Falling into Place Worst: All I Need, Faust Arp
I like Radiohead just fine. It's rare that I go out and seek out their records, and if I do, I'm going to pick up The Bends. Really most of their output, for me, personally, can be filed as background music for reading a book, and I don't feel like this record is any different. 3.5*
3.5
Okay
Not my cup of tea, though I appreciate the artistry behind it. Haven't heard much else from Radiohead, but I prefer Kid A. This album was a grower for me, so this album might just need some replays for it to click with me.
This rock/pop album by Radiohead was fun to listen to! It's music is more comforting & warm than other Radiohead albums and you can tell the band enjoyed recording the songs.
Nice.
First time I’ve given this a go, really enjoyed it, a mix of up tempo and slow traditional Radiohead sounding tracks. Can imagine it’s good to drive too on a late night.
Album changed too - The smiths - the queen is dead
Easy listening for me .... my favorite was All I Need
Not the best of Radiohead’s, but nice.
Goed, niet speciaal goed, niets slecht op aan te merken
Meh. Misschien lagen de verwachtingen te hoog.
Liked listening to it but would not actively put it on. Good work music for me.
Hmmm, difficult one to rate. It's not bad at all and I don't want to push it in the typical mediocre corner, but more feels weird as well
Me gusta Radiohead, pero las canciones de este álbum son sad y desmotivantes.
Not so depressing for Radiohead, quite upbeat in fact. Not bad ! ***
Not my style, but I can see why so many people like it. I should probably listen to it while focusing all my attention on it
Doet me denken aan coldplay. Ik vind het oké..
It is a crime that bangers and mash was not on the original record for this album, only on the extended version. Definitely my favourite track.
it was a sort of fine from me.
Meh
6
For me, it's not their best offering, but it's a strong offering.
3
Schon gut
Great start, but the brains I own aren’t enough to get past the lackluster 2nd half
Sad radiohead noises, like Nude but overall not my favorite project of theirs
2007, Art rock, experimental rock, art pop, mir gefallen die ruhigen Lieder auf dem Album, kann man sich auf jeden Fall noch mal anhören, paar Lieder sind nur ok deswegen starke 3
While not unpleasant, I really, really, really do not *get* Radiohead. They peaked with The Bends, don't @ me. This album gets a bump for being the first album ever sold at a "pay what you want" model. That's is some historical shit.
some cool songs on here
Never listened this LP. No a big fan of Radiohead. Discovered them with OK Computer. Kid A was good / Amnesiac was different Top track : Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
Solid album
Atmospheric, smooth and easy to listen to. Sometimes feels repetitive
Didn't quite enjoy this album much. I have never been a fan of Radiohead, so there is that. Notable songs: None
Rost is a hater. Plenty good chill vibes here.
ok
was alright, not that memorable
It's ok 🤷♀️
Already liked, but some songs I liked more than others.
Kind of a mellower pop-rock from Radiohead. More like Coldplay than pre 2k grunge.
Ok album. Good production. Ok songs. Nothing groundbreaking or memorable here
Somewhere over the rainbow
Pretty solid record. I think I like Radiohead; generally considered one of the best bands of the last couple decades, for a reason
I wanted to hate it. However, even though the music was far from accessible, I sfelt that there is a time and place where it would be a great listen.
Vähän ristiriitainen levy. Radiohead toimii oikeassa mielentilassa, mutta "itkurokki" ei nyt osunut aurinkoisena perjantaina.
For me, Radiohead started to disappear up their own arse around OK Computer. I was 14 or 15 when The Bends came out and it was an instant classic. That’s what I want to hear when I think of Radiohead. I appreciate they want to evolve but this is so far removed from what made them great in the early 90s. Johnny Greenwood is such an explosive talent on guitar but he’s absolutely neutered on In Rainbows. The songs are predominantly boring. I genuinely think people give this 5/5 because they want to look cool in front of their peers and don’t have the bollocks to say “actually, I think In Rainbows is a banal dirge of cat spunk.” I liked House of Cards and Jigsaw Falling Into Place but wouldn’t care a jot if they never fell into my crosshairs again. 2 out of 5 but would possibly rise to 3 out of 5 if I could be bothered putting myself through listening to it again.
1. Thom Yorke's voice is often uninteresting (too whiny, too one-dimensional, idk?). Lol Wikipedia tells me he's noted for his wide vocal range. Someone tell me where to find it on In Rainbows please. There's a lot of flat normal register singing, a lot more of falsetto one note kind of stuff, and occasionally shouting one or two steady notes. This has summed up all of my Thom Yorke singing knowledge. 2. I don't care for the very ethereal sounding stuff they go on about. 3. Radiohead proponents are especially pretentious about the impact of the band. I think they have contributed interesting ideas and concepts to the larger music community (this album being released as a pay-what-you-want download was a neat statement on the industry's stance on piracy at the time). I don't mind Radiohead, I really like _some_ of their stuff, but the rabidity of their fans to defend everything they do when it feels like a LOT of it is samey over their work probably also turns me off from them.
Pretty miserable sound really
I just can’t get into Thom York’s voice, it feels like a theremin. Quavering. Makes me feel itchy inside. The craft is acknowledged, not my thing.
album #89 how would i describe this album? throughout the album, you think you're going to get something new and thom yorke just gives you the same song in a different font. it's like if you were at a restaurant and kept sending back your steak only to be given the same steak back but with a leaf garnish on top. i wanted to like it, but it's simply too uninspired and dull. the latter half of the album makes for good background music, but that's about it. ꩜ average track rating: 2.4/5 ꩜ favourite track(s): weird fishes / arpeggi ꩜ least favourite track(s): all i need, house of cards ꩜ album rating: ★★☆☆☆ ꩜ number of albums left to review: 1,000 (!!) ꩜ number of albums from the list that i agree with being on the list: 42 ꩜ albums from the list that I would consider on my list: 18 ꩜ albums from the list I won't include on my list: 71
2/5
ugh......another Radiohead album.....not as bad a some of the other ones, but still, i cant listen to it.
Was semi looking forward to listening to them. I heard some good thing and some bad things. I was a little disappointed. All the tracks sounded similar but gloomy. Hard to get into.
Meh. Mellow, mumbling, experimental instrument choices towards the end. Maybe one good song, House of Cards.
Man oh man Radiohead are boring
Aside from OK Computer and a couple tracks, I'm never going to get into post OK Computer Radiohead. It's just not for me.
"Jigsaw...." was pretty decent. But really this is music by a guy who can sings, and liked by people who can't hear.
Wasn’t for me, but I could see fans of the band enjoying it. It was hard to understand the words and frankly, wasn’t my kind of music.
ok, the third Radiohead album in less than 60 albums suggested. I am seeing a bit of a slant in the opinion of who put this together. :) Another lackluster effort from Radiohead. Starting to think they had a peak and then are just bilking their fans for as much money as possible. Not worth having so many albums on this list for sure.
Much of the Prog Rock crowd would call themselves Radiohead fans - not me, I can't get into them at all. This, their seventh album, is equally as unappealing as the previous six. bland, monotonous and miserable. Not quite one star level, I'll give it a two.
lo escuche medio por arriba. No me atrajo tanto, quizas lo tendria que escuchar con mas atencion. Lo comparé en mi cabeza con The Bends quizás...
Radiohead is an arduous band to listen to for me. I recognize the talent but I don’t find it pleasant and the sound just grates for me. This is probably my favorite of their albums but still not something I would ever choose to listen to.
Radiohead’s In Rainbows is a polarizing listen that struggles to find a consistent rhythm, alternating between moments of genuine beauty and alienating experimentation. While the album offers a few high-energy highlights like the hypnotic finish of "Bodysnatchers" and the infectious, driving groove of "Jigsaw Falling Into Place," these peaks are often undercut by technical distractions and pacing issues. The production frequently feels surprisingly muddy, and for every standout bridge or lush string arrangement, there is a track that either feels like filler or drifts into sleepy, ambient territory. Ultimately, despite a handful of tracks that successfully capture a vibe, the record’s disjointed structure and odd sonic choices make it a difficult experience to fully embrace.
i don't get why radiohead is such a big thing. i guess i can listen to this, but i don't see what's special about it
my reaction to a Radiohead album popping up "oh... ok...." this was boring. not bad per se but not for me!
The Bends and OK Computer were so fucking good it took me a couple decades before I realized I don't actually like Radiohead. I know there is another album I quite enjoyed, but this was not it. I might even prefer Pablo Honey to probably everything from Kid A on.
I fully acknowledge that I am missing something about Radiohead. I know. I am willing to learn. But I just am not getting it.
Album #265 for me, and it's already my fourth Radiohead. Even though this one is markedly different from Kid A, Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, I still don't get the appeal of Thom Yorke and co. At least this one isn't as depressing and off-putting as those. I didn't enjoy much about this one, though. Jigsaw Falling Into Place might have been a highlight for me, and House of Cards wasn't bad.
Not my thing
The songs are not interesting. What’s more, I think the song writing is just fine. Listening to this felt like waiting 45 minutes for something to happen and it never does.
2 dynamic tracks and then it drifts into that floaty, teary, borderline monotonous zone : exactly the side of the band that pushed me away after Kid A. Thom Yorke gets pretty close to unbearable for me here. Still, it’s listenable. A few genuinely inspired moments pop up, but overall it feels more like background music, something to throw on while working.
This album is so incredibly boring, it'd not even funny. Literally nothing about the music was interesting in the slightest. I doesn't sound bad at all, but I definitely don't want to listen to this album again.
Number: 111 Date: 04/23/2026 Artist: Radiohead Album: In Rainbows Year: 2007 Genre: Indie Rock Familiarity: Well-versed (4) Rating: Before: ======= OMG, another Radiohead album. I just had OK Computer 2 days ago. Maybe I'll just copy and paste pretty much everything I already said, and update as needed. Whatever. I'll try to keep an open mind but, I will start off by saying I'm not much of a fan. I mean they are OK, but that's it. Just OK. I've skimmed through most of this album before and have skimmed through pretty much all of their albums and cannot figure out why people like them so much. Anyways, just so you have an idea of where my head is at, some of my all time favorite music artist are The Fall, Stereolab, and Pixies. I don't actually listen to them that much anymore but used to listen to them a lot. Some of my favorite contemporary artists are Hovvdy, Water From Your Eyes, and Angel Olsen. During: ======= The main thing I can't get past with Radiohead is the whining but 2 songs in and so far this one is not near as whiney as OK Computer, which I endured just 2 days ago. Woops, spoke to soon, now at track 3 and the whining is back, in a big way. So to pass the time and just for kicks, let's see if any of my top 10 albums from 2007 are on The List. Here they are listed in order from 1 - 10. The Raveonettes "Lust Lust Lust" New Buffalo "Somewhere, Anywhere" Richard Hawley "Lady's Bridge" The Besnard Lakes "The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse" Band of Horses "Cease To Begin" Dan Deacon "Spiderman Of The Rings" Black Moth Super Rainbow "Dandelion Gum" The Fiery Furnaces "Widow City" Deerhoof "Friend Opportunity" Arcade Fire "Neon Bible" So my 10th favorite album did make it on The List but that's it. Richard Hawley does have "Coles Corner", which is a differnt album released in 2005, and I do agree it is his best. None of the other eight artists are on the list at all. The fact that Dan Deacon's "Spiderman Of The Rings" didn't make it is a travesty. I highly recommend that one if you're in the mood for something truly original. 3 15 Step 2 Bodysnatchers 1 Nude 3 Weird Fishes/Arpeggi 3 All I Need 2 Faust Arp 2 Reckoner 2 House Of Cards 3 Jigsaw Falling Into Place 2 Videotape ----------------------------------------------------- 2.30 WEIGHTED AVERAGE (accounts for song lengths) After : ======= The only track I liked a little was 15 Step. The last 30 sec of Bodysnatchers was pretty good. I'm giving suitability a 1 since they have about 4 or 5 too many albums on The List. 2 my personal rating 1 suitability for this list 4 impact ----------------------------------------------- 2.3 composite rating
Ah yes, Tom Yorke at his whining worst. Now I get what people moan about. Let’s be honest, there was a time when Radiohead wrote songs instead of making music, and these kind of tracks worked well as fillers between those largely excellent songs. As a thematic collection of tracks however, it’s pretty dull, I would even go as far as to say “joyless”, as I genuinely find it difficult to enjoy this music. Being Radiohead does not necessitate making a good album. Here is the evidence laid bare.
Sounds like radiohead. Every song sounds the same so much that I didnt realize the album ended and started playing a different one.
Not more bloody wailing from Radiohead, I haven't got over the last one yet 🤦🏻♂️
I really want to like radiohead but every time I hear an album its just a little bit too slow for me
Why the hell are any other Radiohead albums on here when clearly this is their best work. I am a hater though so minus 1 star for every Radiohead album already listened to. Looking forward to Ok Computer and Pablo Honey!
Of course our first week back after two years off is FUCKING RADIO HEAD. I HATE TOM YORK AND HIS WHINY BITCH ASS MOANING MORE TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE I do think rainbows is the most tolerable of all the radio head albums, a few of these almost sound like songs even. That said, I saw another review that said “if you told me this was the same song 15 times in a row I’d believe you” and that really captures my stance on Radiohead. Also note that there are only 10 tracks, it just feels like 15
Niet mijn ding. Te traag, te saai.
Great few songs at the start but the rest are forgettable
meh
Not to my taste
I know it’s cool to like Radiohead but I just don’t enjoy it.
Top Songs: Bodysnatchers Faust Arp
"duh, duh, duh, we're doing the fucking song, duh duh duh" No but the start of this did surprise me, I liked it. Then by the end it did just degenerate into normal whiny Radiohead for me
I enjoy a decent amount of Radiohead but just can't get into this one. Just too noisy and weirdly mixed. A couple songs are okay but just not my favorite.
I wasn't in the mood for this. Good Radiohead album but I've never been a huge Radiohead fan. I could tell that I would have liked this more under different circumstances, and its technically great, strong vocals, good tone, I like the variety of songs and the electronic components, but wrong album wrong time.
I like Radiohead a lot more than I did back when they first appeared. But I really hated them back then so now I like some of their tracks and tolerate a few others. As I listened I was thinking “I’d rather listen to Beck”. Nothing stands out on this album for me.
There's always been a slight Emperor's New Clothes attached to a lot of Radiohead's output. There's no doubt they did some bangers in the 90s and Kid A has aged a lot better than I thought it would at the time, but there seems to be some modern push to count them alongside the Beatles or something. Miserable whining and anguish abounds, this did very little for me. I quite liked 'Videotape' though.
Track 1 and 2. Were ok but a bit whiny Track 3 sucked Track 4 & 5was good but not great Track 6 and 7 are horrid 8. almost put me to sleep People find Track 9 good? What is 10 even about Overalls this album sucked Some good songs but not worth the popularity
Ook niet mijn muziek (sorry Merel)
I feel like people really like the final two songs and just ignore the rest during which a British guy whines into your ears, which is far from a novelty in the list. So I really couldn't be bothered to write a more in-depth review because the album is mostly boring. Best songs are Jigsaw Falling Into Place and Videotape but that doesn't help when the rest are so bland. 4/10, I don't see what others see.
liking thats the only reason it a 2 but the vision is there
Meh
bleh
I did not care for this
Not my jam
Ne, das ist nichts Gutes. Zu wehleidig, wäre Musik die ich hören wollen würde, wenn ich depri bin, aber trifft gerade nicht meinen Zeitgeist.
nicht ganz so schlimm wie das vorherige Album, aber noch zu weinerlich
Nicht gut
Boring and repetitive
Not another Radiohead album. It all just sounded the same and Yorke’s vocals sound awful. How did he sing Creep & then proceed to produce this stuff!
Could do with more hits ;-)
Such an overrated band. It’s the o.g. Coldplay.
Great “noise” when working otherwise not the “vibe” lyrics were too morally relative
OK Computer was a classic. There is nothing on this album that matches that.
These fuckers tricked me with the first track and had m thinking that these guys could make something else instead of the everyday depressing RH song.
Alright hot take, I dont like this album. I wish I could tell you why, I just don't. OK Computer is a fucking masterpiece, and this feels so much less for me where I find myself bored.
It's not bad, it's just boring and mid
Really don't understand the hype here. I've always been hesitant towards attempting Radiohead, outright avoiding them as long as possible, and clearly for the better because I completely bounced off this. Instrumentals are consistently engaging, but are drowned out by vocals that emulate the sounds of trying to stay awake on Ambien. Really disappointed.
7/10, objectively very good, liked some songs more than others but definitely changed my view on Radiohead. Liked it!
This album made me understand the Radiohead/Coldplay comparison. 2 stars because I believe there's better Radiohead and better Coldplay
2.5
Favorite tracks: Weird Fishes / Arpeggi Radiohead continues not to be the band for me. If I'm being honest, the few seconds of silence between tracks was like a sigh of relief. Between the whiny falsetto and the sheer amount of noise in every song, it just ends up being overwhelming and loud to me. However, I can't deny that they are doing what they set out to do - experimental, indeed.
Found this choice to be interesting although somewhat monotonous
song i went back to first after first full listen: radiohead no surprises music video (wanted to see if i could hold my breath that long too)
Dear Thom Yorke, A lot of us have noticed that, after the Bends, you stopped writing pretty melodies. A lot of us have also noticed that, and please don’t take this the wrong way, you’re a touch arrogant and standoffish, which suggests your afraid of something. With all respect, I have a theory! I think you may be afraid that you HAD to give up writing pretty melodies to convince people that you’re deep and sensitive, in a melancholy way. If that’s the case, Mr. Yorke, I’m here to help! I’ve created a short playlist to prove that a person can do it all – complex chord progression, melancholy atmosphere, AND gorgeous melody!! God Only Knows – the Beach Boys Paper Bag – Fiona Apple Happier Than Ever – Billie Eilish Fake Plastic Trees – SURPRISE! – Radiohead ( :D; I mean :/ ) Yesterday – The Beatles I Concentrate on You – (Frank's 1947 version is appropriately meloncholy) My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker Radiohead’s music is always interesting and the soundscapes are pretty (if a tad robotic). A lot of us think that if you’d just, you know, RELAX a little and stop avoiding melodies, you could bring back to your band’s music a little bit of emotion; a little bit of the soul that made the Bends pretty great. I know you can do it, Mr. Yorke. Sincerely, Justin Juan Musicstan
*2007. *Tried this one a couple times. It’s not for me. I don’t find it interesting, I don’t like his vocals, and I don’t remember a single song I listened to. *I can see why people like Radiohead, but there’s much better depressing, angsty stuff out there, in my opinion. RATING - 5.5/10
1. ztep - 1 2. body - 1.5 3. nude - 3 4. fizhez - 1.5 5. need - 2 6. arp - 1 7. reckon - 2 8. cardz - 1.5 9. jigzauu - 1 10. videotape - 1.5
Rad io H ead Idiots can't even type
So every Radiohead album has to be listened to before you die? I do like some of their songs but how am I getting more Radiohead, The Smiths, and Morissey…..heck I’ve even had two Dexey Midnight Runners albums and not more The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Prince????
dont understand why everybody loves it kinda the same all the time chill tho
Too many changes within a song for me.
5/10 - honestly I think I just don't get Radiohead, another album I found meh
i just dont get it
Another rather bland Radiohead album of Whitney forgettable nonsense. Still don’t get it.
I listened to this when it came out because of the price gimmick. I don't think I much liked it. Nowadays? It's not as bad as the last Radiohead album I got, but it's not great. The music has some moments of promise, but mostly falls flat for me. Don't like Thom Yorke's voice on most of it, a bland falsetto. Just not great.
I gave it my best shot man. These guys really not for me.
more turgid shite from the kings of turgid shite
The album starts well—and by “starts,” I really mean the first track. After that, it feels like Arcade Fire: too much noise, though with a bit more intention. Still, I can’t go beyond a 2-star rating.
Unpopular opinion. I’m not much of a Radiohead fan. This album actually had a couple of good tracks to start with and then it was the same, dreary music as I expect from Radiohead.
Liked some… but kinda boring
Very final song in an episode of the OC. Chill and cool but not my thing.
Not my thing but a very cohesive sound
I like Radiohead and I’ve heard people say this is Thom Yorke’s best work… but I don’t get it. I find this to be so slow and boring compared to other works. I much prefer Kid A or OK Computer. Sowwy. Also reminds me of how Aphex Twin was told that Radiohead saw him as a huge influence and Aphex responded by saying Radiohead is only good if you don’t have taste lmao.
I felt very pretentious listening to this.
Everything Radiohead at this point comes across as pretentious to me. I realize that’s probably a me problem, but it is what it is. Even their good stuff, which I guess there is some of on here, isn’t something I want to listen to too much.
so so mid
I loved this album when I was 15, it’s been 18 years and it just doesn’t hit the way it did when I was a teenager in high school with a lot of angst. The album felt really disjointed and like each song didn’t accompany the next one. It didn’t feel cohesive at all.
The last song is excellent. There is good music here its just drowned out by the same mopey delivery time after time.
1/5
This was disappointing for me. First time listening to Radiohead and there was some highlights. "Jigsaw falling into place" was fantastic but I Just kept waiting for the album to hit. It felt like a lot of promise but no real end product.
I dread when Radiohead shows up on the list. This was no exception.
Didn't like it, mostly get what its doing. Sorry folks 2.5/5
- não ligo pra essa banda e esse álbum pra fazer um review decente - banda mediana, não entendo por que as pessoas vangloriam tanto
It has a couple of good songs, like Nude and Jigsaw Falling Into Place. I can see why from start to finish it's a well produced album with a good flow, but it's not for me.