Radiohead

Inkblades · Feb 18, 2011, 06:34 PM

Quote from: gunsrazorsknives on Feb 18, 2011, 06:18 PM
anyone disappointed a little ? I had my hopes up that this album was gonna be something else?

The first time I listened to Kid A it didn't even make sense to me. It seemed like complete nonsense. Now it's one of my favorite albums. Point is I don't think they make easy-to-digest albums. Give it some time to sink in.

Paint Your Lips · Feb 18, 2011, 07:02 PM

This album is so beautiful.

I really like the down tempo feel to it. It's darker and more complex than In Rainbows, and that's a welcome change in my book. It's amazing how they can keep evolving and still sound like Radiohead.

The atmosphere reminds me of Amnesiac, which is my favorite Radiohead album.

Oldnewtype · Feb 18, 2011, 07:26 PM

just listened to it twice now. its good, i definitely agree it has a similar atmosphere to Amnesiac. But I don't know, I think I've just outgrown radiohead in my tastes. In Rainbows was good but i wasn't too impressed, same with this one. I think I just listen to too much metal these days.

bright lights, big city · Feb 18, 2011, 07:35 PM

Quote from: E-Money on Feb 18, 2011, 04:09 PM
Quote from: White Wrist on Feb 18, 2011, 04:00 PM
weird feelings at the first time...but this is good. very soon...this album is growing on me

yup, same here. I know I'll eventually love it.. I just think I was expecting something a little different.

Me too. Thought it was alright after one straight listen. But jesus, now i just keep getting even more impressed.
whoever said the last half is orgasmic got it right. Lotus Flower's my favorite track, but then Separator is a close second. Such a great song to close out the album on.

skinnypuppy · Feb 18, 2011, 08:08 PM

bought it. feel weird paying 14 dollars for a wav download, but it's aight. I need this.

There Will Be Blood · Feb 18, 2011, 08:30 PM

8 tracks is so small! What if tomorrow the other songs will be released... ? Separator lyrics say if you think its over you're wrong.

skinnypuppy · Feb 18, 2011, 08:47 PM

Regular physical copy will come out soon (trust me...

) and I'm sure it will have more tracks to rape fans out of more money (not confirmed, though)

That's more-less how it worked with In Rainbows, if I remember correctly.

Starz · Feb 18, 2011, 09:17 PM

I don't like comparing Radiohead albums to other Radiohead albums because imo not one album sounds the same, they're all different. And The King of Limbs has just proved that...

It's a very atmospheric album where Thom's vocals brings a lot of this atmosphere, soaked in reverb. I think this suits his voice and the album very well. I agree with it being 'down-tempo' like. It's a very mellow and beautiful album, great to listen to on a rainy day. In Rainbows was the summer festival album where King of Limbs is the hangover or comedown after a weekend of partying.

It reminds me a lot of Stomacher's 'Sentimental Education' album. If people don't know it then they should check it out. Recommended

Crazylegs · Feb 18, 2011, 10:18 PM

my thoughts on the first listen: Eh, it's allright. I'll probably have to give it a few spins to get into it.
my thoughts on the second listen: Brilliant!

sing blue silver · Feb 18, 2011, 10:39 PM

well... this is weird, but i'm liking it. it's pretty much exactly what i was expecting. kind of like amnesiac but with fast almost cluttered beats driving it.

keep in mind i'm only 3 songs deep. i'll reflect on it more after a couple listens.

ben · Feb 18, 2011, 11:00 PM

I think it's great. Im glad they went away from that riff-filled In Rainbows shit.

To me it feels like they're completing the trilogy of Kid A and Amnesiac.

Starz · Feb 18, 2011, 11:12 PM

You see that's the thing. I really don't think Radiohead are the sort of band to go into the studio and say "Okay, let's sound like Amnesiac meets Kid A." They just write music 'cause they're damn good at it. I don't think there is any sort of agenda behind their music. Kid A is what it is 'cause that's the mood Thom was in at that time. Kid A wasn't written just for the sake of being different, it just turned out the way it did. King of Limbs is the same.

Eurgh. Radiohead always get me into these debates. Ignore me

ben · Feb 19, 2011, 01:16 AM

Ok that's fine, but people have different interpretations of music they listen to. I didn't say Radiohead went into the studio wanting to sound like Amnesiac...but it sounds more like that than anything else.

Do people on this board still have weird genre/detail problems? Because if so, I'll leave again.

Starz · Feb 19, 2011, 01:46 AM

No I think my post was a one off. Please don't leaveeeee

Corleone · Feb 19, 2011, 03:01 AM

Going to listen to it tonight, after listening to all the older albums, because it's been far too long.

Slacker · Feb 19, 2011, 03:06 AM

Quote from: Corleone on Feb 19, 2011, 03:01 AM
Going to listen to it tonight, after listening to all the older albums, because it's been far too long.

im not going to listen to the older albums, but im getting ready ro sit back and enjoy.

sing blue silver · Feb 19, 2011, 03:47 AM

give up the ghost is so goddamn awesome. hearing a studio version is nice after watching the live clip the past couple months.

Fireal1222 · Feb 19, 2011, 04:06 AM

i listened to the album without any expectations, and walked away absolutely thrilled..

i really enjoyed king of limbs. from beginning to end, i think the album is pretty much perfect, and i can tell it will be long lasting.. i agree with everyone who is comparing the album to amnesiac.. its not the same idea, but it has the same vibe.

anyway. i am really truely loving the king of limbs, and i cant wait to just keep listening to it.

Corleone · Feb 19, 2011, 04:30 AM

Glad you like it, I couldn't even listen to it, just wasn't doing anything for me.

sing blue silver · Feb 19, 2011, 04:33 AM

the lyrics and title of separator are giving me that old tricky radiohead feeling. i think it's highly unlikely but i'm having secret hopes that we're not done experiencing the king of limbs yet...