Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Today is the day that Radiohead have 'leaked' their new album In Rainbows. They ensured tight control over the final product so that there would be no unofficial leaks, and today made the album available on their website on a 'pay what you can/want' basis. I paid a very fair sum on the pre-order, and this morning before I headed out to work I downloaded it to my Zen. Christmas came early today as the album is very strong, and has a distinct Radiohead flavour. I might write a review for it if I ever find the time. Quickly I will mention that they have focussed a lot on orchestration on this album, possibly stemming from Jonny's work with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The album has a very mature sound, with violin arrangements present in a lot of songs. There are a lot less effects than on previous albums.This album may appeal to the old fans that were frightened off by the Kid A stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Weeeeeird Fiiiishes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 so fucking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 this album is goddamn brilliant. So much melody....I can't even stand how good this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Ding ding ding! just downloaded it at work. looks like we saw alot of this album last June in Montreal.I hope they do another theater tour. I'd love to see all this again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I have a feeling that it'll be very hard to hit the site today.here's the In Rainbows store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Toe-tappingly fan-fucking-tastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Wanna sendspace it for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 what's your email dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hahahahahaha. Now THAT'S comedy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm listening to it right nowIt took 5 minutes (at most) to d/l the entire album off torrentspyI admit...I paid nothingthanks Radioheadso far it's not too shabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Radiohead have said that they will not announce how many people downloaded the album, nor how much people paid (or not) on average.Their last three albums have topped the charts, but this one will not make a blip on the charts because there will be no official figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 ^^^^^Now that is fucking cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Radiohead have said that they will not announce how many people downloaded the album, nor how much people paid (or not) on average.Well that's one way to cover up failure. I can't believe that if this was a roaring success they wouldn't trumpet the numbers. I hope the sales info does come out because I'm very interested to see how this model works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm surprised to not see this on Oink yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Oasis and Jamariquoi both have no contracts with any labels, and they are rumoured to follow radiohead. My guess would be that they will be able to find out if it was a success privately so if they do it too, then you know that it was a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Nine Inch Nails as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Homer: Eh, what do you mean by `suggested donation'? Clerk: Pay any amount you wish, sir. Homer: And uh, what if I wish to pay ... zero? Clerk: That is up to you. Homer: Ooh, so it's up to me, is it? Clerk: Yes. Homer: I see. And you think that people are going to pay you $4.50 even though they don't have to? Just out of the goodness of their... [laughs] Well, anything you say! Good luck, lady, you're gonna need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 So, how much did you guys pay for your downloads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I been feeling thoroughly depressed for the last half hour and realize that's about as long as I've been listening to the new Radiohead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I been feeling thoroughly depressed for the last half hour and realize that's about as long as I've been listening to the new Radiohead.I gotta get on this download because I didnt realize Radiohead could make people feel better about themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 i did the preorder for zero dollars. it still worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 ::checks out Hell, notices it hasnt frozen over yet:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm really enjoying Ollie's contributions to this thread, keep it up champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I paid 10 pounds for it because I felt like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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