JoeTyler said:

errant said:

awwwww.

call me old-fashioned, but I like booklets, and the security of a high-quality CD burned by a professional company...

The physical release of 'In Rainbows" was nicely packaged with a full color fold our sleeve, lyrics, and artwork. There were even stickers. According to Rolling Stone this will have a physical release in March.

JoeTyler said:

errant said:

awwwww.

call me old-fashioned, but I like booklets, and the security of a high-quality CD burned by a professional company...

it's clearly stated that that will be following in May. what's the problem?

errant said:

JoeTyler said:

call me old-fashioned, but I like booklets, and the security of a high-quality CD burned by a professional company...

it's clearly stated that that will be following in May. what's the problem?

actually, the in store cd release, distributed once again by XL will be in the shops on march 28.

the physical "newspaper" edition available on their website will start shipping in may

oh lord i can't wait. i've pre ordered the download but now i want to pre-order the newspaper

release too since i'll end up buying the cd anyway.

GODDAMIT I AM SO EXCITED

so where to start with them?

First time I've been a fan of Radiohead when a new release is coming out, really fucking excited

What do you guys think it will sound like? I reckon it'll be kind of along the lines of In Rainbows but darkier, heavier and rawer. Though the 8 tracks thing sounds like they're heading towards some sort of post-rock thing haha

IstenSzek said:

errant said:

it's clearly stated that that will be following in May. what's the problem?

actually, the in store cd release, distributed once again by XL will be in the shops on march 28.

the physical "newspaper" edition available on their website will start shipping in may

oh lord i can't wait. i've pre ordered the download but now i want to pre-order the newspaper

release too since i'll end up buying the cd anyway.

the problem is, I don't want the newspaper edition either , I just want a normal cd with booklet, that's all. So I'll probably (surely) buy the in store cd release (march 28) or whatever

I just hope that this new album follows the pattern of In Rainbows, but with a harder edge (by harder I mean heavy) and instant melodies and well-crafted choruses. A mix of In Rainbows and The Bends. In Rainbows was often too eerie for its own good, still a very solid album though.

datdude said:

so where to start with them?

Start at the beginning and listen to each album to hear their growth.

i was introduced to radiohead late... i never heard their early stuff really, but i had a house-mate who liked them, which is how i heard it. and i thought there were a few songs that were beautiful.

i don't know much else by these cats, besides the two records.

JustErin said:

datdude said:

so where to start with them?

Start at the beginning and listen to each album to hear their growth.

ok, i'm being kinda lazy now but is OK Computer their debut or Kid A?

datdude said:

JustErin said:

Start at the beginning and listen to each album to hear their growth.

ok, i'm being kinda lazy now but is OK Computer their debut or Kid A?

pablo honey

the bends

ok computer

kid a

amnesiac

hail to the thief

in rainbows

the king of limbs

that's the order in which they were released. ok computer is probably a good start,

or perhaps even better, in rainbows, since it pretty much showcases all they do.

there have also been a few solo albums. johnny greenwood made some soundtrack

albums, all of which are great. there's bodysong and the st to "there will be blood"

phillip selway (the drummer) released a really good, low key solo album last year

called "famillial"

and thom had a solo album out called "the eraser", which is quite brilliant.

the only album out of the bunch that i don't like is "pablo honey", their debut, since

it sounds very middle of the road and nothing like the radiohead that they became

with later albums. basically they've just been getting better and better but if you're

new to them, their later albums like kid a and amnesiac can be quite hard to get

into since they are quite 'weird'. sublime, yet weird, especially if you haven't heard

stuff like ok computer before it.

to me, kid a and amnesiac was their prime period tho. even the bsides from those

years are phenomenal. stuff like "the amazing sounds of ogry" is mindblowing.

but if i had to suggest them to someone who doesn't know anything about them and

have them get a decent impression of what they do, i'd stik with "in rainbows" since

it balances somewhere between ok computer and their more experimental stuff.

WHAT?!

JustErin said:

lastdecember said:

hopefully it will be something on the order of the first two albums, but i wont hold my breath.

It won't be and that's just perfect. In Rainbows is brilliant in so many ways.

I'm shocked you're a fan

Just to get everyone in the mood for Saturday.



SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

JustErin said:

It won't be and that's just perfect. In Rainbows is brilliant in so many ways.

I'm shocked you're a fan

That's weird. Guess you never read my list of fav artists on my profile.

JustErin said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I'm shocked you're a fan

That's weird. Guess you never read my list of fav artists on my profile.

No. And your advice to an orger to start from the beginning is the same exact response I would have given. All my ideas of you are probably projections!

I'm excited!

AFAIC, The Bends and OK Computer are the twin towers of Radiohead's catalog. I've enjoyed every album since those two, but not quite as much.

okay folks... where it all began...

JustErin said:

lastdecember said:

hopefully it will be something on the order of the first two albums, but i wont hold my breath.

It won't be and that's just perfect. In Rainbows is brilliant in so many ways.

Just did a pre-order on this one...

Newspaper Album - PRESALE

Radiohead's new record, The King Of Limbs, is presented here as the world's first* Newspaper Album, comprising:

• Two clear 10" vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve.
• A compact disc.
• Many large sheets of artwork, 625 tiny pieces of artwork and a full-colour piece of oxo-degradeable plastic to hold it all together.
• The Newspaper Album comes with a digital download that is compatible with all good digital media players.
• The Newspaper Album will be shipped on Monday 9th May 2011 you can, however, enjoy the download on Saturday 19th February 2011.
• Shipping is included in the prices shown.
• One lucky owner of the digital version of The King Of Limbs, purchased from this website, will receive a signed 2 track 12" vinyl.

*perhaps

Color me flippin' out! Two x 10"? Hells yeah! I wonder if the two 10 inches have different music than whats on the CD? Have to check out the length of the digital version to get an idea, I guess. But In Rainbows had bonus tracks that definitely made me love that album even more. Also, 625 tiny pieces? A puzzle of some sort? Lastly, so thankful there is somebody out there like Radiohead who is willing to risk their "fame" by stepping away from the major label system and do it how they want on their own.

Radiohead's New Album Heralds Dawn of Digital Distribution

Feb 17, 2011

English Alternative Rock band Radiohead has unveiled their much-awaited new album, titled The King of Limbs, through the revolutionary download only distribution model.

The album, which will be available for download this Saturday, is the second album to be released via digital download.

The King of Limbs is the band's first album since 2007's In Rainbows, which was also released in the same download-first distribution model. However, for new album, there will not be a "pay what you want" or otherwise free option provided for the previous album. The latest album download will come at a fixed price of about $9.00.

The band's eighth studio album will be available for download through a website from Saturday, Feb. 19. Fans will be able to pick between mp3 and .wav formats.

CD and vinyl editions of the new album are slated to be released on March 28. The band is boasting of its vinyl edition as the world's first "newspaper album," referring to its elaborate jacket which folds out like a newspaper.

Radiohead first released the details of the album on Monday. The King of Limbs was produced by longtime Radiohead musical collaborator Nigel Godrich.

A new press photo shows Radiohead leaning against a tree, seemingly throwing light on the inspiration behind the album. The King of Limbs is said to have been named after an oak in Wiltshire's Savernake Forest, which is believed to be close to 1,000 years old.

One crucial detail that the band has not released is the full track listing, giving raise to frenzied rumors and speculations. There is also a flurry of reports on the possibility of a show in Japan after the band tweeted on the album in Japanese.

Radiohead shook up the music industry when it released the In Rainbows album in 2007, by allowing fans to download the album for free or whatever price they chose to pay.

Although the 2007 album release held far more significance with respect to the connection between money, music (or any form of art) and skyrocketing piracy rates, The King of Limbs heralds the beginning of digital distribution in the music industry.

The band has produced and self-released independently of any major record label. There is no corresponding iTunes launch.

This model makes possible a direct linkage between the musician and the fans. It also cuts costs and consequently the album is cheaper with no label overheads. When given an option -- as in the case of the 2007 Radiohead album -- people may not hesitate to pay more. Moreover, digital download model does not completely wipe out the physical releases which mostly attract the collectors or hardcore fans.

Link

Kinda hoping this will be on there, because it's soooo nice....

Does anyone have any info on this?

http://web.ateaseweb.com/...on-galore/

Is it that time again to hope fo a return of their less pretentious brilliance, only for all hope to be dashed?

I don't think they will ever better The Bends and OK Computer (so parts of Amnesiac came close).

They need to come down off this 15 wallow in self genius.

SquirrelMeat said:

Is it that time again to hope fo a return of their less pretentious brilliance, only for all hope to be dashed?

I don't think they will ever better The Bends and OK Computer (so parts of Amnesiac came close).

They need to come down off this 15 wallow in self genius.

NO

THEY

DON'T!

I love the Bends & OK Computer. LOVE THEM. But KidA is brilliant.

Phishanga said:

Kinda hoping this will be on there, because it's soooo nice....

That was awesome.

dannyd5050 said:

Phishanga said:

Kinda hoping this will be on there, because it's soooo nice....

That was awesome.

I even love how he messes up first.

All those voices together... bliss.

YES!!!

And I cannot f*cking see it in my country. BS.

Phishanga said:

Does anyone have any info on this?

http://web.ateaseweb.com/...on-galore/

I haven't a clue and neither does anyone in the media. The band, however, has disputed speculation that its making an appearance in Tokyo this week.