Thom Yorke - Radiohead

In this page you can find a synopsis of the reviews made for the amazing last album of the band, called In Rainbows.

According to our opinion maybe this is the top Radiohead album, the more mature creation and it worths every minute we were waiting for its release. What can we say for the album. A great mixture of up and slow tempo tracks, some great ballads, all following the absolutely unique sound of Radiohead. Some of the songs are new and some go 10 years back (like the ethereal Nude).  Our highlights are the first single called Jigsaw falling into place, the first track of the album i ever heard Reckoner and amazing up tempo called 15 steps (noticeable heavy rythms). Yorke attracts his fans with his great performance, his hypnotic vocals, the creative ideas of Jonny excite us and the band seem to be in its best shape ever.

Don’t forget to notice the brilliant marketing decision to offer the album for digital download with optional payment! And of course the album was a great commercial success!

Rolling Stones magazine writes “In Rainbows has uptempo guitar songs and moody acoustic ballads, full of headphone-tweaking sound effects. All of it rocks; none of it sounds like any other band on earth; it delivers an emotional punch that proves all other rock stars owe us an apology.” “Otherwise, the music is full of vividly collaborative sonic touches, from the Gary Numan synth-nightmare drones of “All I Need” and “House of Cards” to drummer Phil Selway’s surprisingly deft way with his brushes and woodblocks. No wasted moments, no weak tracks: just primo Radiohead.“

NME writes

for Reckoner: “Another highly orchestral number, this song pre-dates the ‘Hail To The Thief’ sessions and has been played live before. Thom Yorke’s voice sounds choir-like.“

for Videotape:  “The most highly anticipated new song. First played live in 2006, the song is minimal and sparse, build around Thom Yorke’s sombre guitar. Juddery drums and swirly effects kick in later in the song, but overall it remains an understated, tender number. Another song picked out by fans as a highlight.“

BBC says: “In Rainbows proves, once and for all that Radiohead still have the will and desire to not just weird us all out, but to make achingly, desperately beautiful music.” “So, big sighs of relief all round. In Rainbows is the sound of a band who effortlessly straddle the avant garde/popular divide, and also sound like they actually enjoy being themselves again.“

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