So, the new Radiohead is out today. I paid 5 pounds at inrainbows.com. Something like 12 bucks? Seems fair. Only, I am a little disappointed. I got home from the Scout Niblett show at about 1:15 am (I was the last one standing, CG, LP, C&S left before the end) to find the access code in my inbox. I HAD to downoad right away and listen.One of the things I always liked about Radiohead (esp. the recent stuff) is that they always seemed to be breaking new ground, trying new approaches and angles. With 'In Rainbows,' that doesn't seem to be the case. More of those electronic beats. A few tunes even hearken back to the 90's rock Radiohead (you know, an actual live drum kit?). Just nothing new.
Now, this is only a cursory listen. It just came out today, after all. And, it's still better than a lot of the shit that masquerades as music these days. I had just hoped for a little more.
Have any thoughts? Comment here, I'm curious if I'm way off base here...
1 comment:
I think as much as I'm loving it (A big thank you OPB for being in fund-drive at the moment = constant replay on the CD player when I'm too lazy to plug in the iPod) I have to agree. It's not exactly a new sound. Some tracks remind me of the Bends or OK Computer, some actually make me think Coldplay, U2, and Pearl Jam. As a gift the price can't be beat and I think $12-15 for an album is about right. I know you were hoping it'd go in more of an electronic direction but I really am loving it. Took me awhile to warm up to the first two tracks but it's yummy good.
PS, appreciate the grammar explanation!
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