Radiohead - In Rainbows

Do you remember where you were when you first heard the news? I do. I was sitting at my computer, looking at the internet. When I first read about it, my heart sank. I thought it was a joke. I HOPED it was a joke. But alas, it was true; Radiohead would be releasing a new album soon.

That was two years ago.

You may be wondering why I am reviewing this album so late and not doing something, you know, more recent. Well fuck you.

The album starts off with "15 Step", its only distinguishable feature being the fact that it is not in 4/4 time, which automatically makes it really special and interesting. Thom Yorke is in top form here, his voice and melodies both dull and aimless as ever. "Bodysnatchers" shows the band going back to their roots for a bit, returning to U2 cover band status. When asked by an interviewer why the song sounds like some bullshit from an iPod commercial, Thom Yorke replied with "Well Bono has always been my inspiration," "AND THE EDGE IS MY HERO I BASICALLY RIPPED OFF HIS PLAYING COMPLETELY FOR THIS SONG" chimed in Radiohead guitarist Jimmy Greenewoode.

Next is "Nude." At this point, I am noticing that the sound quality of this record is less-than-desirable. Could this be because they did not have the help of major record labels keeping their stuff from sounding like garbage? Or was it because I was listening to the whole thing on youtube on my laptop with the busted sound card? Sure, it may be the latter, but bad quality doesn't make things boring, and this song is fucking boring.

I'm actually not going to finish listening to this album. It's really pretty shitty.

Score:
2.1