Radiohead is one of those bands that never disappoints. I remember standing in line at midnight at that record store on 24th and Guadalupe when Radiohead's "Hail to the Theif" was released in 2003. When "In Rainbows" was released, I was waiting like thousands of other fans, in front of my computer for the green light to download the album.
Aside from the history making method of releasing "In Rainbows" to the public, the album is a refreshingly beautiful piece of Radiohead's progression. Earlier albums like "Kid A" and "OK Computer" exhibit Radiohead's experimental side with songs full of computer generated sounds and effects. "Hail to the Thief" met a perfect balance between crazy sounds and the use of more traditional instruments like piano.
"In Rainbows" is a welcomed change of pace. Softer, lighter, calmer, eyes-closed beautiful. The first song, "15 Step" makes starting the CD an energizing few seconds with a choppy electric beat and Thom Yorke's quick vocals which then smoothes out into a soft, comfortably hummable tune. Songs like "Bodysnatchers" and "Jigsaw Falling into Place," stand out with a faster pace at the beginning and end of the album. The ones that really suck you in are the bass-heavy songs "Nude" and "All I Need." These somber songs of love and god-knows-what remind listeners how intensely heartfelt Radiohead's material can feel (last 60 seconds of "All I Need"). "Reckoner" stands alone as the album's most beautiful sonnet. Light instrumentals, a maraca and Yorke's sweet, smooth vocals form the cornerstone to this dazzling song that just might make you cry. Almost every song on this album deserves your close attention. Once started from the beginning, "In Rainbows" will keep you in a delightful trance until the very end.
2 comments:
don't you mean never disappoints?
yes thank you
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