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Eighth studio album by the critically acclaimed alternative rock group. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the album was announced just five days before its release and includes the track 'Lotus Flower'.
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40 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been listening to this album more or less constantly since it's release, and was interested to hear what others thought of it. I was a little sad to see people giving it poor reviews, so I thought I would add my two-penneth in. I think there are enough reviews giving song by song synopsis for me not to add to them so here goes!
This album reminds me of the Kid A/Amnesiac era.I find it extremely soothing oddly, and when trying to listen to other music, I keep finding myself coming back to it, and discovering new bits each time.Listening on headphones you can get a real sense of the marvelous use of sounds. In particular where Thom is using his voice as a instrument in itself, even using breaths as percussion. Many songs have a mantra feel to them, and a warmth that I really liked. I think I will be listening to this album for a long time.
This album reminds me of the Kid A/Amnesiac era.I find it extremely soothing oddly, and when trying to listen to other music, I keep finding myself coming back to it, and discovering new bits each time.Listening on headphones you can get a real sense of the marvelous use of sounds. In particular where Thom is using his voice as a instrument in itself, even using breaths as percussion. Many songs have a mantra feel to them, and a warmth that I really liked. I think I will be listening to this album for a long time.
25 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By leolos
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It may be a strange thing to say, but you have to say that the majority of criticism levelled at Radiohead stems from the fact that they have set such high standards for themselves. Listeners (including myself) expect so much from them, as we all know what their capable of producing.
I have listened to the album about five or so times now, and all I can say is that I find it sublime. All the tracks flow into each other with an ease that is so pleasing to listen to.
I've heard it often said that Radiohead veer unto the realms of pretension with their so called experimental musings. I beg to differ. Beneath all the button twiddling, there is still that undeniable sense of beautiful melody.
Nobody sounds like Radiohead, because no one can.
I love this album, and I for one am thankful for their continued existence.
I have listened to the album about five or so times now, and all I can say is that I find it sublime. All the tracks flow into each other with an ease that is so pleasing to listen to.
I've heard it often said that Radiohead veer unto the realms of pretension with their so called experimental musings. I beg to differ. Beneath all the button twiddling, there is still that undeniable sense of beautiful melody.
Nobody sounds like Radiohead, because no one can.
I love this album, and I for one am thankful for their continued existence.
24 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Strange release this. In agreement with the majority of reviewers here that the first 4 tracks are a challenge and the last 4 tracks are very pleasant indeed. So to the first 4 tracks. The opener Bloom sounds almost awkward to listen to, but after about 10 or so listens, it's charms start to slowly unravel. Morning Mr Magpie has quite a nice recurring guitar riff but doesn't seem to go anywhere. Little By Little is the track that isn't really grabbing me at all (too sinister and not enough melody for me) and Feral is OK but would be filler on any other Radiohead album. The last 4 tracks are great. Lotus Flower is the most immediate song on this collection and is a true Radiohead classic. Codex is a beautiful piano-led ballad which Radiohead do so well. The last 2 tracks Give Up The Ghost and Separator almost sound too relaxed initially but are real growers. By the time you reach the end, you're thinking is that it? But on the plus side, the album never outstays it's welcome (like Pablo Honey and Hail To The Thief). Can't really compare this to In Rainbows (which was so much more immediate, tuneful and song-based) but you get the feeling that Radiohead almost wanted this CD to be a low profile release.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Favourite Radiohead Album After a Few Listens!
You need to give this album a chance. IT WILL GROW ON YOU.
2 Years or so after it's release it's become my favourite album after absolutely hating it the first couple of... Read more
2 Years or so after it's release it's become my favourite album after absolutely hating it the first couple of... Read more
Published 7 days ago by MrFuzzyChristian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still going strong
Radiohead are a brilliant group and I think everyone should own at least one Radiohead album, and why not this one.
Published 3 months ago by Kat Mordue
5.0 out of 5 stars
The king of limbs cd
Plays great, didn't come with a plastic case but not important as wasn't bought as a gift.
Arrived well packaged + quick delivery = happy customer!
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Arrived well packaged + quick delivery = happy customer!
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Published 3 months ago by miteypony
4.0 out of 5 stars
A lot to take in but ... it DOES grow on you!
When I first heard this album I was shocked as to the transformation of their style -(being as I was only familiar with their first 3 albums which I loved and having not heard any... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure brilliance
It was a xmas present for my daughter who went to see Radiohead last October in Manchester and said they were brilliant, couldn't get this album at HMV so went straight onto to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dianne Thornborrow
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Album of 2 Halves - 4.5 Stars
The King of Limbs certainly feels like a fresh start for Radiohead.
The title of this review refers to 2 Halves, and I say so because the first 4 tracks sound... Read more
The title of this review refers to 2 Halves, and I say so because the first 4 tracks sound... Read more
Published 5 months ago by S.E. Haughton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact, disjointed, fantastic
Short but brilliant - some of Radioheads best work to date. Each piece is tightly focused, with less of the (pleasant) meandering of some of the previous albums.
Published 6 months ago by kaossity
4.0 out of 5 stars
Radiohead - The King of Limbs
So, 'The King of Limbs'. Strange release, but that's not surprising considering its Radiohead. I disagree with people when they say the first half of the album is a challenge. Read more
Published 13 months ago by startinggun
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disjointed and Indistinct
King of Limbs has only 8 songs on it, which suggests that those 8 songs form a strong whole. Sadly, they don't. KOL is probably Radiohead's weakest release. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Atli Hafsteinsson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Just so bad and I wanted it to be good!
This album is just so dis-appointing, it just sounds like them hitting musical instruments in no order. Its so far away from The Bends and Kid A.
Published 14 months ago by Ben
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