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The King of Limbs

RadioheadAudio CD
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (285 customer reviews)

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Radiohead is Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Philip Selway and Thom Yorke.

Radiohead's previous recordings have included 1993's Pablo Honey, 1995's The Bends, 1997's OK Computer (the tour for which was documented by the 1998 film Meeting People Is Easy), 2000's Kid A, 2001's Amnesiac, 2003's Hail To The Thief and In Rainbows, which was ... Read more in Amazon's Radiohead Store

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  • Audio CD (March 29, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: TBD Records
  • ASIN: B004NSULHM
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (285 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,500 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Bloom
2. Morning Mr Magpie
3. Little By Little
4. Feral
5. Lotus Flower
6. Codex
7. Give Up The Ghost
8. Separator

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1) Bloom
2) Morning Mr Magpie
3) Little By Little
4) Feral
5) Lotus Flower
6) Codex
7) Give Up The Ghost
8) Separator

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246 of 283 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yes it is atmospheric. This in no way resembles OK Computer or the Bends or any of their proper "rock" albums - but then Radiohead told us not to expect he same approach after Hail To The Thief. And what is the result of this new phase? I'd say it's better music to paint to than blasting in your car with the windows down (yet I do suggest blasting it loud or with so you can hear all of the subtle shifts and changes - it will kill you with a whisper) Most of these songs are centered around loops like Everything in It's Right Place, and from those initial loops other loops are borne, layers are added, drum loops become live drums, chanting begins and the record indeed ends up sounding both innovative as well as ancient as the King of Limbs' namesake - with different limbs of musical ideas twisting out into different directions. Clearly a bold thrust in a direction that they had only been tinkered with before (except if you don't count Yorke's the Eraser.)

This album feels like the follow up to the Eraser more than In Rainbows. The tracks on this album also has the feel of Radiohead's more interesting B-sides, which usually was the arena where they put their more experimental efforts and let themselves hand loose. In the case of this album, all the tracks feel like honest innovations, like the band is seeking new territory, and so in a way it feels like an album of b-sides which in my book is an excellent thing.

This review was originally written only after a few listens, however, after living with this album for a week here are my *personal* thoughts on the individual tracks;)

Bloom - a sonic welcome mat, with some surprises - the Yes-like synths over-arching like the Northern Lights are a nice effect. These are definitely sounds we've never heard from them.
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46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Be glad they never conform! April 14, 2011
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Definitely worth the wait!

Whenever I see or hear derisive commentary on Radiohead's latest release it lets me know that all is still well with one of the greatest bands in Rock history. Stravinsky provoked a riot when he premiered The Rite of Spring, in 1913, and we can all be thankful that his monumental work outlasted the collective breath of the naysayers. Be thankful that there are musicians like these today who refuse to conform to an agent, a producer, or even public opinion, as they stay true to themselves and defy all the forces that would work to package their genius into a nice tidy, market-ready box. All the notes were made ready hundreds of years ago, and the lines have been created, worn-out, and recreated time and again. I revel in the fact that this band still has what it takes to shock and stun a world that is largely jaded and programmed to the point of numbness.

So, you say, The King of Limbs is not your Radiohead? (Just like the New Coke wasn't the Old Coke) Well, I hope they will never be anyone's Radiohead.

If this were visual art, I might call it Impressionism, or Post-Impressionism. With those, you don't walk up too close to the canvas, or you'll only see the blobs of paint. Same thing here with KOL. Don't listen too closely at first; you might be turned off! But, give it a chance, and absorb it gradually. It is immensely rich stuff!
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67 of 85 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop listening to it February 19, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Got this about six hours ago and its been on repeat since. Can't stop listening to it. It reaches the end and I just have to hear it again. That's got to be a good sign, right? I guess, but on first listen I must say I was disappointed. I was expecting/hoping for some brave new mindblowing direction after nearly four years, something to turn popular music on it's ear, stop me in my tracks. This ain't it. But like most Radiohead records, it is a thing of beauty that grows more beautiful and intricate with each listen.

Like many other reviewers suggest, if you like Kid A onwards Radiohead then you will like this. Eventually. If you are longing for the days of Creep or even Paranoid Android, then you need to back away now before your feelings get hurt. But maybe instead you should decide to trust who Radiohead are now, crack your mind open a little and let them take you somewhere no other band can. Having been listening to this album for six straight hours that's what I would do.

Much as I like it though, I can't give The King of Limbs 5 stars. I believe Radiohead are well capable of producing a mindblowing, stop me in my tracks, rock record and until I get it I'm withholding the 5th star. I guess I'm one of the Paranoid Android crew after all.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It took two months to form an opinion on this one. April 19, 2011
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Radiohead is my favorite band. Ever. Kid A is my favorite album. Ever. So imagine my surprise that upon first listening to the King of Limbs, my reaction was one of confusion. I was left saying "Huh" instead of "WOW" like I did with In Rainbows. On initial listens, most of the songs sounded the same and the songs themselves just seemed to stay in one place. I thought I was all for Radiohead continuing to change directions and keep mixing things up, but at first I was disappointed with this one.

Today, I can tell you that I am not disappointed with this album and instead, I'm rather fond of it. Perhaps the best thing about Radiohead is how much stuff they have going on in their music. Ever since OK Computer, the band has put in more and more sonic layers, effects and whatever else they could find into their songs. Not to say that they do so randomly or without thought; quite the contrary. All of these things serve the songs and make them better.

I think this is why The King of Limbs was so hard to get into. It is by far the most dense album Radiohead has created. There may only be 8 songs on here, but there's a lot in those songs. At first it can be hard to latch onto something just because it's overwhelming. When I broke all of the elements down and focused, the album made sense.

Even if you don't like The King of Limbs as much as I do, it's more than worth the $6 price tag to check in with the best band working today. Just make sure you give it your time and attention.

EDIT 8/14/12: Bumped to five stars because this is the album I've listened to the most in the last year and a half and I love it more every time I give it a spin.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just saw "Radiohead: the King of Limbs" on Palladium Tv and WOW
So different from the Radiohead I have known, and I LOVE it, love it, love it. I cannot tell you why in coherent, musical terms, I can only say their music grabbed me in a way... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Belle
4.0 out of 5 stars its ok, its still radiohead
Not as good as the previous album, but its still good music. if you're a fan, definitely worth listening to.
Published 15 days ago by Edward Benitez
2.0 out of 5 stars NOT SURE..
KING OF LIMBS IS RADIOHEAD'S NEW ALBUM AUTOMATICALLY I GET EXCITED FOR A NEW RELEASE FROM MY FAVORITE BANDS, AND RADIOHEAD BEING ONE OF COURSE I HAD TO GET IT. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MUSICFAN89
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Radiohead album!
That's right! Now before you angrily start the circulation of OK Computer biased hate on this review, I ask you to step back and read what I have to say. Read more
Published 2 months ago by TG
3.0 out of 5 stars Radiohead - A Tough One For Me
I have listened to this album multiple times in the hope that it would grow on me more with additional exposure, but I have to be honest that of the Radiohead albums that I own,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steven Sly
1.0 out of 5 stars What Used to Be...
It's hard to imagine this came out of the same band that made "The Bends" and "OK Computer". It's such a shame that such musical talent goes to waste on an album like this. Read more
Published 3 months ago by W. Dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars thankyou seller
I bought a record player mainly because i wanted to listen to radiohead on records. I'm not too into this album though. Hopefully their next one will be better
Published 4 months ago by christopher jones
1.0 out of 5 stars Is Radiohead done?
There comes a time in every artists' career when they run out of ideas. Similar to an athlete on our favorite team, it's difficult to believe that there may a limit to the talent... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mud Pyramid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
I enjoy different types of music and this was a must have for my collection. If you like this genre of music you will enjoy this album.
Published 4 months ago by jaeusu
5.0 out of 5 stars Radiohead! King of Limbs
I only just realized that besides being Radiohead!, this album had been released on my birthday! No Wonder it's soo Awesome! HA!* I really don't get the average reviews... Read more
Published 5 months ago by dollsandmagic
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