Review
**In Rainbows** by Radiohead is a mesmerizing masterpiece that showcases the band's ability to blend emotional depth with sonic innovation. Released in 2007, the album feels both intimate and expansive, balancing intricate arrangements with Thom Yorke's hauntingly vulnerable vocals. Songs like "Nude" and "All I Need" exude a quiet, aching beauty, while tracks like "15 Step" and "Reckoner" display a dynamic, rhythmic complexity. The lush production and carefully layered instrumentation create a warm, immersive soundscape that reveals new details with every listen. In Rainbows is a triumph of artistry and emotional resonance, cementing Radiohead's reputation as one of the most inventive and compelling bands of their time.
Info
*In Rainbows*, the seventh studio album by the British rock band Radiohead, was released on October 10, 2007, in the UK and October 10, 2007, in the US via their innovative "pay-what-you-want" online distribution model. It later received a physical release in the UK on December 31, 2007, and in the US on January 1, 2008. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the US Billboard 200. It was released under the XL Recordings label. *In Rainbows* was recorded in various locations, including Tottenham House in Wiltshire and Hox Studios in London. The album was produced by long-time Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich alongside the band.
Tracklisting
- 15 Step
- Bodysnatchers
- Nude
- Weird Fishes / Arpeggi
- All I Need
- Faust Arp
- Reckoner
- House Of Cards
- Jigsaw Falling Into Place
- Videotape