A Moon Shaped Pool
by Radiohead
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: May 8, 2016
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  1. CoreyGaze
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Incredible, haunting, devastating, sublime. Everything I hoped for and goes straight to my top 3 radiohead albums. As a songwriter I find this collection of songs both incredibly inspiring and also intimidating. Well done Radiohead, you have done it again.
  2. AlexWaterwalk
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Too soon to tell if it's their best. Yet, I already know that it was worth the wait.
    A Moon Shaped Pool is lightyears ahead of The King Of Limbs, and Radiohead find again there the level they had achieved at their peak (1997-2007).
    Burn The Witch, Daydreaming, Decks Dark and The Present Tense are the album's most beautiful song, while True Love Waits might simply become the band's    Too soon to tell if it's their best. Yet, I already know that it was worth the wait.
    A Moon Shaped Pool is lightyears ahead of The King Of Limbs, and Radiohead find again there the level they had achieved at their peak (1997-2007).

    Burn The Witch, Daydreaming, Decks Dark and The Present Tense are the album's most beautiful song, while True Love Waits might simply become the band's greatest track. Radiohead have managed to surprise everyone again, in a good way, which I started doubting they could do after their last effort in 2011.

    Thanks Radiohead for still being there and at your best !    … Expand
  3. Ceccon
    May 9, 2016
    10
    O album está incrível! Mudou um pouco do "habitual", porém continua fantástico. Para fãs (assim como eu) a primeira escuta você já se encanta logo de cara, pois as primeiras músicas são incrivelmente "gostosas" de serem ouvidas. Já para quem ainda não conhece o trabalho deles, procurem entender que a banda tem trabalhos e fases diferentes, não é sempre a mesma coisa, por tanto, se foremO album está incrível! Mudou um pouco do "habitual", porém continua fantástico. Para fãs (assim como eu) a primeira escuta você já se encanta logo de cara, pois as primeiras músicas são incrivelmente "gostosas" de serem ouvidas. Já para quem ainda não conhece o trabalho deles, procurem entender que a banda tem trabalhos e fases diferentes, não é sempre a mesma coisa, por tanto, se forem ouvir esse album e depois ouvirem outros mais antigos, não se assustem. THOM YORKE para presidente NOW!… Expand
  4. isatxe
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Is a very great album, very contemporenean, and orchestrator, amazing arrengements!! But is not a perfect album in global, for me two songs (Identikit & Ful Stop) can be out of the album, this two songs are the most guitar songs, and is better getting and more acustic, clasical, minimal orchestrator album, this two songs remember more to Amnesiac/Hail to the Thief, and is not necessary forIs a very great album, very contemporenean, and orchestrator, amazing arrengements!! But is not a perfect album in global, for me two songs (Identikit & Ful Stop) can be out of the album, this two songs are the most guitar songs, and is better getting and more acustic, clasical, minimal orchestrator album, this two songs remember more to Amnesiac/Hail to the Thief, and is not necessary for make a more innovaion album....And adding Spectre, and making any changes in the tracklist, then we get an amazing contemporanean album!! This is not an band album, you don't will see any simil to From the Basement of this album.

    Here you have, lisent this order an opin!!

    1. Burn the Witch
    2. Present Tense
    3. Glass Eyes
    4. Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief
    5. Spectre
    6. Daydreaming
    7. Decks Dark
    8. Desert Island Disk
    9. The Numbers
    10. true Love Waits    … Expand
  5. dro
    May 10, 2016
    10
    As a longtime Radiohead fan, AMSP is exactly what I was hoping for, but was afraid the band could never accomplish at this point in their career. However, they exceeded expectations again. This album is their best work since Kid A and includes some of their best songs to date, including Ful Stop, Present Tense, Glass Eyes, and The Numbers.
  6. baian
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Give this album the necessary plays and it's beauty will eventually sucker punch you in the gut. This is up there with their best. How this band continues to evolve their sound and produce such amazing albums is beyond me.
  7. hugey
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Everything it promised and more. I was moved to tears by the singles and the full album, as usual, will take weeks or months to digest fully. This makes it even harder to rate their work by installation. Breathtaking, beautiful, orchestral. Sets the benchmark for a new era of Radiohead and music at large.
  8. lubor108
    May 10, 2016
    10
    The more you hear the album, the better the music is. Profound layers of a perfect sound, no rush, slow and clear tones. This is a future of music even if it means the end of rock'n'roll.
  9. DanielT
    May 11, 2016
    10
    I am completely surprised by this album. I knew they were going to come out with something that I have never heard before, but this just blew me away. I am a huge fan of the band, and have been for upwards of a 2 decades. I had high hopes, and they were exceeded. Definitely one of their most complete sounding albums.
  10. telomerase
    May 11, 2016
    10
    radiohead's most successful experiment of musical genre assimilation that it's been attempting since 2003's hail to the thief, with an added orchestral-folk direction . more thrilling, varied, and musically and emotionally complex than in rainbows. big win.
  11. jamboree
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Beautiful, subtle, dark and haunting are all apt adjectives to describe this album. I am left speechless by how powerful the overall production is. The songs are heavily layered with guitars, pianos, and various orchestral elements. Nigel Godrich, informally known as the "sixth member", deserves major props for his work here. The pace/tempo of the whole album may seem a little slow atBeautiful, subtle, dark and haunting are all apt adjectives to describe this album. I am left speechless by how powerful the overall production is. The songs are heavily layered with guitars, pianos, and various orchestral elements. Nigel Godrich, informally known as the "sixth member", deserves major props for his work here. The pace/tempo of the whole album may seem a little slow at first, but it will surely grow on you with repeated listens. It takes a while to fully digest but it is well worth the reward. "Decks Dark", "identikit", "The Numbers", and "Present Tense" are my personal highlights. It is best listened to on quality headphones relaxing in a quiet space (I am using Sennheiser HD 595's)… Expand
  12. dherrerap
    May 12, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece, the instrumentations and the orquestation is pretty amazing, it complements with the voice of thom in a incredible way. Daydreaming, Idiotik, The numbers are incredible tracks.
  13. thenarrowland
    May 13, 2016
    10
    C'è la solita, magnificente produzione di Nigel Godrich, stratificata e profonda, che riesce a rendere il passaggio più semplice un pozzo di luce. C'è il talento avantgarde in continua espansione di Jonny Greenwood, che qui crea alcuni degli arazzi orchestrali più belli che si siano mai ascoltati in un disco pop/rock. C'è il lato cantautorale di Yorke, che con poche pennellate dipingeC'è la solita, magnificente produzione di Nigel Godrich, stratificata e profonda, che riesce a rendere il passaggio più semplice un pozzo di luce. C'è il talento avantgarde in continua espansione di Jonny Greenwood, che qui crea alcuni degli arazzi orchestrali più belli che si siano mai ascoltati in un disco pop/rock. C'è il lato cantautorale di Yorke, che con poche pennellate dipinge canzoni cristalline e intense, mai complesse e mai banali, con testi sempre aperti alle più disparate intrepretazioni; il comparto ritmico, sullo sfondo rispetto al passato, non è mai comunque banale o trascurato. Quindi: è un disco dei Radiohead. Quello che a questo giro è diverso, è la tipologia di emozioni espresse. Sembra che, costantemente come sono alla ricerca di qualcosa di grande, i Radiohead si siano finalmente lasciati alle spalle l'angoscia esistenziale che finora ha caratterizzato, in modalità espressive di volta in volta rinnovate, tutta la loro produzione. Per la prima volta, ciò che rimane è una nuda, struggente malinconia, un senso di calma accettazione, un'attenzione più per le sfumature, le piccole cose che la catarsi dirompente di canzoni come Karma Police, How to Disappear Completely, All I Need, Separator. Ma non assomiglia affatto a un punto di arrivo. Per Thom Yorke e compagnia, il cammino prosegue. E il bello sta proprio nel non avere la più pallida idea di quali lande toccheranno la prossima volta.… Expand
  14. EladFleeb
    May 13, 2016
    10
    A Moon Shaped pool is the sum of what Radiohead have been building up towards with their past few Albums,
    In the form of what sounds like a relaxed, Well recorded jam session inside a Tornado, It blends edgy and romantic very well and creates a cohesive atmosphere to this beautifully written and sung songs.
  15. LustWonder
    May 14, 2016
    10
    After being a bit disappointed with TKOL, I thought maybe Radiohead were starting to lose their spark. Boy, was I wrong. This album hit me like a ton of bricks. I loved the single at first listen. Burn the Witch is captivating as is its music video. Daydreaming is even better! And the music video for that one is directed by none other than Paul Thomas Anderson. The entire album is aAfter being a bit disappointed with TKOL, I thought maybe Radiohead were starting to lose their spark. Boy, was I wrong. This album hit me like a ton of bricks. I loved the single at first listen. Burn the Witch is captivating as is its music video. Daydreaming is even better! And the music video for that one is directed by none other than Paul Thomas Anderson. The entire album is a highlight and it's a cohesive and beautifully constructed. I would be devastated to learn if this was indeed their last album as a group, but if it is then they ended on a high note.… Expand
  16. le_chiffre
    May 12, 2016
    9
    I'll be honest - I wasn't too impressed the first time I heard the album. But like so many other radiohead albums, once the tracks start to 'click' - you get completely absorbed by the atmosphere. Thom sounds as great as usual, but Ed's brilliance really shines through in this album.
  17. seththewolf
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Far far more superior than The King of Limbs, this feels like In Rainbows and Kid A had a kid and the result is a beautiful and moody album that has just the right amount of everything that Radiohead is known for, this album exceeds expectations and you won't be disappointed
  18. buginthegrass
    May 9, 2016
    10
    First time being a fan of Radiohead before an album release and A Moon Shaped Pool definitely lived up to the hype. One of the most beautiful albums I have heard and I still need to give it more time to completely sink in.
  19. Oceanlight
    May 8, 2016
    10
    A creative tour de force that far exceeds expectation! It is amazing – and dare I say it – a masterpiece. Radiohead have reached another pinnacle of highest achievement.
  20. Blooky
    May 15, 2016
    9
    This album is Radiohead exploring some different branches and styles of their oeuvre. But still there's a distinct Radiohead feel to this album and it's as good and impressive as we can possibly get from a 30-years old band with already flawless history.
  21. raul7legend
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Radiohead always seems to do it right. Their new effort - A Moon Shaped Pool, doesn't break grounds like their previous albums (e.g Kid A), instead it takes a more accessible and orchestral direction - and it’s wonderful.
  22. delaseal
    May 10, 2016
    10
    This is actually, objectively better than Lemonade, by the way. On "A Moon Shaped Pool" Radiohead delivers a set of dreamy, lush chamber pop/art rock/electronic songs acting as a natural stepping stone from their past two full length works, "In Rainbows", and "The King of Limbs".

    Progressive, slowly unraveling song structures give way to subtle, detailed production, a seamless    This is actually, objectively better than Lemonade, by the way. On "A Moon Shaped Pool" Radiohead delivers a set of dreamy, lush chamber pop/art rock/electronic songs acting as a natural stepping stone from their past two full length works, "In Rainbows", and "The King of Limbs".

    Progressive, slowly unraveling song structures give way to subtle, detailed production, a seamless juxtaposition of organic, lavish strings and orchestration and calmly glitching electronic manipulations makes for one of the most genuine, heartfelt Radiohead albums to date, and certainly one of the most fulfilling listening experiences of the year so far.    … Expand
  23. chancellorpink
    May 8, 2016
    7
    Just finished listening to the whole thing, and it is elegant and beautiful. Not a lot of guitars. I think the direction of the album is totally a product of Jonny Greenwood's new career as the main composer for Paul Thomas Anderson's films, which is a good thing if you love evocative and lush music, as I do, but also a bit disappointing if you're missing some of that Radiohead guitarJust finished listening to the whole thing, and it is elegant and beautiful. Not a lot of guitars. I think the direction of the album is totally a product of Jonny Greenwood's new career as the main composer for Paul Thomas Anderson's films, which is a good thing if you love evocative and lush music, as I do, but also a bit disappointing if you're missing some of that Radiohead guitar sound from 12-15 years ago, as I also am. B+, but possible A after a few more listens. Although I will still be reaching first for my Sigur Ros bottle when I am in the mood for this kind of drink.… Expand
  24. kylo_zen
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Not only is this the best Radiohead album, I can say without hyperbole that this may be the greatest album of all time. The boys have outdone themselves.
  25. chidime
    May 9, 2016
    9
    A good album. Very atmospheric and melodic. This is my first Radiohead album listen so I love that it sounds exactly like what I'd imagined Radiohead sounded like, but at the same time sounds different from snippets and single songs I've heard previously from Radiohead, whilst still sounding modern and fresh. Big ups Radiohead, and good job! This is why you guys are legends even in thisA good album. Very atmospheric and melodic. This is my first Radiohead album listen so I love that it sounds exactly like what I'd imagined Radiohead sounded like, but at the same time sounds different from snippets and single songs I've heard previously from Radiohead, whilst still sounding modern and fresh. Big ups Radiohead, and good job! This is why you guys are legends even in this day and age.

    Fave track is of course: Burn The Witch. Love the video as well.    … Expand
  26. diehardperu
    May 8, 2016
    10
    This album can easily get a 10, it will be remembered as one of the best albums of this decade, and, why not, of the XXI century. Some songs take me to an unknown atmosphere.
  27. BKM
    May 26, 2016
    5
    The most disappointing quality of Radiohead's latest album is how boring the whole thing is. This band has had many superlatives applied to them over their career, but dull has never been one. The opening track, Burn the Witch, sets the bar high for what is to follow. But after that song ends, the rest of the material is slow and lifeless. Radiohead have reached the point where theyThe most disappointing quality of Radiohead's latest album is how boring the whole thing is. This band has had many superlatives applied to them over their career, but dull has never been one. The opening track, Burn the Witch, sets the bar high for what is to follow. But after that song ends, the rest of the material is slow and lifeless. Radiohead have reached the point where they can no longer get by on their name alone. They need a jolt of creative infusion.… Expand
  28. jimmypowder
    May 11, 2016
    9
    The best album since Kid A and Ok Computer , Radiohead adds layers of sound but with a different take.

    Where OK computer was rock oriented, Kid A electronica oriented , Heart Shaped Pool focuses on classical and chill music with plenty od musical layers to make any Radiohead fan proud. This album is a masterpiece ,plain and simple. As an aside , I saw Radiohead with my wife in a    The best album since Kid A and Ok Computer , Radiohead adds layers of sound but with a different take.

    Where OK computer was rock oriented, Kid A electronica oriented , Heart Shaped Pool focuses on classical and chill music with plenty od musical layers to make any Radiohead fan proud.

    This album is a masterpiece ,plain and simple.

    As an aside , I saw Radiohead with my wife in a raging rainstorm on Mothers Day , the same day this album was released. The In Rainbows tour. One of the best concerts I ever saw , though I was very cold and wet.    … Expand
  29. 15Step
    May 9, 2016
    9
    Así es, una crítica en español (Raro en metacritic)
    Como seguidor de esta banda hace tanto tiempo, realmente no me sorprende que hagan cada vez algo totalmente diferente al álbum pasado, es algo que sin lugar a dudas uno debe acostumbrarse si le gusta esta peculiar banda, A Moon Shaped Pool es sin duda una muestra de lo mencionado, no tiene todos los loops de The King Of Limbs ni la    Así es, una crítica en español (Raro en metacritic)
    Como seguidor de esta banda hace tanto tiempo, realmente no me sorprende que hagan cada vez algo totalmente diferente al álbum pasado, es algo que sin lugar a dudas uno debe acostumbrarse si le gusta esta peculiar banda, A Moon Shaped Pool es sin duda una muestra de lo mencionado, no tiene todos los loops de The King Of Limbs ni la elegancia y armonía de In Rainbows, suena y se siente como algo diferente pero de alguna forma uno sabe que este material esta hecho por Radiohead, aun se siente ahí.
    El equilibrio casi perfecto entre instrumentos, efectos, percusiones y la voz de Yorke hacen a este álbum quizás... solo quizás uno de los mejores del año (Lo mismo se me esta yendo de las manos y me emocione por que soy seguidor, las cosas como son) convirtiendolo de igual forma en uno de los mejores de la banda, ya veo a los fans gritando "Esto no suena a Radiohead" Lo que ellos no entienden es que... Radiohead jamás sonará igual de un EP a otro, es algo a lo que deben aferrarse si es que les gusta tanto esta banda. El cambio no es bueno ni malo, solo no es lo mismo. En general este álbum no llega al "Obra maestra" pero sin duda es un muy buen compilado, muy completo y bastante placentero de escuchar, y como es de esperarse de Radiohead, un material de calidad y una extraña forma de distribución.    … Expand
  30. reinbow
    May 10, 2016
    9
    Fine album.Stand out tracks are "Ful Stop" "Present Tense" "Day Dreaming" "True Love Waits" and "Identikit".
    Like most of the Radiohead albums it will grow on u after each listen.The best part of the album is the intro of "Ful stop" which completely changes the flow of the album.
  31. cfc38
    May 15, 2016
    8
    A classical album made for pop culture! This album stands still not inviting anyone in, with those who want to explore it have to dive deep into its murky waters only to find, after a couple of listens, a pot of gold at the bottom..
  32. YT_Guyyy
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    Simply said this album is a somber masterpiece. It is hard to make a slower sadder album without doing it wrong. Hell, Coldplay have been doing that for years (just a bit of banter Coldplay are actually pretty OK). Some might argue that this album is a little weak, but to that I say that yes, at points it is rather lacking in sound, but that's always in the end or beginning of a song whereSimply said this album is a somber masterpiece. It is hard to make a slower sadder album without doing it wrong. Hell, Coldplay have been doing that for years (just a bit of banter Coldplay are actually pretty OK). Some might argue that this album is a little weak, but to that I say that yes, at points it is rather lacking in sound, but that's always in the end or beginning of a song where you just soak up the sadness and wait for more.

    I would say that this is in my opinion album of the year. Though I don't listen to much new music so my opinion's a little invalid in that particular matter.    … Expand
  33. T-Racks
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Simply fantastic......................................................................................................................................
  34. scotspikey
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Wow. Unusually for a radiohead album, first listen is enough. Its beautiful. Worth the wait. now, will you please do a proper tour so we can all get to see you?
  35. Rafa
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Listening for the first time I liked it too, much more so than I imagined, because although good, the first two sounds not thrilled me so much. Overall has the identity of the band, especially after In Rainbows. I think Amok and Tomorrow's Modern Boxes were important to the Thom decide the path that would take this record. Thank you, Thom.
  36. Finalxz
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Is a Radiohead Album for Radiohead Lovers, if the band doesn't get your taste before, this is no gonna make you like them. thath been say Radiohead music works in another level.
  37. MEEEE
    May 8, 2016
    10
    All the years of wait and silence were worth it. Radiohead does it again by delivering a masterpiece. This weird, genre mixture album thing is certainly going to mark their name in yet another decade.
  38. nitz_em
    May 8, 2016
    10
    When we finally thought that there could not be another record like Kid A/OK Computer, Radiohead proved us wrong. They did it again.
    This is by far their most melodic album. It sounds like Amnesiac, but is definitely better than even In Rainbows or maybe Kid A.
    Best tracks include Decks Dark, The Numbers, Identikit, Burn The Witch, True Love Waits, Daydreaming, Ful Stop. And there is no    When we finally thought that there could not be another record like Kid A/OK Computer, Radiohead proved us wrong. They did it again.
    This is by far their most melodic album. It sounds like Amnesiac, but is definitely better than even In Rainbows or maybe Kid A.
    Best tracks include Decks Dark, The Numbers, Identikit, Burn The Witch, True Love Waits, Daydreaming, Ful Stop.
    And there is no track you'll dislike.
    Easily, this album can be the best of 2010s, maybe this century till date.    … Expand
  39. Rob1986
    May 9, 2016
    6
    It's slow, it lacks the rushes of emotion that are present on the great radiohead albums. There is some subtlety that might allow it to grow on you, but this album and TKOL make me think that the run of great Radiohead albums is over. People change over time which means a bands chemistry also has to change. I'm still hoping for another great album sometime in the future, but it didn'tIt's slow, it lacks the rushes of emotion that are present on the great radiohead albums. There is some subtlety that might allow it to grow on you, but this album and TKOL make me think that the run of great Radiohead albums is over. People change over time which means a bands chemistry also has to change. I'm still hoping for another great album sometime in the future, but it didn't happen this time.… Expand
  40. revillo
    May 17, 2016
    5
    New Radiohead is languishing and sentimental. I still dig the drummer in this band, but man the orchestrations are so moody you'd think they were ripped from the soundtrack to some new age Donnie Darko ripoff. Thom Yorke's voice continues it's descent into wispy exhalations even as he attempts to make some "normal" sounding music stealing AM radio hooks on tracks like Decks Dark.New Radiohead is languishing and sentimental. I still dig the drummer in this band, but man the orchestrations are so moody you'd think they were ripped from the soundtrack to some new age Donnie Darko ripoff. Thom Yorke's voice continues it's descent into wispy exhalations even as he attempts to make some "normal" sounding music stealing AM radio hooks on tracks like Decks Dark.

    Overall, it's the sound of a band showing up to work, delivering some fan service, showing no particularly enthusiasm for the process, and calling it a night with half baked ideas. Little orchestral touches here and there add some emotion, but Ful Stop is the only track worth listening to in its entirety.

    In Rainbows was the band's best, largely because it came from a band in a good place, happy to share their art, and not on the precipice of wrist-slitting disaffection / numbness.    … Expand
  41. exodus9237
    May 26, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited almost three weeks to write this. It is always a slow process to enjoy a Radiohead album. I remember clearly how I was being impressed song by song by albums like Kid A and Ok Computer, even In Rainbows is not a love-it-in-the-first-listen kind of deal, but after a while, they sink in, and they are rewarding.

    However A Moon Shaped Pool is different for me. Is the first time I live the complete process of a new Radiohead album. I did it a little with The King of Limbs, but I started listening Radiohead in a serious way only a year before that album arrived, so is not the same. The anticipation, the rumors, the announcements, the new songs, the singles, the videos, etc.. By the time the live streaming in BBC radio, I was exactly in the place the whole thing wanted me to be in. And I enjoyed it.

    I can't explain exactly what I felt when I heard Burn The Witch. I was amazed. First because I build up ideas of the sound of the new album in my head and the song had nothing to do with them and also because it was fresh without being exactly new. And Daydreaming, well, this song was another matter completely. This time it sounded more like what I was imagining but it still had a uniqueness that only Radiohead can give it.

    Now, in the context of the album these two songs are part of a much bigger thing, and is curious that they are the openers, of course is more curious that the songs in the album are in alphabetic order. That is only part of the mysticism that surrounds the album. Things like the fact that many of these songs have been played live before, and Thom Yorke's relationship status only contribute to this matter, and make A Moon Shaped Pool more interesting.

    In the following songs, Decks Dark and Desert Island Disk, something is present that was somewhat unexpected: acoustic guitar. It becomes an important element throughout the album as the orchestral arrangements made by Jonny Greenwood, but of course not as amazing as those are. The reason why I mention this is to remark that Radiohead do changes things a little bit here, but not with new things, both elements, acoustic guitars and orchestral arrangements, have been present in almost every album in the band's history, and that is what makes them special in this album, they are familiar. We are used to Radiohead changing the formula and trying new and exciting things, and although in many ways they do so here, this album does not bring something completely new to the table.

    Is curious how the songs that most resemble the last album are separated by one that does not. Ful Stop is a kind of upbeat song, with an amazing rhythm section that only gets better as the song progresses. Then a sudden break. Glass Eyes is a beautiful ballad that rips through your heart discussing anxiety in a usual Radiohead way. And then comes Identikit. The first time I heard that song was in 2012, a year after The King of Limbs, live in Mexico City. It was, of course, unexpected but exciting and at the moment I was like: Ok, let's enjoy this, whatever this is. How could I now that a studio version was going to be released four years later? And let me tell you, is great. One of the bests in the album, I don't really remember the live version, but I know it is the same song. That Jonny Greenwood solo is perfect and for me, one of the best moments in the album.

    Later, with The Numbers, Radiohead returns to the kind of folk-rock that appeared in tracks 3 and 4. But let me tell you, The Numbers is also one of my favourites. I, as many people, watch the video where Thom Yorke debuted this song in Paris, then called Silent Spring, it was just beautiful and the fact that he said halfway through the song: 'This is Jonny's bit..." could only meant that it was going to appear in this LP. It's perfect, the string arrangements (obviously), the voice and the lyrics, they are obvious but general, not in a vague way so you can give them the meaning you want and they remain powerful.

    Then, Present Tense and (yeah, I know) Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Thief, are, not bad, but weak. They are only like a reminder of the great idea that is this album. I still like them though.

    Finally, True Love Waits. I know this song exists since I know Radiohead, and the acoustic live version we all know, was not that special to me until last year, that I dived deeply into their b-sides. There it was, a beautiful ballad without a studio version that sounded great just like it was. Until now. This studio version can sound like another piano love ballad, (yes piano!) But is not. It's still heart-breaking, and haunting, and Thom's voice sounds painful and sad. That is, after all, how the album sounds in general. I heard somewhere that this is not an album to party or to listen with friends, of course not, A Moon Shaped Pool is an album to be with, to pay attention to, and that way you will get the most of it, as only a Radiohead album can give you.    … Expand
  42. HJohnson1
    May 8, 2016
    10
    A Moon Shaped Pool is easily one of the best albums that Radiohead has released to date. The heavy use of string instrumentation elevates the piece while still keeping it accessible to newcomers. "Decks Dark" and "The Numbers" are particularly astonishing and the closing track plays a fitting homage to long time fans. Great album!
  43. falconer24
    May 8, 2016
    10
    After 3 listens here's where it stands for me:
    1) Kid A
    2) OK Computer
    3) In Rainbows
    4) A Moon Shaped Pool
    5) The Bends
    6) Amnesiac
    7) Hail to the Thief
    8) Pablo Honey
    9) TKOL
  44. badalbum
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Fantastic album that was well worth the wait. Not a bad track on this thing. Was hoping for Lift to be on this but I'll settle for the other 11 fantastic tracks.
  45. olinobnizov
    May 14, 2016
    10
    There's a timelessness to this album. It sounds like it could have been recorded anytime in the past ten decades. It's also the most Godrich influenced album they've ever made. You can hear the similarities between this and Beck's Sea Change and Here We Go Magic's Different Ship, both of which Godrich produced.

    Godrich tweeted right after the album came "It's out! Making this album was    There's a timelessness to this album. It sounds like it could have been recorded anytime in the past ten decades. It's also the most Godrich influenced album they've ever made. You can hear the similarities between this and Beck's Sea Change and Here We Go Magic's Different Ship, both of which Godrich produced.

    Godrich tweeted right after the album came "It's out! Making this album was a very intense experience for me. I lost my dad in the process...Hence a large piece of my soul lives here.." You can feel that on this album. Also Thom's divorce.

    But it's not sad. Overall its a peaceful, gentle album. It makes me feel like I'm a little kid sticking my hand out of the car window to make my hand fly.    … Expand
  46. leakedsoup
    May 20, 2016
    10
    It´s almost impossible to rate Radiohead because they are like an art installation that keeps beeing interesting for over 20 years. I´m still waiting for an album where I can say, "ok, they lost touch or they don´t have it anymore" but they keep delivering. Just listening to Identikit and what a beast that song is!
  47. Slowave
    May 10, 2016
    8
    For true music fans, the anxiety leading up to a new Radiohead release can feel like the ninth inning of the World Series. All the hype, the questions, and the hope that Thom will get the band on board for the album YOU want. For some it's another Kid A, while for the vast majority its another OK Computer, but you sort of know it won't be any of those... and you dread another King ofFor true music fans, the anxiety leading up to a new Radiohead release can feel like the ninth inning of the World Series. All the hype, the questions, and the hope that Thom will get the band on board for the album YOU want. For some it's another Kid A, while for the vast majority its another OK Computer, but you sort of know it won't be any of those... and you dread another King of Limbs (that is - if you are a "normal" fan, and even if you aren't... do you really want more of that?). Confounding, challenging, and even antagonistic, Radhiohead, at times, seem like the ultimate trolls of "almost melodic." Almost satisfying. Almost a grower if you have the patience and - yes - Catholic school determination to love what you've been told to. I admit that I sort of threw in the towel after King Of Limbs, Modern Boxes, and Atoms for Peace. But Moon Shaped Pool has really restored my faith, and for fans that have been with the band since the beginning (you have to be at least late Generation X for that), this is a huge sigh of relief - for an album that is best described as a sigh. The melodies are back, the guitars (at least the acoustic) are mostly present, and they haven't jumped the shark. This even grabbed me more than In Rainbows on a first listen, and much more so than anything since OK Computer. And the best thing is that it's a grower that is immediately rewarding. With the release of the first two singles - and then seeing them listed at 1 and 2 on the album, there was a moment of panic, as Burn the Witch seemed OK Computer B-side level at first, while Dreamers seemed like another basic reverb soaked crooner. Boy was I wrong. A good pair of headphones and multiple listens proves they belong in a top 20 catologue. As for the rest of the album.... loving it all more and more, and anticipating some campfire memories to enrich them even more. So, while it wasn't another OK Computer, it is definitely a mature step that rewarded the most patient of fans. Already I'm wondering what's next, and when. In summary, thank you Thom. Thank you Johnny. You've may not have hit the ball out of the park like it was 1996, but this is at least a ground rule double when it was needed.… Expand
  48. marcmyworks
    May 10, 2016
    9
    AMSP is probably the most accessible album Radiohead has released in years. The band is able to merge their old sound and still remain current and a force to contend with in the Alternative market. Download: Ful Stop, Burn The Witch, True Love Waits
  49. proterospongia
    May 13, 2016
    7
    Although inferior when compared with previous records, Radiohead's highly anticipated ninth album still is a solid piece in their catalogue. More cohesive and rich than its predecessor, A Moon Shaped Pool stings deep in certain moments, but sounds too disperse in others. Overall, there's nothing new here, it's just Radiohead playing Radiohead songs.

    Best Tracks: Burn The Witch,    Although inferior when compared with previous records, Radiohead's highly anticipated ninth album still is a solid piece in their catalogue. More cohesive and rich than its predecessor, A Moon Shaped Pool stings deep in certain moments, but sounds too disperse in others. Overall, there's nothing new here, it's just Radiohead playing Radiohead songs.

    Best Tracks: Burn The Witch, Daydreaming, Decks Dark, Identikit.    … Expand
  50. greenspace
    May 17, 2016
    8
    It's a fine album, especially through headphones. It won't become my personal soundtrack, but it's a fine album nonetheless to chill out with on occasion. Btw, Spectre plays nicely after Ful Stop :-)
  51. amandalf
    May 11, 2016
    9
    First listen: Ok, this album is pretty cool - not as good as "In Rainbows" but DEFINITELY better than "King of Limbs"
    Second listen: Wow, alright this album is actually really good...
    Third listen: OK I was wrong - this is on par with "In Rainbows" but in a totally different way Fourth listen: "Play it again" You will love this album more each time you listen to it. It evokes a    First listen: Ok, this album is pretty cool - not as good as "In Rainbows" but DEFINITELY better than "King of Limbs"
    Second listen: Wow, alright this album is actually really good...
    Third listen: OK I was wrong - this is on par with "In Rainbows" but in a totally different way
    Fourth listen: "Play it again"

    You will love this album more each time you listen to it. It evokes a beautiful, strange emotion within you with every play that you cannot escape or forget.    … Expand
  52. Aladdynsane
    May 8, 2016
    9
    Amazing album. I loved the video and song Burn the Witch, but the rest of the album is more in line with Daydreaming (interesting video by the way). Definitely a bit on the mellow side but incredibly catchy, it's one of those rare albums that can be listened to front to back without hitting the skip button. A must have for any Radiohead fan.
  53. jedsworld100
    May 9, 2016
    9
    A great experiment of an album. Radiohead keeps on surprising me with creative songs that the fans will adore. The album is a stunning and breath taking album, definitely check this album out!
  54. maxrumbol
    May 10, 2016
    9
    Whilst some may feel like experimentally Radiohead have regressed, overall this album is great. Rather than trying to reinvent as they have done before, in AMSP they simply look to refine that ethereal, dreamy sound seen in previous work. The marriage of Greenwood's orchestral compositions, as well as Yorke's vocal ability & general songwriting is effective throughout. Although RadioheadWhilst some may feel like experimentally Radiohead have regressed, overall this album is great. Rather than trying to reinvent as they have done before, in AMSP they simply look to refine that ethereal, dreamy sound seen in previous work. The marriage of Greenwood's orchestral compositions, as well as Yorke's vocal ability & general songwriting is effective throughout. Although Radiohead chose not to throw away previous sounds or songs (8 of them previously being performed live); its not to say AMSP lacks a developed sound, as they still manage to move forward sonically. At the end of the day, this album is a great listen regardless of the artistic, boundary pushing element we've become so used to seeing with Radiohead.

    The album starts with the upbeat, crescendo that is Burn The Witch. The roaring chorus of this was a highlight for me. The rest of the album is actually not much like the opener at all; and for this reason I feel like this track would’ve been better placed somewhere in the middle.

    Daydreaming is probably one of the most experimental on the album; seemingly lacking much of a traditional song structure at all. I really enjoyed the slow build up of this song, as well as the marriage of electronic & orchestral elements. I actually felt like it could've gone on a bit longer as found the final minute or so to be one of the most stunning sections of the album. The production on this song is simply otherworldly; it takes you away to someplace else and for that reason I feel like a longer section at the end may have made it even more powerful. This song is Radiohead at their experimental best nonetheless.

    My initial reaction to Decks Dark was originally one of ‘meh’; a good song but nothing more. However, upon more listens I feel like this is one of those Radiohead songs that keeps giving. The melodic piano backing is gorgeous & makes this song truly special. I actually feel like this would've made a great opener for the album, and it reminds me of the OK Computer era Radiohead - something I was particularly happy about. I think this may end up being one of the highlights of the album.

    Desert Island Disk is also a nice track; having heard Thom play it solo before the album I presumed it would sound a lot different, so I wasn't too bothered that the "first listen" feeling was taken away from me. Listening to this version, I really like the way in which the band decided to build the song around Thom's guitar, rather than scrap it completely as I expected. The layers of this song are really only done justice on a great set of speakers or headphones; & I feel like the album as a whole gives a lot more in higher quality. Overall, it's nice to see Radiohead mix acoustic with synth/electronic elements to create a subtle, multifaceted tune. Oh, & that "You Know What I Mean" hook is so catchy.

    Ful Stop was one of my least favourite upon initial listens, although this may be down to the fact it is considerably more upbeat & drum dominated that previous tracks. Having said this, it is growing on me & once again the subtle layering in the song was effective, as well as the slow build up.

    Glass Eyes is for me one of the best tracks on the album. This song is centred around Yorke; it shows that even today he is still one of the best vocalists in the alternative genre. The intimate, dreamy nature of this track reminds me of Pyramid Song & Videotape. Once again, Greenwood's orchestral arrangements are exceptional & really add another dimension to the track. Yorke + Greenwood at their best.

    Identikit is an interesting track; probably most similar to Ful Stop. With the massive anticipation surrounding it given rumours before the release, I expected it to be more of a highlight of the album. This is not a negative however; more just a testament to the quality of the album as a whole. The choral element & the build up just before 2 mins is great.

    The Numbers is a good song, but I'm not in love with it yet. Maybe a few more listens will change this.

    The Present Tense was a song I was particularly hyped about; having seen Yorke perform it live many years ago at Latitude festival. I was not disappointed, once again the marriage of acoustic guitar & electronic elements works so well.

    Tinker Tailor was another track I was initially less fussed about. Also built around mixture of piano & strings, which is once again effective.

    When I saw True Love Waits on the album I was both excited, but also a bit disappointed given I was so familiar with the live version. However, when I heard the album closer for the first time it made me want to shed a tear. I would go as far as saying this is the most emotional Radiohead song ever; it still gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. I was blown away by the transformation. Whilst once again Yorke’s vocal ability stands out as the centre piece of this song, the layering of piano parts really adds to this song.    … Expand
  55. threadcount
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Radiohead has arguably been the best band on the planet for the past 25 years - constantly pushing themselves to do better, exploring new sounds, and ultimately creating fantastic music at every step along the way. A Moon Shaped Pool is another collection of very good music, but it doesn't reach the heights of KidA, In Rainbows or OK Computer. While this album is a very enjoyable listen,Radiohead has arguably been the best band on the planet for the past 25 years - constantly pushing themselves to do better, exploring new sounds, and ultimately creating fantastic music at every step along the way. A Moon Shaped Pool is another collection of very good music, but it doesn't reach the heights of KidA, In Rainbows or OK Computer. While this album is a very enjoyable listen, I was never surprised, challenged or excited the way I was the first time I heard some of their previous work. I suppose this shouldn't be a surprise since many of the songs on this album have been kicking around for several years now, but I was hoping for more. That being said Radiohead releasing an album of good Radiohead songs is still going to blow most bands' best work out of the water. I just miss the days when this band released a new record and it redefined what it meant to be an "alternative rock band" and took their listeners to places they didn't know existed. It's a very good album, I just hope they have one more great one before they call it quits.… Expand
  56. CrowlyCrow
    May 10, 2016
    7
    They've never built a statue for a music critic, but many monuments will be built for Radiohead. That said, my first impression of this album is that I will tire of the album quickly playing on its own and none of the songs struck me as a defining or particularly important Radiohead song. If I were to introduce someone to Radiohead I would not pick anything from this album. The songs areThey've never built a statue for a music critic, but many monuments will be built for Radiohead. That said, my first impression of this album is that I will tire of the album quickly playing on its own and none of the songs struck me as a defining or particularly important Radiohead song. If I were to introduce someone to Radiohead I would not pick anything from this album. The songs are all wonderfully pleasant, but none are particularly striking. The accompaniment is at times pretty or driving, but overall too repetitive and unambitious. I see these songs as solid support songs for the rest of their body of work. You put some of their more popular songs like Paranoid Android or You And Whose Army in-between these songs and they are going to sound magnificent. They bring the emotional and spiritual release the songs on A Moon Shaped Pool never deliver.… Expand
  57. ForAMinuteThere
    May 10, 2016
    9
    After listening to Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool almost exclusively since Sunday I have come to the conclusion that it is beautiful, haunting, ethereal, transportive, emotional, affecting, and any number of other pretentious adjectives that one fan can conjure. It is one of the most intricate and layered albums I have ever heard and I assume the more I listen and get closer to the musicAfter listening to Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool almost exclusively since Sunday I have come to the conclusion that it is beautiful, haunting, ethereal, transportive, emotional, affecting, and any number of other pretentious adjectives that one fan can conjure. It is one of the most intricate and layered albums I have ever heard and I assume the more I listen and get closer to the music with headphones I will hear even more depth.

    That being said, almost everyone who isn't already a fan is likely going to hate it. Which I almost expect, and kind of relish. That isn't a bad thing really - this release seems like a fan album. It almost seems like a farewell album. 8 of the 11 tracks are already known to us, and the 3 that aren't dip into different Radiohead eras very easily.

    So yeah, I dig it. Sorry, you probably won't.    … Expand
  58. D3ad
    May 11, 2016
    8
    A moon shaped pool has a very refined, contemporary sound to it. The songs are very intricate, but easy to listen to. That being said, it's easily the furthest album from typical Radiohead. That's not a bad thing, it's unique in an appreciative fashion. The only flaw in this album, in my opinion, is the complete lack of variety. "Burn the Witch", the first song on the album, is mostA moon shaped pool has a very refined, contemporary sound to it. The songs are very intricate, but easy to listen to. That being said, it's easily the furthest album from typical Radiohead. That's not a bad thing, it's unique in an appreciative fashion. The only flaw in this album, in my opinion, is the complete lack of variety. "Burn the Witch", the first song on the album, is most diverse song on the album. After that point, it's constant melancholy. I love the sound, but without a few breaks of diversity, the album blurs into one sad sound.… Expand
  59. FeralGoon210
    May 11, 2016
    7
    Is this album better than King of Limbs? Without a doubt. Is this the greatest Radiohead album of all time? Not at all.
    I sincerely believe all of these 10 ratings are just an overreaction by fellow Radiohead fans, excited for a somewhat 'normal' album.
    Some of the tracks here are great, Daydreaming migjt be one of their best songs written.
  60. blundercat
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Is this album great? Hmmm, not so sure it is. It certainly is far above average but for my ear it is not a Radiohead classic. If you remove the mystery hyper of the cloak and dagger release process and think of this as being a release by a new or not recognised megaband would this release receive such plaudits? I think it would not but that iis not to say this album is band its just simplyIs this album great? Hmmm, not so sure it is. It certainly is far above average but for my ear it is not a Radiohead classic. If you remove the mystery hyper of the cloak and dagger release process and think of this as being a release by a new or not recognised megaband would this release receive such plaudits? I think it would not but that iis not to say this album is band its just simply not a big step forward for a band of Radiohead's ilk.

    There are tracks with instrumental depth and variety which caress the ears like waves to a beach. Lyrically though with a couple of exceptions the album did not meet my expectations. Then again maybe i expected too much from such an accomplished artists.

    Overall i feel 8 out of 10 is a fair overall score. This is an album you have to own but might not return to over and over again as you did with some of their earlier stuff such as Kid A or OK Computer.    … Expand
  61. sepiaclouds
    May 28, 2016
    10
    The King of Limbs was one word; different. But not a good different. 'Codex', I'll admit, I loved, but the rest of the album was mostly forgettable. Sorry, Radiohead. Luckily enough, both 'Burn the Witch' and 'Daydreaming' seemed a return to form in just two songs. And the rest of the album blew me away completely, melancholy as it is, it was still brilliant.

    1. Burn the Witch: The song    The King of Limbs was one word; different. But not a good different. 'Codex', I'll admit, I loved, but the rest of the album was mostly forgettable. Sorry, Radiohead. Luckily enough, both 'Burn the Witch' and 'Daydreaming' seemed a return to form in just two songs. And the rest of the album blew me away completely, melancholy as it is, it was still brilliant.

    1. Burn the Witch: The song that got everyone hyped: the bizarre video and chilling string work from Johnny, combined with Thom's vocals makes this a song to be remembered. (9/10)
    2. Daydreaming: I like ambient music, so this appealed to me straight away. Soothing piano and a slightly sinister foreground on the vocals, this track was very good. (8.5/10)
    3. Decks Dark: My personal favourite from the album, though not as good as 'Idioteque' (My favourite Radiohead song), it is still brilliant. The piano riff especially. With the distorted chords in the background and some strange vocals matching that of 'Subterreanean Homesick Alien', this track is just amazing. (10/10)
    4. Desert Island Disk: The guitar style on this song I don't think we've ever seen from Radiohead; I liked the direction it took, i just wasn't a big fan of it (7/10)
    5. Ful Stop: I'm gonna be straight-forward, I didn't like this song. It sounded too TKOL-ish and is at parts even hard to listen to. (4.5/10)
    6. Glass Eyes: This is a sad song, in all of it's Radiohead-like glory, but is still very good. What hooked me was Thom's vocals in this one. (9/10)
    7. Identikit: This was a weird song, extremely inconsistent with it's wierd instrument arrangements and estranged vocals, but it stuck to me more and more the more I listened to it. (8.5/10)
    8. The Numbers: If a nostalgic trip to 'OK Computer' was needed, this song done it perfectly. Some brilliant instrumentation and classic Thom vocals made this a very good song. (9/10)
    9. Present Tense: A fairly weak song, I wouldn't say padding, but it wasn't exactly 'Burn the Witch' quality. (7/10)
    10. Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief: To be honest, I only listened to this song because of it's title. And it's now my second favourite. While not surpassing 'Decks Dark', it's aura of mystery and, of course, it's title, creates an amazing penultimate song. (9.9/10)
    11. True Love Waits: Many people prefer 2001's 'I Might Be Wrong' version of this. I disagree. (9.5/10)

    Despite me giving out two 7s and a 4.5, this album still deserves a 10 in my opinion. It is a true return to form from Radiohead and I look forward to what they have to release in the future.

    Side-note: Spotify, get your act together.

    Side-side-note: SPECTRE. Oh my god is that song good. If it was on this album, a 10/10 would be extremely relevant.    … Expand
  62. Brunaum
    May 8, 2016
    10
    The fanboys will love it.

    When I first knew that radiohead was doing a new album, I couldn't lie that I was very very excited for this new work. King of limbs wasn't Radiohead's best effort, a fact that made me very worried, but this album just gets everything in it's right place, and I'm happy to say that this album may be one of the best alternative albums of the last years. The mix    The fanboys will love it.

    When I first knew that radiohead was doing a new album, I couldn't lie that I was very very excited for this new work. King of limbs wasn't Radiohead's best effort, a fact that made me very worried, but this album just gets everything in it's right place, and I'm happy to say that this album may be one of the best alternative albums of the last years. The mix of weirdo elements with art-rock aspects that only radiohead knows how to incorporate in their songs it's again the best part of the ep. Maybe the best surprise of the disco is the studio version of some live favourites like "True Love Waits" which received a contemporary and tech version. To end, Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool is worth listening for the fans of the band, and the fans of good music.    … Expand
  63. Dioclends
    May 8, 2016
    9
    It's the natural evolution of the band sounds, even if they have abandoned the heavily distorted guitars they are still there somewhere in the mix adding more layers to the sometimes ethereal, sometimes weirdly groovy synthesizers, plus a prominent string section and Yorke's usual wail. This is a great album that hold his ground compared to others like Amnesiac or In Rainbows.
  64. RidingandSurfin
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Atmospheric, brooding, solid album
    1 weak track - Desert Island Track,
    Loads of stand out tracks so far Decks Dark and Glass eyes immediately struck me as a great tracks on first few listens. True Love Waits, isssssss sooooooo slooooooow I find it frustrating, its not working for me, get on with it! Would have been nice to see some tracks with a bit more intensity - put on something    Atmospheric, brooding, solid album
    1 weak track - Desert Island Track,
    Loads of stand out tracks so far Decks Dark and Glass eyes immediately struck me as a great tracks on first few listens.
    True Love Waits, isssssss sooooooo slooooooow I find it frustrating, its not working for me, get on with it!
    Would have been nice to see some tracks with a bit more intensity - put on something like 2+2 = 5 afterwards and you'll see what I mean    … Expand
  65. R1TC
    May 9, 2016
    9
    This is a good album, for sure. This collection of songs unveils layer upon layer of beautiful instrumental intricacy on each successive playthrough, and it really is a rewarding listen on a proper sound system, but it is not quite as perfect as everyone would have you believe. In light of its nature of being perpetually slow and directionless, it misses that magic element that makesThis is a good album, for sure. This collection of songs unveils layer upon layer of beautiful instrumental intricacy on each successive playthrough, and it really is a rewarding listen on a proper sound system, but it is not quite as perfect as everyone would have you believe. In light of its nature of being perpetually slow and directionless, it misses that magic element that makes albums like "Agaetis Byrjun" so flawlessly amazing, despite their constant slow and brooding demeanour.

    In any case, this is still probably my second favourite album of the year so far, behind Blackstar,

    Best: Burn the Witch, True Love Waits, Identikit
    Worst: Desert Island Disk    … Expand
  66. Felipealonso
    May 8, 2016
    4
    A Jonny Greenwood solo album with Thom Yorke's voice, or a Thom Yorke solo work with Greenwood's arrangements. I think it has both of them, with the three other Radiohead members having very little to contribute to the album. The record is very atmospheric, subtle and does require a proper listening, fully concentrated in the music. But it's just that, layers of layers of sound added toA Jonny Greenwood solo album with Thom Yorke's voice, or a Thom Yorke solo work with Greenwood's arrangements. I think it has both of them, with the three other Radiohead members having very little to contribute to the album. The record is very atmospheric, subtle and does require a proper listening, fully concentrated in the music. But it's just that, layers of layers of sound added to songs that doesn't have a fully developped structure. It even sounds like a post rock album in many parts, with some songs have a little more than a demo development. It doesn't have the challenging quality we're used to when it comes to Radiohead. The most remarkable thing are the amazing orchestral arrangements. It has some good moments, like True Love Waits, Glass Eyes and The Numbers But overall it's boring and it seems to me that Radiohead, as a band, are splitted into a duet plus three other session/ live musicians. 4/10… Expand
  67. SuperMax156
    May 23, 2016
    1
    Geez, what has happened to radiohead? This album is dull and lifeless. Its the most boring recording they have ever made. I guess we have just seen them jump the shark. Cannot believe the good reviews this is getting. King of Limbs was head and shoulders above this. I will be generous and give it a 1 because burn the witch is ok, it raised my hopes, but I have been listening to this sinceGeez, what has happened to radiohead? This album is dull and lifeless. Its the most boring recording they have ever made. I guess we have just seen them jump the shark. Cannot believe the good reviews this is getting. King of Limbs was head and shoulders above this. I will be generous and give it a 1 because burn the witch is ok, it raised my hopes, but I have been listening to this since it came out thinking it will start to sound better but no, its just a terrible and boring album.… Expand
  68. StophJS
    May 14, 2016
    3
    Burn the Witch sits at the front of this album like a siren luring you into another 50ish minutes of complete and utter boredom. I cannot believe the rave reviews this is getting from fans. Strong, energetic tracks that were abundant as recently as In Rainbows are nowhere to be found. This is not a rock album - the only exception being the opening track. Apart from a few moments, thisBurn the Witch sits at the front of this album like a siren luring you into another 50ish minutes of complete and utter boredom. I cannot believe the rave reviews this is getting from fans. Strong, energetic tracks that were abundant as recently as In Rainbows are nowhere to be found. This is not a rock album - the only exception being the opening track. Apart from a few moments, this album drifts by in a manner that offers nothing to keep your attention, eventually coming to an abrupt end with yet another song that was not even written in the past few years, only to leave you shrugging your shoulders. Massively disappointed to find out that the band didn't seem to come to terms with the issues that made The King of Limbs such a let down.… Expand
  69. maddreya77
    May 10, 2016
    5
    As a long time Radiohead fan, I must say I was very disappointed by this record. The mastering isn't right and the track listing doesn't flow properly. Also, I don't understand why they once again took a popular track that was great as it was (TLW) and distorted it into a sub par darker version. I get the context, but it overall it doesn't work for me.
  70. dr_heartless
    May 10, 2016
    1
    This is a band on auto pilot. It's a mess of boring noise with nothing to offer unless your looking looking to impress other Radiohead fans with how much you can put up with this lack luster lump of junk. I've been with them from the start but after this and king of limbs I'm out!
  71. itsover
    May 19, 2016
    0
    Those waiting since In Rainbows for another good Radiohead/Thom Yorke record will have to keep waiting.

    Or if you want it bad enough you can say this is as good as Kid A. Wait a year to see if you still think that or are brave enough to say so in public. When the first single dropped I thought ‘yes they’re back.’ I had that song on repeat for hours on end. Then when the    Those waiting since In Rainbows for another good Radiohead/Thom Yorke record will have to keep waiting.

    Or if you want it bad enough you can say this is as good as Kid A. Wait a year to see if you still think that or are brave enough to say so in public.

    When the first single dropped I thought ‘yes they’re back.’ I had that song on repeat for hours on end.

    Then when the ‘Daydreaming’ vid was released I was worried. Not only is the video some of PTA’s lamest work, it featured an especially greasy Yorke wandered though a multitude of doors without finding whatever it is that he has long lost.

    Do a search for A Moon Shaped Pool and the adjective ‘lush’ and your browser might crash. Apparently you must listen to this record with headphones to appreciate the ‘lush’ production.

    Ultimately the best production techniques cannot deliver the best tunes. And this record is a collection of formally rejected songs given the full film score treatment. A one-note, often out of tune Yorke doesn’t help. Nor do his nauseatingly bad 60’s protest song lyrics: We are of the Earth / To her we do return / The future is inside us.

    And what about the choirs on the record - was Guy Garvey credited for those?

    Then there’s the closer in ‘True Love Waits’. We are supposed to feel the poignancy of Yorke’s divorce. I think the greater tragedy is that the truer version of this track is found where it belongs, when Radiohead were at their peak, on 2001’s I Might Be Wrong.    … Expand
  72. brettrosey
    May 12, 2016
    3
    I love Radiohead, but I'm not going to blindly fall in line like so many others for an album that is underwhelming, at best. They completely botched what was a great song in True Love Waits, and the rest of the record makes it clear that the majority of these tracks were just previously demoed songs that they decided to throw together into an album. If you actually think there is any kindI love Radiohead, but I'm not going to blindly fall in line like so many others for an album that is underwhelming, at best. They completely botched what was a great song in True Love Waits, and the rest of the record makes it clear that the majority of these tracks were just previously demoed songs that they decided to throw together into an album. If you actually think there is any kind of concept behind this record, you're fooling yourself. But regardless of that, I'm strictly looking at this record from a melodic perspective -- and the bottom line is it's lacking. It doesn't grip you like (some) of the tracks on King of Limbs, and is nowhere close to reaching masterpiece status like In Rainbows ultimately achieved. I would have rather waited another 5 years than be given this half effort record full of b-sides. And in regards to the reviews, Radiohead could have put out a record of 10 white noise tracks, and Radiohead fans would be calling it a revolutionary record. So take them with a strong grain of salt.… Expand
  73. finfrosk
    May 13, 2016
    2
    Oh my god what a fantastically boring album. Every song sounds the same. Alright, so I'm no Radiohead fan per se, but just thought I'd give it a go. Doubt I will ever listen to another one of these songs ever again. I probably don't get it or something, but hey. Reviews are subjective, yeah?
  74. zjm555
    May 10, 2016
    4
    Full disclosure: OK Computer and The Bends are in my top-10 albums of all time, but I really feel Radiohead hit their creative peak nearly two decades ago and have been phoning it in ever since.

    With that said, this is probably their best work *since* OK Computer, though it seems to be retreading a lot of what they did on In Rainbows. Diehard fans will love it because it's Radiohead,    Full disclosure: OK Computer and The Bends are in my top-10 albums of all time, but I really feel Radiohead hit their creative peak nearly two decades ago and have been phoning it in ever since.

    With that said, this is probably their best work *since* OK Computer, though it seems to be retreading a lot of what they did on In Rainbows. Diehard fans will love it because it's Radiohead, but those looking for something truly ground-breaking will probably be disappointed, or, like me, actually bored before the end of the album.    … Expand
  75. SumitSumbria
    May 21, 2016
    3
    The album is a masterpiece but musically incorrect. It takes you to a different world that is peaceful. But the meaningless notes disturb the whole atmosphere of relaxation. I don't understand why artists go against the rules of music and do such weired things which have no meaning. I cannot accept incorrect music from a music album.
  76. boulez
    May 9, 2016
    0
    It seems there's a time in every white, male, middle class, suburban millennial's life where we, usually around the age of 13, fall in love with Radiohead. It's a perfectly natural reaction. Their melodramatic, angst-ridden screeds against vague ideas of corporate evil and heads of state fit perfectly into our newly minted interests in things we can hardly begin to understand. But youIt seems there's a time in every white, male, middle class, suburban millennial's life where we, usually around the age of 13, fall in love with Radiohead. It's a perfectly natural reaction. Their melodramatic, angst-ridden screeds against vague ideas of corporate evil and heads of state fit perfectly into our newly minted interests in things we can hardly begin to understand. But you don't need to understand much to fully appreciate being holed up in your bedroom listening to Let Down on blast on our iPod alarm clock radio while thinking about your crush in Algebra who looked at you for a full 2 seconds that day. For their part, Radiohead has done well in transitioning these 13 y/os with burgeoning interests in music to transition to less juvenile acts. They've aped Talking Heads, Sonic Youth, Can, etc and thusly led their teenage fans down that road. Fast forward to their latest, 'A Moon Shaped Pool'. Radiohead seem to have given up on appropriating genuinely interesting music in favor of rehashing what sounds like a mishmash of Coldplay's greatest hits. For any well-learned, well-listened educated person the fact that the album is bad is not surprising. Radiohead have never produced a genuinely good album in their careers. But, still, they served a valuable purpose in the lives of music fans by leading them to greener pastures. With their ninth record instead they give them the finger and point to A.M.-radio-Superbowl-halftime-life-insurance-commercial ""rock"" music. Rock in scare quotes because as much as they still retain their love for guitars and drums and bass this is the most flaccid sound ever produced from an ostensibly uproarious art form. I mean, Steely Dan managed to make tepid rock music sound nice by combining it with white-people-jazz and a supreme ear for melody but I can't say anything as redeeming for this heap Radiohead has put out. It's mid-tempo background music for 50 minutes. I almost don't want to call this music. 'Music' has the import of art. This sounds like computer-generated sound for playing in department stores meant to keep young shoplifters out of the store by boring them to tears.… Expand
  77. getwiththetimes
    May 8, 2016
    0
    Does Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood even know what they're doing anymore? This Album is degrading towards its fans and to those who'll accidentally have it shuffled and disjointed way deep into the full discography of Radiohead. Zero stars. Zero points. Two thumbs down. Rotten score. Rotten album.
  78. TheReviewGuyx
    May 9, 2016
    3
    It's okay, I guess. They've created better albums. Obviously, you should check it out, but subjectively speaking, I couldn't help feeling a little underwhelmed after just listening to the masterpiece that is 'Lemonade'.
  79. adpirtle
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    Though this is really only their seventh-best of nine albums, that's more of a testament to the quality of their output as a band over the last 25 years, rather than a criticism of this work. This complex listen is an intricately constructed break-up album. Break-up albums really aren't my thing, but I can't deny the skill with which these songs were assembled. The single, "Daydreaming",Though this is really only their seventh-best of nine albums, that's more of a testament to the quality of their output as a band over the last 25 years, rather than a criticism of this work. This complex listen is an intricately constructed break-up album. Break-up albums really aren't my thing, but I can't deny the skill with which these songs were assembled. The single, "Daydreaming", is the standout track, and the new, official studio version of the fan favorite, "True Love Waits," manages to be much more haunting, if slightly less moving, than the live recording we're all used to hearing… Expand
  80. revolver92
    May 23, 2016
    10
    A Moon Shaped Pool is an amazing album.It sends you to another dimension,the lyrics,the music(especially the strings arrengments) are beautiful.Every song in this album is great...it's an absolute masterpiece.Once again Radiohead didn't dissapoint,i hope that they will never stop making beautiful music....!!!
    10/10
    Highlights:Burn The WitchDaydreaming,Decks Dark,Identikit,The    A Moon Shaped Pool is an amazing album.It sends you to another dimension,the lyrics,the music(especially the strings arrengments) are beautiful.Every song in this album is great...it's an absolute masterpiece.Once again Radiohead didn't dissapoint,i hope that they will never stop making beautiful music....!!!
    10/10
    Highlights:Burn The WitchDaydreaming,Decks Dark,Identikit,The Numbers,Present Tense....(well...all songs are awesome)    … Expand
  81. Bolkie
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    I waited quite a while before posting my review so I could listen again,again and again. Happens often that I really like an album but after a month it started to bore me. This album gets better and better the more you listen to it. While not as experimental as other Radiohead albums, it is very special, very Radiohead. It's differs and brilliant. At the Monet Decks Dark is my favouriteI waited quite a while before posting my review so I could listen again,again and again. Happens often that I really like an album but after a month it started to bore me. This album gets better and better the more you listen to it. While not as experimental as other Radiohead albums, it is very special, very Radiohead. It's differs and brilliant. At the Monet Decks Dark is my favourite song on the album, but that might change. I love it! Lots of melody, but oh so special. One of the best Radiohead albums as far as I'm concerned. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.… Expand
  82. nikiwoodz
    May 12, 2016
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "I do not hate them. I do not wish them harm. I just think that their fans - boring, disgusting, and not look like a good time "(Liam Gallagher of Radiohead).
    And it's not an album just awful music is not text.
    Simply music to sit at home and complain.    … Expand
  83. leehead
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    It's Radiohead best album since OK Computer with Rainbows. it perfect at all like sound, lyrics, vocal.
    Radiohead means Current generation's Art rock.
  84. Marklaw543
    May 28, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Radiohead continue to impress me with album after album of fresh ideas and great lyrics which paint clear themes on each one. This one was a bit more depressing, but I enjoyed it.… Expand
  85. jpmanistan
    Jun 6, 2016
    8
    As with every Radiohead album after Kid A, this one has taken me about 4 listens to really appreciate. When I first listened to it, I thought, What a long, depressing slog. But on the fourth listen, I really began to love it. Great instrumentation and arrangement. It takes you to all sorts of places.

    And also as with every Radiohead album after Kid A, your experience with this album    As with every Radiohead album after Kid A, this one has taken me about 4 listens to really appreciate. When I first listened to it, I thought, What a long, depressing slog. But on the fourth listen, I really began to love it. Great instrumentation and arrangement. It takes you to all sorts of places.

    And also as with every Radiohead album after Kid A, your experience with this album will benefit greatly from sitting down and LISTENING to it while doing very little or nothing else. This is not great background music. But if you sit and just listen to it on really good headphones or speakers, you can hear such detail in the music, such care in the arrangements, that you will really appreciate. And taking the time to just listen and think makes it that much better.    … Expand
  86. kman5473
    Oct 12, 2017
    9
    Definitely the most omnipotent and spiritual of the Radiohead albums. As can always be expected from a Radiohead album, it's dark, it's experimental, and rich with flavor. Probably the easiest, yet the most depressing of their albums to get into.
  87. jorge89
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    Top 3 AOTY in no order: 1.Radiohead: A moon shaped pool 2. Frank Ocean: Blonde 3. Nick Cave: Skeleton Tree. For me this three albums are masterpieces!
  88. Ricko
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    While 2011's "The King of Limbs" had plenty of really good moments, it now seems to be universally accepted as a general disappointment from Radiohead. Half a decade on Thom Yorke and co have released a work that brings together the loose ends from their career to make an album of specteral beauty. It's well known that many of the songs on "A Moon Shaped Pool" have popped up in live showsWhile 2011's "The King of Limbs" had plenty of really good moments, it now seems to be universally accepted as a general disappointment from Radiohead. Half a decade on Thom Yorke and co have released a work that brings together the loose ends from their career to make an album of specteral beauty. It's well known that many of the songs on "A Moon Shaped Pool" have popped up in live shows over the last 15 years. Here, the band finally focus on giving these problematic songs the appropriate recording arrangements. The new and older material fit seemlessly together, with both delivered in a present tense context, with Yorke channelling issues from his personal life to bring further emotional gravity to the atmosphere of the album. Of course anyone who listens to Radiohead will know their sound is very much more than the sum of their parts. This is not just the Thom Yorke or even the Thom and Johnny show. The various members have had solo projects but none of these hold a candle to the work done in the mothership. Ranging from the frantic opener "Burn the Witch" to the hopeless beauty of closer "True Love Waits" there is no point where "A Moon Shaped Pool" fails to deliver. An album that hits all the senses, is experimental yet organic and full of feeling. "Glass Eyes" is one of the all time great Radiohead songs. One of the albums of the year. Hopefully we don't have to wait another 5 years for the next record but the likelihood is that we will.… Expand
  89. JotaBrasil
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    Não seria correto começar essa resenha sobre o novo álbum da banda Radiohead com a mesma estrutura que normalmente faço para essas postagens: revisitar os antecedentes do artista para dar uma visão geral sobre como o álbum se encaixa na trajetória do mesmo. Apesar de toda a sua importância para a música, especialmente para o rock moderno, eu não tenho nenhum conhecimento de verdade sobre aNão seria correto começar essa resenha sobre o novo álbum da banda Radiohead com a mesma estrutura que normalmente faço para essas postagens: revisitar os antecedentes do artista para dar uma visão geral sobre como o álbum se encaixa na trajetória do mesmo. Apesar de toda a sua importância para a música, especialmente para o rock moderno, eu não tenho nenhum conhecimento de verdade sobre a sonoridade e a carreira da banda. O máximo que conheço de fato é de ter ouvido Creep e Fake Plastic Trees, em especial o clipe devido a sua popularidade nos áureos tempos da MTV Brasil. E, infelizmente, nada mais conheço sobre o Radiohead. Então, como devo fazer a resenha de A Moon Shaped Pool, álbum que está sendo considerado um dos melhores deles e, segundo algumas fontes, pode ser o último deles?

    Analisar A Moon Shaped Pool se tornou uma para mim uma experiência nova e inesquecível assim como deve ser ver uma pintura surreal pela primeira vez. Pensando dessa maneira, avaliar o álbum segue as mesmas sensações de observar a pintura Guernica do pintor Pablo Picasso que mostra os horrores da Primeira Guerra Mundial: a sensação de grandiosidade e perplexidade é completamente avassaladora, mesmo não conseguindo compreender toda a sua complexidade. Começa pela monstruosa sensação de amplidão e solidão que a sonoridade de A Moon Shaped Pool expressa em apenas onze faixas através da sua grandiosa sonoridade e instrumentalização. Entretanto, essa sensação tão poderosa não é conseguida ao utilizar previsíveis construções cheias de pompa e circunstância, mas, na verdade, criando uma atmosfera que transita na tênue entre o minimalista e o complexo. É tão intrigado explicar a sonoridade de A Moon Shaped Pool que é mais fácil explicar que ao ouvir é como sentir todo o peso do silêncio que nos cerca e, ao mesmo tempo, tocar todos os sons do mundo. É extremamente intricado, multifacetado, dinâmico, rico, avassalador, ousado, genial e, principalmente, transcendente de qualquer álbum de rock dos últimos tempos. Definir o gênero aqui como art rock com elementos de eletrônico é limitar magnitude e nobreza do trabalho do Radiohead. Um ótimo exemplo disso é a faixa Daydreaming: uma viagem quase espacial em um caleidoscópio de sons inigualável. A canção também tem uma composição de quebrar qualquer coração sobre aqueles que ainda acreditam no amor sem precisar de muitas palavras para tal feito. Sempre contido em suas letras, o Radiohead entrega uma coleção de faixas sobre amor, perdão e remorso de uma sinceridade crua e nua, mas com um senso estético tão estranho como único. O seu único problema é que as composições parecem funcionar com toda a sua carga em pelo vapor da metade para frente quando surge a trinca genial de Glass Eyes, Identikit e The Numbers. Com a sua voz completamente distinta e performances que apenas ele poderia render, Thom Yorke continua sendo a alma da banda e, por consequência, o que dá a vida para A Moon Shaped Pool. A Moon Shaped Pool é como obra de arte de alguma das vanguardas modernas: não é raro não conseguir compreender plenamente, mas o que mais importa é o turbilhão de sentimentos que a mesma causa em nosso interior.    … Expand
  90. arunscript
    Oct 21, 2019
    7
    I really wanted this album to be great. It isn't. It's about average with a couple of good songs. But Radiohead is still my favorite band of all time. I don't know any other band that has consistently churned out amazing songs (like the really good Decks Dark on this one) over more than a decade and I don't know any other band that has a top-twenty (because top-10 isn't good enough) listI really wanted this album to be great. It isn't. It's about average with a couple of good songs. But Radiohead is still my favorite band of all time. I don't know any other band that has consistently churned out amazing songs (like the really good Decks Dark on this one) over more than a decade and I don't know any other band that has a top-twenty (because top-10 isn't good enough) list that varies wildly. If OKC is 10/10 and In Rainbows is 9/10, then this has to be not more than 7/10.… Expand
  91. Andremax
    Jul 12, 2018
    8
    Very weird album. Yes, it's a praise, considering that it is a Radiohead's characteristic. Electronic and at the same time orchestral sonority, with many textures of classical instruments, beats and electronic effects makes the album a bit dense but without put aside all the beauty that also marks band sound. Still worthwhile, as Radiohead fans as good music fans.
  92. heisenbergsfan
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Radiohead aces it yet again. This album deserves to be up there with their other masterpieces, OK Computer, Kid A and In Rainbows. The album isn't flashy. It's very subdued and nuanced. Radiohead aren't angry teenagers anymore, they are older and wiser. They treat the troubles of the world with calm and acceptance. The dense but lightweight soundscapes paired with Thom Yorke's mostRadiohead aces it yet again. This album deserves to be up there with their other masterpieces, OK Computer, Kid A and In Rainbows. The album isn't flashy. It's very subdued and nuanced. Radiohead aren't angry teenagers anymore, they are older and wiser. They treat the troubles of the world with calm and acceptance. The dense but lightweight soundscapes paired with Thom Yorke's most personal lyrics make this an album that's easy on the ears but heavy on the heart. Definitely check this album out.… Expand
  93. frankrog29
    Jul 7, 2016
    10
    Dark, melancholy, bitter, anxious, existential, urgent...these words have been used to describe Radiohead's music in the past. Yet on A Moon Shaped Pool, these qualities are conspicuously absent. If you take these characteristics away from Radiohead's music, what do you have left? The answer is: beauty. A Moon Shaped Pool is a gorgeous symphonic album. To enjoy it, the listener only needsDark, melancholy, bitter, anxious, existential, urgent...these words have been used to describe Radiohead's music in the past. Yet on A Moon Shaped Pool, these qualities are conspicuously absent. If you take these characteristics away from Radiohead's music, what do you have left? The answer is: beauty. A Moon Shaped Pool is a gorgeous symphonic album. To enjoy it, the listener only needs to erase his expectations about Radiohead, surrender himself to the music, and allow the band to take him on a euphoric journey. The only things that are consistent across all of the band's albums are top-of-the-line songwriting, masterful instrumentation, and emotionally compelling and profound music. If you want bitterness from Radiohead, you have eight previous albums from which to choose. I'm proud of the band because they have made a masterpiece on which their trademark bitterness and urgency are largely absent, something that I wasn't sure they could do. The songs on A Moon Shaped Pool are intricate and nuanced, yet, for the most part, warm and organic. For perhaps the first time, Radiohead have made an album that is emotionally warm and comforting. As a result, they have once again proven that they can shed their old skin, put on a new one, and still be the best band alive.… Expand
  94. danielsons
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    Esse álbum é extremamente profundo e cercado por um clima de depressão e tristeza enorme, não sei explicar mas colocar ele inteiro pra tocar relaxa qualquer dia mais tenso que seja meu.
    O melhor álbum do Radiohead na minha opinião, junto com In Rainbows.
    Melhores músicas: Daydreaming, Identikit e Full Stop.
  95. Reagan0
    Dec 16, 2016
    9
    It took Radiohead a real delay for them to start experiment with modern electronic sounds. Arguably, they pulled it off long ago with the technology of the times of OK Computer and Kid A. However, their latest experiment is much more finely-mixed, and supplements Thom Yorke's voice in a way never really illustrated before. Radiohead proves to be the gift that keeps on giving this year. IIt took Radiohead a real delay for them to start experiment with modern electronic sounds. Arguably, they pulled it off long ago with the technology of the times of OK Computer and Kid A. However, their latest experiment is much more finely-mixed, and supplements Thom Yorke's voice in a way never really illustrated before. Radiohead proves to be the gift that keeps on giving this year. I seriously hope that they are not in jeopardy as an ensemble; one can only hope.… Expand
  96. Lomandal
    Jan 18, 2017
    10
    Another peak for RH which I doubted for quite a while. And it almost reached the level of OK Computer I would say. But you can not regard it as a compromise by reviewing all the way they've gone through. It's not that easy to judge this pioneer if you've been following them long enough. Burn The Witch reminds me of Paranoid Android while The Numbers did the job of Karma Police. Actually,Another peak for RH which I doubted for quite a while. And it almost reached the level of OK Computer I would say. But you can not regard it as a compromise by reviewing all the way they've gone through. It's not that easy to judge this pioneer if you've been following them long enough. Burn The Witch reminds me of Paranoid Android while The Numbers did the job of Karma Police. Actually, Burn The Witch is more exciting. Right at the moment I felt pity that I didn't get another Exit Music, They finally brought the life-time-waited True Love Waits. Especially guitar was replaced by piano.
    Everything is worthy of the waiting.
    My most important album of the year.    … Expand
  97. AndrewLambert
    Nov 14, 2016
    9
    A glorious return from the definitive band of the 21st century, A Moon Shaped Pool finds Radiohead relatively comfortable, even content territory, exploring their past by blending genres together in a whirlpool of masterful songwriting, subtle experimentation and always flawless execution. The result is yet another masterpiece.
  98. SomeoneYouKnow
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    If there is any period in which Radiohead is fully happy about everything they released so far, this is now. It just seems like they reached the limit. I can't imagine how something better than A Moon Shaped Pool would sound like, mostly because I don't think it exists or even will someday. This would be the perfect record for wind up Radiohead's career.
  99. KELEO2000
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    A different album to all, as each of them have a unique style, in this we can appreciate the background story of Yorke and his ex-wife Rachel that more than one will make us feel different emotions.
  100. DraxD
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    Such a class album, probably my favourite next to the bends and OK computer. Really outdone themselves. It is Beautiful, Elegant and Haunting. Especially Decks Dark!
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    Aug 11, 2016
    89
    Gone are any remnants of yesteryear's "rock music" ideology, thrusting Radiohead into a mature state of potentially their best work still to come.
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  2. Magnet
    Aug 9, 2016
    90
    This is Radiohead's deepest, darkest pool of devotion and doubt in a career marked by almost nothing but. [No. 133, p.51]
  3. Uncut
    Jun 21, 2016
    90
    There's a lighter, more hopeful bent to the musical settings, which perfectly balance the more dissonant leanings of The King Of Limbs with a sumptuousness and gentleness they've rarely sought since OK Computer. [Aug 2016, p.81]
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