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Not quite the return to the "rock" side of Radiohead as originally believed (although pretty close), the band's sixth album (produced again by Nigel Godrich) retains some of the experimental electronica elements of its predecessors Kid A and Amnesiac. Note that each of the tracks on the album has an alternate title, as does the album itself (aka 'The Gloaming').
| LABEL: | Capitol |
| RELEASE DATE: | 10 June 2003 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 236 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tim B gave it a10:
This album doesn't get the credit it deserves. It is one of Radiohead's best!!!
Seb H gave it a6:
I've been listening to this on and off for 5 years and yet I still see it as their worst since Pablo Honey. Amnesiac was much better because it at least had Pyramid Song and Knives Out (two of their best ever). You might say that it's still a great album compared with everything else that's being churned out these days, but I can't agree with that either. It's not rousing, falls into large lapses of self-parody and is far too long to get through. Sonically, it's not textured to the same beautiful level of OK Computer or The Bends and is even at times unlistenable and overly experimental. There are a few great songs I have to admit - There There, 2+2=5, Where I End And You Begin and, of course, Go To Sleep. But otherwise it's passable at best. In Rainbows, OK Computer, Kid A and The Bends all kick this one's ass.
Ozz L gave it a9:
A inventive and radical album. Sometimes the crazy prouction and sounds pay off, on occasions they do not, but on the whole it's another great album.
richard gave it an8:
Radiohead sets the bar so high for themselves that it is difficult to rate their music. for most groups this would be considered their tour de force but for Radiohead, it comes off as just another fantastic album. With it they cement their place in history alongside Zeppelin and The Beatles. They past The Rolling Stones a long time ago.
Marcin N. gave it a10:
Still think it's underrated because it's too modern for the 2003 when it was released.
Chris P. gave it a10:
One of the best Radiohead albums. "Where I End and You Begin" and "Go to Sleep" are flawless.
Aidan K. gave it a5:
I feel this is the weekest radiohead record. Its frustrating that the first two tracks are the best ones and it has too many songs.
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