In Rainbows
by Radiohead
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2281 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 132 out of 2281

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  1. IuliaC.
    Feb 7, 2008
    10
    Great album, special and new sound!!! I'm in love with this album.
  2. HenryG.
    Mar 18, 2008
    10
    Anybody who says this album deserves less then 8 is insane. It is easily radioheads most emotional and romantic sounding record. It keeps a lush and bassy sound structure through the whole album even on bodysnatchers witch is the heaviest number on the album. The only thing that prevents this from being radioheads best album is the fact that song for song the mood reaches a climax far too Anybody who says this album deserves less then 8 is insane. It is easily radioheads most emotional and romantic sounding record. It keeps a lush and bassy sound structure through the whole album even on bodysnatchers witch is the heaviest number on the album. The only thing that prevents this from being radioheads best album is the fact that song for song the mood reaches a climax far too soon at bodysnatchers and never builds up to the same intensity again except maybe at the end of all i need. The whole album could have been sequenced track by track much better but overall it is easily one more genius work of art by a band of musicians that look at making music like a artist looks at a painting a picture.… Expand
  3. AndreP.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    Reckoner, a song at the level of radiohead's best ones like just, creep, there there. The full album it's brilliantly conceived and shows that radiohead are the biggest band in the world nowadays, indeed.
  4. TimT
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    10 10 10, they could end up being the best band of all time. In my books they already are. If you liked OK computer, this is for you.
  5. DEAN
    May 22, 2008
    10
    Truely excellent.
  6. Brandon
    Jun 14, 2008
    10
    This is Radiohead's song album. There aren't any weird experiments like Kid A or Amnesiac ( although those were superb albums ) and the songs are all extremely catchy this time around. I listen to ALOT of music and I can honestly tell you that this the best album of the new Millennium and possibly Radiohead's finest work to date. I can't wait to see where they go from here!
  7. BobertS.
    Jun 20, 2008
    10
    Play this album when you're all alone, and play it loudly. It'll find its way down to the very center of your soul, and it'll make itself a very comfy nest. This is an album I'll be revisiting often.
  8. HannahL.
    Jan 10, 2009
    10
    Soo good!! love love love love... genius.
  9. Ivan
    Jan 11, 2009
    10
    A review somewhere pretty much said exactly how I felt about this album: "An album Radiohead fans didn't even know they wanted." This will probably go down as one of my favorite albums of all of (my) time.
  10. Ray
    Nov 5, 2009
    10
    One of the most beautiful and heartfelt albums i've ever heard. Radiohead have actually outdone themselves with some of the prettiest tracks they've ever made. Ever since the success of OK Computer and Kid A expectations have been so high that it's a wonder how Radiohead could have kept up. The thing is, they not only kept up, they actually went one better and made an One of the most beautiful and heartfelt albums i've ever heard. Radiohead have actually outdone themselves with some of the prettiest tracks they've ever made. Ever since the success of OK Computer and Kid A expectations have been so high that it's a wonder how Radiohead could have kept up. The thing is, they not only kept up, they actually went one better and made an amzing album. Do me a favour and listen to the album. The way it starts with the neurotic "15 steps" and the frantic "Bodysnatchers" only to evolve at "All I need" and then eventually end on the touching "House of Cards" and "Videotape." I loved this album so much. It's the most complete of the decade. Good times.… Expand
  11. CameronT.
    Dec 31, 2009
    10
    A really good album, my favorite of Radiohead. These are just a list of songs you can really get into, I did, and I await a new album to feel it all over again.
  12. JustinL.
    Mar 26, 2009
    10
    Amazing album. Can listen this album over and over again.
  13. JustinH.
    Jul 1, 2009
    10
    Brilliant.
  14. DexStud
    Jul 29, 2009
    10
    In Rainbows is far from being Radiohead's greatest album. And it lacks the creativity and shear quality of Ok Computer. But standing on its own, In Rainbows is still one of the greatest albums ever! Each track is flawlessly polished and produced. And Thom Yorke's falsetto is mesmerizing!
  15. AndrewE
    Aug 28, 2009
    10
    The most quintessential Radiohead release. Their power of melody, rhythm and emotion honed into 40 minutes of pure bliss. Easily the album of the decade, and I suspect the test of time will see this piece become only further revered. I challenge anyone to listen to this album in full 5 times and not be hooked.
  16. BrentH
    Jun 12, 2010
    10
    Stunning in its scope and beauty. Radiohead's finest moment. If the bass line in "All I Need" doesn't put a lump in your throat, what will?
  17. GrahamW
    Jun 17, 2010
    10
    They're the best artists going--a great rock band at the top of their game and unafraid to experiment. The all have great musical intuition.
  18. bernardoa.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    It´s really great for my ears
  19. PeterH
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Brilliant and beautiful.
  20. KyleN.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Damn near perfect. A definite feeling of equilibrium and relaxation.
  21. ErichF.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead's best album. A true master piece. What else can I say? Please guys, keep doing music. You're the best at it.
  22. DavidR.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Like all fans I was waiting, but never d expected that i found my old good bands but in a new skin that fits then perfectly.
  23. GeoffB
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    I had listened to almost every song on the album from concerts and the album still blew my mind, a mellow acoutic dreamscape that I will have on over and over and over again. Bravo!
  24. kelly
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Can't get this record off my headphones! Such a great album.
  25. VinnyP
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    This album is stunning and achingly beautiful. There is absolutely no filler here, and the band sounds the most genuine that they've sounded in years. I keep changing my mind on what the best songs are, because they really are all that good. Listening to In Rainbows takes you ona journey that is a bit of a rollercoaster, a bit of sonic orgasm, all with an undercurrent infused with a This album is stunning and achingly beautiful. There is absolutely no filler here, and the band sounds the most genuine that they've sounded in years. I keep changing my mind on what the best songs are, because they really are all that good. Listening to In Rainbows takes you ona journey that is a bit of a rollercoaster, a bit of sonic orgasm, all with an undercurrent infused with a dark sense of love. I know I'm talking crazy here but the music has just captivated me that much. By the time the journey ends with "Videotape," you'll want to revisit it right away. As a fan I not only love the album but am happy for the band, for them to continue to reach new levels and to continue to put out music that matters. Hands down the best album of the year so far, possibly my favorite of the decade.… Expand
  26. ReyadC
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    They've done it again. The album plays into itself so well. Album Of The Year. Hands down best band on the planet. Can't wait to hear the bonus material
  27. OrvilleM.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    I have no qualms with giving this album a '10' rating. It's simply amazing, start to finish. I can't bring myself to skip a single track - all 10 are essential. Just how often can you say that? People awaiting OK Computer Pt. 2 or The Bends 2.0 need to quit holding their collective breath. The band has moved on...so should you. If I read one more comment regarding a I have no qualms with giving this album a '10' rating. It's simply amazing, start to finish. I can't bring myself to skip a single track - all 10 are essential. Just how often can you say that? People awaiting OK Computer Pt. 2 or The Bends 2.0 need to quit holding their collective breath. The band has moved on...so should you. If I read one more comment regarding a particular live version being superior to one of these recorded tracks, I'll vomit. All over the place. Why? Because I don't give a rat's ass about some concert that I never went to. I'll take the recorded version, thank you very much. Oh, and one more thing. The only real "flaw" that has been levied against In Rainbows is that it lacks a climax. I've found that to be a strength - because I don't feel like any songs pale in comparison after said climax. It just flows from one great song to the next. 10/10.… Expand
  28. DomS
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    By far the absolute best album of 2007. Perfect in every way - not a dud track on the record. Each track takes you to a new world and emotion. Thank god for Radiohead - this is music to get excited about!!!!
  29. LizzieB
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    No words to describe the beauty of this record, just buy it! I've been a Radiohead fan for 12 years now and I love all of their previous albums, but In Rainbows has something special.
  30. StevenG
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Revolutionary. Will survive the test of time.
  31. morrism
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Incredible...that is all i really have to say
  32. HenryJR
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's exactly what it should be.
  33. DHobs
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This is a very good album from beginning to end. I don't think that there is a bad song on here. It isn't as revolutionary as OK Computer or Kid A, but even Beethoven only had a couple times in his career where he really reinvented himself. Overall, this sounds to me like the confident product of a mature band that is completely in control of the music. I liked Hail to the This is a very good album from beginning to end. I don't think that there is a bad song on here. It isn't as revolutionary as OK Computer or Kid A, but even Beethoven only had a couple times in his career where he really reinvented himself. Overall, this sounds to me like the confident product of a mature band that is completely in control of the music. I liked Hail to the Thief, but it sounded scattered to me--like the band wasn't sure about what they should be doing. In Rainbows improves upon this. After the first few listens. Jigsaw was my favorite song, but now that I've listened more, I think that Nude is. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs Radiohead has written, and it is a wonder that it didn't find itself on to one of their earlier albums. Other highlights for me include: 15 Step (love the bass part toward the end), Bodysnatchers, All I Need, and Reckoner.… Expand
  34. Kirito
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    An amazing album!
  35. MarkK.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    Awesome!
  36. Jim
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    One of the few great albums of the year.
  37. mt
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    great
  38. SoniaB.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    WOW!
  39. quixotic
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    the perfect soundtrack for this fall, and for the winter to come, after an incredible great musical year, 2007 we love you !
  40. NicholasC
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Really it probably deserves a 9.5 but that isn't an option. I mentioned that this new album was coming out to a friend the other day and he laughed and said "Radiohead - yeah, I listened to them in high school." I have a lot of stupid friends. Don't be like them.
  41. ms
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    best sounding, best gtr/electro combination album yet. Still delcaring other bands useless.
  42. BillH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    a perfect title for a perfect collection of music absolutely luminous
  43. jamess
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Their best since Kid A!!!
  44. QQQQ
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    GOOD ROCK!
  45. SudipV
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    On Par with OK Computer
  46. billd
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    in rainbows is it's own genre of music. also, in rainbows is perfect.
  47. fernandoso
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    the best of 2007, excellent album
  48. EdwardM.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Amazing.
  49. neilg
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    In time this album will become as recognised and celebrated as Dark Side of the Moon and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. With the release of In Rainbows Radio Head has published 10 tracks that are completely relevant to the 21st century world man has built for himself. The music immediately strikes the human soul and makes one recognise the intimacy with which we are involved with In time this album will become as recognised and celebrated as Dark Side of the Moon and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band. With the release of In Rainbows Radio Head has published 10 tracks that are completely relevant to the 21st century world man has built for himself. The music immediately strikes the human soul and makes one recognise the intimacy with which we are involved with all that happens in and around us. Just listen to this album, while you're working, on the train, at home with your family, alone in the dark, while running on the treadmill - it is so close to being, that it's like listening to something familiar that you must have heard while in the womb, but at the same time you struggle to to hear what is being said and have to listen and listen to it again and again. STUNNING BEAUTIFUL !!!!… Expand
  50. SebastianF
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    You'd expect a band to run out of ideas, to start repeting itself trying to keep up with their fame. But Radiohead does not care about fame, or at least that is what it seems after every album they make, constantly changing and experimenting, that's why this album is so great, you've never heard this sounds before and probably never will again.
  51. raggar
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Beautiful, honest, with a glimpse of what they have made during the last decade, their sound is still fresh, and touching, I think this album its gonna be an instant classic..
  52. StanleyR.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    This powerful album will grab you from the start, but it's still a "grower" - with each listen your appreciation multiplies, and it gets better and better. Filled with rich textures and emotions, this album paints a landscape in your mind.
  53. GustavoR.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    There is nothing to compare with, they are at the top of their game. And their game is one of the only hocks that push rock music forward nowadays. The album is beaultiful with delightful moments and harmonies without losing their characteristical tention and complexity. Its as avant-guarde as Ok Computer, as Sgt Peppers was... absolutely thrilling, song by song infatuating.
  54. TedS.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Hail To "In Rainbows"! A solid, monolithic masterpiece that combines all their previous inspirations - just like a rainbow holds full color spectrum. This album sounds like Radiohead's brand new "Greatest Hits" collection written and recorded from scratch.
  55. JimC.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    You will love if you're a fan... if you're not... too bad for you.
  56. JoeC.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Simply brill. Fresh. Good. Awesome.
  57. Andrew
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Very pleasing album start to finish. Just very smooth transitions all the way. Beautiful songs like Nude and Arpeggi make this record lovely. Tunes like Reckoner and Jigsaw make this record phenomenal.
  58. daveg
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    there is a beauty here that i couldn't see coming, even in hearing the tracks before... even in knowing that it's radiohead.
  59. RezaM
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead' music is future of the rock.
  60. Marcus
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Too good for any comments
  61. RoyalJ
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    All hail to the kings! One of their best recordings which puts a lot of the disposable emo/garage band rock to shame. Their albums have a shelf life that is incredible. Ths album is yet another layered, honest, crafty construction that further reinforces that thought. If you don't feel any thing after listening to "All I Need" or "Nude" than try to open up to more sounds & styles.
  62. Carlos
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Absolute Class !
  63. PaulF.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    My favorite Radiohead album since 'The Bends'. Not to say that Ok Computer, Amnesiac, Kid A, and Hail to the Thief weren't good, they were great. But this is the most listenable album they've made since their early days. I love every track, each for very different reasons. And it feels like an ALBUM, not a collection of songs. Tight, 10 song set. Beauty. Now come out My favorite Radiohead album since 'The Bends'. Not to say that Ok Computer, Amnesiac, Kid A, and Hail to the Thief weren't good, they were great. But this is the most listenable album they've made since their early days. I love every track, each for very different reasons. And it feels like an ALBUM, not a collection of songs. Tight, 10 song set. Beauty. Now come out with a CD version for me to add to my collection and I'll be really happy.… Expand
  64. juanm
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    simple the best record this decade .. so far
  65. joer
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Best Radiohead album since Ok Computer.
  66. Dave
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    All I have to say is WOW! After the last few releases by Radiohead, my expectations for In Rainbows was not really high. They definitely exceeded my expectations, and then some. This is the Radiohead Aalbum I've been waiting for since OK Computer. There really insn't any filler on this recording at all, all the songs flow very smoothly and each one is great. I don't like to All I have to say is WOW! After the last few releases by Radiohead, my expectations for In Rainbows was not really high. They definitely exceeded my expectations, and then some. This is the Radiohead Aalbum I've been waiting for since OK Computer. There really insn't any filler on this recording at all, all the songs flow very smoothly and each one is great. I don't like to give out 10's too often, but this deserves it. Not the masterpiece of OK Computer or The Bends, but pretty darn close!… Expand
  67. etiennef.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    brillant!!!
  68. ScottC.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    INCREDIBLE! BEST RADIOHEAD ALBUM SINCE OK COMPUTER.
  69. GabeP.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    This album is solid gold. Radiohead has done it again. I can't stop listening this rhythmic, emotional, and downright beautiful album.
  70. Don
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Bar none, the best album since Nirvana's Nevermind.
  71. GrantB
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    wow!! unbelievably good, easily their best since ok computer, and even that had one or two fillers on it.. the most complete album i have heard in years.. both lulling and attention grabbing, it gets in your head from the opening blips of 15 steps and doesnt let up until videotape ends.. amazing
  72. LorenzoM.
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Wonderful!
  73. Sven
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    One of their best Albums. Just great!!!
  74. OctavianI.
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Great album !
  75. JohnD.
    Oct 16, 2007
    10
    Continuing in a long line of perfect albums by Radiohead.
  76. LeonH.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    The musical equivalent of heroin.
  77. MarkD
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Not content with changing the way music sounds every few albums, Radiohead now change the way we buy music and solidify their status as the most important band since The Beatles.
  78. Ha
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    RJ M, stop crying. I know its hard coming to grip with the fact that your taste in music blows. This album is pure genius!
  79. MikeS.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    More user friendly than Kid A, Amnesiac, or Hail to the Thief (all of which were great in their own way none the less) and more of a stylistic mix than previous outings, Radiohead give way to a warmer, more melodic, and less synthetic record - this is "the sound of Radiohead coming back down to Earth" - Fantastic
  80. OtmS.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    best Radiohead outing since "Kid A", maybe since "OK Computer" - what a relief.
  81. TylerD.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Radiohead's best? Very possible.
  82. JoshM.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    all i need
  83. cw
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    wow. i think this may well be the best album of the year.
  84. LindsayD
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Radiohead are nothing if not amazing and inventive. In Rainbows is yet another masterpiece. It has certainly been a grower album for me -- with each listen, it gets more and more personal. This record is so beautifully minimalistic, so sweetly haunting. I can't say enough good things about it (especially that haven't already been said) so suffice it to say they've created Radiohead are nothing if not amazing and inventive. In Rainbows is yet another masterpiece. It has certainly been a grower album for me -- with each listen, it gets more and more personal. This record is so beautifully minimalistic, so sweetly haunting. I can't say enough good things about it (especially that haven't already been said) so suffice it to say they've created another masterpiece, and I won't take it off repeat anytime soon!… Expand
  85. DomingoB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    With this piece of art, we don't need more music... This disc is the one...the one we all were waiting for... Now I can die peacefully
  86. WilliamS.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    This album just gets better with each listen. An unbelievable achievement for a band who have released one great album after another.
  87. reckoner
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    ha ha ha ha... RJ M. what a wanker. This album rocks.
  88. JamesW.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    Combines all of the greatest traits of their previous work seemlessly into one masterpiece of album. Not a single note wasted.
  89. IsaacY
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    amazing, cant wait for cd2.
  90. MattB.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    A minimal, decidedly relaxed and highly textured album. In the wake of their recent love-them-or-hate-them albums, In Rainbows is the best thing Radiohead could have offered the world. And another thing?... It gets better EVERY time you hear it.
  91. quayh.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    best album of 2007.
  92. renen.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    first, RJM, shut up! second, this is by far their most confident piece of work since ok computer. a truly truly nice surpise.
  93. Time
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    I can't possibly give a bad review to an album I can get for free. God bless Radiohead
  94. AlexB.
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    It's a great album clearly is the album of the year and a great return to form for radiohead
  95. DaveK
    Oct 18, 2007
    10
    The most toe tapping emotive Radiohead album ever made...Trust me that's a good thing
  96. JosephB.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    I love this album so much.
  97. EdwardM.
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    Amazing.
  98. TheRimRider
    Nov 9, 2007
    10
    For those very few musically backward people who just dont get them, you're really missing out on probably the best band since the Beatles. There have been other great albums by Pink Floyd, Velvet Underground, Led Zepplin, Nirvana etc. but In Rainbows has reaffirmed that they were not just a great band with a two year magical peak (96, 97). If your frustrated trying to decipher For those very few musically backward people who just dont get them, you're really missing out on probably the best band since the Beatles. There have been other great albums by Pink Floyd, Velvet Underground, Led Zepplin, Nirvana etc. but In Rainbows has reaffirmed that they were not just a great band with a two year magical peak (96, 97). If your frustrated trying to decipher Yorke's lyrics youre missing the point. Be carried away by his vocals and the music instead. Far and beyond anything anyone else has done for decades.… Expand
  99. MyOpinion
    Oct 21, 2007
    10
    Well like others on this review, I love it. Every negative review on here bashes not only the album, but also the people who liked it. Something is wrong with the hundreds of people who gave it good reviews, and the 4 who gave it bad reviews know music. I don't think so. This album grips you from the very beginning and keeps you interested through out. Better than OKC? I think it may Well like others on this review, I love it. Every negative review on here bashes not only the album, but also the people who liked it. Something is wrong with the hundreds of people who gave it good reviews, and the 4 who gave it bad reviews know music. I don't think so. This album grips you from the very beginning and keeps you interested through out. Better than OKC? I think it may be too early to tell for me. I'm going to wait for the second half on Dec 3rd to make that decision. IT IS right there with the quality of tunes we have always got from Radiohead. Greatest album of all time, na, But that is just my opinion, and if another person says it is, I will respect that view.… Expand
  100. conrada.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    astonishing album. they seem to touch on almost every type of musical genre while delivering an emotional yet powerful record. the band is at its best. his voice is incredible. they get better and better.
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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. BBC collective
    90
    In Rainbows really does present Radiohead at their most full-blooded and confident.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    Overall, the material feels more human, more honest, more assured.
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  3. Dot Music
    80
    Happily, In Rainbows is pretty, pretty good.
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