In Rainbows
by Radiohead
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2281 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 71 out of 2281
  3. Negative: 132 out of 2281

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  1. Felix
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Best album since Kid A, and OK Computer.
  2. agusb
    Oct 13, 2007
    1
    this is not music it's just weird sounds and someone speaking
  3. md
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    can't stop playing this cd. all i need is one of their best songs ever.
  4. jamess
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Their best since Kid A!!!
  5. BillH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    a perfect title for a perfect collection of music absolutely luminous
  6. AgroR
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Music for a movie..a good one
  7. DK
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's their masterpiece. OK Computer with heart. Takes the best of everything they've learned from their past three experiments and infuses them with the heart and emotionality of their earlier work. It will rank with Kid A and The Moon and Antarctica as the alternative-rock albums of this decade.
  8. RAyR
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Very sweet. Nice, nice textures. I only wish the down loadable version had more clarity to it so that the listener could delve further into the more subtle tones and rhythms.
  9. ms
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    best sounding, best gtr/electro combination album yet. Still delcaring other bands useless.
  10. 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.
  11. 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 !
  12. dAVEJ
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    An excellent new album from Radiohead.
  13. sdjones
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    I knew from the first listen-through that this would be my favourite album of 2007. I haven't exactly been a huge fan of Radiohead's last two outings - this one is brilliant! There's shades of Jeff Buckley and even Keane (who is imitating whom?) and a million other subtlies. Complex Radiohead album-yes. Completely listenable, even accessible- also yes.
  14. mt
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    great
  15. Jim
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    One of the few great albums of the year.
  16. CoreyP
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    I went into "In Rainbows" not thinking about Radiohead's previous work. With that in mind it is hand's down the best CD of the year.
  17. simong
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    there are no words.
  18. Tom
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Makes me realize there are true artist still left in this world.
  19. TresJ
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Awesome...Once again Radiohead does the unexpected and they hit it out the park
  20. Brendan
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's an instant classic. Radiohead truly is a bottomless pit of beautiful, creative music. The way that Radiohead manages to keep the music going at such a high quality after so many great songs astonishes me to no end. Definitely one of the best albums they've ever done, getting better with every listen.
  21. magnusmatstoms
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    Decent but far from the high points of Ok Computer and The Bends
  22. cdub
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    You never know quite what to expect from this band, but it always ends up being just really amazing.
  23. Joe
    Oct 13, 2007
    5
    Only good track was the 2nd one (but that's just my opinion). Feel free to flame. Oh, and props to Radiohead for the whole fighting the system thing -- we need more bands that can do that.
  24. claytons
    Oct 13, 2007
    6
    i hardly can understand these great reviews, and i can't help but think that this album would go virtually unnoticed if it wasn't Radiohead. the majority of the tracks seem to wander aimlessly, in all their duration making their way to a crescendo that never occurs. this sort of minimalistic ambiance simply reveals a dearth in instrumentation - far from an intriguing and i hardly can understand these great reviews, and i can't help but think that this album would go virtually unnoticed if it wasn't Radiohead. the majority of the tracks seem to wander aimlessly, in all their duration making their way to a crescendo that never occurs. this sort of minimalistic ambiance simply reveals a dearth in instrumentation - far from an intriguing and vulnerable nudity. and, if i recall correctly, many of these tracks are leftovers. do they not sound exactly as such? haven't we come to expect at least a little more from Radiohead? they're lucky i'm giving them a 6.… Expand
  25. CarlosD
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Has struck me in a manner I didn't expect. Gorgeous, addictive and even revolutionary. I'll be hard pressed to find a better album this year.
  26. Kirito
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    An amazing album!
  27. 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
  28. HaroldN
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    every element they create in the past you can find on these beautiful piece.. the best album of 2007.
  29. HenryJR
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's exactly what it should be.
  30. morrism
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Incredible...that is all i really have to say
  31. GaryG
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    I partied hard to this album last night, sniffing coke off of a stripper's inner thigh. Dat shit was bangin, dawgs!!! Yall ever sharted in someone's mouth? I have, and I did it while listening to In Rainbow, friends.
  32. JasonG
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    No words.
  33. ChrisA
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    I dig it baby.
  34. GroovySpirit
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Their best since 'The Bends'! I'm a big fan but really didn't expect it to be this good! 'Reckoner' proves their superior originality - no other bands come close. 'Bodysnatchers' - love the way after the 2nd verse it turns from a standard catchy tune into a brilliant climax - all in 4 mins - love it! Best of all it sounds optimistic and happy - Their best since 'The Bends'! I'm a big fan but really didn't expect it to be this good! 'Reckoner' proves their superior originality - no other bands come close. 'Bodysnatchers' - love the way after the 2nd verse it turns from a standard catchy tune into a brilliant climax - all in 4 mins - love it! Best of all it sounds optimistic and happy - makes you wanna bop your head along to the multi-texture beats, grooves & guitar.… Expand
  35. KristiJ
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    I had written Radiohead off... its true. After OK Computers brilliant soundtrack of my summer all those years ago I waited with baited breath for their next release and was so disappointed by Kid A that I quickly moved on and disregarded all other releases until In Rainbows. I was intruiged by their method of release and all the reviews I heard were favorable. I wasn't disappointed. I had written Radiohead off... its true. After OK Computers brilliant soundtrack of my summer all those years ago I waited with baited breath for their next release and was so disappointed by Kid A that I quickly moved on and disregarded all other releases until In Rainbows. I was intruiged by their method of release and all the reviews I heard were favorable. I wasn't disappointed. In short THIS is the album that should have followed up OK Computer. Haunting melodies wonderfully explored lyrics and a mood that sits with it from beginning to end. An A+ album!… Expand
  36. broomhilda
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    There is no one that is even close to what Radiohed are putting out now. This is the most relaxed and pure disc they have put out. There seems to be a calm before utopia. This is excecptioal.
  37. EdwardM.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Amazing.
  38. Sam
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Beautiful.
  39. KevinE
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Ghostly! RADIHEAD find's the peaceful median between KID A's shoegazing territory and Hail to the thief's Mournful guitar rock. IN RAINBOWS plays nothing like any of there previous efforts, but holds all there strenghts in it's pocket. In Rainbow's may very well go down in history as not only one of there greatest, but one of the greatest of our time. Standout Ghostly! RADIHEAD find's the peaceful median between KID A's shoegazing territory and Hail to the thief's Mournful guitar rock. IN RAINBOWS plays nothing like any of there previous efforts, but holds all there strenghts in it's pocket. In Rainbow's may very well go down in history as not only one of there greatest, but one of the greatest of our time. Standout track : ALL I NEED. What would this decade be without Radiohead. Sure we have some great bands. Arcade Fire, Beck, Joanna Newsom, Coldplay, Broken Social Scene, Sufjan Stevens, The white Stripes, and others ( Not gunna list them all) Point is 60's had THE BEATLES and STONES, 70's had LED ZEPPLIN, AND NEIL YOUNG, 80's had TALKING HEADS, REM, U2, 90's and 00's -JUST RADIOHEAD… Expand
  40. walkerr
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    As close to perfect as any album in a long time. It gives you hope that there are still muscians who matter. Moody, haunting, perfect.
  41. BrandonS
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    Once I gave up all hope that Radiohead would ever reach the heights of OK Computer or even The Bends, I started enjoying them more. I like this album better than any since Kid A, but still the songs tend to blend into each other. The album is more spaced-out electronically tinged post-modern, post-apocalyptic, post-everything music, from a very reliable group. Is it earth shattering? No. Once I gave up all hope that Radiohead would ever reach the heights of OK Computer or even The Bends, I started enjoying them more. I like this album better than any since Kid A, but still the songs tend to blend into each other. The album is more spaced-out electronically tinged post-modern, post-apocalyptic, post-everything music, from a very reliable group. Is it earth shattering? No. Is the marketing brilliant? Absolutely. Another strong addition to a notable catalog. But OK Computer it ain't.… Expand
  42. AG
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This album blew me away, there is no other band out there at the moment that can deliver such a diversity of sound and yet with such cohesion. The cohesion of the overall album marks it apart from their last effort (hail to the thief) and is probably their greatest to date. A fusion of all of Radioheads influences over the years have combined to create an astonishing sound
  43. TimC
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    7/10 compared to their other albums. It is good, very good in places. But it isn't up the
    re with OK Computer, The Bends or even Kid A.
  44. GillesB
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Nice album :P
  45. EpictetoK
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    :0
  46. BenS
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Hardly a departure for the band, but after the fractured brilliance of Hail To The Thief and Amnesiac, they finally - musically at least - sound comfortable in their own unique genre. There were a few disappointments - Bodysnatcher's lo-fi rock and Nude's slow tempo - but both tracks, and many others, grow better in time, and after four listens I'm still surprised by the Hardly a departure for the band, but after the fractured brilliance of Hail To The Thief and Amnesiac, they finally - musically at least - sound comfortable in their own unique genre. There were a few disappointments - Bodysnatcher's lo-fi rock and Nude's slow tempo - but both tracks, and many others, grow better in time, and after four listens I'm still surprised by the intricacies of this album. A slight laps towards the end of the record is more than made up for by the beautiful closer, 'Videotape', and other highlights include the opener '15 Step' and the pairing of 'Arpeggi' and 'All I Need'.… Expand
  47. BaldurH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Their best offering since Kid A. Just thrillingly beautiful!
  48. MatthewS
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    One of the most amazing albums to be composed. The fact that is scores one point higher than MIA and Arcade Fire is a joke, a really sad joke.
  49. PatriciaP
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    The most beautiful, honest, touching album I've ever heard.
  50. Marc
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Sonorously, it sounds like a more confident Hail to the Theif, which is delicious in its own light.
  51. MikeS
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    One of the most beautiful records I've heard in a while. Yore's vocals sound better than ever, as they soar through lush string arrangements and ambient sounds. Some of the climatic moments on this record are so powerful that if you don't feel something you must have no nerve endings. Absolutely mesmerizing.
  52. robynl
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    flipping brilliant
  53. jasonwl
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    best since Kid-a.enjoy it much more than HTTT, Radiohead just never stop to amazed us
  54. GabrielV
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    it was a long wait since the last album, but it wast worth every second of it. In Rainbows sounds new, fresh, but it's still radiohead, it's still one of the greatest bands alive today, once again they reinvented themselves, without even having the ambition of doing so, and thus making a hange that sounds completely natural and logical. It get's a little mellow at times, it was a long wait since the last album, but it wast worth every second of it. In Rainbows sounds new, fresh, but it's still radiohead, it's still one of the greatest bands alive today, once again they reinvented themselves, without even having the ambition of doing so, and thus making a hange that sounds completely natural and logical. It get's a little mellow at times, but in a grat way, 10 perect tracks, no fillers, just pure radiohead!.… Expand
  55. RichardF
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's like Kid A with guitars. Actually it's like Kid A with OK Computer. Since it's Radiohead you can also be pretty assured there is no filler.
  56. RaymondH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    A masterpiece. Not as good as Graduation but still the second best album of the decade.
  57. Graham
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Cmon....still the best songwritier's on the planet....no need to explain....just listen
  58. Masedogg
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    On the surface it's fun, creative, beautiful and strange. However, its secret brilliance lies in its subtleties...in sounds that anyone but the most careful listener will never hear. Yet they continue to present themselves after many listens. You are instantly subject to an emotional ride of hope and tragedy and many unsettling areas in between. Radiohead have not given their On the surface it's fun, creative, beautiful and strange. However, its secret brilliance lies in its subtleties...in sounds that anyone but the most careful listener will never hear. Yet they continue to present themselves after many listens. You are instantly subject to an emotional ride of hope and tragedy and many unsettling areas in between. Radiohead have not given their listeners this much to feel and think about ever before. Believe it or not, I think they're actually getting better… Expand
  59. luke
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    best album of the year!
  60. GrandeF
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Radiohead did it again!
  61. Tim
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    wow, radiohead with lush orchestral arrangements!!? I love the first five songs but i think the album starts to lull around the second half a bit. I'm still getting into the two new ones however-
  62. TimmyT.
    Oct 13, 2007
    0
    Radiohead is, to put it simply, way past their time. Stop making music for God's sake. Your done.
  63. Ed
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Once again Radiohead prove that they're a step ahead and a cut above pretty much everyone eslse out there. Stunning.
  64. CameronG.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    The best music radiohead has pumped out for a long time! Brilliant!
  65. AaronW.
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    spellbinding...every song is good...shines a light on a beautiful human heart
  66. DavidR
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    Really great music. I am delighted that music like this is being made.
  67. Alex
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Incredible
  68. georgeb
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    yes yes yes...this is radiohead
  69. JamieS
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This will sound slightly fanboy-ish, but this is the best album Radiohead has released. With more emotional ups and downs than OK Computer, and a far better balance of experimental / rock music than Hail To The Thief. Somehow, and I would have never thought it possible, it seems more mature than Kid A or Amnesiac. Excellent job, Radiohead. Once again, you've raised the bar.
  70. Mike
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Ranks right after The Bends and OK Computer for me. And umm...metacritic staff? aren't you guys being a bit too nice with that 70 ranking for the Dusted Magazine review?? I could understand why you guys would want the album to be a huge success though....
  71. KD
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Honest, mature, so appreciated.
  72. AdrianB
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Amazing album, Best album of the year.
  73. StacyH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Absolutely love this album. From the awesome 90's college rock type songs like Bodysnatchers to the tranquil harmonies like All I Need, I am really loving this album. I'm on about my 20th listen now and I don't see my self stopping anytime soon.
  74. StevenG
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Revolutionary. Will survive the test of time.
  75. 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!!!!
  76. PhilC
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    absolutely heartwrenching.. what a beauty...
  77. [Anonymous]
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Best album ever!
  78. LynnC
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    There has been some good music released lately, but, expectedly, this is years better than any of it. I am just loving Thom's voice since the Eraser; the best instrument in the band.
  79. 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
  80. IselStocks
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    It makes me wonder what music sounded like before I heard this album.
  81. nathans
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    breathtaking!
  82. ZacharyM
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Providing a vast prism of colors, tones, moods, and textures, Radiohead
  83. GaryD
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    No filler, less gloom, all Radiohead. Still lightyears ahead of the rest. Still Towering Above the Rest
  84. adamb.n
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    radiohead at their absolute best i dont recall having as many chills as that from an album since ok computer
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. JesseJ
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    beautiful album all in all. thom's voice is ethereal, the arrangements are lush, and the band as a whole sounds tight as usual. it may be differnt from their previous work because it's more upbeat, etc. but i feel this is the album they were destined to make at this point in their career. nude and faust arp are so gorgeous and sweeping that they truly make me sick to my stomach. beautiful album all in all. thom's voice is ethereal, the arrangements are lush, and the band as a whole sounds tight as usual. it may be differnt from their previous work because it's more upbeat, etc. but i feel this is the album they were destined to make at this point in their career. nude and faust arp are so gorgeous and sweeping that they truly make me sick to my stomach. can't expect anything less from radiohead.… Expand
  88. adolfog
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    Se siente que el miedo despues de OK Computer empieza a ceder. Tienen el toque para las grandes canciones y otra vez se animan.
  89. AndréP
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    in rainbows is the album of the year
  90. AlexB
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    All of the hoople over the unconventional release method may overshadow this album's true brilliance. Radiohead's songwriting has returned to Ok Computer-Kid A era strength, but their style continues to evolve. Given enough time, this album may rank amongst not only Radiohead's greatest, but the greatest of the decade.
  91. tonys
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    i really enjoyed it
  92. ScottH
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    Solid. Their best album in 10 years. A return to form. "In Rainbows" will be talked about for many years to come.
  93. kelly
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Can't get this record off my headphones! Such a great album.
  94. 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!
  95. RonS
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    This is definitely their most consistent album since KID A. Every track brings something new and unique to the table. Bravo! We've got another masterpiece!
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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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