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Generally favorable reviews- based on 795 Ratings
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Positive: 659 out of 795
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Mixed: 91 out of 795
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Negative: 45 out of 795
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May 23, 2014
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Jul 24, 2014
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May 6, 2016It's an odd duck of a record. Some of my favorite Radiohead tunes of all time are on this album--but 3 of my least favorites on there too, and they come right in the middle of the album. It feels very disjointed to me--even to this day.
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Mar 8, 2015This is certainly not my favorite Radiohead album, but I really do appreciate what they're doing here nonetheless. The music is a lot more subtle and less immediate than on their other albums, but it's still interesting and different. Not quite as memorable as some of their other stuff though.
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Feb 18, 2016A lukewarm first half of the album with four solid songs nonetheless. However, the second half is a dramatic improvement with Lotus Flower, Codex, Give Up the Ghost and Separator containing some of Radiohead's finest moments, particularly with the closing track. Probably one of Radiohead's weakest albums, partly due to the short length, but still a strong record.
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Nov 14, 2016
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Aug 20, 2016
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Mar 15, 2016Magnificent album by the most consistent band ever. It was a wonderful experience listening to this album and I hope that Radiohead would continue making such good albums.
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Dec 30, 2018an album very out of the ordinary, has all the originality that we already know from thom Yorke, for a fan of years like me this album is an excellent way of renewal for the band
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Feb 12, 2017
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Aug 29, 2019
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Jan 23, 2017Quite the surprise of an album and typical of Radiohead to not have much of a lead up to the announcement and drop it on their website, this did not disappoint. I seriously don't think this I could rate a Radiohead album less than 8 and I sure hope they never change.
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Sep 18, 2020This record is one of the weakest spots of Radiohead’s discography. A big disappointment after the band’s best record, at least in this century, In Rainbows. But it would be foolish to say it’s not good. The King of Limbs is a solid, enjoyable record but also a weak spot in Radiohead’s catalogue.
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Mar 18, 2018
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Aug 12, 2018
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Apr 16, 2018- Bloom : good 8/10
- MoRnINg mR MagpIE : ???????
- Little by Little : solid
- Feral : bleep/20
- Lotus Flower : such flower, very japan, good bassline
- Codex : Kid Amnesiac feeling
- GUTG : Wow birdy song good good
- Separator : nice drums -
May 8, 2022Their least interesting record to date. It's a disappointing album that sounds more like a collection of demos or something off a radiohead wannabes Ep . Definitely one if my least favorites from them unfortunately.
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Jun 7, 2019
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Apr 1, 2020It's definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but those who are into Radiohead or into this kind of music will love it, especially the last 4 tracks. This album also has a live version that HAS to be listened to by everyone who liked the original King of Limbs. Tracks sound even better on the In the basement version and kinda help you appreciate the album versions more.
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Dec 17, 2020
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Nov 17, 2022The first half of this album isn't as good as the second half. Lotus Flower and Codex is such a banger.
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May 18, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Oct 16, 2022A criminally underrated album for sure! The From the Basement sessions are simply next level
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Mar 6, 2023I wasn't super impressed by this album when compared to other Radiohead albums. The second half of this album really saves the project.
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Aug 28, 2023One of the greatest alternative albums of the 2010s. Radiohead did not dissapoint.
Awards & Rankings
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Dec 14, 2011There's just incredible depth to The King Of Limbs, and if you're impatient, you'll miss it.
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May 24, 2011It's been a long time since Radiohead made records with an eye toward anything more than satisfying the band's own creative impulses, if it ever did. Those who are prepared to stick it out, though, may well find The King of Limbs worth the wait.
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MojoMay 16, 2011They've delivered their biggest surprise to date. A record that falls short for its constituent parts. [May 2011, p.100]