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Generally favorable reviews- based on 795 Ratings
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Feb 22, 2011
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Feb 25, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011Trippy. It's no 'In Rainbows', but it's still really good. I don't understand why people are saying this is their worst album, though: I feel like 'Pablo Honey' is their worst.
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Feb 22, 2011This is a very enjoyable album. They take a lot of elements from other bands and genre and create their own quite successfully. I assume the Wire Magazine and its ilk would have a plethora of music that would be better, but it is as it is.
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Feb 20, 2011
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Apr 5, 2011Radiohead keeps moving farther and farther away from mainstream music, but in my opinion they went a little too far this time. Its hard to find a chorus never mind something you can hum along to. In fact its hard to determine when they are even mumbling about because the instruments are too loud. As a causul fan The King of Limbs is a disappointment.
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Feb 19, 2011Great Album, grows on you the more you listen to it. I liked Lotus Flower, Give up the Ghost the most. Has a nice haunting flow about it. Thom Yorke as one of the most distinct voices in rock music
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Feb 20, 2011Really like the new album. Been listening to it for the last two days. It opens up little secrets every time you listen to it. For a band continuing with this quality i hope they´ll never stop!
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Oct 12, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 24, 2011
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Feb 26, 2011If there was ever an album that was created to cure insomnia, this would be it. A soulless effort from a band that has so many talents, too bad it was wasted on incessant beats. A great disappointment.
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Mar 10, 2011
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Mar 17, 2011The thing with Radiohead is that their albums differ so much that some fans only like select albums. But, what we all should realize is that ALL of their albums are musically and technically fantastic, no matter if we like them or not. I prefer The Bends acoustic sound, while some like Kid A for its glithcy-electronic sound. This is a Kid A type of album.
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Mar 31, 2011A little disappointing. Short - only 37 minutes. The "skipping record" drum track is wearing a little thin. This album does not rock. Hoping it grows on me like most of the other albums did.
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Apr 2, 2011
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Apr 10, 2011I expected more from Radiohead after the brilliant In Rainbows. This new album is a return to the sheer weirdness of Kid A and Amnesiac. It has interesting moments and their wish to experiment is laudable but the album sounds too cold and distant.
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Feb 24, 2013
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Oct 9, 2012a nice sound but definitely a huge change for the band and fans of radiohead's earlier work (pablo honey, the bends) may not respond to it as positively.
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Feb 19, 2013
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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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Aug 20, 2016
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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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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
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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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Feb 19, 2011Took 7 listens for me to truly appreciate what Radiohead has done here. At the moments I'm loving it but it took a little while to get their. Standouts for me are Codex, Lotus Flower, Little by Little and Separator. Give it a while, it's still the Radiohead we all know and love.
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Feb 24, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 18, 2011Thereâ
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Feb 26, 2011
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Mar 27, 2012It's just ridiculous and pathetic to read comments comparing The King Of Limbs to Pablo Honey, The Bends or OK Computer and if you will not step out of your comfort zone to listen to the tracks then I expect any bad adjectives you will tag with to this album. The Kings Of Limbs is simply groundbreaking, unprecedented and brilliant! The end.
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Feb 21, 2011My first listen; "Wow, that might be their worst album since Pablo Honey. 'Feral' sucks!"
My eighth listen; "Wow, that might be their best album since Kid A. 'Feral' is my favourite!"
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Nov 7, 2011THIS IS MY FAVORITE AFTER 'OK COMPUTER' & IN 'RAINBOWS'. A very different album by Radiohead which can disappoint some and satisfy some. For me this album is another MASTERPIECE. I can listen to it hundred times and still not get bored of it. I can feel each & every second of this album. GREAT ONE !!!
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011If only I could afford it, I'd buy hundreds of copies of The KoL.
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Feb 24, 2011
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Oct 6, 2011After countless sessions of listening to The King of Limbs in the past few months, I came to the conclusion of this being one of Radiohead's weakest albums.
In order of brilliance:
1. Kid A / Amnesiac
2. Hail to the Thief
3. OK Computer
4. In Rainbows
5. The Bends
6. The King of Limbs
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Feb 20, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 22, 2011
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Feb 18, 2011
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Feb 18, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 18, 2011
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Feb 18, 2011Its definitely a grower, like all Radioheads album. I found it to be disappointing at first listen, but maybe i was isnt expecting something else. I kept on listening time and time again, and i found that it had a different feel to it. And to be honest, now i will keep on playing it...I just loved it, Lotus flowers and Thom Yorke's dance was futuristic and loveable
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Feb 18, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011Haunting. Beautiful. Psychedelic. Organic. Soulful. Simple. Intense. Heartbreaking. Triumphant. Wonderful. Fresh. Exotic. Familiar. Focused. Poignant. Thrilling. Fantastic.
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Feb 20, 2011Top album. It's not their upfront classic, but they really pushed themselves for this record. All those different feelings and styles, it's truly unbelievable. Radiohead, the most significant band of the last 2 decades, and maybe even for this decade.
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011Definitely a great album, but not one of Radiohead's best albums (refer to OK Computer,, Amnesiac, or even In Rainbows), but this album gives us the much needed fix of a new, quality Radiohead album. My biggest issue is with the length of the album, it almost feels almost like there is going to be a second disc released much like Radiohead did with In Rainbows. That is still to be seen though!
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Feb 19, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 19, 2011It's like Radiohead, but with none of the catchy parts.
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011Radiohead's most consistent effort since OK Computer, The King of Limbs manages to sound manic and mature simultaneously. The grooves rush, layers build only to drop suddenly, melodies anticipate each other. But this time the songs and sounds seem to issue from the same place. The King of Limbs confirms our suspicions: experiments begun on Kid A have taken us somewhere worth going.
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011Amazing album, Radiohead continue to do what they do best: innovate and pave the way for the rest of the music business. Possibly one of their top three albums
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Feb 20, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011Radiohead continues to put forth some of the most interesting, multidimensional music out there. This album might take a few listens - but it's definitely worth every minute.
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011If this were a Thom Yorke project, I'd say it's his most accomplished work to date. As a Radiohead album, however, it ranks just above "Pablo Honey." Flabby, indulgent stuff.
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Feb 21, 2011I knew after listening to TKOL for the first time that I had just witnessed a masterpiece. TKOL shows signs of progression as well as a return to Radioheadâ
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 21, 2011The King Of Limbs is a perfect album to follow In Rainbows. While the latter sparked an immediate obsession, TKOL took a little more time and was slightly more refined. Radiohead proves that the moment before the climax can be more beautiful than the climax itself and it takes an incredibly talented group of musicians to achieve something like this.
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 22, 2011
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Feb 22, 2011Understated, controlled, moody, and, of course, brief. But this album really grow on you over time. I liked it on the first listen, but it really began to become special after nearly a week of listening to it. While it is not among my favorite Radiohead albums, I think this is a fine addition to their catalog.
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Feb 22, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 23, 2011
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Feb 23, 2011I have every Radiohead album and this is easily the most disappointing. I guess I'm a fan of their earlier stuff because I miss the sound of Pablo Honey, OK Computer and The Bends. Everything after the first three became very unemotional and lifeless to me. I hate wasting money on music I can't even enjoy listening to.
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Feb 24, 2011Another classic by Radiohead. Simply the best band ever. Nobody has or ever will come close to their creative genius. From Bloom to Separator, every track on this album is a classic. Too bad the whole thing is so short.
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Feb 25, 2011Nausea-inducing trash that people force themselves like just because its radiohead. This is yet another step in the wrong direction for band that was evolving quite well up until the last few albums. I've already seen some people who genuinely hated this album after first listen, but have slowly but surely changed their minds based on critics' overrating of this album.
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Feb 26, 2011To me this album represents Radiohead's courage and strength through all of their music. I think it is simply, strangely and utterly beautiful, sounds like a mix of In Rainbows, Kid A, and Yorke's solo stuff. Really loving codex, it brings you into the moment. 2nd half of the album is better than the 1st.
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Feb 26, 2011A slow burner but ultimately satisfying. "Separator" and "Codex" sublime. This is supposed to be 150 characters long .....blah..... blah...... blah....... blah.........
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Mar 1, 2011Insanely delicious album. Loved "Little by Little." Everything is so eerily good. It does sound a bit more electronic then their other albums, but nevertheless, Radiohead makes it work.
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]