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Generally favorable reviews- based on 795 Ratings
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Mixed: 91 out of 795
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Feb 18, 2011It covers familiar ground, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing at all. One of people's major complaints with The King of Limbs is the length, but that's probably my favorite part. By the looks of things, I'm the only person who thinks this, but albums that are more than 45 minutes generally lose my attention, so this 37 minute album keeps me enthralled.
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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 22, 2011Radiohead's eighth borrows elements from previous catalog - the abstract electronic found in Kid A, the funky beats from Amnesiac, and the beauty from In Rainbows. It's also influenced by Thomâ
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Jul 8, 2011It took some time to get into this album, but wow, just wow. So much brilliance, so much uniqueness, so much Radiohead. It's experimental, it's strange, it's art. Pick this up immediately and you will not be disappointed.
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Feb 19, 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 19, 2011
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Feb 19, 2011Surprisingly accessible upon first listen, The King of Limbs is another masterpiece from English band Radiohead. The last two tracks close out the album beautifully.
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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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Feb 24, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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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, 2011If only I could afford it, I'd buy hundreds of copies of The KoL.
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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
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Mar 21, 2011Unfortunately, "The King Of Limbs" leaves one wondering where the level of developmental inspiration got lost. Thom Yorke and company have enough positive credit in the bank to get away with this half hearted effort, which in forthcoming years will be acquainted alongside "Pablo Honey" in the list of top Radiohead long players. http://hackskeptic.com
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Feb 20, 2011it's not love @ first sight for sho', but that's aight, i'm not gay anyway... And so isnt that LP.
Long live the king, parse all of those that stayed 17 years ago, climbing up the walls; well, i guess it takes some time to... -
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 20, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Feb 18, 2011
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Feb 23, 2011The problem that most 20 year old bands have is continuing to make new and interesting music. Radiohead does not have this problem. Though this album is not their best, it is still unique and beautiful. The King of Limbs is most importantly pointing them in a new direction.
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Feb 19, 2011
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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 18, 2011It sounds like a DJ remix of the real album, but where is the real album? Radiohead's weakest album, but I'm still giving it a 7 while I wait to see if this really is the real thing.
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Feb 19, 2011
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Feb 18, 2011Upon listening to the album in its entirety 6-7 times now, i can place my hand on my heart and say that this album is now worse than Pablo Honey. Too short, too one dimensional and tedious. Its fine to have this sound for a couple of tracks but 8 tracks, too much. I lost interest in the album by the time it ended. I feel ripped off with this album. Just hoping there's a Part 2.
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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 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, 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, 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 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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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 20, 2011
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Oct 12, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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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 20, 2011Great, great album! "The King of Limbs" is unique in comparison with anything else that the band has ever done. The album gets better with every listen, and at this point, is among my favorite Radiohead albums!
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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, 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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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]