In Rainbows
by Radiohead
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 2281 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,078 out of 2281
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 2281
  3. Negative: 132 out of 2281

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  1. ShanilS.
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    For me "In Rainbows" is an apt title as this album mixes the "weirdness" and "innovation" from the past with a refreshing boldness and accessibility that has arguably been lacking in their more recent albums. We see many shades of the band on this album. The lyrics are often poignant, drifting from the direct "I don't want to be your friend/ I just want to be your lover - House of For me "In Rainbows" is an apt title as this album mixes the "weirdness" and "innovation" from the past with a refreshing boldness and accessibility that has arguably been lacking in their more recent albums. We see many shades of the band on this album. The lyrics are often poignant, drifting from the direct "I don't want to be your friend/ I just want to be your lover - House of Cards" to more abstract thoughts "I get eaten by the worms...when fishing- Weird Fishes/Appregi". The tracks are layered, they often build...burst and fade away into another great track(catchy riffs and weird electronic beats included). It's the sort of album that gets better upon each listen. For me."Body Snatchers", "Reckoner" and "Jigsaw Falling into Place" are my favorites though like many great albums, each track has a statement and purpose.. The most solid, immediate compilation I've come across on a Radiohead album. ..fantastic stuff...they've still got it.… Expand
  2. TysonS
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Simply put: the most hauntingly beautiful example of rock I have ever heard.
  3. joer
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Best Radiohead album since Ok Computer.
  4. alexj.
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    Awesome album - this band has assimilated its stylistic meanderings of the last ten years in a multi-layered, warm and lush collection of songs. In Rainbows may sound like Radiohead-lite at low volume but as soon as you crank it up (in your headphones, preferably) its mean core is revealed, which is why this is no The Eraser - The Sequel. Yorke is great, no doubt about it, but Radiohead Awesome album - this band has assimilated its stylistic meanderings of the last ten years in a multi-layered, warm and lush collection of songs. In Rainbows may sound like Radiohead-lite at low volume but as soon as you crank it up (in your headphones, preferably) its mean core is revealed, which is why this is no The Eraser - The Sequel. Yorke is great, no doubt about it, but Radiohead is a five-headed monster.… Expand
  5. jakew
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    This album is a very smooth transition from Hail to the Thief; it's better in the all ways that it strives to be.
  6. juanm
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    simple the best record this decade .. so far
  7. SamuelP
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead is still great, fifteen years later. While not as epic as OK Computer, this album is nevertheless original, channeling the creativity of works like Kid A into a genuinely effective masterpiece.
  8. ML
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    The reviewer from Dusted Magazine must be deaf and/or lyrically challenged. RH fan or not, you can't discount the brilliance of In Rainbows..
  9. VASILIS
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    THE BEST SINCE O.K. COMPUTER.WE LOVE YOU GUYS
  10. 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
  11. PeterS
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Could hardly be more pleased with how this one turned out. Hugely looking forward to the second CD.
  12. Carlos
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Absolute Class !
  13. williamg
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    this is the best record radiohead has realeased in the new milenium , its a beatiful album from start to finish, not to mention the revolutionary way they were able to release it, which I think in time will be the way future artist will release their material
  14. NW
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead has learned through their artistic refiners fire that brilliant music can be both innovative and original, while still being accessable. And that's it's okay to write songs to smile to.
  15. 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.
  16. Marcus
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Too good for any comments
  17. RezaM
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead' music is future of the rock.
  18. Kobe
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    I want give it 10 points,but OK Computer comes to me. They just can compete themselves.BOXER and this albums are the best albums in this years so far.
  19. 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.
  20. dmitri
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    This is the most human record Radiohead have made in a decade. Listen close. The concepts of love and defiance in the face of annihilation will prove vital to the future of Western man.
  21. DanielG
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    one of the best radiohead albums. i can't wait for the bonuns tracks!
  22. Mika
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    subtle smarter radiohead. just beautiful stuff.
  23. JoshF
    Oct 15, 2007
    8
    In Rainbows definitely merits multiple listens, for it reveals its beauty in layers. I'm not floored by it like I wanted to be, but I like it nonetheless. Radiohead are like the Simpsons to me, in that even a less-than-stellar release is better than the majoirty of other things being released.
  24. AshleyG.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Wonderful Album Radiohead's best since Ok Computer... should be listening to this for a long while!
  25. JonathanW.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    from release to listen and to listen again...it simply is a wonderful gift and a time when such gifts are hard to come by.
  26. SteL
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    This is nearly a truly great album. Gets better with every listen - and it's fairly addicitve. Download it for free - if you like it then go ahead and buy it.
  27. ToddC
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Simply brilliant! Wonderfully layered and unique. Simultaneously glum and hopeful throughout. Can't wait till the physical CD comes out!
  28. KarthikJ
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    probably their best album since OK Computer
  29. MrE
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    regresando el espacio vacio que siempre le has pertenecido..
  30. seanm
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Without a doubt this next to only OKcomputer as Radioheads most consistent and earnest album.
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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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