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. IggyL.
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    Best album of the year, and Radiohead's 3rd best album. No doubt about that.
  2. RobAlderson
    Jan 16, 2008
    9
    Beautifull, love it, maybe a better climax would make it a 10
  3. krzysztofziewacz
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Launched me into the space.
  4. finul.
    Dec 20, 2008
    9
    Another sterling set by Radiohead. It's experimental but accessible, and if you haven't forgiven the group for Kid A yet (though I love that album), tracks like "Reckoner" and "Bodysnatchers" will probably bring back fine memories of the old Radiohead.
  5. JonP.
    Jan 2, 2008
    7
    I didn't like the album at first, because to me, it sounded the same as Kid A, which I consider Radiohead's worst album. Over time it has grown on me, and Disc 2 has some gems on it. Still not as good as Hail To The Thief though.
  6. Fred
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Priceless!!! Another masterpiece from Radiohead.
  7. TBone
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    Umm, yes. Easily album of the year. I think you have to listen to it about 5 times. Watch the video for Nude on youtube. Mezmerizing and a pure work of art. Seriously there are about 7-8 songs on here that are beyond belief. I'm not just a fanboy spammer, I'm serious. I love "Weird Fishes". "All I need" has such incredible bass. They should put this album on voyager X and launch Umm, yes. Easily album of the year. I think you have to listen to it about 5 times. Watch the video for Nude on youtube. Mezmerizing and a pure work of art. Seriously there are about 7-8 songs on here that are beyond belief. I'm not just a fanboy spammer, I'm serious. I love "Weird Fishes". "All I need" has such incredible bass. They should put this album on voyager X and launch it into space so aliens can hear it.… Expand
  8. CourtneyB
    Oct 4, 2008
    6
    I don't understand the proclamations that this is the best record since OKC. It's pretty good but unlike OKC or the albums released since, it is not surprising or deep... to me, it's mostly good but mostly boring and shallow.
  9. EJJ
    Jan 8, 2008
    9
    Haunting lyrics with a brilliant mix of synthesized and true to form sounds perpetuates the listener through a seamless integration of raw, undiscovered emotions. A true bi-polar experience that takes your mind effortlessly through a revolving door of highs and lows. I tried to ignore the hype and take a pass on this album but after a few listens, I'm glad I gave it a chance.
  10. HexS
    Jan 9, 2008
    9
    Very good music. Weird and interesting. Makes you feel stuff.
  11. DonovanD.
    Feb 20, 2008
    8
    This is a fantastic album!!! simirlarly with every album since Kid A it needs several listens to actual understand the meaning of it. Nude brought tears to my eyes, Jigsaw and the Reckoner are masterpieces The band continue to evolve with every album, (Unlike most modern bands) all those dinosaurs who continue to make comparisons with ok computer need to look at the bigger picture. Thier This is a fantastic album!!! simirlarly with every album since Kid A it needs several listens to actual understand the meaning of it. Nude brought tears to my eyes, Jigsaw and the Reckoner are masterpieces The band continue to evolve with every album, (Unlike most modern bands) all those dinosaurs who continue to make comparisons with ok computer need to look at the bigger picture. Thier music has moved on from the late nineties. radiohead are unique in the sense that they do not conform nor pander to what the public want. The onus is on their fans to come on board and appreciate one of the most original bands EVER!!… Expand
  12. AidanK.
    Feb 29, 2008
    7
    Quite a good all round album, they seemed more intent on being interesting rather than good in parts
  13. jw
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    (8.5) Esoteric as the subject matter may be, "House of Cards" is an incredible song.
  14. AlexR.R.
    Feb 5, 2008
    9
    This album gives me the goose bumps on the same level as all the tool albums. Ignore the first listening! Thought this album was overrated in the beginning. About the 5th listening i started to love it. The only radiohead album i have besides In Rainbows is OK Computer, which also is a great album. In my opinion, this one is better.
  15. MauricioE.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    This disc is one of the best.
  16. MattR
    Mar 9, 2008
    10
    In reply to ben w comment i don't see how it is random noise it isn't there best but it is still pretty damn good better than hail to thief and amnesiac not quite a kid a or ok computer though.
  17. PiotrekW.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Every single track is a masterpiece but if you want to appreciate it fully then you have to play the album at least 5 times. Great work Radiohead!
  18. AliK.
    May 3, 2008
    10
    This album is one of the best in decade. 10 years later it gonna be on of the best in All the times.
  19. SteveO
    May 5, 2008
    10
    Could this be the best album of all time? Bingo.
  20. VenturaV.
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    Simply amazing!!!
  21. CaseyR.
    Jun 29, 2008
    9
    Not as good as their debut ;-) LOL This is one of the rare bands that you could never get away with saying that.
  22. NikhilK.
    Jun 6, 2008
    10
    Continues Radiohead's march to "Greatest Band of All Time" status, following their development from the OK Computer era through Kid A, back to something in between yet refreshingly new.
  23. TerryM.
    Jul 20, 2008
    10
    The best album they have done thus far.
  24. NickL.
    Jul 24, 2008
    10
    Agreed, their best since Ok Computer.
  25. JamesM.
    Aug 5, 2008
    10
    I love all Radiohead albums and I agree, best since OK Computer. also, saw them live in Victoria park, they did every song off of In Rainbows with a few old classics thrown in too, the in rainbows tracks sounded just as epic as the others (even tho karma police stole the show)
  26. JoseC.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    In Rainbows is just perfect.
  27. PavithranG
    Sep 7, 2008
    10
    One of the best Radiohead album to date. This is an understatement. Legends of the modern era.
  28. RigobertoG.
    Sep 8, 2008
    10
    Best cd of the year. thom york's beautiful voice and greenwood's brilliant guitar skills amount to a perfect serenade.
  29. guvena
    Jan 16, 2009
    10
    It's all about feelings. you make your way through shit and piss, end up in rainbows. nothing is better, lots of ups and downs, haves and havents and shit, all you see are colors. but colors aren't rainbows. rainbows are amazing, easy to feel and much clearer. so is "in rainbows". easy to love, hard to not listen. great musicians they are.
  30. AtticusM
    Mar 17, 2009
    10
    It's very rare when an album comes along and redefines music. Thank you, Radiohead.
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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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