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. DeanP.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Best Radiohead release since OK Computer. There is not a single dud on this one.
  2. RichB.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Perfection. Best album since Kid A.
  3. Guillermot
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    This is the most emotional album in any sense of the year all the six of them has evolve in a new sound that only doing amazing music for almost 20 years can achieve. its the sample that this is the real rock of our time
  4. jazzusj.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Awesooome album, beautyfull songs, Tom's voice like wine, older -> better!
  5. OctavianI.
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Great album !
  6. Gregor
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    Lovely.
  7. JeffG
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Radiohead's seventh album continues their pattern of growth which, arguably, took a step back with 2003's Hail To The Thief. The combination of the songwriting skills that they have always possessed with the studio skills of Kid A has resulted in what may be their most brilliant work yet. As with any Radiohead album, the initial impression is just a taste of the appreciation Radiohead's seventh album continues their pattern of growth which, arguably, took a step back with 2003's Hail To The Thief. The combination of the songwriting skills that they have always possessed with the studio skills of Kid A has resulted in what may be their most brilliant work yet. As with any Radiohead album, the initial impression is just a taste of the appreciation which develops from repeated listens. Already most fans rank this as close to OK Computer and Kid A. In time, this album is sure to be seen as a masterful work in Radiohead's impressive progression.… Expand
  8. AndersW
    Oct 14, 2007
    10
    Radiohead have done it again.
  9. isaacC
    Oct 14, 2007
    9
    Distinctly Radiohead, everything they have worked towards. In Rainbows is a culmination of the bands exploration into electonic beats with Kid A, mornful guitars and up beat cymbols from the bends and the jarring, slurring, rolling lyrics of Hail to the Theif. All along their carear has been planned out. Each album a stepping stone to this moment in time. The only question is what lies Distinctly Radiohead, everything they have worked towards. In Rainbows is a culmination of the bands exploration into electonic beats with Kid A, mornful guitars and up beat cymbols from the bends and the jarring, slurring, rolling lyrics of Hail to the Theif. All along their carear has been planned out. Each album a stepping stone to this moment in time. The only question is what lies beyond the Rainbow?… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  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. Mika
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    subtle smarter radiohead. just beautiful stuff.
  15. PeterS
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Could hardly be more pleased with how this one turned out. Hugely looking forward to the second CD.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. TysonS
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Simply put: the most hauntingly beautiful example of rock I have ever heard.
  19. SammyB
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    simply great.......could be their best....time will tell......could be the greatest album ever.....time will tell
  20. cristian
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    FANTASTIC!
  21. TobbiG.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    I can't stop listening to it... it is on repeat. Love it. Most honest work in music since the Beatles?
  22. heebooh
    Oct 15, 2007
    8
    Great album, but que the sound quality is rather poor when you try to play it loud. Not as good as "Hail to the Thief", though. But I suppose it's a good bargain...for 2 quid, HA !
  23. Grant
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    The first time I listened to this album, I admit I was slightly underwhelmed. But after repeated listening, this is may be their finest work to date
  24. KyleZ.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    What album are the guys over at Dusted Magazine listening to? Honestly Radiohead's best album.
  25. RylanL
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    A resurregence from a band that never went away. Only radiohead could top themselves by releasing such a masterpiece and fundamentally changing the music landscape by denying the record companies their pennies. Ingenious culturally, and that's independent of the music.
  26. sethisawesome
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Not only the best album I've heard all year, its one of the best albums I've heard ever. Even better than Kid A. And I loves me some Kid A. My heart rate actually quickened during parts.
  27. DavidE.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    This album is amazing. It's better than those stupid pretentious indie rock critics from dusted magazine ranked it. Grow a pair of balls and listen to something other than an underground band.
  28. FelipeP.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    Their best album, beautiful!
  29. SeanP.
    Oct 15, 2007
    10
    ...and so Radiohead keeps the mantle of being my favorite contemporary band. How they do it, I don't know.
  30. Cornell
    Oct 15, 2007
    9
    Every once in a while Radiohead comes out to show the musical world what to do next. Well, they are back with their best album since Amnesiac (thats right kids!!)...a beautiful mix of styles that -once again- makes even the hardcore fans adjust their idea of what(ever it is that) Radiohead is.
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Critic Reviews

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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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