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. KyleN.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Damn near perfect. A definite feeling of equilibrium and relaxation.
  2. ErichF.
    Nov 15, 2007
    10
    Radiohead's best album. A true master piece. What else can I say? Please guys, keep doing music. You're the best at it.
  3. BrennanL.
    Nov 16, 2007
    8
    Great marketing idea, but at the end of the day it is really just another Radiohead album. Thats okay though. I do like the more minimal approach here though. A solid listen and I approve.
  4. HT
    Nov 16, 2007
    6
    The album has 4, maybe 5 great songs, but, beeing honest, no more. That leaves more of the half of the album in the point of view of your fast-forward button. It´s a pity, Radiohead is a band that really cans doing much more better than this.
  5. DavidR.
    Nov 18, 2007
    10
    Like all fans I was waiting, but never d expected that i found my old good bands but in a new skin that fits then perfectly.
  6. MokaB.
    Nov 2, 2007
    9
    The songs, are layered and beautiful, unique and blend magnificently together. I've listened to this album 200 times, and some of its best moments come in the form of reckoner and 15 step. Best album of the decade, by radiohead, of all time! Yes. Oh yes. I'd put this one between Kid A and Amnesiac. Holds a candle next to OK Computer, Bends, or Hail to the Thief. And 15 step is The songs, are layered and beautiful, unique and blend magnificently together. I've listened to this album 200 times, and some of its best moments come in the form of reckoner and 15 step. Best album of the decade, by radiohead, of all time! Yes. Oh yes. I'd put this one between Kid A and Amnesiac. Holds a candle next to OK Computer, Bends, or Hail to the Thief. And 15 step is one of the best album opener Radiohead's ever written.… Expand
  7. adolfog
    Oct 12, 2007
    9
    Se siente que el miedo despues de OK Computer empieza a ceder. Tienen el toque para las grandes canciones y otra vez se animan.
  8. ReyadC
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    They've done it again. The album plays into itself so well. Album Of The Year. Hands down best band on the planet. Can't wait to hear the bonus material
  9. OrvilleM.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    I have no qualms with giving this album a '10' rating. It's simply amazing, start to finish. I can't bring myself to skip a single track - all 10 are essential. Just how often can you say that? People awaiting OK Computer Pt. 2 or The Bends 2.0 need to quit holding their collective breath. The band has moved on...so should you. If I read one more comment regarding a I have no qualms with giving this album a '10' rating. It's simply amazing, start to finish. I can't bring myself to skip a single track - all 10 are essential. Just how often can you say that? People awaiting OK Computer Pt. 2 or The Bends 2.0 need to quit holding their collective breath. The band has moved on...so should you. If I read one more comment regarding a particular live version being superior to one of these recorded tracks, I'll vomit. All over the place. Why? Because I don't give a rat's ass about some concert that I never went to. I'll take the recorded version, thank you very much. Oh, and one more thing. The only real "flaw" that has been levied against In Rainbows is that it lacks a climax. I've found that to be a strength - because I don't feel like any songs pale in comparison after said climax. It just flows from one great song to the next. 10/10.… Expand
  10. DomS
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    By far the absolute best album of 2007. Perfect in every way - not a dud track on the record. Each track takes you to a new world and emotion. Thank god for Radiohead - this is music to get excited about!!!!
  11. LizzieB
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    No words to describe the beauty of this record, just buy it! I've been a Radiohead fan for 12 years now and I love all of their previous albums, but In Rainbows has something special.
  12. StevenG
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Revolutionary. Will survive the test of time.
  13. morrism
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Incredible...that is all i really have to say
  14. HenryJR
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    It's exactly what it should be.
  15. DHobs
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    This is a very good album from beginning to end. I don't think that there is a bad song on here. It isn't as revolutionary as OK Computer or Kid A, but even Beethoven only had a couple times in his career where he really reinvented himself. Overall, this sounds to me like the confident product of a mature band that is completely in control of the music. I liked Hail to the This is a very good album from beginning to end. I don't think that there is a bad song on here. It isn't as revolutionary as OK Computer or Kid A, but even Beethoven only had a couple times in his career where he really reinvented himself. Overall, this sounds to me like the confident product of a mature band that is completely in control of the music. I liked Hail to the Thief, but it sounded scattered to me--like the band wasn't sure about what they should be doing. In Rainbows improves upon this. After the first few listens. Jigsaw was my favorite song, but now that I've listened more, I think that Nude is. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful songs Radiohead has written, and it is a wonder that it didn't find itself on to one of their earlier albums. Other highlights for me include: 15 Step (love the bass part toward the end), Bodysnatchers, All I Need, and Reckoner.… Expand
  16. DirtyT.
    Nov 3, 2007
    8
    An album built on moments, the brilliance and the frequency of which carry this piece of work far enough for me. Suprisingly soulful. This is about as upbeat as radiohead get.
  17. Kirito
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    An amazing album!
  18. claytons
    Oct 13, 2007
    6
    i hardly can understand these great reviews, and i can't help but think that this album would go virtually unnoticed if it wasn't Radiohead. the majority of the tracks seem to wander aimlessly, in all their duration making their way to a crescendo that never occurs. this sort of minimalistic ambiance simply reveals a dearth in instrumentation - far from an intriguing and i hardly can understand these great reviews, and i can't help but think that this album would go virtually unnoticed if it wasn't Radiohead. the majority of the tracks seem to wander aimlessly, in all their duration making their way to a crescendo that never occurs. this sort of minimalistic ambiance simply reveals a dearth in instrumentation - far from an intriguing and vulnerable nudity. and, if i recall correctly, many of these tracks are leftovers. do they not sound exactly as such? haven't we come to expect at least a little more from Radiohead? they're lucky i'm giving them a 6.… Expand
  19. Joe
    Oct 13, 2007
    5
    Only good track was the 2nd one (but that's just my opinion). Feel free to flame. Oh, and props to Radiohead for the whole fighting the system thing -- we need more bands that can do that.
  20. cdub
    Oct 13, 2007
    9
    You never know quite what to expect from this band, but it always ends up being just really amazing.
  21. MarkK.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    Awesome!
  22. magnusmatstoms
    Oct 13, 2007
    7
    Decent but far from the high points of Ok Computer and The Bends
  23. Jim
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    One of the few great albums of the year.
  24. mt
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    great
  25. SoniaB.
    Nov 30, 2007
    10
    WOW!
  26. quixotic
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    the perfect soundtrack for this fall, and for the winter to come, after an incredible great musical year, 2007 we love you !
  27. NicholasC
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Really it probably deserves a 9.5 but that isn't an option. I mentioned that this new album was coming out to a friend the other day and he laughed and said "Radiohead - yeah, I listened to them in high school." I have a lot of stupid friends. Don't be like them.
  28. ms
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    best sounding, best gtr/electro combination album yet. Still delcaring other bands useless.
  29. RAyR
    Oct 13, 2007
    8
    Very sweet. Nice, nice textures. I only wish the down loadable version had more clarity to it so that the listener could delve further into the more subtle tones and rhythms.
  30. BillH
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    a perfect title for a perfect collection of music absolutely luminous
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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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