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Written by Hunter
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Monday, 25 February 2008 |
I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. Radiohead have developed a stigma in the world of indie rock. Many believe that their reputation has long ago outgrown their music but having listened to In Rainbows, I can absolutely say that they are still a band in the top of their form. Having constantly evolved, it's hard to place a finger on any one album in comparison to another. Hordes of their fan base will pledge their allegiance to OK Computer while the other spectrum can't listen to anything but Kid A. I find it fascinating that they've covered so much musical territory and continue to broaden their horizon, not sticking to one successful formula and wringing it bone dry like, say, AC/DC have done.
Pick it up, don't just download this piece of music. MP3 compression just can't do the richly textured tracks justice. It's a tough nut to crack because it's so incredibly mellow and some might find themselves longing for something a little louder and earlier in their catalogue at first but to my delight, I've found myself separate from any speakers and craving songs like "Reckoner" and the hauntingly beautiful "Nude" to the point of wanting to grab my headphones and run for a bathroom break to get my musical fix. When songs can plant a seed that potent in your memory, it's hard to deny the joy of escaping to them.
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