Every single time I listen to In Rainbows, I hear such subtle nuances and careful use of strings, discordant samples and melodies that it’s almost overwhelming when you let go of expectation and just.. listen.
The download version is encoded in 160kbit MP3 and does not contain any form of DRM, meaning it will play on virtually anything and is priced at whatever you feel is fair.
The bitrate is a little on the low side for my tastes, however it is sufficiently high enough to avoid most of the typical artefacts that are introduced at lower rates.
Radiohead are continuing to explore and evolve and improve — there is a very definite sense of measured control and a gentle touch present that wasn’t quite so evident in the previous outing.
It also has the distinction, in this authors humble opinion, as one of the easier Radiohead albums to actually just listen to for the sake of enjoyment.
I think it might genuinely replace OK Computer as my most preferred Radiohead album. Far better than I expected and every bit as good as I hoped.
Bravo.
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Brendan Borlase is a Systems and Network Administrator living in Adelaide, Australia, having lived, worked and breathed Information Technology for over 12 years. Learn more.
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