Radiohead - The King Of Limbs

Salami · 11-23-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine

It's weird for me because Radiohead doesn't interest me much. I gave their last couple albums one or two listens at most. So, I surprised myself when I was moved to listen to King of Limbs at all, and then actually thought it sounded better than just okay. I've even listened to it a few times since the first go around. Sorry for the confusion.

You know, this is pretty much exactly the way I'm feeling about them. I can't deny the artistry and musical endeavour, but I've found a lot of their stuff slightly boring for that reason. However, the King of Limbs album is a lot more interesting, and I voted "good" as well.

Gage_Winters · 12-06-2011, 03:14 PM

I really like this album

SATCHMO · 12-06-2011, 10:26 PM

One thing that I really do appreciate about Radiohead is that they do tend to honor where they are musically. They've been a band that has consistently progressed and evolved without it ever seeming like they were trying to capture more of the market share. I still get a sense of that with King of Limbs, but I also get the sense of the band maybe being a little burned out. It's a good album; the compositions are great, but something feels flat, two-dimensional almost. I can't quite put my finger on it.

Thom Yorke · 12-07-2011, 08:55 AM

They pounded out 3 great albums between 2000 and 2003, and have taken a step down with each album since, with intervals of 4 years on each release. I still think IR was a really good album, even if it wasn't up to par with the previous 4 releases, but TKOL was a clear step down. When you couple this with the fact that TKOL was a really short album, I can see your point.

Kinda Blue · 12-07-2011, 10:20 AM

I think In Rainbows is one of Radiohead's best albums. TKOL is also all right, but no where near as good as OK Computer, Kid A or In Rainbows (haven't heard Hail To The Thief or Amnesiac).

debaserr · 12-07-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinda Blue

I think In Rainbows is one of Radiohead's best albums. TKOL is also all right, but no where near as good as OK Computer, Kid A or In Rainbows (haven't heard Hail To The Thief or Amnesiac).

Bro.

Howard the Duck · 12-07-2011, 07:47 PM

Amnesiac is my fave by them

Surell · 12-07-2011, 10:24 PM

^ this. But then again, so is TKOL and not IR.

Sparky · 12-07-2011, 11:00 PM

apparently thom yorke and flying lotus are making a collab ep

Phantom Limb · 12-07-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparky

apparently thom yorke and flying lotus are making a collab ep

I just jizzed in my pants 10,000 times.

View Poll Results: What do you think of The King Of Limbs?
Brilliant	36	21.43%
Good	69	41.07%
Average	30	17.86%
OK	12	7.14%
Poor	12	7.14%
Terrible	9	5.36%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2011, 10:20 AM	#175 (permalink)
Kinda Blue Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 92	I think In Rainbows is one of Radiohead's best albums. TKOL is also all right, but no where near as good as OK Computer, Kid A or In Rainbows (haven't heard Hail To The Thief or Amnesiac). __________________ lastfm My music rated

12-06-2011, 03:14 PM	#172 (permalink)
Gage_Winters Groupie Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 9	I really like this album

12-06-2011, 10:26 PM	#173 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	One thing that I really do appreciate about Radiohead is that they do tend to honor where they are musically. They've been a band that has consistently progressed and evolved without it ever seeming like they were trying to capture more of the market share. I still get a sense of that with King of Limbs, but I also get the sense of the band maybe being a little burned out. It's a good album; the compositions are great, but something feels flat, two-dimensional almost. I can't quite put my finger on it.

12-07-2011, 08:55 AM	#174 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	They pounded out 3 great albums between 2000 and 2003, and have taken a step down with each album since, with intervals of 4 years on each release. I still think IR was a really good album, even if it wasn't up to par with the previous 4 releases, but TKOL was a clear step down. When you couple this with the fact that TKOL was a really short album, I can see your point.

12-07-2011, 11:00 PM	#179 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	apparently thom yorke and flying lotus are making a collab ep