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. JackL.
    Apr 10, 2008
    10
    I'm a recent fan of Radiohead, and In Rainbows was the first one I listened, because of all the good critics about it. I can say this is THE best album so far. As I have read before in other coment: Album of The Year. Period.
  2. PiotrekW.
    Apr 5, 2008
    10
    Every single track is a masterpiece but if you want to appreciate it fully then you have to play the album at least 5 times. Great work Radiohead!
  3. AndreP.
    Mar 28, 2008
    10
    Reckoner, a song at the level of radiohead's best ones like just, creep, there there. The full album it's brilliantly conceived and shows that radiohead are the biggest band in the world nowadays, indeed.
  4. HenryG.
    Mar 18, 2008
    10
    Anybody who says this album deserves less then 8 is insane. It is easily radioheads most emotional and romantic sounding record. It keeps a lush and bassy sound structure through the whole album even on bodysnatchers witch is the heaviest number on the album. The only thing that prevents this from being radioheads best album is the fact that song for song the mood reaches a climax far too Anybody who says this album deserves less then 8 is insane. It is easily radioheads most emotional and romantic sounding record. It keeps a lush and bassy sound structure through the whole album even on bodysnatchers witch is the heaviest number on the album. The only thing that prevents this from being radioheads best album is the fact that song for song the mood reaches a climax far too soon at bodysnatchers and never builds up to the same intensity again except maybe at the end of all i need. The whole album could have been sequenced track by track much better but overall it is easily one more genius work of art by a band of musicians that look at making music like a artist looks at a painting a picture.… Expand
  5. MattR
    Mar 9, 2008
    10
    In reply to ben w comment i don't see how it is random noise it isn't there best but it is still pretty damn good better than hail to thief and amnesiac not quite a kid a or ok computer though.
  6. MauricioE.
    Mar 6, 2008
    10
    This disc is one of the best.
  7. AidanK.
    Feb 29, 2008
    7
    Quite a good all round album, they seemed more intent on being interesting rather than good in parts
  8. Superd.
    Feb 26, 2008
    10
    Album of the year.. Period.
  9. TerenceB
    Feb 26, 2008
    9
    Bodysnatchers and nude best songs.
  10. SanderE.
    Feb 25, 2008
    10
    Best record i heard in awhile..
  11. EddieC
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    Loved it at first listen - and more and more with every repeat. I'm tending to agree with people who claim this surpasses OK Computer - and that album I rate as one of my best ever.
  12. DonovanD.
    Feb 20, 2008
    8
    This is a fantastic album!!! simirlarly with every album since Kid A it needs several listens to actual understand the meaning of it. Nude brought tears to my eyes, Jigsaw and the Reckoner are masterpieces The band continue to evolve with every album, (Unlike most modern bands) all those dinosaurs who continue to make comparisons with ok computer need to look at the bigger picture. Thier This is a fantastic album!!! simirlarly with every album since Kid A it needs several listens to actual understand the meaning of it. Nude brought tears to my eyes, Jigsaw and the Reckoner are masterpieces The band continue to evolve with every album, (Unlike most modern bands) all those dinosaurs who continue to make comparisons with ok computer need to look at the bigger picture. Thier music has moved on from the late nineties. radiohead are unique in the sense that they do not conform nor pander to what the public want. The onus is on their fans to come on board and appreciate one of the most original bands EVER!!… Expand
  13. PaulM.
    Feb 18, 2008
    10
    Marketing eccentricity aside this is a truly unique effort that not only satisfies high expectation but exceeds it.Delicatly and deftly balanced in it's delivery, expertly subtle in it's instrumentation.The arrangements and the duration are as close to perfection as possible and the melodies are endearing,enchanting and downright touching.This is a charming work of art that Marketing eccentricity aside this is a truly unique effort that not only satisfies high expectation but exceeds it.Delicatly and deftly balanced in it's delivery, expertly subtle in it's instrumentation.The arrangements and the duration are as close to perfection as possible and the melodies are endearing,enchanting and downright touching.This is a charming work of art that proves that despite their constant longing for evolution Radiohead haven't changed at heart.Brains meets beauty to make one of the most memorable albums of recent times, but more importantly to make sure we haven't forgotten about the genius that Radiohead are capable of producing.… Expand
  14. GeoffreyG.
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    Ben W., I'm not a Radiohead fanboy. I don't like OK Computer that much, I didn't get into Radiohead before In Rainbows, but honestly, it is one of the finest albums I have ever listened to not just in the last year, but in my life.
  15. MikeC
    Feb 16, 2008
    10
    Every song takes hold and sends you on an individually unique journey. Yet the songs also retain a real sense of unity and flow. It's quite unbelievable how they've pulled this off. This album means something different to me every time i hear it. They've equaled Ok Computer and Kid A in my book.
  16. SamS.
    Feb 15, 2008
    8
    The band seems to have finally folded under the hysterical pressure of the music press and rigid rock fans that can't distinguish quality from familiarity to produce a generic rock album. It's well crafted, masterfull, and boring
  17. AlexW.
    Feb 15, 2008
    7
    I think its very very very well recorded / performed - I mean they are great at using their instruments and creating tension etc - i think this album is fun and some songs are naff and some a brilliant - reckoner is by far my favourite song ever - doesn't mean I like the album haha - i think radiohead aren't as good as everyone has dug themselves into a hole with over praising I think its very very very well recorded / performed - I mean they are great at using their instruments and creating tension etc - i think this album is fun and some songs are naff and some a brilliant - reckoner is by far my favourite song ever - doesn't mean I like the album haha - i think radiohead aren't as good as everyone has dug themselves into a hole with over praising them - they were just lucky with the timing of their arrival onto the music scene - and everyone who think ok computer rocks - there is 2 good songs on it! what the hell are you on ... o_o ?… Expand
  18. DaveP.
    Feb 9, 2008
    10
    This is NEW, in the sense that Radiohead seems to consciously implode, then explodes again renewed. Great album, a graduate of their last.
  19. BenW.
    Feb 9, 2008
    2
    Frankly, I think that this is self - indulgent crap. I mean, come on people! This CD is nowhere near the greatness of OK Computer, or any of their other Cd's. Of course, all of you fanboys are going to immediately give this CD a ten just because it's Radiohead. Seriously, they could put out a CD of random noises, dull songwriting, and stupid lyrics and you guys would love it. Oh Frankly, I think that this is self - indulgent crap. I mean, come on people! This CD is nowhere near the greatness of OK Computer, or any of their other Cd's. Of course, all of you fanboys are going to immediately give this CD a ten just because it's Radiohead. Seriously, they could put out a CD of random noises, dull songwriting, and stupid lyrics and you guys would love it. Oh wait, they just did.… Expand
  20. IuliaC.
    Feb 7, 2008
    10
    Great album, special and new sound!!! I'm in love with this album.
  21. DanH
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    They always re-invent themselves and try new genre's....an electronic masterpiece
  22. Stangoni
    Feb 5, 2008
    10
    "In Rainbows" is wonderful. I don't think Paul R. gets it or has listened to it enough. Fans of radiohead will be undone! "Videotape" just kills me. This record just woos you to explore it. Must be listened to over a really good sound system or high quality headphones.
  23. AlexR.R.
    Feb 5, 2008
    9
    This album gives me the goose bumps on the same level as all the tool albums. Ignore the first listening! Thought this album was overrated in the beginning. About the 5th listening i started to love it. The only radiohead album i have besides In Rainbows is OK Computer, which also is a great album. In my opinion, this one is better.
  24. nikv.
    Feb 4, 2008
    10
    A flawless album with lush and beautiful arrangements underpinned by Thom Yorke's exceptional voice. Stands up to OK Computer and The Bends. A masterful achievement.
  25. jw
    Feb 3, 2008
    9
    (8.5) Esoteric as the subject matter may be, "House of Cards" is an incredible song.
  26. JonG.
    Jan 31, 2008
    5
    Compare this to Kid A is a crime, this is a boring repetitive album. I'm not a RH fan but this is a bad joke. Anybody here listen to Ok Computer?... Lets face it, Radiohead have too many fans, they don't do the effort anymore. This album is about fans, money and fame, not about music. I give 5 points for the great marketing campaign.
  27. DaveB.
    Jan 30, 2008
    10
    I love Radiohead. I can't say they've ever recorded a "bad" record. This one, however, is awesome. Just when I think they are going in a slower, more trippy musical direction, they change course again with something new.
  28. PaulR.
    Jan 29, 2008
    2
    For all the acclaim, this is an incredibly boring album. Somewhere in their quest to conquer the world of critical acclaim they mistook 'interesting' for 'quality.'
  29. Fred
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Priceless!!! Another masterpiece from Radiohead.
  30. RickyD.
    Jan 29, 2008
    10
    Beautiful work!! It comes at no better time, because I was in desperate need of an album like this. Its refreshing to hear Radiohead take a different approach with "In Rainbows". Thank you Radiohead!
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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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