I’ve registered my email address for a chance to download Radiohead’s new album right after I read the news about it. One can also pay (the correct term may be "tip") the band the amount that they like for it.
How much did I pay? 0 pound and 0 pence. But it’s more to test if what the news reported was true.
Hailed as a ground-breaking move or cheap, marketing sensation (depending on which you believe), the buzz generated from it was defintely put the boys back on the music scene. However, I think it’s more appropriate to talk about the album rather than debating about the actual motive behind the album launch.
I won’t even try to give you my reviews here, as you could google it and find better, quality insight somewhere else. Not to mention the fact that I suck at reviewing music. This album is not as majestic as Kid A, but it’s definitely better than Amnesiac or even Hail To The Thief.
My favourite tracks so far are Jigsaw Falling Into Place, Reckoner, 15 Steps, and Bodysnatchers. The whole album is now on Repeat mode in my music player. I’m totally in rainbows.