Goodfella. Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 So, it's coming out alot sooner than we were all led to believe. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-shaDow Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 what the F*CK Coolest way of announcing an album release ever. Holy sh*t I'll be listening to a new Radiohead album in 10 days or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Holy Crabapples Batman, this sneaked beneath my radar, but then again I haven't bought a copy of that ridiculous-price-for-it's-size NME in months/years. I hope it's as good if not better than Hail to the Theif, but Radiohead don't tend to disappoint. Gareth Croke marks it in his calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just another thug Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 This snuck under my radar as well. This is going to rawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brish Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll wait till one of you reviews it before spending any of my hard-earned cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-shaDow Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm going to give them my money so Thom can buy his soy milk. I'm also pretty sure that I've reverted back to high school fanboyism all in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesfleanut Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I was about to make a post about this album, the distribution system is amazing. http://digg.com/music/New_Radiohead_album_...hink_it_s_worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statutory Ray Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll wait till one of you reviews it before spending any of my hard-earned cash. Why? You can get it for free, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodfella. Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I think it's great how they kept it secret, it's such a rare thing what with how easily albums leak these days, wonder if people are gonna start jumping on the bandwagon and using similar tactics. I'm considering springing for the box set, not sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guglielminpietro Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That choose-your-own price idea is genius. I'm gonna give 'em a fiver. (I'd give more if it were a CD with artwork I was getting.) soundcloud.com/TheDamnFineCoats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brish Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll wait till one of you reviews it before spending any of my hard-earned cash. Why? You can get it for free, you know. Yes, of course I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll definitely be getting the Boxset, even the ways things are going, I'll always be a 'Solid Media' fan, but I'll be downloading this as well. And you're right Gug the name your own price thing is genious, I think they are doing it that way becuase I don't think they have a label anymore do they, becuase the deal with EMI/Capitol ran out with Hail to the Thief, I think , so they don't have a record label skimming their whack off it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kippers Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That background is pretty trippy. I doubt i'll get becuase i havn't followed Radiohead much, although they do have some pretty good songs. 習うより慣れろ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface187 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That cover is amazing, and so is the distributing idea. I'll definitely buy this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Andreas Nut Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 defiantly getting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Oh wow, I read about this in the paper but I never really understood it or believed it. They'll be getting at least a fiver from me, maybe more. I can't see too many people putting a penny in if they're Radiohead fans to be honest. If you give people the option I can't see too many doing it. Roll on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guglielminpietro Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Oh wow, I read about this in the paper but I never really understood it or believed it. They'll be getting at least a fiver from me, maybe more. I can't see too many people putting a penny in if they're Radiohead fans to be honest. If you give people the option I can't see too many doing it. Roll on Monday. I paid £4.55* because I'm big Radiohead fan. Plenty of people will take it for free though. I guess Radiohead aren't bothered, they must have a fair bit of cash. *There is a 45p 'bank charge' so I wanted it to work out exactly a fiver. soundcloud.com/TheDamnFineCoats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Yeah, and they get all the profits as they aren't working through a record label, and haven't been since 2003. This should show the music industry just how music should be worth; whatever the buyer wants to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelly Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I've never listened to Radiohead before but I'll buy this just to recognize their awesomeness in this case and to spite the music industry nazis. I suspect others will do the same. Perhaps some ostrich artists will drag their heads out of the sand and notice what they are a part of when Radiohead makes big money on this. We're in the 21st century now, luddites. You don't need a bribing, scheming, vandalising, thieving cartel to distribute your music any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I suspect others will do the same. Perhaps some ostrich artists will drag their heads out of the sand and notice what they are a part of when Radiohead makes big money on this. We're in the 21st century now, luddites. You don't need a bribing, scheming, vandalising, thieving cartel to distribute your music any more. Precisely. This will make people realise that music's value is in the eye of the beholder, though I reckon only those artists with a successful reputation and a rather extensive discography (Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, etc.) could possibly achieve good results with this and not suffer major financial set backs. Being a musician, I opt to never charge on the rare occasion we put music on a disc. I'm conveying my beliefs and they're choosing to listen, they shouldn't have to pay. I'd never make any money, but hell, I'm probably never going to in the world of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just another thug Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hopefully this becomes a standard business model and we can bypass the record industries. Artists should be making money on their performances not on overpricing their physical recordings. Physical recordings should be used as a means to get people out to the gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-shaDow Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Guys it's almost time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesfleanut Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 sh*t man, it is time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealmac Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 The Bends was their best album. OK Computer was a close second, and they went downhill after that. Needless to say I won't be rushing out to get it. Anyway, Muse are better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crokey Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It's not half bad actually, I wouldn't say classic just yet, but then again Radiohead albums always take a couple of weeks or a month to really grow on me then I'll be addicted. It's fairly similar to Thom Yorkes solo album The Eraser, but with a couple of hints of Hail to the Theif. About 8.5 Chainsaws out of 10 so far. Keep in mind that Hail to the Theif in my books is a 9.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyZimmzy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 It's mellow and easy to listen to, but it's not doing it for me. I'll give it a 7/10, because I'll still be listening to it when I'm in an easy-going mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I ordered the discbox. Radiohead is my 2nd favorite band ever so it wasn't a hard choice. Just started listening to it just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhoda Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Took me bloody ages to get on the site, I must admit. I do like it, a lot better than my first impressions of Hail To The Thief were anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just another thug Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Ahhh! The site must be getting raped right now because it's just not working for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-shaDow Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Initial thoughts are that this is way more immediate and likeable than HTTT. This album's also way more cohesive, whereas HTTT was all over the place and the songs don't really flow together. One thing though, what the f*ck happened to Videotape? I've heard live versions that totally kill, they could've done so much more with it in the studio. "15 Step" and "Bodysnatchers" is an amazing 1-2 opener. Those 2 and "All I Need" are probably my favorites so far. I thought Faust Arp would be some fuzzy krautrocky thing but I'm pretty impressed by it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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