The new Radiohead album...free!

[Worm of Despite]

On 1 October 2007, Radiohead announced via their blog the title, track list, and release dates of their seventh studio album, In Rainbows. As the band was not in a contract with any record label at the time of its release, the album was initially released as a download from inrainbows.com on 10 October 2007. This version, packaged as a zip file, included the ten album tracks encoded in 160kbps DRM-free MP3 format. Upon purchase, the buyer was prompted to type in their desired price, plus a credit card transaction fee of 45 pence if purchased for more than £0.00. The staggered online release of the album began at about 5:30 GMT.

I hear it's received a lot of critical acclaim. It's supposedly an improvement on Hail to the Thief, but other critics say it's a byproduct of jams. Well, I'm about to find out, as my download just completed itself.

[The Dreaming]

Wow, I just downloaded it, im only on about track 4...

I think this is the one... the one we have been waiting for since OK Computer.

I can only describe my feelings as... exhilerated, bouyant, ecstatic.

[Brinn]

IMHO, It's Radiohead's best album. Mellow and Lush. Very relaxing.

[Worm of Despite]

This album is growing on me. At first I thought it was a passable collection of songs: they were all solid but provided no highlights, ala Paranoid Android or Pyramid Song. But that was the initial impression, and each song is pretty familiar to me now. The album doesn't rely on a climax; each piece contributes to a greater whole. Like OK Computer, the music bears up to repeated listening.

It's definitely more cohesive and accessible than Hail to the Thief.

My favorite cut would be "Videotape". I wasn't surprised, because Radiohead always provides a gorgeous closer.

[Infelice]

I have it... and love it. I agree with Brinns comment about it being mellow and lush.... two perfect words to describe the experience.