Album Rating: 4.5

Johnny hasn't awarded a 5 on the site so I'm taking that as evidence he's a tough crowd and adding a .2 to his score in my mind :D

how do people who aren't staff give 4.5s and 5.0s so damn fast

i wish i could digest an entire record in a single sitting

Album Rating: 4.5

I listened to the album 10 times in 20 hours before reviewing

Album Rating: 3.5

I don't have any other Radiohead albums rated since my Radiohead "phase" was long before I knew what sputnikmusic was, but I'll probably sink into their discog again soon. and hmm I have no idea what my fav RH album is. I think Amnesiac is up there with Kid A and Ok Comp

"“Burn the Witch” is a case where the bombast of the message is more important than the execution implied; the gravity of the circumstance is trivialized a bit by the bouncy, orchestral arrangements and Yorke’s lofty delivery."

Is this a negative critique? I enjoy that aspect without considering it trivializing.

Album Rating: 3.5

not exactly a "negative" critique so much as comparing it with the closer. the song is called "burn the witch" yet has a lighthearted tone that makes the concept seem less severe. it's actually executed kinda cleverly, even if i don't really care for that song in general. i get the sense that, as the song continues, Thom cares more about the sound of his voice then committing to any task at hand, which is almost a total opposite to the closing track

Album Rating: 4.0

Burn the witch works less every time I listen to it. Without the video it's really quiet bland to me.

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

I love this record. I honestly think it's the most cohesive release Radiohead have made.

While it's a lot low-key, it's not like it KOTL which really was disappointing and underwhelming.



This record is so groovy which is odd given how fucking subtle it likes to play.

" the song is called "burn the witch" yet has a lighthearted tone that makes the concept seem less severe"

I kind of consider that a cherry on top with a lot of songs. For example, I love Mr. Bungle's "Pink Cigarette" and "Vanity Fair" that much more for the same reason. The juxtaposition of subject matter to musical tone is fun to me.

Album Rating: 3.5

yeah i don't mind the delivery - again, was just comparing the two songs and how they prioritize

I've never been much for the band, so I found that very welcome. Although, people seem really interested in discussing the opener. I'm much more intrigued by "Glass Eyes" and "The Numbers".

Album Rating: 4.5

Utterly fantastic review.



But come on, we can't have the King of Limbs be an entire point higher than this from the Sputnik staff. That'd be ridiculous.



(And yeah, I know Pots)



Sowing, We need you!

Album Rating: 4.5

King of limbs has 25 minutes of top grade Radiohead and 12 minutes filler - rated as an 'album' a 4.5/5 is way too high.



Trim the fat and call it an extended 25 minute EP or mini-album and just maybe I'd say it's a 4-4.5.



But as an album held up against their other work? No.

Album Rating: 3.1

yeah Glass Eyes is absolutely gorgeous and the buildings strings convey the sense of rising anxiety superbly (emphatically unlike how BTW tries to convey the same thing)

Album Rating: 4.0

Burn The Witch has been the biggest earworm for me so far. I love the change in vocal delivery on Identikit. Glass Eyes is beautiful. There's so much on here to be admired.

Album Rating: 5.0

What Doofus said



Radiohead are my favourite band but I can't fool myself into rating TKOL anything higher than a 3.5

Album Rating: 4.5

anatelier - agreed, I'm struggling to see how people are finding this lacking

Album Rating: 5.0

This has better production, lusher instrumentals, stronger lyrics, prettier melodies, and a much more consistent atmosphere. Did I miss anything?

Album Rating: 4.5

You got it Polyethylene

Album Rating: 5.0

@fishing: I may do a counter point eventually just because I love this record and it will be hard not to write something about it. But not for at least a few more days, or if I don't get around to it then, weeks. I doubt even when I do slap something together that it will be as good as this review. As much as I disagree with the score, it's as well defended of an argument as any.