It’s very likely that even if you haven’t heard the contents of Radiohead’s seventh album, you’ll be aware of its existence.

Released as a digital download by the band themselves before a CD release was even considered, In Rainbows was lauded for innovation before a note of music was heard. Luckily, the music matches the hype--it takes the best part of Radiohead's previous works and advances the formula even further. While the opener "15 Step"--all skittering drum patterns and dub-style bass--may hark back to the electronica of Kid A, the sound soon gives way to a more guitar-based sound. Whilst not as musically heavy as previous albums, the tunes are far more focused and passionate--"Bodysnatchers" is based around a hypnotic, distorted bass riff, while the beautiful string-drenched "Nude" is a true Radiohead classic. Lyrically, like Thom Yorke’s solo album The Eraser, the lyrics are sketches of suburban paranoia, and the eerie sense of things no! t being quite right. This is especially true on the piano-based closer "Videotape", which poignantly details a man watching his life’s achievements in his final moments.

In short, In Rainbows is another masterpiece from the Oxford quintet.

1. 15 Step
2. Bodysnatchers
3. Nude
4. Medley: Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
5. All I Need
6. Faust Arp
7. Reckoner
8. House Of Cards
9. Jigsaw Falling Into Place
10. Videotape
11. MK 1
12. Down Is The New Up
13. Go Slowly
14. MK 2
15. Last Flowers
16. Up On The Ladder
17. Bangers And Mash
18. 4 Minute Warning