Available to download Today! , a day earlier than stated for those of you like me who have pre-ordered. Am in the process of downloading as I write this - can barely contain myself.
Track Listing [ If you are interested ]
1.Bloom
2.Morning Mr Magpie
3.Little By Little
4.Feral
5.Lotus Flower
6.Codex
7.Give Up The Ghost
8.Separator
1.Bloom
2.Morning Mr Magpie
3.Little By Little
4.Feral
5.Lotus Flower
6.Codex
7.Give Up The Ghost
8.Separator
matthewpiano
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6th.replicant
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Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Agreed, for £9 you want the full package, Metadata intact and straight on to iTunes.
It's an uncompressed WAV file at 16/44.1, CD quality. I've never compared the two but they are both lossless.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Agreed, for £9 you want the full package, Metadata intact and straight on to iTunes.
It's an uncompressed WAV file at 16/44.1, CD quality. I've never compared the two but they are both lossless.
I'm grateful that we have the option of downloading the uncompressed version, that seems like progress, but not very impressed that they have decided to charge more for it! I can't see any justification for that.
Just waiting for the music index to update on my Sonos so I can listen to it.....
Just waiting for the music index to update on my Sonos so I can listen to it.....
Am listening to track 2 as we speak!
I use J River MC 15 so not too difficult to import to library, convert to FLAC and add missing metadata. Is a bit annoying that there is only a single cover jpeg and not the album info in pdf or similar - would also have appreciated a thumbnail!
But... it is about the music and the music is good so far!
I use J River MC 15 so not too difficult to import to library, convert to FLAC and add missing metadata. Is a bit annoying that there is only a single cover jpeg and not the album info in pdf or similar - would also have appreciated a thumbnail!
But... it is about the music and the music is good so far!
6th.replicant
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Think it's a wonderful album, a real grower.
The CD version costs £8.99 on Amazon, but not available 'til March 28. TBH, almost wish I'd been less impatient...
The CD version costs £8.99 on Amazon, but not available 'til March 28. TBH, almost wish I'd been less impatient...
SonofSun:I have to say I am a little underwhelmed. Perhaps it will be a grower.
I think all Radiohead music has an element of being a grower!
I am currently downloading it. Read in the paper the other release was going to be £33 and consist of CD, Vinyl and some artwork too - so I may get that when it comes out.
I think all Radiohead music has an element of being a grower!
I am currently downloading it. Read in the paper the other release was going to be £33 and consist of CD, Vinyl and some artwork too - so I may get that when it comes out.
JamesOK:
SonofSun:I have to say I am a little underwhelmed. Perhaps it will be a grower.
I think all Radiohead music has an element of being a grower!
I am currently downloading it. Read in the paper the other release was going to be £33 and consist of CD, Vinyl and some artwork too - so I may get that when it comes out.
I am sure you are probably right, although I can remember my first listen of "In Rainbows" leaving more of an impression. According to Last.fm they are my favourite band, so I hope this turns out to be a real classic.
SonofSun:I have to say I am a little underwhelmed. Perhaps it will be a grower.
I think all Radiohead music has an element of being a grower!
I am currently downloading it. Read in the paper the other release was going to be £33 and consist of CD, Vinyl and some artwork too - so I may get that when it comes out.
I am sure you are probably right, although I can remember my first listen of "In Rainbows" leaving more of an impression. According to Last.fm they are my favourite band, so I hope this turns out to be a real classic.
it's incredible. exactly what i was hoping they'd do. a real system tester too. that bass on 'feral' is superb 🙂
a real album album..if you know what i mean. not just a collection of songs. a complete work to be listened to from start to finish.
i love it
the 'bends/ok computer' only lovers need not apply. they keep on evolving.... incredible if you 'get it'.
a real album album..if you know what i mean. not just a collection of songs. a complete work to be listened to from start to finish.
i love it
the 'bends/ok computer' only lovers need not apply. they keep on evolving.... incredible if you 'get it'.
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track. I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
It's not that it's iTunes unfriendly, it's that iTunes does not display artwork for WAV.
It's not that it's iTunes unfriendly, it's that iTunes does not display artwork for WAV.
absolutely floored by it. it's incredible.
agree that for some radiohead albums are 'growers' but for me i tend to 'get' exactly what they are doing fairly straight off the bat. i don't feel that makes me 'special' or anything...maybe i just like the same sort of music they do. still....it's amazing.
probably this and pj harveys ''let england shake' will be my favourite releases this year.
agree that for some radiohead albums are 'growers' but for me i tend to 'get' exactly what they are doing fairly straight off the bat. i don't feel that makes me 'special' or anything...maybe i just like the same sort of music they do. still....it's amazing.
probably this and pj harveys ''let england shake' will be my favourite releases this year.
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Two identically titled threads for this.
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/580288.aspx
Is it some kind of viral marketing?
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/580288.aspx
Is it some kind of viral marketing?
Tonestar1
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6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
chebby:
Two identically titled threads for this.
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/580288.aspx
Is it some kind of viral marketing?
Threads now merged - though also oddly duplicated (call the Karma Police
)
Two identically titled threads for this.
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/580288.aspx
Is it some kind of viral marketing?
Threads now merged - though also oddly duplicated (call the Karma Police
Tonestar1
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I know it's not supposed to make any difference whatsoever but the WAV file sounds a lot better than the ALAC conversion, far more open, better, bigger soundstage and more separation of the instruments. Hmmm am I going mad? Is the wine taking effect? Would be interested to hear any other comparisons between the two versions if anyone converted to ALAC to get the artwork.
6th.replicant
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Tonestar1:
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
Tried as you suggested, no artwork appears and when I select 'Get Track Names' a window appears announcing: 'iTunes cannot get CD track names that were not imported using iTunes ...import songs again using iTunes'. Did that, and I just get the same box window.
FWIW, to my ears the WAV and ALAC versions sound identical.
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
Tried as you suggested, no artwork appears and when I select 'Get Track Names' a window appears announcing: 'iTunes cannot get CD track names that were not imported using iTunes ...import songs again using iTunes'. Did that, and I just get the same box window.
FWIW, to my ears the WAV and ALAC versions sound identical.
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I'm only one and half listens in and I have to say it verges between intriguing and self-parodic. That could, and undoubtedly will, change when I really give it a chance to take root. I've barely taken notice of the song titles, so I can't pinpoint particular tracks yet, but the overall feel is at one and the same time disconcerting (arrhythmical drums) and somewhat familiar (aforesaid drums, bare bones piano & voice, washes of programmed synths, tendrils of guitar lines ebbing and flowing. . .) I suppose it's a bit unreasonable to expect another giant leap in sound, (once you've hopped from the modernist prog of OK Comp to the electronic warp and weft of Kid A, it's diminishing returns on innovation) but I was hoping for something vaguely un-Radiohead like, from er, Radiohead.
6th.replicant
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It's brilliant.
And two other threads for KOL have been started today, they were merged and now reside here:
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/2/580435/ShowThread.aspx#580435
And two other threads for KOL have been started today, they were merged and now reside here:
http://community.whathifi.com/forums/2/580435/ShowThread.aspx#580435
Tonestar1
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6th.replicant:Tonestar1:
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
Tried as you suggested, no artwork appears and when I select 'Get Track Names' a window appears announcing: 'iTunes cannot get CD track names that were not imported using iTunes ...import songs again using iTunes'. Did that, and I just get the same box window.
FWIW, to my ears the WAV and ALAC versions sound identical.
Rght you have the tracks in WAV on itunes, highlight these tracks in itunes, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version.
You will see now see two sets of tracks, a set of WAV ones and a set of ALAC ones. Move the WAV ones out of itunes so you are only left with the ALAC ones. Now highlight the tracks or album, go to get info, paste the artwork into the artwork section. Worked fine for me. You should already have the track names. I'm using a mac btw, not sure if PC is slightly different. If so wait till a PC/itunes guy picks up on this thread.
6th.replicant:Well spotted.
Enjoying the music, but the DL's not exactly iTunes-friendly - no artwork, album title or band name appears. I tried select-all and dropping the jpeg into the window, but it only adds the artwork to the first track.
I assume there's not difference 'tween ALAC and WAV's sound quality?
Not sure it's itunes, just dont think WAV supports art tags.
Highlight the tracks, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version, add artwork to that. No loss in sound quality.
On listen three, enjoying giveuptheghost and separator lots.
Tried as you suggested, no artwork appears and when I select 'Get Track Names' a window appears announcing: 'iTunes cannot get CD track names that were not imported using iTunes ...import songs again using iTunes'. Did that, and I just get the same box window.
FWIW, to my ears the WAV and ALAC versions sound identical.
Rght you have the tracks in WAV on itunes, highlight these tracks in itunes, go to advanced tab, create apple lossless version.
You will see now see two sets of tracks, a set of WAV ones and a set of ALAC ones. Move the WAV ones out of itunes so you are only left with the ALAC ones. Now highlight the tracks or album, go to get info, paste the artwork into the artwork section. Worked fine for me. You should already have the track names. I'm using a mac btw, not sure if PC is slightly different. If so wait till a PC/itunes guy picks up on this thread.
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