But Did You Get Radiohead?

But Did You Get Radiohead?

You know, Valentine's day wasn't so bad this year. Mainly because that's the day I found out about a new Radiohead that was going to be released online tomorrow, the 19th.

The new album, "The King of Limbs" will be up for download and you can purchase a "Newspaper album" edition that will show up in May that includes a CD, artwork, WAVs, and vinyl.


Thom getting ready to upload the album

Newspaper Album version:

Radiohead's new record, The King Of Limbs, is presented here as the world's first* Newspaper Album, comprising:

* Two clear 10" vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve.
* A compact disc.
* Many large sheets of artwork, 625 tiny pieces of artwork and a full-colour piece of oxo-degradeable plastic to hold it all together.
* The Newspaper Album comes with a digital download that is compatible with all good digital media players.
* The Newspaper Album will be shipped on Monday 9th May 2011 you can, however, enjoy the download on Saturday 19th February 2011.
* Shipping is included in the prices shown.
* One lucky owner of the digital version of The King Of Limbs, purchased from this website, will receive a signed 2 track 12" vinyl.

Download Version:

* MP3 version is a 320K constant bit rate file.
* WAV version is a full CD quality uncompressed digital audio file.
* This digital download is compatible with all good digital media players.
* One lucky owner of the digital version of The King Of Limbs, purchased from this website, will receive a signed 2 track 12" vinyl.

(You can choose MP3 or the slightly more expensive WAV.)

Both are available at http://www.thekingoflimbs.com/

Retail Version:

"The King Of Limbs" in stores on 12"/CD via XL (Europe) & Hostess (Japan/Asia) on March 28th

Here's the cover art



For those who are saying that the cover art doesn't feel like "Radiohead", but if you bought the "unsuitable greeting carts" that Radiohead sold during the Amnesiac tour, this album cover is actually quite in line with that style. And if you don't remember them, here's a walk down memory lane.

From The Guardian:

Radiohead have made the surprise announcement that they will release their new album this Saturday (19 February). In a message posted today on their website, the band provided fans with details of how they can purchase their eighth studio album, The King of Limbs.

The release recalls the way in which their last album, In Rainbows, was delivered in 2007. Then, the band offered fans a chance to pay whatever they wanted to download the LP as part of a bold experiment. Now, the Oxford five-piece are offering "the world's first newspaper album". This comprises a CD copy of The King of Limbs and a number of collectable extras, including "two clear 10in vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve, many large sheets of artwork, 625 tiny pieces of artwork and a full-colour piece of oxo-degradable plastic to hold it all together".

This time, however, the "honesty box" scheme of In Rainbows has been dropped and fans can expect to pay £30 for the newspaper package, available in May. A cheaper option is available – £6 for a downloadable version of the album to be made available this weekend.

Little is known about the band's new material, with Radiohead drummer Phil Selway saying last September that they were working through 18 months' worth of material but the album was "up in the air". Previously, rehearsals had been described as "noisy and chaotic" by bassist Colin Greenwood, who also said they were once again working with producer Nigel Godrich.

The King of Limbs will be released on Saturday 19 February 2011.

All I have to say is that they better tour the shit out of this album. I mean, seriously.. I want to see them at the Hollywood Bowl again. The three shows I've seen them there have been mind blowing amazing.

So yes, today is an alright day, but that's because it's the eve of tomorrow! I placed my order and surrendered my limbs to the king, baby.