Comments on: Best Albums of the 2000s: 2007

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:05:18 +0000

In Rainbows is a nice album. But after years of nodding in agreement about Radiohead, I’ll confess: Thom Yorke’s vocals kind of suck. He’s good at what he does, but he’s got about as much range (physical and emotional) as a housecat, and after multiple albums it begins to wear a bit. I know I’m asking for a verbal beat down from the die-hards, but I feel like this is something many people feel in their gut. That doesn’t mean the songs suck, far from it . . .

By: jojo

jojo — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:49:58 +0000

sorry, I took another listen and my conclusion is that Radiohead is the most overrated, self-indulgent band of 2007. what a snooze.

By: Jolson

Jolson — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:06:04 +0000

With you on both counts. I never gave AnCo the time of day before Stwaberry Jam, and the line “coolness is having courage/ courage to do what’s right” rings over and over in my head forever.

If the poll turned out a Radiohead win, that’s fine, but one of these two deserves to be noticed.

By: Amber

Amber — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:56:50 +0000

That might be the best review of Hail to the Thief I’ve ever read! I was ne’er that into the album before, but I’ll give it a other listen with your remarks in mind. Thank you for that lady!

By: James

James — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:13:13 +0000

Hail to the Thief was good, not great. In Rainbows aside, how can you possibly think that it was better than OK Computer?

I respect your opinion, but far and away you are in the minority on this one.

OK Computer still stands as the best of Radiohead, but In Rainbows is a close second.

By: lady_wraith

lady_wraith — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:51:50 +0000

@jory: there’s two of us then!
I can’t believe people actually don’t like that album, it’s really dark and not inmediate but there’s some amazing vocal work there (myxomatosis, wolf at the door), melodies (sail to the moon, scatterbrain, there there) and atmosphere (punchup at a wedding is one of the sexiest songs ever despite of the lyrics), plus there’s the old raw energy (2+2=5, where i end and you begin)
i just plain <3 it

By: steven

steven — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:07:33 +0000

that´s true. In Rainbows is a freaking amazing album. I had heard about Radiohead before In Rainbows, but I never got really interested, then I listened, for the first time, 15 Step, and, wow, it blew me away. It introduced me to the album, then I had to keep listening them, and got almost all their music, and I love them. I love Radiohead.. Which some people may think is weird because of the music I used to (and still ) listen to (Fall Out Boy, MCR, Paramore, and other punk-rock bands). But In Rainbows made me start to listen a whole new kind of music, really good music. I love that album.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:47:12 +0000

I always laugh at the obligatory anti-Radiohead comments.

Radiohead have proven themselves over and over again. Don’t group when with the fast food of music (pop/top40). That’s just insulting and plain stupid.

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:43:48 +0000

I agree with In Rainbows being the best of 07. I voted for it. But I think you should have put up and honorable mention of both picks were going to be Radiohead. Like people have mentioned, Panda Bear’s Person Pitch was very important.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:41:08 +0000

In Rainbows was downright amazing. My favorite album of the 2000s, without a doubt.

By: jory

jory — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:01:09 +0000

I will look anyone in the eyes and tell them that hail to the thief is radiohead’s best.

By: jojo

jojo — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:53:06 +0000

Radiohead is just a boring waste of time. HATED In Rainbows. Self indulgent clap trap sold as engaging electro. What a shame so many people have such bad taste. Just like McDonalds—a billion served yet nobody is being given any sense of nutrition.

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:08:03 +0000

^ Agreed!

IMO, this was the biggest year for animal collective and panda bear. SJ an Person Pitch ranked above In Rainbows for me–before then animal collective was too perverse for most listeners, even some indie ones.

By: Jolson

Jolson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:04:10 +0000

In Rainbows was important.

but

play count for In Rainbows: 160
play count for Armchair Apocrypha: 587