Originally posted by Victor Von DoomI haven't listened to Hail to the Thief in a very long while and didn't like it that much for that reason, so I'll just say a lot of songs off that album (although I think it is decent). Their sounds aren't as thick, not as busy as I'd think. Pretty sparse, increasing bass, and less guitar driven as of late. The variance in repititions were getting a little to subtle for me. But I'm really into riff based rock, so this later stuff isn't as much to my taste. I guess some would say that they have matured past my taste, but whatever, if I wasn't relaxed music I'll listen to Nick Drake or something like that.
I don't really think they are minimal. Which songs make you think that?
Originally posted by Victor Von DoomBut guitar has the distortion and the good reverb I wanna hear. Yorke's keyboards aren't dense enough for me as a hardcore piano player and lover. The bass has been increased, which I like, but bass is meh without the guitar for me.
Less guitar driven, but with more emphasis on other instruments. It's not like they just took guitars out to lessen the sound.
Originally posted by MildPossession
So for the normal CD we have to wait until next year yes? if you don't want the download form.
They haven't said when yet.
You can just get the download though and pay a fair price for it.
It's quite ingenious really, because it somehow makes illegal downloading look (more) unpalatable, while actually ensuring the band will make the same amount if not more from the album.
I originally just bought the digital version because I intended to them buy the regular CD, because I was informed it'd contain the bonus disc, but it may not, so I bought the discbox.
With the download, obviously some idiots will pay nothing (Even though they can), but Radiohead will make it back because the money is going directly to them.
I played £3.45, cos I was always gonna buy the CD anyway, then another £40 for the discbox. If you're not gonna buy the CD or discbox, I'd play £8 or more for the download, CD price.
-AC
Originally posted by Alpha CentauriAt that rate they'll make a lot more this way. Usually the artists only make around $1 per cd sold. If Radiohead has a good deal they might get $2 or £1 or something like that. Also, more people will probably buy this way. I think this might be a cash magnet.
I originally just bought the digital version because I intended to them buy the regular CD, because I was informed it'd contain the bonus disc, but it may not, so I bought the discbox.With the download, obviously some idiots will pay nothing (Even though they can), but Radiohead will make it back because the money is going directly to them.
I played £3.45, cos I was always gonna buy the CD anyway, then another £40 for the discbox. If you're not gonna buy the CD or discbox, I'd play £8 or more for the download, CD price.
-AC