The King of Limbs
Radiohead · 2011
37 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock
A haunting blend of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies that challenge traditional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting rhythms for deep focus
- ethereal melodies during quiet moments
- immersive headphone exploration
- patient unfolding of intricate layers
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- neon-lit landscapes· digital disconnection
- Career context
- Released on February 18, 2011, 'The King of Limbs' marked Radiohead's eighth studio album, following their acclaimed 'In Rainbows' from 2007. At this point, the band was deeply entrenched in experimentation, continuing to evolve their sound into more abstract and electronic territories, reflecting their artistic maturation over two decades.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Interpol· The National
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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James Blake by James Blake — Explores similar electronic textures and emotional depth with minimalistic production.22, A Million by Bon Iver — Shares a fragmented approach to songwriting and themes of disconnection in a digital age.Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective — Combines intricate rhythms and layered sounds to create an immersive auditory experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bloom 5:15
- 2 Morning Mr Magpie 4:41
- 3 Little by Little 4:27
- 4 Feral 3:13
- 5 Lotus Flower 5:01
- 6 Codex 4:47
- 7 Give Up the Ghost 4:50
- 8 Separator 5:20
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