The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement
58 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · art rock · experimental rock
A mesmerizing fusion of electronic textures and live instrumentation, capturing Radiohead's experimental essence.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive live performance experience patient and evolving soundscapes dynamic shifts in intensity
- Context
- Released in 2011, 'The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement' showcases Radiohead during a period of continued artistic exploration following their acclaimed album 'In Rainbows'. This live performance highlights the band's innovative approach to blending studio refinement with raw live energy, further establishing their reputation as pioneers in alternative rock.
- If you like
- alternative rock, art rock, experimental rock
The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement is an album by Radiohead. A mesmerizing fusion of electronic textures and live instrumentation, capturing Radiohead's experimental essence. This album received critical acclaim for its unique live interpretations of songs, showcasing tracks from 'The King of Limbs' along with additional material. It exemplified Radiohead's ability to engage audiences through innovative presentation, impacting how live albums could be perceived within the music industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement sound like?
A mesmerizing fusion of electronic textures and live instrumentation, capturing Radiohead's experimental essence. Rooted in alternative rock and art rock.
What makes The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement by Radiohead notable?
This album received critical acclaim for its unique live interpretations of songs, showcasing tracks from 'The King of Limbs' along with additional material. It exemplified Radiohead's ability to engage audiences through innovative presentation, impacting how live albums could be perceived within the music industry. Released in 2011, 'The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement' showcases Radiohead during a period of continued artistic exploration following their acclaimed album 'In Rainbows'. This live performance highlights the band's innovative approach to blending studio refinement with raw live energy, further establishing their reputation as pioneers in alternative rock.
Who is The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement for?
The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement works well if you're into immersive live performance experience, patient and evolving soundscapes and dynamic shifts in intensity.
How many songs are on The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement?
The King of Limbs: Live from the Basement has 11 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bloom 6:13
- 2 The Daily Mail Standout 4:10
- 3 Feral 3:35
- 4 Little by Little 4:47
- 5 Codex 5:09
- 6 Separator Standout 6:36
- 7 Lotus Flower Standout 5:43
- 8 Staircase 5:06
- 9 Morning Mr Magpie 5:46
- 10 Give Up the Ghost 5:53
- 11 Supercollider 5:41
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
58 min 39 sec
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