Radiohead album to come; internet to freak out

"Hello everyone.

Well, the new album is finished, and it's coming out in 10 days;We've called it In Rainbows.

Love from us all.

Jonny"

A new Radiohead album, out digitally October 10th! Nice surprise, huh?

Not only do we get a double album (!), but Radiohead are trying an unconventional distribution route by not releasing through a record label and simply releasing it themselves via their website, at least for now. And even cooler: the digital download is Pay What You Can! You can pay $20, you can pay $10. Maybe you were turned off the band after "Kid A" or "Amnesiac"? Don't pay anything and give them a try again.

The digital download is available in 10 days, with a sweet looking boxed set to follow in December:

"This consists of the new album, in rainbows, on cd and on 2 x 12 inch heavyweight vinyl records.

A second, enhanced cd contains more new songs, along with digital photographs and artwork.

The discbox also includes artwork and lyric booklets.

All are encased in a hardback book and slipcase.

The album download automatically comes with this pack."

Vinyl albums? Shit, this may be enough to make me get into record collecting...

I know some folks are only into Radiohead's first three ablums, but I'm in the "love it all, give me more" category, so this is fantastic. A new Radiohead album, the coming fall weather, some pumpkin muffins and a pint of Guinness: just magic I tell you. And while I crab about the high cost of the live shows, and that sweet boxed set will set me back about $75 dollars, it balances out nicely with this PWYC pricing on the album.


Pitchfork has the tracklisting and details

Radiohead - Official Site

Radiohead - Wikipedia

Radiohead - Last FM page

thanks to Frank at chromewaves for the heads up