The ‘In Rainbows’ Discbox has arrived

Oh it’s good, REALLY fucking good.

Memo to XL, ATO, etc who want to make their money back: forget IR and release ’4 Minute Warning’ and ‘DITNU’ as your first singles. One for Starbucks moms, one for the clubs–#1s on both charts. Nothing in IR has the immediacy of these tracks.

Could someone give a brief breakdown of eack of the songs? Unfortunately, I’m still broke so I’ve been unable to order the diskbox as of yet, but I’m dying to here the studio versionbs of the new songs!!!

Priya: there are 2 vinyls, one in the inside front cover with tracks 1-6, and one in the inside back cover with tracks 7-10.

I know how you feel James – still no
sign of boxes in Germanyland. Probably
come with the Southside tickets…
i am glad that they are not rushing &
destroying perfection – thx 4 sharing

no sign of arrival in toronto yet,
as in me and my immediate friends that have ordered.

does anyone know for sure if the bonus cd is gonna be selling in stores along w/in rainbows in double disc form? ..i’m pretty sure i read that somewhere. either that or it was my imagination. and is the discbox “limited edition”?

Nate, here is a brief one:

1. MK1–short instrumental/vocal medley, Thom is “aahing” and “oohing,” while the piano background seems like a sampling of “Videotape”

2. Down is the New Up–greatly ambient and atmospheric, Thom sings very clearly and the several layers of synthesizers add an eerie, preternatural feel to the song.

3. Go Slowly–a bit different than on stage, very ambient once again, lots of echoing synthesizers and long harmonious vocal “aahs” and “oohs.” The second part of the song features a nice acoustic guitar, reminding you of songs like “Fake Plastic Trees.”

4. MK2–short instrumental with synthetic sound, sort of like “Genchildren” (the hidden track of Kid A).

5. Last Flowers–exactly like on stage, except that Thom is playing the piano during the verse section and acoustic guitar/piano during the chorus. Very clear vocals, slightly different lyrics–a greatly-moving melody!

6. Up on the Ladder–similar melody to what it used to be, but featuring now a different arrangement, sort of what happened to “Lift.” Heavy muffled guitars in the background make the riff almost indistinct–the tempo is a bit slower and the song has a more distinct “shape.” Thom sings once again very clearly and separates the words sometimes oddly, almost “clinically.” The “You let the people down” part at the end is missing.

7.Bangers and Mash — more or less, like on stage, a cacophonic, funny song, reminding you of “Bodysnatchers.” Not one of my favorites, but has an enjoyable dance feel to it.

8. 4 minute warning–a long sustained “noise” makes up about 55 seconds of the intro, then follows a piano/muffled guitar version of what you heard on stage, Thom singing again very clearly and beautifully. The song sounds pacified, quiet, subdued, and, unsurprisingly, lasts exactly 4:00 minutes.

I’m so tempted to upload the studio version of Down is the New Up. I’m not used to waiting for music anymore. It’s killing me.

I have to steal me electric just to stay warm so i’ll not be affording this

Mmmm Traviis…

So I will be getting an email from W.A.S.T.E. once it’s dispatched, yes?

Thanks for any insight. I’ve been anxiously running home for work every day in hope that it’s on the doorstep–but it sounds like I should be anxiously checking my email instead.

Thanks to anyone with insight.

You can listen to the songs on youtube.
They’re great, but I do miss the ending
of up on the ladder. Otherwise awesome, I especially like “go slowly”.

i’m downloading CD2 now. don’t feel guilty at all because i’ve bought discbox anyway. it’s gonna take ages for it to arrive in Malaysia

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