The world’s first “newspaper album,” which is how Radiohead has labeled this release, costs $48 with an MP3 download ($53 if you opt for the WAV version) but returns a lot of value for the price: two 10-inch vinyl records, a CD and a lot of artwork.
The King of Limbs is, in fact, quite a traditional release compared to Radiohead’s last album, In Rainbows, which was released as a digital download, letting customers order for whatever price they saw fit.
Still, Radiohead is releasing the new album in the simplest possible manner: through its website, which is now open for pre-orders (the MP3/WAV part of the release is available immediately, as fast as you can download it).
The reason for the early release (The King of Limbs wa s originally scheduled to be released February 19) is simple: everything was ready and in place, so Radiohead decided there’s no need to wait an extra day.
Check out the first single, Lotus Flower, from the new album below, and – if you’ve listened to the album – let us know how you like it in the comments!
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