In Rainbows

In Rainbows, released in 2007, finds Radiohead blending electronic textures and art rock ambition with more immediate, song-oriented writing and warm, intimate production. The record balances kinetic rhythms and layered guitars with subtle electronics, lush strings and Thom Yorke's restrained, emotive vocals, producing songs that range from propulsive and rhythmic to sparse and atmospheric. The arrangements emphasize texture and dynamic contrast, and the album's release used an unconventional digital pay-what-you-want approach that drew attention to distribution as well as the music.