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By Priya Elan

Posted on 01/10/07 at 11:21:25 am

 

With the shock news that Radiohead’s new album ’In Rainbows’ will be released in little more than a week we present rough live clips of the album, which we've found off You Tube, if you can’t wait that long.

Fittingly, it's been 10 years since the release of ’Ok Computer’. The band are ready to reclaim their title of Best Band In The World, right about now.

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‘15 Step’


‘Bodysnatchers’


‘Nude’


‘Weird Fishes/Arpeggi’


‘All I Need’


‘Faust Arp’
We’re still looking for it online. If you have a link to the song post it in the comments below now.

‘Reckoner’


‘House Of Cards’


'Jigsaw Falling Into Place'
Formerly known as 'Open Pick'


‘Videotape’

After you’ve had a listen, leave a comment and let us know what you think of the album.

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Gavin White [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 11:36
the jigsaw one was more commonly known as 'open pick' which there are plenty of on youtube
Jigsaw [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 11:41
Jigsaw falling into place is the song formerly known as Open Pick.
Sam [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 11:47
I have ordered the Boxset. By the sounds of it. I will not regret this one bit.
Lachlan [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 11:59
You won't find a clip of Faust Arp, it's never been played live
davemoy [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 12:08
excellent compilation of videos...
boyeeeee [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 12:25
finally the greatest are back and it will be worth the wait
Ad [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 12:57
Oh, "WELL DONE" nme on this GREAT find.. Listen to the album now my arse......
Simon Reid. [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 13:01
Reclaim??? Even without a release, the idea that anyone else is the greatest act in the world today is ludicrous - there is not a n upcoming band on earth who wouldn't like to be them - both cash rich and critically acclaimed and no record company to tell them what to do.
Biux [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 13:11
sounds great!
jas [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 13:12
nah mate you got it wrong oasis new album is out next year!
ner [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 13:56
ha! oasis? they've got nothing on radiohead
mmm [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 14:13
falling in love with them again..
Elton [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 14:35
Ahhh, welcome back heroes of music...
Lee [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 14:38
By the sound of the clips this could be their best stuff yet. Just don't ask me to choose my favourite album so far or my head will explode..!
Mark [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 15:15
The musical scientists are back Cant wait till the 10th. And the tour. Hopefully
mikester [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 15:40
Is it me, or is it the fact that the only piece of music really worth getting annoyingly excitable about is a new Radiohead album?
Laura Usher [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 15:44
Bodysnatchers sounds incredible! I haven't been this excited in a long time and I'm definitely gonna invest in the boxset. I just wish it was available sooner!
kevin macdonald [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 16:08
i've waited sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long for this. ive had a copy of most of the songs for ages. i recomend buying from the basement its got the best version of videotape. such an amazingly strong song witout doubt it will be the best song on the album for me can't wait to hear the final version!!!!!
Mark G [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 16:13
This is by far the best news of this year musically. Nothing excites my soul like the prospect of a new Radiohead album. Jigsaw, alias 'open pick' is a quality track in case you haven't already rushed to you tube to check it out. Thank you Radiohead!
Michael Wayne [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 16:24
9 days... 9 days until the greatest band of all time returns... this all seems too good to be true.
James L [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 16:50
This sounds really good actually. It seems to me like it is a good balance between their last three albums and OK computer/ the bends. The way they are selling it sounds slightly odd though - either download or discbox - I mean, I dont want a 12'' Vinyl. I'm definitly going to get it somehow though
thom yorke [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:01
the videos don't really do our new stuff justice, i wish this stuff didn't happen. still, thanks for the kind words... i hope the new way of putting it out there works too, we'll see.
[Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:20
10 days...music is saved
faninor [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:30
Hi "Thom!" You're putting apostrophes in all the wrong places.
[Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:41
EVEN better--they're releasing a whole other album--presumably this session's b-sides--witht he disc box. Awesome
florence [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:41
well I CANNOT WAIT- There is some good music out there but you have to look to find it and its most probably not in nme. Forget the Radio but pay attention to the HEAD s
BrileyStyle [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 17:50
This is the best news ever!
mazdo [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 18:15
this should set the current music standard up a notch or 10... nice to see they're back!
Cameron [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 18:22
Any chance any of disc two features true love waits under a different name?
charmlessman [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 18:36
contemporary music needs a kick in the ass! so many horrible bands and songs out right now with the same 90's guitar sound and raspy voices its so annoying. like who does paramore think they are? heard it. and daughtry? i want to puke! and fall out boy. dont even get me started. anyway..RADIOHEAD RULES! our band loves them. if you like RADIOHEAD. check us out (www.myspace.com/farout) sorry for the self ad scheme. its just that RADIOHEAD are our forefathers of rock these days. don't you all agree?
David C [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 19:10
Radiohead are innovaters who still have a mass following no matter where they go with their sound. All this talk of their fans being depressives, the only depressives are the people who don't get em' and are usually found bathing in commercial pop, or worse; american emo!
shoebeast [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 19:14
load of bollocks
Andy [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 19:43
15 Step is amazing, and so many tracks haven't made it, on the "extras" album. DITNU, 4 minute warning etc.
unlearn. [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:05
I could not agree more with Laura Usher, 'Bodysnatchers' is absolutely phenomenal. The boxset will be worth every hard earned bill....
mike [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:08
this sounds good. nice to see they still use guitars. typical radiohead tho dissing fans who have stuck with them cos they might want to hear he album b4 handing over 40 notes for it. still they are from oxford. pretty bad that we keep putting our faith in them to 'rescue' music after all this time
neal [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:09
...same as bjork for years - no songs, seulement le stylo technique. boring.
kieran [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:09
they always push the envelope. keep everyone guessing, simply the most important band alive. no one can touch them.
jef [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:19
great to see these previews & agree it looks as though it's been well worth the wait... love the fact that you either pay 46p for the download or the full box set incl the vinyl...just goes to show mp3's are worth shit!...long live the physcial format & real art / artwork! love yer rad heads
downtownbrown [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:42
live footage is just their rough version. with radiohead, it is all about the studio arrangement magic. cannot wait for the 10th!
Larry [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 20:53
Drought has ended!It's raining again... I'm already in love with some songs,for instace, nude...looking forvard to purchasing that download,but I think I'll wait till the beginning of the year to get the actual record..
Micro from Uruguay [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 21:22
I think this is probably (cause the real record isn't edited yet) that its sound will leave satisfied both "The Bends" and "OK Computer" fans. It feels just like the perfect combination, bu not repeating themselves, it's a reinvention, that thing they tried but did not achieve with "Hail to the Thief"
tom [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 21:32
oh my fucking god. i almost had an orgasm listening to nude. this album will be up there with ok computer. Radiohead are the only band that matters. They are musical fucking geniuses. As inovative as the beatles
willybob [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 21:48
Im sure we also have a live dvd to look forward to in the near future.Bonnaroo?
Mike [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 21:49
Very weak material. Lets hope the album sounds much better than these samey live performances.
Gosh... what a scoop. [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 22:02
Happy days. No. really.
[Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 23:08
Kill the record industry ... Radiohead
mfd [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 23:11
very cool
steeevo [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 23:57
Radiohead are an amazing band. Bands like this are what music making is about. it shouldnt be the case that so few acts make music where you cannot wait to get their albums, there is amazing stuff out there signed acts or not. its just you have to wade through so much shite to find them most of which the nme seem to have some responsibillty for! Its a case of longevity alot of the time, radiohead/ bjork/ sigur ros etc continue to make great music and continue to innovate. all these "nme" bands the view/the enemy/ maccabees/ klaxons blah blah blah will still be making the same shit album ten years down the line (if they last that long) i suppose those who have lasted a little while from the nme band repatoire are The Killers/ Babyshambles/ Razorlight etc.. brilliant thanks a fucking bunch
The Flashlite Xes [Visitor] //October 1 2007 at 23:58
Was it not enough that Graham was once again joining Blur in the studio(?) this week? These punks just had to go and make the headlines, didn't they!
b [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 00:38
MUSIC IS SAVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Miki [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 00:38
Radiohead is one of the most beloved bands in ISRAEL... Thom and the guys, you were here a few years ago and gave three memorable shows wich the fans can't forget. You probably know that the first recognition you recieved was in our small country (remember the tv advertisement?). One wish from me and your big fan club here - please come back. Give us a chance in your next tour! Besides - the music sounds great and i can't wait for the BOX to come out.
michael12346 [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 00:57
Videotape has to be up there with their very best already. At last, something to believe in again I'm completely ecstatic! nothing else comes close thank you
Richey [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 01:15
Live versions are always tricky when trying to ascertain the feel of an album, but based on what's here I think this will be the best record they've released since 'Kid A'. I've been waiting years for them to do a studio version of 'Nude' and although this isn't as beautiful as the live version I've got, it's damn gorgeous. Based on listening to these live versions alone, I'd probably place 'In Rainbows' in my album preference order like this: 1. Kid A 2. The Bends 3. OK Computer 4. In Rainbows 5. Hail To The Thief 6. Amnesiac 7. Pablo Honey Really looking forward to this now, and the way they are releasing it (download first, then CD next year) is the future for music in my opinion. You don't need a record label - just do it yourself. That's what I'm doing! http://www.myspace.com/richeyhackett
steve [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 01:47
Christmas is coming early everyone... I'm in heaven already. The Discbox will be worth every penny!
MIke [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 02:59
yeah baby
Clark Kent [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 03:11
I have jizzed about 300 times since hearing this news! exhausted!
frankie c [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 05:12
why hasn't anyone figured out that 'faust arp' is just the sped-up version of arpeggi. radiohead is giving us both the original slow ether version and the new fast version on the same album. can't wait.
Louis [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 06:06
Could be '97 all over. Radiohead, the Verve reunion, and the potential reconciliation between Damon & Graham which could lead to a new Blur album. Oh, those 3 events can really re-inject a much needed boost in today's music, spearheaded by Radiohead's new release.
Love [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 08:37
The best music ever.
fergi [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 10:51
the live versions are very similar to the fan downloads available from spanish and portugese shows prior to the release of HTTT. then the live content pretty much represented the arrangements on the albums. it is pretty cool though how "new" RH material has been trailed on the foreign setlists for years.
Tokyo [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 12:24
They used to push the envelope but this is going over old ground if you ask me. Would be interested to hear the production but I get the feeling they have had their time. They should try and think outside the realms of conventional music if they want to really be innovators.
[Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 13:45
Friging incredible
zaphodbeeblebox [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 14:36
Everyone is right when they say a new Radiohead album is worth getting excited about. They just keep reminding you what good music is all about! Jigsaw falling into place... Superb!
Steve [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 15:56
The new songs are incredible, especially Videotape. It's good to see them back, and on top form!
Tim Tim [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 16:46
The fact that everyones so excited about the Radiohead album, if anything, just proves that their is a mammoth void of good music. When people are raving about Kaiser Cheifs and Hard-fi, you just know musics going in the wrong direction. On a positive note, chuffed to bits that this albums out, can't wait to get my hands on that box set!
Chris [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 17:52
Not innovative? Going over old ground? Listen to 15 step, Videotape, Nude, All I Need ... heck, listen to all the songs and tell me who they sound like. They really are one of a kind
[Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 18:48
It all looks very promising, as if there was any doubt anyway. The Youtube clips sound great so the studio versions of the tracks should be sublime. I'm going for the box set, hey why not, £40 for what they've given me ove 10+ years seems a bargain. Would pay £10 upwards for just the download.
bleachershane [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 19:28
Please please may they tour, I've promised myself that I will see them before I die!
Leeroy [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 20:18
Videotape is the best thing i've heard in ages! i'll most certainly be buying the discbox thing! alright Joyce!
god [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 22:00
radiohead are my favourite creation....
Craig McIntyre [Visitor] //October 2 2007 at 22:11
I might cry I am so happy. 40 pound box set - oh yes. Get in.
boombip [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 14:16
sounds like coldplay
samwise [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 17:11
Debated...then bought an overdrive pedal and payed 0.00 for the album...i know im kinda a cheepskate. No worries I will get the actual album next year (or whenever it does come out)
adam wyeth [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 17:21
At least there is some sanity in the world. Long Live The real Commanders in Chief: Radioehead Adam Wyeth and Paula McGlinchey cannot wait for the new album. Keep Rocking Radiohead!
Swanny [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 17:28
Well good, I am getting bored with all the CRAP at the moment and these boys have yet again delivered and I cannot wait to hear the new album, already popped over to radiohead.com and placed my order, but I fear I will wear out any media I purchase so I will keep it digital preserving the material in the airwaves forever.......Good job......Again........ Peace
Ben [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 17:38
Arpeggi, House of Cards and Videotape are absolutely phenomenal tracks, despite the fact we haven't heard studio versions yet (apart from Videotape- from the basement). So we haven't heard full band versions yet. But I reckon they're gonna be some of the classic songs on this album. They are epic tunes! I reckon this album is gonna be the best yet. Far better than OKC in my humble opinion!
james [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 19:11
its good
Emilou [Visitor] //October 3 2007 at 19:15
15 Step is surely going to be one of the greatest ass shaking songs ever. And Nude.. Nude!! This is testing my anti-download policy. Call me a technophobe but this might just be the first album I ever download
Claire [Visitor] //October 4 2007 at 01:22
VIDEOTAPE IS A JEWEL
Hypnotic.Gaze [Visitor] //October 4 2007 at 04:27
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, thank you Radiohead!
Kiki [Visitor] //October 4 2007 at 21:51
HOW MY GOD I can't wait for this 10th october. Hours are gonna be so long.
Tom [Visitor] //October 4 2007 at 21:51
Is the second CD going to be available without getting the box set? I dont want to spend $80 for the boxset, because I don't need the vinyl records...but I did pay $10 for the download, and will spend another $10 for the second disc. Anyone know?
Adam [Visitor] //October 4 2007 at 22:47
The most understated group of musical genius in recent time
Sam [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 03:07
The beginning of 15 Step sucks...it's like elementary hip-hop.
poi bradley [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 14:02
radiohead are so boring.i fall asslep during this songs...
boo,wakey [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 14:05
wake me up,its so boring
Thomas [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 14:48
well........... I love All i need is a great tune infact the Godfathers of music are back! Let us all hope they get the muched needed number one spot!
tom [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 16:03
most of the songs are boring and very mediocre there is the odd good song in them weird fish is awesome
stevie d [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 16:04
i saw them twice last year and i downloaded all the songs played on last years tour ... videotape ..an absolute classic .. 15 step .. funky .. bodysnatchers ...classic arggegi ..the best song they've written in years nude ....again classic they have left some of the best songs off the album and have out em on the bonus disk ...bangers and mash , ditnu, 4 minute warning... ning
Steve [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 16:14
Videotape and Arpeggi are my two favorites out of the new stuff. The 10th can't come soon enough.
James Parker [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 16:49
Genius. Enough Said.
dazza [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 17:24
all great news - except the second CD only being available with a £40 purchase of two 12" records - how weird is that? I'd pay £20 for the two cds but don't need the vinal so will no doubt end up downloading the second through Limewire or buying on ebay.
A Clockwork Orange [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 17:49
I fucking love Radiohead.
Simon T [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 17:55
Bout TIME!! Well worth the wait! The Daddies!
Tim [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 19:06
It seems really good and their best since ok computer and the bends. Im glad they have gone back to their early roots. Basically I'm well chuffed
Jake North [Visitor] //October 5 2007 at 20:26
These clips just dont do the songs any justice at all. The album is going to be excellent
Kid B [Visitor] //October 6 2007 at 00:53
The most important band since The Beatles. 'In Rainbows' has the potential to be Radiohead's best album. Seriously.
Z [Visitor] //October 6 2007 at 04:49
Bloody brilliant stuff.
sam [Visitor] //October 6 2007 at 12:18
i've been going on the website nearly every fookin day for the past 2 years and am a bit too excited about all this shiz. saw them play videotape live for the first time in hammersmith. eaarrggasssmmmsss
gawne [Visitor] //October 7 2007 at 11:02
happy birthday thom. 39 lol. erm yeah great album cant wait
chris [Visitor] //October 7 2007 at 17:39
15 step! what a way to open a new album, and it seems to just gets better with each track, some real beautiful moments on here to, videotape and arpeggi stand out for me. Cant wait to here the studio versions, and the box set yet to come is gonna be a whole other thing to get totally extactic about absoloute genius!!!!!!
phil [Visitor] //October 8 2007 at 13:42
ahh...there's just nothing like a new radiohead album to make the world a better place to live. anyone who says they're boring just doesn't get it. their loss. thanks, thom and company, for brightening a brother's day. long live radiohead!
fooler [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 01:12
been away from a computer and tv for a week and first thing i see on cnn.com is this! what great news. I just bought the box set. can't wait to hear Reckoner. Saw them play it live in the Gorge years ago and it's since become my favorite song by them.
Bob [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 10:34
So far this has been more about the "free" download than the actual music. I will wait to hear the finished article before casting judgement, but I feel that although, as usual, there will be a fair spinkling of "hairs standing up on the back of your neck" moments, the baton has already been passed (with best wishes) by Radiohead to Animal Collective, and by Thom Yorke to Noah Lennox.
WB_Please! [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 11:08
Who the hell is Animal Collective? Radiohead still has a long life and they'll continue to create amazing music. Yes, there are other really good bands out there, but no one comes close.
eric [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 15:08
you realise you all read NME
nick [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 19:46
ok I agree with thoms comment I don't want to listen to the live versions, I want the real deal and the records! and if anyone in radiohead reads this thanks for giving me some of the most beautiful art and music ever created!
jason [Visitor] //October 9 2007 at 22:56
i agree with those who were hoping that this record might be a little more innovative. studio versions will no doubt shine quite a bit more, but structurally & melodically these songs COULD have existed in 1997--which is kind of a bummer for those of us who had hoped radiohead was going to take off and go somewhere totally unexplored, like ok computer through amnesiac. also, these songs are QUITE somber and sedated, and i remember thinking when i saw them last year that the REALLY intense rock songs really rock--i think the song "bangers and mash" would have been a good one to include. it's silly to talk about torch-passing to animal collective (although animal collective are amazing) or this record "saving" music. they're not gods, and there are a LOT of people making new and interesting music who are less known. let's not live in 1997 all over again.
cristina [Visitor] //October 10 2007 at 14:25
really really great!
verticalman [Visitor] //October 10 2007 at 19:21
I was around when the beatles were still going and I can definetely say that these guys are the greatest since the beatles.Ive lived through some great music over the last 40 years and I cant beleive Im getting excited again !
Pulse [Visitor] //October 16 2007 at 10:23
Rubbish i hate the newer albums, best alums were by far the bends or pabilo honey, this other 'music' is rubbish please radiohead stop doing this abstract garbage and go back to writing decent songs again

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