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Monday, October 1, 2007
Radiohead’s rapid return
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Radiohead pulled a fast one.
In August, the band’s U.K. reps confirmed to several sources - including Brit music weekly NME - that the long-awaited new album wouldn’t appear until 2008. It’s been more than four years since the quintet’s most recent album, 2003’s “Hail to the Thief.” This weekend, the band announced the release of seventh album “In Rainbows” - on Oct. 10. That’s right, Oct. 10, 2007, less than two weeks from now.
Initially, the album will only be available as a digital download through Radiohead.com, and you can name your own price (in British pounds).
Fans can also pre-order the Discbox for 40 pounds (that’s right around $80), which includes double vinyl and CD versions of the record and a second, enhanced CD with additional new songs, artwork and photographs, all exclusive to the box. Anyone who purchases the Discbox will get the download on Oct. 10.
It seems that the 2008 ruse wasn’t exactly a fib, since the traditional physical CD release is still planned for next year. Will anyone wait that long? And, if not, what will you pay for the download?
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