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Radiohead Fan Accidentally Gets “In Rainbows” Discbox One Week Early, Pandemonium Ensues

11/27/07, 10:51 am EST


Christmas came about one month early for someone who posts under the name “Spuffmeister” on the message board of Radiohead fan site AtEase. At some point yesterday, “Spuff” discovered that the $80 discbox, the secondary option to paying what you want for In Rainbows, had arrived at his home a week early. The discbox, you might remember, features In Rainbows on both CD and double vinyl (as opposed to the much-maligned 160kbps MP3 downloads), a hardcover book featuring lyrics and Stanley Donwood’s artwork and, most appetizing, a bonus disc of eight songs not featured on In Rainbows.

Before you go venturing to the Pirate Bay or What.cd to download the second disc, don’t bother. w.a.s.t.e., Radiohead’s own merchandiser, has already contacted Spuff and requested that he (or she) not upload the second disc, forcing a board full of bemoaning AtEasers to wait another week for their own discbox. w.a.s.t.e. also asked Spuff “for the order details so that the dispatch company could be bollocked!” So that’s how the Brits use “bollocked,” interesting. Even though Spuff has stated he will respect and honor w.a.s.t.e.’s request to not share the second disc with others, he did offer a consolation to the message board crew in the form of pictures of the discbox and a description of some of the bonus disc’s tracks. Spoilers ahead …




Regarding the tracks “MK1″ and “MK2,” the lone tracks on the bonus disc that Radiohead fans aren’t familiar with (all the other songs have been performed live by the band), Spuff said “Don’t get too excited!” as the duo are “just minute long fillers.” Cue six-page message board battle regarding whether or not Radiohead is capable of making just “filler.” Regarding the closing track “4 Minute Warning,” which may be the most uplifting song about nuclear warfare ever, Spuffmeister says “4 minute warning is beautiful, a real end of album track …” Spuff couldn’t elaborate on any more tracks because “I really have to go do some work, I will be sacked!” He did, however, leave us with plenty of discbox photos to crush on as we wait for it to arrive in our mailboxes at some point next week.

In other Radiohead news, the first of the band’s 2008 live dates have been announced. During the weekend of June 20th, 2008, Radiohead will play Germany’s Hurricane and Southside Festivals. According to previous reports, Radiohead intend on touring the U.S. in May.


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:) | 6/7/2008, 4:03 am EST

I love Radiohead. In Rainbows is such a great album. Nude video is fantastic!

Well, don’t blame the nationality, it’s just about one person. So, relax…

subliminal | 3/23/2008, 5:39 pm EST

radiohead kicks SO much ass
i fucking love you guys. holy shit

& im pretty sure they dont rip other artists off you dumbfuck (sorry that was kinda mean huh? im not really down with the shit talkin but, seemed appropriate)

notice how unique thier music is, aswell as the message it delivers

peace

Colin | 1/16/2008, 10:55 pm EST

Oh, and Chinaski, you’re a fucking idiot. Grow some balls and accept that you are just as much of a human as anybody from around the world. We aren’t some infallible super-race with universal rights to do whatever we want. Jesus…smoke some ganja or drop a tab…you need it.

Colin | 1/16/2008, 10:51 pm EST

When you get your box on time (AFTER JANUARY 1ST, FOR YOU TARDS WHO ARE PISSED OFF ABOUT NOT GETTING YOURS ON CHRISTMAS), check both ends of the sleeve for the vinyl. If they aren’t there, then you can complain. And before you bitch about the service, think about how many people are ordering the discbox of what many media organizations (Including the NY Times) are hailing as the #1 album of the year. Patience, fellow Americans. Patience.

Guttersnipe | 1/10/2008, 10:18 am EST

Chinaski, you are a foul mouthed imbecile. Just because some English idioms are alien to you doesn’t mean you should gun down Tuckster, you bigoted retard. By the way, In Rainbows is a lovely album, and incomparable to anything Radiohead have done before.

Tom | 1/3/2008, 2:43 pm EST

My boxset came with only one vinyl album…the second one was missing. It took them a week to get back to me and reply “sometimes the records stick to the sleeve”.

Are you shitting me…Their customer support is a WASTE.

Send me my fucking album.

no disc box : n.z fan | 12/27/2007, 4:59 pm EST

well it’s dec 28th and still no sign of my disc box. annoying thing is that when you enquire at the site all you get is an automated reply..hardly satisfactory!..POOR service if you ask me! dissappointed n.z. fan

the free observer | 12/26/2007, 9:13 pm EST

Blog crime!!!
The artwork for the In Rainbows is a rip off from Kino’s Map of the Universe.

I found out about Kino through the radiohead’s designer Stanley’s blog..
http://www.hodiaudirekton.blo gspot.com

Kino has been commenting on there for sometime and his name links to his site. The whole concept of abstract colours is stolen from him. And on top this guy is a fucking genius, it is really unfair and disappointing for radiohead to go ahead with this rip off, as Kino just finished his record and not going through anyone to release his record.

here compare
http://radiohead.tbdre cords.com
http://www.kinomapof theuniverse.com

NODISCBOX | 12/21/2007, 10:11 pm EST

Wheres my discbox?……..
not arived yet!!!

English | 12/8/2007, 1:41 pm EST

‘After visiting Europe for more than four months I was amazed at how mis-informed about the US Europeans are (even in England).’

Lol, this made me smile. Practically all of the information that Europeans get about American culture is from American media.

Also, take heed that Europeans don’t actually need to know about America in order to live good lives; though if you are expecting us to then I think it’s fair to say that American’s should learn a little more about the rest of the world.

And what’s wrong with the word bollocked? It’s as viable as any other slang.

Anonymous | 12/7/2007, 12:09 am EST

Oh my god oh my god oh my god, I can’t wait to get my discbox!!

That’s what these comments are supposed to be about, right? Radiohead? Not retarded comments about people’s nationality?

Oh and all you jack-ass Americans with your stupid patriotic sniping are making all of us sane, rational Americans look bad. Go listen to a country record, beat your wife, and put a new “support our troops” sticker on your SUV. you’ll feel better, I’m sure.

Fiend | 12/6/2007, 5:46 am EST

“pwned” is internet slang no matter what country your from. Bollocked is just plain retarded.

to_Chinaski | 12/5/2007, 4:07 am EST

Not want to bash, but Chinaski, not the British but the Americans are the ones who *always* feel superior!

“Hmm a conflict in the Middle East, we, the oh so cool Americans, will ’solve’ this, because we are the World Police”. So don’t bash the British, because you are the ones who always feel better than the rest of the world. While your country s*cks ASS in so many ways!

And I’m not British by the way.

Anonymous | 12/5/2007, 3:19 am EST

And its now all over every torrent site worth being a member of.

Internet 1. Dead business models 0.

~(, ,)^o^)

... | 12/4/2007, 1:44 pm EST

it’s been over 200 years since colonists fled england to north america. why is everyone so angry? chill everyone. you wanna hate on people? that’s what the french are for.

ryanwm | 12/4/2007, 1:15 pm EST

As an American I cant help but feel that Kevin Kline’s portrayal of Americans in general in “A Fish Called Wanda” could be so true/right 20 years later. Most Americans are below average egomaniacs that sicken me for having to deal with than on a daily basis. UK, may I come over?

Sad! | 12/3/2007, 3:02 pm EST

Quite sad how everyone is ‘discussing’ about brits drinking tea and bollocks etc. Is this not meant to be a radiohead discussion?

Cricket is sh*t and I don’t certainly use the word b*cks. Tea? Tally ho? WTf? Fuck wit.

idiot | 12/3/2007, 10:55 am EST

youre fucking idiots

The punters | 12/3/2007, 10:04 am EST

Radiohead, Like Bjork, have gotten fat off other people’s hard work and ideas. And yet they still manage to produce a wholly safer, more bland version of the music they rip off.

Boring… next…

New Album | 12/3/2007, 9:32 am EST

First, the anti-British sentiment expressed by so many Americans above is absolutely hilarious; congratulations to the US, I didn’t know we had taught ignorant chimps how to read and write. Second, the nwe album is amazing although, I have to admit, I did not like it at first. I listened to it several times and compared it heavily to all my favorite Radiohead albums, finding it lacking. So I didn’t take it out of my car stereo for almost a month. I slowly realized that the minimalist but polished approach that the band took was invigorating and how a band that can make tracks which are exceedingly more complex than the next man (ie, hail to the thief), can make their songs more simple but still have significant emotional and musical impact. F*** the naysayers, this album is amazing.
Standout tracks: 3-5,7,10

re: James | 11/30/2007, 4:36 am EST

You’re an American too? Congratulations. There’s over 3,000 miles of land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Why don’t you find a nice quiet place to sit down and shut the fuck up!

Chinaski | 11/29/2007, 11:49 am EST

Truckster, you sound like another wimpy stuck up Brit. You people think you’re soooo superior. Bollocked? Bollocksed? Sounds pretty fuckin’ stupid to my American ears! I’ll stick to “getting fucked up” when I drink, and “tearing someone a new ass” when I “reprimand” someone.

Run along now, you don’t want to be late for TEA! Jolly Good!

You fuckin’ Brits are so PUSSIFIED I don’t know how you could posslbly make fun of anyone else’s slang!!!

Why don’t go and get Cricket ball rammed up your tight little narrow British ass?! Tally Ho!

davwuh | 11/29/2007, 9:45 am EST

In rainbows is shit

Seth | 11/29/2007, 9:30 am EST

I am glad the the person who called himself “Johnny Kickass” didn’t like In Rainbows. I don’t think I copuld possibly live in a world where someone called “Johnny Kickass” liked Radiohead.

Skuj | 11/28/2007, 10:53 pm EST

“Much maligned 160kb downloads” STILL has me shaking my head. It sounds effing great on my lovely stereo. WTF? :)

Pete Hagen | 11/27/2007, 6:11 pm EST

In Rainbows is awesome. I can’t wait to get this thing in the mail.

Jared | 11/27/2007, 3:23 pm EST

@JohnnyKickass

In Rainbows is shear genius to everyone who hasn’t already been poisoned by the shit that passes for music these days. No wonder you don’t like it. You can’t recognize it for the crud in your ears.

Johnny Kickass | 11/27/2007, 2:39 pm EST

I payed 1 pound for ‘In Rainbows’ because I thought I wouldn’t like it that much. I listened to it twice and haven’t bothered again.

That’s roughly 1 dollar per listen, pretty generous on my part.

um2 | 11/27/2007, 2:15 pm EST

Know what, Um? You suck!
Just kidding. In Rainbows is great. Americans too. So are Europeans. I love you. :)

GlassMX | 11/27/2007, 2:08 pm EST

“pwned” is an Internet slang, it has nothing to do with anti-americanism. Check it out:

http://en.wikipedia.or g/wiki/Pwned

um... | 11/27/2007, 1:48 pm EST

“pwned”? I’m assuming that’s a typo, but I can’t decipher what it is supposed to be. My guess another misguided preconception of “what an American is.” After visiting Europe for more than four months I was amazed at how misinformed about the Us Europeans are (even in England). You obviously think our jargon is “stupid” truckster, but you fail to even understand what our jargon is.

wow, misguided Eurocentrism on the loose again.

With transatlanitc frustration vented…

can’t WAIT for the discbox next week. I’ll have to stay up for 24 hours partaking in the entire experience. Why can’t the send it to ME early too?

TheTuckster | 11/27/2007, 11:54 am EST

Of course that’s how we use “bollocked”. If you get bollocked (not to be confused with “bollocksed”, which means you’re very drunk) that means you’ve received a bollocking, which in Layman’s terms means you’ve been severely reprimanded. In American terms it means you’ve been “pwned” or something stupid like that.

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