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In Rainbows is the 2007 seventh studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, notable for its groundbreaking pay-what-you-want digital release model.
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How did Radiohead release "In Rainbows"?
Radiohead released "In Rainbows" on October 10, 2007, via a groundbreaking pay-what-you-want digital download model. Fans were allowed to purchase the digital album from the band's website for any price they chose, including nothing at all.
Did "In Rainbows" have any physical releases?
Yes, a standard CD and vinyl release followed in late December 2007 and early 2008 through XL Recordings. Prior to that, a special "discbox" featuring a bonus CD, vinyl records, and artwork was sold exclusively on their website.
What is the significance of the "15 Step" drum beat on "In Rainbows"?
The opening track "15 Step" features a complex, electronic 5/4 drum beat created by Jonny Greenwood and Ed O'Brien. This blending of glitchy electronic rhythms with traditional rock instrumentation defines the album's genre-spanning sound.
Did "In Rainbows" win any Grammy Awards?
The album won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. It was also nominated for Album of the Year, but lost to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss's "Raising Sand."
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