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A Moon Shaped Pool is the ninth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, released digitally in May 2016 with minimal advance notice before its physical release. The record is distinguished by its expansive use of orchestral and string arrangements, primarily performed by the London Contemporary Orchestra and long-time producer Nigel Godrich. It features newly recorded studio versions of previously unreleased tracks that the band had performed live over the preceding decades, such as "Burn the Witch" and "True Love Waits." The album's sound heavily favors acoustic instruments and choral elements, largely moving away from the electronic textures of their earlier work.
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Who performed the strings on A Moon Shaped Pool?
Jonny Greenwood arranged the album's strings and choir, with the London Contemporary Orchestra performing the orchestral material. Longtime Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich produced the album with the band.
Why was the studio version of "True Love Waits" significant?
Radiohead had performed "True Love Waits" live since the 1990s without placing a studio version on an album. A sparse piano-led treatment finally appeared as the closing track of A Moon Shaped Pool in 2016.
What is unusual about the track order on A Moon Shaped Pool?
Its 11 song titles are arranged alphabetically, beginning with "Burn the Witch" and ending with "True Love Waits." This remains true despite the album moving through markedly different tempos and arrangements.
Was A Moon Shaped Pool released without warning?
Radiohead preceded it with "Burn the Witch" and "Daydreaming" during the week before the album arrived digitally on May 8, 2016. The brief campaign followed the temporary disappearance of the band's online presence, making the ninth album feel like a surprise release.
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