A video for the Song ‘Lotus Flower’ has appeared on Radiohead’s twitter feed in preparation for tommorows online release of their eigth studio album, The King Of Limbs.
The physical release of the CD is slated for the 28th of March but die-hard fans have to wait until the 9th of May for a special ‘newspaper album. “Described by the band as ‘two clear 10-inch vinyl records in a purpose-built record sleeve, many large sheets of artwork, 625 tiny pieces of artwork, a compact disc, and a full-colour piece of oxo-degradable plastic to hold it all together.” Sounds fucking fantastic.
Director Garth Jennings usually works under the pseudonym Hammer & Tongs. He was the mastermind behind a number of Eel’s music videos, Blur’s ‘Coffee & TV’ and more recently, the film adaptation of ‘The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy’
Video Credits:
Produced and Directed by Garth Jennings
Choreographed by Wayne McGregor
Director of Photography- Nick Wood
Editor- Leila Sarraf
STOP THE PRESS: We can also confirm that Radiohead have brought the album release forward by 24hours. If you had already pre-ordered The King Of Limbs, head over to the site to download it, or alternatively you can purchase it now.
A statement for XL reads as follows: Radiohead have brought forward the digital release of their new album “The King Of Limbs” by 24 hours with the album now being sent to those who pre-ordered it earlier this week. It is also available for new orders through https://www.radiohead.com at a fixed price of £6. A special edition is also available.
With everything ready on their website, the band decided to bring forward the release by a day rather than wait until the planned date of Saturday, Feb 19 to deliver the music.