The King of Limbs is an album that highlights Radiohead’s well-known method of pushing the boundaries of music to create art that challenges the listener. This album is one of their most adventurous in that it resembles an “atmosphere” more than it does a conventional listening experience. The lyrics are cryptic and vague, giving rise to many interpretations. One standout quality of this album is its basis in looped percussion parts, which lull the listener into a state of calm meditation and give a consistent backbone to the meandering instrumentation and vocals. Notable tracks include” Codex”, “Lotus Flower” and “Separator”. These songs are perhaps more noticeable because they sound more mainstream, but they nevertheless retain a unique style that aligns with the sound of the album as a whole. One drawback of this album is its tendency to deviate slightly too far from what one might consider a “comfortable” listening experience. In other words, it closes itself off from a significant portion of would-be listeners through its sparse instrumentation, which is not conventionally catchy, instead forcing the listener to listen to the songs more critically in order to appreciate them. Despite this, it is well worth the effort it takes to enjoy it, particularly if you are already a fan of Radiohead.