The Radiohead that entered the studio in 1999 to record the follow up to the critically acclaimed OK Computer was not the same as the Radiohead people expect. But then that was their aim, wasn't it? To do something completely left field and go against the grain. Thom Yorke, by his own admission hated the sound of his own voice, and the proliferation of bands deemed "The new Radiohead". So what can we expect from Kid A?
It opens with Everything In Its Right Place, a song that used only samples and loops on record, although live, this is a favourite. Thom's voice sounding as if it's drifting off a mountain over a slightly unusual 4/5 time signature, this is an amazing way to show in the new era.
The album isn't all loops, samples, clicks and beeps, there are conventional moments on there as well, such as the gorgeous How To Disappear Completely, a song about out-of-body experiences, and the slightly swampy Optimistic.
The highlight of this record personally, is Idioteque. Coming from Yorke's Warp records influence, it appears to be a standard techno track, but with Radiohead, nothing is ever standard. With whooshes, jarring clicks and beeps, and Yorke sounding the most psychotic he's ever sounded on record, this is a standout track, and another fans' favourite.
The album, however, closes on a slightly disappointing note, with the funereal Motion Picture Soundtrack. Played on wheezing organs, with vocals sounding as if they're sung by a man chewing nettles, it ends the album on an anticlimax. But this shouldn't put you off buying this album, as it's one of the best records by this band.
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Good review, although i've never been able to get into radioheads music at all. I think i just don't like the way thom yorke whines in all the songs lol. h.xo
Advantages: It's almost completely different to every other Radiohead release Disadvantages: It's almost completely different to every other Radiohead release
kfingleton 13.12.2000 (25.04.2001)
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