WVSU Yellow Jacket — Radiohead: Kid A
By Sean Rose
Arguably the best band on Earth, Radiohead has released their fourth album "Kid A."
"Kid A" is a departure from the Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed, five star masterpieces "Pablo Honey," "The Bends" and "OK Computer." "OK Computer" is hailed by many critics as one of the best albums ever recorded.
"Kid A" follows in tight sequence, opening with the beautiful "Everything in its right place," a song that seems to not exist in the realm of music, but more as an extension of your own DNA. The record becomes an amplifier of the vibrations as you stroll down the endlessly woven double helix.
As your mind fades back to the world present, you rightly notice the absence of Radiohead’s trademark guitars. "Kid A" relieves the listener of the esoteric melodies found earlier and replaces them with a stream of consciousness wall of noise that cannot be described as it must be felt.
The album takes a convoluted turn and twists back an unmistakably Tom Waits "Swordfish Trombones" inspired decadent blast. The wall falls and smooth, light, ambient waves carry you through the end with an occasional blast of compassion.
As the disc closes, one can’t help but stare endlessly at the sonic void in the room and wonder, "where and how?"
Radiohead delivers an unearthly performance on "Kid A" that will leave fans reeling from the new turn the band has taken. Oh, but in a very good way. People new to Radiohead; however, should pick up "The Bends" or "OK Computer" first as these albums are flawless and a little more accessible to those unordained in the Radiohead way.
Music — 4 stars
Production — 5 stars
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