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Rating: THE REVIEW
Albums like those by Radiohead, usually, some (those who hate them calling them boring) give one star, while others, who consider every work of theirs a masterpiece, of course, give five. I am a big fan of theirs, and despite this, I don't feel right praising this Kid A to the fullest. Because the line between deep and too boring is thin; it's fine that Thom bought the entire catalog of an electronic record label, it's fine that Greenwood enjoys his new electronic toys (ondes Martenot?) but I appreciate the Oxford group more when they pick up their instruments and play us wonderful songs like "How to Disappear Completely" or "Optimistic".
Experimenting is fine, but with the right balance as they later did in the wonderful "Hail to the Thief". I would contradict myself by saying that "Idioteque" is the best track on the album, it's one of the few that even made me cry (like "Climbing Up the Walls" and "When You Sleep" by mbv, sissy!) but in some episodes perhaps almost useless (please don't kill me) like "Kid A", "Treefingers", and maybe even a bit "Everything in its Right Place" our boys could have really done better, and many groups already expert in the genre would know how to.
I would give it 3.5 but for the great love and respect I have for these geniuses, I round up... sorry if the parentheses are too short but since my computer keeps shutting down due to viruses to not lose it... thanks
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The review reflects a fan's conflicted feelings towards Radiohead's Kid A, praising its experimental nature but noting some tracks feel less effective. While appreciating great moments like Idioteque and How to Disappear Completely, the reviewer prefers the band's more traditional songwriting in later works like Hail to the Thief. The album earns a 4-star rating due to respect for the band's creativity despite some reservations.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The members are Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway. They evolved from guitar-based alternative rock into work that incorporates electronics and orchestration.120 Reviews
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