ADULT
ALTERNATIVE
REVIEW
by John Rose
RADIOHEAD
(click to purchase)
"Amnesiac" (Capitol)
RATING (1-5)
Weakest to Strongest (+ Push,-Pull)
1. PACKED
LIKE SARDINES IN A CRUSHED TIN BOX(3)-Initial programing reminds me of
"Kid A". Interesting vocal layering.
2.
PYRAMID"-(3)- Nice back and forth between vocals and piano. Nice
orchestrial background.
3. PULK/PULL REVOLVING DOORS-(3+)-More techno programming reminds me of
some of the work on "O.K. Computer".
4. YOU AND WHOSE ARMY-(4-) Hark! I hear a guitar ! I like the hook (if
you can call it that!).
5. I MIGHT BE WRONG-(4)- Intro reminds me of Depeche Mode's
"Personal Jesus". "Optimistic"for this LP.
6. KNIVES OUT- (3)- Interesting guitar progression.
7. MORNING BELL/AMNESIAC(3+)- Chimey melody. An ear grabber.
8. DOLLARS AND CENTS-(3)-Nice use of orchestral backing on this track.
Nice mix of vocals.
9. HUNTING BEARS- (2+)- Catching guitar effects.
10.LIKE SPINNING PLATES-(3+)-Phenomenal effects.
11.LIFE IN A GLASS HOUSE-(3)- Has a jazz feel. Great horn work. New Orleans
on acid.
OVERALL COMMENTS:
Radiohead is defined by their fierce artistic integrity as exampled by
"O.K. Computer.".,"Kid A" and this new CD. This is
an extension of "Kid A". Thom Yorke's vocals are great as always.
OVERALL RATING-
3+
