I'm glad Radiohead didn't get too comfortable with what they achieved on "OK Computer" and continued to evolve. This is without a doubt my favorite album from them. It took some time for me to truly appreciate its greatness, but with each listen, this record gets closer and closer to my heart. The sound of the record paired with the cover art paints a grim, apocalyptic picture, but you always sense a little hope. "Optimistic" comes just at the right moment to pull ... read more
It’s consistent to a fault. I like the sound overall, even though it can be a bit “messy” for my ears at times, but by the end of it, I became a bit bored. I can’t differentiate between some of the tracks on this record, they lack the personality that would make me want to listen again.
The transition from "Rah Tah Tah" to "Noid" made me "Sticky".
Tyler is very vulnerable throughout this record. It's an inner monologue painted onto the canvas of hip-hop in a really tasteful manner. I didn't find it as thematically and stylistically consistent as Igor, but I still like it a lot.