This is not Kid A B-side. Nah-ah. Even vibes aren't the same. Amnesiac is more jazzy and somehow darker. It's still a little confusing though, as much as Kid A. But as much as Kid A it's not bad at all. One of the most perfect songs to end an album btw. Life in a Glasshouse feels like a climax to the RH's little jazz era. I like Amnesiac. But, yeah, as much as one half of the album is a masterpiace, the other half is confusing.
It was bold af to make THIS after OKC, and many didn't and still don't like this album. BUT denying the fact that RH can make music in different styles and make it great is foolishly. The opening track is peak, HtDC is a song made for driving at night, MPS is a perfect song for dying. TNA feels like some trippy chaotic jazz song, but it works. And Idioteque is mega catchy drum machine song and it works as well. They just know how to music. Definitely not the best RH album tho, but ... read more
Truly one of the greatest albums of all time. Not the best way to start an album IMHO, but overall it's a pure pleasure. A must-listen.