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"Kid A"

I've glommed a good deal of 'recommended music' off these forums and thought I'd return the favor to someone with one of my own.

I got a copy of Radiohead's 'Kid A' a few months back and have to say that this is *easily* one of the best albums I've aquired/listened to in the past 5 years.

From the first song "Everything In It's Right Place", with its mesmerizing layered and shifting keyboards and vocals, this recording sucks you in and won't spit you out until about a half hour after the last song is done. Pardon the cliched descriptives, but they all apply - Haunting, groundbreaking, melodic, fresh, ambient, ethereal....you become awash in its atmosphere. I am in awe of its beauty - in concept, performance and recording quality.

Certainly this will not appeal to everyone, but if you are a fan of ambient/electronic music, more cerebral popular music such as Peter Gabriel (like Security or Passion), just plain into great music and are always looking for something different - you MUST hear this!

Regards,
Chris
cdelplato
jla
231 posts
 
I saw Coldplay at their first LA apperance last year at the Miyan Theatre. Unbeleievable show. Definitely pick up Coldplay's first domestic release "Parachutes" Their new album is also excellent, but start w/ Parachutes. I would also recommend Gomez "Liquid Skin" and "In Our Gun" Starsailor's "Love is Here" has been compared to Coldplay and is just okay , but IMO not up to the level of Coldplay. Give it a listen though....you may like it though
cdelplato OP
110 posts
 
Interesting responses, thanks. Funny that while OK Computer has gotten much of the higher praise (here and in the reviews) I still feel comparatively that Kid A is the masterpiece. OK Computer is excellent as well, but Kid A to me is more of a stunner/groundbreaker. It's all good though.....glad I didn't give up on them after Pablo Honey - which didn't cut it for me.

CD
bufus
148 posts
 
I loved OK Computer. Then I bought The Bends and Pablo Honey. I really enjoyed The Bends but lost interest with it after a while. Pablo Honey was not too bad, but definitely not as good as The Bends. As far as Kid A and Amnesiac are concerned, I sold both of them because they passed from being "musical" to being "automated" or "sound-effectish." If Radiohead would take a turn back towards the OK Computer style, it would suite me just fine.
smjason
60 posts
 
I have listened to Coldplay for over 2 years now and they are my favorite band. If you want to try Coldplay, start with Parachutes then get the new album and their LP's. Also if you like this Brittish sound, try "Badly Drawn Boy", somewhere in between Radiohead and Coldplay. Also pick up some "Doves" very Brit sounding. Lastly if you like Oasis sounding stuff try some "Travis", either The Man Who or the Invisable Band. Keep on listening.

Jason
thedautch
329 posts
 
OK Computer was the best CD of the 90's, IMHO. It just noses out Never Mind.
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