Radiohead is an interesting band in regards to the fact that they’re almost always the group people namedrop as a means of getting a sense of “cred” (David Bowie – as incredible as he is – is another perfect example of this). They’re the “weird”, “experimental”, almost “indie” band for the masses. When anyone who expresses disliking towards a Radiohead song or album, Radiohead fans often feel compelled to suggest that such listeners “just don’t get it” and urge them to go back and listen to their Nickelback albums. As the follow-up to 2007’s incredible “In Rainbows”, “The King of Limbs” has proven to be a huge disappointment. While I understand that the group would have a desire to record an album dedicated to subtle atmospheric sounds, there is virtually nothing on it that truly catch this listener’s attention throughout 37 minutes. The lone exception is “Lotus Flower.” Through a forceful yet calculated bassline and percussion, the song hearkens back to the title track of “Kid A” (but you can actually understand Thom Yorke’s falsetto vocals here) and somehow proves to be extremely danceable (you’re going to have to watch the clip to see what I mean).
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