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The Eraser by Thom Yorke (CD, Jul-2006, XL Recordings/Beggars Group)
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Artist: Thom Yorke
Release Date: Jul 2006
Format: CD
Record Label: XL Recordings/Beggars Group
Genre: Post Rock, Rock & Pop
UPC: 634904020026
Product ID: EPID54487049
Description: In 2006, with little advance word, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke unveiled his first solo album, THE ERASER, much to the surprise of many of the band's fans. Given that Yorke is the literal voice of the beloved British rock ensemble, thes...
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It will surprise no-one that Thom Yorke’s debut solo album is more ‘Kid A’ than ‘The Bends’, but in my opinion his claustrophobic and downbeat songwriting is better served by electronica than blazing guitars.
‘The Eraser’ is a tremendous effort. There is not one bad track here; Yorke’s voice and lyrical vision are as strident and passionate as ever whilst the downbeat electronic backing is atmospheric yet melodic and accessible.
Standout tracks are the title song, driven by Jonny Greenwood’s urgent piano chords and the moving ‘Harrowdown Hill’ written about the death of David Kelly.
Hardcore electronica fans may dismiss this as safe and hardly ground-breaking (it is certainly not Squarepusher) but this is a great record which really stays with you. Rock fans would be advised to check it out, it may seem like a real breath of fresh air.
‘The Eraser’ is a tremendous effort. There is not one bad track here; Yorke’s voice and lyrical vision are as strident and passionate as ever whilst the downbeat electronic backing is atmospheric yet melodic and accessible.
Standout tracks are the title song, driven by Jonny Greenwood’s urgent piano chords and the moving ‘Harrowdown Hill’ written about the death of David Kelly.
Hardcore electronica fans may dismiss this as safe and hardly ground-breaking (it is certainly not Squarepusher) but this is a great record which really stays with you. Rock fans would be advised to check it out, it may seem like a real breath of fresh air.
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