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Filling the gulf between OK Computers epic progressive rock and Kid As skittering electronic theatrics, Hail to the Thief borrows equally from each. Its title implies that this will be a collection filled with songs of anger and dissent, but Radiohead no longer howl at the moon like they did on 1995s The Bends. Instead, they use eloquent metaphors and complicated arrangements to express the uncertainty, fear and anger arising from the 2000 U.S. presidential election and a post-9/11 world. Theres no doubt about where Thom Yorke and company stand the prog-rock break on "2 2 = 5" and Yorkes terror at the thought of being "put in a dock" make that immediately clear. But theres a prevailing sense of powerlessness here. The tinkling piano behind the cold sonic surface of "Backdrifts" and the brief, swooping melody in the middle of "Sail to the Moon" are islands in a sea of confusion. Like the bands best work, Thief requires more than a few listens to fully appreciate, but those who stick around will be richly rewarded. --Matthew Cooke
Rate Points :4.0
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Capitol
Manufacturer :Capitol
MPN :84543
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Capitol
Publisher :Capitol
UPC :724358454321
EAN :0724358454321
Price :$18.98USD
Lowest Price :$6.24USD
