2
Posted May 30, 2006 by Mike Mineo in Features
 
 

ALBUM PREVIEW: Thom Yorke – The Eraser

So, I know most people (including myself) were wondering what the sound of Thom Yorke‘s first solo album would be like. He stated several times that it would be more electronic oriented, and much different from Radiohead’s new material. “Inevitably it is more beats and electronics, but it is songs,” Yorke stated. I have two samples below, though the quality is not the best. You can get the general idea though, as some of the tracks sound like a mix between several Hail To The Thief tracks, such as ‘The Gloaming’, ‘A Punchup at a Wedding’, or a lighter ‘Myxomatosis’. Yorke’s vocals are still as distinct as ever though, and his lyrics remain so odd that it is difficult to criticize them.

The Eraser will be released on July 11. Judging from the tracks that I have heard, it could end up being a big grower similar to Kid A, and no Radiohead fan should pass this album up. Running through the album a couple of times, I am really enjoying it quite a bit, though it remains rough around the edges. I am really loving ‘Analyse’ the most so far. Yorke still has the sensibility to create brilliant melodies and hooks through his vocal deliveries alone, complemented by standard glitch beats, keyboards, synth pads and fading guitars.

———————-

songs removed
———————-

BUY


Mike Mineo

 
I'm the founder/editor of Obscure Sound, which was formed in 2006. Previously, I wrote for PopMatters and Stylus Magazine. Send your music to [email protected].