A lot of people are talking about Radiohead's recent release, so I won't bore you with another review of the album. Instead I'll offer you my perspective on this band that everyone loves to rave about.
I wasn't always a Radiohead fan and only somewhat liked the "OK Computer" album. I've never cared for anything on "Pablo Honey" and eventually gave "The Bends" some spins. What really turned me from casual listener to raving fan was "Kid A" and "Amnesiac". Oddly enough, I turned my nose up at both these albums and was NOT feeling them at first. After a few listens though, it seeped in and these two quickly became my favorite albums.
I then discovered the beauty of this band: They sound better and better with each listen. For me, there's no better reward for a listener than having this happen. Most (maybe not most, but a lot of) music gets stale and its effects wear off with repeated listening. "In Rainbows", "Hail to the Thief", and now "The King of Limbs" are no exceptions.
So maybe you're not a Radiohead fan, and maybe you never will be. The point is if you hear this band or any other music that makes you ask, "How on earth could anyone like this?!", maybe give them a chance instead of writing them off right away. Listen with an open mind.
Please and thank you.
-Andrew Rohlk
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