I noticed a while ago a topic about Thom Yorke's new solo album, but now it's officially in stores: I'm very surprised, reminds me of Kid A, wich is good!
For people who liked Radiohead's more electronic ballads, this is a great album!
So what do you guys think?

BT11 said:

I will be getting this.I was listening to OK Computer all last week.

It doesn't remind me of anything Radiohead is done which is not to say that is bad but it is kind of interesting but I would rather have a Radiohead album. Just my opinion so far, so who knows in a month or so.

great album, falls a little thin in the middle..

overall worth it.. get it!

BT11 said:

Oh shit! sounds like I'll love it then!

Sorry, but I found this CD and the lyrics depressing...

I just got this...

...stick with Radiohead, Thom - this ain't so good!

Spookymuffin said:

There will be a new Radiohead album soon. But what do you think is not good about this album?

BT11 said:

I agree that it sounds like Kid A, but Kid A done badly. The lyrics aren't so great - but that's not what bothers me; it's the music. The melodies just aren't anywhere like as skillfull, the drumbeats are just as adventurous but almost too far removed from beats...I dunno - I just feel radiohead are better.

Spookymuffin said:

Agree, Spookymuffin...

I finally picked up the CD today. But I haven't given it a listen yet. I'll report back once I do.

BT11 said:

I don't know about these guys but I am really diggin The Eraser. If you like Radiohead you will like this.

Jackeblu said:

Agreed.
This album has been in constant rotation and that's rare for me with as much music as I listen to (and play/perform).
I would say it's more in line with the "electronic" songs from Hail to The Thief than Kid A. Just my O.

Bfunkthe1 said:

I see your point, but Hail To The Thief is more a uptempo album than The Eraser. So that's why I compared it to Kid A. Nevertheless, it's a great album and I expected more enthousiasm for it here.

BT11 said:

Yes.
It's one of the best of 2006.
Period.

Bfunkthe1 said:

Bfunkthe1 said:

It's definitely one of the better albums I've heard this year, and I completely agree with the comparison to Hail to The Thief.

I'm glad this album came about. As much as I like all the experimentation since Kid A, the albums feel a little like they are paying service to a lot of different ideas heading in different directions. Eraser may not be earth-shattering, but it feels like it has a more focused intent...

bc

Well, one complete listen and I'm really digging this album. Which is so not a suprrise, but whatevs.

It does feel very similar to Kid A to me.

I can't pick stand-out tracks or anything like that based on just ONE listen, but I am definately going to be giving this album a lot of time in the coming days.

GOOD STUFF.

Will there be a single released off the album ?
[Edited 7/17/06 17:16pm]

dunno i doubt it...




very small label..

ok , cheers
too bad tho

i'm still absorbing this album... Radiohead stuff always takes a long time to get into my head, and this is no different. But i'm sure I will love it once it's sunk into my brain enough.

Dewrede said:

Yes, there will be a single release which is Harrowdown Hill.
It's gonna be backed with two non-lp tracks. Actual songs and some remixes. But I believe that they maybe vinly only releases. I'll have to look this up again.
Or you can go to www.ateaseweb.com and go to the message boards and look around. That's where I found out this info.

Bfunkthe1 said:

Just checked, they will be on vinyl and cd single

the two tracks will be..

The Drunkk Machine
Jetstream


August 21st.

Sdldawn said:

Nice!

Although its odd they are waiting so long after the album's relese to put a single out.

Bfunkthe1 said:

thanks

Sdldawn said:

thanks

You're welcome.
I can't wait to hear the b-sides.
That website is kinda the be all end all of Radiohead related sites. You can find some very cool stuff on there (message boards).