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Hail To The Thief - Radiohead
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85 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: Not quite the return to the "rock" side of Radiohead as originally believed (although pretty close), the band's sixth album (produced again by Nigel Godrich) retains some of the experimental electronica elements of its predecessors Kid A and Amnesiac. Note that each of the tracks on the album has an alternate title, as does the album itself (aka 'The Gloaming').… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    There's something for everyone here. [Jul 2003, p.120]
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  2. Spin
    100
    It feels more like a band playingto a multitude of strengths than the formal wrestling of Kid A. [Jul 2003, p.103]
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  3. Neumu.net
    60
    Sprawling, overwrought, unkempt rock music.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 180 out of 198
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 198
  3. Negative: 8 out of 198
  1. MarcR
    10
    An extremely strong album, as the band has managed to incorporate the best elements of their last three albums. By far one of the year's best. One question remains for arguably the best rock n roll band right now, -where to go, from here?… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. R2IRE
    5
    Unfortunately, for the longest, it's also the weakest Radiohead record. Also, the fact, after this album, that the band say they were not being political is almost laughable. This albums saving grace is track one, and then 5 of the last 6 songs, the middle just sounds hopelessly pointless. Good if you want an overview of the Radiohead 'sound,' pretty poor if you're already a fan.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. M.O.
    3
    Disappointing and far the worst radiohead album yet.
    • 1 of 8 users said yes

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