Kid A
by Radiohead
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Oct 3, 2000
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 1244 Ratings

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  1. Uhhuhhim
    May 30, 2005
    10
    Resonance - A magazine that might've been amazing if the writers had only bothered to write some actual reviews.
  2. AlexN
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    Best. Album. Ever.
  3. BillK.
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    I feel sorry for you if your brain isn't able to comprehend the beauty of this record.
  4. JamesM
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    Radiohead's best, surpassing OK Computer and The Bends by miles.
  5. NamaarB
    Jun 20, 2009
    10
    Easily, one of the best albums of the last 25 years, hell EVER? Radiohead, Radiohead, Radiohead... this album is nearly flawless... One thing I must say though... Treefingers seems to get a lot of filler talk thrown at it... NOPE! great song.
  6. JordanS
    Jun 29, 2009
    10
    Words fail me. A pioneering, post-genre masterpiece. Easily the best album of the 21st century. Period.
  7. IgorC.
    Sep 2, 2002
    10
    one of the best alternative album. very experimental.
  8. ChrisH
    Jul 6, 2003
    10
    undeniably beautiful, and after 50 listens, it seems even better
  9. pierram
    Jun 14, 2004
    10
    One of the most intricately beutiful and shocking albums your ever likely to hear. Its better then just music, it makes music seem silly and childish, the masterpeice of the best band who have ever recorded a sound
  10. RameezA
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    Very nice album, one of the reviews summed it up perfectly: you have to listen to it all the way through, and you will find something beautiful. For those of you complaining about no actual songs, what would you call number 1, 6, 8, 4, 9, and 10. All have melodies (although ten almost has no beat, but still is my favorite song). As for the remark Kiwi made about no one listening to the Very nice album, one of the reviews summed it up perfectly: you have to listen to it all the way through, and you will find something beautiful. For those of you complaining about no actual songs, what would you call number 1, 6, 8, 4, 9, and 10. All have melodies (although ten almost has no beat, but still is my favorite song). As for the remark Kiwi made about no one listening to the album I'm sure is very accurate, since I'm sure she's talked to all of the millions of Radiohead fans. … Expand
  11. KellyW
    Apr 30, 2005
    10
    Radiohead's best album to date and my favorite album ever.
  12. PaulW
    Jun 7, 2005
    10
    Great Album from a truly great band
  13. TimS
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    It's 2am and you're laying in bed alone. You surrounded by complete darkness: no street lights, no moonlight. You press play on your CD player and the first notes of 'Everything In The Right Place' begins. It's ethereal; it's beguiling; it's frightening. An album of contradictions: it perfectly captures the mood of the turn of the century. You can not do It's 2am and you're laying in bed alone. You surrounded by complete darkness: no street lights, no moonlight. You press play on your CD player and the first notes of 'Everything In The Right Place' begins. It's ethereal; it's beguiling; it's frightening. An album of contradictions: it perfectly captures the mood of the turn of the century. You can not do without it.… Expand
  14. DylanP
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    Like many people have mentioned, it takes multiple listens to fully appreciate the brilliance of this album. In my opinion it's Radioheads best and most daring album to date.
  15. BrianL
    Jan 9, 2006
    10
    Extroardinary. Impossibly beautiful and immensely moving. Reminds me less of rock music then the world's greatest composers: J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven--oh yea--Miles Davis and Charles Mingus as well. One of the greatest albums ever made.
  16. CB
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    No album is more important to me than this one. 7 years in and 100s if not 1000s of listens to later, it still blows me away. A true masterpiece.
  17. HC
    Feb 23, 2008
    10
    It's just so intense.
  18. Elliott
    Apr 6, 2004
    10
    A masterpiece among masterpieces. This one is for the time capsule. Truly one of the best albums every crafted. The Pitchfork review is beautiful, and dead-on.
  19. MHarris
    Oct 16, 2005
    10
    This album is more than just music. It is a visceral experience.
  20. LilianP
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    you'd have to like free jazz and modern classical music to like what radiohead did with rock music. it's music not for a commercial audience, but for real lovers of music.
  21. MattJ
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    Some people didn't get this album simply because they weren't ready for it. This album is absolutely timeless; it did the same thing for music as stravinsky did with the rite of spring, or miles davis with bitches brew. This album is THAT significant. It's a great headphones album while lying in bed, check it out in a very comfortable, alone, place. =D
  22. RobertK
    Apr 23, 2005
    10
    great, non-commercial album
  23. SpeedyD
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Kid A is one of the best albums of year 2000. My friend MCZ says: "This is best album of history." - I don´t think so, but it´s very good... magic.
  24. byrond
    Jan 28, 2006
    10
    Uhm. Do I even have to say anything at this point? If you don't like this record, you either A) Don't like music. B) Don't understand artists or C) Loved the last Puddle of Mudd Cd. Buy it. Love it. Have sex to it. Drive to it. Show it to everyone you know. And if they don't like it? Stop talking to them. Even if they are your father. He's just not cool enough.
  25. Broken
    Oct 28, 2006
    10
    Kid A is an absolute masterpiece of infinite depth and complexity. There are some really quite incredible albums out there, but i would have to say that this is probably the best. I know people who have written hundreds of pages of A4 on the analysis of this album and still failed to break the ice. Of course, to enjoy and appreciate it's beauty you have to remain open-minded. It is Kid A is an absolute masterpiece of infinite depth and complexity. There are some really quite incredible albums out there, but i would have to say that this is probably the best. I know people who have written hundreds of pages of A4 on the analysis of this album and still failed to break the ice. Of course, to enjoy and appreciate it's beauty you have to remain open-minded. It is not something you are bound to like upon the first hearing. As with all rewarding experiences, it takes time - but patience is a virtue.… Expand
  26. ChrisF-T
    Feb 22, 2006
    10
    If these ratings were done again today, Kid A would be in the metacritic all time top 10, guarantee it. The most vital album of our generation :D
  27. PatN
    Feb 7, 2006
    10
    I had no choice but to like this album ; It took me on a ride. I couldnt form my feelings about it into words if I wanted to it just feels perfect from beginning to end. Its bewitching. With this album and Amnesiac, we were treated to a rare thing - something completely true and a real work of art that came out of popular music.
  28. RickP
    Mar 18, 2006
    10
    Excellent tracks throughout. As ever with Radiohead albums, a CD you can put on and listen to over and over and over again and love it every time. Idioteque is one of their best ever.
  29. MattS
    Apr 7, 2006
    10
    As a whole, "Kid A" is the best electronic rock album I've ever heard. However, "Packt like sardines in a crushd tin box," the opening track from "Amnisiac," is Radiohead's best song.
  30. EkC
    Aug 27, 2006
    10
    Everything radiohead does is unbelievable (besides pablo honey)... i think the band peaked at ok computer, but this album is still unbelievable.
  31. MitchellF
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    Intricate, Beautiful, divine and perfect. The sound grows on you over time, leaving you breathless and sobbing with joy.
  32. DavidB
    Dec 24, 2007
    10
    I'm drunk right now, but at the moment I feel like crucifying all of the critcswho gave this a bad rating. I wonder if they've ever experienced a wonderful day or a totally euphoric moment of any kind. The only conclusion I can draw from these negative reviews is that the people writing them are not human. It's true, androids--its the only answer. I'm drunk. Fuck this I'm drunk right now, but at the moment I feel like crucifying all of the critcswho gave this a bad rating. I wonder if they've ever experienced a wonderful day or a totally euphoric moment of any kind. The only conclusion I can draw from these negative reviews is that the people writing them are not human. It's true, androids--its the only answer. I'm drunk. Fuck this album with your pants off and live forever.… Expand
  33. theduff
    Mar 7, 2007
    10
    its genius. q magazine gave this 3 out of 5 and then it got vited the 10th best album ever last year in their own magazine, oh the irony. this album is a work of art, it leaves coldplay, snow patrol and keane other heart on sleeve bands trailing in their dust. absolute brilliance. then they follow it up with the unbelievable ammnesiac and the very underrated hail to the thief, i for one its genius. q magazine gave this 3 out of 5 and then it got vited the 10th best album ever last year in their own magazine, oh the irony. this album is a work of art, it leaves coldplay, snow patrol and keane other heart on sleeve bands trailing in their dust. absolute brilliance. then they follow it up with the unbelievable ammnesiac and the very underrated hail to the thief, i for one cannot wait for this years new album, which contains perhaps their greatest ever song nude.… Expand
  34. RadioHead
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    Could this band ever possible do any wrong? Theyre completely different... and no one could argue that. I can see if they dont quite understand why they are so brilliant... but you cant deny that this band isnt exactly that! This band truely has no comparisions.
  35. mikeh
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    Still an amazing record. It kind of feels that some of those that criticize the album do on the basis theres no 'creep,' or that because they've heard autechre and aphex twin they have license to completely trash the record. big fucking deal. regardless of total originality, the songwriting and structure is incredible.
  36. LK
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    Brave and Brilliant. Kid A is as good as The Bends and OK Computer and sounds like a band that is capable of anything. Radiohead are truly the geniuses of our generation.
  37. EricC
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    I don't know, Brian. The Moon and Antartica is an amazing cd. But Radiohead really can't be compared to anything. They're our generation's perfect band. Every cd they release is just about perfect. Nothing can match OK Computer, though.
  38. markl
    May 27, 2007
    10
    A brillant and thought-provoking album. This is a radical departure from Radioheads past work but Kid A is actually a logical progression from OK Computer because of the increasing computer uses in OK Computer. What comesa out of Kid A is a beautiful and innovative album. Tracks such as Everything In Its Right Place and NAtional Anhthem simmer with genius.
  39. NickD
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    Perfect.
  40. StjepanP.
    Jan 14, 2008
    10
    I registered only to say that "Kid A" is not only best album ever but the best parallel universe dimension. I listened to it stoned and I traveled everywhere. Thanks Radiohead! And all these shitty critic are only closed minded people. This record changed my life. And did anyone catch how great is on repeat? Because "main character" dies in last song, but when you put record in "repeat" I registered only to say that "Kid A" is not only best album ever but the best parallel universe dimension. I listened to it stoned and I traveled everywhere. Thanks Radiohead! And all these shitty critic are only closed minded people. This record changed my life. And did anyone catch how great is on repeat? Because "main character" dies in last song, but when you put record in "repeat" mode it doesn't he wakes up semi drunk from pills and red wine in last song sucking a lemon. Greatest album ever, and what to say about landscapes. OMG. I saw Rainbows, my head was on stick I was in bunker with lots of children and womans. Thank you Radiohead again. Sorry about bad English. Kiss to all fans from Croatia.… Expand
  41. BobR
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    An album that will help you get into other great artists. Highly recommended
  42. RickB
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    The album of our generation.
  43. finul
    Dec 20, 2008
    10
    Arguably the band's finest album yet, a follow-up to the already fantastic OK Computer. The album's electronica edge lost them some fans, but the eletronica tunes succeed ("Idioteque," "Morning Bell," "Everything in its Right Place"), as do more conventional rockers like "Optimistic." The best album of the new millennium thus far.
  44. MoritzH
    Oct 13, 2009
    10
    Morning Bell, Everything In It´s Right Place, Idioteque three of the best radiohead tracks ever.
  45. SteveO
    Aug 26, 2009
    10
    Quite simply one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Not to everyone's tastes, but certainly to mine.
  46. JasonB.
    Oct 22, 2001
    10
    This, is in my opinion, one of the greatest cds of all time. The group gos through unconvential methods to create mood. Some say a lack of obvious lyrical intentions hurt the music but when is music just about lyrics. 95% of bands out there today have nothing new to say and if put in persective really dont make to much sense either
  47. personhi
    Jun 10, 2003
    10
    Flawless. I've listened to it hundreds of times and it never gets old. Radioheads best album. Every song has beautiful vocals and perfectly anomous vocals. People need to grow up and accept music that isn't mainstream and guitar based. "How to Disappear Completely" is the "A Day in the Life" of today.
  48. chris
    Jul 25, 2003
    10
    I would give this album an 11 if i could. If you do not understand kid A you might as well stop listening to music altogether. you lameoids who gave this album a bad rating sholuld perish in one of Dante's concentric circles of hell that Thome Yorke so emotionally transends to us in his flawless and dominating voice. Why don't you invalids go off on an island somewhere with your I would give this album an 11 if i could. If you do not understand kid A you might as well stop listening to music altogether. you lameoids who gave this album a bad rating sholuld perish in one of Dante's concentric circles of hell that Thome Yorke so emotionally transends to us in his flawless and dominating voice. Why don't you invalids go off on an island somewhere with your Ben Kweller and O.A.R. cd's and leave the rest of us alone. Be sure to bring a t.v. because i know you can't miss American Idol.… Expand
  49. Maxx
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    Kid A is a masterpiece. I rank it high up alongside Dark Side of the Moon as one of the best albums I've ever heard.
  50. KeithE
    Apr 30, 2004
    10
    Kid A is a masterpiece that pushes the envelope of OK computer even further. Considering the fact that OK computer was an experimental album that received critical acclaim, some people are being overly harsh towards Radiohead for being creative. Go listen to your mainstream music, and let me bask in the glory that is originality. I love Radiohead, and will continue to support them. Good job boys.
  51. christophes
    Jun 25, 2004
    10
    Now that a few years and some passions passed, that you listened to the new sound of Radiohead, please listen this album once again, in entirety, without passing from one track to the other (it is a masterwork, an entity, not a succession of titles). Then! it is still not one of best the album of all times?
  52. vb
    Aug 6, 2004
    10
    This was the first radiohead album I heard back in 2000, and I certainly enjoyed it at the time and listened to it a good deal. Since then, I've listened to the rest of radiohead's work and over 300 other albums from the 90s, 80s, 70s and a few from the 60s that I would consider good music (i.e. not manufactured formula-rock/teen-angst nonsense). Recently, I threw this in my CD This was the first radiohead album I heard back in 2000, and I certainly enjoyed it at the time and listened to it a good deal. Since then, I've listened to the rest of radiohead's work and over 300 other albums from the 90s, 80s, 70s and a few from the 60s that I would consider good music (i.e. not manufactured formula-rock/teen-angst nonsense). Recently, I threw this in my CD player after having not listened to radiohead for about a year. Now you'll have to forgive me for gushing a little bit, even if I'm not as eloquent as a rock critic. It knocked me squarely on my ass, to be blunt. I heard so many aspects I never could have considered before, and the realization of the overall artistic depth here gave me goosebumps. To put it simply, I was enjoying the album on a entirely different level than I had 3 years prior. On one point from the pitchfork review I couldn't agree more: this album makes ordinary "rock and roll" childish. Art; utter genius from start to finish; masterpiece. One for the time capsule indeed. Like anyone, my musical tastes change over time, but after 3 years of hindsight and having sampled a great deal of rock with varying levels of artistic merit, emotional potency, songcraft and sheer beauty, (e.g. talking heads, olivia tremor control, talk talk, my bloody valentine, pavement, yo la tengo, can) I can't help but declare it flat-out: Kid A is the greatest album I've ever heard. I have a feeling it will stay that way for quite some time.… Expand
  53. MEdwardson
    Oct 19, 2005
    10
    Greatest Album ever? In my opinion, possibly! However like good wine of cheese is definately an aquired taste, so not for everyone. So if you like Pink Floyd, The Pixies, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, The Smiths and later Beatles albums then give this a listen, however if you like Britney, Blink 182 or any other artist or group that makes it on to MTV 1 then avoid, it will only confuse and frustrate you!
  54. frantisekf
    Dec 22, 2005
    10
    One of the best albums i´ve ever heard. EIIRP: 10/10 Kid A: 22(!)/10 The National Anthem: 9/10 HTDC: 9/10 Treefingers: 8/10 Optimistic: 5/10 In Limbo: 7/10 Idioteque: 10/10 Morning Bell: 10/10 MPS: 10/10
  55. davidc
    Feb 24, 2005
    10
    class album, radiohead the finest of the last 15 years.
  56. eatitfatboy
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    Radioheads best album
  57. JimC
    Aug 8, 2005
    10
    This is the most important album of our generation, hands down. Radiohead, moving from a mostly unremarkable alt. rock band on Pablo Honey to a positive force in a hackneyed genre with The Bends and OK Computer, have singlehandedly redefined the landscape of marketable, and even remarkable music. This is an undeniably amazing album from a band who deserves every accolade that's been This is the most important album of our generation, hands down. Radiohead, moving from a mostly unremarkable alt. rock band on Pablo Honey to a positive force in a hackneyed genre with The Bends and OK Computer, have singlehandedly redefined the landscape of marketable, and even remarkable music. This is an undeniably amazing album from a band who deserves every accolade that's been heaped on them.… Expand
  58. GraemeC
    Nov 1, 2006
    10
    This is the best album in the history of mankind. Every song on this album deserves it's own 500 word essay, but I believe "Motion Picture Soundtrack" stands out the most of all the songs. Its minimalist silece in the middle is so amazing to listen to. Radiohead is genius.
  59. GreggS
    Jan 17, 2006
    10
    Takes my breath away every time I listen to it. How do you even begin to make an album this spectacular?
  60. Aaron
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    it's my favorite album ever
  61. JR
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    Giving this...this erm...this 'experience' (i suppose thats a fairly accurate term) a 10 out of 10 is a bit of an insult...it is more like an 11 or even (maybe) a 12. There are a million different things i could say about why this is such a masterpiece, but each one would just taint it in it's infinite majesty and awe. Said in a different way, words can't descibe Giving this...this erm...this 'experience' (i suppose thats a fairly accurate term) a 10 out of 10 is a bit of an insult...it is more like an 11 or even (maybe) a 12. There are a million different things i could say about why this is such a masterpiece, but each one would just taint it in it's infinite majesty and awe. Said in a different way, words can't descibe it's beauty...so don't get me started.… Expand
  62. FletcherB
    Jan 5, 2006
    10
    Why did Primal Scream win by a long shot?
  63. Ben
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    79?!?! what a disgrace this may be possibly one of my favourite albums of all time. Its albilty to communicate wiht me than no other albums if this album gets 79 then that is like giving revolver or dark side of the moon 79.
  64. krakensid
    Mar 13, 2006
    10
    i didn't think they could go any further. i was proved very wrong.
  65. Mr.Beast
    Mar 15, 2006
    10
    You can't 'Rate' this thing. It is insane. It makes other stuff sound shallow and unsophisticated. It takes 'The Top 100 Albums Of All Time' and thrusts it to one side, maybe entering it at an easy Rank 0.
  66. Poppy
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    The best
  67. -Blank-
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    10 doesnt even seem to give this album a sufficient rating. !
  68. LachlanW
    Apr 5, 2006
    10
    One of the best CDs of all time. Not as good as OK Computer, but nothing is.
  69. MacarionMacarion
    Jun 11, 2006
    10
    The reviewers who gave this less than a 10 do not understand the point of music. I have no idea why this is rated lower than Hail to the Thief, although both are great.
  70. SteveF
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    Amazing record, nothing short of genious
  71. Drew
    Jul 10, 2006
    10
    Amazing how this release polarizes Radiohead fans. I "liked" OK Computer, but Kid A wasn't something that you can compare to other releases...even by Radiohead. It is something that is in it's own space and time. If you are looking for these guys to "rock", don't bother. Listen to this with open ears, and you will be amazed. For those who like to be challenged by music.
  72. DaveG
    Jul 14, 2006
    10
    I hated this record when I first heard it. However, I now consider it to be the greatest record that I've ever heard.
  73. Poppy
    Aug 25, 2006
    10
    The best
  74. DaveN
    Sep 22, 2006
    10
    Radiohead's first electronica CD is absolutely brilliant. Spawned by their discovery of Sigur Ros, Radiohead decided to become even more unique than they already were. This isn't as good as The Bends or Ok Computer, but any fan of electronica music or Radiohead in general should check this out.
  75. Jimbo
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Absolutely stunning I think resonance might need to give it another listen! WANKERS.
  76. trojanpony
    Oct 13, 2007
    10
    Simply the best album I've ever had the privilege of hearing. Re-defined my idea of music.
  77. RobbieC
    Dec 9, 2007
    10
    An historic and seminal piece of work.
  78. nsmith
    Jan 5, 2007
    10
    yeah, it may be like 6 or so years since this album was releases. i just want to stick my middle finger up to every one who dissed this album. not experimental?!?! preschool?!?! jesus christ you people need to quit listening to k fed and fall out boy and understand true greatness when it punches you in the face.
  79. NeilR
    Mar 18, 2007
    10
    I've listen to this album in its entirety at leat 150 times. This album is truly a great work of art. It is not for everyone but neither is caviar and/or Dali.
  80. BrianB
    Mar 26, 2007
    10
    In what universe is The Moon and Antarctica better than this album?
  81. JasonB
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    A modern classic. Original and thought provoking with loads of depth. Not to be judged until after two or three listens at minimum.
  82. ErikH
    Sep 9, 2007
    10
    Is this album as good as the decade-defining OK Computer? No, but it's a lot closer than people think. I honestly listen to this album substantially more than either OKC or The Bends.
  83. GrantC.
    Nov 29, 2008
    10
    Without a doubt, the single best record of the millennium, and one of the best of all time. Radiohead could have easily followed up with "OK Computer" II, but they did what impresses me more than anything a band could do. They completely destroyed their already phenomenal (and at one time superior, only on "OK Computer") sound, and completely reinvented it. The guts to do that is Without a doubt, the single best record of the millennium, and one of the best of all time. Radiohead could have easily followed up with "OK Computer" II, but they did what impresses me more than anything a band could do. They completely destroyed their already phenomenal (and at one time superior, only on "OK Computer") sound, and completely reinvented it. The guts to do that is unbelievable. It's not like Red Hot Chili Peppers' backwards movement from funk-rock rapping to melodic pop-rock, it was a risky movement, in contrast to their very safe move to more popularity. Radiohead could easily have ruined their careers with this album. It was a bold move. However, they did nothing near destroy their careers. Sure, they lost some fans to this abrupt change in course, but out with the old in with the new (and more intelligent in this case, haha) I always say. Through all Jonny Greenwood's magnificent guitar work, which is all incredibly impressive, I really think his mostly electronic synth work on "Kid A" is where he draws the fine line between being a great guitarist, and a genius. The whole album is a 21st century masterpiece. It honestly got me into liking electronic music (the electro-rock eased me into more pure electronic quickly). SImply, it's a must-have.… Expand
  84. BenF
    Jan 28, 2008
    10
    To the anonymous poster whose post is a few posts below mine.....please try to be intelligent about your argument. What a stupid point you're making. You think Thom York is a pretentious pussy but you don't even know him. Are you easily influenced by the media or are you just guessing about how he really is? They do nothing original in Kid A? Haha...you can't be serious. To the anonymous poster whose post is a few posts below mine.....please try to be intelligent about your argument. What a stupid point you're making. You think Thom York is a pretentious pussy but you don't even know him. Are you easily influenced by the media or are you just guessing about how he really is? They do nothing original in Kid A? Haha...you can't be serious. Now I know this post must be a joke. You stereotype and say radiohead fans are pretentious. Please...try to at least act intelligent.… Expand
  85. JuLM-
    Jan 6, 2008
    10
    One of the best albums of the history
  86. NoahH.
    Mar 2, 2008
    10
    This album . . . wow. Like so many great albums, it took me a while to get it. I remember visiting my dad in Iowa and taking all day to download leaked tracks on dial-up. WTF was my first response. 6 hours later I have treefingers and hunting bears and I'm really, really scared. I get the album the day it comes out regardless and give it time, because I'm patient and respect the This album . . . wow. Like so many great albums, it took me a while to get it. I remember visiting my dad in Iowa and taking all day to download leaked tracks on dial-up. WTF was my first response. 6 hours later I have treefingers and hunting bears and I'm really, really scared. I get the album the day it comes out regardless and give it time, because I'm patient and respect the bands previous work. I went through the same process with OK Computer. Boy did patience and faith in the band payoff. Best album they've ever done (consequently one of the best albums ever). And man, the context of when it came out, how it related to the music landscape as a whole and specifically the way it fit into my life at the time is just inimitable. Oh, and I wonder what people who don't like the band are so afraid of? Such seething hate and disdain can only be propelled by immense fear. Of what I'm not sure.… Expand
  87. mikec
    Jun 9, 2008
    10
    To give this album anything less than a ten begs the question, "Did you even listen to it?" This album is unbelievable, one of the best records ever released.
  88. NiallM
    Sep 10, 2008
    10
    With OK Computer Radiohead managed to break into the mainstream with intelligent and magnificent alternative rock. With Kid A they spectacularly broke out of it, seemingly much to the confusion of the mainstream press who in the two days they had to review it, really didn't get it. Anyway listen to it for two months and you'll realise how great it is.
  89. fcof
    Oct 15, 2009
    10
    After universal acclaimed "OK Computer" Radiohead turned out with a genius follow up... Of course they changed the formula, for better. Kid A is a representation of a worl-wide arena filler band, that turns out with their most groundbreaking still natural album to date.
  90. FionnK
    Apr 27, 2009
    10
    this is an album that any one who plays music should be proud of they didn't only push them selfs but music as a whole its just a shame more don't fallow DON'T DO WHAT YOU THINK EVERYONE WANTS YOU TO DO DO WHAT YOU WANT TO.
  91. TKOFOX
    May 22, 2009
    10
    This album tells a story of simple men/women enduring complex ideas with johnny greenwood (etc.) composing the sound scape. Its brilliant. I wish more albums like this would come along. Until then.
  92. leighm
    Jun 24, 2009
    10
    The timing, the tone, and the music are perfect. one of the best records ever.
  93. TannerC.
    Jul 17, 2009
    10
    The greatest album ever made.
  94. GaryT.
    Aug 27, 2001
    10
    This is an absolutely fantastic album, from the synthesizer/electronically-filtered voicings of 'Everything in its Right Place' to 'Motion Picture Soundtrack'- this album is such a deviation from the norm pop culture crap, and it is the best album ive heard in years. The way the songs flow into one another as 'Idioteque' does to 'Morning Bell' (my This is an absolutely fantastic album, from the synthesizer/electronically-filtered voicings of 'Everything in its Right Place' to 'Motion Picture Soundtrack'- this album is such a deviation from the norm pop culture crap, and it is the best album ive heard in years. The way the songs flow into one another as 'Idioteque' does to 'Morning Bell' (my favorite song on the album), makes it an unforgettable, immersing experience. They should have an 11 rating just for this.… Expand
  95. GauravG
    Dec 24, 2002
    10
    A masterpiece. The only album I still listen to constantly 2 years later in 2002. Radiohead has taken the otherworldly sounds of Aphex Twin & Autechre and made it slightly more accessible. And what other major band has taken a risk like this? U2? The Beatles? That's good company if you ask me.
  96. J.Knox
    Nov 8, 2003
    10
    I am not a writer but this album is brilliant....see Pitchfork's review
  97. ZohaibA
    Jan 24, 2004
    10
    This CD is good to listen in the car loud.
  98. alfonsof
    Feb 12, 2004
    10
    they remind me of the beatles...
  99. NathanU
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    Radiohead is the only band I know of playing on a completely different realm than everyone else. KID A is like something out of a dream. You are taken to corners of your mind you never knew existed. I want to say this is the "Sgt Pepper" of modern times, but Ifeel this band has it in them to make something even better that will stomp on the heart of what we perceive as music. If you like Radiohead is the only band I know of playing on a completely different realm than everyone else. KID A is like something out of a dream. You are taken to corners of your mind you never knew existed. I want to say this is the "Sgt Pepper" of modern times, but Ifeel this band has it in them to make something even better that will stomp on the heart of what we perceive as music. If you like "DAVE", you are not worthy of listening to KID A. … Expand
  100. noiseboy
    Feb 11, 2006
    10
    this is simply the greatest album i have ever heard and not by a small margin. it is epic in conception, heartbreaking in intensity and groundbreaking in style. i cant quite believe that anyone hearing this could fail to be moved. it is as perfect as it is possible for chaotic music to be. buy this record. buy this record. it is the one record that makes me scared of making music for the this is simply the greatest album i have ever heard and not by a small margin. it is epic in conception, heartbreaking in intensity and groundbreaking in style. i cant quite believe that anyone hearing this could fail to be moved. it is as perfect as it is possible for chaotic music to be. buy this record. buy this record. it is the one record that makes me scared of making music for the fear that nothing i ever do will be as good.… Expand
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#29 Best Album of 2000
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#2 Most Discussed Album of 2000
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#2 Most Shared Album of 2000

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Pitchfork
    100
    Comparing this to other albums is like comparing an aquarium to blue construction paper.... It's the sound of a band, and its leader, losing faith in themselves, destroying themselves, and subsequently rebuilding a perfect entity. In other words, Radiohead hated being Radiohead, but ended up with the most ideal, natural Radiohead record yet.
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  2. Spin
    90
    Radiohead have completely immersed themselves in the studio-as-instrument--signal processing, radical stereo separation, and other antinaturalistic techniques. Even the precious Guitars--saturated with effects and gaseous with sustain--resemble natural phenomena rather than power chords or lead lines. Essentially, this is a post-rock record.... Kid A is not only Radiohead's bravest album but its best one as well. [Oct 2000, p.172]
  3. Ink Blot Magazine
    80
    For an album that apparently grew out of the band trying to get away from melody, there's a lot of it here. They can't help themselves. They try to do a song with a robotic dance beat, load it up with bleak phrases like "laughing till my head comes off" and "take the money and run" and "this is really happening," call it "Idioteque" for chrissake, and what stands out are not the beat and not the phrases or the apparent concept of dance music being silly when horrible things are happening in the world, but the seven or eight different heartwrenching vocal lines and the amazing way they intertwine.
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