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The Eraser - Thom Yorke
  • Band Name: Thom Yorke
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jul 11, 2006
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76 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 171 Ratings

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  • Summary: Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Stylus Magazine
    91
    The Eraser is a triumph.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    90
    What makes it breathe, what allows it to flourish above its glitchy techno, its processed wizardry... what untangles it from a mess of circuitry and power strips and anti-virus pop-up warnings, is Yorke's incredible, distinctive voice.
  3. Blender
    60
    Unfortunately, most of The Eraser is half-finished sketches, dressed up with a few of Nigel Godrich's subtle production tricks. [Aug 2006, p.105]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 117
  3. Negative: 6 out of 117
  1. PH
    10
    The album is amazing, the texture manages to be both lush and sparse at the same time, leading to a unique aural experience. A complete triumph.
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  2. ReubenF
    5
    This solo debut by Thom Yorke is a collection of songs that are bits and pieces mostly dating back a number of years. Radiohead is arguably the greatest band of the late twentieth century, so any album by it's lead singer is likely to gain critical interest and sales from fans. I imagine any good songs Thom Yorke has written will end up on the next Radiohead LP, rather than on this solo adventure, which stikes me as more an experiment for Yorke. Good for him.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. shane
    2
    I never would have given this nearly as many listens as I did if it wasn't by Thom Yorke. Give this album to anyone else and it's considered junk.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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