Ten Years On, Why ‘Kid A’ Is Radiohead’s Best Album

‘Kid A’ came out ten years ago this week. Is that an anniversary worth marking? Absolutely – but not for the reasons you might think. The standard critical line has become worn out through over use. Poised to become the world’s biggest band post-‘OK Computer’, Radiohead instead took a courageous leftfield swerve. Consequently, their fourth album has become the set text on how big bands can defy commercial expectations, make “challenging” music and still top the charts. Yadda ya...

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