Radiohead
Pyramid Song
(Parlophone)

With a distinct lack of singles (none to be precise) being released from Radiohead's last long playing jaunt Kid A, fans can breathe a huge sigh of relieve as 'Pyramid Song', taken from the band's forthcoming fifth album Amnesiac, is released next week. Amnesiac will feature eleven tracks all taken from the final sessions of Kid A.

'Pyramid Song', and Radiohead in general, appear to be moving along lines similar to those of Mark Hollis (as a solo artist) and Talk Talk on their later releases, with each becoming darker and more minimal than the previous. It's a fairly sombre affair, but powerful all the same, with Nigel Godrich's trademark production techniques (a bit too evident in other bands recently) used to maximum effect.

SG

Virtual Cardiff
13.06.01