
Radiohead’s 2001 album Amnesiac is a highly interesting listen. One of its most noticeable traits, apparent from the beginning, is the diversity of sounds presented by all the different tracks. “Life in a Glasshouse” and “Pyramid Song” are two examples of songs that are both more conventional music than much of the rest of the album. They incorporate elements of jazz, and they flow very naturally and are beautiful to listen to. By contrast, the harsh, electronic “Pulk /Pull Revolving Doors” and the repetitive “Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box” are both challenging listens and may take multiple tries to truly appreciate. Another common theme of Amnesiac is its very human lyrics and personal themes. “Knives Out” and “Morning Bell/Amnesiac” are two great examples of this and are both very effective and emotional performances by lead singer Thom Yorke. The latter, “Morning Bell/Amnesiac,” is actually a newer version of their previously released track, “Morning Bell”, which appeared on their 2000 album Kid A. The new version’s beautiful instrumentation and lyrics are a testament to the band’s evolving creativity, as is Amnesiac in its entirety.