When I first heard Kid A I was like, “What the Fuck?” I was not sure if a dug it or not. I listened to a few times and then put it back on the shelf. Then about 6 to 8 months later I came back to it and boom! It hit me. Wow this is a groovy album! The songs are so complex but also simple. (I know weird). Take A National Anthem for instance. The song does not change that often in chord structure, but the different layers of instruments adds so much to the song that it sounds more complex than it really is. The baritone sax is killer.

Thom York’s vocals rival the greats like David Gates, Brad Delp, and Jon Anderson. Jonny Greenwood’s use of guitar effects has a lot to do with the oddness of the album.

Radiohead‘s Kid A is truly a masterpiece.

Brian Message, best known as one of the managers for the best band in the world, is said to be launching a new record label that will allow artists to retain greater ownership of their intellectual property. This article in NME says the new label, Polyphonic, plans to offer artists a 50% base share of profits, with that percentage increasing as an act grows more successful. Reports also indicate that Polyphonic’s primary method of distribution will be online.

via Radiohead manager to launch new record label – Boing Boing.