Kid A

Kid A

Kid A was Radiohead's fourth studio album, released on October 2, 2000. It came as a surprise for many who expected the follow-up album to their enormously successful OK Computer (1997) to be along the same musical vein. Instead of following their old formula, however, Radiohead experimented with electronic soundscapes, polyrhythms, and obscure instrumentals, notably an Ondes Martenot. After having worked on Kid A for over a year, the group was close to disbanding due to creative pressures. However they remained together and not only saw the project through, they recorded the tracks for what would become their follow-up album, Amnesiac (2001), at the same time.

Kid A offers a melange of modern and experimental music, including electronica, post-rock, indie, art rock, and jazz. The album is a distinct departure from Radiohead's usual work in that it features less of Thom Yorke's impassioned vocals or Jonny Greenwood's uniquely powerful guitar work. While it may have disappointed some of the band's fans, Kid A certainly brought Radiohead critical and popular acclaim from those attracted to the musical directions the band was exploring. No singles were released from Kid A.

Tracks

"Everything in its Right Place"

"Kid A"

"The National Anthem"

"How to Disappear Completely"

"Motion Picture Soundtrack"