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2006 vinyl LP pressing. Thom Yorke's first solo album doesn't quite have the aura of a Radiohead record-its shifts, mood, tempo-but it's still capable of holding its own. These songs are hinged on layered electronics and synthetic textures, but Yorke's untouched vocals and clean lyrics still make their dominance felt. The result is a collection that could do just as well on a piano and acoustic guitar. That's not to say that the complexities are unnecessary. No, it all just adds to the thought-through execution of the album. InchBlack SwanInch is a guitar masterpiece; the titular InchThe EraserInch is perhaps the prettiest song on the album. InchHarrowdown HillInch is an explicit political piece packed with snapping bass riffs and percussive accents skittering back and forth. Even so, what separates this album from Radiohead's others is its softness, a quality that proves comforting. It is proof that Yorke can make magic just as well on his own. A must-have for Radioheads everywhere. Album Tracks 1. The Eraser 2. Analyse 3. The Clock 4. Black Swan 5. Skip Divided 6. Atoms for Peace 7. And It Rained All Night 8. Harrowdown Hill 9. Cymbal Rush
