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In 2006, with little advance word, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke unveiled his first solo album, THE ERASER, much to the surprise of many of the band's fans. Given that Yorke is the literal voice of the beloved British rock ensemble, these nine songs, produced by Nigel Godrich, don't depart too much from Radiohead's moody, electronica-tinged sound (i.e. KID A, AMNESIAC, HAIL TO THE THIEF), but they do prove to be more intimate, sometimes recalling the hauntingly spare "Rabbit in Your Headlights," Yorke's collaboration with DJ Shadow on U.N.K.L.E.'s PSYENCE FICTION. Like that tune, much of THE ERASER is awash in somber piano lines and minimal beats, as on the dreamy opening title track, while "The Clock" runs on skittering, tightly wound loops. Though there are up-tempo moments on the record, the overall atmosphere is melancholy and sometimes flat-out ominous, qualities that are hand-in-glove with Yorke's achingly plaintive voice and often bleak lyrics. Enhanced by the beautifully illustrated artwork of Stanley Donwood, THE ERASER isn't just music for a rainy day, it's the perfect counterpoint to a thunderstorm.
Arrangers: Thom Yorke; Nigel Godrich.
Personnel: Thom Yorke; Jonny Greenwood (piano); Nigel Godrich.
Audio Mixer: Nigel Godrich.
Rolling Stone (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Yorke's voice has never sounded so fragile; his melodies have never sounded so mournful....Something different, something we haven't heard before."
Rolling Stone (p.107) - Ranked #34 in Rolling Stone's "The Top 50 Albums Of 2006" -- "The sound recalls KID A's quiet glitch-tronic moments, in disarmingly straight-forward verse-chorus-verse tunes."
Spin (p.75) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his is his most personal, confessional work. Call it a blog with beats -- low on guitars and high on abstract expressive moodiness."
Spin (p.58) - Ranked #28 in Spin's "The 40 Best Albums of 2006" -- "THE ERASER pulls off a neat trick, making the dour almost danceable and weighty weirdness not only palatable, but impossible to turn away from."
Entertainment Weekly (p.78) - "[T]he overall mood is austere and claustrophobic....THE ERASER cultivated uneasiness with snaky melodies..." -- Grade: B-
Q (p.110) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Yorke is in fine, soulful voice...relishing its sound as much as his words. THE ERASER has him firing on all cylinders."
Q (p.125) - Ranked #17 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006" -- "THE ERASER was a low-key, unassertive, largely electronic reminder of Yorke's winning way with song textures..."
CMJ (p.4) - "He's crammed the album with swirling pianos, sampled drums and even his own voice as a chordal backing instrument....It sounds remarkable."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.86) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "THE ERASER showcases Yorke's ability to shape-change in all its peerlessness....THE ERASER plots a new course for becalmed electronica..." Eraser Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Eraser
Thom Yorke doesn't need introductions,his music( solo or with Radiohead )is always original,touching,organic and the only thing you will not erase is this cd from your playlist.5 Stars.
Submitted by Cyrus (Dayville,Ct)
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 For any fan of "Kid A" or "Amnesiac"
There is obviously quite a debate among fans of Radiohead. Are you a pre-"Kid A" or post-"Kid A" Radiohead fan. Any band that lasts evolves over time. I'm sure that with Radiohead the evolution will continue. "The Eraser" will appeal to many Radiohead fans but clearly it is a continuation of the electronic/melancholia that began to appear on "OK Computer" and reached fruition with "Kid A" and "Amnesiac." [and "Hail To The Thief" to a slightly lesser degree...] IMHO Thom Yorke has the best voice in contemporary music and it certainly shines here. Thom Yorke has produced a first class solo effort. I'm certainly looking forward to Radiohead's new album and to whatever path they choose to blaze next...
Submitted by DLeeWebb (Pennsylvania) 
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my god
This is one of the most beautiful's Lp's of all the year
tanks thom yorke
Submitted by kenjivendetta (mexico)
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if you are a radiohead fan, this album will definitely appeal to you. thom yorke presents the progression of his production and songwriting in more of an experimental electronic style. in earlier radiohead albums, yorke hinted at what this album would offer.
now it's here for your listening pleasure....and it is definitely that - aural pleasure.
Submitted by experiMental (wallingford, ct)
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Thom Yorke is one whom, I would've never thought that I would ever buy an album for. Given that Radiohead, amongst the long list of albums and billboard hits that I have come acrossed,all but 2 songs have really sparked my interest. The Eraser blew all of my past falsities of the group away.....with such electronica singles as track 7 & 8 combined......will EASILY inspire any fan of great music,no matter what genre and generation to search at great lengths to discover......The Eraser. There's definitely a trademark sound that continues the traditional Radiohead branding........yet more soulful,and personal; with nice melodies and classic content. CLASSIC
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