Day 79: Ill Wind by Radiohead // 7.5
snack: chocolate coconut frozen treat
My experience with Radiohead is limited, but what I've listened so far has always caught my attention. Their production is masterful, and their use of synths and how they engineer their sounds is always innovative and incredibly interesting.
In the broadest sense, they are a rock band, but their discography says differently. But we're not here to rave about all of Radiohead's reputation and success. This relatively recent single, Ill Wind, is what we're here to talk about.
Overall, the formula and structure isn't new in the scope of things, it's really more like a new flavor. You get a syncopated, and tasteful drum beat that essentially loops. On top of that you get layers and melodies that grow and develop throughout the song. As always, Thom Yorke sings when he feels like it, with that unique ghostly and wispy voice of his. Has someone checked on him? Is he ok? Either way, the song itself is exudes a contemplative and dismal mood. As always, Radiohead throws in interesting chords that alter the perception of the song. However, don't expect anything to groundbreaking. You'll appreciate it better that way. It's good ol' Radiohead.
Rating: 7.5/10
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