KID A

This album appropriately started the new milenium with many fresh and original ideas, giving birth to many early elements that would later influence many post-rock arists. It was a very important statement made by a band at the height of their commercial success, and it proved that there is still room for innovation in music.

A lot of fans of progressive music tend to be over-anaylitical, and dismiss the music on this album as simple, repetitive eletronica, but there is so much more to it, that takes many listens and a lot of thought to be able to understand and appreciate.

This is a concept album, but it is quite different from most concept albums, in that it doesn't emphasize on lyrics to tell a story. Only a very basic understanding of the concept (the life of the first cloned human baby), is required to be able to follow it. The lyrics, vocals, and music all work together, and rely on the listener's imagination to discover the concept on their own.

The best example of this is on the title track. Imagine you're a newborn infant, listening to eletronic chime lullabies, while muffled voices outside of your room discuss things that your infant ears are unable to comprehend.

The music on this album is design to create atmospheres and convey emotions. While listening to this album, it's best to just lay down and close your eyes, and let the music take you wherever your mind wants it to. This is music that needs to be felt and reflected upon.

There is a lot of hidden depth and wondorous beauty to this album, and though it may take some people time and patience to be able to appreciate it, it can be well worth it.

This album represents one of the most progressive ideas in recent music history, and easily deserves the five star rating.