In a world of their own, Radiohead offshoot The Smile further honed their fantastical musical whims on their second album, “Wall Of Eyes”. The trio, comprised of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and drummer Tom Skinner, once again let their krautrock and jazz influences shimmer as they did on their debut “A Light For Attracting Attention“, but this time around the end result is even more of a fever dream as the sonic focus on sounds over songs dictates the group’s journey.
The Smile is a music project formed by Tom Skinner, Jonny Greenwood, and Thom Yorke. With their combined talent and creativity, they have created a unique sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
Tom Skinner brings his expertise as a drummer to the group, infusing their music with infectious rhythms and grooves. Jonny Greenwood’s mastery of various instruments adds depth and complexity to their compositions. And of course, Thom Yorke’s distinctive vocals and songwriting prowess are at the heart of The Smile’s captivating sound.
Together, these three talented musicians have crafted an impressive body of work that defies genre boundaries. Their music seamlessly blends elements of rock, electronic, and experimental sounds to create something truly original. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, The Smile is sure to leave you wanting more.
The Smile members might be some of the hardest workers in music. Their first album of the year “Cutouts” also has made the listing of best albums of the year on many blog sites but we thought two releases is greedy, it has that typical Smile sound but with added weight from the help of orchestral arrangements and lots of overdubbing and layers – it shows this is far more than just a Radiohead side-project and can proudly stand on its own
The free-floating “Teleharmonic” and “Bending Hectic” are both so texturally delicate that they often feel close to disappearing completely, whereas the proto-glamness of “Read The Room” and “Friend of a Friend” emerged scarred with paranoia and suspense equal to that of Hitchcock at his cinematic best. A high point of musical adventurousness,
“Wall Of Eyes” is ultimately as much a record for your ears as it is for your subconscious.
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