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Radiohead is far more progressive than many bands and albums that appear on this site with nobody questioning them. Also, Radiohead follow the "progressive" part of "progressive rock" much better than most of the greatest prog rock bands do (especially over the last decades)...oh and most of the time the "rock" part too! While most prog bands went into pop (Genesis, Yes), Radiohead went from an average 90s rock band to an interesting that came out with many good records which have actual fresh ideas...and sure, they might have had commercial hits, but so did Yes (Owner Of The Lonely Heart?), Genesis, Peter Gabriel, and especially Pink Floyd. Radiohead improved during the years, while Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull and Genesis didn't. This album, while overrated, has it's moments, like the opener "Airbag", or the great "Karma Police". "Exit Music (For A Film)" (I love this one, especially how it grows at the end before the "we hope that you choke" line), "Lucky" and "No Surprises" are also highlights. I find "Paranoid Android" to be overrated anyway. The only weak tracks here are "Electioneering" and "Fitter Happier" (but this one is just a little experiment that actually helps the album's mood). If you want a modern album, without pretentious complexity hiding the lack of melodies or original ideas, then this album's for you. Beware though, not everyone likes it and some people gets tired of it, while other enjoy it even more everytime they hear it. If you judge music only based on its complexity and time changes, I'm not sure if you will enjoy it.