KID A

I've been a prog fan for some time - a lapsed one for the last few years - but I've re- discovered much from this very rich site. I felt it was time to pay some respect to what this incredible band are bringing to the world though.

For your average proggy (and I don't wish to patronise!) then OK Computer is the best place to start with Radiohead. Paranoid Android certainly pays some repect to bands like Yes and King Crimson - no doubt about it. But from there, there's no better place to go than the album Kid A. With its rich fusion of classic rock angst and sublime dreamy electronica, this is a wonder of late-night listening that will take you to strange little corners of the universe that you have never been - whilst also remainingly singularly human in terms of suffering, pain , loss and love.

And this is often what I've missed from prog bands. From the cod-classicism of Genesis to the up-your-own arse lyrics of Fish and Jon Anderson, there has always been a lonely man in an anorak feel to prog. Not with Radiohead. Whilst not being strictly prog, they ARE experimental, they ARE pushing new boundaries - and no more so than on this album.

By the way - from Kid A, move on to their latest - Hail to the Thief - another real grower that has the anger of punk to the beauty of Simon and Garfunkel.

What a fabulous band! Give them time and you'll realise why they're here!