A LIGHT FOR ATTRACTING ATTENTION | THE SMILE

2022: With two Radiohead members, Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood, I think our main thought is how much does it sound like a Radiohead record. I’ll list where it departs from their sound.: Inventive somber

Doesn’t have the strong opener that all Radiohead album have.

Without drummer Phil Selway a slightly different kit

A Light for Attracting Attention is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Smile, which consists of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, and drummer Tom Skinner of Sons of Kemet. The album was released digitally on May 13, 2022, and it is one of the most acclaimed and anticipated albums of the year. A Light for Attracting Attention is a masterpiece of art rock, post-punk, progressive rock, electronica, and Afrobeats, featuring complex lyrics, catchy hooks, and innovative production techniques.

The album features 16 tracks, each with its own distinctive mood and style. The album showcases the Smile’s musical diversity and lyrical depth, as they explore themes such as politics, media, spirituality, love, and death. The album also features guest appearances from some of the most respected and talented artists in the industry, such as soul singer Charles Bradley, rapper Black Thought, and singer Fousheé. The album is a testament to the Smile’s artistic vision and musical talent.

A Light for Attracting Attention was met with critical acclaim from various publications such as Pitchfork , The Quietus , and Genius . The album was also shortlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize. The album spawned six singles: “You Will Never Work in Television Again”, “The Smoke”, “Skrting on the Surface”, “Pana-vision”, “Free in the Knowledge”, and “Thin Thing”, which all received praise and attention from fans and critics alike. The album was accompanied by a short film directed by C.T. Robert , which gave a visual representation of the Smile’s musical journey.