Electronic Reviews
Kid A Review: A Bold Break With Guitar Rock
Radiohead's follow-up to OK Computer ditched anthems for electronics, and it remains astonishing. Our verdict.
Blue Lines Review: The Birth of Trip-Hop
Massive Attack's debut fused hip-hop, soul and dub into something new and Bristol-born. Our verdict.
Dummy Review: Cinematic Trip-Hop Noir
Portishead's debut is smoky, haunting and gloriously atmospheric. Our verdict.
Blackstar Review: A Farewell in Disguise
Bowie's final album, released days before his death, is dark, jazzy and fearless. Our verdict.
Endtroducing..... Review: A Sample-Built Masterpiece
DJ Shadow's debut was assembled entirely from samples and it's an instrumental hip-hop landmark. Our verdict.
Achtung Baby Review: U2 Reinvent Themselves
U2's 1991 reinvention swapped earnestness for irony, industrial textures and dance beats. Our verdict.
In Rainbows Review: Warm, Intricate and Pay-What-You-Want
Radiohead's seventh album is their warmest, with lush textures and strong songs. Our verdict.