Radiohead is my favorite band in the world, but I’ve been holding off on listening to Yorke’s solo release. The conditions must be perfect. First I have to find a cold (it’s 100 degrees here in LA) black cave (with excellent hi-fi) in the Karokorum (or Santa Monica, whatever) and hole up for a week listening to it. Savor the sound with no distractions, the way my dog does with newly acquired chew-toys.
link to Fresh Air interview, and Amazon link to “The Eraser.”
Reader comment: Adam Adair says,
I wanted to point out that he will be interviewed and perform solo material (with Jonny Greenwood) on the Henry Rollins Show on IFC, airing July 15th. I believe this is his only TV interview so far (he has turned down Letterman, SNL, etc.). The folks at IFC have released a preview performance on YouTube (link) – looks like the show will be great!
Curt Gardner says,
Another online interview (with Yorke and Greenwood) from the Chicago boys at Sound Opinions: Link.
Update: Coolhunting has a great post today on a related jigsaw puzzle by artist Stanley Donwood, who did the cover art for “Eraser” and many Radiohead releases (thanks, Summer). We’ve covered Donwood’s work here on BoingBoing before: Link.