I don’t think anything past Ok Computer is any good.
I do have an unpopular affection for The Bends and consider it to be Radiohead’s second best record, but In Rainbows is mesmerizing to me. It’s atmosphere and range of emotions is impeccable in my opinion. Each to their own.
“an unpopular affection for The Bends”? It’s regularly voted one of the best albums ever made (an opinion I subscribe too) so you’re not alone.
I thought the 2nd disc that came with the deluxe ‘In Rainbows’ was better (e.g. Bangers + Mash). I didn’t hate the album but it didn’t hold my attention. Amnesiac was the last LP that I loved (maybe my favourite) and I never tire of it. Hail to the Thief had some fine stuff too.
I happened to watch Radiohead’s Glastonbury set this year (on TV) with my father. As per usual for any band since the 80s, he thought they were dreadful but I totally had to agree with him. They managed to turn every song into a lifeless, tuneless dirge. I was saying “No wait this next one is a classic dad, you’ll like this!.. er… oooh nooo”. LOL