Still not tired of Radiohead

I only own two of their albums - OK Computer and In Rainbows. But for months now I have been listening to these recordings regularly with only short breaks to listen to something else. What is it about Radiohead that I find so wonderful?

OK Computer was pure magic the first time I heard it - most of the album, that is. There are a few tracks that dont go anywhere, or else they simply dont have the magic. I am luke warm toward Electioneering" because is just jangles to abrasively. "Karma Police"is a good song ruined by whining vocals. But every other song has something, and some are simply amazing.

Most people say they dont like In Rainbows as much as their other stuff. I say, they are crazy. Yes, it took me a long time to realize it, and like all good art, it takes patience to appreciate it. I have seen the truth: like OK Computer, the latest album is magic except for one or two songs. I cannot listen to it enough.

I think the reason is that no other band has the complete freedom to record what they want, and the talent and vision that Radiohead has. They use sounds no one has ever heard before. They are not afraid to mess with alternative beats. They never use cliche chord progressions, in fact, they wallow in dark, minor chords, but mix them just right with colorful major chords to create a beautifully dark tapestry.

Which brings up the last reason I like them - because they are messed up and dark, like me.