“Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner’s second LP is not just an addendum within Radiohead’s already iconic institution, it’s a divergence that allows them to side-step the behemoth of culture-shifting precedents that surround the band’s legacy with sweeping, symphonic directions.”
“Channeling jazz, kosmische, and prog, the Radiohead offshoot’s second album burrows deeper into their strangely enchanting appeal.”
“Wall of Eyes is the sound of a more confident, collaborative The Smile, a version of the band willing to let their ideas ferment, even at the expense of immediacy.”
“\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRather than play things safe on Wall of Eyes, Jonny, Thom, and Tom turn the weaker aspects of their previous album into strengths.\n\n\n\nWall Of Eyes by The Smile\n\n\n”
“Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood create some low-key majesty on 'Wall of Eyes,' their second LP moonlighting with drummer Tom Skinner”
“It does not feel like a stretch to suggest that The Smile are one of the finest and most inventive rock bands on the planet right now. This should come as little surprise: two of its members, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, are key architects of Radiohead, while Tom Skinner has had success as the drummer of jazz troupe Sons Of Kemet. They are restless, connected and technically fabulous all across”
