..."it' in this case being Radiohead's entire output from Kid A on. There's no real reason why I shouldn't: I like plenty of bands and musicians with questionable vocal quality (lookin' at you, Bob Dylan); I too like Krautrock, Can especially; I like riff-heavy multi-guitar work (I have *opinions* on At Fillmore East); I like odd time signatures, dissonance and emphasis on rhythmic elements (thank you, Bitches' Brew); I don't even mind the overt political elements (hi, R.E.M.). But overall it comes off as try-hard and inauthentic in a way I can't quite put my finger on.
Speaking of popular things I did not like as a bit at first but then became an actual opinion: still don't like the Beatles. Bailed halfway through Let It Be, unable to continue any further. A fine band to like at the age of 12, but probably one to eventually grow out of.
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