Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, together with drummer and producer Tom Skinner (Sons of Kemet, Hello Skinny), have released their second full-length album as The Smile, along with a perfectly boring new music video.
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The Radiohead side project The Smile has returned with their follow-up to 2022's debut A Light For Attracting Attention with Wall Of Eyes, eight tracks featuring accompaniment by the London Contemporary Orchestra, recorded at both the famed Abbey Road and Oxford Studios.
Along with the brand new album, The Smile have shared a number of official music videos; one for "Bending Hectic," the latest for the album's title track, and the single “Friend of a Friend,” the latter two directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Magnolia, Boogie Nights).
Filmed on 35mm, "Friend of a Friend" shows the trio performing in front of an auditorium filled with kids who, most of the time, look as though they would be much happier playing Minecraft. Check out the clip below.
Aside from the above-mentioned collaborations, the famed director also worked with the group on the record’s accompanying cinematic event, Wall Of Eyes, On Film, which premiered at select locations last week featuring never-before-seen footage of the album’s recording sessions and more. Additionally, the band has an all-new merch line to go along with the release. Check out the full tracklisting below and grab your copy now.
The Smile - Wall of Eyes tracklisting:
1. Wall of Eyes
2. Teleharmonic
3. Read the Room
4. Under Our Pillows
5. Friend of a Friend
6. I Quit
7. Bending Hectic
8. You Know Me!
Though no North American tour plans have been revealed yet, The Smile will follow last year's run of live performances, hitting the road in 2024 with dates currently scheduled overseas this summer.