Definitely not as accessible as IR and a lot less rocknroll.

I was a little distracted when listening but here's some random observations:

The bass playing is pretty thoughtful, original and ambitious.

Not as angsty as other Radiohead. Lighter and more optimistic.

Seems to be a 'bird' motif repeating throughout the album which i guess is related to the album title. I didn't listen to any of the lyrics though.

No overdrive or distortion that I can remember on ANYTHING which is strange for them.

I don't like alot of the rhythms but have always had this critique for Radiohead. No swing and the drums/percussion are always out ahead....pushing the song. Nothhing new there though.

Fave tune was 'little by little'. Sounds like an extension of 'Reckoner'...especially the homemade sounding percussion.

Looking forward to another listen this eve.