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Thom Yorke, The Eraser (XL): Yorke's seduction technique with Radiohead is now and has always revolved around mystery, so it's no surprise that The Eraser, his solo debut, explores misty vistas. Although built on a foundation of repetition and detailed sonic atmosphere (fragmented electronica loops, stuttering beat-blips, and skeletal piano), Eraser derives its power from Yorke's feathery falsetto. He croons half-formed phrases and whispered slogans like an otherworldly siren, creating an eerily romantic song cycle full of cryptic enigmas that stir the heart and brain.