Tomorrow's Modern Boxes

Pitchfork 6.3/10 The result is in one sense the most challenging high-profile release of Yorke’s career—there’s precious little to grab on to in terms of melody and feeling, and you won’t find yourself humming along to anything here.

A.V. Club D+ Flashes of brilliance aside, the result sounds an awful lot like something Yorke dashed off to pass the time before delving into the new Radiohead album.

The Needle Drop 6/10 Thom Yorke's latest solo endeavor has an interesting aesthetic, but the appeal of these tracks doesn't extend too far beyond that.

NME 3.5/5 The hullaballoo over these guerrilla releases can often detract from the music itself, making it appear secondary to the circumstances of its release. ... ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’, thankfully, does not.

Rolling Stone 4/5 It demands deep listening, as Yorke's melancholic voice echoes through the hall of synth-mirrors he's built with producer Nigel Godrich.

DIY 4/5 Beyond the chat, hoo-hah, ifs and buts is a record that cements Yorke’s continued progression as a songwriter, even if he’s relying on familiarity this time round.

All Music 3.5/5 Instead of wallowing in alienation, Yorke has found comfort within it on Tomorrow's Modern Boxes and the difference is palpable.

Under The Radar 5.0/10 Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes is similar to The Eraser in its electronic aesthetic; it’s cohesive but hardly the most compelling album he’s released.

Clash 7/10 Sketchy, frail, sometimes defiant, always Yorke-ish.

The Observer 3/5 Few surprises on new solo outing.

Slant 4/5 Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes is Thom Yorke’s latest attempt to shake the already-crumbling foundation of the fledgling industry.

Pop Matters 7/10 Yorke’s meditations on the modern make Boxes thoroughly listenable but uneven. The album’s first half is noticeably more coherent and accessible than the challenge and trouble of the second movement.

The Guardian 3/5 Move along, nothing new to see here – the distribution of the new album from Radiohead’s frontman is more interesting, sadly, than the music.

Spectrum Culture 75% If the man wants to make happy music, I’m all for it. Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes is proof he can do it quite well.

The Telegraph 4/5 Thom Yorke's third solo album locates moments of beauty with an air of unpredictability.