
The Smile at Brighton Centre | Pitch-perfect prog majesty
‘The best Radiohead side project’ does The Smile a disservice on account of the swirling alchemy the cosmic trio conjured at the Brighton Centre.
‘The best Radiohead side project’ does The Smile a disservice on account of the swirling alchemy the cosmic trio conjured at the Brighton Centre.
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★★★★☆
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