All Points West Festival preview

Radiohead

Art-rock kings. Masturbatory wankers. Innovators. Boredom-inducers. Industry killers. Gimmick-riders. Few will take middle ground on the band that is either God or Monster depending on your point of view. We’d love to avoid bias, but frankly, they blow our minds every time they come through. The group debuted some of their latest album “In Rainbows” on their intimate 2006 tour before its release. This time, the songs are out. The small venues are no more (for now.) And now they’re back to their frequent role as festival headliners. It’s not coincidence that the festival’s only night not sold out is the night they’re not playing. August 8-9.