Smile (The): Cutouts (indie shop edition/white) LP

The Smile, the trio of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner, present their third album, "Cutouts", via XL Recordings. The 10-track record, produced by Sam Petts-Davies, was recorded in Oxford and Abbey Road Studios during the same period of time as their sophomore album, "Wall Of Eyes". "Cutouts" features string arrangements by the London Contemporary Orchestra, and album art painted during the recording process by Stanley Donwood and Thom Yorke. "Cutouts" is The Smile's second studio release of 2024. In January, "Wall Of Eyes" charted at #3 on the UK album charts, receiving "Best Album of the Year so far" praise from Pitchfork, The Needle Drop, Consequence, Brooklyn Vegan, Treblezine, and Spin.