The Smile

A Light for Attracting Attention

First released2022

A Light for Attracting Attention is the debut album by The Smile, the supergroup featuring Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner, released in May 2022. The album was recorded across multiple sessions at various locations including Electric Lady Studios in New York and other studios, with production handled primarily by Greenwood alongside the band members themselves. The project emerged from live performances The Smile had conducted in 2021, which influenced the material's development and arrangement. The recording process incorporated both organic instrumentation and electronic elements, reflecting Greenwood's compositional approach and his experience with orchestral and experimental production techniques. The album marked a significant collaboration between Radiohead's core members outside of that band's framework, featuring contributions from drummer Tom Skinner and gaining immediate critical attention upon its release.