Album Review: Steve Reich - Radio Rewrite

Reich’s position in the canon of 20th century classical music is unquestioned, so forays outside of his comfort zone are never really that risky. Yet a piece inspired by reworking two Radiohead tunes, Jigsaw Falling Into Place and Everything In Its Right Place, does sound a little odd for the master of minimalism. The result is a compelling, if rather poppy by his standards, journey. Also featured are two suites of more traditional-sounding, repetitive Reich material. A nice listen for fans, this album is perhaps the accessible gateway into his oeuvre for those more accustomed to pop.