If Radiohead committed themselves to rock and put aside the experimentation, the sound they would emulate would be that of the Doves.

Backed by guitar leads and snarling snare pops, the British trio reunite and return with a more mellow album than their first two, focusing around sounds from their peers and adding dimensions in every possible corner while still creating a new sound.

“The Storm,” with a string quartet adding romantic elements that underscore the heavy themes, evokes an Air-like quality not heard since “The Virgin Suicides” score.

An uncanny resemblance to the early days of Travis is heard on “Walk In Fire,” with soaring vocals and strumming guitars complementing the repetitive arpeggios.

“Someday soon you’ll know how it feels to love someone,” Jimi Goodwin laments on “Someday Soon,” a track brimming with complex timing structures and acoustic guitar muted chords while, at the same time, keeping it simple enough so that the song does not go beyond the experimentation stage.

Closing with “Ambition,” the group blends transcendent lyrics (“I live in hope”) over simple guitar chords and a light tempo to create a powerful, yet calm finale to the album.