Originally Posted by boo boo

Though those songs have some groovy basslines, I like that they returned to a more organic rock sound and that Colin Greenwood was given more to do on that album, he's a solid bass player but boy do they keep him low in the mix.

His basslines are there, but you really have to pay close attention. When you hear them, you'll realise just how perfect they are. Optimistic and Dollars and Cents for example.