Author Topic: Radiohead (Read 80850 times)

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **on:** February 1, 2006, 09:36:34 pm »

What a band they are. Sometimes I forget. Then I listen. Then I remember.

People who accuse Radiohead of being depressing simply DO NOT GET music. Their music has a capacity to make me feel happier than any other band in my collection. Just had "Go to Sleep (little man being erased)" on at very high volume, and I got such a rush of elation it is difficult to describe. The knowledge that somebody shares your view of the human condition and is so adept at expressing it through music is, for me, a life affirming experience.

Just thought I'd share that with you all.

hooded claw · « **Reply #1 on:** February 1, 2006, 09:47:56 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on February 1, 2006, 09:36:34 pm

What a band they are. Sometimes I forget. Then I listen. Then I remember.

People who accuse Radiohead of being depressing simply DO NOT GET music. Their music has a capacity to make me feel happier than any other band in my collection. Just had "Go to Sleep (little man being erased)" on at very high volume, and I got such a rush of elation it is difficult to describe. The knowledge that somebody shares your view of the human condition and is so adept at expressing it through music is, for me, a life affirming experience.

Just thought I'd share that with you all.

Could not agree more. Exit Music from OK Computer is just beautiful.

Claire. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 1, 2006, 10:07:36 pm »

Gotta say I agree too, also agree about Exit Music.

What a nice thread

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #3 on:** February 1, 2006, 10:10:54 pm »

Quote from: Claire. on February 1, 2006, 10:07:36 pm

What a nice thread

Group hug.

Red Squiggle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 2, 2006, 12:33:49 am »

Planet Telex! What a song! When I write rock songs it's bands like Radiohead that I aspire to. Such soaring vocals, great inventive guitar, and an unashamed desire to push music forward. Thought their last record was a bit hit and miss, but even then, songs like Punch Up At A Wedding were great fun!

bellinter · « **Reply #5 on:** February 2, 2006, 01:13:00 pm »

Amazing band. Hard to fault anything they have done. Personal favourite song is Lucky. The perfect song

7777 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 2, 2006, 01:15:56 pm »

The Bends is one of my all time favourite tracks

MadErik · « **Reply #7 on:** February 2, 2006, 01:31:32 pm »

'Fake Plastic Trees' is a classic.

themule · « **Reply #8 on:** February 2, 2006, 01:43:46 pm »

Q put The bends and Ok Computer as the two best albums of all time. Hmmm, reminds me why i stopped buying Q

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #9 on:** February 2, 2006, 02:01:09 pm »

Quote

People who accuse Radiohead of being depressing simply DO NOT GET music.

The same is said of Blues music, Radiohead, Joy Division, etc.

My advice is: if you have to explain it, they can't hear it.

cue: "No surprises"
"Exit music (for a film)"
"Karma police"
"Creep"
"Paranoid Android"
"Fake plastic trees"

Red Squiggle · « **Reply #10 on:** February 2, 2006, 02:01:29 pm »

Quote from: themule on February 2, 2006, 01:43:46 pm

Q put The bends and Ok Computer as the two best albums of all time. Hmmm, reminds me why i stopped buying Q

agreed that is a step too far, but Radiohead are a fantastic band!

themule · « **Reply #11 on:** February 2, 2006, 02:14:41 pm »

As my friend said the other day

"Radiohead fans arent as clever as they think they are if they think Creep is a good song"

Discuss

Rushian · « **Reply #12 on:** February 2, 2006, 02:19:57 pm »

Quote from: themule on February 2, 2006, 02:14:41 pm

As my friend said the other day

"Radiohead fans arent as clever as they think they are if they think Creep is a good song"

Discuss

Most Radiohead fans don't think Creep is a good song - it's the rest of music fans who do.

Claire. · « **Reply #13 on:** February 2, 2006, 02:42:17 pm »

I've never understood the big build up Creep gets, not even close to being my favourite song on that album, never mind any others.

FinnishRed · « **Reply #14 on:** February 2, 2006, 03:29:39 pm »

Top band, although I don´t think their music is something you wan´t to listen while getting pissed or celebrating something. Anyway, I do love Radiohead, they have so many beautiful and emotional songs, and "The Bends" and "OK Computer" are few of the best albums ever made IMO.

Aidan_B · « **Reply #15 on:** February 2, 2006, 03:39:13 pm »

Love that band. Creep is alright like, but best songs on that album for me are "Blow Out", "Stop Whispering", "Thinking About You" and "Ripcord", perhaps even "Anyone Can Play Guitar". I find that a brilliant and often overlooked album.

Cheers for the uplifting thread.

slimshady · « **Reply #16 on:** February 2, 2006, 03:40:38 pm »

Not really my cup of tea......but still class (i think!!)

Bullan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 2, 2006, 03:46:44 pm »

Couldn't agree more.

I just have to visit their world at least once a week, along with that of Sigurros , to , for a lack of a better phrase , dream away.

Infact I've been designing a database all day with all their albums bar Pablo Honey on replay.

Probably the most important band of the 90's.

TheKid. · « **Reply #18 on:** February 2, 2006, 04:41:27 pm »

Cracking band, absolutely loved OK Computer, tho i think its more likely to be one of those albums that reminds me of good times and stuff as thats when it came out!!

In fact i think i'll go have a listen to it now

the good half · « **Reply #19 on:** February 2, 2006, 04:50:25 pm »

The Bends and OK Computer are fantastic - the rest is not.
Like reading Joyce - you wanna say 'this is rubbish' but society wont let you...
well here it is, anything after the last song on OK Computer is CRAP!!!

Who's with me?

Red Squiggle · « **Reply #20 on:** February 2, 2006, 05:02:56 pm »

Quote from: the good half on February 2, 2006, 04:50:25 pm

The Bends and OK Computer are fantastic - the rest is not.
Like reading Joyce - you wanna say 'this is rubbish' but society wont let you...
well here it is, anything after the last song on OK Computer is CRAP!!!

Who's with me?

Naa. Whilst there is some undoubted crap after OK Computer there's still been some excellent material since. Ideoteque? The Pyramid Song? It's just a different direction. Fair enough, it might not appeal to all tastes, but if everyone tried to do that, everyone would sound like god-damned James Blunt...

wilo in berlin · « **Reply #21 on:** February 2, 2006, 05:10:31 pm »

I'm a big fan. Has anyone seen them live? Went to see them in about 98 at the MEN would have been around the time when OK Computer was released. Absolutely superb live. Some discussion here about Creep. I like it, not their best bit I like it. He sang it at the end and dedicated it to someone with cancer who had been trying to get to see the show but was still in therapy... they were due to go that night but passed away during the day. Sang it acoustic and fucking hell it was moving.

Cracking voice.

El Phes · « **Reply #22 on:** February 2, 2006, 05:22:08 pm »

Fantastic band - any ideas when they might next play live/tour?

the good half · « **Reply #23 on:** February 2, 2006, 05:29:45 pm »

Quote from: wilo in rome on February 2, 2006, 05:10:31 pm

I'm a big fan. Has anyone seen them live? Went to see them in about 98 at the MEN would have been around the time when OK Computer was released. Absolutely superb live. Some discussion here about Creep. I like it, not their best bit I like it. He sang it at the end and dedicated it to someone with cancer who had been trying to get to see the show but was still in therapy... they were due to go that night but passed away during the day. Sang it acoustic and fucking hell it was moving.

Cracking voice.

Saw them in Florence a few years back. Very good, but I was a bit drunk.

Elli · « **Reply #24 on:** February 2, 2006, 06:00:55 pm »

I've never been a fan of Radiohead, and never really bothered to listen to much of their stuff. It's open for debate which of those is the cause and which the effect

In the light of this thread I'm going to have a proper listen and go through some of the recommendations that people have posted.

Now I realise who started the thread, quite fitting really

ewok-red · « **Reply #25 on:** February 2, 2006, 06:06:11 pm »

i loved the bends but have not really got in to them much since then, but i think they are an uplifting band

Victor · « **Reply #26 on:** February 2, 2006, 06:29:46 pm »

I'm one of those who likes the stuff after ok computer every bit as much as the stuff before....

sure Kid A and Amnesiac are both a bit indebted to Aphex twin at times but Hail to the Thief has some of their very best stuff ... "go to sleep" , "where i end and you begin" & "there there" are among my favourite radiohead songs

Elli · « **Reply #27 on:** February 2, 2006, 06:32:56 pm »

Quote from: Red Squiggle on February 2, 2006, 05:02:56 pm

Fair enough, it might not appeal to all tastes, but if everyone tried to do that, everyone would sound like god-damned James Blunt...

Interesting analogy, since he clearly isn't succeeding either!

Rob Jones Maybe? · « **Reply #28 on:** February 2, 2006, 07:31:35 pm »

Quote from: Elli on February 2, 2006, 06:32:56 pm

Interesting analogy, since he clearly isn't succeeding either!

My Mum loves him
My Drummer loves him
My Nan likes him a bit

The rest of the world can't stick him.

Girl in our class says I "look like James Blunt but uglier". Yeah.

Anyway, Radiohead are among my favourite bands, picked up a dvd of theirs in Asda, reminded me that despite all the talk about them, they are an excellent band.

chipbuttie · « **Reply #29 on:** February 2, 2006, 11:45:50 pm »

Ladies & Gents - I give you 'The Pyramid Song' - fcking masterful.

Not much mention of Kid A on here

I play it much more than OK Computer.

Saw them headlining at Glastonbury (in 2003 I think, after Flaming Lips) and they blew me away. Spoiled me for other gigs in fact.

Top thread

Elli · « **Reply #30 on:** February 2, 2006, 11:51:26 pm »

Quote from: Rob Jones Maybe? on February 2, 2006, 07:31:35 pm

Girl in our class says I "look like James Blunt but uglier". Yeah.

Ouch! What bitches girls can be. Listening to my new Radiohead collection is tomorrow's job, and I'll report back. Sure you're all on the edges of your seats with the anticipation

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #31 on:** February 3, 2006, 09:30:33 am »

Quote from: chipbuttie on February 2, 2006, 11:45:50 pm

Ladies & Gents - I give you 'The Pyramid Song' - fcking masterful.

Not much mention of Kid A on here I play it much more than OK Computer.

Kid A and Hail to the Thief are my most played as well.

Withnail · « **Reply #32 on:** February 3, 2006, 09:35:55 am »

cant get into kid a or hailto the thief. the bends and ok computer are true classics.

Sub · « **Reply #33 on:** February 3, 2006, 04:14:21 pm »

Quote from: Elphesadente on February 2, 2006, 05:22:08 pm

Fantastic band - any ideas when they might next play live/tour?

They're doing a fan tour around may some time, in the middle of doing their new album. According to ed o brien theres been a bit of tension between them! not good!

If you didn't guess off my name they're my favourite band!

Everyone forgets amnesiac, truly beautiful songs on that once your into it (takes a bit of lisening though like!)

Dave Davies · « **Reply #34 on:** February 3, 2006, 04:45:46 pm »

the ok computer tour still rates as one of the best gigs i have ever been to..amazing

DD

Raz · « **Reply #35 on:** February 3, 2006, 07:57:16 pm »

They're genius. F*cking genius.

Consigliere · « **Reply #36 on:** February 3, 2006, 08:19:07 pm »

Yup, great band.

Whens their next album due to come out?

hooded claw · « **Reply #37 on:** February 3, 2006, 08:22:01 pm »

Quote from: wilo in rome on February 2, 2006, 05:10:31 pm

I'm a big fan. Has anyone seen them live?

Kind of. They supported Suede (think it was them, anyway) in the 90s sometime (sorry, memory of that period is a little hazy). Thought they were on later than they were, so got in late and only caught the last few numbers. They were damn good for that 10 minutes, though.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #38 on:** February 3, 2006, 08:34:11 pm »

I have to say if it wasn't for "Creep".... we wouldn't have all things moaning groaning wimpy fucking white boy guitar groups!!...saying that they redeemed themselves with Okay-Dokay Computer

smorgasbords · « **Reply #39 on:** February 3, 2006, 09:36:25 pm »

Quote from: wilo in rome on February 2, 2006, 05:10:31 pm

I'm a big fan. Has anyone seen them live?

I saw them on their Big Tent tour in Warrington, they were very impressive. I hadn't realised how small Thom Yorke is! OK Computer's their best album for me, the frustration encapsulated in some of their songs is really overwhelming.