In Rainbows Vs. Icky Thump (albums, white stripes, Radiohead, title)

sleepy jack · 11-22-2007, 11:53 PM

I meant to make this thread awhile ago but anyway. The albums aren't really comparable but when both came out they were all very well received by the MB community and rode our last.fm charts for several weeks so i'm curious to see which one everyone likes better.

I vote radiohead.

Joshee · 11-23-2007, 12:22 AM

Radiohead.
Definitely.

adidasss · 11-23-2007, 08:45 AM

Moi aussi...

jackhammer · 11-23-2007, 01:06 PM

White Stripes album has been played twice, whereas the Radiohead has been blasted to buggery. So any guesses?!

right-track · 11-23-2007, 01:14 PM

^ You recognised the quality of 'Icky Thump' immediately, but your still undecided about 'In Rainbows'.

jackhammer · 11-23-2007, 01:23 PM

Spot on, I recognised the quality of White Stripes=average.
Undecided for the title of best Radiohead album ever.

The Dave · 11-23-2007, 01:27 PM

In Rainbows is easily the better album, Icky Thump, while still good, just didn't have much replay value with me.

Mouseketeer · 11-23-2007, 03:00 PM

I prefer the White Stripes overall, just becuase I've listened to them more over the years.

But I think Radiohead are more diverse and I should listen more. Although I've only listened once, I go for In Rainbows. The band are highly overrated though.

TheBig3 · 11-23-2007, 04:34 PM

I have yet to hear "In Rainbows" so I didn't vote but its tough to make these calls. This year goes to Radiohead but in 2003:

Radiohead - Hail to the Theif
The White Stripes - Elephant

I'm sure more would have selected Detriot that year but its no reflections on the band.

Perhaps a poll on who is better live.

billyjerome · 11-23-2007, 09:58 PM

Good question...

Radiohead.

View Poll Results: Which album do you like better?
Radiohead "In Rainbows"	58	71.60%
The White Stripes "Icky Thump"	23	28.40%
Voters: 81. You may not vote on this poll

11-22-2007, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
sleepy jack isfckingdead Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18,967	In Rainbows Vs. Icky Thump I meant to make this thread awhile ago but anyway. The albums aren't really comparable but when both came out they were all very well received by the MB community and rode our last.fm charts for several weeks so i'm curious to see which one everyone likes better. I vote radiohead.

11-23-2007, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Moi aussi... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

11-23-2007, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	White Stripes album has been played twice, whereas the Radiohead has been blasted to buggery. So any guesses?! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-23-2007, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Spot on, I recognised the quality of White Stripes=average. Undecided for the title of best Radiohead album ever. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-23-2007, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Joshee Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Under a big top. Posts: 142	Radiohead. Definitely.

11-23-2007, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	^ You recognised the quality of 'Icky Thump' immediately, but your still undecided about 'In Rainbows'.

11-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Dave Me and The Major Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,830	In Rainbows is easily the better album, Icky Thump, while still good, just didn't have much replay value with me.

11-23-2007, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mouseketeer I'm kind of a big deal. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 202	I prefer the White Stripes overall, just becuase I've listened to them more over the years. But I think Radiohead are more diverse and I should listen more. Although I've only listened once, I go for In Rainbows. The band are highly overrated though. __________________

11-23-2007, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	I have yet to hear "In Rainbows" so I didn't vote but its tough to make these calls. This year goes to Radiohead but in 2003: Radiohead - Hail to the Theif The White Stripes - Elephant I'm sure more would have selected Detriot that year but its no reflections on the band. Perhaps a poll on who is better live. __________________ I've moved to a new address

11-23-2007, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
billyjerome Audio Slave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 454	Good question... Radiohead. __________________