The Official Radiohead Thread

scottsy · 07-25-2009, 10:07 PM

I have to say that its a close race between both albums, but Kid A just nudges out Amnesiac, because it has the most consistent sound, most cohesive themes, and it just feels altogether the most unified statement.... that being said Amnesiac is a freaking brilliant collection of songs, which features possibly the greatest Radiohead song ever, Pyramid Song...

keith! · 07-25-2009, 10:27 PM

Pyramid Song is my second favorite song on Amnesiac, Life In A Glass House beats it just by a bit.

scottsy · 07-25-2009, 10:32 PM

Life in a Glass House is indeed a brilliant track, and a more than fitting way to close a record like Amnesiac, mournful sounding horns... almost like a sorta polar opposite to the frantic crazy horns of The National Anthem on Kid A

khfreek · 07-25-2009, 11:04 PM

Kid A had sex with Amnesiac's mother and didn't call back, that's how much better it is.

keith! · 07-25-2009, 11:08 PM

explain please

sweet_nothing · 07-25-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scottsy

I have to say that its a close race between both albums, but Kid A just nudges out Amnesiac, because it has the most consistent sound, most cohesive themes, and it just feels altogether the most unified statement.... that being said Amnesiac is a freaking brilliant collection of songs, which features possibly the greatest Radiohead song ever, Pyramid Song...

What he said.

For me Kid A is the perfect Radiohead album there isnt a bad track on there where as Amnesiac's only flaw is Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors. As a whole Kid A is a better album but by stand alone songs Amnesiac is better.

keith! · 07-26-2009, 10:35 AM

Good point, I do find myself skipping Knives Out quite a bit. I do have another quick question though if Kid A is perfect can someone explain Treefingers to me? Cause' that track has always kinda stunk in my opinion.

Blue · 07-26-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by keith!

Good point, I do find myself skipping Knives Out quite a bit. I do have another quick question though if Kid A is perfect can someone explain Treefingers to me? Cause' that track has always kinda stunk in my opinion.

I actually really love it, but I don't think it's something that can be explained. I'm a huge fan of atmospheric and ambient music, so it just hits a chord with me.

khfreek · 07-26-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by keith!

Good point, I do find myself skipping Knives Out quite a bit. I do have another quick question though if Kid A is perfect can someone explain Treefingers to me? Cause' that track has always kinda stunk in my opinion.

Let's just say if you're ever going to "get" Treefingers, you have to be paying attention. I couldn't just sit there reading a book and enjoy Treefingers at the same time.

sweet_nothing · 07-26-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by keith!

Good point, I do find myself skipping Knives Out quite a bit. I do have another quick question though if Kid A is perfect can someone explain Treefingers to me? Cause' that track has always kinda stunk in my opinion.

I don't get the all the hate with Knives Out, it's one of my favorite tracks on that album. But, Treefingers was originally a very long solo Ed wrote, that was eventually morphed into Treefingers. It's a nice ambient track that sounds like whales talking, I find it very relaxing. I even put it on when I'm trying to sleep.

View Poll Results: Favorite Radiohead Album?
Pablo Honey	17	2.79%
The Bends	97	15.93%
OK Computer	219	35.96%
Kid A	129	21.18%
Amnesiac	30	4.93%
Hail to the Thief	30	4.93%
In Rainbows	85	13.96%
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07-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I have to say that its a close race between both albums, but Kid A just nudges out Amnesiac, because it has the most consistent sound, most cohesive themes, and it just feels altogether the most unified statement.... that being said Amnesiac is a freaking brilliant collection of songs, which features possibly the greatest Radiohead song ever, Pyramid Song... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

07-25-2009, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Life in a Glass House is indeed a brilliant track, and a more than fitting way to close a record like Amnesiac, mournful sounding horns... almost like a sorta polar opposite to the frantic crazy horns of The National Anthem on Kid A __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

07-25-2009, 11:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	Kid A had sex with Amnesiac's mother and didn't call back, that's how much better it is. __________________ last.fm

07-25-2009, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
keith! Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 287	Pyramid Song is my second favorite song on Amnesiac, Life In A Glass House beats it just by a bit.

07-25-2009, 11:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
keith! Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 287	explain please

07-26-2009, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
keith! Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 287	Good point, I do find myself skipping Knives Out quite a bit. I do have another quick question though if Kid A is perfect can someone explain Treefingers to me? Cause' that track has always kinda stunk in my opinion.