The Official Radiohead Thread

Piss Me Off · 08-22-2006, 02:22 AM

Saw them at the V Festival, they were very very very brilliant, and then they played Creep in their second encore, which my geeky companion told me was very significant...
The new stuff sounded great as well.

Freakyclown · 08-25-2006, 05:38 PM

But there so depressing and also

MoonlitSunshine · 08-25-2006, 05:42 PM

Not live. Or at all, for that matter, but especially live. The crowd were so pumped it was amazing

ddp · 09-02-2006, 04:09 PM

Ok I admit it I have not listened to much radiohead but the few songs I have heard have made me want to check out more.

What would you radiohead fans recommend for a first purchase?

I'm looking for the album most likely to turn me into a Raidiohead fan.

recommendations like:

The Clash = london calling
Led Zeppelin = zeppelin 4
Rush = Moving Pictures
Prince = Purple Rain
Miles Davis = Kind of Blue

MoonlitSunshine · 09-02-2006, 04:13 PM

That depends on what kind of music you like. Preferences?

And what songs did you hear?

ddp · 09-02-2006, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine

That depends on what kind of music you like. Preferences?

And what songs did you hear?

I like all kinds of music. The music just has to be good. Actually don't know the titles of the songs I have heard. Friends of mine have played their songs in jam sessions I have been at and I thought the writing of the songs was interesting. Not like most pop songs.
I'd really be interested in the fans recommendations.
Usually there are specific albums that are viewed as classics from the artists. I am interested in what would be their Zeppelin IV or Sergeant Pepper.
What is your favourite?

MoonlitSunshine · 09-02-2006, 04:33 PM

hmmm, that's a tough one.

Radiohead have gone through stages in their music.

Their First, Pablo Honey, is generally viewed as their worst. it has quite a rough sound, very raw, but i like it, personally. But it isn't as good as their other albums. Notable song(s): Creep

their second and third albums, the bends and OK computer, are alike, but only relative to the rest of their work. I really like both of these, but I would prefer OK computer to The Bends

Then came a more electronic phase, with Kid A and Amnesiac, followed by Hail to the Thief, which was similar, but heading back towards guitars.

My favourite Album(s):
OK Computer (guitar melody based)
Hail to the thief (electronic Mainly)

Sorry to be so vague, but Radiohead are such a band that to take one album to represent them entirely wouldn't be doing justice to the band. I think of those two OK computer would be better for starting off, as it is generally their most acclaimed album, but others might have a different opinion.

ddp · 09-02-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine

hmmm, that's a tough one.

Radiohead have gone through stages in their music.

Their First, Pablo Honey, is generally viewed as their worst. it has quite a rough sound, very raw, but i like it, personally. But it isn't as good as their other albums. Notable song(s): Creep

their second and third albums, the bends and OK computer, are alike, but only relative to the rest of their work. I really like both of these, but I would prefer OK computer to The Bends

Then came a more electronic phase, with Kid A and Amnesiac, followed by Hail to the Thief, which was similar, but heading back towards guitars.

My favourite Album(s):
OK Computer (guitar melody based)
Hail to the thief (electronic Mainly)

Sorry to be so vague, but Radiohead are such a band that to take one album to represent them entirely wouldn't be doing justice to the band. I think of those two OK computer would be better for starting off, as it is generally their most acclaimed album, but others might have a different opinion.

Thanks for your opinion. That is what I am looking for.
I'm not saying I won't buy more records. I'm looking for the best way in. I like to start with one cd and take it from there.
I'm a guitar player (and lover) so it sounds like OK computer might appeal to me best.

MoonlitSunshine · 09-02-2006, 04:39 PM

ok then! If you like guitar, then if you like that, then try the bends, and then Hail to the thief. I think that'd work best, but I'm not sure.

ddp · 09-02-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine

ok then! If you like guitar, then if you like that, then try the bends, and then Hail to the thief. I think that'd work best, but I'm not sure.

The bends and hail to the thief are they bands?

Excuse my ignorance.

View Poll Results: Favorite Radiohead Album?
Pablo Honey	17	2.80%
The Bends	97	15.95%
OK Computer	218	35.86%
Kid A	129	21.22%
Amnesiac	30	4.93%
Hail to the Thief	30	4.93%
In Rainbows	85	13.98%
The King of Limbs	2	0.33%
Voters: 608. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2006, 02:22 AM	#461 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	Saw them at the V Festival, they were very very very brilliant, and then they played Creep in their second encore, which my geeky companion told me was very significant... The new stuff sounded great as well. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

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MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	Not live. Or at all, for that matter, but especially live. The crowd were so pumped it was amazing __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent

09-02-2006, 04:09 PM	#464 (permalink)
ddp Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 223	Best Radiohead album to start with? Ok I admit it I have not listened to much radiohead but the few songs I have heard have made me want to check out more. What would you radiohead fans recommend for a first purchase? I'm looking for the album most likely to turn me into a Raidiohead fan. recommendations like: The Clash = london calling Led Zeppelin = zeppelin 4 Rush = Moving Pictures Prince = Purple Rain Miles Davis = Kind of Blue __________________ Deep Down Productions Blog: Mikeblog Rainbow Songs Foundation

09-02-2006, 04:13 PM	#465 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	That depends on what kind of music you like. Preferences? And what songs did you hear? __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent

08-25-2006, 05:38 PM	#462 (permalink)
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09-02-2006, 04:33 PM	#467 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	hmmm, that's a tough one. Radiohead have gone through stages in their music. Their First, Pablo Honey, is generally viewed as their worst. it has quite a rough sound, very raw, but i like it, personally. But it isn't as good as their other albums. Notable song(s): Creep their second and third albums, the bends and OK computer, are alike, but only relative to the rest of their work. I really like both of these, but I would prefer OK computer to The Bends Then came a more electronic phase, with Kid A and Amnesiac, followed by Hail to the Thief, which was similar, but heading back towards guitars. My favourite Album(s): OK Computer (guitar melody based) Hail to the thief (electronic Mainly) Sorry to be so vague, but Radiohead are such a band that to take one album to represent them entirely wouldn't be doing justice to the band. I think of those two OK computer would be better for starting off, as it is generally their most acclaimed album, but others might have a different opinion. __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent

09-02-2006, 04:39 PM	#469 (permalink)
MoonlitSunshine Dat's Der Bunny! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,088	ok then! If you like guitar, then if you like that, then try the bends, and then Hail to the thief. I think that'd work best, but I'm not sure. __________________ "I found it eventually, at the bottom of a locker in a disused laboratory, with a sign on the door saying "Beware of the Leopard". Ever thought of going into Advertising?" - Arthur Dent