Muse VS Radiohead (Muse, quote, band, songs, youtube)

~~The Unfan~~ · 06-08-2008, 03:16 PM

I consider myself a prog fan, but am not fond of either band as a prog act. I voted Muse but I should clarify that I like Muse as a pop act more than a prog act. Its the catchy jingles that get me, not the actual musicianship.

Radiohead were good in the 90s when they played straight forward simplistic yet meaningful rock songs. However, I just can't relate to their prog work as well as it seems bogged down by conceptualism with less effort to emote something with substance.

boo boo · 06-08-2008, 03:25 PM

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However, I just can't relate to their prog work as well as it seems bogged down by conceptualism with less effort to emote something with substance.

That's a criticism thats aimed at prog in general.

~~The Unfan~~ · 06-08-2008, 03:31 PM

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That's a criticism thats aimed at prog in general.

I'd disagree. I find that there are a lot of bands that are prog (and prog related) who are extremely genuine. With Radiohead it just seems like they're being weird just for attention. Though maybe its because I grew up listening to their older material and just can't get over the jarring difference. Biasses can be weird like that.

Piss Me Off · 06-08-2008, 03:32 PM

I don't think Radiohead are THAT weird. Its all perfectly accessible if you ask me, there's been no point where they've really departed from catchy songs.

boo boo · 06-08-2008, 03:44 PM

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I'd disagree. I find that there are a lot of bands that are prog (and prog related) who are extremely genuine. With Radiohead it just seems like they're being weird just for attention. Though maybe its because I grew up listening to their older material and just can't get over the jarring difference. Biasses can be weird like that.

Yeah. Good thing I heard their weird/prog stuff before listening to Pablo Honey or The Bends.

boo boo · 06-08-2008, 03:46 PM

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I don't think Radiohead are THAT weird. Its all perfectly accessible if you ask me, there's been no point where they've really departed from catchy songs.

Um. Title song from Kid A, Treefingers, Hunting Bears, Fitter Happier, Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors, MK 1 & 2.

And being catchy dosen't mean its not weird.

King Crimson have some really damn catchy songs. Lol, so do Mr. Bungle.

Piss Me Off · 06-08-2008, 03:49 PM

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Um. Title song from Kid A comes to mind.

And being catchy dosen't mean its not weird.

King Crimson have some really damn catchy songs.

I wouldn't say its all that weird, its a gorgeous song, almost a lullaby actually.
I think if you put it into the context of the electro music they were compared to with that music (Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada) it comes off as far less weird. Just depends on the context i suppose.

ProggyMan · 06-08-2008, 04:11 PM

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Um. Title song from Kid A, Treefingers, Hunting Bears, Fitter Happier, Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors, MK 1 & 2.

And being catchy dosen't mean its not weird.

King Crimson have some really damn catchy songs. Lol, so do Mr. Bungle.

Yah, how can someone not hum along to Book Of Saturday?

Piss Me Off · 06-08-2008, 04:28 PM

Note to Boo Boo: Stop editing your posts!
Fitter Happier is just an interlude, and i've said time and time before that Push/Pulk Revolving Doors has a groove like no other.
I might give you the benefit of the doubt with Morning Bell

Rainard Jalen · 06-08-2008, 04:36 PM

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Dagnabbit Jalen. You hate Muse, The Mars Volta, Battles, Porcupine Tree.

Just admit you're a hater of teh prog.

But the thing is, I absolutely LOVE Caravan! Insanely good band. Winter Wine is one of the best songs of all time. Oh God, it's so good I gotta link to it:

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Radiohead	54	55.10%
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06-08-2008, 03:32 PM	#244 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	I don't think Radiohead are THAT weird. Its all perfectly accessible if you ask me, there's been no point where they've really departed from catchy songs. __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

06-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#249 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	Note to Boo Boo: Stop editing your posts! Fitter Happier is just an interlude, and i've said time and time before that Push/Pulk Revolving Doors has a groove like no other. I might give you the benefit of the doubt with Morning Bell __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

06-08-2008, 03:16 PM	#241 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	I consider myself a prog fan, but am not fond of either band as a prog act. I voted Muse but I should clarify that I like Muse as a pop act more than a prog act. Its the catchy jingles that get me, not the actual musicianship. Radiohead were good in the 90s when they played straight forward simplistic yet meaningful rock songs. However, I just can't relate to their prog work as well as it seems bogged down by conceptualism with less effort to emote something with substance.