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What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I remember Neal saying he dug em, but then after awhile, he said, "where are the fuckin lyrics?"

Rockindeano wrote:I remember Neal saying he dug em, but then after awhile, he said, "where are the fuckin lyrics?"

Awesome to hear that Neal likes them, I always figured he was the kinda guy to get into this type of shit here and there.

Thom Yorke's pitchy falsetto works well for the music but half the time it's hard to hear just what he's saying, so listening to Radiohead with the (usually well-written, sometimes far too cryptic) lyrics at hand is recommended.

Kid A, OK Computer Rule.

Hail to the Thief, Amnesiac.. eh, not so much. Too mellow.

I've been largely underwhelmed by anything I've heard by Radiohead.

infinityplusone wrote:Kid A, OK Computer Rule.

Hail to the Thief, Amnesiac.. eh, not so much. Too mellow.

Amnesiac has a couple of classics though...Pyramid Song and Knives Out.

Matthew wrote:

infinityplusone wrote:Kid A, OK Computer Rule.

Hail to the Thief, Amnesiac.. eh, not so much. Too mellow.

Amnesiac has a couple of classics though...Pyramid Song and Knives Out.

I just got Amnesiac today. I'll be checking it out at bedtime tonight with my favorite pair of earphones. Can't wait. I've never heard a single track off it.

I love listening experiences where you dive headfirst into wholly unfamiliar music!

I Really, REALLY like the new one "In Rainbows". Not so quirky. More straightforward and song based, but still with plenty of cool sounds and atmospherics. Probably the easiest one for the average person to get into since OK Computer.

JrnyScarab wrote:I Really, REALLY like the new one "In Rainbows". Not so quirky. More straightforward and song based, but still with plenty of cool sounds and atmospherics. Probably the easiest one for the average person to get into since OK Computer.

"Weird Fishes/Arpeggi," especially, is AMAZING. I probably play that song twice daily.

you have good teeth..

larryfromnextdoor wrote:you have good teeth..

Thank God for 'em, they're probably the only thing I have going for me sometimes. Thanks.

JrnyScarab wrote:I Really, REALLY like the new one "In Rainbows". Not so quirky. More straightforward and song based, but still with plenty of cool sounds and atmospherics. Probably the easiest one for the average person to get into since OK Computer.

LOVE "In Rainbows" - but I also love the quirky ones, lol. Even love the quirky videos.

I’m just getting to know their stuff in depth, but I like most of it so far. (any suggestions on what to check out?)

They remind me a little of Beck in their innovativeness. (anyone else like Beck? (quirky indeed, lol)

ProgRocker53 wrote:

JrnyScarab wrote:I Really, REALLY like the new one "In Rainbows". Not so quirky. More straightforward and song based, but still with plenty of cool sounds and atmospherics. Probably the easiest one for the average person to get into since OK Computer.

"Weird Fishes/Arpeggi," especially, is AMAZING. I probably play that song twice daily.

I keep playing "Reckoner" over and over. Starts off with just drums with cymbal work and then some guitar. Love how the strings come in at the end for a few bars and then fade. Leaves you wanting more!

frfksakes wrote:
They remind me a little of Beck in their innovativeness. (anyone else like Beck? (quirky indeed, lol)

Saw Beck on Saturday Night Live a Long time ago. I was quite impressed. Never thought someone so geeky looking could be that good.

frfksakes wrote:

JrnyScarab wrote:I Really, REALLY like the new one "In Rainbows". Not so quirky. More straightforward and song based, but still with plenty of cool sounds and atmospherics. Probably the easiest one for the average person to get into since OK Computer.

LOVE "In Rainbows" - but I also love the quirky ones, lol. Even love the quirky videos.

I’m just getting to know their stuff in depth, but I like most of it so far. (any suggestions on what to check out?)

They remind me a little of Beck in their innovativeness. (anyone else like Beck? (quirky indeed, lol)

I need to get into Beck. I only have like two songs by him, and dig them both.

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

That's such an impressive visual, I can't help but not smite you for your opinion.

Shall I dare ask what you think of Pavement?

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

Gordon man, how can you say that! They are not for everyone but at least they don't sound like every other piece of record company supported drivel that exists. In order to like them you have to kind of like melancholy, moody music with lots of sounds and texture. They are a sonic treat on headphones! I guess to some of us, music is more than just notes. The sounds and textures really tickle the brain in a good way!

ProgRocker53 wrote:

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

That's such an impressive visual, I can't help but not smite you for your opinion.

Shall I dare ask what you think of Pavement?

Not overly fond of them - i do like some of your stuff tho mate - i like Marillion (but mainly with Fish - who is a good friend of my brother (i come from the same small town as Fish - Dalkeith)
I like YES, Genesis, Supertramp, Mike Oldfield and The Enid - for my prog desires.
The rest is mainly Rock

JrnyScarab wrote:

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

Gordon man, how can you say that! They are not for everyone but at least they don't sound like every other piece of record company supported drivel that exists. In order to like them you have to kind of like melancholy, moody music with lots of sounds and texture. They are a sonic treat on headphones! I guess to some of us, music is more than just notes. The sounds and textures really tickle the brain in a good way!

Yeah i like well produced sounds n textures - vis a vis Floyd, Rabin era Yes Mike Oldfield etc....

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

JrnyScarab wrote:

Gordon from Edinburgh wrote:

ProgRocker53 wrote:What are your opinions on Radiohead? Some say they're the greatest band of all time, others say they're overrated....

....I myself enjoy them in moderation. I have every album but Amnesiac and Hail to the Thief, but those are coming soon. I'm listening to Kid A on a solid pair of headphones right now and loving every minute of it.

They may not be everyone here's cup of tea but there's no denying that this group has a ton of credibility and keep doing different things with every release, they're never satisifed. Radiohead's highly influential, and have probably done more with less talent than any other band ever. Incredible!

Thoughts? Favorite albums?

I would rather stick hot forks dipped in curare in my ball sack while being lap danced by Oprah Winfrey, than listen to this band.

Gordon man, how can you say that! They are not for everyone but at least they don't sound like every other piece of record company supported drivel that exists. In order to like them you have to kind of like melancholy, moody music with lots of sounds and texture. They are a sonic treat on headphones! I guess to some of us, music is more than just notes. The sounds and textures really tickle the brain in a good way!

Yeah i like well produced sounds n textures - vis a vis Floyd, Rabin era Yes Mike Oldfield etc....

Well, those are some great other choices there! I'll give you a pass on Radiohead.

[Well, those are some great other choices there! I'll give you a pass on Radiohead. [/quote]

Thanks - so long as its not a pass FOR them!..........

"The Bends" remains the best album released by any band in the 90's.

7 Wishes wrote:"The Bends" remains the best album released by any band in the 90's.

"The Bends" is an amazing album, but it really doesn't come close to touching Dream Theater's "Images and Words" or almost anything by The Smashing Pumpkins. I'm also a big fan of Rush's "Counterparts", Van Halen's "Balance," Toto's "Mindfields" and "Kingdom of Desire"....

Then most of Radiohead's albums are somewhere after that

Ok computer and The bends are both masterworks IMHO. If you are new to Radiohead listed to the bends 1st. Pablo Honey is ok and has Creep on it.. Ok computer is a 90's dark side of the moon in my mind. Mind blowing record for sure.

I prefer 'Brave' by Marillion.