Author Topic: The Radiohead Thread v. Crushed Like a Bug in the Ground (Read 13178 times)

jag66 · « **Reply #70 on:** June 29, 2010, 11:58:32 AM »

3. Street Spirit (Fade Out) - This was my favourite by the band for a long time. I tend not to listen very much these days, but this for me was the first Radiohead song chronologically that said "these guys are something special". The outstanding highlight of the bends, a haunting guitar line that builds and builds, and ends with the beautiful lyric "immerse your soul in love". I've listened to this one a few times after break ups, probably doesn't help but its always seemed fitting $:-\$

jag66 · « **Reply #71 on:** July 01, 2010, 04:06:55 PM »

2. Reckoner - This was a major surprise.. After all the fuss when In Rainbows came out due to the whole "pay what you like thing", when I got down to listening, I was simply expecting polished versions of the songs that had previously been showcased live. I wasn't too bothered about hearing this song in particular, since a song called "The Reckoner" already existed, and to be honest, it wasn't that great. Thankfully, it wasn't the same song. This was an instant classic for me, and it has remained so. After HTTT (not that it's bad at all), I honestly didn't think they could craft such a song again.. it's a stunner, particularly when the strings kick in on the final chorus.

PixelDream · « **Reply #72 on:** July 01, 2010, 05:37:50 PM »

In Rainbows is so great and powerful, most of the time I can't even take it. Particulary this album reminds me of past moments in life and confronts me with it, hard. It's still a terrific record though, and I'd definately say it's Radiohead's masterpiece. It's like they decided to give the 'guitars and/or electronica?' dillema a rest, and just concentrated on making great songs. Like they said in an interview: 'On this album we play stuff that moves us'.

Zantera · « **Reply #73 on:** July 02, 2010, 03:22:08 AM »

2 interesting choices for nr3 and 2, not sure if any of them would make my top5 though.
Still, Radiohead has made many great songs.

jag66 · « **Reply #74 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:06:39 AM »

1. Pyramid Song - Pyramid Song has been my favourite Radiohead song since since about 2003, and it's close to being my favourite song ever. I could try and describe it, but the best way to feel it's power is to stick some good headphones on and listen in the dark. A seemingly offbeat piano intro eventually makes sense when the drums kick in on the second verse. It is here where thom's voice along with an appearence of the Ondes Martenot make something truelly special. I cry almost every time hearing it during the 2nd verse. Self declared by Yorke to be "the best thing we've committed to tape, ever.", I'd be inclined to agree. The only bad thing I'll say, is that it simply isnt reproducable live to the same level (it's still damned awsome though).

Zantera · « **Reply #75 on:** July 04, 2010, 08:54:20 AM »

Pyramid song is a great choice, would be in my top3 as well, maybe even nr1.

orcus116 · « **Reply #76 on:** July 04, 2010, 09:09:07 AM »

Really great choice. It'd definitely be in my top 5.

emindead · « **Reply #77 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:43:44 PM »

So I practically can't put The Bends down. To me it's a perfect album. There's not a song in there that I don't enjoy. When I first listened to it I thought "man, they did it! They made an awesome quality pure radio friendly album!" I can easily say that all of these songs could have been hits in most of the radio stations across the world.

I have never seen them live, any specific DVD performance I should get into?

orcus116 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:48:58 PM »

The Bends was definitely made during their peak. Expertly crafted alternative rock.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #79 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:51:25 PM »

Yeah, it's really something.

Zantera · « **Reply #80 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:44:31 AM »

The Bends is a fantastic album, but it would probably be my least favorite Radiohead-album. (apart from Pablo Honey)

Mladen · « **Reply #81 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:55:49 AM »

I've been listening to Radiohead for a few months now, and I'd say The Bends turned out to be my favorite Radiohead release. Don't get me wrong, I love their later wacky experimental works, but there's something simple yet original about The Bends. Great album start to finish.

Marvellous G · « **Reply #82 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:23:24 AM »

Quote from: Zantera on August 30, 2011, 01:44:31 AM

The Bends is a fantastic album, but it would probably be my least favorite Radiohead-album. (apart from Pablo Honey)

emindead · « **Reply #83 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:23:09 PM »

No love (or recommendation) for an specific live release of them?

KevShmev · « **Reply #84 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:31:34 PM »

Unfortunately, they don't seem to have many live DVD releases (aside from I think one or two from the 90s). They seem to be into throwing all kinds of live stuff on youtube instead, but I wish they would have recorded and released one of the concerts from the In Rainbows tour, which had a great live show and fabulous (and slightly rotating) set lists on a nightly basis. Sure, you can find that stuff all over youtube, but having it on a live DVD just makes it that much better.

zxlkho · « **Reply #85 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:38:47 PM »

The Bends is easily in the top 3 with OK Computer and Kid A. I'll stay away from ranking those 3 though.

Zantera · « **Reply #86 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:09:10 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on August 30, 2011, 10:31:34 PM

Unfortunately, they don't seem to have many live DVD releases (aside from I think one or two from the 90s). They seem to be into throwing all kinds of live stuff on youtube instead, but I wish they would have recorded and released one of the concerts from the In Rainbows tour, which had a great live show and fabulous (and slightly rotating) set lists on a nightly basis. Sure, you can find that stuff all over youtube, but having it on a live DVD just makes it that much better.

They have a DVD called "Right Place - Right Time" which I think is from the In Rainbows-tour, I got it purchased myself.
Not sure how much of a bootleg it is, but quality-wise it's pretty good, and I have seen it in several stores, so it can't be THAT rare.

https://www.discogs.com/Radiohead-Right-Place-Right-Time/release/2017479

kári · « **Reply #87 on:** August 31, 2011, 05:08:43 AM »

Black Star and Motion Picture Soundtrack are some of my favourite Radiohead songs. Both would rank top 10 easily.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #88 on:** August 31, 2011, 08:17:12 AM »

Quote from: zxlkho on August 30, 2011, 10:38:47 PM

The Bends is easily in the top 3 with OK Computer and Kid A. I'll stay away from ranking those 3 though.

Easy.

1.The Bends
2.Ok Computer
3.Kid A

Kotowboy · « **Reply #89 on:** August 31, 2011, 08:18:22 AM »

Furthermore :

4. Every album ever made by anyone, ever

Amnesiac.

Zantera · « **Reply #90 on:** August 31, 2011, 08:22:02 AM »

1. In Rainbows
2. Kid A
3. Amnesiac
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4. OK Computer
5. The King of Limbs
6. The Bends
--
7. Pablo Honey

Kotowboy · « **Reply #91 on:** August 31, 2011, 12:24:59 PM »

I find it staggering how anyone could prefer Amnesiac over The Bends :/

KevShmev · « **Reply #92 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:25:57 PM »

Zantera is weird.

Amnesiac is really good, and its highs are probably as good as The Bends' highs, but The Bends is a great listen from start to finish, while Amnesiac loses its way at times, resulting in a few throwaways songs.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #93 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:30:41 PM »

I accepted Kid A as a one-off experimental album which I did enjoy.

Amnesiac was worse in that it seemed experimental for the sake of it and some of the tracks are beyond awful.

( In My Opinion ).

Gadough · « **Reply #94 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on June 04, 2010, 06:55:28 AM

Paranoid Android

Probably my favorite alternative rock song of all time.

Wow, WTF was I smoking when I made this post? I don't even like Radiohead.

zxlkho · « **Reply #95 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:35:47 PM »

What? Paranoid Android might be their best song.

Gadough · « **Reply #96 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:37:04 PM »

I think what I should have said was:

"I like Paranoid Android. It's the only Radiohead song that doesn't put me to sleep."

That would have been more accurate. Why I called it my favorite alt rock song of all time, I have no idea.

mizzl · « **Reply #97 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:40:59 PM »

1) Videotape
2) How to Disappear Completely
3) Idioteque
4) Let Down
5) Fake Plastic Trees

Though it's actually pretty stupid to make a ranking for Radiohead songs, seeing as they're all amazingly brilliantly emotionally ingenious.

Oh, and

1. Kid A

~~

2. In Rainbows
3. OK Computer
4. Hail to the Thief
5. The Bends
6. The King of Limbs
7. Amnesiac
8. Lol

Zantera · « **Reply #98 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:41:42 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on August 31, 2011, 12:24:59 PM

I find it staggering how anyone could prefer Amnesiac over The Bends :/

The Bends is a solid album with few standout songs, Amnesiac is a great album with more standout songs.

zxlkho · « **Reply #99 on:** August 31, 2011, 01:42:57 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on August 31, 2011, 01:37:04 PM

I think what I should have said was:

"I like Paranoid Android. It's the only Radiohead song that doesn't put me to sleep."

That would have been more accurate. Why I called it my favorite alt rock song of all time, I have no idea.

Damnit Gadouche...

orcus116 · « **Reply #100 on:** August 31, 2011, 04:17:13 PM »

Quote from: Zantera on August 31, 2011, 01:41:42 PM

Quote from: Kotowboy on August 31, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
I find it staggering how anyone could prefer Amnesiac over The Bends :/

The Bends is a solid album with few standout songs, Amnesiac is a great album with more standout songs.

Like "Pyramid Song" and, uh, I guess that's it. I do like quite a bit of songs on there but calling them standout is a little over the top.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #101 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:12:07 PM »

My approximate Top 50 Radiohead songs. I haven't heard several of the copious b-sides. No songs from TKOL made it, but Codex would be like 57 or something.

1. Paranoid Android
2. The Bends
3. Street Spirit (Fade Out)
4. High and Dry
5. Let Down
6. Karma Police
7. Subterranean Homesick Alien
8. Exit Music (For a Film)
9. Just
10. Lucky
11. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
12. Climbing Up the Walls
13. I Might Be Wrong
14. How to Disappear Completely
15. Jigsaw Falling Into Place
16. Fake Plastic Trees
17. Airbag
18. A Punchup at a Wedding
19. There There
20. 2 + 2 = 5
21. Where I End and You Begin
22. Planet Telex
23. No Surprises
24. Reckoner
25. 15 Step
26. The Tourist
27. (Nice Dream)
28. Sit Down. Stand Up.
29. Pyramid Song
30. The Trickster
31. Sail to the Moon
32. Optimistic
33. Polyethylene (Parts 1 & 2)
34. Electioneering
35. Faust Arp
36. Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
37. Bones
38. A Wolf at the Door
39. You and Whose Army?
40. In Limbo
41. Like Spinning Plates
42. Everything in Its Right Place
43. Go to Sleep
44. Bullet Proof..I Wish I Was
45. All I Need
46. You
47. Palo Alto
48. Lewis (Mistreated)
49. Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong
50. Bodysnatchers

zxlkho · « **Reply #102 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:13:21 PM »

...You must have really hated TKoL...

Pols Voice · « **Reply #103 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:18:40 PM »

I don't hate it. All of the songs are alright, but they mostly don't stand out much. A 6 out of 10 album.

Zantera · « **Reply #104 on:** August 31, 2011, 11:44:52 PM »

Quote from: orcus116 on August 31, 2011, 04:17:13 PM

Like "Pyramid Song" and, uh, I guess that's it. I do like quite a bit of songs on there but calling them standout is a little over the top.

Well, to each his own I guess.
But songs that I just love on Amnesiac: Pyramid Song, Packed Like Sardines.., You and Whose Army?, I Might Be Wrong, Dollars and Cents and Like Spinning Plates.

Bends as I said is a great and solid rock-album, but I can't say that I care in particular for any of the songs more then the others, and overall I think OK Computer is a much better, more well-crafted rock-album.

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Author Topic: The Radiohead Thread v. Crushed Like a Bug in the Ground (Read 13178 times)