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Radiohead - The King of Limbs (v. New Thom Yorke solo album out!)

Started by Zantera, July 23, 2009, 10:02:18 AM

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KevShmev

I disagree, orcus.  Like Zantera said, a lot of stuff the other guys do is rather subtle, but is almost always there.  You cannot ignore the bass many cool bass lines on this album.  Or the understated, yet highly effective, guitar lines in songs like "Little by Little," "Morning Mr Magpie" or even "Give Up the Ghost."  Just because a lot of what the others do isn't in your face, or as in your face as some of the stuff Yorke is doing, doesn't mean that it isn't there, or that their input was nil.  

orcus116

Oh I agree that they contributed, as Ed O'Brien was even quoted as saying they work more as a collective nowadays, I just don't think it makes for very compelling music to my ears.

KevShmev

Well, if you don't like it, that is fine, but I just think all but calling it a Thom Yorke solo album is doing a disservice to the rest of the band.  Ya know? :)

Ravenheart

Eh, I don't think how much input each member had is really relevant to the quality of the album. If it's good, it's good, regardless of the circumstances that surrounded it during recording.

Also, how would you guys rank the songs on the album? Mine would be something like this:

Codex
Give up the Ghost
Lotus Flower
Bloom
Little by Little
Separator
Morning Mr Magpie
Feral

I'm digging all of the tracks, though. I listened to them all today while running, and it was great.

jag66

lotus flower
codex
separator
bloom
give up the ghost
magpie
little by little
feral

and yes, there's some ace base lines on this album! (bloom, lotus flower etc)

TheVoxyn

I like Codex and Lotus Flower the most. Although I don't dislike any tracks and am loving the album as a whole.

Scard

Morning Mr. Magpie
Lotus Flower
Separator
Bloom
Little By Little
Codex
Give Up the Ghost
Feral

Zantera

It's too early to say, but something like this:

Codex
Lotus Flower
Little by Little
Separator
Bloom
Morning Mr.Magpie
Give up the Ghost
Feral

This will obviously change, have only listened to the album 4-5 times or something, and not for a few days now. (trying not to overplay it)  :hat

TheVoxyn



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jag66

Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 03:33:53 AM
Quote from: jag66 on February 23, 2011, 03:30:06 AM
Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 02:24:37 AM
I just cannot stop listening to True Love Waits.

the I might be wrong version?
Yep.

Presume i'm allowed to give out a link to a live version? anyway there's another version here with a keyboard in the background, pretty good also.
https://www.megaupload.com/?d=WL5JX38U

TheVoxyn

Thanks, will download it asap. From which album (or bootleg) is it?

I have a live vinyl here but it doesn't include True Love Waits :(.

jag66

Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 03:45:57 AM
Thanks, will download it asap. From which album (or bootleg) is it?

I have a live vinyl here but it doesn't include True Love Waits :(.

It might be the same as this one (way back in '95!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0VaD_yoqIE

TheVoxyn

Yea, it's the same one.

Just listened to it, it's pretty cool - thanks. Wish we had a studio version though.

KevShmev


Marvellous G

Am I the only one who (so far) wouldn't put Paranoid Android anywhere near my favourite Radiohead songs at all?

Incidentally, my top 2 at the minute are probably Jigsaw Falling Into Place and Let Down.

Zantera

I'm not sure if any of the songs on OK Computer would make it to my top10 Radiohead-songs.
Not to be controversial, It's a good album, but there are just too many fantastic songs from the other albums.  :hat

skydivingninja

Quote from: Marvellous G on February 23, 2011, 10:30:28 AM
Am I the only one who (so far) wouldn't put Paranoid Android anywhere near my favourite Radiohead songs at all?

Incidentally, my top 2 at the minute are probably Jigsaw Falling Into Place and Let Down.

Its probably in my top ten.  Subterranean Homesick Alien, Let Down and No Surprises might be up there too.  Man a Radiohead top ten would be really hard to put together, especially when I haven't heard all the B sides yet.

Speaking of B-Sides do they still sell the In Rainbows bonus disk anywhere?

TheVoxyn

You can buy a download on the Radiohead site, not sure about physical editions. I think they were only in the deluxe boxset thingie.

skydivingninja

I might have to check that out.  I've heard nothing but good things.

Marvellous G

I listened to it last night, it wasn't as immediately appealing as In Rainbows itself, but I can tell it's got good room to grow. Still, I heart In Rainbows so much that more of it can only be a good thing.

TheVoxyn

I don't think I've ever been as obsessed with a band. I'm only listening to other things because I'm scared I'll get sick of Radiohead this way (still getting 250+ plays this week...).

Why did I only discover this band a few months ago? I find it hard to choose a favourite artist nowadays but Radiohead is definitely a contender.

KevShmev

"Let Down" is still THE song that got me into Radiohead.  I remembering borrowing OK Computer from my brother in the summer of '05, and four songs in, I was thinking it sounded pretty good.  Then "Let Down" came on, and I was blown away.  And the rest is history. :hefdaddy :hefdaddy

As for "Paranoid Android," I definitely think it is one of their best songs.  Yes, they have dozens of great songs, but not many top that one. 

And the bonus disc of In Rainbows is a must-have for any RH fan. :)


Marvellous G

Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 12:14:05 PM
I don't think I've ever been as obsessed with a band. I'm only listening to other things because I'm scared I'll get sick of Radiohead this way (still getting 250+ plays this week...).

Why did I only discover this band a few months ago? I find it hard to choose a favourite artist nowadays but Radiohead is definitely a contender.

I echo these sentiments, and it's only been two weeks or so for me.  :lol I'd better not burn out on them.

TheVoxyn

Quote from: Marvellous G on February 23, 2011, 12:36:14 PM
Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 12:14:05 PM
I don't think I've ever been as obsessed with a band. I'm only listening to other things because I'm scared I'll get sick of Radiohead this way (still getting 250+ plays this week...).

Why did I only discover this band a few months ago? I find it hard to choose a favourite artist nowadays but Radiohead is definitely a contender.

I echo these sentiments, and it's only been two weeks or so for me.  :lol I'd better not burn out on them.
I know exactly were you are :p. You won't be burned out for another two months if it goes like I did :p.

Marvellous G

 :lol That's a relief then, I've got about 8 of their songs constantly stuck in my head all the time.

Weird Fishes/Arpeggi currently owns me.

TheVoxyn

For me the main track was idioteque. I listened (and still do) to it a couple of times per day and I still love it.

Zantera

I didn't really have a track that clicked more then the rest, 15 Step perhaps.
Overall I played In Rainbows for several times, and it clicked eventually. :)
Now it's my favorite, but it was my entry to the band, so it kinda took some time to adjust.
It's still a bit surprising to see people rank OK Computer and The Bends so high, (don't get me wrong, I love them both), but I guess it's because I prefer Kid A/Amnesiac to that combo.

TheVoxyn

Because OK Computer is amazing. I love everything, from the atmosphere to the subject and listening to it seems to speed up time - it feels way shorter because of the awesomeness. I really do not get bored with the album whilst most other albums have a few tracks that are kinda meh. Kid A would be my second favourite though.

Maybe it's time to switch avatar again. I changed it to Jónsi when I was addicted to that music, so maybe it's Radiohead-avatar time.


edit: Jonsi avatar with In Rainbows sig fits pretty well. Cool.

Marvellous G

I didn't like OK Computer a huge amount until my fifth or so listen, whereas Kid A clicked on listen one (which seems so bizarre, I'd have thought it would have been the hardest to get into) and In Rainbows clicked all in one wonderful moment at the beginning of my third listen when the guitar started in 15 Step. I do love OKC now, but as I say, I've only been properly into the band for 2 weeks so far, so I'll have to give them all some time to age, or not, on me.

TheVoxyn

I still don't get how I managed to avoid one of the most well-known bands on earth for so long. Especially considering how good they are.

antigoon

I gave In Rainbows my full attention with some nice headphones last night. Wow.

DarkLord_Lalinc

Quote from: antigoon on February 23, 2011, 02:42:55 PM
I gave In Rainbows my full attention with some nice headphones last night. Wow.

Amazing. I recall listening 15 step and being hooked. I still love that song.

Marvellous G

Quote from: TheVoxyn on February 23, 2011, 02:38:47 PM
I still don't get how I managed to avoid one of the most well-known bands on earth for so long. Especially considering how good they are.

I sort of deliberately avoided liking them because I knew what kind of a pretentious reputation they had. How this meant I got into PT before them, I don't know.  :lol