Truly Amazing (Radiohead in general)

Member Name: veryhairymonkey

Product:	Radiohead in general
Date:	23/12/00 (70 review reads)
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Advantages: brilliant lyrics, great videos

Disadvantages: disliked by large sections of the media and critics, usually unjustly.

Radiohead definately are one of the most talented and influential bands of the 90's, ranking, in my opinion, up there with Nirvana, Gun's 'n' Roses and (although I'll probably get slagged for this) Oasis for brilliance. I own The Bends and OK Computer and both are works of art full of breathtaking songs such as Just, Street Spirit, Lucky, Exit Music (for a film) and of course, the almighty Paranoid Android.

Thom Yorke is one of the best lyricists and vocalists for a long time and the way he performs the songs is unmistakably unique. Every Radiohead song I have heard has been a joy to listen to and although I have not heard Pablo Honey I'm sure it will be just as good as the others.
As for Kid A, I'm not sure what to make of all the criticism of it. Some of my friends hate it but others love it. I guess i will just have to listen to it myself and find out.

Another great thing about Radiohead is they always have very entertaining videos for their songs such as Just, Street Spirit and (the classic) Paranoid Android.

It bemuses me when I hear people (usually fans of crappy dance or pop music) say that Radiohead songs are just depressing and boring. I find it completely the opposite, and listening to such great musical masterpieces lifts me right up.

Radiohead are probably the second most influential band of the 90's, just behind Nirvana and a lot of new talent is coming through recently such as JJ72 and Muse, whom I have both been very impressed with, and have both got quite strong Radiohead-esque influences in their music.

I look forward with anticipation to hearing Pablo Honey, Kid A and the new album soon to be released.

I have now heard Kid A and have so far decided that it is good, I just don't know how good yet. Maybe when I've listened to it 20 times I'll fully understand it's supposed brilliance. It contains some very good songs such as "Everything...&q
uot;, "Treefingers" and "Idioteque" and others. My advice to anyone who hasn't heard it is to not be influenced by what others have told you of it, but to listen to it with an open mind and make your own conclusions about it.

It probably will not appeal to people who are not already radiohead fans but don't let that put you off and give it a listen (or ten), it might introduce you to the best band around.

Now I also own Pablo Honey and although it is not as brilliant as the Bends or OK computer it is a good album with some high quality songs, the most famous of which is Creep. It is a lot more 'rocky' than the other three albums and although the band themselves dislike it now I think it is some great work from a very talented band.

I recommend anyone who likes Radiohead but has not heard their debut album to buy it and any others, since they are all excellent.

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