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bradleej
Posted: May 03, 2013 - 09:41
 
He's just kidding folks! This has to be a troll. Heh. Pretty funny. Three best albums ever.... That's pretty funny. Hahahaha
rdo wrote:
To clarify below...The three best albums ever:

1. OK Computer

2. The Bends.

3.  (who cares)     
     
(in case there is still any confusion, I do not mean the best Radiohead albums.  I mean the best albums, period.)

 



kingart
(Brooklyn NY)
Posted: May 03, 2013 - 09:17
 
 DaidyBoy wrote:
hear, hear.... 

rdo wrote:
To clarify below...The three best albums ever:

1. OK Computer

2. The Bends.

3.  (who cares)     
     
(in case there is still any confusion, I do not mean the best Radiohead albums.  I mean the best albums, period.)
 



 
Yeah, we got that. No confusion. I submit that, very possibly, these RH albums are some of the few albums you have ever HEARD. And you're obviously talking through at least three levels of bias and hyperbole. One can think of about 100 albums that could be considered for 3 best ever (if such reduction ad absurdum were even viable), and based on the RH cuts played on RP, OK Computer and The Bends are quite debatably not among them. 

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Apr 14, 2013 - 08:20
 
 Poacher wrote:
Radiophonics
 
No I was wrong. . . its Stereohead.

Poacher
(Brighton, UK)
Posted: Apr 02, 2013 - 05:53
 
Radiophonics

DaidyBoy
(Bristol, UK)
Posted: Apr 02, 2013 - 05:52
 
hear, hear.... 

rdo wrote:
To clarify below...The three best albums ever:

1. OK Computer

2. The Bends.

3.  (who cares)     
     
(in case there is still any confusion, I do not mean the best Radiohead albums.  I mean the best albums, period.)
 



Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 21:44
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Feb 10, 2013 - 13:04
 
To clarify below...The three best albums ever:

1. OK Computer

2. The Bends.

3.  (who cares)     
     
(in case there is still any confusion, I do not mean the best Radiohead albums.  I mean the best albums, period.)

oilydwarf
Posted: Jan 10, 2013 - 04:52
 
 which nick drake cd?!

myasma wrote:
I had made my way across Canada via the small roads, and eventually landed in a small record store in Toronto. I needed music, and I selected two CDs and took them to the counter. The guy who owned the store looked at each of them, and held them up, one at a time. "This one," he started, holding up a Nick Drake CD, "changed my life."

He put it down and picked up The Bends, and said, "This one will change yours." 
 



rdo
(DC)
Posted: Nov 27, 2012 - 18:13
 
 rlr511 wrote:

in order of amazing-ness (keeping in mind that their inherent qualities are likened to children in the same family, look similar but astonishingly different):

1. In Rainbows
2. Ok Computer
3. Amnesiac
4. Hail to the Thief
5. Kid A
6. Pablo Honey

But I love them all and can't wait to see them for my first time (out of 18 years of fan-ship) in DC in June!  YAY!!


 



What about the bends????????

oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.)
Posted: Nov 08, 2012 - 11:13
 
 myasma wrote:
I had made my way across Canada via the small roads, and eventually landed in a small record store in Toronto. I needed music, and I selected two CDs and took them to the counter. The guy who owned the store looked at each of them, and held them up, one at a time. "This one," he started, holding up a Nick Drake CD, "changed my life."

He put it down and picked up The Bends, and said, "This one will change yours." 
 
That was brilliant. I bet it did.

rlr511
(Philadelphia)
Posted: Nov 01, 2012 - 10:14
 
Agree!

myasma wrote:
I had made my way across Canada via the small roads, and eventually landed in a small record store in Toronto. I needed music, and I selected two CDs and took them to the counter. The guy who owned the store looked at each of them, and held them up, one at a time. "This one," he started, holding up a Nick Drake CD, "changed my life."

He put it down and picked up The Bends, and said, "This one will change yours." 
 



myasma
(Elk Grove CA)
Posted: Oct 27, 2012 - 09:45
 
I had made my way across Canada via the small roads, and eventually landed in a small record store in Toronto. I needed music, and I selected two CDs and took them to the counter. The guy who owned the store looked at each of them, and held them up, one at a time. "This one," he started, holding up a Nick Drake CD, "changed my life."

He put it down and picked up The Bends, and said, "This one will change yours." 

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Sep 06, 2012 - 12:49
 
thanks for playing the bends.

Jacob_Kalkan
(Sweden)
Posted: Jun 23, 2012 - 13:05
 
Why does he sound so sad?

neuticle
(fog fog fog)
Posted: May 22, 2012 - 17:28
 
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Radiohead Is the best. "Black Star" is easily the 4th or 5th best song from their late-early period. Not quite as good as the 3 best tracks from their early-mid period but easily better almost everything from their early to late-late period.

I defy you to disagree since everyone who's anyone with an opinion about the greatest band of the late 20th Century - Early Aughts agrees.

 
Glad you approach music w/ an open mind. Not my fav band in the world.They're ok, just ok. Not everyone shares your opinion obviously. I'm born to defy..

Nadine
Posted: Apr 01, 2012 - 08:33
 
perfect album for a teen-age-drifter in soletary & quiet full moon nights in 95......this album will always have a special place in my heart. :o)

rlr511
(Philadelphia)
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 - 07:24
 
 rdo wrote:


This and OK Computer are the best albums of any band.
 
in order of amazing-ness (keeping in mind that their inherent qualities are likened to children in the same family, look similar but astonishingly different):

1. In Rainbows
2. Ok Computer
3. Amnesiac
4. Hail to the Thief
5. Kid A
6. Pablo Honey

But I love them all and can't wait to see them for my first time (out of 18 years of fan-ship) in DC in June!  YAY!!



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Feb 29, 2012 - 16:06
 
 Byronape wrote:

That's a lot of awesome, but that's ok.  Radiohead is awesome.
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Feb 17, 2012 - 13:15
 
Radiohead Is the best. "Black Star" is easily the 4th or 5th best song from their late-early period. Not quite as good as the 3 best tracks from their early-mid period but easily better almost everything from their early to late-late period.

I defy you to disagree since everyone who's anyone with an opinion about the greatest band of the late 20th Century - Early Aughts agrees.




palad1
(London UK. A froggie in exile.)
Posted: Sep 12, 2011 - 07:34
 
Bill, Zep then Radiohead... Are you trying to get all nostalgic about my student days?

AWESOME !

Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx)
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 22:49
 
 romeotuma wrote:


I think this song is awesome...  I think Thom has an awesome voice...  I think Radiohead's new album is awesome...  I think they have many awesome songs...

 
That's a lot of awesome, but that's ok.  Radiohead is awesome.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jul 23, 2011 - 11:02
 
 lemmoth wrote:

Its actually one of Thom's more subtle and sweet vocals.

 

I think this song is awesome...  I think Thom has an awesome voice...  I think Radiohead's new album is awesome...  I think they have many awesome songs...


black321
(Apogee)
Posted: May 09, 2011 - 07:43
 
 Dave_Mack wrote:
Good stuff.  Like hearing the bass way up in the mix.  They don't really do it that way these days.
 



they kinda forgot how to write a melody these days as well.

Asmith
Posted: Apr 19, 2011 - 15:29
 
PERFECT.

xtalman
(What dimension?)
Posted: Apr 19, 2011 - 15:26
 
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
Radiohead's best album. I dare you to disagree.
 
Not going to disagree but its not saying much IMHO.



Dave_Mack
(finally outtathere)
Posted: Apr 07, 2011 - 16:26
 
Good stuff.  Like hearing the bass way up in the mix.  They don't really do it that way these days.

Sloggydog
(UK)
Posted: Mar 19, 2011 - 03:16
 
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
Radiohead's best album. I dare you to disagree.
 
I rate it equal to Pablo Honey but after this they died (that's the kindest way i can look at it).

GuiltyFeat
(Ra'anana)
Posted: Mar 07, 2011 - 04:57
 
Radiohead's best album. I dare you to disagree.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Jan 03, 2011 - 13:58
 
 fredriley wrote:
 romeotuma wrote:
This song is good for the ears...
 
Earplugs are good for the ears when Thom Yorke starts his noise. I'd recommend foam expandable earplugs as they cut out pretty much everything, including irritating high-frequency whine.

 
Its actually one of Thom's more subtle and sweet vocals.


petrfas
Posted: Nov 01, 2010 - 07:13
 
fine mix from "Led Zeppelin - Hey Hey What Can I Do"

Boxman
Posted: Sep 30, 2010 - 18:34
 
Love this song, and in particular, this album.

"Black Star" always struck me as a kindred spirit of Stevie Wonder's "Blame It On The Sun," from "Talking Book," made some 20-plus years prior. 

johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Sep 30, 2010 - 15:53
 
I agree, "In Rainbows" is a masterpiece , as good as OK Computer.


 flatpicker wrote:


Sheesh!
I actually think their latest record is fantastic.
I can't stop listening to it.

 



flatpicker
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Jul 28, 2010 - 16:10
 
 miahfost wrote:
Why don't they make music like this anymore? Thom Yorke has to be so damn precious and obscure these days, its really tiresome.
 

Sheesh!
I actually think their latest record is fantastic.
I can't stop listening to it.


thaidirect
(Cambridge, MA)
Posted: Jul 28, 2010 - 16:09
 
YES! Good choice. I love the verse:

I keep falling over,
I keep passing out,
When I see a face like you.

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jun 07, 2010 - 02:57
 
 romeotuma wrote:
This song is good for the ears...
 
Earplugs are good for the ears when Thom Yorke starts his noise. I'd recommend foam expandable earplugs as they cut out pretty much everything, including irritating high-frequency whine.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 06, 2010 - 09:48
 


This song is good for the ears...

 

keller1
(In A Gadda Da Vida, Baby)
Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 06:33
 
 rez wrote:
Always liked the way this song reverses the cliche and has a fade-in.

 

It had already been done by everybody from Robin Trower to Traffic.


rez
Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 19:03
 
Always liked the way this song reverses the cliche and has a fade-in.


DrLex
(Belgium)
Posted: Aug 27, 2009 - 07:50
 
 AMH wrote:
I'm really curious to know what RP listeners would rate this entire album. Wouldn't that be a fun feature for the entire site, for each song you could rate the album too.
 
That would bring the RP site closer to an online version of iTunes, but it would be a nice feature nevertheless

And for your curiosity, I would rate this album a 9. It's difficult to rate because compared to some other bands' albums which I also rate 9, it would deserve a 10. But I find OK Computer just that bit more perfect that rating them both 10 would be unfair. Yes, my rating system is a huge convoluted mess.


rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jul 26, 2009 - 18:07
 
 AMH wrote:
I'm really curious to know what RP listeners would rate this entire album. Wouldn't that be a fun feature for the entire site, for each song you could rate the album too.
 

This and OK Computer are the best albums of any band.

robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 11:48
 
horstman wrote:

This is in my honest opinion the best Radiohead album. OK computer is very good as well, and Pablo Honey is very special. I have all their albums but I always come back to The Bends. It's timeless.

I'd rate it a 10 in my collection of albums. I'll get back to you on some of my other 10 albums. Right now the list of 10s includes:

Porcupine Tree : In Abstentia

David Bowie : Ziggy Stardust

Pink Floyd : Wish You Were Here

The Stone Roses

U2 : The unforgettable fire

U2 : The Joshua Tree

Genesis : The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

I'm sure there's more, but the kids really want to watch Star Trek NG (like right now, Daddy!)

Great list; I'd put Selling England by the Pound in there too. Deadwing too.


kalkin84
(Sol, planet 3)
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 11:47
 
great song, great album, great (if odd) band.

esweazey73
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 11:47
 
IMO — one of the top albums, ever! — and I don't even like Radiohead that much. I just appreciate the music, lyrics and the genius of the album.


lmic
(Sacramento, CA)
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 11:47
 
My favorite of their albums.

holborne
(New York)
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 - 11:45
 
 catnip wrote:
OK Computer was voted the best album ever made by Q Magazine in about 2000. I stopped my subscription shortly after, when I realised that the CD-buying public had the memory of an amnesiac goldfish and were no longer interested in music but lists about music which could then be ticked off imaginary boxes.

As far as I am concerned, Shayborg is right, this is their best album. And they are a more than decent band. But hold off the accolades, let's chew on this one for a while. Good albums mature like wine, stick in the mind and bring you back for more, and then again, and again...

Can we not have a 5 year moratorium before we decide an albums greatness? Maybe more?

 

Totally agree.

brownbrown
(Richmond, VA)
Posted: Jan 21, 2009 - 07:12
 
 bindi wrote:
I miss THIS Radiohead. . .
 
ditto.


horstman
(Syracuse, New York)
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 - 17:17
 
 AMH wrote:
I'm really curious to know what RP listeners would rate this entire album. Wouldn't that be a fun feature for the entire site, for each song you could rate the album too.
 
This is in my honest opinion the best Radiohead album. OK computer is very good as well, and Pablo Honey is very special. I have all their albums but I always come back to The Bends. It's timeless.

I'd rate it a 10 in my collection of albums. I'll get back to you on some of my other 10 albums. Right now the list of 10s includes:

Porcupine Tree : In Abstentia

David Bowie : Ziggy Stardust

Pink Floyd : Wish You Were Here

The Stone Roses

U2 : The unforgettable fire

U2 : The Joshua Tree

Genesis : The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

I'm sure there's more, but the kids really want to watch Star Trek NG (like right now, Daddy!)



bindi
(North Carolina)
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 - 14:57
 
I miss THIS Radiohead. . .

kalkin84
(Sol, planet 3)
Posted: Nov 15, 2008 - 14:47
 
10 -> 15

catnip
(out there)
Posted: Oct 18, 2008 - 14:31
 
OK Computer was voted the best album ever made by Q Magazine in about 2000. I stopped my subscription shortly after, when I realised that the CD-buying public had the memory of an amnesiac goldfish and were no longer interested in music but lists about music which could then be ticked off imaginary boxes.

As far as I am concerned, Shayborg is right, this is their best album. And they are a more than decent band. But hold off the accolades, let's chew on this one for a while. Good albums mature like wine, stick in the mind and bring you back for more, and then again, and again...

Can we not have a 5 year moratorium before we decide an albums greatness? Maybe more?

(I will be waiting for votes for Spiritualised, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space, and Lou Reed's New York, but don't expect to get a lot  of support...)

shayborg wrote:
The Bends was Radiohead's best album in my book, regardless of what Pitchfork and friends would have us believe.