Oh, Radiohead lost a lot of fans because of Kid A.

I had a minor "What the f*ck?" moment myself when I first heard it.

But on the other hand, the band kept most fans hooked, and gained a whole different audience as well. I think they're even bigger now (in terms of 'fans' and 'respect') than 10 years ago when they were touring their most succesful album to date.

 

There are three types of Radiohead fans.

1) The ones that like just about everything they ever did (like me)

2) The ones that only like the old stuff (up to OK Computer)

3) The ones that only like the new stuff (everything since Kid A)

 

I know people belonging to all of these categories.

 

guilty of all three!!! :)

 

 

true afficianados of music can appreciate a band's growth, and thats the type of band radiohead is... they are always doing different things.... Kid A and Amnesiac are probably 2 of the most underrated albums they have put out. I actually love those 2 records.... haven't been dissapointed by anything they do yet....

 

as for Coldplay... they (IMO) are clearly the type of band that thrives on the road..... the problem with X&Y was the loooooooooooon break in between AROBTTH to that... It was a change in direction, not a bad thing... but poorly produced. (thats just me!!) I did enjoy some of the album, but overall.... I gave it a 5/10. (and I might be a little generous on that one...

 

 

my point is.... if you're a fan, don't fret... you'll appreciate your band no matter what. :)

That's not necessarily true, though, many Radiohead fans rank Kid A and Amnesiac higher than The Bends and OK Computer.

 

No but you said new radiohead fans. I think albums other than Kid A and Amnesiac are more easily accessible for new fans.