September 23, 201015 yr Old comments. I can see Radiohead influences in their really early work (pre AROBTTH at least) but I can't see any Radiohead influence from album 2 onwards. AROBTTH is just Coldplay's signature sound. That album doesn't sound influenced by anybody. Only influenced by themselves - which makes it an unbelievable album and by far their best. AROBTTH has some songs that sound pretty Radiohead influenced. In My Place for example sounds very similar to Radiohead's High and Dry. Even the album title ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' seems like a mini tribute to Radiohead's second album The Bends. The title ''The Bends'' is referring to the sickness deep sea divers experience when they rise up too fast. It's basically Decompression Sickness which according to wikipedia ''occurs when nitrogen bubbles in the blood lodge in certain parts of the body''. X&Y also has a few songs that are Radiohead influenced. Like the lyrics to Twisted Logic which are very similar to Radiohead's Electioneering. (found in OK Computer..the same album Martin mentions giving his left ball for) -TL- You go backwards but then you go forwards again You go backwards but then you go forwards You go backwards but then you go forwards again You go backwards but then you go forwards -Electioneering- When I go forwards you go backwards and somewhere we will meet. When I go forwards you go backwards and somewhere we will meet.
February 25, 201214 yr I think this quote also stands.. (Chris on Radiohead): "I always look at it like we're in a big musical high school and Radiohead are in the year above us and they still haven't come and sat with us at lunch." (I'm a new member by the way)
February 25, 201214 yr This is a dangerous post. But before I post it keep in mind I have every radiohead album. I understand Chris likes radiohead and Coldplay's super early stuff has some radiohead influence, but people take it way to far saying they're just radiohead knock offs. In my opinion they sound nothing like them. This is where my post gets dangerous. All radioheads albums sound the same in my opinion, the exception maybe being Pablo Honey, but even that is quite similar to their other work. They rarely ever change their emotional territory, and all their songs have the same "feel". Yes, I like radiohead, but I don't see why they are regarded as "sophisticated" and so highly above other bands. For me a band needs to make a notable change from album to album to be truly great, and in my personal view radiohead doesn't do that. Yes, they're good but they're regarded as perfect by so many people on here. Other bands are allowed to make mistakes but oh, not radiohead! Sorry for the rant, it just something that really gets to me. I like radiohead but their hardcore fans kind of ruin them for me sometimes. Just my opinion don't bash me.
February 25, 201214 yr This is a dangerous post. But before I post it keep in mind I have every radiohead album. All radioheads albums sound the same in my opinion, the exception maybe being Pablo Honey, but even that is quite similar to their other work. No atom of my body will ever physically believe that you can hold this opinion.
February 25, 201214 yr This is a dangerous post. But before I post it keep in mind I have every radiohead album. I understand Chris likes radiohead and Coldplay's super early stuff has some radiohead influence, but people take it way to far saying they're just radiohead knock offs. In my opinion they sound nothing like them. This is where my post gets dangerous. All radioheads albums sound the same in my opinion, the exception maybe being Pablo Honey, but even that is quite similar to their other work. They rarely ever change their emotional territory, and all their songs have the same "feel". Yes, I like radiohead, but I don't see why they are regarded as "sophisticated" and so highly above other bands. For me a band needs to make a notable change from album to album to be truly great, and in my personal view radiohead doesn't do that. Yes, they're good but they're regarded as perfect by so many people on here. Other bands are allowed to make mistakes but oh, not radiohead! Sorry for the rant, it just something that really gets to me. I like radiohead but their hardcore fans kind of ruin them for me sometimes. Just my opinion don't bash me. You're either lying, haven't heard all Radiohead albums (or even most of them) or you genuinely need your hearing tested.
February 25, 201214 yr I'm too lazy to read all the posts in this thread; but seriously, I don't get it: Radiohead and Coldplay are like comparing apples to skyscrapers. Nothing alike!!!!
February 25, 201214 yr Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head definitely sound like Radiohead had influenced them though. Parachutes in particular. It screams 'The Bends'.
February 25, 201214 yr You're either lying, haven't heard all Radiohead albums (or even most of them) or you genuinely need your hearing tested. Or that is just my honest opinion. I love the band, I just think most of there albums sound mostly the same....thats not nessisarilly a bad thing, they just p,ay it safe IMO.... No atom of my body will ever physically believe that you can hold this opinion. I don't understand what this post means...
February 25, 201214 yr I don't hear it. The Bends and AROBTTH are two of my most cherished albums. Just different. U2 I can hear definitely. Wait...maybe they are similar...The Bends + AROBTTH + The Unforgettable Fire = ME!
February 25, 201214 yr Or that is just my honest opinion. I love the band, I just think most of there albums sound mostly the same....thats not nessisarilly a bad thing, they just p,ay it safe IMO.... Sorry but I don't think it's opinion that Radiohead's albums do not all sound similar to one another. It is a fact that Kid A is a world apart from The Bends, or The King of Limbs is absolutely nothing like Hail to the Thief. You are actually wrong, don't pull the opinion excuse.
February 25, 201214 yr I'm not trying to argue here but I genuinely have a hard time believing you've hard most (if any) Radiohead albums since you've said that. Regardless of their quality, they aren't all the same at all and to say they play it safe is a laugh considering we're on a Coldplay site here.
February 25, 201214 yr Sorry but I don't think it's opinion that Radiohead's albums do not all sound similar to one another. It is a fact that Kid A is a world apart from The Bends, or The King of Limbs is absolutely nothing like Hail to the Thief. You are actually wrong, don't pull the opinion excuse. yeah, I should have gone ahead with the stronger claim as well. I defy everyone on this forum to listen to any three radiohead albums and tell me that they all 'sound the same', and thus that they are 'playing it safe' (In fact, I defy you to name three bands that change their sound MORE OFTEN). Not being a radiohead snob, just saying that, of all criticisms one could give, this is the least viable.
February 25, 201214 yr ^your not gonna change what I think I'm sorry. I would appreciate it if we ended it here. I knew this would happen when I posted....Please do not reply to this. Edit: sorry that was for twisted politik! Though I guess it applies to Tnspieler as well. I don't want argue.
February 25, 201214 yr It's ok like I said I have no intention of arguing about it, I just couldn't believe what you said about it lol
February 25, 201214 yr ^your not gonna change what I think I'm sorry. I would appreciate it if we ended it here. I knew this would happen when I posted....Please do not reply to this. Edit: sorry that was for twisted politik! Though I guess it applies to Tnspieler as well. I don't want argue. Haha, calm down. Disagreement is not the same as bashing. I respect your right to have and voice your opinion. And I hope you respect my right to be incredulous about what you said.
February 25, 201214 yr It's ok like I said I have no intention of arguing about it, I just couldn't believe what you said about it lol Okay cool:). A peaceful compromise! Haha, calm down. Disagreement is not the same as bashing. I respect your right to have and voice your opinion. And I hope you respect my right to be incredulous about what you said. Yeah, it's cool.
February 25, 201214 yr does a better picture exist ???? Thom is so charming he has charisma. we must also say that in this period Chris thought it was a supermodel and no more a singer, the devaluation. I will also hear what he is maintaining by his wife okay gag http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/400296/october-20-2011/chris-martin
February 25, 201214 yr Thom is so charming he has charisma. we must also say that in this period Chris thought it was a supermodel and no more a singer, the devaluation. I will also hear what he is maintaining by his wife okay gag http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/400296/october-20-2011/chris-martin This gag is okay.
February 25, 201214 yr but see The Universe fireworks through her eyes also okay :cheesy: :dazzled: It's so evil yet so seductive. Kill it and/or fuck it.
February 25, 201214 yr I know everyone will jump down my throat, but I really don't see the big deal about Radiohead. I think they're great, but I don't see why everyone treats them like the second coming of Christ.
February 26, 201214 yr I know everyone will jump down my throat, but I really don't see the big deal about Radiohead. I think they're great, but I don't see why everyone treats them like the second coming of Christ. *dives down throat*
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