awesome! glad you enjoyed it!

 

Thanks! :D

found this article on atease:

http://uk.music.ign.com/articles/965/965634p1.html

 

#7. Amnesiac

 

Released in 2001, Amnesiac was recorded during the same sessions as the generally favored Kid A. Because of this some fans have come to regard it as an album of "b-sides," even though the band insists it should be viewed as a stand-alone release.

 

Like Kid A, Amnesiac is a sonic collage made up of electronic, ambient, jazz and classical influences. But there are distinct differences in the lyrical content. "Something traumatic is happening in Kid A," singer Thom Yorke explains. "This is looking back at it, trying to piece together what has happened."

 

The piano-driven "Pyramid Song" was the lead-off single, except in the U.S. where the electronic sounding "I Might Be Wrong" was released first. Other standout tracks are "Knives Out," and "Like Spinning Plates."

 

When the "worst" album on a band's list is Grammy-nominated (for Best Alternative Album), you know you're dealing with an incredibly talented group.

 

 

 

 

 

#6. Kid A

 

Radiohead's fourth album, Kid A, was a surprise to fans that were expecting a more rock-oriented sound from the band they'd grown to love. With its glitch and ambient-inspired vibe, Kid A was a dramatic departure from OK Computer and The Bends.

 

There may have been misgivings about the new sonic direction among fans, but that didn't stop them from listening. Kid A was the first Radiohead record to hit number one in the States -- in spite of the fact that no official singles were released. It also reached the top spot in the UK, Canada, France, Ireland, and New Zealand.

 

Lyrically, Yorke and company drew inspiration for their politically charged lyrics from the work of anti-globalization author Naomi Kline. In fact, they initially considered calling the album No Logo, after one of Kline's best-selling books.

 

"Idioteque" remains a fan favorite, especially at live shows. "The National Anthem," "Optimistic," "How to Disappear Completely," and "Motion Picture Soundtrack" are the best of the rest.

 

#5. Pablo Honey

 

Pablo Honey, released in early 1993, is Radiohead's first full-length studio album. Is it a classic? Yes. But when you consider that Radiohead would become one of the most innovative bands of the decade, Pablo Honey feels somewhat conventional. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however.

 

The band's early sound was decidedly grunge-ish, and they in fact shared many influences with grunge sensation Nirvana. The dark, depressing lyrics of "Creep," the band's first single, also prompted industry observers and fans to draw parallels between the two acts. It's no surprise that Radiohead were sometimes referred to as the "British Nirvana."

 

But a closer listen to Pablo Honey reveals a band with a more complex set of stylistic textures. "Stop Whispering," for instance, sounds like a song U2 could have made -- it's actually a tribute to the Pixies.

 

While "Creep" was a huge hit for the Radiohead, and is the song largely responsible for their rise to global recognition, it's not so much representative of their body of work. Nor does the convention of naming their album after a Jerky Boys prank seem to fit with Radiohead's evolved artistic sensibilities. But every great band has to start somewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

#4. The Bends

 

Talk about avoiding the sophomore slump! The Bends, while not a massive commercial success upon release, was a significant step up from the solid musical foundation the group had laid with Pablo Honey.

 

On The Bends, the band's flavor turned from straight-up post-grunge to more alternative and art rock. Musically, this meant more keyboards, and more abrasive guitar tracks.

 

Thematically, Yorke began to look outside himself for inspiration. While there's still much personal angst on the record (on "My Iron Lung" in particular), there are glimpses of the political and social ideals that would become a major theme for the band (see "Fake Plastic Trees").

 

"Street Spirit (Fade Out)," "High and Dry," along with the aforementioned tracks, are still frequently cited as favorite Radiohead songs.

 

 

 

 

 

#3. Hail to the Thief

 

With 2003's Hail to the Thief Radiohead proved yet again that they're one of the most innovative bands in rock. Perfecting their stylings considerably, the group successfully meshed Yorke's ambling, neo-noodling with genuine pop hooks.

 

It's as if Radiohead took everything they learned on their two previous outings (Kid A and Amnesiac) and combined that wanderlust with the more readily accessible aesthetics of their first two albums (Pablo Honey and The Bends).

 

While Yorke persistently refuses to characterize his songwriting in strictly political terms, it's evident that the album emerged at a time when he was consumed with tumultuous current events -- primarily the wars in the Middle East. Yorke's writing was also influenced, he has explained, by the birth of his son.

 

"A Punchup at a Wedding," "2 + 2 = 5," "Where I End You Begin," and "Got to Sleep" are all in a virtual tie for best song. Wait! Maybe it's "A Wolf at the Door." Hmmm. You get the idea... It's all good.

 

#2. In Rainbows

 

Upon a cursory listen Radiohead's seventh studio effort might sound like a simple continuation of Hail the Thief and Thom Yorke's solo venture The Eraser. It's not as dramatic a step forward for the band as their prior recording, but a little quality time with 2007's In Rainbows will reveal that there's musical genius at work that elevates the material ever so slightly.

 

The songs are stripped down, relying predominantly on Jonny Greenwood and Ed O'Brien's lackadaisical guitar tangents, often delivered in shimmering tones that are rife with warm, fuzzy melancholy. Of course at the forefront is Yorke's unmistakable croon, delivering a plaintive wail that is both heartwarming and detached. Then there's the syncopated rhythmical surges of Phil Selway and the loping, fusion jazz inclined basslines of Colin Greenwood to consider, as well.

 

Thematically, In Rainbows saw Yorke return to a more personal style of songwriting -- he's sees many of the tracks as "seduction songs" -- a welcome reprieve from the heavier political vibe of his recent work.

 

"Jigsaw Falling into Place" and "Reckoner" have taken their rightful place in the upper echelon of Radiohead tunes.

 

 

 

 

 

#1. OK Computer

 

What serious rock fan doesn't own a copy of OK Computer? It's the album that changed the game in rock, especially of the Brit variety, when it debuted in 1997. And even now, over a dozen years after it was released, OK Computer still sounds somewhat current. That's largely because the record was so influential that artifacts of it can still be heard in rock music today. It set Radiohead apart from their stock alt-rock brethren, and plotted a course towards the experimental territory where the band would soon find themselves.

 

Radiohead pulled off a sweeping sonic makeover on OK Computer, blowing minds with complex song structures, sweeping melodic passages and impenetrably brooding lyrics. But through all the white noise, the disc also contained what remains Radiohead's best moments – "Karma Police," "Paranoid Android," and the delicate yet massive "No Surprises." In essence, the songs that still make us shiver.

 

The concepts of consumerism, politics, and social connection that Yorke had fiddled with previously became dominate here. But the message never overpowers the music. It thrives in it.

 

OK Computer was unanimously embraced by fans and critics. It's gone double platinum in the U.S., and triple platinum in the U.K. And is generally regarded by music aficionados as one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

 

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Now I understand that people have their own opinion on what their favorite/best radiohead album is, but to put Pablo Honey ahead of Kid A and Amnesiac... come on!

Wow, and I thought spelling it like "Johnny" was bad...

 

Sorry, I couldn't resist. :p

 

Ok, there is no problem :D

And sorry for my english, i know it`s terrible :P

^That IGN article is awful. PABLO HONEY above Kid A? I haven't listened to that much of Hail to the Thief yet (so maybe I can't judge?), but I can't imagine why they would put it above Kid A and The Bends. Ugh, what a messed up list. IGN is really bad for music from what I've read in that section.

 

Ok, there is no problem :D

And sorry for my english, i know it`s terrible :P

 

It's okay, I understand. Sorry about that. Was just joking around. :P

wow, pablo ahead of Kid A? that ain't right man...

^It's as if they just did that to be "different" or something... :confused:

Now I understand that people have their own opinion on what their favorite/best radiohead album is, but to put Pablo Honey ahead of Kid A and Amnesiac... come on!

 

I don't think that the article should be based off of too much personal opinion... It should be which albums are the best in general.

Article about Stanley Donwood in the Independent today.

 

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/the-dark-art-of-radiohead-1653241.html

pablo honey above kid a and amnesiac?

what kind of person says that?

pablo honey above kid a and amnesiac?

what kind of person says that?

 

people that think that Creep is their best song... which obviously it is :rolleyes:

creep is a classic radiohead song, but no more than that, I can give you away 20 radiohead songs better than that one, but I can't give you even one song more famous

creep is a classic radiohead song, but no more than that, I can give you away 20 radiohead songs better than that one, but I can't give you even one song more famous

yeah i guess that's true. still, i just can't see how someone can put pablo honey ahead of Kid A/Amnesiac

for me pablo is their worst album, it's not a good album

for me pablo is their worst album, it's not a good album

 

are there any songs that you like off of it?

 

The only ones that stand out for me are: Lurgee, Blow Out, You, Stop Whispering and Creep.

 

I sort of like Stop Whispering, but it'd be a lot better I think if it was the US Single version w/ the synth and all

That list is a joke!

I like blow out, creep and anyone can play guitar, well anyone can play guitar and you just a little

Anyone can play guitar I like the riff, but that's about it

I think it was just another album, a sort of punk album, well not exaclty, but like a regular rock album

see for me I don't really consider PH to be a Radiohead album. To me The Bends feels like their first real album, and PH was just an album to get in the spotlight. Like I consider PH to be the first and last On A Friday album

That list is a joke!

 

i was wondering what you thought of it especially since you love Kid A and Amnesiac so much

agreed completely, I think you described it perfectly

yeah that list is crap.

no, that list is creep :D

haha... all of us radiohead fans can be so corny sometimes

that aint true, then I'm a coldplay fan :D wait, that makes me worse :uhoh: