JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Listening to Identikit on good speakers, sounds like there's vocal popping in the verses. Weird to hear in this day and age
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Radiohead - A Moon Shaped Pool |OT| A Moon Shaped Poo
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ElectricBlanketFire
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My wife's (causal fan) favorite song off the new album is "Glass Eyes."
And that's why I love her.
And that's why I love her.
Present tense based on the 'lost' thing?
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Is the legend that is Deamer going on tour with them again?
It was meant more tongue-in-cheek, but okay. I don't think lists are discourse, they're more for whoever posted them than actually promoting any kind of decent discussion. Then again, talking about the pros and cons of posting lists isn't much better
Heheh!
From the videos of Ful Stop I've seen it does sound heavier, but when the second beat comes in (the one with the snare rim), it seems to dial the 'propulsion' back a bit. Might be I can't hear the bass drum or whatever usually drives it because of the audio quality. I dunno, it seems more stop/start than the recorded version.
It was meant more tongue-in-cheek, but okay. I don't think lists are discourse, they're more for whoever posted them than actually promoting any kind of decent discussion. Then again, talking about the pros and cons of posting lists isn't much better
Heheh!
From the videos of Ful Stop I've seen it does sound heavier, but when the second beat comes in (the one with the snare rim), it seems to dial the 'propulsion' back a bit. Might be I can't hear the bass drum or whatever usually drives it because of the audio quality. I dunno, it seems more stop/start than the recorded version.
Deamer is confirmed to be playing with Radiohead during this tour.
This is the best version of Ful Stop imo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qau0irqY3GU
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Another one:
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Ah, magic!
You see, that's what I'm talking about. Like, it's good, but in terms of percussion I much prefer the simpler motorik drumming that the studio version has. That second beat on the live video pulls the whole thing back. Studio version just drives, you know?
That's awesome.
I dunno, I feel the second set of drums add to the beat and make it more propulsive. Different strokes and all that.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
For sure.
Oh shit, could they finally be releasing Burn the Wi-- oh wait.
uncelestial
Member
A more interesting list to me would be an "eras" list -- one that takes into account their output around a general time, which would boost TKOL up, as the b-sides and "From the Basement" session were great.
I don't think anyone needs to include Pablo Honey on any lists any more, either. It's always last. It wasn't as good as their later stuff. Everyone gets it.
Radiohead eras ranked:
1. OK Computer era - B-Sides such as "A Reminder," "Lull," "Melatonin," "Meeting in the Aisle," the legendary performance at Glastonbury '97, as well as the chilling and intimate documentary "Meeting People is Easy..." And that's all besides the amazing album itself, which enjoys a 10.0 on Pitchfork, so many "best album awards" it's insane, and was zeitgeist-shifting in the rock music world. The album that started the "modern Radiohead" era and when they finally got to reintroduce themselves as something beyond the "Creep" band.
2. Kid A / Amnesiac era - Their shift into more electronic-infused soundscapes and towards more chilly, down-tempo music was incredibly fertile, with two official albums issued and a full third album's worth of incredible b-sides like "Worrywort," "Fog," and "Cuttooth." And the great live album, "I Might Be Wrong," which still has (as far as I'm concerned) the best version of Idioteque they ever did. Live shows in this era have some of their best setlists and energy levels, and Kid A was again a hallmark in rock music history, as well as the album that drew the worst sentence ever written about music out of Pitchfork writer Brent DiCrescenzo: "The experience and emotions tied to listening to Kid A are like witnessing the stillborn birth of a child while simultaneously having the opportunity to see her play in the afterlife on Imax."
3. In Rainbows era - Most notable for the interesting way it was self-released, as well as capturing the sound of Radiohead returning to excellent songwriting (perhaps after over-indulging themselves with electronic experimentation), In Rainbows was a bit of an instant classic, as the entire internet was able to hear it for free if they wished, and the music was so great. The deluxe edition's second disc was uneven but had some great moments such as "4 Minute Warning" and "Up on the Ladder," and the From the Basement session was untouchable, in particular the jaw dropping perfomance of "Nude."
4. A Moon Shaped Pool era - This is where this album lies for me right now. It's too early to say how it's all going to play out, but Radiohead have delivered a gorgeous album that and shown yet another growth in their sound -- one that combines their love for atmospheric "rock" songs, electronic elements, and the new twist: Jonny Greenwood's growing and singularly unique voice as an orchestral composer. Once again bringing the incredible second drummer from Portishead to fill out the sound in live shows, and booking fewer of them (ostensibly to bring an orchestral accompanyment to realize the sound of the new songs), it seems all but assured that the setlists they are about to perform will draw from one of the best catalogs of music ever produced, and perform newly released music that virtually no other band is capable of realizing.
5. The King of Limbs era - When you add up the excellent non-album material such as "Supercollider" and "Staircase," an excellent tour that featured Portishead's drummer adding wonderful new textures to their live soundscape and amazing setlists, and a From the Basement session that showed Radiohead rounding out the perhaps overly-spare sound of the namesake album's recordings, it wasn't all bad in the TKOL era. It all hinged on an album that couldn't help being a bit disappointing, after the long wait. But the music was still often transcendent, especially if you upgrade your mixtapes/playlists from this period to feature the far more realized From the Basement version of "Bloom," which I think was the best clue as to what Radiohead was hoping this era would sound like: a jangly, jazzy, and soulful affair with driving electronic rhythm accompaniment.
6. HTTT era
7. Bends era
I don't think anyone needs to include Pablo Honey on any lists any more, either. It's always last. It wasn't as good as their later stuff. Everyone gets it.
Radiohead eras ranked:
1. OK Computer era - B-Sides such as "A Reminder," "Lull," "Melatonin," "Meeting in the Aisle," the legendary performance at Glastonbury '97, as well as the chilling and intimate documentary "Meeting People is Easy..." And that's all besides the amazing album itself, which enjoys a 10.0 on Pitchfork, so many "best album awards" it's insane, and was zeitgeist-shifting in the rock music world. The album that started the "modern Radiohead" era and when they finally got to reintroduce themselves as something beyond the "Creep" band.
2. Kid A / Amnesiac era - Their shift into more electronic-infused soundscapes and towards more chilly, down-tempo music was incredibly fertile, with two official albums issued and a full third album's worth of incredible b-sides like "Worrywort," "Fog," and "Cuttooth." And the great live album, "I Might Be Wrong," which still has (as far as I'm concerned) the best version of Idioteque they ever did. Live shows in this era have some of their best setlists and energy levels, and Kid A was again a hallmark in rock music history, as well as the album that drew the worst sentence ever written about music out of Pitchfork writer Brent DiCrescenzo: "The experience and emotions tied to listening to Kid A are like witnessing the stillborn birth of a child while simultaneously having the opportunity to see her play in the afterlife on Imax."
3. In Rainbows era - Most notable for the interesting way it was self-released, as well as capturing the sound of Radiohead returning to excellent songwriting (perhaps after over-indulging themselves with electronic experimentation), In Rainbows was a bit of an instant classic, as the entire internet was able to hear it for free if they wished, and the music was so great. The deluxe edition's second disc was uneven but had some great moments such as "4 Minute Warning" and "Up on the Ladder," and the From the Basement session was untouchable, in particular the jaw dropping perfomance of "Nude."
4. A Moon Shaped Pool era - This is where this album lies for me right now. It's too early to say how it's all going to play out, but Radiohead have delivered a gorgeous album that and shown yet another growth in their sound -- one that combines their love for atmospheric "rock" songs, electronic elements, and the new twist: Jonny Greenwood's growing and singularly unique voice as an orchestral composer. Once again bringing the incredible second drummer from Portishead to fill out the sound in live shows, and booking fewer of them (ostensibly to bring an orchestral accompanyment to realize the sound of the new songs), it seems all but assured that the setlists they are about to perform will draw from one of the best catalogs of music ever produced, and perform newly released music that virtually no other band is capable of realizing.
5. The King of Limbs era - When you add up the excellent non-album material such as "Supercollider" and "Staircase," an excellent tour that featured Portishead's drummer adding wonderful new textures to their live soundscape and amazing setlists, and a From the Basement session that showed Radiohead rounding out the perhaps overly-spare sound of the namesake album's recordings, it wasn't all bad in the TKOL era. It all hinged on an album that couldn't help being a bit disappointing, after the long wait. But the music was still often transcendent, especially if you upgrade your mixtapes/playlists from this period to feature the far more realized From the Basement version of "Bloom," which I think was the best clue as to what Radiohead was hoping this era would sound like: a jangly, jazzy, and soulful affair with driving electronic rhythm accompaniment.
6. HTTT era
7. Bends era
Pictures have been posted here for the new music video:
https://www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/4jxolq/update_on_new_music_video_pictures_too/
https://www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/4jxolq/update_on_new_music_video_pictures_too/
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
He is happy to serve.
JehutyRunner
Banned
Some were speculating when the deluxe edition was announced alongside the launch of the album that Spectre was one of them.
But considering that's getting a standalone vinyl release with Burn the Witch, not so sure anymore.
thequickandthedead
Member
Apparently London tickets are being re-sold for over £500. Wow.
When was the last time Radiohead played in London?
When was the last time Radiohead played in London?
JehutyRunner
Banned
October 2012. I know because I was at the second of their two shows at The O2.
Well, I bit the bullet and bought a pair of MSG tickets off Stubhub. I know there's a good chance prices might come down... but the album is out (which sent prices back up again after they had started falling) and the tour is starting soon, so I assumed there's a good chance they might not come down much at all, too. And not living in NY, I can't exactly wait til the day of the show or just before it to make the trip down.
Fuck scalpers...but you know, Radiohead is my favorite band, I've never seen them, and there are only going to be so many opportunities left to see them. So if this is the only way to get tickets, with no guarantee that demand will drop off in the next 2 months, so be it.
Fuck scalpers...but you know, Radiohead is my favorite band, I've never seen them, and there are only going to be so many opportunities left to see them. So if this is the only way to get tickets, with no guarantee that demand will drop off in the next 2 months, so be it.
Moz La Punk
Member
Ill be seeing them saturday in amsterdam. Hype!!
They tour with an orcestra already or no?
They tour with an orcestra already or no?
Davey Cakes
Member
My favorite tracks are still:
Burn the Witch
Decks Dark
Ful Stop
That said, Identikit is really fun to listen to and Glass Eyes is just beautiful.
I just like how this album has such a "fresh" and "new" sound. As much as I like music through the eras, it's nice to hear something come out that really feels like it's from 2016, even if it's clearly inspired. That's what's great about Radiohead I guess; they know how to keep it a bit modern.
Another interesting thing about this album is how it seems very polished, calculated, and electronic in parts, but also really organic in others, and combines the two really well. The whole package is just really well put together.
Burn the Witch
Decks Dark
Ful Stop
That said, Identikit is really fun to listen to and Glass Eyes is just beautiful.
I just like how this album has such a "fresh" and "new" sound. As much as I like music through the eras, it's nice to hear something come out that really feels like it's from 2016, even if it's clearly inspired. That's what's great about Radiohead I guess; they know how to keep it a bit modern.
Another interesting thing about this album is how it seems very polished, calculated, and electronic in parts, but also really organic in others, and combines the two really well. The whole package is just really well put together.
They're checking names at the venue, only if your name is on the ticket or you are with the person who's name is on it you can get inside.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Been listening to KoL, it's growing on me. I don't see why people call this a disappointing album, starting to love it.
I also made that b side playlist on spotify and there are so many good ones from The Bends era. Maquiladora, Killer Cars, Talk Show Host, Banana co, India Rubber... All great stuff.
I also made that b side playlist on spotify and there are so many good ones from The Bends era. Maquiladora, Killer Cars, Talk Show Host, Banana co, India Rubber... All great stuff.
Citizen_Insane
Member
https://www.google.fr/maps/@43.6774...4!1sTXDFGUef1YmehtHYBUxdkw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
This is where it was taken.
Looking good! I'll probably have to do the same.
thequickandthedead
Member
Ah cool. Here's hoping they play some shows in London next year.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
thequickandthedead
Member
If they're buying on StubHub you can get a refund. But if you're buying them off a reseller without some kind of policy like that in place...then yeah, basically.
That, or they arrange to meet with the reseller at the venue, who leads them into the show and then leaves or something.
Jack Remington
Banned
If I am in a very specific mood, Amnesiac is amazing. If I'm not in that mood, it's their worst album for me. No other album is really like this.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
hnnnnnng any gaffers going to tonights(?) show
I think Daydreaming is still my favorite song on the album. Definitely the one that gets me every damn time.
Reminds me of how Portishead's The Rip grew on me
I think Daydreaming is still my favorite song on the album. Definitely the one that gets me every damn time.
Reminds me of how Portishead's The Rip grew on me
Yeah I'll be there. Can't wait!
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Not sure if posted already but interesting read about the albums studio/writing process
http://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/just-playing-in-a-room-with-friends/
Enjoy! we're gonna need details!
i'll be scourging YouTube for videos.
http://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/public/just-playing-in-a-room-with-friends/
Enjoy! we're gonna need details!
i'll be scourging YouTube for videos.
Judging the leaked pics of the stage set-up it's not likely. Maybe a few strings but certainly not a whole orchestra. And well considering the venues they play it wasn't very likely anyways.
OMG OMG just bought a ticket for tonight's show !!!!!
I'm so happy! Saw a twitter post posted 30 minutes before that they had 20 tickets available, immediately checked for tickets a couple of times but it was sold out already, then 5 minutes later after getting something to eat I check again and I get the message that I had a ticket!!
I'm so happy! Saw a twitter post posted 30 minutes before that they had 20 tickets available, immediately checked for tickets a couple of times but it was sold out already, then 5 minutes later after getting something to eat I check again and I get the message that I had a ticket!!
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
My favorite song off the new one. Nice!
EdibleExplosives
Member
I don't think that's a new music video, but likely one of the artist 'vignettes'. I might be wrong.
Pitchfork is gonna be wrong just like usual...
Music doesn't really come in amounts.
While we're here
Radiohead - The Rip (Portishead Cover)
Loving the new album. Can't pick any favourite song, as bits of most of them get stuck in my head at different points in the day. Lyrically I find Identikit annoying but the guitar work is awesome and that makes up for it.
Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
I nearly spat my coffee out at this.