New Radiohead

can't wait myself although i have just done a nice minidisc to cd transfer from mtv tonight now just design a cover and their is another cd for my radiohead collection

You mean then that it is good on the level of OK Computer not the disappearing up there own arse of their last couple of albums

Mine is burning through the doormat at home. Anyone see 'Later' on Friday? The band looked very tight and some great bass playing in particular.

I wish all the reviews of Radiohead I read would stop saying 'good, but not OK Computer'. They are clearly not trying to produce OK COmputer again!

Bruce

I got in and really like it on a first listen. Full of tunes and quite poppy relatively speaking.

Prefer the new Grandaddy though on a first listen

Matthew

On Sunday, June 8, 2003. alex95 from kent wrote:

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You mean then that it is good on the level of OK Computer not the disappearing up there own arse of their last couple of albums

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I think it's actually someone else who's disappearing up his own "arse".

Matthew,

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Prefer the new Grandaddy though on a first listen

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When did the new abum come out? I've been waiting a while for this.

Joe

Today in the UK -- might be different in the US but I think not. Its definitely a lot more fun than the Radiohead and arguably better as well so I doubt I'll get around to Radiohead again until much later this week.

Vuk was raving about it after hearing some kind of pre-release version. I think this was just to let me know how since moving to Toronto he hangs around with impossibly cool indie types and record company insiders

Matthew

Just given the new Grandaddy a listen myself, and it's good. Need to give it a few more listens before comparing it to the earlier stuff, but first impressions are favourable.

Have heard a fair bit of the new Radiohead (it seemed to be playing in every record shop I visited today) and I get the feeling they're mining a seam that's been well and truly dug. [Ducks]

-- Ian

I really cannot make up my mind about this album. Not quite as memorable 'song-based' stuff and not as interesting experimental tracks either. It has definite high points but overall seems a bit sterile.

Unlikely to be win many new converts to Radiohead. Does not seem to represent the progression/development that Kid A/Amnesiac was. An album for the brain rather than the heart-maybe I just need to concentrate more.

Finished the evening with The Bends. What a fine thing that remains.

Bruce

I was pleasantly surprised to find the full album was cut at 45rmp. The CD is really no comparison.

After a couple more listens I am coming to my usual conclusion about Radiohead. Its music to admire and respect but not really to enjoy and love.

Matthew

I've not got the album, but all the tracks I have heard (4 tracks) I think are average at best, so I think I'll give it a miss. I'm not a fan of Kid A and Amnesiac

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Originally posted by StuartA:
...the new blur leaves a warm, human, musical vibe in the soul.

Stu

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Well put. It's the first Blur album I have bought, and it's got a dead comfy feel to it already.

OK, so if you are a Blur virgin and you like "Think Tank" (an understatement in my case) what is your next port of call ?

Dunno Blur-wise, but I reckon Mark's Keyboard Repair by Money Mark has a similar feel to it, and the lastest Fog album too. They are both a bit more ramshackle, but have a similarly 'lived in' vibe.

I would like to ask all my fellow vinyl-lovers on the Forum what they think of the new Radiohead album but they won't have heard it if they use a power supply that's 33rpm only.
I put the disc on the trusty LP12, lowered the arm carefully and waited - what's going on!
My girlfriend, who doesn't like them, sarcastically remarked that they sounded better than usual. I'd assumed it would be a 33 but it's a 45.
Luckily I use a Lingo so with a simple flick of the switch everything was as it should be.
But I would like to ask you Geddon-nites a question: what do you do in these situations? It's been happening more and more - the recent Massive Acctack LP was a 45 as well.
Paul

Tee hee - Massive Attack syndrome all over again then... If the new Radiohead is anything like Kid A - they can burn the mastertapes - unlistenable pap IMHO... OK Computer is better, but Pablo Honey is still my fave - I never got into The Bends, but I really should give it a go again now since I have less stunted musical vision now!

Hmm - Think Tank - the next nearest to it would probably be Modern life is rubbish IMO, although all the earlier albums up to The great escape are more britpop than anything else. I liked Blur, but still can't wrap my mind round 13 - I think Tender put me off that album to be honest. Think Tank rocks though!

When the music's over turn out the lights

Think Tank is a contender for my album of the year so far. I have to steel myself NOT to play this to death (unlike the new radiohead!).

The only thing i could think of buying next was Damon Albarns 'Mali Music'. It's quite a way off 'think tank' (traditional african music with only a slight touch of the Albarn magic) but er.. his names on the cover...

Nick

If you really want to listen to music from Mali I'd buy Ali Farke Toure or others. The Albarn album is OK, but a bit lightweight.

Trying to suggest something similar to Think Tank is really testing me. What else has that sweet and slightly shambolic feel?

How about Peter Gabriel 'Passion' (the soundtrack from the Last Temptation of Christ) as a rather oblique suggestion for the North African vibe.

Bruce

The pitchfork review compares it to Bowie's "Lodger" album and (perhaps less convincingly) The Clash's "Combat Rock".

I don't think its much like any of the other Blur albums although Dave Rowntree claims its most like "Parklife". Its the only Blur album I really like to be honest.

Matthew

Paul,

I use a ring adapter that allows for my NAPSA equipped LP-12 to play 45s.

I think 33 should be banned..45rpm is truly amazing. I have several of the Classic 45 reissues and they are simply stunning putting the best digital to shame.


Chris Bell

I can only take 10secs of Radiohead before I disconnect.

Nice to be normal, innit :-)

Peter

I agree whole heartedly with the comments nmade about sound quality - realy is top notch. there are a lot of bits on what I have heard so far that are pretty demanding of a T/T - but sound pretty darn good on a well set up deck.

I think this could become a demo disk for upgrades because there are a good number of rapid transients ( I think that is the word ) coming from the synthesisers. Some decent tunes, too.

OK poorly expressed but I think you kow what I mean.

Mike

On the Yellow Brick Road and happy

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Originally posted by Nick Lees:
I've tried really hard over the years to get this lot, especially OK Computer, which topped several polls as one of the all-time great records. They are just so ordinary! WHat I heard of Kd A was interesting....but that's about it.

P.S. Welcome back Peter

nick.lees at btinternet.com

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At least this stops me playing games , Was Kid A the first one ? I tried that one too. On the other hand, it did take me until the Joshua tree to get U2, oops hands up those who think I shouldn't have bothered.

Still, on a general note, I find loads of todays hot bands, when I've had a chance to lend an ear, extremely derivative. OK, you'll say that Led Zep and others from that era derived from the blues, but it did seem so fresh at the time. It just doesn't sound fresh any more, to these ears.

Peter

I think "Ok Computer" is massively overrated myself. "The Bends" is their best IMHO -- their "Abbey Road" to Ok Computer's Sgt. Peppers

Matthew