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Radiohead Back In the Studio

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:47:46 +0000

Back in November of 2008 we told you that Radiohead were planning their next album. Well now it's been confirmed by Colin Greenwood through the BBC that the boys are back in the studio working on the new 'Eighth' album.

I must say that it's exciting news and if you get chance visit the BBC link above to read a question/answer session with Colin himself. Let's hope the boys produce, they have a lot to live up to after In Rainbows, which was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2007..

In Rainbows

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:25:23 +0000

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On the deliriously satisfying In Rainbows, Radiohead returns to a more straight-ahead (though subdued) rock sound. Much hubbub has been made about this record's innovative release. Radiohead allowed fans to pay what they wished to download fairly low-resolution tracks from the band's own website. Like so many innovations, it already seems funny both that it was such big news and that someone else of similar stature hadn't done it sooner. Some pundits were appalled that it took awhile to download the tracks if you tried to do it at the same time as thousands of other people, while others decried that the group was trying to kill the music industry (or save it). Little of the press seemed to focus on the record itself, which actually made sense because it was so entertaining and inviting, the most low-key album Radiohead has made to date.

There's even a very straight-forward, simple, silly little love song, "House of Cards." It might be a bit lethargic, but the simple instrumentation of electric guitars, bass, and drums is lovely as heck. A handful of these tunes enchanted fans for years before finally being committed to computer "tape." This is particularly fitting as In Rainbows is the group's most "band"-sounding album since OK Computer. This is not a record that hits you over the head with how far this group is pushing the envelope; it's simply a phenomenal, well-crafted, and exciting album. As soon as it's done, you're playing it again. --Mike McGonigal

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In Rainbows

Review Date: January 2, 2008

Reviewer: Mike Newmark, Tarzana, CA United States

Could Radiohead's seventh album have come at a more appropriate time? Arriving on the heels of the major labels' ugly jury trial victory against a file-sharer (Jammie Thomas from Brainerd, Minn., was fined $222,000 for sharing 24 songs), In Rainbows is poised to drive a large nail in the RIAA's coffin and begin the "Industry vs. Internet" discussions anew. "It used to be just [having a release] on a major label was a source of prestige and status," said Danny Goldberg, former CEO of Warner Bros. Records and Mercury Records. But that was before Napster, blogs, Myspace, esteemed indie labels, album leaks, YouTube and Tower Records' Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Slowly but surely, the industry-induced barrier between music and listeners continues to erode.

When Radiohead asked fans to name their own price for the download-only version of In Rainbows (£0 was an option), I initially interpreted it as a moral conundrum, a test to see how much they would pay for something they could buy on CD for $18.95. Yet that tiny but powerful phrase on the order screen, "It's up to you," seemed only to be the band's way of lowering the aforementioned barrier by placing control in the customers' hands, and another means of connecting with the millions of people who connect so strongly with them.

In Rainbows is bound to resonate with listeners, but not in the way you'd expect. It's warm and inviting, densely layered even at a crawl, and surprisingly mellifluous. It isn't that Radiohead veers away from the function they've served since OK Computer (inverting their internalized anxiety with tropes and imagery), they've just found prettier ways to do it, and fans that have already heard the record consistently speak about the music above all else. The first sounds to flow out of the speakers are Phil Selway's serpentine drums, crisply teched-out à la Battles' "Leyendecker," as though Selway were hitting the heads with live wires. Yorke's opening line, "How come I end up where I started? / How come I end up where I belong?" sounds a bit out of place alongside the Greenwood brothers' comforting guitar-bass interaction and Selway's fluid drum patterns, but when Yorke repeats it near the end, "15 Step" has morphed into a frustrated, minor-key Insides song for the 2000s, burning with repressed energy, and everything makes sense.

Radiohead pays careful attention to their openers as scene-setters, and if In Rainbows can be distilled down to a single track, "15 Step" would arguably be it. Here and elsewhere, conflicting emotions meld together into a dizzying, dazzling tableau, as the chemistry between the band and their technology-wielding producer Nigel Godrich only continues to improve. "Bodysnatchers" finds all of them locked in a tight guitar-led groove that threatens to fly off the handle but dexterously maintains its equanimity, like the rocking midsection of "Paranoid Android" without the acid-tipped barbs. It's nicely followed by "Nude," the dreamy comedown that Yorke actually performed in the late '90s and might have ended up on Kid A. In fact, several songs here date to various points in the 2000s, but In Rainbows sounds anything but cobbled together; clearly, Radiohead has gone to some length to fit the larger pieces of the puzzle as seamlessly as the elements in the songs themselves. Even "Faust Arp"--somewhat insubstantial on its own--works as a fine bridge between In Rainbows' two halves.

"Weird Fishes/Arpeggi" is Radiohead at their most conventionally gorgeous, its stacked arpeggios from Yorke's guitar and Johnny Greenwood's Ondes Martenot keyboard pouring themselves over the track like so much nectar. Though Yorke's darkly imagistic language pops up here, the backing music is so dulcet that getting "eaten by the worms, weird fishes" may just be a metaphor for falling in love. Such smoothly executed dualities are all over In Rainbows: "Jigsaw Falling Into Place" is both upbeat and slightly sinister, while the song's protagonist watches the club she's in become blurry and finds herself caught between dancing and running away. In "House of Cards," Yorke intones, "I don't want to be your friend / I just want to be your lover" over the album's most spring-like guitar lick. That Radiohead is now easier than ever to enjoy on casual listens is actually a big reason why they remain fascinating under the microscope.

We might say that In Rainbows is fairly smooth going the whole way through, were it not for "Videotape." I surmise that much will be written about this song, since it harkens back to vintage Radiohead closers ("The Tourist," "Motion Picture Soundtrack"), but also because--unlike the rest of the album--it's spare and direct and heartbreaking, the way Cat Power's You Are Free became more devastating the fewer instruments she used. A lone piano plays in empty space, soon joined by Yorke: "When I'm at the Pearly Gates / This will be on videotape." And over the course of the song, instruments and voices conjure a soft lament while the drums grow increasingly warped, like the tracking bars on some forgotten VHS carrying a precious memory. For better or for worse, Yorke and his band are back where they started and where they belong, yet wholly in their element and of their moment. Whether In Rainbows stands the test of time is entirely up to you.

Jigsaws falling into place...

Review Date: December 31, 2007

Reviewer: E. A Solinas, MD USA

At a certain point, a marvelous band will get a reputation so overwhelming, it's simply not possible for them to keep topping themselves.

And from the sound of "In Rainbows," Radiohead has decided not to let their reputation loom over them -- and I'm not just talking about the online digital release. In their latest album, they reinvent their bittersweet pop sound -- they lose some of the trappings of their past work, in favour of warmer, more intimate melodies and traditional instrumentation.

It opens on an angular note with "15 Steps," which is built around a jagged riff.The first couple minutes are full of fuzzy synth stabs and sharp drums, sounding like a jazz number that's being eaten by a computer. "How come I end up where I started?/How come I end up where I went wrong?" Thom Yorke sings mournfully. "You reel me out then you cut the string..."

But then the guitars slide in and twine through the song, softening it into something very different. The scratchy synth beats and subtle guitar start building to a slow crescendo, staying energetic and almost reggae-esque right to the end.

See it as kind of a transition song for Radiohead; they're easing listeners into their new acoustic sound, rather than just dropping us in. But after that, they pretty much leave the "Kid A" territory behind them -- "Bodysnatchers" is an intense rocker brimming with chunky riffs and softly ringing guitars. It's a gorgeous piece.

After that, the songs gently slip down into more introspective territory -- smooth, dark pop songs wrapped in a heavy blanket of fluid strings and subtle slide guitar. Some of these are dressed up in thick guitars and clattery drums. "Jigsaw Falling Into Place drops the strings for a vibrant guitar-rocker edged with synth, and it all finished up with the quivering, melodic finale "Videotape."

You know, I didn't think that Radiohead could surprise me. So many bands get mired in their best-known sound, and they keep turning out the same ol' because that is what the fans expect. But Radiohead has not only made an exquisitely bittersweet pop album, but they've also injected vitality back into their sound. They sound brand new.

Particularly, they've almost abandoned the cool, alien synth of their last few albums. It's still there in patches, but it's quietly overwhelmed by the layers of slide guitar, streams of piano, and smooth sweeps of elegant strings. These are seamlessly woven with clattering drums and cymbals, thick crunchy riffs. And yes, occasionally a little speck of synth.

But their songwriting is much the same -- simple, yet oblique ("I am a moth who just wants to share your light... I only stick with you because there are no others/You are all I need"). While Yorke's trademark wail is still in place, he sounds more melancholy and contemplative than outright woe-is-me angsty. He even sounds a bit cheerful in "Weird Fishes/Arpeggi."

Most long-standing bands can't summon up a new sound, and new freshness, this far into their careers. But Radiohead have created a quiet little masterpiece in "In Rainbows" -- beautiful, quiet, and melancholy.

Kid A with a heart!!!

Review Date: January 31, 2008

Reviewer: Nse Ette, Lagos, Nigeria

"In rainbows" is the seventh studio album from UK rockers Radiohead and much like Prince's "Planet earth", caused a storm more from the way it was released (practically free on the internet initially) than for its music. Musically, it's still their progressive distorted sound perfected on "Kid A", but where that release sounded rather robotic and aloof, this is a bit more organic and sensitive with more guitars; rather like "Kid A" with a heart.

At just 10 tracks, it cuts right to the chase, opening with the skittery, initially sparse "15 step" progressing into a guitar driven pseudo jazz sound. The upbeat "Bodysnatchers" features fuzzy guitars, while the haunting ballad "Nude" features Thom's delicate falsetto.

Raising the tempo again is the sunny, guitar drenched "Weird fishes/Arpeggi" (yes, the lyrics are still as vague as ever), followed by the brooding but catchy "All I need" which has what is closest to a regular song structure. "Faust arp" is a tender acoustic string filled ballad which goes back to being musically obtuse.

My favourite is "Reckoner" with gently rolling guitars, live sounding percussion, and Thom in ghostly falsetto mode. Brilliant! "House of cards" (with ghostly effects) reminds me a bit of REM, the upbeat "Jigsaw falling into place" made the UK top 30, and closing is the piano ballad "Videotape" (gentle percussion and harmonies creep in - it does remind me somewhat of Arcade Fire's "Neon bible").

While not topping either release, in my opinion anyway, "In rainbows" is up there with "Ok computer" and "Kid A".

See Radiohead Live In Austria, Poland And Czech Republic

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:33:00 +0000

Radiohead will be featuring in three more events in August 2009.

Radiohead will be headlining Friday 21st at the Frequency Festival in St Poelten, Austria. See Waste or Frequency for ticket information.

Radiohead plus support will be playing at Vystaviste in Bruselska Cesta, Prague, Czech Republic on Sunday 23rd. At the time of writing tickets were still available from ticketpro.cz

Radiohead plus support will be playing "Poznan for Earth" in Cytadela City Park, Poznan, Poland Tuesday 25th. See from eventim and ticketpro for ticket information.

OK Computer (Collector’s Edition)

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:10:20 +0000

Originally released in 1997 the album OK Computer has now been released as a collectors edition. Available as standalone CD's or CD's and DVD.

Rolling Stone described this album as " their richest yet, lurching between guitar freakouts, Gregorian-chant-style vocals and intergalactic synth noise. It was Prog Rock, the Next Generation: panicked, paranoid and product-coded; tranquilized, arena-size and indelible."

The differences between this release and the original are enviromently friendly packaging, a bonus cd, some postcards and a DVD (DVD version only). The bonus CD includes a collection of b-sides and live recordings from the OK Computer singles. The DVD includes three music videos and three live recordings of four songs.

In our opinion this is a great addition to any fans collection if not for just the bonus CD alone. Please feel free to leave your personal reviews and opinions below...

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Radiohead To Headline Sunday At The Reading Festival

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:22:53 +0000

Radiohead will be headlining the Sunday of the Reading Festival 30th August 2009. Single-day and weekend tickets are available. See www.readingfestival.com for more information.

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Radiohead To Headline Saturday At The Leeds Festival

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Radiohead will be headlining the Saturday of the Leeds Festival 29th August 2009. Single-day and weekend tickets are available. See www.leedsfestival.com for more information.

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Radiohead Responds To Miley Cyrus Snubbing At Grammy Awards

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:04:49 +0000

In response to the claimed snubbing of Miley Cyrus by Radiohead at the Grammys, a statement was issued stating " When Miley grows up, she'll learn not to have such a sense of entitlement". This turns out was not the actual response by Radiohead themselves, but their publicist who was offended for them and thinking out loud.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke though seemed to indirectly refer to the incident on their blog, stating "Wish us all a safe journey if you still like us and you're not one of those people i have managed to offend by doing nothing xx".

That says it all, end of story.

Radiohead Grammy Rehearsal Video For 15 Step

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:58:44 +0000

A video of Radiohead and the USC Trojan Marching Band rehearsing 15 Step at the Grammys stage, has recently been released. The almost nine-minute footage was videotaped by members of the USC, where behind the scenes showed Thom Yorke dancing around and giving instructions to the marching band.

Radiohead Snubbed Miley Cyrus, Kanye West … Anyone Else?

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:55:54 +0000

Yes you heard it, Radiohead has been doing a little snubbing of late. First supposedly to Kanye West and now Miley Cyrus claims she too had been snubbed. Surprisingly all this took place at the 2009 Grammys.

According to Miley Cyrus' interview at a Portland radio station, her manager approached Thom Yorke and Radiohead saying 'Miley, she's really obsessed and she'd really like to meet them,' for which they replied "We don't really do that". Then she continued to say on the radio station's syndicated Johnjay and Rich Show, “Stinkin’ Radiohead. I’m gonna ruin them. I’m gonna tell everyone." The wrath of a teen superstar who doesn't accept rejection.

Those who are true fans of Radiohead know that they are all about the music, they don't follow the "norm" and certainly don't put themselves out there for celebrity drama. Call them simply shy, standoffish or whatever you may, they break music boundaries doing things their own way.

What is your opinion? Who is in the wrong? Radiohead? Miley Cyrus? Kanye West? Or us for even bothering to post this?

One thing for sure Radiohead's been getting a lot of publicity lately and that may not be a bad thing afterall.

Radiohead Live Performance At The 2009 Grammys

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:38:44 +0000

The Grammy Awards show opened with U2 followed by many other artists including Coldplay. Then the highlight of the show came when Radiohead mesmerized with their performance of 15 Step accompanied by the USC Trojan Marching Band. After watching Radiohead's live Grammy performance it made you wonder why it wasn't the opening of the show. Both Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood were in top form with The Spirit of Troy supplying an array of rhythms.

Finally Radiohead got to take center stage at the prestigious Grammys and show the world what makes them such an exceptional band.

Radiohead Grammy Performance of 15 Step