Radiohead (I know, I know)

[alibear]

This is my first topic-starter, so be gentle with me! (sorry if this has been asked before, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything similar)

I've been posting on here a few weeks now and keep returning because love the fact you all (on the whole) seem to get on really well, share a genuine love for one of the best festivals in the world and all have a deep, diverse love for music. I've been introduced to many an artist, old and new, through these forums and sure I'll continue to do so.

But, from reading people's opinions, if there's one really Marmite-esque band it's definietly Radiohead, so I want to know what you all think, If you don't mind! Just think it'd be interesting to see the results, though I could be the only one...

Edited January 30, 2009 by alibear

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

(sorry if this has been asked before, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything similar)

[alibear]

Edited January 30, 2009 by alibear

[scaryclaireyfairy]

i've been a radiohead addict for some 13 years. there you go, i've outed myself. i even missed glasto last year to do their uk dates instead. hardest decision i've ever made.

[strudders]

i've been a radiohead addict for some 13 years. there you go, i've outed myself. i even missed glasto last year to do their uk dates instead. hardest decision i've ever made.

[alibear]

I'm also addicted. I'm fully aware Thom Yorke can be a bit of an arse but believe he's got the goods to back it up. And I don't say that about many bands...

[scaryclaireyfairy]

he's my hero.

[.jay.]

i love them and i tend to find people who hate them haven't really given them a proper listen beyond the well known songs they've had that get played on the radio and music tv channels and they seem to always give the same tired excuse of them being depressing and whiny etc

i can see where they are coming from as Thom Yorke has one of those voices that can be hard to get past for some and i myself was the same for years in that respect with singers such as Matt Bellamy and Robert Plant but eventually i found a way to get into Muse and Led Zep through lesser known songs and i soon got past and learn to love their distinct vocals via the excellent music that is backing them and radiohead are the same Johnny Greenwood is a Genius plain and simple.

i do have to be in a radiohead mood in order to enjoy them fully i must admit but luckily it isn't uncommon for me to be in that mood

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

you were my inspiration to start this topic, glasto_mongrel, you should feel proud!

[russycarps]

I love a lot of their stuff, but I find some tracks absolutely unlistenable (mainly off amnesiac / kid A)

[scaryclaireyfairy]

the door to kid a/amnesiac can be found wasted out of your mind in the dark on headphones. believe.

[alibear]

i love them and i tend to find people who hate them haven't really given them a proper listen beyond the well known songs they've had that get played on the radio and music tv channels and they seem to always give the same tired excuse of them being depressing and whiny etc

i can see where they are coming from as Thom Yorke has one of those voices that can be hard to get past for some and i myself was the same for years in that respect with singers such as Matt Bellamy and Robert Plant but eventually i found a way to get into Muse and Led Zep through lesser known songs and i soon got past and learn to love their distinct vocals via the excellent music that is backing them and radiohead are the same Johnny Greenwood is a Genius plain and simple.

i do have to be in a radiohead mood in order to enjoy them fully i must admit but luckily it isn't uncommon for me to be in that mood

[alibear]

Thanks mate. I've pretty much just jumped on the bandwagon though when it comes to Radiohead. My best mate is absolutly mad on them but I just can't understand why, their music just bores the shit out of me. Obviously its simply a matter of personal taste in music. I enjoy some music that my mates just think is just horrible noise. Aphex Twin for example doesn't go down well with the majority of my mates. I just love how the debates over Radiohead seem to get heated on the forums and the amount of passion that is shown either for or against their music. There seems to also be an 80% 20% divide over Oasis on the forums too. I am one of the 20% that likes them.

Long live eFestivals Radiohead banter

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

i love them and i tend to find people who hate them haven't really given them a proper listen beyond the well known songs they've had that get played on the radio and music tv channels and they seem to always give the same tired excuse of them being depressing and whiny etc

Edited January 30, 2009 by glasto_mongrel_2008

[alibear]

Not just the music TV channels. Have you seen that episode of father ted where they play 'Radioheads new single?' That very episode is the basis for all of my thoughts on their music

[norainplease]

Personally I love them and I really hope that they are going to Glasto this year! I had been a huge fan for most of my life and if they are there it would make my festival!!

[.jay.]

I know exactly what you mean - I personally think one needs to see them live to fully understand what they're about. I've converted two friends by dragging them to one of their gigs with me!

[alibear]

i'm still yet to see them live!

everytime i get the chance something goes wrong it's killing me!

they've just always clicked with me from day one

[scaryclaireyfairy]

but be warned - it's addictive!

[alibear]

the door to kid a/amnesiac can be found wasted out of your mind in the dark on headphones. believe.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

The poll looks a bit depressing so far! Maybe it's the credit crunch and all the doom and gloom that make Radiohead the current popular choice for the soundtrack to peoples lives

[strudders]

The poll looks a bit depressing so far! Maybe it's the credit crunch and all the doom and gloom that make Radiohead the current popular choice for the soundtrack to peoples lives

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

The soundtrack to my life at the moment is a new up and coming act called 'The people that do the schedules at work are tossers and the facist annual leave policy band'

[alibear]

Mine would be Nude!

[alibear]

The poll looks a bit depressing so far! Maybe it's the credit crunch and all the doom and gloom that make Radiohead the current popular choice for the soundtrack to peoples lives