Radiohead (rock, quote, band, Computer)

Shooting Star · 01-31-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Did I ever say Bright Eyes weren't overated? What is with people thinking when someone says somethings overated it also means they're bad..

Well overrated at least implies that the respect they get isn't deserved...

Merkaba · 01-31-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Did I ever say Bright Eyes weren't overated? What is with people thinking when someone says somethings overated it also means they're bad..

Generally when someone says a band is overated it means they get more affection then they deserve. And it's not often you hear actual fans making such a statement. But I call Nirvana slightly overated though and I like them still.

It's hard to interpret things online though so as good as your intentions are, there'll always be someone who takes it the wrong way.

franscar · 01-31-2006, 07:18 PM

I could call them the most important and most inspiring band working today and I'd be incredibly confident I wasn't overrating them.

**sleepy jack** · 01-31-2006, 10:01 PM

I think they are, i've seen statements such as "Radiohead is the best band in the world, fact" or "Radiohead is the most talented band on the planet" etc.. Thats overating the band and I do think alot of the respect radiohead get isn't deserved, but that means I can't like them now?...

Vanilla · 02-01-2006, 01:51 AM

^ I agree.

Just because they are considered over-rated doesn't mean they are unlikeable.

jibber · 02-01-2006, 02:03 AM

I'm not sure if I'd call radiohead overrated, because they are a hugely influential band, they do make amazing music, and they've been consistently putting out quality albums for years and years. Their longevity is what separates them from other bands who are just as good musically and lyrically in my opinion.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 02-01-2006, 11:03 AM

The most awesome band I have ever seen live , well worth the 10 year wait it took me to actually go & see them.

Even if the Stones are half as good when I finally see them i`ll be in for a treat.

Shooting Star · 02-01-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Thats overating the band and I do think alot of the respect radiohead get isn't deserved, but that means I can't like them now?...

Nobody said you didn't like them.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 02-01-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jibber

I'm not sure if I'd call radiohead overrated, because they are a hugely influential band, they do make amazing music, and they've been consistently putting out quality albums for years and years. Their longevity is what separates them from other bands who are just as good musically and lyrically in my opinion.

I`d agree with that , and i`d also add not afraid to experiment or try new things to that list too

jibber · 02-01-2006, 05:04 PM

^ahh good point. I think you'd be hardpressed to find a band that experimented with their sound as much as radiohead did, while still maintaining a huge following. They're an extremely versatile band on top of every other quality that's already been mentioned, i think they deserve every bit of credit and renown that they get, not underrated, but definitely not overrated either.

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OK Computer	51	46.79%
Kid A	18	16.51%
Amnesiac	5	4.59%
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01-31-2006, 07:18 PM
franscar Honky Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham Posts: 685	I could call them the most important and most inspiring band working today and I'd be incredibly confident I wasn't overrating them. __________________ Franscar is metal. You are not.

01-31-2006, 10:01 PM
sleepy jack Bone Machine Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jesusland Posts: 17,373	I think they are, i've seen statements such as "Radiohead is the best band in the world, fact" or "Radiohead is the most talented band on the planet" etc.. Thats overating the band and I do think alot of the respect radiohead get isn't deserved, but that means I can't like them now?... __________________ You're so evil and I'm so good, I'll make it up to you someday.

02-01-2006, 01:51 AM
Vanilla Oarsome Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 480	^ I agree. Just because they are considered over-rated doesn't mean they are unlikeable. __________________

02-01-2006, 02:03 AM
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 1,324	I'm not sure if I'd call radiohead overrated, because they are a hugely influential band, they do make amazing music, and they've been consistently putting out quality albums for years and years. Their longevity is what separates them from other bands who are just as good musically and lyrically in my opinion. __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER

02-01-2006, 05:04 PM
jibber Freeskier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 1,324	^ahh good point. I think you'd be hardpressed to find a band that experimented with their sound as much as radiohead did, while still maintaining a huge following. They're an extremely versatile band on top of every other quality that's already been mentioned, i think they deserve every bit of credit and renown that they get, not underrated, but definitely not overrated either. __________________ What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do -- especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road. William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways Your toughest competitor lives in your head. Some days his name is fear, or pain, or gravity. Stomp his ass. HOOKED ON THE WHITE POWDER