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Old 03-07-2014, 10:17 AM   #31 (permalink)
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I havent listened to this band in forever -.-
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:33 AM   #32 (permalink)
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I listened to all Radiohead albums chronologicly.
I like them, but i don't really understand the amount of praise.
I thought listening to them was pretty relaxing. I remember falling asleep after finnishing the last song on the bends, but in a good way xP.
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Old 03-19-2014, 08:55 PM   #33 (permalink)
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I kind of agree -- when I go back and listen to it, it doesn't seem to be as great.

Things to consider though -- so many people have been influenced by Radiohead -- its easy to see how they could start to appear bland in comparison -- their music has been subtly dispersed into everything (its all over TV anymore). And at the time, grunge rock was in major decline -- Radiohead was pretty refreshing.

But some of the tracks definitely seem a little generic in 2014 though. "Lucky" is still incredible IMO.
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Old 03-22-2014, 05:25 AM   #34 (permalink)
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OK Computer for me is an easy 9 before "Fitter Happier", about a 5 or 6 including and after
Exactly
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Old 04-08-2014, 03:50 AM   #35 (permalink)
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It’s a totally competent, easily-accessible pop album that is sort of a victim of its own incredible success.
Although the album may now be a victim of its own success (like Nirvana's Nevermind), one can only true understand its impact on the world while reviewing it within the time. Also, compared to Pablo Honey or The Bends, Ok Computer isn't as accessible (with B-sides from the era, Airbag / How Am I Driving? and No Surprises/Running from Demons, more on the experimental side) and thus not the pop album that you so claim. However good review.
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Old 04-16-2014, 11:25 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JakeATLBraves24 View Post
"Let Down" especially: what a tune.

I agree too.
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Old 05-15-2014, 04:43 AM   #37 (permalink)
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I feel OK computer is slightly overrated. However, it deserves to be.

Great album.

Here are a few albums which came out the same year which I'd listen to with equal enthusiasm:

around the fur
homogenic
hard normal daddy
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Old 05-15-2014, 12:37 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Nevermind sucks and Dolittle is overrated look at me I'm so cool.<OP
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Old 05-15-2014, 05:54 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Do you have a list of albums that you do consider great art? I'd be interested to listen.
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Old 05-15-2014, 07:02 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Do you have a list of albums that you do consider great art? I'd be interested to listen.
Just so u know I was taking a stab at the guy that reviewed the album.I actually like Radiohead.

Seeing as u have Unknown Pleasures as your profile here are some Post-Punk essentials

In the Flat Field - Bauhaus
Marquee Moon - Television
The Idiot - Iggy Pop
The Modern Dance - Pere Ube
Metal Box - Public Image Ltd
Entertainment! - Gang of Four
Juju - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Real Life - Magazine
Chairs Missing - Wire
Youth of America - Wipers
Fear of Music - Talking Heads
Pornography - The Cure
Vs. - Mission of Burma
Let Love In - Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
This Nation's Saving Grace - The Fall
White Light From the Mouth of Infinity - Swans
Turn On the Bright Lights - Interpol

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