Listening to Radiohead on Radio Paradise

It's really Black Rebel motorcycle Club, am I right?

Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva [ Reply ]

Glad to hear this dusted off on RP! Classic.

Posted 1 year ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

Old School, unplugged Radiohead. Still love it.

Posted 2 years ago by rlr511 [ Reply ]

casagozo wrote:

Wow, I can't believe that was Radiohead. I've NEVER wanted to find the "skip" button before and I never thought it would be to stop a painfully bad song by Radiohead. I generally love Radiohead, but that is a terrible, terrible song.

What, is Thom not quavering enough for you on this one?

This reminds me of The Waterboys but The Waterboys are way better. Still, this isn't a bad song. Just sounds like Radiohead hadn't found it's sound yet.

Posted 5 years ago by kcar [ Reply ]

The rockin days of Radiohead.

Posted 5 years ago by Shaggy27 [ Reply ]

An old friend I've not heard from for ages. Love it.

Posted 7 years ago by planet_lizard [ Reply ]

casagozo wrote:

Wow, I can't believe that was Radiohead. I've NEVER wanted to find the "skip" button before and I never thought it would be to stop a painfully bad song by Radiohead. I generally love Radiohead, but that is a terrible, terrible song.

This is old school Radiohead. embrace it.

Posted 7 years ago by rlr511 [ Reply ]

Perhaps the best song from an excellent album. What a debut!

Posted 7 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

Everybody in my mushrooming multitude of galactic presidential campaigns loves this emotive song... we be dancing like green aliens on the planet Acumen... love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...

Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus [ Reply ]

You clearly know nothing about this band then.

casagozo wrote:

Wow, I can't believe that was Radiohead. I've NEVER wanted to find the "skip" button before and I never thought it would be to stop a painfully bad song by Radiohead. I generally love Radiohead, but that is a terrible, terrible song.

Posted 8 years ago by Jota [ Reply ]

little known Radiohead. Love this album. pure, old school All their albums are great including this one.

Posted 9 years ago by rlr511 [ Reply ]

Wow, I can't believe that was Radiohead. I've NEVER wanted to find the "skip" button before and I never thought it would be to stop a painfully bad song by Radiohead. I generally love Radiohead, but that is a terrible, terrible song.

Posted 9 years ago by casagozo [ Reply ]

Radiohead, together with Metallica and the Smashing Pumpkins, belong to a category of bands that not only I do dislike, but I actually do not understand how they get any critical respect at all.

But I like one song: Fake Plastic Trees.

Posted 9 years ago by Aghori [ Reply ]

Favourite song on the album.

Posted 9 years ago by planet_lizard [ Reply ]

Sometimes we get too much Radiohead and I always think they never got as good as in the begining ... and here it comes this Pablo Honey album song to enjoy them again!

Posted 9 years ago by hugogdt [ Reply ]

Sing to me Thom!

Posted 9 years ago by AuggieLeveler [ Reply ]

lemmoth wrote:

I couldn't agree more - the only comparison of starting from a great point with wonderful songs like this and evolving into increasingly interesting, artistically challenging yet accessible work is the Beatles

I love RH. Also, I can think of at least a dozen musicians/bands that have similarly evolved as RH over time. Don't change and you'll have a short career.

Posted 10 years ago by ScottN [ Reply ]

Never heard it before. so Beautiful.

Posted 10 years ago by jhorton [ Reply ]

RandomousJam wrote:

So interesting and beautiful how Radiohead evolved over time.

I couldn't agree more - the only comparison of starting from a great point with wonderful songs like this and evolving into increasingly interesting, artisitcally challenging yet accessible work is the Beatles

Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth [ Reply ]

Thank you RP!
This is a blast to my ears

Posted 10 years ago by niccca [ Reply ]

RandomousJam wrote:

So interesting and beautiful how Radiohead evolved over time.

I think you will find three words need to be replaced with depressing, unfortunate and devolved. This however is beautiful.

Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog [ Reply ]

So interesting and beautiful how Radiohead evolved over time.

Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam [ Reply ]

Pablo Honey is a really good album. I know---for it was I who first discovered Radiohead, like Gore invented the Internet.

Posted 10 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

I was in Hong Kong at the Hotel Elizabeth in Kowloon late '93 and turning on the tube and there on MTV was Radiohead; my 1st exposure.

Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

Better with each listen. Great lyrics. Totally captures the early '90s malaise.

Posted 11 years ago by joshfm [ Reply ]

Shazam! Love this song! Amen!

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus [ Reply ]

The Radiohead I would appreciate if I heard more of it.

Posted 11 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus [ Reply ]

Good ....couldv been great ...

Posted 12 years ago by gazcon37 [ Reply ]

There are some wonderful songs in this early record.

Whatever style or instrumentation or vocal affectations they have chosen over the years, one thing hasn't changed and that is great songwriting.

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth [ Reply ]

Never heard it before. NICE!

Posted 12 years ago by jhorton [ Reply ]

Wonderful tune! A nice foreshadow of the depth and brilliance to come.

Posted 12 years ago by aspicer [ Reply ]

On balance and over the last 20 years I feel Radiohead is sometimes hit and miss. except for KidA which is the best 45 minute track of all time. I have it on a playlist along with Suppers ready, Echoes, Xanadu and Fanfare for the common man.

Posted 12 years ago by stunix [ Reply ]

StoneyG wrote:

But don't you think it's great BECAUSE it's not immediately accessible? Isn't all great art? Why should it be immediately accessible? It's not a vitamin pill. I agree, it's all good....

Being "immediately accessible" does not make something bad art either. Sometimes the message comes across sooner than other times. However, it does seem I may often have a better appreciation for something I may not have "gotten" at first. Anyhow, vitamin pills are generally not immediate.

Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

soulseeker wrote:

Beautiful and haunting. Radiohead ALWAYS rocks! Then and now... IMHO it's all great. Maybe not immediately accessible but I've found that the more I listen, the more whatever album it is appeals to me.

But don't you think it's great BECAUSE it's not immediately accessible? Isn't all great art? Why should it be immediately accessible? It's not a vitamin pill. I agree, it's all good. Most of Pablo Honey, in my opinion (oh sorry, IMO), pales in comparison to the rest of their catalog. For me, both Kid A and OK Computer, for instance, really grew on me over time.

Posted 12 years ago by StoneyG [ Reply ]

romeotuma wrote:

Everybody in my motel room be dancing... love it

how does one dance to this?

Posted 13 years ago by deepwoodskev [ Reply ]

Beautiful and haunting. Radiohead ALWAYS rocks! Then and now... IMHO it's all great. Maybe not immediately accessible but I've found that the more I listen, the more whatever album it is appeals to me.

Posted 13 years ago by soulseeker [ Reply ]

Hadn't heard this for going on ten years I guess, but I can still lip-sync every word from memory - most strange.

Stand out song from Pablo for me. I always found it a bit innacessible, compounded by the fact that Creep garnered the overplayed 'coolness' that it did.

Looking back though Radiohead have still to produce a poor album.

Posted 13 years ago by cfordham [ Reply ]

First Radiohead song I have not enjoyed.

Posted 13 years ago by scraig [ Reply ]

Great song! I love it :) And it is amazing how the evolved from a standard Indie band to what they are now...unique!

Posted 13 years ago by flapser [ Reply ]

Thank you for playing this song

Posted 14 years ago by andjones [ Reply ]

Sloggydog wrote:

Well actually thats the rubbish i was talking of. Though i heard a few tracks from it accoustic and without the crap added in and i kind of liked them. Not nearly as much as the 1st two albums but still.

Oh, come now...

OK Computer is one of the great albums of all time.

I like the more recent albums, but I'd understand how fans of the first THREE could be turned off by Kid A and later.

But OK Computer is one of the great albums of all times. As far as I can tell, that's pretty much general consensus so I'm stating this as fact and not just my own opinion ;-)

Posted 14 years ago by bobringer [ Reply ]

Sloggydog wrote:

OK so where are all the weirdo Radiohead freaks now. Here is the evidence that they started a brilliant band and lasted 2 albums before degenerating into the rubbish that their fans seem to back on this site. Pablo Honey + The Bends(including the my iron lung ep) are awesome. I wonder what happened in the meeting where they veered away. "I know lets forget the cool music and lyrics and just put crappy and irritating computer noises in"

Just ran out of ideas i guess. Many bands have 2 alblums in them and no more..(.violent femmes and pixies for instance).

Posted 14 years ago by superfido [ Reply ]

Pommie wrote:

Radiohead classic before they got a bit arsey

I've never heard the word "arsey" before. Arsey! Yeah!

Posted 14 years ago by TimeWaster [ Reply ]

I'm afraid he can't sing all that well.

Posted 14 years ago by narainmg [ Reply ]

miahfost wrote:

What about OK Computer? That rocks!

Well actually thats the rubbish i was talking of. Though i heard a few tracks from it accoustic and without the crap added in and i kind of liked them. Not nearly as much as the 1st two albums but still.

Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog [ Reply ]

Sloggydog wrote:

OK so where are all the weirdo Radiohead freaks now. Here is the evidence that they started a brilliant band and lasted 2 albums before degenerating into the rubbish that their fans seem to back on this site. Pablo Honey + The Bends(including the my iron lung ep) are awesome. I wonder what happened in the meeting where they veered away. "I know lets forget the cool music and lyrics and just put crappy and irritating computer noises in"

What about OK Computer? That rocks!

Posted 14 years ago by miahfost [ Reply ]

I wish I was Thom Yorke.

Posted 14 years ago by mauflex [ Reply ]

OK so where are all the weirdo Radiohead freaks now. Here is the evidence that they started a brilliant band and lasted 2 albums before degenerating into the rubbish that their fans seem to back on this site. Pablo Honey + The Bends(including the my iron lung ep) are awesome. I wonder what happened in the meeting where they veered away. "I know lets forget the cool music and lyrics and just put crappy and irritating computer noises in"

Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog [ Reply ]

Radiohead classic before they got a bit arsey

Posted 14 years ago by Pommie [ Reply ]

horstman wrote:

I don't think Putin is much further behind George in the devil department (only perhaps much smarter)!

Or the Joker.

Posted 15 years ago by sqqqrly [ Reply ]

Fantastic - never expected this one - but one of my favourites and haven't heard it for ages!

Posted 15 years ago by planet_lizard [ Reply ]

Ironic —- the least Radiohead-sounding track I've heard here, and one I actually don't mind.

Posted 15 years ago by keller1 [ Reply ]

Pablo Honey is a much better album than it gets credit for. The great irony about Radiohead is that Creep is really a pretty weak song. "Stop whispering, start shouting" from this album, is awesome.

Posted 15 years ago by rdo [ Reply ]

miahfost wrote:

Oh, and George Bush is evil.

I don't think Putin is much further behind George in the devil department (only perhaps much smarter)!

Posted 17 years ago by horstman [ Reply ]

screechy teen age angst hatemyselfmymommydadmyschool trying new bass chords 'cus they like be like totally total dude i'llfixyou i'll get my pipe and brillo and smokeit then sing aboutdat, yo.

Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit [ Reply ]

Slipstream wrote:

Ummmm...sorry, but I'm not feeling this one at all.

me either, and they are one of my favorite bands. 3

Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz [ Reply ]

Ummmm...sorry, but I'm not feeling this one at all.

Posted 17 years ago by Slipstream [ Reply ]

squidish wrote:

Radiohead is the Pink Floyd of m-m-my generation...

Perhaps that explains why neither do much for me--I'm a generation in between.

Posted 17 years ago by handyrae [ Reply ]

Nothing like Radiohead to clear the morning clouds.

Posted 17 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth [ Reply ]

squidish wrote:

Radiohead is the Pink Floyd of m-m-my generation...

definetly!

Posted 17 years ago by exciter76 [ Reply ]

Radiohead is the Pink Floyd of m-m-my generation...

Posted 18 years ago by squidish [ Reply ]

milehighYinzer wrote:

Seems like we need to keep it more simple for the 75% of the people who can't get the Kid A through Hail to the Theif stuff. Play more stuff from Hail to the Theif and Kid A.

Ãshc. Radiohead is a great band, but they try to damn hard to obfuscate their message in an attempt to avoid "selling out." The early records through OK Computer were fantastic, after that they descend into a self-righteous set of electronic doodles, a pastiche of contemporary music. I welcome the alternative to corporate pop fascism but I wish they would leaven their righteous seriousness with a little melody once in a while. Oh, and George Bush is evil.

Posted 18 years ago by miahfost [ Reply ]

Been a lot of old Radiohead on RP lately. Seems like we need to keep it more simple for the 75% of the people who can't get the Kid A through Hail to the Theif stuff. Play more stuff from Hail to the Theif and Kid A.

Posted 18 years ago by milehighYinzer [ Reply ]

Darkmatter wrote:

I just remembered a very early interview with Radiohead, circa "Pablo Honey". A young Thom Yorke was a bit reluctant playing the album to his mother, because of the "playing with myself" bit. Pretty cute, but things have changed.

From what I heard he was offered a position in Take That, but didn't want to play second fiddle to Robbie Williams. His mum insisted it would be the better career move, but he was adamant to go with the nerdier Radiohead, so she kicked him out of the house. Hence "Creep".

(OK, I made that up.)

Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed [ Reply ]

Anyone else think this has a Plimsouls sound to it? It didn't sound like typical Radiohead to me.

Posted 18 years ago by newwavegurly [ Reply ]

HELL YEA!!! Thanks a pile for this one!!!

Posted 18 years ago by jewmanchu80 [ Reply ]

algrif wrote:

What do you mean..after.. It sucks bigtime now!

I share the sentiment. The attraction of this band has always eluded me and will likely continue to...

Posted 18 years ago by tulfan [ Reply ]

I just remembered a very early interview with Radiohead, circa "Pablo Honey". A young Thom Yorke was a bit reluctant playing the album to his mother, because of the "playing with myself" bit. Pretty cute, but things have changed.

Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter [ Reply ]

Wow, never heard this and never would have guessed it was RH. Thom's voice isn't making my ears bleed.

Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste [ Reply ]

mafe wrote:

I just love Radiohead. Pre abduction and post abduction.

Define "abduction"... OK Computer? hmmm

Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi [ Reply ]

cptbuz wrote:

not long after this Radiohead decided to suck

What do you mean..after.. It sucks bigtime now!

Posted 18 years ago by algrif [ Reply ]

I just love Radiohead. Pre abduction and post abduction.

Posted 18 years ago by mafe [ Reply ]

This one takes me right back to high school.

Posted 18 years ago by lepton [ Reply ]

not long after this Radiohead decided to suck

Posted 18 years ago by cptbuz [ Reply ]

WOW thanks rp! i forgotten how much i love this song, thanks for taking me back in time a lil

Posted 19 years ago by sugarbrown [ Reply ]

I thought this was gonna be a Nick Drake song from the intro. It's not that much of a stretch to think of him doing this one...

Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack [ Reply ]

This is almost tolerable.

Posted 19 years ago by TheLoneIguana [ Reply ]

This album was named from a Jerky Boys call. Wonder if we'll ever hear the Jerky Boys on RP. Pablo, honey come to Florida. Are you washing your ass, Pablo?

Posted 19 years ago by briandel [ Reply ]

you could not have played a better song at this moment in time, this album is still my favorite from radiohead

Posted 19 years ago by elokin2141 [ Reply ]

one my favorite radiohead songs...melts a girls heart

Posted 19 years ago by jerkstore [ Reply ]

Anyone heard this one in concert recently? Seems like they don't trot out much PH any more... Excellent tune that showed signs of things to come.

Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish [ Reply ]

Radiohead have revealed little details about the new album to be released in 2006. I have written a couple of articles, including an mp3 of "Arpeggi" and video link for "House of Cards." (click here) (click here)

Posted 19 years ago by ElizabethBoody [ Reply ]

Still remember those chunky chords & Thom's vocals from Creep that made me stop in my tracks as I passed the video playing on tv. Bought this CD and wondered if they'd ever match the simple brilliance of Creep. Of course they didn't. They blew it out of the water.

Posted 19 years ago by Nuance [ Reply ]

I like pretty much every Radiohead song recorded; this is not one of them, unfortunately. Who would've thought this is the same band that made OK Computer?

Posted 19 years ago by Gish05 [ Reply ]

radiohead = excellent band, excellent songwriting.

Posted 19 years ago by bebe [ Reply ]

This song marked a broken hearted period of my life... Cried a lot to it.

Posted 19 years ago by mafe [ Reply ]

Ugh, I don't know what it is, but so often when I hear a song and think 'ugh, this is almost annoying enough for me to switch over to the LRC' it turns out that it's Radiohead.

Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste [ Reply ]

These people aren't your friends, their payed to kiss your feet.

I love this song.

Posted 19 years ago by Moon [ Reply ]

999_99_999 wrote:

Awesome! The oft, overlooked album that turned me on this band.

Same here! So many discount this album, but it's my first introduction to the band and still one of my favorites. I wonder what it is that people don't take to?

Posted 19 years ago by lovetractor24 [ Reply ]

Posted 20 years ago by R_P [ Reply ]

I just love the lyrics of this song. Early Radiohead at their very best. :) Been thinking about you And there's no rest Should I still love you Still see you in bed But I'm playing with myself What do you care? When I'm not there

Posted 20 years ago by Darkmatter [ Reply ]

aww, baby Radiohead! I know it wasn't that long ago, but Thom sounds so young.