![]() ![]() “The Gloaming” thankfully loses some of its electronic chilliness in concert, transforming the sterility of its studio rendition into something as alive as the shadows described in the lyrics. He keeps them simple so that no matter what’s added to it - tapped cymbals, wood block, almost nonexistent guitar - the song will still hook you right from its opening measures, which is especially true here. The genius of Amnesiac rides on Colin Greenwood’s modest basslines. Tom Waits by way of Thom Yorke, “The Amazing Sounds of Orgy” (we’re guessing it refers to the sex gathering, not the industrial act) is the rare song that earns an overused music-critic adjective like “haunted” or “eerie.” We’ve probably used those words at other points in this list, so please forgive us. “Staircase” “The Daily Mail” / “Staircase” single (2011) This B-side appears after some airport announcements in French and the clamor of a crowd, layering reverb and lackadaisical guitar (a little too lackadaisical at times) until there’s a big enough pool for Yorke’s vocals to swim across with grace, giving he illusion of a lucid dream. “A Reminder” “Paranoid Android” single (1997)Įverything in life is a dream, or at least it sure can feel like it. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a reminder that God will break your heart: “He’s tugging at my arms and legs/ Like I was a marionette/ Send baby Jesus/ To radiate his lie.” –Nina Corcoran While Yorke’s busy singing a prayer to be a better child, Jonny Greenwood rolls out a meditative - if slightly snoozy - guitar lick fit for True Detective. “I Am a Wicked Child” “Go to Sleep” single (2003) Hopefully, you found everything in its right place.ġ20. ![]() Please let us know your feelings below although I can practically hear you Radioheadz typing already. No, it does not include different-sounding demos (“Thinking About You”) or alternate versions (the Amnesiac draft of “Morning Bell” notwithstanding). Yes, it does include some of the best music of the past 25 years. No, it does not include songs that have not been officially released in completed studio form. Yes, this list includes the previously unreleased cuts from last week’s OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997-2017. ![]() Despite the obstacles, we pulled it off: Radiohead’s 162 songs have been ranked. The top and bottom tiers were pretty evident (in our opinion), but how do you figure out where to place “Lewis (Mistreated)” and “Gagging Order” among their catalog of album tracks? The added “problem” of there being so many strong songs doesn’t help the matter. The Fab Five of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, and Phil Selway have quite the track record.focu When the dust settles, you can only hope that with a bit of reasoning and compromise that you’ve compiled the best order. Inevitably, there will be disagreements, leading to punch-ups at weddings, sulking, and feeling like a real creep. There are different eras in the band’s 24-year recording history that make it difficult to compare one album to the next. A staff ranking of Radiohead’s nine albums isn’t the easiest activity to partake in. ![]()
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