@@sheedaysi think the correct lyrics of idioteque and kid A in general are actually pretty debated, they've never been officially listed by thom or radiohead. though i think the general consensus is "here im alive"
@@sheedays That doesn't make much sense in English so I think it's "here i'm allowed" which not only makes sense, it fits the song's theme perfectly as well.
The Bends should be the next Radiohead album, it was their first move after the hit Creep on their debut album was, the people expected a lot from them, and they delivered very very well.
The bends is my favorite albums from Radiohead. I didnt find the album until the summer of 99, and this album played every morning and every night in my ears. This and Okcomputer help though some tough times. But The Bends!!! you will jam out do suuure.
If you like The National Anthem you have to watch the live performance on SNL. Context is very important, you have to realize this was the album right after OKC and everyone was expecting them to keep being "the saviors of rock and roll" like the press was saying. This album is usually considered the greatest left turn for a band ever. I'm sure a lot of people didn't hear anything from Kid A yet and it probably was a real shock to them. They didn't release any singles from this album and only short snippets of a few songs with cool animation so no one knew what to expect. They came out and kicked ass on SNL, Kid A is so much better than I imagined live and people were really surprised by it.
Aphex Twin is fine but people saying this album is IDM have lost the plot. If it is IDM, it’s the only one to debut or reach number one on Billboard, but it’s much more than that.
Kid A is an A+, perfect record for me. If you loved the horns on The National Anthem, you will very much enjoy Life in a Glasshouse off Amnesiac, it’s essentially free jazz. The bass line off National Anthem was written by Thom when he was 16. Ed actually was the one who made Treefingers, but it does feel like Jonny. Jonny did all of Idioteque on a computer program out of scratch, except the Tristan chord sound and that little sound right at the end of intro are sampled from two late 20th century classical composers. You should look up Jonny doing it live, it is one of the more remarkable things I’ve seen. You saying specter a few times is funny since they wrote an unused theme song for the Bond film Spectre, and Jonny has collaborated with PT Anderson on most or all of his film scores since at least There Will Be Blood. If you really dig atmospheric music, there are two albums by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós named Ágætis byrjun and ( ). They were both realeased around the same time as Kid A and are just as atmospheric as anything else I’ve heard.
+ on Life in a Glasshouse, I have it added to a Blues playlist of mine (yes its probably more Jazz but fuck it). The horns in the National Anthem always remind me of the theme tune of Oz. Pretty sure there was a jazz intro version Way Down in the Hole for one of the seasons of The Wire that reminded me of it as well.
@@JerryBees if you’ve never listened to ( ), you absolutely need to ASAP. The last song on that album might be my favorite closer to any record ever. Probably tied with Street Spirit off The Bends. Also, you should use iTunes or apple music to listen to it, because Apple has Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio and that fucking album is Dolby and sounds fucking AMAZING. Apple sounds better, is cheaper, has hi-res lossless, and pays the artists more. Atmos really makes a huge difference, and as someone who really appreciates the mixing and production process, you’re missing out.
I think some of the lyrics might not be accurate. "Cut the Kids in Half" should be the Morningbell lyrics, which makes the song evidently about a family breakdown/divorce scenario imo.
Been waiting for this. Look On my first listen In rainbows was “just a nice listen ". I feel you.. But after like a month i got back to it. Good headphones no distractions just completely got lost in it. Now it has become my favorite album ever. It just grows and grows and doesn't stop. Every time it just gets better. Atleast that's my experience. Also.. I'm not saying this only because I'm a huge Björk fan but Kid A is really inspired by her album Homogenic.. Unravel is one of Thom's all time favorite songs (Radiohead performed it live many times) Since you really loved motion picture soundtrack. Vespertine would be right up your alley I'm telling you. Björk is once in a lifetime artist (Sorry if my English is bad I'm from Sri lanka which is why i can't watch your streams. it's 4 a.m in the morning here when you're live lol )
That was a great reaction - I love when someone takes us along for their journey and can provide peronal clarity and new innovative responses. I thought it was great! Going back to 'The Bends' is a great move, to see the more raw 3 guitar attach that originated the band and never really left regardless of what new directions they go on every album - just to witness The Bends, OK Computer, and Kid A - the 3 releases they did in 5 years after the pressure debut album in 1993 with "Creep," will add to your feel for the band. Oh, and also, 'The Bends' is a sick album! But the other plan you mentioned, is the best of all....."In Rainbows: From the Basement." Just the same 5 guys who met in High School, are stil together as those same 5 guys - and YES, it is amazing to watch how they re-create their soundscapes and sonic wizardry live with no tricks - that concert - If I have to guess, will give you a newfound appreciation of 'In Rainbows' - plus there are a handful or more tracks they play that aren't on that album that are badass. If it isn't the absolute Apex moment in band history, that concert is in the top few foe sure. Also, it has been reacted to several times and 100% of those reactions made it up on YT without any pauses or need to cut out anything, so you can just sit back and enjoy one of the most legendary live videos in music history and offer up more of the honest incites - great, good, bad or indifferent, as you did here, Sorry long comment PoPo are knocking, I am out! Peace/
I don't know exactly why but i feel like a reaction to soundtracks for the blind would be pretty cool. You have some pretty interesting takes and i love seeing people's interpretation of stuff in that.
For some songs (Kid A for instance) Thom apparently pulled the lyrics from a hat. Interesting how you don't seem too surprised by the shift in sound compared to OK Computer. Probably because you're already familiar with some later day Radiohead. At the time, coming after The Bends and OK Computer, this must have been such a shock. Looking forward to the next Radiohead reactions!
Thom was in a really dark place during the OK Computer tour. He did NOT handle fame well and did not like the trajectory of the band. (There is a great documentary about it, "Meeting People Is Easy.") Knowing that may help you understand where he was coming from with songs like Optimistic and How to Disappear Completely.
Great reaction to one of my favorite albums, it would be great if you explored more territory, Argentine rock from the 70's is awesome, with Spinetta at the top, "El jardin de los presentes" by Invisible, one of his bands, it is considered one of the best albums in Spanish, mixing elements of jazz, progressive rock, experimental and psychedelic rock, it is an excellent musical journey. Greetings from México.
Doing my part by watching this video because 1) I missed the stream and 2) I want this man to react to The Bends and The King of Limbs EDIT: (I thought you still haven't reacted to In Rainbows lol. Would you look at that, I got another video to watch!)
@@JerryBees I'm sorry, Mr Bees 😭 I will run back to all your Radiohead videos and add em to my watch queue as penance and will leave a comment as proof. I need something to watch while I finish my shift anyway 😂
My favorite album of the 2000's is Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life. Speaking of that album, I'm still fiending for that reaction. Also, if you want to hear some good base listen to the 98.12.28 live album by Fishmans. It's probably my favorite album ever, and I'd love to see your reaction.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is great. It's worth diving into Jim O-Rourke's back catalogue too. He played on and mixed the album and is a talented and eccentric geezer. His own solo work is excellent, recommend starting with 'Insignificance'.
52:39 it’s Jonny on the modular synth. If I remember correctly it was a part of this long music compilation he made and thom heard this part and they made a song out of it
Dug the reaction, diggity dog (big ups da wwf no mercy theme). Just a quick fact check- Motion Picture Soundtrack was written before Creep, so its not about his wife. Untitled was just a hidden track on the CD that played after a minute of silence following MPS ending. I hope you do all their albums (okay I'm cool if you skip Pablo Honey) and though you haven't gone in order yet, I think Amnesiac is worth listening to next. It was recorded at the same time as Kid A and is equally unique and has some absolute gems on it.
I am also a fan of Wilco, I am old enough to have bought Uncle Tupelo before they split into Wilco and Son Volt. Cool thing about RH is that they are still making amazing music in The Smile.
The way the songs were written and structured and especially the way Thom came at writing the lyrics were HEAVILY inspired by the way Talking Heads made Remain in Light. Look into it, it’s super fuckin cool and if you haven’t heard that album listen to it ASAFP
This is such a great album, and it's hard to find an album that's great all the way through. If you're not familiar with Beach House, I would suggest Bloom. And if you want more sad dance music by sad middle aged people (my personal favorite subgenre), I would love to see your reaction to American Dream by LCD Soundsystem.
Before you decide the best album of the 2000s I suggest you listen to some of the following: Coil - The Ape of Naples Women - Women The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas Gétatchèw Mèkurya & The Ex & Guests - Moa Anbessa Lightining Bolt - Wonderful Rainbow Portishead - Third Xiu Xiu - Fabulous Muscles Jim O’Rourke - Insignificance Autechre - Confield Solex - Low Kick and Hard Bop
26:28 didn't expect a Katy Perry joke jumpscare in the middle of Radiohead but here we are 💀 EDIT: I was about to throw hands when you found How to Disappear Completely mid at first but luckily you came into your senses 😂
How To Disappear Completely is beloved by fans and considered by many to be the best Radiohead song (and is Thom's personal favorite). It will likely grow on you. But I am with you, The National Anthem is my favorite song on the album -- so good.
It was Thom's personal favorite in like 2003, god only knows what his favorite is now. I know my favorites change all the time and any songs from that long ago may not be be a "favorite" anymore.
There seems to be some discrepancy on the Spotify lyrics for this album in particular. I didn't see any lyrics in the CD sleeve but maybe that was the point 🤷
The instrument in motion picture soundtrack is a pump organ btw, they’re so much fun to just play with and experiment
Am I wrong that the correct line in Morning Bell is “cut the kids in half” and not “get the kids in here” as shown in these lyrics?
you’re correct, spotify lyrics are wrong pretty often: it’s also supposed to be “here i’m alive” instead of “here i’m allowed” in idioteque
@@sheedaysi think the correct lyrics of idioteque and kid A in general are actually pretty debated, they've never been officially listed by thom or radiohead. though i think the general consensus is "here im alive"
@@ichasedacrow2 this was true for a long time, but we got official and expanded lyrics in the “fear stalks the land!” book from 2021
@@sheedays ohhhh cool, i guess the reddit post i looked at was from a few years ago lol
@@sheedays That doesn't make much sense in English so I think it's "here i'm allowed" which not only makes sense, it fits the song's theme perfectly as well.
The Bends should be the next Radiohead album, it was their first move after the hit Creep on their debut album was, the people expected a lot from them, and they delivered very very well.
Ok computer, Kid A, In Rainbows, and A Moon Shaped Pool switch as my favorite Radiohead record each week 😅
Man, as a fellow horn enjoyer, I LOVED your takes on national anthem. It’s not appreciated enough🌞 EAT my 👍
Love horns and especially love the ones in that song. Just terrific
The bends is my favorite albums from Radiohead. I didnt find the album until the summer of 99, and this album played every morning and every night in my ears. This and Okcomputer help though some tough times. But The Bends!!! you will jam out do suuure.
Absolute taste. The Bends is my favorite tooooooo. I am so excited for him to get into that one.
OK Computer, Kid A, and In Rainbows consistently leapfrog each other for my favorite Radiohead album, I just can’t decide.
If you like horns in radiohead songs, definently give life in a glasshouse a listen
If you like The National Anthem you have to watch the live performance on SNL. Context is very important, you have to realize this was the album right after OKC and everyone was expecting them to keep being "the saviors of rock and roll" like the press was saying. This album is usually considered the greatest left turn for a band ever. I'm sure a lot of people didn't hear anything from Kid A yet and it probably was a real shock to them. They didn't release any singles from this album and only short snippets of a few songs with cool animation so no one knew what to expect. They came out and kicked ass on SNL, Kid A is so much better than I imagined live and people were really surprised by it.
Aphex Twin is fine but people saying this album is IDM have lost the plot. If it is IDM, it’s the only one to debut or reach number one on Billboard, but it’s much more than that.
You need to check out Radiohead playing the National Anthem and Idioteque on SNL from 2001
Kid A is an A+, perfect record for me. If you loved the horns on The National Anthem, you will very much enjoy Life in a Glasshouse off Amnesiac, it’s essentially free jazz. The bass line off National Anthem was written by Thom when he was 16. Ed actually was the one who made Treefingers, but it does feel like Jonny.
Jonny did all of Idioteque on a computer program out of scratch, except the Tristan chord sound and that little sound right at the end of intro are sampled from two late 20th century classical composers. You should look up Jonny doing it live, it is one of the more remarkable things I’ve seen.
You saying specter a few times is funny since they wrote an unused theme song for the Bond film Spectre, and Jonny has collaborated with PT Anderson on most or all of his film scores since at least There Will Be Blood. If you really dig atmospheric music, there are two albums by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós named Ágætis byrjun and ( ). They were both realeased around the same time as Kid A and are just as atmospheric as anything else I’ve heard.
I was going to mention Sigur Ros! Didn't because I can never remember how to pronounce their name hahaha. But yes Agætis bytjun is a lovely record.
+ on Life in a Glasshouse, I have it added to a Blues playlist of mine (yes its probably more Jazz but fuck it). The horns in the National Anthem always remind me of the theme tune of Oz. Pretty sure there was a jazz intro version Way Down in the Hole for one of the seasons of The Wire that reminded me of it as well.
@@KaiXx751 I believe you’re thinking of the season 2 version, which is actually the original Tom Waits version and rules so much.
@@JerryBees if you’ve never listened to ( ), you absolutely need to ASAP. The last song on that album might be my favorite closer to any record ever. Probably tied with Street Spirit off The Bends. Also, you should use iTunes or apple music to listen to it, because Apple has Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio and that fucking album is Dolby and sounds fucking AMAZING. Apple sounds better, is cheaper, has hi-res lossless, and pays the artists more. Atmos really makes a huge difference, and as someone who really appreciates the mixing and production process, you’re missing out.
@@dbaileyosu Really? I wholeheartedly agree with you, I think S2 theme is the best! Nice to know it’s the original.
I think some of the lyrics might not be accurate.
"Cut the Kids in Half" should be the Morningbell lyrics, which makes the song evidently about a family breakdown/divorce scenario imo.
Been waiting for this. Look On my first listen In rainbows was “just a nice listen ". I feel you.. But after like a month i got back to it. Good headphones no distractions just completely got lost in it. Now it has become my favorite album ever. It just grows and grows and doesn't stop. Every time it just gets better. Atleast that's my experience.
Also.. I'm not saying this only because I'm a huge Björk fan but Kid A is really inspired by her album Homogenic.. Unravel is one of Thom's all time favorite songs (Radiohead performed it live many times)
Since you really loved motion picture soundtrack. Vespertine would be right up your alley I'm telling you.
Björk is once in a lifetime artist
(Sorry if my English is bad I'm from Sri lanka which is why i can't watch your streams. it's 4 a.m in the morning here when you're live lol )
I've felt rainbows creepin in but Kid A had me more in that first listen. A Bjork reaction WILL happen at some point. Just don't know when lol
That was a great reaction - I love when someone takes us along for their journey and can provide peronal clarity and new innovative responses. I thought it was great! Going back to 'The Bends' is a great move, to see the more raw 3 guitar attach that originated the band and never really left regardless of what new directions they go on every album - just to witness The Bends, OK Computer, and Kid A - the 3 releases they did in 5 years after the pressure debut album in 1993 with "Creep," will add to your feel for the band. Oh, and also, 'The Bends' is a sick album! But the other plan you mentioned, is the best of all....."In Rainbows: From the Basement." Just the same 5 guys who met in High School, are stil together as those same 5 guys - and YES, it is amazing to watch how they re-create their soundscapes and sonic wizardry live with no tricks - that concert - If I have to guess, will give you a newfound appreciation of 'In Rainbows' - plus there are a handful or more tracks they play that aren't on that album that are badass. If it isn't the absolute Apex moment in band history, that concert is in the top few foe sure. Also, it has been reacted to several times and 100% of those reactions made it up on YT without any pauses or need to cut out anything, so you can just sit back and enjoy one of the most legendary live videos in music history and offer up more of the honest incites - great, good, bad or indifferent, as you did here, Sorry long comment PoPo are knocking, I am out! Peace/
I don't know exactly why but i feel like a reaction to soundtracks for the blind would be pretty cool. You have some pretty interesting takes and i love seeing people's interpretation of stuff in that.
Swans will happen at some point. It's insane I haven't listened to them yet anyway.
Your reaction when the horns came in during National Anthem was absolute class!
For some songs (Kid A for instance) Thom apparently pulled the lyrics from a hat.
Interesting how you don't seem too surprised by the shift in sound compared to OK Computer. Probably because you're already familiar with some later day Radiohead. At the time, coming after The Bends and OK Computer, this must have been such a shock. Looking forward to the next Radiohead reactions!
Nice reaction! Liked and subscribed.
U should react to Dummy by Portishead
This and Third by Portishead are two of my favorite albums. if you haven't heard it, please react to it 🙏🙏
Thom was in a really dark place during the OK Computer tour. He did NOT handle fame well and did not like the trajectory of the band. (There is a great documentary about it, "Meeting People Is Easy.") Knowing that may help you understand where he was coming from with songs like Optimistic and How to Disappear Completely.
The Bends and A Moon Shaped Pool are my favorites. Love Wilco as well. Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is a mastapiece.
You should watch the In the basement session for The king of limbs !! You’re gonna fall in love !!!
Great reaction to one of my favorite albums, it would be great if you explored more territory, Argentine rock from the 70's is awesome, with Spinetta at the top, "El jardin de los presentes" by Invisible, one of his bands, it is considered one of the best albums in Spanish, mixing elements of jazz, progressive rock, experimental and psychedelic rock, it is an excellent musical journey. Greetings from México.
Doing my part by watching this video because 1) I missed the stream and 2) I want this man to react to The Bends and The King of Limbs
EDIT: (I thought you still haven't reacted to In Rainbows lol. Would you look at that, I got another video to watch!)
Fake fan smdh 😤
@@JerryBees I'm sorry, Mr Bees 😭 I will run back to all your Radiohead videos and add em to my watch queue as penance and will leave a comment as proof. I need something to watch while I finish my shift anyway 😂
My favorite album of the 2000's is Deathconsciousness by Have a Nice Life. Speaking of that album, I'm still fiending for that reaction.
Also, if you want to hear some good base listen to the 98.12.28 live album by Fishmans. It's probably my favorite album ever, and I'd love to see your reaction.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is great. It's worth diving into Jim O-Rourke's back catalogue too. He played on and mixed the album and is a talented and eccentric geezer. His own solo work is excellent, recommend starting with 'Insignificance'.
The Kid A Mnesiac Exhibition is a necessity now.
52:39 it’s Jonny on the modular synth. If I remember correctly it was a part of this long music compilation he made and thom heard this part and they made a song out of it
If you haven’t listened to Phoebe Bridgers, both of her albums are fantastic
Why’d I think I clicked on a cosmonaut variety hour video with that intro lol
Dug the reaction, diggity dog (big ups da wwf no mercy theme). Just a quick fact check- Motion Picture Soundtrack was written before Creep, so its not about his wife. Untitled was just a hidden track on the CD that played after a minute of silence following MPS ending. I hope you do all their albums (okay I'm cool if you skip Pablo Honey) and though you haven't gone in order yet, I think Amnesiac is worth listening to next. It was recorded at the same time as Kid A and is equally unique and has some absolute gems on it.
Colin Greenwood is a fucking mastermind bassist.
Finally after one month 👍🏼
I am also a fan of Wilco, I am old enough to have bought Uncle Tupelo before they split into Wilco and Son Volt. Cool thing about RH is that they are still making amazing music in The Smile.
Funny enough, I was just a little more familiar with the Smile than RH before I started this series. I suppose I'm working backwards
Awesome Protomartyr poster, got the same exact one!!
Protomartyr is so fucking good
It’s the best album of all time
You should check out Ants From Up There - Black Country, New Road if you haven't, the horns are pretty good in that album.
Really Thoming my York to this.
The way the songs were written and structured and especially the way Thom came at writing the lyrics were HEAVILY inspired by the way Talking Heads made Remain in Light. Look into it, it’s super fuckin cool and if you haven’t heard that album listen to it ASAFP
Yes but just a few songs had them picking lyrics out of a "hat" so to speak, not the entire album.
great video, you should react to Spectre by Radiohead, its a song that was made for a James Bond movie but got rejected
This is such a great album, and it's hard to find an album that's great all the way through. If you're not familiar with Beach House, I would suggest Bloom. And if you want more sad dance music by sad middle aged people (my personal favorite subgenre), I would love to see your reaction to American Dream by LCD Soundsystem.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is a top ten all time for me
I really love Morning Bell, and for some reason a lot of fans don't love it as much as it deserves.
One of the strongest songs in the album imo
Before you decide the best album of the 2000s I suggest you listen to some of the following:
Coil - The Ape of Naples
Women - Women
The Mountain Goats - All Hail West Texas
Gétatchèw Mèkurya & The Ex & Guests - Moa Anbessa
Lightining Bolt - Wonderful Rainbow
Portishead - Third
Xiu Xiu - Fabulous Muscles
Jim O’Rourke - Insignificance
Autechre - Confield
Solex - Low Kick and Hard Bop
Hoho. I look forward to live from the Basement ❤
Idioteque is fucking unreal live. Thom just loses his absolute shit and it's magical.
26:28 didn't expect a Katy Perry joke jumpscare in the middle of Radiohead but here we are 💀
EDIT: I was about to throw hands when you found How to Disappear Completely mid at first but luckily you came into your senses 😂
Bruv this shit was a ride
yesterday i woke up sucking on a lemon
I'm out here Yorkin' It
This is the first "meeeeh" reaction i see to How to disappear completely
? He literally said he was in a trance.
How To Disappear Completely is beloved by fans and considered by many to be the best Radiohead song (and is Thom's personal favorite). It will likely grow on you. But I am with you, The National Anthem is my favorite song on the album -- so good.
It was Thom's personal favorite in like 2003, god only knows what his favorite is now. I know my favorites change all the time and any songs from that long ago may not be be a "favorite" anymore.
@@jameshannagan4256 True. I should have said it was his favorite at one time. Either way, the point is more that it's a highly regarded song.
YES YESSSS FINALLY
It was a long time coming!
listen to the bends its one of my favorites, it's more rock oriented
I think you like In Rainbows more than you think you do, if I remember your reaction correctly!
he just likes saying dinosaurs roaming the earth
Horns? Albert Ayler Horns?
Treefingers was Ed o briens work not Jonny's :)
Thank you for your devotion to accuracy 🙏
If you love horns, you should listen to atom heart mother by pink floyd
By the way, Ed O' Brien composed Tree fckng fingers, not Jonny...
More like Minecraft music sounds like kid A. Always thought it was “dinosaurs will rule the earth”
There seems to be some discrepancy on the Spotify lyrics for this album in particular. I didn't see any lyrics in the CD sleeve but maybe that was the point 🤷
Are you uploading the Meteora vid?
Editing as I write this comment. Should be out tomorrow. MAYBE tn but doubtful
@@JerryBees Awesome! Very keen.
I think you might actually like the king of limbs
In Rainbows crushes
Rips even
I think you should check out twenty one pilots next🤞🏻
I NEED you to listen to ARTPOP by lady gaga
calling radiohead lofi is CRIMINAL
Thumbs up for being from Ohio, thumbs down for making me see the face of Jim Cornette.
No. It's not even Radiohead's best album of the 2000's.