Of course when this came out, I was one of those people hoping for “OK Computer 2”. But Radiohead don’t do what’s expected. It stands up to repeated listening and there’s some undeniable greats on this album. It took a minute, because it was such a left turn, but the class shines through. As it does on all their albums.
I talk to a lot of younger people about Radiohead and they all say Kid A was their entry to the band, and their favorite album. But I was like you, I was 19 and I wanted OKC pt. 2. I actually threw my CD in the garbage after a couple spins. I dug it out, and I eventually loved it, but I’m pretty embarrassed by how much time it took to enjoy it.
It still sounds a little strange, I like it but it makes me feel weird, it was a new millennium when this came out and I don't know...a different time and so nostalgic! Plus I'm 24 years older which is scary!
This is a popular opinion that Kid A or Ok Computer is THEE album, but i would Argue Hail to the Thief is where Radiohead peaked in creativity and complexity. Yes there are masterpieces scattered through out many albums, but as a whole, Hail to the Thief is the most immpresive album of theirs.
Hail to the Thief is like the White Album to me. Lots of experimentation, snippets of greatness, and even whole thoughts of greatness, but a bit all over the place. Very Raw and return to figure. Abrasive yet soft. I love both albums to pieces. And I find both to be creative highs for the bands retrospectively
You would think "In Rainbows" would be somewhere on that list. Many RH fans think it's their best. Personally, I could never choose between those 3 and AMSP. To me they're all 4 "top 10" albums of all time.
@@SR91313 I was going to say that very thing In Rainbows is probably their best record when it's all said and done but they're all great even the King Of Limbs from the basement is incredible.
@@robertgrace6182top 12 albums of ALL TIME is a huge rating lol. It’s higher than that on my list personally but I think anywhere in the top 15 is giving OKC proper recognition in the grand scheme of things
So the last track Untitled was a hidden track, if you waited and listened to silence to silence for a few minutes on the CD album it would play this. It was a little bonus or maybe resurrection of the next life he talked about on the track before
Yep, hidden tracks were a thing that CD technology introduced, not really practical on older formats, and are also kinda lost on streaming services. A gimmick of the era, a lost art. I can't remember which but I had an album where the hidden track was padded to track number 99 with dozens of blank tracks filling the space.
@@lk-music for sure, a lost art. Although, there’s an argument of Her Majesty by The Beatles being the first “hidden track” going back to vinyl days! I wish more albums did this, but it’s hard to translate in a modern sense. Im intrigued by the record you talk about, if you remember it please let me know! Thanks 🎉
Maybe even Sgt Pepper’s loop track, now that I think about it. An interesting way to end an album, and lost in the times when people barely listen to full albums anymore 😢
@@joshthomson1998 yep, there were similar gimmicks on vinyl, picture disks were the thing mainly, but I think Monty Python also pressed a 'double grooved' record where which version of the record you got depending which groove the needle was placed on.
if you want to get a good feel as to why so many of us think Radiohead is right up there with bands like the Beatles and Pink Floyd try the two live in the studio sessions they did from the basement. Both shows are incredible and the In Rainbows session has songs from Kid A and Hail To The Thief as well. There are no copyright issues with the In Rainbows session either so you don't have to chop it up. The other session for the King Of Limbs does have copyright issues so be warned.
How to Disappear Completely is based on a mantra Michael Stipe from REM gave to Thom when he was struggling during the OK Computer tour. Full of "Blown speakers and hurricanes".
AMAZING!!!!! Love people reacting to Radiohead Albums... they HAVE to be listened to as a whole. :)
Of course when this came out, I was one of those people hoping for “OK Computer 2”. But Radiohead don’t do what’s expected. It stands up to repeated listening and there’s some undeniable greats on this album. It took a minute, because it was such a left turn, but the class shines through. As it does on all their albums.
I love this album now but when it came out I was so pissed off I boycotted them for years (after Amnesiac) and it took me a while to come back.
I talk to a lot of younger people about Radiohead and they all say Kid A was their entry to the band, and their favorite album. But I was like you, I was 19 and I wanted OKC pt. 2. I actually threw my CD in the garbage after a couple spins. I dug it out, and I eventually loved it, but I’m pretty embarrassed by how much time it took to enjoy it.
It still sounds a little strange, I like it but it makes me feel weird, it was a new millennium when this came out and I don't know...a different time and so nostalgic! Plus I'm 24 years older which is scary!
How to disappear completely is the most beautifully haunting songs I’ve ever heard
I WISH I COULD LISTEN TO KID A FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAIN
love this video, keep it up
edit: also, if there's any other radiohead albums you haven't listened to yet, make sure to make videos on them too
Glad you loved it!
Radiohead are the Beatles and the Pink Floyd of a certain generation, I think their music is relative to the social context of the time.
i love the nation anthem
This album changed my life. Thanks man
This is a popular opinion that Kid A or Ok Computer is THEE album, but i would Argue Hail to the Thief is where Radiohead peaked in creativity and complexity. Yes there are masterpieces scattered through out many albums, but as a whole, Hail to the Thief is the most immpresive album of theirs.
I have a very soft spot for HTTT - not sure its their best, if it was 10/11 tracks removing the weakest ones Id definitely agree
Hail to the Thief is like the White Album to me. Lots of experimentation, snippets of greatness, and even whole thoughts of greatness, but a bit all over the place. Very Raw and return to figure. Abrasive yet soft. I love both albums to pieces. And I find both to be creative highs for the bands retrospectively
Ok Computer was ranked 12th on the Apple Music Top 100 album list where Kid A was 33. Not many artists got 2 slots on it - both fantastic projects
Both projects are classics!
You would think "In Rainbows" would be somewhere on that list. Many RH fans think it's their best.
Personally, I could never choose between those 3 and AMSP. To me they're all 4 "top 10" albums of all time.
@@SR91313 I was going to say that very thing In Rainbows is probably their best record when it's all said and done but they're all great even the King Of Limbs from the basement is incredible.
How on Earth is OK computer only 12th???
@@robertgrace6182top 12 albums of ALL TIME is a huge rating lol. It’s higher than that on my list personally but I think anywhere in the top 15 is giving OKC proper recognition in the grand scheme of things
i still think In Rainbows is their best album but they are all great. They have at least 20-30 great b-sides that a lot of bands would love to have.
So the last track Untitled was a hidden track, if you waited and listened to silence to silence for a few minutes on the CD album it would play this. It was a little bonus or maybe resurrection of the next life he talked about on the track before
Yep, hidden tracks were a thing that CD technology introduced, not really practical on older formats, and are also kinda lost on streaming services. A gimmick of the era, a lost art. I can't remember which but I had an album where the hidden track was padded to track number 99 with dozens of blank tracks filling the space.
@@lk-music for sure, a lost art. Although, there’s an argument of Her Majesty by The Beatles being the first “hidden track” going back to vinyl days! I wish more albums did this, but it’s hard to translate in a modern sense. Im intrigued by the record you talk about, if you remember it please let me know! Thanks 🎉
Maybe even Sgt Pepper’s loop track, now that I think about it. An interesting way to end an album, and lost in the times when people barely listen to full albums anymore 😢
@@joshthomson1998 yep, there were similar gimmicks on vinyl, picture disks were the thing mainly, but I think Monty Python also pressed a 'double grooved' record where which version of the record you got depending which groove the needle was placed on.
if you want to get a good feel as to why so many of us think Radiohead is right up there with bands like the Beatles and Pink Floyd try the two live in the studio sessions they did from the basement. Both shows are incredible and the In Rainbows session has songs from Kid A and Hail To The Thief as well. There are no copyright issues with the In Rainbows session either so you don't have to chop it up. The other session for the King Of Limbs does have copyright issues so be warned.
Love the video and how well you can articulate your thoughts about the songs.
Appreciate the kind words! 👊🏾
The Brits just reward sales, not quality.
Love Radioed thank you so much to undertend everething ❤
Kanye said this record had a big impact on him then thom ghosted him at the grammys and he was pissed.
How to Disappear Completely is based on a mantra Michael Stipe from REM gave to Thom when he was struggling during the OK Computer tour. Full of "Blown speakers and hurricanes".