Monday, January 9, 2012

Quick Write: Radiohead

I think a quick-write about one of my favorite bands is waay overdue. And what better band to write about than Radiohead? They are the most diverse and exciting band out there by far. In the early nineties, they had a major hit titled Creep. During this time, they released two albums. There are way more good songs on those two albums that aren't as popular. Then, they released OK computer in 1998, which was amazing and much more progressive. Their major hits off that album were miles ahead of every song in sophistication and craftsmanship. They, in 2000, they changed their style entirely and made Kid A and Amnesiac, two albums almost completely electronic. Although they had changed entirely, their fans, me included, still liked them. Their new songs were exciting and different. And the songs that WER'NT electronic were amazing, like Knives Out which is one of my favorite songs. Then they found a good middle between them and released Hail to the Thief and In Rainbows. They are more rock-oriented, but show a variety of styles and ideas which make them amazing (Hail to the Thief is my favorite album).
One really cool thing about them is that they are multi-instrumentalists and often switch around instruments to fit the song whether that be someone play piano, someone play extra drums, or three people playing guitar. Because of this, they are a really cool live band and I really hope someday I can see them live.
Another reason I like them is because they are one of the very few bands that hasn't changed members at all since the band's creation. That's a very impressive feat and shows how well they work together in a group. I would recommend them to anyone and hope everyone has a chance to embrace this awesome band.

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