If we are trying to assess this topic with even the slightest amount of objectivity, this is not really open for disussion. If you were to poll every musician and music critic in the western world, there is absolutely zero chance of any other musical act having a larger share of the votes. They are the greatest band of our time (2nd half of 90s and 00s) in the same way that The Beatles are the greatest band of the 60s, and Floyd was the 70s, Nirvana was the first half of the 90s, and IDK about the 80s but it seems like it would be between MJ/U2/GNR/.
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Originally Posted by MicroBob
I think their supposed influence/innovation is way overrated.
I mean, this is also not something that is really up for debate; you are simply incorrect. Radiohead are the Musicians Band of choice, AINEC. The biggest proof to this point is the 2008 Grammy Awards. The mere fact that they were appearing got the entire music community's panties in a bind. Huge pop stars Miley and Kanye acted like crazed fans and made news the following week because they felt "dissed" by Radiohead for not introducing themselves, crying on their blogs and on The View. Quest Love spent the whole night tweeting about them and how lucky he was to be invited to their after Party. They are the kings of the music industry, and that is just a fact.
As far as their actual musical influence, that is equally widespread. Not only are they one of the most often named influences in interviews with indie/rock, but they get a ton of hype from the Hip Hop world as well. Pretty sure The Roots, Outkast, and Wu Tang have all dropped their name on record, in addition to citing them as an influence. And, jfc, Paul Mccartney even tips his cap, and went as far to grab their producer, Nigel Godrich (The George Martin of our time), to make an album.
As far as Innovation goes, your argument is in slightly better shape. They aren't always necessarily the first to do what they do, they just do it better (and usually get the credit). The electro-rock of Kid A and the "Pay What you Will Model" being the best examples.
Their technical skills and musical innovation is pretty phenomenal, though. Johnny Greenwood is an incredibly innovative musician with either a guitar in his hand, or behind a sampler. All of their albums are meticulously constructed with the aide of one of the best producers in the business. They make odd time signatures sound effortless and natural in a pop setting, and most of all, they are somehow able to recreate near perfectly their recorded work in a live setting. They are absolute perfectionists, and it never ceases to amaze me how incredible they are live.
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Originally Posted by Ultim8Degen
radiohead is for emo nerds
I am always dumbfounded when people use the word EMO to describe Radiohead. I mean, have you listened to more than Creep/Fake Plastic Trees? Honestly, I think there are < 10 songs total in their catalog that have anything to do with love, or relationships. They don't make woe is me, sobbing on my pillow, heart break music; they make I'm gonna kick your teeth in, bring on the apocalypse, motha ****in invincibility music.
I cant stand pretty much every band that is categorized as emo, but I ****ing love Radiohead.
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Originally Posted by MicroBob
I've often wondered if it's just the singer's voice that bugs the crap out of me and if I would like them better (or drool for them like so many others) if it was just a different voice in there. I'm generally okay with higher male voices even but that guy's voice is just awful to me. But I'm pretty sure I don't like the music itself either.
Whatever it is, I feel sorry for you, man. I consider listening to Radiohead one of the greatest pleasures in life, and some of the most powerful memories I have are associated with experiencing their music. I really hope you arent just like the "**** THe Beatles" guy, and just decide because everyone else is up on their dick, you are gonna hate. If so, you are really doing yourself a disservice.
Keep throwing it at the wall till it sticks, imo.
Last edited by Halowax; 12-01-2009 at 10:52 PM.