Radiohead - In Rainbows (Full Album + live videos) FIRST TIME LISTENING | REACTION 

29:49 hahaha Thom telling the crowd 'not yet' when they start singing Ed's Harmony one line early. Brilliant.

I'm one of those fans of Radiohead who loves Thom York's vocals. I also happen to love Colin Greenwood's bass, Jonny Greenwood's guitar work, Ed O'Brien's guitar and backing vocals as well as Colin Selway's drums and percussion. I just love the whole package. Also love the dynamic between you two by the way, great reaction

Most people had a hard time with Videotape initially. It is pretty barren and repetitive, and yes its awkward, largely because of the syncopated percussion. It makes sense if you understand the message. It's about dying, saying goodbye, which plays into how this album is a love message they are sending out before they leave. Thom's voice feels fragile, honest. The percussion, for many at least, makes it feel like a beating heart. It's really a somber love message of a closer. Look at Reckoner as another example of a heartfelt message... this album has Thom really being vulnerable and unlike the rest of their catalog, its warm. PS: Lots of people hate this version. There are older live versions with a faster tempo where Jonny is playing guitar and its syncopated, and it actually feels very alive. It's kind of a banger, but I think they went with the more somber version to contrast with the rest of the album, which is about life. There's also something interesting to musicians... what people refer to as hidden syncopation. That once you know the song, and feel the percussion as the source of the 1 beat, the rest of the music shifts off beat... and this actually changes how you hear the song even before the percussion comes in, because you expect it and are now hearing the piano as playing on the off beats. Thom also plays it that way live. WarrenMusic discovered this and made a whole little doc about it. Vox then picked it up and made a clean shorter doc about this very song and hidden syncopation.

I consider Reckoner to be one of the most beautiful songs written ever, by any band. I consider this studio version superior to the Basement version because of the chorus voices an strings.

They don't release singles, they release whole albums all at once. Also they play even their most obscure b-sides live (and perfectly) and Thom Yorke's vocals have been a strong part of the band's appeal ever since Creep. I'm glad you're getting turned on to em though they're one of the greats

I'm not musically trained, but I get the impression of a very, very diverse style of music from Radiohead. Every song is a different trip through an ambiguous emotional landscape. Very fascinating stuff for an old guy like me who's never listened to much music that came out after the 1980s...

Jonny did such an amazing job with the strings on this album. Started to really refine his compositional skills here and with the There Will Be Blood score.

Nice reaction guys. For Weird Fishes should have listened to the "From the Basement" version, that particular version could be my favorite song by them.

You should definitely go with Radiohead - In Rainbows (Disk 2). Disk 2 Tracks: MK 1 Down is the New Up Go Slowly MK 2 Last Flowers Up on the Ladder Bangers + Mash 4 Minutes Warning

I love everything about Radiohead especially Thoms voice. Stunning.

Thanks for an interesting review. I haven't listened to this album for a while but it was really great listening to it again with you guys. One of my favourite albums for sure. If you like orchestration and strings you need to listen to A Moon Shaped Pool which has some amazing arrangement by Jonny Greenwood.

Fun fact : in live performances of 'bloom', the opener to the album after in rainbows, they actually use 2 drummers, with their guitarist also using a smaller kit to the side! 😆

Bro. Thom Yorke’a voice is totally a main reason we all love Radiohead. Lol are you even kidding? He’s got one of the best voices and broadest ranges of his generation. It gives all the chills.

This was 10 years after ok computer. Both absolute masterpieces. Genius.

“You’ve done some bad jokes before…. I dunno what to say about that one.” 😂😂😂😂

Nice. Been waiting for some more RH👏

You say this is a favorite amongst fans but I rarely see anyone claiming this as their favorite rh album. To me, no other album has the combination of “easy listens” (for rh at least) and intense deep cut gems as In Rainbows. Slow tempo, fast tempo, abstract, rockin’, this albums got it, plus the story behind its release makes it a perfect album to me.

Gotta watch the In the basement version of this album, where they play in a studio recording. It is out of this world, the quality of the music, and singing is at it's best

i was in that festival in chile!! one of the best experiences of my life for sure

It's 100% Thoms singing, as well as everything else. But if you didn't have Thoms singing it just wouldn't be Radiohead.

Thom has educated us all..... and you two did a great job about your impressions on so many issues

Huge fan of your reactions and Radiohead! Would love to hear your thoughts on Grizzly Bear, another brilliant band.❤️

They first started working on Nude in 1998! Thom was just 30 then. He's said that he loves doing it live now because it brings something new out of him each time. He made some changes to it in that Chile concert. AMAZING. Literally brought me to tears.

OK computer came out in 1997. In Rainbows was 2007. There were a number of albums in between (Kid A, Amnesiac, & Hail to the Thief)

Oh shit the boys are back

29:50 Thom telling the crowd "not yet" because they came in early is hilarious.

Video tape from the basement is so much more complete and a beautiful haunting guitar exit

this is 4 albums after ok computer, about a 10 year difference, with ok computer releasing in ‘97

Thom was inspired by R.E.M, nice pick up on the similarity.

Nathan rocks✌🏼

I would always recommend listening to the studio version of any album or song first so that you have context when you listen to a live version. Once you hear the original version, your mind fills in the parts you may miss in a live version due to mixing or an instrument or vocal track that is only in the studio version.

Interesting that you did a live version of Jigsaw. They very rarely play that live. Not sure why, but I've heard that it's very difficult to play live.

Gracias. Simplemente gracias.

Faust is a fictional character in the same titled play by German author Goethe. He's a scholar who enters into a contract with the devil who enetered into a challenge with god to try and tempt Faust who desires higher knowledge.

"Is that a vocal or sound effect?" Yes.

The 2nd drummer is actually Portishead's drummer who sits in on tour sometimes lol

that weird fishes version doesnt do the song justice at all. basement version is amazing.

Came out 10 years after ok computer

I personal am I HIGE Thom Stan. He and Chris Cornell are my favorite male vocalist of any genre. Thom makes me feel transfixed . It’s beautiful and haunting at the same time. I just love him. So for me, he is the draw. I do love RH! They are,I think, one of the most talented bands to ever be. A top 10 band in my book

the kids in the first song was suppose to clap the 5/4 drum loop, but its was pretty much too complicated, so they ended up putting the kids cheering instead

This album was released a decade after ok computer. After ok computer comes kid a, amnesiac, hail to the thief and then this 😃

Ok computer was 90s before in rainbows

that bill cosby comment is WILD

This is obviously your first Radiohead album. They don't make duplicates.

as a super fan its just an ode to death

Should have checked out the 2006 Bonaroo version of Videotapes. Has a complete different sound. And the syncopated beat is more obvious. Johnny is like jamming his own song along with theirs, it's cool lol

I’m 51❤

videotape=syncopation. great musical ear.

Ya gotta do the bonus disk now.

To be fair, “House of Cards” is one of their simpler songs.

Not my fav Radiohead album but certainly one of the best of all times

The live version of Weird Fishes on Jools Holland was when it was Fresh. Contemporaries in awe.

"This kind of Radiohead song, I like." Wtf? A wind-up surely? You're either in or out. Other than that transgression, a great show. Intelligent articulation is a rare commodity among you RU-vid "reactionaries". PS: Thom's voice is utterly unique. The band's music is inconceivable without it. Other than that..

Put time stamps next time

Most closing tracks on their albums are depressing/sad.

Thom is absolutely the draw, I have to question your ability to judge music, brave putting that out on youtube tbf, fair play, but you're dead wrong lol DEAD WRONG.

Ditch the pay talk it's never going to grow your channel just enjoy

Sorry to say this but man you gotta get headphones if you wanna listen to real music Tell him Nathan, or dont😂

Nathan I’m sorry for saying your name a lot😂

Radiohead doesn’t touch your spirit because you’re on a different plain, musically Nathan will understand that Stick to pop and get some decent headphones if you want to be serious Nathan, if you haven’t got your own channel then you should No offence intended❤

15 steps up to the gallows then a shear drop

David Gilmour listen to Radiohead

Every member of the band is pure musical genius. As an ensemble they're hard to beat but Thom's singing is a massive draw. It's like marmite; you either love it or hate it

Radiohead released this as a free download & their only ask was if we liked it, to pay what we thought was reasonable

the stage was set for 2 drummers because guess what ? There were 2 drummers. they hired Clive Deamer (Portishead, Robert Plant) as a second drummer to perform songs from the kings of limbs album.

I truly think Videotape is one of the most perfect songs on the album. It's just devastating and beautiful. I think it's the perfect way to end the album. A lot of Radiohead fans really love their most devastating songs, and this definitely one of them. The percussive dissonance is perfect. It's supposed to make you feel uncomfortable because it's an uncomfortable song.

Gotta say that Reckoner is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever made. A stripped down, piano version, was later used in a Cancer research advert here in the UK, especially touching as Thom's wife died of Cancer.

15 steps is the height of the gallows. "15 steps, and then a sheer drop" .;) This delightful album is full of references relating to Death

Thanks guys! Watched off and on, but those committed to invest in Radiohead are definitely worth my time, my likes and my subscribes.

What draws me is Thom's voice. Just felt the need to say that.

I finally understand Videotape...it is a suicide note with the author either overdosing or bleeding out. They are entering heaven with Satan at their heals. They cannot take permanently saying goodbye in person, so they are doing it by videotape. What I really love is the scratchy percussion at the end that is the sound a reel to reel tape makes once it ends and the dangling end continues to turn. Unbelievably haunting, morbid and beautiful. Once again Radiohead outdoes themselves!

Love when y’all do Radiohead!!!!

Hey, new radiohead listener? Like that rock feeling? Want that build, with a straightforward but intriguing simplicity? Try The Bends as an album.

masterpiece

Ok Computer was like a decade before this lol

I think Videotape is a perfect way to end it too. This is my way of saying goodbye 'Cause I can't do it face to face So I'm talking to you before No matter what happens now You shouldn't be afraid Because I know today has been The most perfect day I've ever seen Fabulous.

The draw of the band is their ability to translate emotions and moods into music IMO. Thom is a piece of that, as are all the other band members. I wouldn’t say I’m drawn by the complexity of the music. If I want that I’ll listen to Tool or King Crimson or something. Radiohead makes extremely creative and unique music, but I wouldn’t call it complex per se. They have musical knowledge and technical ability to be sure, but they choose to use it in a more subtle way than composing complex song structures and “hard to play” parts.

I absolutely 💯 love RADIOHEAD!!!

If you want to watch an amazing concert, watch their Berlin show. It’s spectacular.

Weird Fishes ! 🥰

why did you skip Jigssaw Falling Into Places????????

The last minute of Nude is one 0f the most beautiful things i've ever heard.

Are you guys taking RU-vid comment requests or is it solely patreon these days?

Great reaction guys. I've gotta say everything about Radiohead make them my favourite band of all time but Thom's voice is absolutely the draw for me.

It was the first album ever that said pay what you think it is worth. There’s a reason why nobody knows about this is because it was revolutionary and revolution is always put underground people whose jobs depend on drinking the blood of artists

Another fantastic reaction to a flipping sublime record. Would absolutely love to see you both react to *Nathaniel Merriewether's Lovage - Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By* , a true desert island record and complete fire.