OT: Music Thread

[Kerb Hohl]

You two are the first Radiohead fans that I know other than me and my wife that love that song. How does it not get more attention?

No idea...I guess it was never released as a single because OK Computer was so loaded with tracks worth releasing...that would explain why it has no mainstream acclaim.

I know some hardcore Radiohead fans that love it but not a ton. Why do they not play it live more?

Another question is how many tracks from A Moon Shaped Pool do they actually play live?

[drew881]

You two are the first Radiohead fans that I know other than me and my wife that love that song. How does it not get more attention?

No idea...I guess it was never released as a single because OK Computer was so loaded with tracks worth releasing...that would explain why it has no mainstream acclaim.

I know some hardcore Radiohead fans that love it but not a ton. Why do they not play it live more?

Another question is how many tracks from A Moon Shaped Pool do they actually play live?

I don't think they have ever played it live except for a time or two. People have called out for it and Thom has responded that it is way too hard to play. If you watch here Greenwood has to play both guitar and keyboard at the same time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wGLZmwZ8o (not that he can't do that but I think it is harder than the other times where he is controlling the looped tracks and effects).

Anyway, it isn't on my top 5 favorites, but I always liked the line, "Don't get sentimental
It always ends up drivel."

[Iheartfootball]

You two are the first Radiohead fans that I know other than me and my wife that love that song. How does it not get more attention?

No idea...I guess it was never released as a single because OK Computer was so loaded with tracks worth releasing...that would explain why it has no mainstream acclaim.

I know some hardcore Radiohead fans that love it but not a ton. Why do they not play it live more?

Another question is how many tracks from A Moon Shaped Pool do they actually play live?

I would imagine maybe like 3. It doesn't feel like the album has the kind of songs you can play live after you play Electioneering or something like that. They are at the point in their career as well where they have to play the hits not just all new album material, right?

[Kerb Hohl]

You two are the first Radiohead fans that I know other than me and my wife that love that song. How does it not get more attention?

No idea...I guess it was never released as a single because OK Computer was so loaded with tracks worth releasing...that would explain why it has no mainstream acclaim.

I know some hardcore Radiohead fans that love it but not a ton. Why do they not play it live more?

Another question is how many tracks from A Moon Shaped Pool do they actually play live?

I don't think they have ever played it live except for a time or two. People have called out for it and Thom has responded that it is way too hard to play. If you watch here Greenwood has to play both guitar and keyboard at the same time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_wGLZmwZ8o (not that he can't do that but I think it is harder than the other times where he is controlling the looped tracks and effects).

Anyway, it isn't on my top 5 favorites, but I always liked the line, "Don't get sentimental
It always ends up drivel."

Good info.

I think this is from the same show. Something about playing "Karma Police" with the keyboard (seems like it goes an octave higher at the end) makes it my favorite version to listen to live:

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9xklAMMG5w[/youtube]

[drew881]

You two are the first Radiohead fans that I know other than me and my wife that love that song. How does it not get more attention?

No idea...I guess it was never released as a single because OK Computer was so loaded with tracks worth releasing...that would explain why it has no mainstream acclaim.

I know some hardcore Radiohead fans that love it but not a ton. Why do they not play it live more?

Another question is how many tracks from A Moon Shaped Pool do they actually play live?

I would imagine maybe like 3. It doesn't feel like the album has the kind of songs you can play live after you play Electioneering or something like that. They are at the point in their career as well where they have to play the hits not just all new album material, right?

I could see them opening with Burn the Witch and closing with Daydreaming. Then Deck's Dark and the Numbers would probably be the other songs. Otherwise it gets more complicated because other songs like True Love Waits and Identikit aren't really new, but are in different versions. I could see them doing Identikit, but doubt True Love Waits is played in its new version. So that is 4-5 songs.

[Badgerlander]

Report: Members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill Are Teaming Up to Form a Supergroup

You might have noticed Rage Against the Machine's new #TakeThePowerBack website — Billboard, citing unnamed sources, reports the cryptic page is prepping fans for the arrival of Prophets of Rage, a new supergroup formed by members of Rage, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill. More specifically, it'll be Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, and B-Real. (No Zack de la Rocha.) "This is not a Rage-specific reunion," a source had told Rolling Stone earlier Wednesday. "There's a lot more to it. There are a lot of moving parts, a lot of exciting news to be revealed." The Prophets have their debut set for June 3, at the Hollywood Palladium. The band's name is a reference to a similarly titled Enemy song, but live shows promise to showcase hits by all three constituents.

[Kerb Hohl]

I was a huge fan of Conditions..."Sweet Disposition" and "Love Lost" being 2 of my favorite songs ever. Self-titled follow up album, meh.

Anyways, this is about as close as they've gotten to their earlier highlights

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hbr-I_FWDQ[/youtube]

[MikeIsGood]

Music for the year has picked up over the past couple months. Disappointment from some anticipated released still lingers (M83, among others), but my playlist of new music has slowly expanded. Been listening to:

Local Natives - Past Lives
Rogue Wave - California Bride
Bob Moses - Tearing Me Up
Baio - The Names
Tame Impala - Less I Know The Better
Sleepwalkers - Run Right Back

[MikeIsGood]

Alright, here's some YT links.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs9neeZV9fU[/youtube]

This is maybe my favorite song so far this year. I'm not a big fan of his album as a whole, but I thought Sister of Pearl was catchy enough. The Names, though, grew on me super quickly and hasn't left my head since.

[MikeIsGood]

There's no real video for this one yet, but I've been so excited for a new Rogue Wave album. I haven't listened to most of it yet, admittedly, but I'm anxious to dig in.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU-RB00FoBQ[/youtube]

[MikeIsGood]

No video for this one yet, either; however, the new Local Natives is by far my most anticipated release of the year. Hummingbird is one of my all-time favorite albums, and I cannot get enough Local Natives. I love this single. It's a much different lead single compared to Breakers (and Sun Hands). If it's setting the tone for the whole album I think we're in for a treat and yet another direction from them.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUOCOOOZyNo[/youtube]

[MikeIsGood]

Foals continues to deliver from their What Went Down album last year - the best rock album from my view of 2015 (and maybe just best, period).

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a00CocDCed4[/youtube]

[MikeIsGood]

The music video for this one has nudity in it (zomg), so here's a sweet live performance of the extended version of the song from KEXP in Seattle.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mN_y74CtaA[/youtube]

Okay I'm done for now

[Iheartfootball]

I know she was discussed months ago but I want to bump the praise.

Courtney Barnett is such a cool chick. Just listening to Dead Fox on XMU Top 15 Download. Great song. Album is deep.

[ReasonablySober]

New Thrice this week. Haven't loved their last couple albums but they're still solid. Like what I've heard from their new one.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9GTEsNf_GU[/youtube]

[TroyD92]

Speaking of bands that have came back, Saosin's album is legit.

[Iheartfootball]

Anyone listen to the first two singles from Band of Horses? 'Casual Party' and 'In a Drawer'. Pretty good. Sounds like they are going back to their roots. Much like the new Weezer album did.

A lot of credit to Jason Lytle (Grandaddy RIP) I think. He's producing so getting back to the vocal heavy anthems that they were known for is a relief.

I had kind of given up on them after their last two albums but I'm back. Can't wait for the full release.

[MikeIsGood]

The new Band of Horses is great. Love what I've heard so far.

The new Glass Animals is **** awesome. I love them.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lUfunQW84U[/youtube]

[stellation]

Not sure if anyone is as old as me, but just sitting here having a few drinks and listening to Morrissey's You're Arsenal and I am struck by just how bloody good an album it is. Peak rockabilly/glam rock Moz crossover- loved it back in the day, but was a pretty obsessed fan and I always wonder if the solo albums were really as good as I remember them being (and this one, at least, is).

[Iheartfootball]

Not sure if anyone is as old as me, but just sitting here having a few drinks and listening to Morrissey's You're Arsenal and I am struck by just how bloody good an album it is. Peak rockabilly/glam rock Moz crossover- loved it back in the day, but was a pretty obsessed fan and I always wonder if the solo albums were really as good as I remember them being (and this one, at least, is).

I'm not old (or maybe I am?) but I love the Smiths and Morrissey so it's a good reminder to revisit that stuff. Typically if it's good, it ages well and, at least for me, I hear different things or things differently as I age. I guess part of music appreciation is a bit of life experience. Or better yet, wisdom.

So stellation, clearly you are just much wiser.