Album of the day (#926): The King Of Limbs by Radiohead - Music

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Norman Bates wrote:

Listened to it three or four times upon release, then once again later, and I don't remember one single song. I'll try it again sometimes.

Do you feel that to be a bad thing?

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Its not bad, but I do think its the weakest album they've done since Pablo Honey. Part of that is due to the incredibly high standard of material they have established, but overall I was definitely disappointed considering how strong both discs of In Rainbows were.

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Got it in perfect condition on vinyl for $4! What a steal
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jeremylannister wrote:

i really liked this one, but i think im in the minority. the songs sound even better live / from the basement.

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Happymeal wrote:

I mean, to be fair, they aren't exactly an "appeal to the masses" type band. They're more accessible than quite a few other things, I'll give you that, but other than that, I really can't see myself saying Radiohead is the type of band that "appeals to the masses".

As a side note. Horrid album.

They're the most listened to band on last.fm though.

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onealsm wrote:

They're the most listened to band on last.fm though.

I'm not quite sure how serious you want me to take that response. If it's meant as a joke, then you got me to laugh.

However, if it is a completely sincere point, then it's an interesting one (to some extent). I mean, it really depends on who you believe are the "masses" whether you agree with my statement or not. Radiohead are a fairly popular band, I'll give you that, but a good amount of people who like/love Radiohead have claimed that they take a little while to get into. I mean, for a person who has listened to more "different" (for lack of a better term, basically I mean outside of what most people normally listen to) stuff (and I had an argument about this a while back where I was completely wrong or at least I disagree with myself now) can easily pick up on Radiohead and like them. For those who are so used to the mainstream (and this is what I refer to as the "masses". Also, one might ask what i qualify as "mainstream" which I typically qualify as anything people like to regularly chit chat about as far as music goes), it's more difficult to get into what they aren't used to.

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The Poe wrote:

Do you feel that to be a bad thing?

It's a good question. I'm not sure. I suppose if I had liked the album, I'd remember at least one good moment or two, or would feel like going back to it. That is not the case. On the other hand, and maybe that's what you mean?, I don't remember any terribly offensive song either. I can't say I remember every bit of ambient music I've like, so maybe The King of Limbs can work as a kind of ambient record in some way? But I'm raving on here, I'd need to re-listen to it to make an at least vaguely interested opinion. Right now I couldn't care less, but someday maybe...

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Happymeal wrote:

I'm not quite sure how serious you want me to take that response. If it's meant as a joke, then you got me to laugh.

However, if it is a completely sincere point, then it's an interesting one (to some extent). I mean, it really depends on who you believe are the "masses" whether you agree with my statement or not. Radiohead are a fairly popular band, I'll give you that, but a good amount of people who like/love Radiohead have claimed that they take a little while to get into. I mean, for a person who has listened to more "different" (for lack of a better term, basically I mean outside of what most people normally listen to) stuff (and I had an argument about this a while back where I was completely wrong or at least I disagree with myself now) can easily pick up on Radiohead and like them. For those who are so used to the mainstream (and this is what I refer to as the "masses". Also, one might ask what i qualify as "mainstream" which I typically qualify as anything people like to regularly chit chat about as far as music goes), it's more difficult to get into what they aren't used to.

Of course it's a serious post. Radiohead is one of the most popular bands in the world if not the most popular. They have influenced a stream of bands ever since OKC was released. People repeatedly recite them as the modern day Beatles. They are not that hard to get into. If Radiohead isn't mainstream then I don't know what is. They are far more popular then you make them out to be.

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tbakeman wrote:

Got it in perfect condition on vinyl for $4! What a steal

I paid $12 :c

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onealsm wrote:

Of course it's a serious post. Radiohead is one of the most popular bands in the world if not the most popular. They have influenced a stream of bands ever since OKC was released. People repeatedly recite them as the modern day Beatles. They are not that hard to get into. If Radiohead isn't mainstream then I don't know what is. They are far more popular then you make them out to be.

Influence does not equate to popularity. just saying. Suicide is probably one example of that (though there are probably far better examples that I can't think of off the top of my head). Acclaim also does not equate to popularity (in case you haven't noticed). Well, at least, the way I think of popularity. in essence, I rarely hear talk about Radiohead. Sure, if you engage someone about them, they've probably heard of them or heard a song or two by them, but your average person isn't actively discussing Radiohead.

As far as accessibility goes, meh. You can on for a long time about that. My opinion is that they aren't very accessible, but I wouldn't say they're difficult to get into. Still, not exactly made for your average music "listener".