Pablo Honey (studio album) by Radiohead

1. The part where a low score * high vote count = still high ranking is kinda hilarious.
2. In the Radiohead scheme of things, this album gets a colossal amount of flack.

On its own, it would be nitpicking to still say Pablo Honey is mediocre. It doesn't do anything wrong. If I wanted a solid and rocky Radiohead album, I could pick between this, The Bends, and (if I want superb refinement) In Rainbows.

a mediocre debut from an extraordinary group.

If it were released by another band, it would be ok, but the comparison with what came next pretty much kills it.

For those saying give this album more tries, be assured that doesn't work for everyone. I tried it several more times and I just find it noisy and irritating. It's the only Radiohead album I don't love.

From llibnanoon 06/09/2020 16:50

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Is it their weakest album ? Yes. Is it a basic alternative rock record ? Yes. Does it have bad songs ? Yes. Is it just total garbage ? Hell no ! Before you give this album a 30/100, give it 2-3 more listens. Consider it's their debut album. Radiohead worst album doesn't mean it's actually a really bad album. Strong opener and closer.

Standout tracks: You, Creep, Blow Out

Radiohead is one of top 2 favorite bands, but that love certainly doesn't stem from this album. Easily the weakest Radiohead album. Creep is really good though.

The only album they've ever released that sounds of its time. With that being said, it's still an above-average grunge album.

Stand-out tracks: You, Creep, Stop Whispering, Blow Out

This album gets a lot of unnecessary hate because it was derivative of the American alt-rock/grunge and because of "Creep". It's a perfectly fine alt-rock album. Nothing mindblowing, but it's completely worthwhile listen. Radiohead made better albums later with a more original sound but this is a fine album.