Pablo Honey (studio album) by Radiohead
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Pablo Honey is ranked 9th best out of 22 albums by Radiohead on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Radiohead is OK Computer which is ranked number 1 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 92,566.
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The tracks on this album have an average rating of 77 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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75/100 ![]() | 05/09/2022 03:46 | emmgreenwood | ![]() | 77/100 |
80/100 ![]() | 05/03/2022 09:25 | nunosamoes | ![]() | 90/100 |
75/100 ![]() | 04/25/2022 07:48 | Cadan | ![]() | 84/100 |
65/100 ![]() | 04/20/2022 22:26 | ![]() | ![]() | 78/100 |
50/100 ![]() | 04/16/2022 13:18 | Jamie | ![]() | 65/100 |
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Originally, this was my least favourite Radiohead album, but it has really grown on me. It's a bit of a different sound to all their others, but definitely it is closest to The Bends. Stop Whispering is the best track on the album, and is my favourite Radiohead song. Blow Out is also excellent, along with of course Creep (although it has been overplayed so I'm a bit numb to it now). Other than those it is a very solid album.

Often considered borderline juvenilia, Pablo Honey is overall a fairly messy effort with a couple highlights, i.e. Creep, Stop Whispering, Prove Yourself.
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.

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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.
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