Radiohead — Desert Island Disk
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Now as I go upon my way
So let me go upon my way
Born of a light
Born of a light
The wind rushing round my open heart
An open ravine
In my spirit white
Totally alive
In my spirit light
Through an open doorway
Across a street
To another life
And catching my reflection in a window
Switching on a light
One I didn't know
Totally alive
Totally released
Waking, waking up from shutdown
From a thousand years of sleep
Yeah you, you know what I mean
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
Standing on the edge of you
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
Different types of love
Different types of love
Different types of love
Are possible
Are possible
Are possible
Are possible
So let me go upon my way
Born of a light
Born of a light
The wind rushing round my open heart
An open ravine
In my spirit white
Totally alive
In my spirit light
Through an open doorway
Across a street
To another life
And catching my reflection in a window
Switching on a light
One I didn't know
Totally alive
Totally released
Waking, waking up from shutdown
From a thousand years of sleep
Yeah you, you know what I mean
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
Standing on the edge of you
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
You know what I mean
Different types of love
Different types of love
Different types of love
Are possible
Are possible
Are possible
Are possible
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Desert Island Discs is a great podcast. Not sure if Thom has been on it?
My god this is a wretched song. Radiohead hit new lows with this one. I'd almost rather listen to Jimmy Buffett.
This is the 2nd time this has be played in the last half-hour.
pinto wrote:
Two out of three ain't bad...
Exactly. Who the @#% is "Porcupine Tree".
Two out of three ain't bad...
Exactly. Who the @#% is "Porcupine Tree".
Kaw wrote:
Fake plastic music . . . as it were.
7 -> 8. This song is growing on me.
Radiohead is one of the few musical acts left that make original and engaging content. The other stuff is too often a bland bunch of predictable plastic.
Fake plastic music . . . as it were.
7 -> 8. This song is growing on me.
Radiohead is one of the few musical acts left that make original and engaging content. The other stuff is too often a bland bunch of predictable plastic.
Radiohead is one of the few musical acts left that make original and engaging content. The other stuff is too often a bland bunch of predictable plastic.
RH is hit or miss for me. This isn't one of their best tunes. Oh well.
Sloggydog wrote:
That is very close to how I feel about them. They just make it over the edge for me.
So uninteresting it almost becomes interesting. Almost!
That is very close to how I feel about them. They just make it over the edge for me.
Still waiting for a new Radiohead album, but on the bright side there is a second "Smile" record due soon apparently.
Surprised there is still no track from the first one on RP yet..?
Surprised there is still no track from the first one on RP yet..?
does anyone listen to desert island disc on the BBC
Lindo525 wrote:
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
Brilliant!
Although I do find both faces compelling.
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
Brilliant!
Although I do find both faces compelling.
Great segue from Medication by Son Volt.
A distant relative to Wild Mountain Honey from Steve Miller Band?
you might want to invest in better headphones…
Something unusual going on with the stereo on this or it's my apple earpods (the wired ones). The keyboards in my left ear sound as if they are from outside the earpod in the first half. Never noticed that before. Not complaining, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
jonahboo wrote:
I'm sure this comment comes directly from the cover art of one of the Radiohead albums but I can't remember which one.
There is no song here
repeat
nothing is here
I'm sure this comment comes directly from the cover art of one of the Radiohead albums but I can't remember which one.
bennie482 wrote:
Two out of three ain't bad...
R.E.M., PORCUPINE TREE and now RADIOHEAD
Two out of three ain't bad...
bluematrix wrote:
So sorry your life is so short (and likely a bit narrow as well I would imagine). I have time for both music that I like instantly, (but then often grow tired of faster), as well as things that require more of my attention/concentration, but which rewards me with, usually, a lot longer shelf life.
Certain pieces of modern art, lots of jazz music, old Cabernet Sauvignons, and long, character-driven books all fall into the latter category for me.
It took me 30 years to wrap my head around Monk. It was worth the trouble.
So sorry your life is so short (and likely a bit narrow as well I would imagine). I have time for both music that I like instantly, (but then often grow tired of faster), as well as things that require more of my attention/concentration, but which rewards me with, usually, a lot longer shelf life.
Certain pieces of modern art, lots of jazz music, old Cabernet Sauvignons, and long, character-driven books all fall into the latter category for me.
It took me 30 years to wrap my head around Monk. It was worth the trouble.
The only Radiohead composition that has ever reached me. Clearly, my blunted sensibilities are difficult to account for.
Bag of shite.
For some reason I can hear Coldplay's "Ghost Story" in this. Actually thought at first I was hearing Radiohead do a cover of that song! 
peter19 wrote:
You're like the people who hilariously compared Donovan to Dylan.
RadioPlay / ColdHead...
You're like the people who hilariously compared Donovan to Dylan.
R.E.M., PORCUPINE TREE and now RADIOHEAD
Edweirdo wrote:
I do remember that now that you mention it. Very handy reminder yet annoying at the same time. I now use only Orange Zig Zags and buy them by the box of 24 booklets when I go into town. Have to reload soon, I'm down to 4.
I thought Drake had only five leaves left (for those who don't know, in packets of Rizla cigarette rolling papers there is, or used to be, a slip of paper inserted when the number of remaining papers reached five).
I do remember that now that you mention it. Very handy reminder yet annoying at the same time. I now use only Orange Zig Zags and buy them by the box of 24 booklets when I go into town. Have to reload soon, I'm down to 4.
kenbelanger wrote:
Really? Can't wait for it to end.
Cant get enough RADIOHEAD
Really? Can't wait for it to end.
diggin the Bert Jansch groove on this
RadioPlay / ColdHead...
Law of diminishing returns - each new Radiohead offering
brianp53 wrote:
If you've only listened to their later stuff, you should check out some of their earlier work like Pablo Honey and The Bends. It rocks a little more, not quite as atmospheric. I like both, but I think I still prefer the old stuff.
I came late to Radiohead, but I really like a lot of their music now.
If you've only listened to their later stuff, you should check out some of their earlier work like Pablo Honey and The Bends. It rocks a little more, not quite as atmospheric. I like both, but I think I still prefer the old stuff.
Cant get enough RADIOHEAD
Zep wrote:
Linux thing. The Linux epoch is 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC, which was still 1969 in the states (UTC-8 probably). That's where time began with a value of zero.
Look after the king of R n R please
Linux thing. The Linux epoch is 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC, which was still 1969 in the states (UTC-8 probably). That's where time began with a value of zero.
Look after the king of R n R please
I came late to Radiohead, but I really like a lot of their music now.
kenslvr wrote:
that is not a comment, it's just whining without rhythm
That is not singing, that's just whining with rhythm.
that is not a comment, it's just whining without rhythm
nottheusualkind wrote:
was thinking that about this comment
I keep waiting for Radiohead at some point to exclaim, 'just kidding!'.
was thinking that about this comment
Lindo525 wrote:
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
Radiohead is what Mr. Bean would sound like if he did a musical (oh, the humanity!)
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
Radiohead is what Mr. Bean would sound like if he did a musical (oh, the humanity!)
coloradojohn wrote:
I thought Drake had only five leaves left (for those who don't know, in packets of Rizla cigarette rolling papers there is, or used to be, a slip of paper inserted when the number of remaining papers reached five).
Definitely starts off like Drake's "Six Leaves Left..." and keeps the vibe going, admirably, in my opinion. A very nice cut from this album.
I thought Drake had only five leaves left (for those who don't know, in packets of Rizla cigarette rolling papers there is, or used to be, a slip of paper inserted when the number of remaining papers reached five).
That is not singing, that's just whining with rhythm.
There is no song here
repeat
nothing is here
repeat
nothing is here
ace-marc wrote:
Agreed. They are missing out on some of the finest music out there.
I find they tend to be Top 40 Radio, meat and potatoes music kind of people.
Nothing wrong with that - we can't all have good taste.
Profoundly incorrect statement. Really, some us are allowed to have extremely diverse musical tastes, and still think Radiohead sucks.
Agreed. They are missing out on some of the finest music out there.
I find they tend to be Top 40 Radio, meat and potatoes music kind of people.
Nothing wrong with that - we can't all have good taste.
Profoundly incorrect statement. Really, some us are allowed to have extremely diverse musical tastes, and still think Radiohead sucks.
Laptopdog wrote:
Agreed. They are missing out on some of the finest music out there.
So glad that I "get" Radiohead. I understand why people whine about them, though. Their loss.
Agreed. They are missing out on some of the finest music out there.
Highspirits wrote:
Linux thing. The Linux epoch is 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC, which was still 1969 in the states (UTC-8 probably). That's where time began with a value of zero.
Hey, see the very first posting for this track? It shows 1969? how is that possible?
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
Linux thing. The Linux epoch is 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC, which was still 1969 in the states (UTC-8 probably). That's where time began with a value of zero.
coloradojohn wrote:
Agreed, I was reading with this playing in the background. Was sure it was Nick Drake...
Definitely starts off like Drake's "Six Leaves Left..." and keeps the vibe going, admirably, in my opinion. A very nice cut from this album.
Agreed, I was reading with this playing in the background. Was sure it was Nick Drake...
Weird, I don't think I paid attention to this cut when I auditioned "A Moon Shaped Pool." Haunting, beautiful, thought provoking...
Never get tired of Radiohead. Amazing music..
gedhickman wrote:
I disagree with this sentiment. I didn't understand "Are You Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix, once upon a time.
Any album that people say "you have to listen to it a number of times before it grows on you" is an album that my short life has no time for.
I disagree with this sentiment. I didn't understand "Are You Experienced" by Jimi Hendrix, once upon a time.
jelgator wrote:
God I hope I get to be a Radiohead fan one day when I grow up. They're so damn cool.
That you admit to not having grown up yet says it all.
God I hope I get to be a Radiohead fan one day when I grow up. They're so damn cool.
That you admit to not having grown up yet says it all.
Shmelo wrote:
God I hope I get to be a Radiohead fan one day when I grow up. They're so damn cool.
This album is absolutely incredible. I'm glad the luddites don't agree.
God I hope I get to be a Radiohead fan one day when I grow up. They're so damn cool.
gedhickman wrote:
So sorry your life is so short (and likely a bit narrow as well I would imagine). I have time for both music that I like instantly, (but then often grow tired of faster), as well as things that require more of my attention/concentration, but which rewards me with, usually, a lot longer shelf life.
Certain pieces of modern art, lots of jazz music, old Cabernet Sauvignons, and long, character-driven books all fall into the latter category for me.
Any album that people say "you have to listen to it a number of times before it grows on you" is an album that my short life has no time for.
So sorry your life is so short (and likely a bit narrow as well I would imagine). I have time for both music that I like instantly, (but then often grow tired of faster), as well as things that require more of my attention/concentration, but which rewards me with, usually, a lot longer shelf life.
Certain pieces of modern art, lots of jazz music, old Cabernet Sauvignons, and long, character-driven books all fall into the latter category for me.
wretched wrote:
Agreed. Beauty!
Nice guitar part! 
Agreed. Beauty!
Laptopdog wrote:
Our loss? Nope.
So glad that I "get" Radiohead. I understand why people whine about them, though. Their loss.
Our loss? Nope.
coloradojohn wrote:
I thought it sounded like Nick Drake as well. Nothing wrong with that.
Definitely starts off like Drake's "Six Leaves Left..." and keeps the vibe going, admirably, in my opinion. A very nice cut from this album.
I thought it sounded like Nick Drake as well. Nothing wrong with that.
Irony: this song is not on my desert island disc!
hayduke2 wrote:
Black and white close up of basal carcinoma
cool piece! love the odd pool of gunk on the "cover" too : )
Black and white close up of basal carcinoma
Boxie wrote:
Friday afternoon ... where?
It is Friday afternoon and RP plays this? REALLY?
Friday afternoon ... where?
It is Friday afternoon and RP plays this? REALLY?
maboleth wrote:
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
Possibly one of the most irritating voices and faces on the British scene.
Obviously you are not familiar with the work of Mr. Bean...
MJdub wrote:
I think they mean a flying disk - aka - "Frisbee". You got to have something to do on a desert island.
The spelling of "disk" makes me imagine a hard drive that one would want to bring with them to a desert island.
I think they mean a flying disk - aka - "Frisbee". You got to have something to do on a desert island.
Laptopdog wrote:
Totally agreed. I won't argue with people who don't like them - I get it - but I have really come to appreciate this band.
So glad that I "get" Radiohead. I understand why people whine about them, though. Their loss.
Totally agreed. I won't argue with people who don't like them - I get it - but I have really come to appreciate this band.
aspicer wrote:
I know what you mean.
10 by definition-Godlike!
Digested lyrics just now - really quite interesting...Spiritually.
I know what you mean.
10 by definition-Godlike!
So glad that I "get" Radiohead. I understand why people whine about them, though. Their loss.
I don't see the names of any of the 5 desert island disks this guy would supposedly take with him...
What a disappointment.
What a disappointment.
Depressing drivel.
Possibly one of the most irritating voices and faces on the British scene.
Digested lyrics just now - really quite interesting...Spiritually.
It's not bad, nothing too earth shattering, but doesn't make me lunge for the PSD either
First song of the morning for me on RP. It's unusual to have to hit the PSD button right off the bat...
No, TY, I don't know what you mean. Maybe I know what you don't mean.
jelgator wrote:Well, at least Creep was a good song.
Always a Thom Yorke fan...very creative artist..
This song catches my attention. Good stuff.
Well, at least Creep was a good song.
Highspirits wrote:
Time travel is part of the deal Radiohead made with the devil.
Hey, see the very first posting for this track? It shows 1969? how is that possible?
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
Time travel is part of the deal Radiohead made with the devil.
The spelling of "disk" makes me imagine a hard drive that one would want to bring with them to a desert island.
Highspirits wrote:
Database glitch. Lots of comments below.
Hey, see the very first posting for this track? It shows 1969? how is that possible?
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
Database glitch. Lots of comments below.
Hey, see the very first posting for this track? It shows 1969? how is that possible?
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
and I almost liked the dirge like/hypnotic song...wasn't too long to annoy.
Shmelo wrote:
The word you're looking for is "philistines".
This album is absolutely incredible. I'm glad the luddites don't agree.
The word you're looking for is "philistines".
How is it The Numbers is not played on RP?? One of the best tracks on the album! 
I hear TY is composing the music for the reboot of the horror classic Suspiria.
OK. I guess I'll probably skip that one.
OK. I guess I'll probably skip that one.
Definitely starts off like Drake's "Five Leaves Left..." and keeps the vibe going, admirably, in my opinion. A very nice cut from this album.
Bert Jansch? Anyone? Anyone?
DaveInVA wrote:
Same thought just from the intro - confirmed by the 'singing'.
And I'm not averse to off-the-wall music...
Sounds like they are bastardizing a Nick Drake vibe. This is awful. Nick Drake is great.
Same thought just from the intro - confirmed by the 'singing'.
And I'm not averse to off-the-wall music...
kcar wrote:
The video was a digital manipulation by the special effects department at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC for a joke that the late night host delivered during one of his monologs. The video, complete with a set up by Leno was found on the program’s web site.
Cannot PSD fast enough:
POTUS don't need no steenkin' button...
POTUS don't need no steenkin' button...
The video was a digital manipulation by the special effects department at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC for a joke that the late night host delivered during one of his monologs. The video, complete with a set up by Leno was found on the program’s web site.
This album is absolutely incredible. I'm glad the luddites don't agree.
Keep waiting for Coldplay to break out the ghosts. Oh, well...
I remember winding down my car window and Frisbee'ing a Bublé CD (that my missus had inadvertently left in the player) into the wilderness where it belonged. I would probably do the same with this, I fear.
Any album that people say "you have to listen to it a number of times before it grows on you" is an album that my short life has no time for.
Sounds like they are bastardizing a Nick Drake vibe. This is awful. Nick Drake is great.
jay-sus! this disk needs to be on a desert island all by itself.
wtf.
wtf.
peter_james_bond wrote:
I agree. The Numbers is my favorite track! It has a Pink Floyd vibe.
I agree. The Numbers is my favorite track! It has a Pink Floyd vibe.Dave Matthews wibbling on and then this. It must be my birthday. And I must have done something very, very bad.
Well, as much as I enjoyed the Obama gif, I gotta say I liked this uber-mellow RH tune.
Cannot PSD fast enough:
POTUS don't need no steenkin' button...
POTUS don't need no steenkin' button...
MassivRuss wrote:
Having problems with your clicking finger or something?
DM
No no no no no. RP takes a big dip when there's a new RH album. Bleah.
Having problems with your clicking finger or something?
DM
CDeVoe wrote:
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
I agree. The Numbers is my favorite track! It has a Pink Floyd vibe.
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
I agree. The Numbers is my favorite track! It has a Pink Floyd vibe.No no no no no. RP takes a big dip when there's a new RH album. Bleah.
CDeVoe wrote:
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
Have to agree with you....maybe Bill is waiting to leak it out over time....? Hopefully..
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
Have to agree with you....maybe Bill is waiting to leak it out over time....? Hopefully..
So uninteresting it almost becomes interesting. Almost!
Check out the album art compared to Yes - Roundabout... Kool...
xtalman wrote:
I don't think Yorke is whiny but he did attend the Michael Stipe School Of Deliberately Enunciating Lyrics So That They Cannot Be Understood
He graduated with honors and I still need to get the new Radiohead cd
Whiny twit.
I don't think Yorke is whiny but he did attend the Michael Stipe School Of Deliberately Enunciating Lyrics So That They Cannot Be Understood
He graduated with honors and I still need to get the new Radiohead cd
aspicer wrote:
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
Lots of gems on this album - several very reflective and mellow like this one. Also love "Present Tense and The Numbers".
I cannot believe The Numbers is not being played on RP....arguably the strongest track on the album!
Whiny twit.
Lots of gems on this album - several very reflective and mellow like this one. Also love "Present Tense and The Numbers".
cool piece! love the odd pool of gunk on the "cover" too : )
kudos for playing this album upon release
Nice.
Nice guitar part!
Think they only possible beneficial use for it would be in hostage situations, they could play it over the tannoy 24/7 at the building, and the terrorists would either kill themselves or come out begging for Prozac. Hostages would be fine, as being tied up, they’d be okay physically, would just need years of counselling to get over the mental trauma.