So, Radiohead fans...

I've been getting into Radiohead. I've downloaded The Bends and OK Computer already, but what other albums would you recommend? I prefer more upbeat, heavier stuff than their slightly boring, depressing music.

My favourite songs are Paranoid Android, Karma Police, Just, Electioneering, Airbag, Creep and High and Dry.

Cheers in advance.

Kid A is mostly their slightly boring depressing music. I haven't listened to Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief, In Rainbows or Pablo Honey. The Bends is a masterpiece though.DrSponge

Yeah, The Bends has some awesome tracks.

I wouldn't call Kid A boring at all, there is nothing traditional about it and hardly any guitar, but it sounds great.

If you want something else, go for Hail to the Thief, they picked it back up a little on that one.

If you have no interest in Kid A, don't bother with Amnesiac (or Kid B.)

In Rainbows

It's fantastic, a masterpiece

Kid A is the only other album I'd recommend getting.
In Rainbows sucks compared to the rest of their stuff, though there are a couple of really good songs on there.

You seem to like the dumbed down Radiohead. People who say The Bends is their favorite album of Radiohead's confuse me. I guess you should get Pablo Honey because it suits your tastes most, but you will be missing out on the actual beauty of Radiohead. I say Kid A, followed by Amnesiac, followed by HTTT, followed by In Rainbows. You know, how they released them.

You seem to like the dumbed down Radiohead. People who say The Bends is their favorite album of Radiohead's confuse me. I guess you should get Pablo Honey because it suits your tastes most, but you will be missing out on the actual beauty of Radiohead. I say Kid A, followed by Amnesiac, followed by HTTT, followed by In Rainbows. You know, how they released them.

MCPresident

You really should get Kid A.

But if you're put off by the prospect of quasi-experimental and electronicmusic, then perhaps In Rainbows would be a better choice.

You seem to like the dumbed down Radiohead. People who say The Bends is their favorite album of Radiohead's confuse me. I guess you should get Pablo Honey because it suits your tastes most, but you will be missing out on the actual beauty of Radiohead. I say Kid A, followed by Amnesiac, followed by HTTT, followed by In Rainbows. You know, how they released them.

MCPresident

There's nothing "dumbed down" about The Bends.

The Bends is a fine album, a very good one actually. It's just not Radiohead at their peak. I think even they would say that. Steet Spirit and Fake Plastic Trees are incredible songs, the rest of it is pretty basic rock/pop music. High and Dry in particular does nothing for me. Pablo Honey....

The Bends is a fine album, a very good one actually. It's just not Radiohead at their peak. I think even they would say that. Steet Spirit and Fake Plastic Trees are incredible songs, the rest of it is pretty basic rock/pop music. High and Dry in particular does nothing for me. Pablo Honey....

MCPresident

I thought Fake Plastic Trees and Street Spirit were pretty dull.

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The Bends is a fine album, a very good one actually. It's just not Radiohead at their peak. I think even they would say that. Steet Spirit and Fake Plastic Trees are incredible songs, the rest of it is pretty basic rock/pop music. High and Dry in particular does nothing for me. Pablo Honey....

bangell99

I thought Fake Plastic Trees and Street Spirit were pretty dull.

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[QUOTE="MCPresident"]

The Bends is a fine album, a very good one actually. It's just not Radiohead at their peak. I think even they would say that. Steet Spirit and Fake Plastic Trees are incredible songs, the rest of it is pretty basic rock/pop music. High and Dry in particular does nothing for me. Pablo Honey....

quiglythegreat

I thought Fake Plastic Trees and Street Spirit were pretty dull.

Yeah, it's definately atmospheric, I just found it a bit boring.

I've been listening to In Rainbows recently and I like every song on it.

Haven't listened to all of Kid A, but the songs I've heard are all good (Idioteque being my favorite).

It's up to you, I'd suggest looking at the track lists and listening to some of the songs on youtube to make your decision.

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The Bends is a fine album, a very good one actually. It's just not Radiohead at their peak. I think even they would say that. Steet Spirit and Fake Plastic Trees are incredible songs, the rest of it is pretty basic rock/pop music. High and Dry in particular does nothing for me. Pablo Honey....

bangell99

I thought Fake Plastic Trees and Street Spirit were pretty dull.

Get Hail to the Thief first.

A wolf at the door

Backdrifts

2+2=5

Kid A is their best album by far in my opinion, and I say this as a person who has listened to Radiohead possibly more than anyone else on this board.quiglythegreat

I challenge you sir :P

[QUOTE="quiglythegreat"]Kid A is their best album by far in my opinion, and I say this as a person who has listened to Radiohead possibly more than anyone else on this board.Lindsosaurus

I challenge you sir :P

I challenge you both :|

alright here's how the albums, in my opinion, go (keep in mind im a whore for radiohead):

Pablo Honey...notably their worst album and their "foot in the door." Their musical style deviates quite a bit from here but it may cater to your upbeat needs.

The Bends...a better album, but radiohead was still trying to find their voice. This is their "pop-iest" album.

OK Computer....their voice is found and they have created a masterpiece. btw, from here on out, i find that the "upbeat" aspect of their music goes out the door (which i prefer more actually). OK Computer is my favorite album of all time too.

Kid A...Radiohead's attempt at breaking the conventional styles of music and offering a new..shall i say "organic?" type of music. imo, their attempt was a success. The album is very lush and flows remarkably well. Many people were turned down by this album, but it takes quite a few play throughs to truly appreciate the beauty of the album.

Amnesiac...The sister album (or companion album) to Kid A. in fact some jokingly call it Kid B. What i said about Kid A applies here as well. Although, some argue that it doesn't flow as well as Kid A. Nevertheless, this album has its share of amazing tracks.

Hail to the Theif...in my opinion, the most underrated Radiohead album. In this album, they go regress to music that sounds more like a five set band. I would say that this album is quite gloomy (but i like it). Also, i personally found this album to share the same "spirit" of some of Pink Floyd's stuff (which is always a positive).

In Rainbows...this album is more upbeat that HttT and i find it a combination of OK and HttT. Great album like always. Nothing more to say about it. Oh and Reckoner is one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard in my life and i put it on my top 5 list of greatest songs.

In conclusion, listen to all the albums. Each one will find its niche in your listening prefrences. I also suggest you listen to them in order-a more natrual progression. Hope i helped.

oh, and ps, before some jackass criticizes me, please know that these are simply my opinions.

Those aren't opinions. They are damn near facts.

Reckoner is probably the best song off of In Rainbows and it might be my favorite Radiohead song ever. I'd go with Kid A or Amnesiac though, as both are in my opinion the better of their CDs.

I think I'll get Kid A as well as Pablo Honey. Thanks for the advice guys. :)

I'll probably get all the albums at some point in the future anyway.

You should get OK Computer :)

You should get OK Computer :)

smack_masta

Kid A seems like the best choice.

Neon-Tiger says Hail to the Thief, for it has their best song, "A Wolf at the Door. (It Girl. Rag Doll.)"Neon-Tiger

I dunno if you saw my post but that is the first song I listed. Love it! and Hail to the Thief in general

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"]Neon-Tiger says Hail to the Thief, for it has their best song, "A Wolf at the Door. (It Girl. Rag Doll.)"Lindsosaurus

I dunno if you saw my post but that is the first song I listed. Love it! and Hail to the Thief in general

If you found OK Computer too depressing then the odds are strong that you won't enjoy Kid A (even though it's their best album since OK Computer, IMO). Check out Hail to the Thief or In Rainbows.

Kid A is their best album by far in my opinion, and I say this as a person who has listened to Radiohead possibly more than anyone else on this board.quiglythegreat

Lies!

Kid A is fantastic, and I really really love In Rainbows.

Anyone who tells you kid A is great is not your friend. Kid A is sub-par for a band like radiohead. Amnesiac blows it out of the water.

Anyone who tells you kid A is great is not your friend. Kid A is sub-par for a band like radiohead. Amnesiac blows it out of the water.

fiscope

Anyone who tells you kid A is great is not your friend. Kid A is sub-par for a band like radiohead. Amnesiac blows it out of the water.

fiscope

While I disagree with you saying Kid A is sub-par, you're right about Amesiac being severely underrated. I've never understood why it wasn't better received.

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Anyone who tells you kid A is great is not your friend. Kid A is sub-par for a band like radiohead. Amnesiac blows it out of the water.

majoras_wrath

Forget the story!! XD

Amnesiac had awesome beats and even better singles. I remember the first time I heard Kid A. I deleted every song except for Idioteque. Having a story is fine but it matters not when the core music is so lackluster. Following on the heals of the heavenly O.K. Computer, Kid A just dropped the ball!

In Rainbows is a masterpiece, OK Computer is a guilty pleasure.

In Rainbows is a masterpiece, OK Computer is a guilty pleasure.

Stashbash

Why should you feel bad about listening to, arguably, one of the best albums of the 90's (all time?)

In Rainbows is a masterpiece, OK Computer is a guilty pleasureStashbash

Here's how I see it...

OK Computer > Kid A > The Bends > In Rainbows > Hail to the Thief > Amnesiac > Pablo Honey

Out of the albums you listed, definitely... Kid A, such a beautiful complex album lol