I have always said, as big as Radiohead is and as much recognition they have for being one of the greatest rock bands in history, I still think they are underrated.
Yeah, they fired their record label and made this album, and released it, on their own. So even though it's not their best selling album, they made more money on it. Record labels are crooks. They take significantly more money from artists than they should. In Rainbows sold around 4.5 million copies, to date, while OK Computer has sold nearly 8 million copies. Yet they made more money off In Rainbows.
Radiohead made a boatload of money off the digital release. Reports vary, but Wired magazine reported that the band got about 3 million pounds in sales almost immediately. Importantly, a sizable percentage of downloaders voluntarily paid about what an album typically cost, but the money wasn’t being picked clean by record industry weasels.
The level of sheer hard work, attention to detail, natural talent, ability to push the envelope and at the same time be incredibly popular, meaningful and accessible; and, to the best of their ability, to remain as ethical as they could be when they had to negotiate the music industry on a huge scale; and (most importantly) to create some of the most touching and thought-provoking music that you could turn your ear to, makes them probably the best modern band of all time. Jus' sayin. ps. Have you heard A Moon Shaped Pool album? If not, then a blind reaction video is essential. Just you wait.
Since I have equal reverence for three of their albums, I like to look at In Rainbows as their light peak, and the one-two punch of Ok Computer-Kid A, their dark peak. A band worthy of all who dwell in either light or shadow.
Exactly. I’ve been saying Radiohead is for me THE example of modern Prog rock. Not bands playing warmed over music using Prog as a genre. Here’s the YES section, followed by the Tull folky section followed by etc. Radiohead ticks all the Prog boxes without copying or even trying to be “ prog “. Just being creative.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday, adventure included! Funnily enough, it's the family vacations where not everything went smoothly that stand the most firmly in my memory. The others tend to fade over time. 🙂
@@danwebb1756err, no Nude is actually included in this review of side 1 of In Rainbows but OK Computer is a great album too with fine vocal performances.
That seems extremely unlikely. Of all the freemium products that exist (tiered payments) there is a lot of data that shows 5-10% convert into paid customers. 90-95 stay free. But, it was very marketed so MAYBE more people paid $1 than ever?
@@travispeterson8952 They made a lot more than they ever did conventionally because of their fan base, a lot of them actually paid for it and even the people who didn't pay much still paid something. They were surprised at that and didn't expect it to happen but Radiohead fans are loyal and they really love the band it means a lot to them. I should say us.
@@jameshannagan4256 A quick google (if true) says they made $3mn or $6 on average. 500k albums sold for $6. FANS and listeners are not the same. I think Jim is correct that if it was successful they would have done it again. It was cool and fun. but not financially successful if that was the goal.
Great album. I’m a Kid A fan as well. Most “pay what you want” is definitely not getting paid. Maybe 10% paid and that’s very optimistic. Luckily they have strong base and tours and merch.
Radiohead never go for the obvious timbres and textures but you can always rely on their natural affinity for rhythm. Thom Yorke is also an idiosyncratic voice and appreciation of him depends on your tolerance for falsetto. I've never considered this album as good as Kid A, OK Computer or even The Bends but it's still a great listen.
I grew up watching The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time and falling in love with them, but Yes is firmly in second place, as far as my favorite bands; however, Radiohead is right up there, in my top 7 favorite bands, constantly slipping into third place on many occasions. I think they are awesome!
In Rainbows and now some Crippled Black Phoenix? Nice! Great bands & albums, I've got catching up to do! Radiohead might be top 5 all time for me. If you get a chance you should absolutely check out their 15 Step performance from the Grammys in I believe 2008. They did it with the UCLA Marching Band and it's considered one of the greatest Grammys performances ever
I did not vote for this album, i really wanted gentle giant! That being said, I forgot how fucking amazing this record is. One of my favorites from them. Personally my favorite is hail to the thief! Unpopular opinion , but I love that record! Glad you had a good trip! Good to see you my friend!!
Hail to the Thief has some amazing songs on it for your playlist, but as an album is Radiohead's weakest since Pablo (still very very good though). It's a bit of a mess really compared to the others. Take AMSP as an example, beautiful soundscape of an album, though you may listen to more tracks on a mixed playlist from HTTT. In Rainbows and OKC are Radiohead's best albums and 2 of the best of all time. I would say that Kid Amnesiac collectively is unbelievable and is my favourite if you could count this as an album. Also the new Smile record is up there with the best that Radiohead have done, absolutely awesome that new album, but i don't like to rank anything until at least 1 year after it has been out.
Wow, what a journey. British roads are a disgrace at the moment. Same here in Kent. You deserve a Blue Peter badge. Nice to see you've picked up a bit of a tan....
I'll watch more. My last comment was misunderstood. This is dumb was not directed at you. Just the discussion if this a good album is dumb. You are fine my man.
Good evening Jim, Hope you had a good vacation apart from yesterday. I never was interested in Radiohead. I heard a few songs and I didn’t really like them at all then. Hearing the first song, my opinion hasn’t changed. Same for the second song. I listen and think…why did they record this? No, Radiohead is not meant for me. By the way, I did a bicycle ride north of where I live next to and partly through the nature reserves there. Look for the fietstocht video.
Remember hearing the bends for the first time. truly amazing. Remember buying ok computer and genuinely hating it. This is the first Radiohead album i have listened to in 20 years. Sounds like an endless whining mess.
For my part, when I listen to something I don’t like, I just move on without commenting. I can’t see a reason to lodge an ‘I really don’t like this..’ for an infinitely small portion of the world to see; to me it accomplishes precisely nothing. I don’t believe we’re keeping score - and most people are here to have fun with music they already like, or are happily discovering something new. The number of positive comments vs. negative are the proof. So, I’m (actually truly) curious, what function are you serving for yourself when you tell about 300 random people that you don’t like something? My bet is that my comment to you also accomplishes precisely nothing :)
Obviously you're referring to The King Of Limbs in which case I agree somewhat the studio album is somewhat robotic but live it's awesome. Do me a favor and watch the whole basement session for TKOL and then tell me it sucks. I'd be very surprised if you didn't like the live session because it's almost as good as the one for In Rainbows, do let me know.
I have always said, as big as Radiohead is and as much recognition they have for being one of the greatest rock bands in history, I still think they are underrated.
I’ll be the timestamp guy
5:53 15 Step
9:50 Bodysnatchers
13:54 Nude
18:09 Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
23:27 All I Need
I love you
Thom Yorke said they made more money on in rainbows than any other album with the average of 5$ or so per purchase
That's wild. But I'm glad to hear they made more money on it 🙂
Yeah, they fired their record label and made this album, and released it, on their own. So even though it's not their best selling album, they made more money on it. Record labels are crooks. They take significantly more money from artists than they should.
In Rainbows sold around 4.5 million copies, to date, while OK Computer has sold nearly 8 million copies. Yet they made more money off In Rainbows.
The run of Nude, Weird Fishes and All I Need is my favourite three song progression of all time. Amazing album
Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, and Us and Them >>>
Radiohead made a boatload of money off the digital release. Reports vary, but Wired magazine reported that the band got about 3 million pounds in sales almost immediately. Importantly, a sizable percentage of downloaders voluntarily paid about what an album typically cost, but the money wasn’t being picked clean by record industry weasels.
I paid ‘full price’ as well for the digital download
Yeah I remember hearing a radio interview with Thom at the time (maybe with Jonathan Ross), where he said the average paid was around £5
Yeah, From the Basement is such a pleasure to watch and rewatch.
The level of sheer hard work, attention to detail, natural talent, ability to push the envelope and at the same time be incredibly popular, meaningful and accessible; and, to the best of their ability, to remain as ethical as they could be when they had to negotiate the music industry on a huge scale; and (most importantly) to create some of the most touching and thought-provoking music that you could turn your ear to, makes them probably the best modern band of all time.
Jus' sayin.
ps. Have you heard A Moon Shaped Pool album? If not, then a blind reaction video is essential.
Just you wait.
One of my favourite albums! Thanks to everyone who voted for it!
Radiohead, some of the best studio production to ever be recorded. Awaken your hi-fi to these geniuses.
Radiohead From the Basement is one of the finest live performances I've ever seen (online), definitely a treat for you someday!
I can never get tired of In Rainbows.
I LOVE RADIOHEAD!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
welcome to PEAK Radiohead 🌈🌈
I feel like Radiohead has been at its peak since ok computer and maybe even still is
Since I have equal reverence for three of their albums, I like to look at In Rainbows as their light peak, and the one-two punch of Ok Computer-Kid A, their dark peak.
A band worthy of all who dwell in either light or shadow.
@@filmpopmovie I think their "dark peak" is a moon shaped pool
Genius album!
One of the best album of the last 20 years for sure.
I'm a giant nerd like you with a large vinyl colleciton. In Rainbows is very much top shelf. It's the gift that keeps on giving, year after year.
There are so many layers that you almost have to give it another listen
Great, great album.
The live from the basement series is what made me a true Radiohead fan.
Exactly. I’ve been saying Radiohead is for me THE example of modern Prog rock. Not bands playing warmed over music using Prog as a genre. Here’s the YES section, followed by the Tull folky section followed by etc. Radiohead ticks all the Prog boxes without copying or even trying to be “ prog “. Just being creative.
Weird fishes from in the basement is life changing
Totally agree. That's actually my favorite song by them in that specific version.
This record is my favorite from the 2000s (so far). I'm 59 and to me they are my generations Beatles even their musical journey is very Beatle-like.
This was off OK Computer in 97
Enjoying this, Jim! And I forgot I was listening to vinyl... such a good record! :)
Crazy how they sold their best album for pennies. This album is amazing
My absolute favorite Radiohead album. Haven‘t heard it for quite a while now. Nice ☺️
The only band with three absolutely top tier albums in Ok Comp, Kid A, and In Rainbows.
Each with their own vibe as well. 🐐 s
I looove this album and part 2…
Glad you enjoyed your holiday, adventure included! Funnily enough, it's the family vacations where not everything went smoothly that stand the most firmly in my memory. The others tend to fade over time. 🙂
nice, a great album
Brilliant album…. The vocals on Nude are just sublime
This is off OK Computer in the 90’s, not In Rainbows
@@danwebb1756err, no Nude is actually included in this review of side 1 of In Rainbows but OK Computer is a great album too with fine vocal performances.
No the vocals on nude are Radiohead’s thom yorke not sublime??
They said they sold less copies, but made more money than they would have normally
That seems extremely unlikely. Of all the freemium products that exist (tiered payments) there is a lot of data that shows 5-10% convert into paid customers. 90-95 stay free. But, it was very marketed so MAYBE more people paid $1 than ever?
@@travispeterson8952 They made a lot more than they ever did conventionally because of their fan base, a lot of them actually paid for it and even the people who didn't pay much still paid something. They were surprised at that and didn't expect it to happen but Radiohead fans are loyal and they really love the band it means a lot to them. I should say us.
@@jameshannagan4256 A quick google (if true) says they made $3mn or $6 on average. 500k albums sold for $6. FANS and listeners are not the same. I think Jim is correct that if it was successful they would have done it again. It was cool and fun. but not financially successful if that was the goal.
Great album. I’m a Kid A fan as well.
Most “pay what you want” is definitely not getting paid. Maybe 10% paid and that’s very optimistic. Luckily they have strong base and tours and merch.
Amazing album, probably even their best .
From the Basement is also a great listen
I love how you say "There's Ed" just as he starts his sublime backing vocals on Weird Fishes 🙂
Just as he sang his own name
Radiohead never go for the obvious timbres and textures but you can always rely on their natural affinity for rhythm. Thom Yorke is also an idiosyncratic voice and appreciation of him depends on your tolerance for falsetto. I've never considered this album as good as Kid A, OK Computer or even The Bends but it's still a great listen.
The best album. Not their best, THE best 😅
I grew up watching The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time and falling in love with them, but Yes is firmly in second place, as far as my favorite bands; however, Radiohead is right up there, in my top 7 favorite bands, constantly slipping into third place on many occasions. I think they are awesome!
I missed the voting, but I am all aboard on this one!
Need to listen to more Radiohead. Nice holiday?
In Rainbows and now some Crippled Black Phoenix? Nice! Great bands & albums, I've got catching up to do! Radiohead might be top 5 all time for me. If you get a chance you should absolutely check out their 15 Step performance from the Grammys in I believe 2008. They did it with the UCLA Marching Band and it's considered one of the greatest Grammys performances ever
Jim, As you know I live in NEW Jersey, and the main road by me is called Kings Highway. 😉
I always thought Thom shares the same quality in his voice that Neil Young does both very authentic and human if that makes any sense.
I did not vote for this album, i really wanted gentle giant! That being said, I forgot how fucking amazing this record is. One of my favorites from them. Personally my favorite is hail to the thief! Unpopular opinion , but I love that record! Glad you had a good trip! Good to see you my friend!!
Hail to the Thief has some amazing songs on it for your playlist, but as an album is Radiohead's weakest since Pablo (still very very good though). It's a bit of a mess really compared to the others. Take AMSP as an example, beautiful soundscape of an album, though you may listen to more tracks on a mixed playlist from HTTT. In Rainbows and OKC are Radiohead's best albums and 2 of the best of all time. I would say that Kid Amnesiac collectively is unbelievable and is my favourite if you could count this as an album. Also the new Smile record is up there with the best that Radiohead have done, absolutely awesome that new album, but i don't like to rank anything until at least 1 year after it has been out.
I have so much love ❤️ for this band and I think you will really enjoy their music and there is alotttt to cover lol enjoy 🌈🎵♥️🌈🎶🌈🎵🎸🎵🌈🎸
OK Computer is one of the greatest albums ever made. Just press play and enjoy.
Wow, what a journey. British roads are a disgrace at the moment. Same here in Kent. You deserve a Blue Peter badge. Nice to see you've picked up a bit of a tan....
In the basement much better experience of the band and in my opinion the live performances are better than the studio versions
I'll watch more. My last comment was misunderstood. This is dumb was not directed at you. Just the discussion if this a good album is dumb. You are fine my man.
😄
I can’t believe how many people here think this was on In Rainbows. This is off OK Computer, one of the best albums of all time.
What’chu talkin bout Willis?
Good evening Jim,
Hope you had a good vacation apart from yesterday.
I never was interested in Radiohead. I heard a few songs and I didn’t really like them at all then.
Hearing the first song, my opinion hasn’t changed. Same for the second song. I listen and think…why did they record this?
No, Radiohead is not meant for me.
By the way, I did a bicycle ride north of where I live next to and partly through the nature reserves there. Look for the fietstocht video.
Remember hearing the bends for the first time. truly amazing. Remember buying ok computer and genuinely hating it. This is the first Radiohead album i have listened to in 20 years. Sounds like an endless whining mess.
if you hate ok computer then u dont have music taste at all or maybe ur not enough smart
For my part, when I listen to something I don’t like, I just move on without commenting. I can’t see a reason to lodge an ‘I really don’t like this..’ for an infinitely small portion of the world to see; to me it accomplishes precisely nothing. I don’t believe we’re keeping score - and most people are here to have fun with music they already like, or are happily discovering something new. The number of positive comments vs. negative are the proof.
So, I’m (actually truly) curious, what function are you serving for yourself when you tell about 300 random people that you don’t like something?
My bet is that my comment to you also accomplishes precisely nothing :)
the last great radiohead record.
now all their music just sounds like two robots buttfucking a fax machine
you must be deaf, because a moon shaped pool dont sound like that
??????
Obviously you're referring to The King Of Limbs in which case I agree somewhat the studio album is somewhat robotic but live it's awesome. Do me a favor and watch the whole basement session for TKOL and then tell me it sucks. I'd be very surprised if you didn't like the live session because it's almost as good as the one for In Rainbows, do let me know.