I believe that when you sign a contract they'll tell you we're going to release a best of compliation or greatest hits at some point in your career so it's seems something normal that parlophone would release this.
I would like it better if they called it an introduction into, rather than greatest hits, the very best, ultimate collection, etc. After all we can't have too many Radiohead fans.
I have all of their albums, so i don't need this, but i still recommend it for new people. It's hard to get new people into radiohead since most people would recomend listening to their full albums. In this generation, people are used to singles, so it is easier to get someone into the band with a greatest hits, then have them listen to the albums.
If I were to go out and buy Hail to the Thief right now would the band get any money? Seeing as how they're no longer with the label. Serious question.
It depends on the kind of contract they signed. Some allow the record label to collect royalties only for a certain period of time..a few years usually.
I agree with a lot of comments here and like most Radiohead fans I am conflicted, I love this promo but feel dirty for enjoying it coz its just a big faceless greedy record label making money from it.
I did not buy the greatest hits CD for that very reason, plus there is absolutely nothing on either of them that a true Radiohead fan does not already have!
I say steal it of the internet and fuck the record labels!!!
Same here. I've got every album they've ever done so there's no point. I might say to people it's a starting point but I really don't think so. The Bends or Ok Computer would be better.
Fact is they have said in interview that they would NEVER to a greatest hits. This like you say is the record company acting not on their behalf, now that they've left.
But if you know nothing, it "might" be a good place to start. Not being a "snobby" fan, just know the situation.
I agree. Although I like this little compilation vid of what Radiohead is excluding their 'in rainbows' album era off course, these 'best of...' and 'deluxe edition' albums are just to make more money off of them since they're not on parlophone/emimusic anymore. It's always about the money. Sadly.
This is one of the greatest insults parlophone could have hit radiohead with, a best of usualy tells us that the bands best days are behind them, well there not. Fuck you '' This is what you get, when you mess with us'' pigs
Fuck you Parlophone. Don't ever buy a greatist hits cd by Radiohead. You won't get the experience ever radiohead album gives you. Get the compact disc for great quality. Don't even buy on itunes.
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wow. looks like you wasted five years. of all the pieces of music to listen to - you chose some britpop band's coked out stadium filling jerk off session. good job.
it's not about the coolness/indie or anti-corporation... it's all about music, people... who cares about the label, focus about the music. So, OKC and Bends is one of the best records yes, but because of it is EMI's so you don't buy it? Fool.
Besides, if any of you had any kind of brains, you would have put out a compilation of b-sides, and/or rare material, if you really wanted to exploit their name.
No one's gonna buy this (second) repackaged sham - anyone who isn't a fan already, are highly unlikely to be convinced by this mockery. And exisitng fans already own all this material, one way or another.
You made the vital mistake of once again trying to appeal to the masses, rather than the established fans.
Funny how people go on and on about Coldplay??? who always sit in their lame safetly zone! trying to be the next u2?? Radiohead are cool for making good tunes and having the guts to push their sound in different directions with no fear! Ok Computer was great! I also loved Kid A! I remember people bitching about it because it wasn't Ok Computer part 2??? guess what! if you want the same old all the time! be a Coldplay fan :)
The people that complain about Radiohead fans complaining about EMI!! need to wake up!! this is not a release from the personal choice of the band! EMI has pissed them off!! anyway! why does some people calim to be a Radiohead fan and rush out to buy this cd?? aren't you like me? have all the albums!! so why buy the best of?? your just making EMI some extra money!
yup, creakyboards themselves already retracted their claims (which proves they were just after fame and coldplay didn't sue because things like that don't get to them) It's about the music :)
Coldplay make nice, safe records. They know they have a formula which sells. It's a formula. Contrived fragiltiy, catchy stadium anthems, lyrics which use platitudes and say everything and nothing at the same time. A complete refusal to address any of the more edgy, dangerous political issues which Martin always rants on about. Massive commerical success and popular appeal. Desperate for critical appeal, but failing. Coldplay are a brand. And a successful one.
they arent safe. coldplay ar every different. a rush of blood to the head isnt a safe album. viva la vida isnt a safe album. people argue X&Y was but i thought that was an extraordianry album.
and i hate bands that put politics into music. its always about how much they hate george bush and nobody cares. tbh im ok with the war anyway but thats irrelevant.
Of course it's safe. Read any review you want. Safe is not challenging anything, but keeping the status quo. Not having any new ideas but just repeating the same thing - catchy, melodic, radio-friendly songs with everyman lyrics that say nothing that hasn't already been said before. X and Y's lyrics were awful - platitudes "go forwards then backwards again" and that bloody awful rhyming in Swallowed. It's all contrived to sell records. I don't believe Martin to be lonely for one minute.
i dont think you can complain about boring samey records when you listen to radiohead.
i actually went out and bought OK computer to see what the fuss was about. its just a noise and the occasional dying cat in the background. i really didnt understand the appeal. it was non stop bashing of instruments all the way through.
That's probably because it's too challenging for you, if you think Coldplay are not a safe band. Look, mate, it's not really controversial - you're the only one protesting. Read the links I posted. Even the BAND agree with the criticism. Brian Eno, their producer of VLV, laid into them about their faults and what they had to do to get critical acclaim, and, as you can see, Martin AGREED with the criticism, also from the New York Times. So you're on your own in defending them. The band accept it.
they are not 'too challenging' for me. alot of critics rated razorlights second album as very good but thats appalling so thats nothing to do with it.
and yes i know ok computer always comes top in the best 100 albums and i dont understand why.
also can i ask for you to stop replying because i only replied twice previous to this and you keep sending me thigns and its filling up my inbox and ive lost the will to live now. thanks xx
I'm not sending anything to your inbox at all, I'm just replying here on the public messageboard and I am educating you because you seem ignorant. You are effectively running away from a discussion which you were perfectly happy to be involved in to start with, purely because you have been shown up by your lack of understanding. The band you think are so wonderful themselves agree with the very criticism I made. Go cry over your chris poster and one day you might be mature enough to understand
In terms of your critique of OK Computer, it's a very immature one. At least I tried an intelligent approach. A dying cat? Karma Police? Paranoid Android? Let Down? The critics rate this album extremely highly, and it's always in "Top 100" albums of all time. Which Coldplay just don't achieve. Seriously, if you can't appreciate Radiohead, and critics also rate them, then perhaps you need to develop a more mature taste than the MOR, plodding Coldplay, which is easily-accessible and has no depth
I don't think they're a bad band - I've got most of their stuff. But they don't say anything new. The point about politics is that if Chris had the courage of his convictions (he wears any slogan going) he might choose his music as the perfect forum. But he's too scared of upsetting the apple-cart. Radiohead try to move on, as did bands like the Roses, Smiths etc, and deal with new ideas, different issues, new sounds. Coldplay aren't bad, but they'll always be safe, radio-friendly, massive pop
Coldplay's reaction, in "Coldplay Stunned by NYT reaction"
"It was a big deal, and from a publication we all respect. "I agreed with a lot of the points, it was liberating to see that someone else realised that also." Martin tells Rolling Stone magazine, "He goes, `Your songs are too long and you're too repetitive, and you use the same tricks too much, and big things aren't necessarily good things, and you use the same sounds too much, and your lyrics are not good enough.' He broke it down".
look, to be honest with you, i am 16 years old. and i dont like being called ignorant or uneducated because thats really what i am not. i actually go to a super selective grammar school and so i am not your common muffer just bashing bands to wind people up. dont give me this 'im so intellectual' talk because im not interested nor impressed on youtube. i just stated my opinion and since radiohead arent an autocratic band who run the country, i am allowed to do this. thank YOU so much.
Never said you were ill-educated, merely that you seemed ignorant about the Coldplay issue. This is a discussion forum, if you claim they are an amazing band, it is reasonable for me to disagree and say why - and it happens that the band also agree. You threw your toys out of the pram with a childish response ("oh you're filling my mailbox up xx). If you're not impressed with intellecutalism, why make a deal out of going to a grammar school? I went to public sch+oxford uni-but who cares on here?
Have you read the link? Or my cut and paste? The band don't say they suck (they don't and I don't think they do). The point is that they don't agree with YOU that they are so amazing. Have you not thought that money and fame and popular adoration are pretty strong factors in keeping the Coldplay brand going! They are a reasonable band. They're not bad. Just not in the same league as the greats. And they know it and admit it. Anyhow, am off now as tired!
lol no way. its very 'uncool' to like coldplay as a teenager, but most teenagers like oasis so this is different! codplay are great and until they start producing crap ill always think that!
OK OK, just when you're 25, stop, remember my post, and just see whether you're still listening to the same stuff. People's tastes in music, books, art, politics etc. all change and develop over time - that's life. God, it would be very dull if you (or anyone else) only ever liked one band. Trust me. You will see in time. I did and so did everyone I know!
OK, turning the computer off now (no pun on radiohead intended)!!
Anyhow, am sorry if I upset you, really not my intention. As you say, you can like whatever music you like, but if you want to come on forums (for other bands) and slate them, you have to be prepared to deal with those who disagree. These message boxes are too short and I'm tired now. As I say, you seemed unaware of the bigger picture about Coldplay, and I was attempting to widen your knowledge - which is a good thing. Anyhow, enjoy Coldplay if you like, and no hard feelings! Can't type anymore!
OK, one last thing! This is not supposed to sound patronising, it's from personal experience:the music that you love when you're 16 will, I promise, be very diff from that when you're 21, 25, 30 etc. I used to adore Oasis and thought they were the best ever, and I didn't listen to much else. Then I went to uni, and found the Roses, Smiths + loads others and, in time, they showed Oasis up for what they were. You will change your views, just like I did, and remember Coldplay fondly but in context
I wish that if they did exploit Radiohead's backlog , they compiled a rarities album including songs like True Love Waits, Nobody Does It Better, Talk Show Host, Lift, Paperbagwriter, Pearly, The original Reckoner, Follow Me Around etc.
Sneaky of them to stick True Love WAits on the end of the new best of aswell - I bet loads of people bought the whole album just for that track.
"...in principle, a best-of Radiohead compilation is similar to a DVD containing somewhat thoughtfully picked scenes from films made by a specific director. For a very casual fan who has absolutely no interest in exploring beyond the songs he or she heard on the radio or through MTV and the like, this set will do (it has "Creep" and half of The Bends, after all, and then a bunch of "the weird stuff"), but otherwise it clearly serves a purpose more meaningful for the label than anyone else."
Yes, Radiohead is a brilliant, legendary band. And, yes, EMI is a greed-driven corporate machine. No, I will not buy either of the best-of CDs as I already own every Radiohead album (from Pablo Honey to In Rainbows), as well as a number of EPs. So there's no point in purchasing a compilation of songs I already own - and the order they are in is SO strange ("Anyone Can Play Guitar" followed by "How to Disappear Completely"? If you say so, EMI!).
Coldplay is very dire :) and EMI stink!! anyone heard the Sex Pistols tune 'E.M.I' :) that says it all :) such ashame Radiohead doesn't get complete control over their back-log!!
anyone who thinks of buying this, get the track list and just download the tracks from radiohead on itunes or something. this album is just a money maker for the label!!
And I don't think I consider myself to be an idiot for buying the boxset. It is a very nice little package and has been done well. Its up to individual people to make the choice of what tey want. OK, so EMI did go behind Radiohead's back for this, just to make some more cash, but lets face it, EMI are gonna be bringing Radiohead to more and more peoples attention, which can't be a bad thing. Considering they've already got some new songs ready for another album!
the thing is, I'm against how EMI are just releasing everything. I have been a fan of Radiohead since 97 and have collected all U.K CD releases, I have DVD's, magazines, books, newspaper articles, signed photo's, posters, collectable vinyl. This means, I will probably end up buying something from this!
I do think this is a slightly good thing though, as people get to hear what is considered to be the best, and bringing Radiohead to a more mainstream audience!
to all the idiots who bought the discbox and/or are going to go out and consume this mindless drivel: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RADIOHEAD!! they left EMI, and now, as a way to make money off the tour and In Rainbows, they issued this. i loved to see the footage, but im staying clear of anything EMI, especially these days (thanks, Chris Martin).
I won't buy the Best of CDs coz I bought the discbox & I've got all the albums, but I'd love very much to see a best-of of their videos, which I think theyve already done...?
I believe that when you sign a contract they'll tell you we're going to release a best of compliation or greatest hits at some point in your career so it's seems something normal that parlophone would release this.
spacejump01 2 weeks ago
0:45, is that where thom danced for Lotus Flower?
huckmaster1210 1 month ago
Get Pablo Honey instead of this.
xdI1xi 6 months ago
'The Best of' is nothing but EMI's revenge on Radiohead for leaving them
TBD Records FTW!!
etejuanete3 7 months ago
BOJATRAX ese es otro video de high and dry
arhntillum 8 months ago
alguien puede decirme como se llama la canción de la imagen lloviendo a los 0:20 ?
can someone tell me how the song is called the image raining to 0:20?
bojatrax 8 months ago
@bojatrax my iron lung
ThomRadioheadYorke 8 months ago in playlist Music - Radiohead
@bojatrax High And Dry
SpikeSpiegel01821 7 months ago
damn, i thought their best of album was called kid a
mysfarbror 8 months ago
what song is in the background?
LolaLavonda 10 months ago
@LolaLavonda the first song i mean
LolaLavonda 10 months ago
@LolaLavonda my iron lung
jacobbeahm 9 months ago
I would like it better if they called it an introduction into, rather than greatest hits, the very best, ultimate collection, etc. After all we can't have too many Radiohead fans.
sandmanstranger 1 year ago
for all of you guys that think radiohead left their label because they wanted to, radiohead signed a six album contract with EMI
11joshman 1 year ago
I have all of their albums, so i don't need this, but i still recommend it for new people. It's hard to get new people into radiohead since most people would recomend listening to their full albums. In this generation, people are used to singles, so it is easier to get someone into the band with a greatest hits, then have them listen to the albums.
Robinhoodarch 1 year ago
whats the name of the song in 2:52 secons
mazshioXD 2 years ago
@mazshioXD I Might Be Wrong.
GzzikaaP 2 years ago
@GzzikaaP
thank u very much
mazshioXD 2 years ago
might be wrong
(thats the name of the song lol)
bubblepopelictric 2 years ago
I hate bestofs and I'll never by any
gogolplex74 2 years ago
fuck you EMI
uberbigbread 2 years ago 10
whats the image at 0:53 - 0:54 ? is it from a clip?
Scott17quebec 2 years ago
knives out
grayworg 2 years ago
If I were to go out and buy Hail to the Thief right now would the band get any money? Seeing as how they're no longer with the label. Serious question.
MolesAsses 2 years ago 2
yeah
mic303 2 years ago
they'd still get money, yeah.
peaceric 2 years ago
It depends on the kind of contract they signed. Some allow the record label to collect royalties only for a certain period of time..a few years usually.
Astralpua 2 years ago
I agree with a lot of comments here and like most Radiohead fans I am conflicted, I love this promo but feel dirty for enjoying it coz its just a big faceless greedy record label making money from it.
I did not buy the greatest hits CD for that very reason, plus there is absolutely nothing on either of them that a true Radiohead fan does not already have!
I say steal it of the internet and fuck the record labels!!!
slaveboy69 2 years ago 3
Same here. I've got every album they've ever done so there's no point. I might say to people it's a starting point but I really don't think so. The Bends or Ok Computer would be better.
Fact is they have said in interview that they would NEVER to a greatest hits. This like you say is the record company acting not on their behalf, now that they've left.
But if you know nothing, it "might" be a good place to start. Not being a "snobby" fan, just know the situation.
JayJayNZ 2 years ago
Haha I got the cd and you guys had a typo on it .
it says idiotesque ?
it's idioteque if I'm not mistaken .
BlackTeddies 2 years ago 2
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DSMT5 2 years ago
which one is the video of the 00:54?
its like thom digital..
thx
Juanjolead 2 years ago
the video is for the "go to sleep" song on the Hail to the thief album,.
Thenirvanas 2 years ago
god damn bitches trying to make more money off of them after they left the record company, i cant wait to torrent the shit of this stuff.
shlomr 2 years ago 3
Right on!
TooCooLFoRYou123 2 years ago
I agree. Although I like this little compilation vid of what Radiohead is excluding their 'in rainbows' album era off course, these 'best of...' and 'deluxe edition' albums are just to make more money off of them since they're not on parlophone/emimusic anymore. It's always about the money. Sadly.
BAy4R 2 years ago
yeah, this montage of their music life was really quite nice :) but it saddens me that they only made it to make more money.
shlomr 2 years ago
i love my iron lung
bubblepopelictric 2 years ago
what's better than excellence? cause Radiohead is 10 times better than that
cokursh 2 years ago 5
what the song at 0:14 and at 3:33 please ?
Thank you :-)
koninr 2 years ago
my iron lung! :D
semiflex 2 years ago
0:14 was My Iron Lung and 3:30 was Just.
Both by Radiohead.
marvinriscos 2 years ago
0:14 is My Iron Lung
Fuzzomir101 2 years ago
lol on canadian version of the cd it saus Idiotesque
Transmissionwould 2 years ago
fuck you parlophone.
VerilyMusic 2 years ago 28
What songs playing at 3:00?
fuckscum 2 years ago
"i might be wrong" dude.... :P
Stavris91 2 years ago
"...just making silly noises day in and day out. It was great." lol, hes awesome
Darean51 2 years ago
radiohead is prety much the closes a band has come to exelence...
robozombieninja 2 years ago
excellence. and Id say they are excellent
Darean51 2 years ago 3
00:54
GO TO SLEEP, brilliant song
crazyedd123 2 years ago
Best of? I don't think so, the best is heard throughout the albums, not a pick of the top 4 from each.
When I am king parlophone will be first against the wall.
willandava 2 years ago 5
paranoid android :-)
RQRMIC 2 years ago
that's the song pablo honey gee is it that hard to learn your lyrics
gloury 2 years ago
the reaction to this is hilarious
SimonRivas 2 years ago
honestly
radiohead is one of the very very few bands where it's worth a listen of all their songs
really should go buy all the albums!!!!
darkburnout00 2 years ago 3
Can anybody tell my what the song at 1:40 is called?
marcterkeurst 2 years ago
that'll be street spirit (fade out), it's gotta be one of my favourite radiohead songs
theredandblackmass 2 years ago
Thanks! That was one of the songs that I knew almost completely, without knowing the name it. ;)
marcterkeurst 2 years ago
oops didnt see you got an answer already! sorry yo
Nugz718 2 years ago
Marcterkeurst its street spirit at 1:40
Nugz718 2 years ago
This is one of the greatest insults parlophone could have hit radiohead with, a best of usualy tells us that the bands best days are behind them, well there not. Fuck you '' This is what you get, when you mess with us'' pigs
DisappearCompletely1 3 years ago 7
Fuck You Parlophone.....we hope that you choke!!!!!!!!!!!
Squemby 3 years ago 44
Fuck you Parlophone. Don't ever buy a greatist hits cd by Radiohead. You won't get the experience ever radiohead album gives you. Get the compact disc for great quality. Don't even buy on itunes.
keymaster2 3 years ago 11
the best of is ok, but if u want the full radiohead experience u gotta buy all the cds =)
bzradiohead18 3 years ago 2
It took me five years to "get" OK computer. Can you believe that? One day it just clicked...
greentoaster 3 years ago
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wow. looks like you wasted five years. of all the pieces of music to listen to - you chose some britpop band's coked out stadium filling jerk off session. good job.
plutoohno 3 years ago
ROBIN HOOD! yay
nads2dio 3 years ago
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RADIOHEAD IS A TRULY TERRIBLE AND HIGHLY OVERRATed BAND
ShootAAppleOffMyHead 3 years ago
how is it than that by many critics, by rolling stone, time, and many others they are considered to be the geatest band of the last 20 years?
godfather1fan 3 years ago 5
Coldplay fan fails again
thegutstosay 3 years ago 7
The fact that you're looking around for Radiohead videos to diss is proof how fucking stupid you are.
theleo2004 3 years ago 7
am i the only one that thinks radiohead and the white stripes should do a show together?
saintcrispy8 3 years ago
why?
btw interedting idea :)
JoannaSavesTheEarth 3 years ago
i dont know, it's probably because they are the two bands that i'm listening to most these days.
saintcrispy8 3 years ago
what is the name of the first song???
Arteo92 3 years ago
My iron lung
lucasrodrigs 3 years ago
the one with the noises as the word radiohead comes up is planet talex
but when the advert gets going its my iron lung
jaybals 3 years ago
the first full song is my iron lung, but the song playing when it says "radiohead" is planet telex
bzradiohead18 3 years ago
Coldplay are SHIT!!! utter!! trendy bollocks!! for the old git kids :) who don't like challenging music :)
Synthweasel 3 years ago 8
Radiohead is surely one of the best bands ever. (:
1braindead1 3 years ago
it's not about the coolness/indie or anti-corporation... it's all about music, people... who cares about the label, focus about the music. So, OKC and Bends is one of the best records yes, but because of it is EMI's so you don't buy it? Fool.
marhadiasak 3 years ago 3
Right on
crapo 3 years ago
Well at least it doesn't have a picture of Thom on the front with bad hair, as Jonny feared :D
CheshireCatty 3 years ago
Besides, if any of you had any kind of brains, you would have put out a compilation of b-sides, and/or rare material, if you really wanted to exploit their name.
No one's gonna buy this (second) repackaged sham - anyone who isn't a fan already, are highly unlikely to be convinced by this mockery. And exisitng fans already own all this material, one way or another.
You made the vital mistake of once again trying to appeal to the masses, rather than the established fans.
As I said - your loss.
TheDistorted 3 years ago
Lame. Fuck off EMI, you little muthafucking crybabies. You lost out on so much, and now you're bitter as a result - get over it.
TheDistorted 3 years ago
EMI snakes!!
imitebwrong 3 years ago
just want to second the motion on emi. dont buy it. they are wankers.
cogs22 3 years ago 2
it is not about guts or fear....
it's the fact they really can't manage to reach those album levels...
never heard another song like karmapolice or exitmusic from them.
bludrugo29 3 years ago
Funny how people go on and on about Coldplay??? who always sit in their lame safetly zone! trying to be the next u2?? Radiohead are cool for making good tunes and having the guts to push their sound in different directions with no fear! Ok Computer was great! I also loved Kid A! I remember people bitching about it because it wasn't Ok Computer part 2??? guess what! if you want the same old all the time! be a Coldplay fan :)
Synthweasel 3 years ago 4
The people that complain about Radiohead fans complaining about EMI!! need to wake up!! this is not a release from the personal choice of the band! EMI has pissed them off!! anyway! why does some people calim to be a Radiohead fan and rush out to buy this cd?? aren't you like me? have all the albums!! so why buy the best of?? your just making EMI some extra money!
Synthweasel 3 years ago 3
rage rage silly internet typer, Coldplay evolves. That fact is so obvious if you actually listen before you open your mouth/type
crapo 3 years ago
Coldplay evolves?? LOL! yeah right. they play it safe and copy afew things on the way or nick a tune from some smaller band :) cough cough
Synthweasel 3 years ago
yup, creakyboards themselves already retracted their claims (which proves they were just after fame and coldplay didn't sue because things like that don't get to them) It's about the music :)
crapo 3 years ago
coldplay are absolutely auperb. i dnt know any other bands who can produce 4 flawless albums. there are no fillers!!
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
i do, muse!! only a few songs from colplay are good, especially the old ones like shiver and yellow, but the new ones kinda suck
Chris112389 3 years ago
Read the reviews.
Coldplay make nice, safe records. They know they have a formula which sells. It's a formula. Contrived fragiltiy, catchy stadium anthems, lyrics which use platitudes and say everything and nothing at the same time. A complete refusal to address any of the more edgy, dangerous political issues which Martin always rants on about. Massive commerical success and popular appeal. Desperate for critical appeal, but failing. Coldplay are a brand. And a successful one.
219970 3 years ago
they arent safe. coldplay ar every different. a rush of blood to the head isnt a safe album. viva la vida isnt a safe album. people argue X&Y was but i thought that was an extraordianry album.
and i hate bands that put politics into music. its always about how much they hate george bush and nobody cares. tbh im ok with the war anyway but thats irrelevant.
coldplay are superb
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
Of course it's safe. Read any review you want. Safe is not challenging anything, but keeping the status quo. Not having any new ideas but just repeating the same thing - catchy, melodic, radio-friendly songs with everyman lyrics that say nothing that hasn't already been said before. X and Y's lyrics were awful - platitudes "go forwards then backwards again" and that bloody awful rhyming in Swallowed. It's all contrived to sell records. I don't believe Martin to be lonely for one minute.
219970 3 years ago
i dont think you can complain about boring samey records when you listen to radiohead.
i actually went out and bought OK computer to see what the fuss was about. its just a noise and the occasional dying cat in the background. i really didnt understand the appeal. it was non stop bashing of instruments all the way through.
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
That's probably because it's too challenging for you, if you think Coldplay are not a safe band. Look, mate, it's not really controversial - you're the only one protesting. Read the links I posted. Even the BAND agree with the criticism. Brian Eno, their producer of VLV, laid into them about their faults and what they had to do to get critical acclaim, and, as you can see, Martin AGREED with the criticism, also from the New York Times. So you're on your own in defending them. The band accept it.
219970 3 years ago
they are not 'too challenging' for me. alot of critics rated razorlights second album as very good but thats appalling so thats nothing to do with it.
and yes i know ok computer always comes top in the best 100 albums and i dont understand why.
also can i ask for you to stop replying because i only replied twice previous to this and you keep sending me thigns and its filling up my inbox and ive lost the will to live now. thanks xx
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
I'm not sending anything to your inbox at all, I'm just replying here on the public messageboard and I am educating you because you seem ignorant. You are effectively running away from a discussion which you were perfectly happy to be involved in to start with, purely because you have been shown up by your lack of understanding. The band you think are so wonderful themselves agree with the very criticism I made. Go cry over your chris poster and one day you might be mature enough to understand
219970 3 years ago
In terms of your critique of OK Computer, it's a very immature one. At least I tried an intelligent approach. A dying cat? Karma Police? Paranoid Android? Let Down? The critics rate this album extremely highly, and it's always in "Top 100" albums of all time. Which Coldplay just don't achieve. Seriously, if you can't appreciate Radiohead, and critics also rate them, then perhaps you need to develop a more mature taste than the MOR, plodding Coldplay, which is easily-accessible and has no depth
219970 3 years ago
I don't think they're a bad band - I've got most of their stuff. But they don't say anything new. The point about politics is that if Chris had the courage of his convictions (he wears any slogan going) he might choose his music as the perfect forum. But he's too scared of upsetting the apple-cart. Radiohead try to move on, as did bands like the Roses, Smiths etc, and deal with new ideas, different issues, new sounds. Coldplay aren't bad, but they'll always be safe, radio-friendly, massive pop
219970 3 years ago
One last thing!
Google "The case against Coldplay New York Times" and read John Pareles (a leading US music critic) who puts it well.
219970 3 years ago
Coldplay's reaction, in "Coldplay Stunned by NYT reaction"
"It was a big deal, and from a publication we all respect. "I agreed with a lot of the points, it was liberating to see that someone else realised that also." Martin tells Rolling Stone magazine, "He goes, `Your songs are too long and you're too repetitive, and you use the same tricks too much, and big things aren't necessarily good things, and you use the same sounds too much, and your lyrics are not good enough.' He broke it down".
219970 3 years ago
look, to be honest with you, i am 16 years old. and i dont like being called ignorant or uneducated because thats really what i am not. i actually go to a super selective grammar school and so i am not your common muffer just bashing bands to wind people up. dont give me this 'im so intellectual' talk because im not interested nor impressed on youtube. i just stated my opinion and since radiohead arent an autocratic band who run the country, i am allowed to do this. thank YOU so much.
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
Never said you were ill-educated, merely that you seemed ignorant about the Coldplay issue. This is a discussion forum, if you claim they are an amazing band, it is reasonable for me to disagree and say why - and it happens that the band also agree. You threw your toys out of the pram with a childish response ("oh you're filling my mailbox up xx). If you're not impressed with intellecutalism, why make a deal out of going to a grammar school? I went to public sch+oxford uni-but who cares on here?
219970 3 years ago
you went to oxford? okay you win.
i doubt coldplay agree they suck.
they'd just stop making albums then wouldnt they.
they always criticise themselves in interviews in a jokey way anyway.
i doubt they really think they're a bad band and then go and produce golden songs
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
You're keeping this going aren't you!?
Have you read the link? Or my cut and paste? The band don't say they suck (they don't and I don't think they do). The point is that they don't agree with YOU that they are so amazing. Have you not thought that money and fame and popular adoration are pretty strong factors in keeping the Coldplay brand going! They are a reasonable band. They're not bad. Just not in the same league as the greats. And they know it and admit it. Anyhow, am off now as tired!
219970 3 years ago
lol no way. its very 'uncool' to like coldplay as a teenager, but most teenagers like oasis so this is different! codplay are great and until they start producing crap ill always think that!
that was offically my last comment on the subject
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
OK OK, just when you're 25, stop, remember my post, and just see whether you're still listening to the same stuff. People's tastes in music, books, art, politics etc. all change and develop over time - that's life. God, it would be very dull if you (or anyone else) only ever liked one band. Trust me. You will see in time. I did and so did everyone I know!
OK, turning the computer off now (no pun on radiohead intended)!!
219970 3 years ago
im sorry too. goodnnight
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
No probs. All the best. Night!
219970 3 years ago
Anyhow, am sorry if I upset you, really not my intention. As you say, you can like whatever music you like, but if you want to come on forums (for other bands) and slate them, you have to be prepared to deal with those who disagree. These message boxes are too short and I'm tired now. As I say, you seemed unaware of the bigger picture about Coldplay, and I was attempting to widen your knowledge - which is a good thing. Anyhow, enjoy Coldplay if you like, and no hard feelings! Can't type anymore!
219970 3 years ago
personally i disagree. they're better than overrated U2 who makes 456 albums and when they manage to make a few good records everyone loves them.
but yeah this arguing must stop.
i think coldplay are the best band of the 21st century and are easily up there with the greats.
look, take care
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
OK, one last thing! This is not supposed to sound patronising, it's from personal experience:the music that you love when you're 16 will, I promise, be very diff from that when you're 21, 25, 30 etc. I used to adore Oasis and thought they were the best ever, and I didn't listen to much else. Then I went to uni, and found the Roses, Smiths + loads others and, in time, they showed Oasis up for what they were. You will change your views, just like I did, and remember Coldplay fondly but in context
219970 3 years ago 2
And one last last last thing! You're 100% right about U2!! We agree on that at least!
p.s. the 21st century is only 8 years old!!
Right that is it. Am ofski!
219970 3 years ago
lol i do like multiple bands though, coldplay are just my favourite.
we'll have a shut down race
byee
Nickkyboy36 3 years ago
It's so ironic that they use the song "My Iron Lung" to promote it.
guitarface19 3 years ago 3
UP YOURS EMI!!!
TheGimp9 3 years ago
DON'T BUY THIS
KingFramamamala 3 years ago
no one is going to buy this! gutted!
rocknrolleyesss 3 years ago 2
Booo - EMI!
I wish that if they did exploit Radiohead's backlog , they compiled a rarities album including songs like True Love Waits, Nobody Does It Better, Talk Show Host, Lift, Paperbagwriter, Pearly, The original Reckoner, Follow Me Around etc.
Sneaky of them to stick True Love WAits on the end of the new best of aswell - I bet loads of people bought the whole album just for that track.
oliturtle 3 years ago 6
Ci vediamo il 18 giugno a Milano!!!
dmlucy 3 years ago
what 's the title of the first song!!
crepausucre 3 years ago
the first song played in the video? 'My Iron Lung' :)
ling2ling 3 years ago
at 0.34...is that that dude from Degrassi? what vid is that from?
Im new to Radiohead, so I am unknown of the names of these tunes, but I do knw enough to say NO to this comp.
TheBeatlesAreBack1 3 years ago
thats from street spirit!
MssLianne 3 years ago
hhahahaha degrassi! old school classic!
ling2ling 3 years ago
if you see this album in a record store take it and hide it somewhere or throw it in a trashcan
skateplayguitar 3 years ago
I'll only get the dvd. Nothing more that that
And when i say "get", i'm talkin about downloading it from some blog or forum.
fernyrobledo 3 years ago 3
"...in principle, a best-of Radiohead compilation is similar to a DVD containing somewhat thoughtfully picked scenes from films made by a specific director. For a very casual fan who has absolutely no interest in exploring beyond the songs he or she heard on the radio or through MTV and the like, this set will do (it has "Creep" and half of The Bends, after all, and then a bunch of "the weird stuff"), but otherwise it clearly serves a purpose more meaningful for the label than anyone else."
GunslingerXYZ 3 years ago
Yes, Radiohead is a brilliant, legendary band. And, yes, EMI is a greed-driven corporate machine. No, I will not buy either of the best-of CDs as I already own every Radiohead album (from Pablo Honey to In Rainbows), as well as a number of EPs. So there's no point in purchasing a compilation of songs I already own - and the order they are in is SO strange ("Anyone Can Play Guitar" followed by "How to Disappear Completely"? If you say so, EMI!).
GunslingerXYZ 3 years ago
Fans of Radiohead should do everything they can to avoid this record.
It is not supported by Radiohead, to quote Thom Yorke.. "pointless", saying, "if we'd been behind it, it might have been good".
Its simply a childish, money grabbing response by EMI to Radiohead refusing to sign a further record deal with them.
4MinuteWarnings 3 years ago
hahaha yeah. the whole fact that 'creep' was included in it, say a lot. hahaha
ling2ling 3 years ago 3
WE WANT GINGER THOM BACK!!!
He looks so cute!!!, well he's bit ginger right now..OMG I LOVE HIM!!!
bremex 3 years ago 3
I'd still rather buy this than that new album from the dire Coldplay.
Ack.
Collins1990 3 years ago
Coldplay is very dire :) and EMI stink!! anyone heard the Sex Pistols tune 'E.M.I' :) that says it all :) such ashame Radiohead doesn't get complete control over their back-log!!
Synthweasel 3 years ago
I like how they've made it seem that the band agreed to this. It all LOOKS very positive.
At least they've got some Phil speech in there.
Phyte 3 years ago
anyone who thinks of buying this, get the track list and just download the tracks from radiohead on itunes or something. this album is just a money maker for the label!!
TheDefunktPistol 3 years ago 3
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
dani83mcl 3 years ago
interesting trailer
SaladStapler 3 years ago
agreed.. this is bullshit. this is the record label and not radiohead. support radiohead and buy the new album. support big bucks and buy this album.
Christiaan33 3 years ago 4
thank you, very helpful
znoahmarhoadskill 3 years ago
boycott this!
xspinx 3 years ago 3
whats at 2:55??
i relly wanna know
znoahmarhoadskill 3 years ago
i might be wrong, amazing riff/song
GamerConor 3 years ago
it's 'i might be wrong'
jenevertranen 3 years ago
that was a comment for znoahmarhoadskill
jenevertranen 3 years ago
Which video is the one at 54 seconds?
goodriddance562 3 years ago
"knives out!!" :D really good song!!
do u know the name of the song in this vid??
run18ant 3 years ago
no , knives out is at 52/53, i want to know the one after it which is lyk 54/55 seconds
thanks though for trying to help me out, but if u do know the one after knivesout i would gladly apreciate it!
goodriddance562 3 years ago
haha my bad! yea the one after it, its "Go to sleep" enjoy!
run18ant 3 years ago
i love radiohead, but i won't be buying this. Radiohead (much like The Beatles) are a band where yo uhave to by the studio albums, not the best of.
TheSecondImpressions 3 years ago 5
no fucking way will i buy this. parlaphone are rediculous
rocknrolleyesss 3 years ago 3
And I don't think I consider myself to be an idiot for buying the boxset. It is a very nice little package and has been done well. Its up to individual people to make the choice of what tey want. OK, so EMI did go behind Radiohead's back for this, just to make some more cash, but lets face it, EMI are gonna be bringing Radiohead to more and more peoples attention, which can't be a bad thing. Considering they've already got some new songs ready for another album!
mikegmoore 3 years ago
the thing is, I'm against how EMI are just releasing everything. I have been a fan of Radiohead since 97 and have collected all U.K CD releases, I have DVD's, magazines, books, newspaper articles, signed photo's, posters, collectable vinyl. This means, I will probably end up buying something from this!
I do think this is a slightly good thing though, as people get to hear what is considered to be the best, and bringing Radiohead to a more mainstream audience!
mikegmoore 3 years ago
to all the idiots who bought the discbox and/or are going to go out and consume this mindless drivel: THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RADIOHEAD!! they left EMI, and now, as a way to make money off the tour and In Rainbows, they issued this. i loved to see the footage, but im staying clear of anything EMI, especially these days (thanks, Chris Martin).
AntMan8991 3 years ago
this album is against the wishes of the band, just a way for EMI to make a quick buck.
this comment will probably be deleted
MoralMajority 3 years ago 5
every video is like an art peice,
theyre great
beanheadlad 3 years ago 2
I won't buy the Best of CDs coz I bought the discbox & I've got all the albums, but I'd love very much to see a best-of of their videos, which I think theyve already done...?
ArcticYoshi 3 years ago 2
2:53- Which music video is that? It looks really cool. It played to 'I might be wrong'
Lilkrik 3 years ago
It is the video of "i might be wrong"... the song is more famous than the video!
emilien88 3 years ago
this is the Best comment ever!!!
callum0913 3 years ago
yay cant wait :D
humptiedump1 3 years ago
LOL 1:35 mics in front back and to side - joke
rcpmac 3 years ago
a?????????
xemox67 3 years ago
590th
Bourne777 3 years ago
im the 416th viewer
did i just see a computerized Thom Yorke?
Gingey1SmallBrother 3 years ago
which one, the Go to sleep video or the one used for the Bends cover?
Lonelyhands 3 years ago
an i am the third
19kaki93 3 years ago
so what?
BadMishu 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
i am the first viewer!!
callum0913 3 years ago
and i am the 2nd
chilly007 3 years ago