I'm 17, a student, I play bass and guitar in a couple of bands and I like MTBing as well :o)
I'm 17, a student, I play bass and guitar in a couple of bands and I like MTBing as well :o)
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The Bends, by Radiohead. One of the greatest albums of all time? Probably… it certainly is in my books. If you have not experienced Radiohead before, you are missing out. You might not think that they are the greatest band of all time, but I have only met a hand-full who like rock-ish type music who don’t like Radiohead- but even although they don’t, they can certainly see where the attraction comes from.
This album was Radiohead’s second, and it really laid the foundations of their success. I am actually finding this op really hard to write since although I love this album I can’t quite figure out what in particular makes it great.
The songs are mind-blowing and they all link together perfectly even although there is a distinct change in style, which means the album flows extremely well- so well in fact that I have often fallen asleep to it at night even although it does get very loud in parts. I would say that “Just” is the highpoint of the album for me, with its simple intro and finishing in a wonderfully written guitar solo. Other highlights include “Sulk” which shows the prowess of Thom Yorke’s vocals, and the genius that is “Street Spirit” with its beautiful acoustic guitar melody which provides a perfect end to an excellent album.
Lyrically the album is amazing, with lines such as “I used to fly like Peter Pan, all the children flew when I touched their hands” (Bones). The cover art is pretty good as well, complete with interesting sketches…
This album is perfect! It really is so very good. There is only one thing that bothers me and that is track 9- “Bullet Proof… I Wish I Was”. Although it is an excellent song, I feel like its inferior to the others in the album and I can’t get over this feeling- which shows just how great an album it is if a relatively good song brings the whole album down :o)
I know this isn’t a very good op, and I apologise. Its just, it isn’t like all the other albums I have done reviews for because I had firm ideas about them. With Radiohead I feel different… although I can list the reasons why I like them it doesn’t quite sound right and never seems to show just how much love the albums. The best way to find out is to buy it yourself which I most definitely recommend- it will NOT be a regretable purchase whether you are a fan of rock, metal, punk, country or folk. Give it a go, and if not, give my op a bit thumbs down :o)
Oh yeah, whenever I do album ops I am always asked for the track listings, so here it is:
1. Planet Telex 2. The Bends 3. High and Dry 4. Fake Plastic Trees 5. Bones 6. Nice Dream 7. Just 8. My Iron Lung 9. Bullet Proof… I Wish I Was 10. Black Star 11. Sulk 12. Street Spirit [Fade Out]
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After the massive success of Pablo Honey--or, more specifically, the single "Creep"--had ... more
made them a household name, most had written Radiohead off as one-hit wonders. That they could return with an album as awesome and monumental as The Bends, therefo...
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Advantages: Fine gossomer touches allied to acute lyrics with firework explosions of guitar Disadvantages: Unfairly overshadowed now maybe by later releases
Advantages: Some Fantastic Tracks, no weak ones at all. As close to a flawless album I think I have heard Disadvantages: None, unless you dont like Radiohead
Andy.mack 15.11.2003 (05.04.2004)
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