Radiohead working on new music already

[Cat3TRD]

Found this at one of the major Radiohead fansites today.

"Radiohead have made plans to start recording on new material soon, Colin Greenwood revealed in an interview with Pitchfork."

Being a big fan, I take comfort in this.

By the way... where's the music news forum? there's sports, movies, etc... but no music. Oh well, I'll save that one for another thread

[Xray]

After "Kid A", Radiohead became TERRIBLE! Not just bad, but terrible and literally unlistenable. My ears can't take such ambient noise.

I demand "The Bends, Part 2."

[Cat3TRD]

My only beef with Radiohead, and it's more of a beef with Thom Yorke, is the lyrical content. I think the first three CDs contained their most coherent lyrics. But, starting with Kid A there's been little to no lyrical substance. Not without Thom explaining what it means anyway. Musically, I have nothing but respect for Radiohead, as they've changed their sound from one CD to the next, and each time they've done it well, in my opinion. Some bands can put out four CDs that are immediately recognizable as being that band's music all the way through - no matter which song on any of the CDs you play. Whereas Radiohead's sound changes pretty significantly on each CD, with a couple of tracks per CD that reflect their previous works.
And any band that can reproduce their music live, as well as RH can, gets points in my book. I didn't like System of a Down until I saw them live... and now I own all of their CDs. I don't like the last two CDs as much, however, as Serj Tankian doesn't play the role of lead vocalist any more. He's almost a supporting cast member to the other guy that has no business behind the mic. In fact, I went to that concert to see the opening act, The Mars Volta - and couldn't listen their music for months after that show. They sounded HORRIBLE live. Was a shrill feedback-laden karaoke grade production.

I can understand where you're coming from, though - Radiohead's definitely not a universally appealing band. But, they sound good to my ears.

[hippie pieces]

I think Radiohead is one of those band you have to listen to a lot before you really appreciate them.

[littledude105]

My only beef with Radiohead, and it's more of a beef with Thom Yorke, is the lyrical content. I think the first three CDs contained their most coherent lyrics. But, starting with Kid A there's been little to no lyrical substance. Not without Thom explaining what it means anyway.

I've read that Thom writes his lyrics based on gibberish melodies. In other words, he'll sing some melody using nonsense words and then try to fit in actual words that fit those melodies.... working backwards in a way. It's an interesting way to work and definitely prioritizes the music and how it sounds over any lyrical theme he might be shooting for.

[WhiteCrowUK]

Their motto should be "working to make the world an unhappier place". Some of the greatest songs in the world have been written by Radiohead. And some of the worst.

[nugunz]

Rainbows was amazing. Jigsaw Falling Into Place.... I get the chills every single time.

You couldn't be more right, littledude105. Cedric from TMV uses the same technique in most of his writing, and it most definately puts the music and melody first. Cedric describes it as "putting clothes on a naked melody", which I think is pretty apt.

When you get right down to it, what the song says in the lyrics isn't really important. It's how it feels. It's what the music its self suggests. The "mood" maybe, but I think it goes deeper than that.

I'll be looking forward to new Radiohead. thanks tc.

[inrever1e]

I like OK Computer. In Rainbows was decent but I couldn't get into it. And I definitely didn't enjoy Hail to the Thief or Pablo Honey. I forget if I liked the Bends.

I wholly disagree with you, though, nugunz; lyrics are paramount in my opinion. I really like Sigur Ros but I can't get into it really, because I don't know what he's talking about. Do you like to listen to instrumental music a lot? Similar to Sigur Ros, I like Ratatat but I can't get into it because there's no words. So for me at least, the lyrics make the song.

[nugunz]

Actually, the singer is my favorite instrument. The human voice is an amazing thing, all the ways you can modify it, whether you're just using a simple falsetto, or screaming... it all has an emotional effect. I listen to some instrumental, some classical, but not nearly as much as bands with a vox.

But the words are just words. They're part of the "composition" of the song- the technical, understanding part. And sure, lyrics can, at times, make or break a song. But they're not really part of the music, which opperates on a wholly emotional, intangible level. All in all, in my opinion, the lyrics are just a poem that might fit the mood. And that spiritual forum, or "mood" (which is the best word I can come up with) IS the song its self.

[mambrose1986]

I feel like I might be one of the odd ones because I actually like every album by Radiohead. They recently re-released Pablo Honey, The Bends, and OK Computer with a second bonus track each full of B-Sides - some of their best work in my opinion.

I recently heard the second bonus disc for In Rainbows. The song "Last Flowers" is one of the best I've heard by them!

[nugunz]

Radiohead is great, man^ No complaints here. Jigsaw falling into place is one of my favorite songs.

[BlackHearts09]

i like radiohead! some people don't like their newer albums but i do! i hope their new album is good!