Radiohead - Paranoid Android (REACTION!)

[@LostInVegas]

This is an older early access Patreon reaction guys fyi. Enjoy!

[@grahamhamilton1174]

I actually love the fact you don’t feel it. Honesty goes a long way in this world. Come back in a bit. Kinda like me and Brussels Sprouts when I when a kid.

[@hortonwho211]

I remember this one! You should also check out “Lucky” from this album. It’s a really unsettling mix of manic optimism and omnipresent dread.

[@crafty1096]

I sometimes disagree with Ryan and George. I’m going to duffer but respect honesty. This song is genius. Pure pure genius. They both did not like Johnny Greenwoods guitar solo before and after the “rain down” part. If you look at lists of the best guitar solo lists these two solos always make the top 100 guitar solos in history and sometimes are close to top 10. Johnny Greenwood killed it he made the guitar sound like a digital computer and pulled it off. Tho George acknowledged the genius of the song. Well I am still thinking Lost in Vegas are the goats because of their honesty.

[@natasharichardson4609]

From a great height ;)

[@Boabywankenobi]

Great review. Would love to see Ryan in floods of tears reviewing 'Fake Plastic Trees'. In your own time, you might consider their album 'The Bends', some real tremendous indie rock. Fake Plastic Trees, Black Star, Just. The B-sides: [for those of you too young to remember Singles, the great bands put additional songs on their Singles that did not feature on their album] The Trickster, Killer Cars, Talk Show Host. All in, a masterpiece of a body of work.

[@theAshesofDecember1]

Ryan: I don’t fuck with depressing songs Also Ryan: I love Alice In Chains

[@something6167]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing.. he even loves nutshell like wtf that's like the anthem to suicide.

[@spoonylove]

*ding ding ding* WINNER 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@heliosvice]

To be fair i also love Alice in Chains, but i never got into Radiohead, even though i like some songs. And the main difference between them It’s the voice. Layne is a powerhouse, Yorke is a more peculiar singer not for everyone, but the sound overall is more “fragile”

[@mikeoley13]

@@heliosvice you’re correct. It’s 100% Yorke’s voice.

[@theAshesofDecember1]

@@heliosvice I think it’s maybe more fair to say it’s thom‘s voice on THIS song in particular. While this song is awesome, it’s sort of throwing them in at the deep end. Something like karma police or fake plastic trees would’ve been easier listens vocally, however not as musically challenging

[@johnbricker8435]

Ryan: "I'm sure they have some less depressing songs that I'd like." Us: "Oh honey... Radiohead might not be for you."

[@barnigranero5882]

Their songs aren't "depressing", they're uplifting. Anyone who hears this and finds it "depressing" shouldn't be reviewing music.

[@johnbricker8435]

@@barnigranero5882 not all of their songs are depressing, sure, but a lot of them are sad or pessimistic. I dare you to read the lyrics to "High and Dry," "Videotape" and "True Love Waits" and say all their songs are "uplifting" lol

[@barnigranero5882]

@@johnbricker8435 They are uplifting. Musically they are incredible songs. Just the brilliance and power of their compositions is uplifting. Lyrically they are also uplifting because they help those who are isolated or who are going through hard times feel like they are not alone. Calling Radiohead "Depressing" is not only naive but incredibly shallow and lacking in emotional intelligence.

[@nerothos]

@@barnigranero5882 I dunno mang. Repeating "god loves his children" with the most sarcastic emphasis I've ever heard doesn't exactly scream "hooray!" to me. I love this song, for the record.

[@jakfrost25]

@@barnigranero5882 erm, not sure about that. Surely your point is that it’s the very fact that Radiohead’s lyrics are depressing that people going through similar experiences can relate to that, and in turn be uplifted by a feeling that they are not alone. These songs can be both depressing and uplifting at the same time- it is precisely the somber nature of the lyricism that has the power to unify and uplift.

[@jerebondar8128]

"You know you're in trouble when people stop listening to sad music. Because the moment people stop listening to sad music - it's when they don't wanna know anymore. They're turning themselves off." - Thom Yorke.

[@mightguy123456]

Ryan likes to see life through rose colored glasses.

[@something6167]

@@mightguy123456 yeah.. I don't wanna judge but the way he has such an almost allergic reaction to sad music and people just seems weird. If you're genuinely happy then how can one song or person affect you so much that you gotta avoid it altogether? Idk I think our society is just obsessed with always feeling happy and we don't accept our darker emotions. While in fact they are a core part of our being and make us whole. Only accepting positive emotions in music and people just seems naive.

[@George-do9yi]

What a pretentious thing to say... but its fits perfectly to a whiny nerd like Thom Yorke.

[@Jeminai77]

@@something6167 darkness can be beautiful too. i pity those unable to risk looking into darkness.

[@LRM5195]

@@Jeminai77 “I pity those who are unable to look into darkness” lmao 😂 or maybe they’re aware of just how much “darkness” is in the world and they choose to look towards light.

[@ClavisRa]

One of my favorite things about Radiohead songs is the way they almost overwhelm you at first listen with unexpected rhythms, dissonant notes, dense layers of sounds, jarring contrasts, and even deceptive simplicity at times. They almost always feel "uncomfortable" on first listen, but interesting. And then a handful of listens later all the elements feel natural, complementary and the music is enlivening because it takes you to a new place. Appreciate how you two approach music criticism from a place of appreciation and honest experience. To look at something from the perspective of what's interesting about it, what does it have to offer, is how we grow in life.

[@davidlara8905]

Couldn’t have said it better. Radiohead takes you to that slightly uncomfortable place musically, often emotionally, and that 5th, 6th, 7th listen, when it all comes together is you finding comfort in that discomfort they have crafted for you. That beautiful destination is the radiohead journey.

[@SunsetEnds]

Exatamente...

[@carlpeterson8182]

Yes, I think if one is a fan of prog rock then Radiohead is easy to get into. They are very creative. Personally, I have a love/hate relationship with them. I think they are great on this album and some others in which the guitars are king. Some other albums are like nails on a chalkboard to me. I got Kid A as my first Radiohead album. I did not listen to them again for a long time. Ughh. But many of their albums are great. ;)

[@pulykamell]

Exactly. I generally do not like prog. And I'm not really that big into Radiohead. To be honest, OK Computer is the only album I really like. But nothing about it after a couple of listens doesn't sound organic. The 7/8 bits sound perfectly natural to me. This song is just such a wonderful rollercoaster of textures, tempos, and feelings. Love love love it. This entire album is just such a MOOD.

[@greenphoenix687]

So well said.

[@McPherson123]

....this is one of Radiohead's happiest songs....

[@mikeoley13]

😂

[@seanhembree6154]

Yeah I think we should suggest "Street Spirit" next just to see Ryan's reaction.

[@dude6658]

@@seanhembree6154 then either pyrimid song or knives out

[@kogrady2409]

😂😂😂

[@kogrady2409]

@@dude6658 climbing up the walls should really freak Ryan out too.

[@brianeharmonjr]

This album is incredibly important to my youth. It's like the "Dark Side of The Moon" of the 90's.

[@darkmana4428]

@@ivanjulian2532 I see both talked about daily actually

[@Perry....]

@@ivanjulian2532 ??? You're ignorant. There's literally dozens of HUGE videos on KZbin calling this the greatest album of all time and no one even argues about it

[@vang866]

@@ivanjulian2532 first of all, you can't measure that and second, it's not even a objective way to judge the importance of a musical work. It's like saying how many people talk about Stravinsky every day and how many about Beyonce.

[@Manacus]

@@ivanjulian2532 Ok computer is definitely talked about a lot in the music community. 2nd best album of all time on rate your music. It’s fine to have an opinion on Ok Computer but respect the fact that it’s very well acclaimed.

[@Manacus]

@@ivanjulian2532 That is not what I said. Having your own taste is fine, if you just said that you didn’t like this album, you’d come from an understandable perspective. But you’re trying to downplay how well Ok Computer is received even though it IS highly rated. At the very least, you’re just as biased as me.

[@DanBoulet]

Sorry Ryan, sorrow-filled, somber and depressing is what Radiohead do best.

[@FVD]

I have a feeling Ryan probably won't like Steven Wilson either... 🤔

[@hayatotheninja]

Man, If you don't like depressing music, you're gonna miss out on a lot of amazing stuff...

[@ostrich..]

@@hayatotheninja hard agree

[@something6167]

@@hayatotheninja Yeah I find it a bit short sighted to just outright not accept any melancholic music. In fact, the very best art in general is made by people in dark places. He is not even speaking the truth though because he has loved many depressing songs on this very channel, such as nutshell by Alice in Chains.

[@padawansound6423]

@Anthony De Los Santos He looooves Alice in Chains, even their more mellow stuff, which was the confusing part about him saying that haha

[@desrever1138]

LMAO Ryan is straight honest. Coming from a metal head, that once frontlined for a thrash metal band in the 90's, this entire album is one of the greatest of all time.

[@TheN8w]

One of my favorite Radiohead songs, but, I can really appreciate the willingness to say "nope, didn't do it for me." That's what makes you guys a genuine reaction channel.

[@sebastiansanchezmendoza7523]

Yeah, it's so fake when other people reacting love everything.

[@pierivruys2567]

There's a live version of this song that was recorded on the night of the 9/11 attacks. Thom Yorke introduces the song by asking "So who here doesn't know?", and after a little confused explanation they start playing. It's just so emotional, you can tell Thom realises what he's saying as he sings "That's it sir, you're leaving, the crackle of pigskin, the dust and the screaming, the yuppies networking, the panic, the vomit, God loves his children". It's devastating and haunting.

[@Nap81051]

I was at exactly THAT concert in Berlin! Crazy evening, outdoor setting, raining all the time.

[@johnbehan1526]

Marvin the Paranoid Android is a character from Douglas Adams' "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". It's a self-effacing reference to a sarcastic and depressive/cynical robot character.

[@fernandocarcamo5903]

I was searching for this comment

[@FrankPrivette]

And “ok, computer” is how some characters begin to give instructions to the Heart of Gold’s AI.

[@dan.j.boydzkreationz]

^ this ^

[@ThomasTallant]

@@fernandocarcamo5903 Same

[@ThomasTallant]

@@FrankPrivette Oh hell, I read it 4 times and I didn't remember that. Did you ever play the text adventure?

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

This song is no joke. It's widely considered to be one of the best of all time

[@sydhamelin1265]

Just want to shout out accolades for the honesty you guys bring. Some 'reaction' videos are just people disingenuously saying "great song", then getting the subs and likes. You guys are genuine, and it makes this channel a cut above.

[@andrewferris8169]

The "Rain Down" section is one of the greatest moments in rock music for me

[@jobinmcgooch]

Okay NOW we’re talkin! This is 🔥 The whole album is tremendous. Radiohead is such a damn good band 🤘🏽 Y’all definitely need to react to more from them

[@chriswise7978]

Top 20 best alt/punk/underground albums

[@AstralTales]

Definitely an album to listen from start to finish.

[@atothek302]

OK Computer is one of the greatest albums of all time. Musically, Radiohead is on the same level as Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Prince.

[@bornflippy1]

I agree 100%

[@brandonroblero5166]

I agree too

[@restlessyouthproductions]

As a huge fan of Prince, I have no problem agreeing with this. The musical and sonic palette Radiohead creates is mesmerizing, stunning, melodic, intense, angry, sad, .... they are a superb collection of musicians.

[@GusMortis]

These are musicians on the timeless level. Transcending generations and genres. It can be too much for some musical tastes. Saying that I can't stand the sound of the Beatles, but the rest are must listens.

[@restlessyouthproductions]

@@GusMortis Hah hah, yeah I can’t get into the Beatles either. I respect their legacy, but just not for me.

[@stevensparfven]

The entire OK Computer album is so good and really should be listened to as a whole, though it’s not imperative. The songs DO have a flow to them that really does make more sense when taken as a whole

[@GolfTool]

Yes, totally agree. It’s dare I say, a concept album.

[@TheAtheistRealist]

I'd rather choose death by cheese grater.

[@stevensparfven]

@@TheAtheistRealist lmao

[@gregthomas1346]

Believe me when I say this, when you have tens of thousands of people flocked together in a muddy field singing " rain down.." its in no way a depressing thing, the exact opposite, something that'll never leave me, leave us

[@tombsandtemples]

So, wierd you say this. I had the exact experience seeing them in WPB years ago

[@RunsLikeMays]

Thank you for forever being yourselves. When you're not feeling something, you politely don't hold yourselves back...and it is ALWAYS appreciated!

[@taztaztaz]

for people who maybe arent naturally upbeat all the time, this music is pretty cathartic and uplifting

[@jameshannagan4256]

Saved my ass and sanity when my wide passed suddenly at 48.

[@MayfWasHere]

This album still sits firmly at the top of my best albums of all time list. However if you're looking for uplifting, this is a band to steer very clear of

[@DovahFett]

In Rainbows is pretty uplifting, if not lyrically, then instrumentally.

[@richieheyward161]

I laughed a little reading that last statement so true. Every album: incredible music; crippling depression.

[@cyberbird451]

In rainbows has some incredibly uplifting tracks which is why it's my favorite, it helped me get through some tough times.

[@jksgameshelf3378]

One of the greatest bands ever, and one of my top three favorite vocalists of all time. Musicianship is out of this world (Johnny Greenwood has two amazing film scores out from last year). I feel like 'Creep' should always be the entry point for this band, but there's so much gold in their catalog.

[@aaroncole3941]

It's taken me many years to fully appreciate Radiohead. The 'live from the basement' series of videos on KZbin are a must! You can see the in studio magic the make!

[@Widetrackband]

That really is their defining moment, IMO.

[@martinzarathustra8604]

Radiohead are genius. However, they are an acquired taste. They require multiple listens before you "get it" but once you get it, like all master works, it goes to new levels.

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

I went thru the 90's mainly into grunge. Wasnt until about 1999 I got into them. Today my favorite band by far.

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

As a newer fan, I agree I listened to a few songs and said this isnt for me. I eventually got it, and man are these songs good lol.

[@Flaystray]

@@TheNotoriousNemo once you accept depression, everything sounds good

[@kat19805]

THIS ⬆️ 💯🔥 Radiohead are unlike anyone else - you would not believe the progression in their sound over their entire back catalogue whilst somehow still sounding identifiably Radiohead. They defy genres. The musicianship as you said, is stellar. And Thom Yorke is arguably the best male vocalist of our time. Definitely my No.1. I can understand Paranoid Android being a more difficult first listen - it’s not an easy record to absorb due to all the changes… it was compared to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody when it first came out, which similarly grew in popularity over a longer period of time. But be in no doubt, almost all of your favourite guitar bands (and many in other genres) will have members that were directly influenced by Radiohead. They are masters of the craft and will sit alongside bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Bowie in the Hall of Fame as all-time greats. Go down the Radiohead rabbit hole. It’s a rite of passage for any genuine music fan. 🔥🔥🔥 Would recommend these Radiohead next: Creep Street Spirit Exit Music Idioteque There There

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

@@kat19805 I had an argument with a Brit the other day running down Radiohead, saying Oasis is far better. Thats completely insane. In the U.S. here, whats this word whilst? We dont use it.

[@ChuckWasHere]

George....If you like this song, you have GOT to continue exploring their stuff. I can't begin to tell you the journey they'll take you on. It's never-ending. We'll leave it at that.

[@karenriddell2316]

Radiohead is not just about this one song, by any means. You've got to listen to the unique genius in every album. No one is like them. In a class by themselves.

[@kingshawukee]

Hell yea.. Greatest band ever.

[@l_owercase7300]

Bodysnatchers, or the heavier stuff from the In Rainbows era would be an ideal pick!

[@CaptanF0rever]

For me, this song is Gen Y's "Bohemian Rhapsody". It's dark, complex, and the transitions are insane. It really speaks to a generation who grew up with technology that promoted isolation and apathy. Technical prowess on this level is getting harder to find in commercial music.

[@teriley123]

When you say "technology that promoted isolation and apathy" are you talking about TV and Radio or something else? This song came out in 97' and so was probably written before that. Just curious what you were thinking about.

[@CaptanF0rever]

@TER510 I mean, computers and video games came out in the 80s. For Millennials born in the 80s, we were taught through sci-fi films and novels that computers were going to eventually destroy or enslave us (See: Terminator, Blade Runner and The Matrix for example.) Kids who had early access to computers and the internet were often bullied for being "nerds" before Big Bang Theory made it LOL SO COOL. The album, OK Computer deals with a lot of dystopian ideas and the emptiness of feeling alone.

[@marcoV.Basten]

Generation X, yet.

[@jjs3890]

But this is a Gen X song. 🤷

[@misha-jz4yx]

Radiohead songs unfold on you. After a few listens they come into focus and then start to expand and open up. So much to explore! Weird Fishes is my fave, Present Tense is beautiful, Nude, Everything in its Right Place, Ideoteque, Glass House gets a bit jazzy.

[@HerveBoisde]

Brilliant analysis for a first time listen. You touched on some of the lyrical themes really well and how the music is really complex because its actually 3 song ideas that they wove together into one song. Great job.

[@Wanderpwnder]

Reckoner or Weird Fishes from Radiohead are fantastic, I think even Ryan would like those.

[@Heathenishism]

15 Steps!

[@williamdufort176]

Yeah I would recommend Reckoner or maybe 15 step for Radiohead introduction. Def not Paranoid Android.

[@aqilmuqri5777]

reckoner sounds hella depressing, doubt ryan’ll like it

[@Heathenishism]

@@aqilmuqri5777 I'm not sure there's a Radiohead song that Ryan would like.

[@aqilmuqri5777]

@@Heathenishism maybe electioneering, national anthem or where i end you begin ?

[@zeroxox777]

Man, yr reactions are the best. Yr bodies and yr hearts get music instantly. Your conditioned minds struggle to figure it out & feel embarrassed that it doesn't get it instantly. But yr heart was right!

[@tonyfranco5218]

Bro, Radiohead is a whole mood. One of my top 3 bands growing up. TOOL,RAGE & Radiohead.

[@christinebrown4777]

Same. Rage and NIN are tied for 3rd

[@DocRobert]

The bass on this song is so perfect. Colin is one of my bass idols.

[@smh02]

Absolutely

[@doitwithjeebuss]

In rainbows live in the basement. Colin’s greatest performance in my opinion. 👍👍 🇬🇧

[@jack_rabbit]

colin is often overlooked, the older i get and the better i know these songs, the more i appreciate his playing and how much it adds to their work.

[@Agostoic]

Yep, pretty much underrated yet he adds their distinctive groove to the band's sound with some really killer lines.

[@TrickOrTreatyHollowWeenie]

Radiohead is WAY overdue on this channel... Been waiting for this from this channel since I first started watching you guys lol thank you for finally reaching them! Also, radiohead have all kinds of different music and styles, Ryan will like something from them for sure.

[@williambrookings722]

Yes! More 90s British music please. There was a tremendous scene here back in the day!

[@the_oslovian]

Yeeees!!

[@Flo-mh3pz]

Well said ..👏👏👏 The indie/alternative scene was at its peak in the UK in the 1990s... The best days of my life... SOOOO many fond memories I will always cherish...

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

Yeah, they should do some Oasis reactions.

[@hollyroxy25]

George’s lyrical analyzation skills never cease to amaze me. He’s pretty much always spot on!

[@ayden_james]

i think listening to a lot of rap can do that!😅

[@Jill-ni8fe]

A masterpiece. That can put me in a trance years ago and it still sounds amazing.

[@dctbass]

Go to the Bends for their more accessible material. They are amazing live. They take basement bedsitter rock that should only appeal to a dozen shoegazers and they make it work as stadium rock. Incredible.

[@michaelkapty3529]

Muse - Stockholm Syndrome... or Knights of Cydonia... or Take a Bow... or Hysteria... or Supermassive Black Hole

[@rhath9939]

I don't think they have done Muse before. Tons of great Muse songs to choose from.

[@rarecoder]

Yeah Muse is another band that is long overdue. Knights of Cydonia gets my vote as well. Obvious choice but still a great song.

[@dezhar]

Too many Muse songs

[@sl33pingg14nt]

I was looking for that comment. I think they should do New Born though

[@roverfavela]

Yes!!

[@TrickNeezy]

OK Computer has to be one of the best albums of all time. That being said, it took me like 4 or 5 listens to appreciate how great it is.

[@albaPhenom]

It's easily regarded in most publications as in the Top 50 albums of all time.

[@kJ922-h3j]

I don’t know if everyone loves this on first listen, not really a Radiohead fan but this song, like a few of theirs, sound way better after a good few listens 👍

[@DarioCaprice]

@ghost mall unfortunately not all people listen to other songs beside this one, karma police and creep, but i fully recommend listening to the whole album of Kid A, its just an 11/10

[@soakedbearrd]

A good portion of their songs are like that.

[@nofishinmydiet]

Man, first listens with Radiohead are always hard for me. For over twenty years now, every time they release an album I listen to it and think, "I don't know if I like this one... I kinda wanted more of what they did on the last one." Then a month later I'm like, "This is their absolute best. They can't possibly do better than this!" and then the process repeats itself. (Someday I'll learn...lol)

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@ghost mall gotta see the video with it

[@DarioCaprice]

@ghost mall I’ve always thought Kid A is their best album but Ok computer has their best songs, what i mean is that Kid A as an album is better that Ok Comp because it feels more well placed together and all songs feel like part of something bigger, but if you listen to the songs separately, you most likely will like more the songs from Ok comp because they can stand alone easier than the ones from Kid A

[@dannycasson1551]

Great reaction as always. You either love them or hate them. How it’s always been. Speaking for myself, I absolutely love this band.

[@X1xone]

I love Radiohead, but uplifting is not something you will really hear from them.

[@Agostoic]

At least not lyrically but what about Weird fishes? Instrumentally uplifting AF

[@otsotorronen8830]

Separator, 15 steps, lucky are happy songs

[@darkm12]

I dunno, I feel better any time I listen to Kid A straight thru.

[@vb2388]

Optimistic, The National Anthem, 15 Step, I Might Be Wrong etc Radiohead do have uplifting songs but its a rarity..

[@sensaiko]

In Rainbows is a great mood album for me, put that on a nice sunny day and everything feels right

[@jacksonsjukebox]

It took me so long to learn to appreciate Radiohead. I couldn't stand them when I was growing up until one day when I finally connected with their music and now OK Computer is one of my favourite albums to listen to.

[@Flamingdogsofire95]

Radiohead is definitely one of those bands that has a song for everyone. I got my dad to like a few of the songs, and he doesn't like jack shit.

[@jamielee4570]

Lol!! How lovely.

[@Miodragrrr]

Totally agree, i think he should maybe give them another chance by maybe listening to only Thom and Jonny in Street Spirit (in which he'll definitely appreciate Thoms voice :D) or Numbers, and when they get under his skin to try again with these more overwhelming ones.

[@anthonyfuqua6988]

I feel you. My dad likes David Alan Coe, Bad Company and thats about it.

[@jlymille1]

I loved this song immediately. It stopped me in my tracks, striking that difficult balance of being dense and complicated yet melodic at the same time. I was also a surly teen, so do what this what you may. 🤷‍♀️

[@lorihipkins9101]

I am not sure that Radiohead is going to be Ryan's thing. I am trying to think of something that is not so subdued off the to of my head. But I thing George has found a new band to listen to. George might like Krama Police. My favorite is High and Dry off of The Bends.

[@styot]

I could see Ryan liking a lot of stuff of the first two albums. Pablo Honey is basically a grunge album.

[@lorihipkins9101]

@@styot I totally agree with you that there more and grunge/ alt-rock the first couple albums. Just don't know if Ryan is going to in brace the sound of Thom Yorke's vocals. I feel that they probably should have started with some older stuff and then work their way up the chain of albums to give Ryan a fair chance of understanding Radiohead as a band. I completely understand Ryan's reaction and respect his reasoning. This might not be his cup of tea. I hope that they will do more older Radiohead.

[@styot]

@@lorihipkins9101 Yeah I'm a huge Radiohead fan but never been a big fan of this song.

[@georgewootten4428]

I think Ryan would like Pyramid Song or I Might Be Wrong

[@gerardodoherty9178]

Krama police? Was that their Seinfeld tribute?

[@IslanderArena]

This is a masterpiece of the 90’s. No doubt about it. The technical level is crazy. The change in signature, beat, 7/4, 4/4, is pure genius. No one ever did anything like this and made it to end up on MTV with it. One of the most innovative bands ever.

[@bobesposito2216]

Reckoner, No Suprises, or High and Dry if you want something more accessible from Radiohead. The National Anthem, Idioteque, or Street Spirit (Fade Out) if you want more of the experimental stuff, but with a different style than this song.

[@Blair19]

Can take a while to appreciate great music. this is a master-piece of a tune, they have sooo many. You either get it, or you don't.

[@juhosuomi2551]

When I first got into Radiohead in my early teens, I didn't find Paranoid Android that phenomenal song, when everyone else was hyping it. At that time it was too experimental and complex for me but I absolutely loved every track on The Bends. And through The Bends (and other songs on OK Computer) I had to back listening this one to finally understand how great of a song it is and how it grew on me through multiple listens. So probably Ryan has to listen couple songs off The Bends and OK and then listen to this a dozen times more to understand it better

[@dctbass]

Whisper it.......I prefer The Bends.....

[@nuklhed5478]

Been a massive fan of Radionhead since i was a teenager in the 90s. This album was absolutely one of the albums of my youth and I must have listenened to it hundreds of times. I never knew that the robotic voice in the backround was saying "I may be paranoid but not an android".

[@AL13NM]

"That's a No for me, dawg." Hilarious! Great song, Great reactions, big ups to Ryan for keeping it real and to George for discovering the greatness that is Radiohead! LET DOWN is kinda uplifting so maybe George give that one a spin?

[@DorianDeLuca]

Did you just call LET DOWN ...uplifting?

[@GreenToast01]

Let down is not uplifting at all

[@kat19805]

I agree Let Down is uplifting! Thom does one thing with the vocals whilst the instrumentation spirals upwards and builds into this beautiful high by the end with beautiful vocals as ever by Thom. My favourite Radiohead record.

[@AL13NM]

@@kat19805 Exactly! For a Radiohead song it's almost hymnal!

[@MiniMuni69]

@@AL13NM Maybe from a sonic/sound perspective, sure. But the lyrics of that song are definitely ones from a tortured spirit. I mean, even the song’s name itself plays into that lol It’s genuinely one of the saddest songs I can think of

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

Ryan looking into the camera at the end of the song made me laugh. Music is a feel thing and while I'm with George, I love that Ryan steers clear of the darkness. As someone who's older than you guys...the darkness in life comes and when it does, you need the music. It helps your soul. Thanks again for what you guys do here.

[@jameshannagan4256]

I think that was what I was trying to say without insulting anyone when you do have actual sorrow hit you like a bus Radiohead is more cathartic than any other rock band I ever heard not angry or sarcastic which is what many bands shoot for when confronting those times in life which come at you faster the older you get then their music is beautiful.

[@nonfungiblemushroom]

Ryan would probably like No Surprises 🤣 Great reaction, it's crazy how before it even started I somehow knew Ryan would hate it and George would either love it or at least appreciate the technical aspects. Karma Police, Let Down, Exit Music, Lucky, Electioneering, etc. The whole album is an utter masterpiece and it is responsible for some of my greatest teenage memories and musical growth. I was supremely lucky to be 16 when Ok Computer dropped. I'd love to see you react to Fake Plastic Trees next though to be honest

[@vb2388]

Karma Police is definitely the first song you should listen from Radiohead..

[@fruitbatfruitbun]

One of my favourite Lost in Vegas clips. I love this song, and I love that Ryan is honest about not liking it. It makes it worth watching these reaction clips. When people are honest, it's still interesting to watch. And bless George for still trying to stand up for the song. Keep it up guys.

[@mattmakuta]

Radiohead is one of the harder bands to get into, keep giving them a shot

[@George-do9yi]

Yeah they grow on you like AIDS.

[@Jeminai77]

@@George-do9yi we get it, you're delicate.

[@LRM5195]

I’ve forced myself to listen to their albums over and over and I still have a hard time getting into them.

[@Jeminai77]

@@LRM5195 the only thing stupider than that comment would be if it were true.

[@LRM5195]

@@Jeminai77 Dude all your comments are bitter. Go get a hug lol

[@jackiepancakes5338]

Absolutely love this song. Thanks for giving it a listen!

[@chrismouton1985]

Hmm, tough song as an introduction to Radiohead. Street Spirit(Fade Out), High and Dry, Karma Police, 15 Step or Bodysnatchers might have been a better way to introduce this amazing band. They're easlily in my top 10 bands of all time. Thom Yorke is a musical genius. Give these songs above a listen guys.

[@lisajohnson521]

Radiohead is a favorite band for me. They are AMAZING musicians.

[@grungyasscinema]

Ryan's gonna regret this reaction in a year when the track fully grows on him LOL

[@rarecoder]

He didn’t like Tool the first time either

[@grungyasscinema]

@@rarecoder First thing I thought of too. He wasn't feeling Schism at first.

[@sydhamelin1265]

This is the song that really got me into them. I was a casual listener until this came out. Found out it was on the upcoming album, went out and got it the day it was out.

[@thormann84]

@@rarecoder They also stopped Meshuggah's bleed and didn't even finish it. It was hard for me to continue being a fan after that one.

[@sheepnoisebah]

its been a year now

[@Lyricalojam]

I mostly listen to Rap and R&B, but this one of the best songs of all-time to me. I was listening to it on my way home from work right before I watched this video

[@DougOrleans]

Definitely watch the music video for Paranoid Android though! It's a trip.

[@julienrheault9041]

Radiohead is my favourite teenage band, I’m now 45 and still loving it

[@jtryan77]

Not going to be your thing but don't give up on Radiohead! Please.

[@thewyldness]

No kidding. So many other tracks that might impress. That being said, if you're not a Thom guy, its gonna be hard to adjust.

[@mattjns]

These guys generally need 4/4 and a tune you can whistle. 😂

[@xilencered7788]

@@mattjns not true, radiohead does have a certain mood and can be really hard to take in the first time. They do have good musical insight and appreciate the musicianship. Cant get offended if they dont like your song choices. My 15 year old self couldnt even comprehend paranoid android the first time i heard it 😂

[@mattjns]

@@xilencered7788 It’s fairly true 👍🏼😂

[@maseratigtmc]

When I purchased this album and Airbag started, I was immediately hooked. Then Subterranean Homesick Alien played and that album never left my CD player.

[@dumuell]

I find it odd that the tracks recommended are also more in tune with this one. For Ryan's enjoyment, I would recommend "National Anthem" (dark,driving tune with killer horns), 2+2=5, or Just.

[@jametowne]

2+2=5 or Bodysnatchers for upbeat, definitely! Electioneering maybe also?

[@dumuell]

@@jametowne yeah, I thought about that but I figured bodysnatchers wouldn't fit Ryan and I thought he would hate the chorus for electioneering

[@Islam4Europeans]

How about Ful Stop?

[@briansprenger5578]

The National Anthem for sure

[@padawansound6423]

100%. I'd add 15 Step to that list too. But yeah, National Anthem was the first that came to mind.

[@therichieclare]

Coming to this really late but wanted to drop a comment to say how much i enjoyed this video and the conversation you had with your different perspectives. I binged a few of your videos and appreciate that you're actually offering reactions and not just listening to a song and then saying "yep that was a song". You guys have a good vibe together - you earned a sub

[@mendyrckz76]

This Band Always gave me that Muse & Deftones vibe. Chill and relaxed. The lyrics are very poetic in regards. "Lyricist's make the greatest Poets. Musician's paint thier art on Silence"

[@TheWolfCub71]

Man, I love you guys! You are so real and genuine. This is one of my favorite reactions you have done and I’m not even a big Radiohead fan.

[@alchus]

This song's been referred to as the alt-rock Bohemian Rhapsody...

[@kevinmaillet4712]

I just had to laugh out loud at that one!

[@yasserjamilq8]

lol good one

[@brezz6759]

LMAO

[@diaznuts5947]

Yeah I’m waiting for the movie, Tilda Swinton as Thom lesss gooo

[@somekindoflatindude9497]

Ive never heard anyone saying thay about this song... So thanks to you i will be the first one among the people i know lol

[@jspencer3088]

Glad you did this. I figured this would go down like the Jinjer video. Like Tool and Pink Floyd, Radiohead is a band that is best experienced through full albums. OK Computer is brilliant. Do yourself a favor and watch the video to the song.

[@michelemichele3375]

Title is from “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” As I remember, it’s Douglas Adams’ five-book “trilogy” (Lol), including a title called, “So Long And Thanks For All the Fish” which you come to find out is what the dolphins say as they leave the Earth. I’m up for this blend of art, political protest and the exposed, underbelly slice of the human and environmental condition. Protest music has taken many forms and genres. This was the response in the 90’s. Politics is personal and the personal is political. Shine on You Crazy Diamond!

[@pozzarefds]

Greatest song ever written. This is the only song I can listen to time after time and not get bored of it.

[@coalcat5417]

I appreciate the honesty, when I first listened to this it wasn’t my thing but revisiting it a few years later I fell in love with it.

[@rosencranceneil]

I always appreciate honesty. Good to hear true feelings toward a song rather than appeasement to the fans that requested it! Coming from a Radiohead fan

[@danielbeotich1664]

😅😅🤣😅😅....Ryan....my favourite review you've done....love the honesty....😂😂😂😂😂

[@greenplasticgun]

My top song of all time of any artist, ever. Listened to it more times than I could count. It never gets old, it’s timeless, it’s challenging, it’s raw, it’s inspired, it is.

[@midkingsteve]

More more more more more Radiohead. So much more. So many diverse songs. Huge spectrum of music

[@vadimboitsov8662]

Radiohead! Yeeees, I've been waiting so long for them on this channel! Haven't watched the video yet, but already thank you!:D

[@ryansibarts]

Band: The Sword - Song: Lawless Lands. There's groove, blues, 70's sauce, awesome drumming, awesome guitar harmonies, awesome transitions, all the sweet stuff that make us shake our bodies and have a good time and feel happy.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

OK Computer is in contention for my favorite album ever. I didn't like it much at first, but it was so different and intriguing that I kept returning to it and eventually it just clicked. Every song is so nuanced and well crafted, you can listen to it dozens of times and still be picking out details, and depending on your mood some songs can hit completely differently. Let Down is my favorite from the album. The moment when "one day" harmonizes with "where you are" is one of the most beautiful moments in the history of music. Paranoid Android is basically their Bohemian Rhapsody or A Day in the Life; it's several short songs stitched together into a very creative whole. It shows off their artistry, but it's never been a personal favorite of mine.

[@jmoreno44]

Unless you were already a huge fan, this album takes quite a few listens to "get". But I assure you, once you do, you'll understand everything that is special about this band. There's a reason Rolling Stone put this as the #42 Best Album of all time! In terms of muscianship, versatility, creativity and badassery, these guys and Tool are far above everyone else in music today.

[@MusicHead480]

@ghost mall Same here, ghost mall

[@thenameisomari]

I thought Radiohead’s stuff would take a bit of time to get into, but I’ve been instantly amazed by what I’ve heard so far (and for those reasons you’ve mentioned - their musicianship is top notch).

[@edamix3184]

And #42 is very low imo. I'd put it at leaast on top 10.

[@kathys8753]

Love, love, love you guys! When you discover something new, your viewers get to discover it all over again. That...right there..is priceless.

[@Kabz8]

One of my all time favorite songs. Ryan would like some of their other tracks. In Rainbows is more upbeat.

[@EvanSchatz]

Y'all are still one of the very few reaction channels I put any credence into. You don't bullshit

[@BenjaminKuruga]

Love how they genuinely know each others music taste at this point.

[@terryholland4064]

Love the honesty in your reactions - mine were similar the first time I heard this song/album. In fact they were the same for the first 4 or 5 times. And then, it was literally like an awakening and I got it. Now it stands head and shoulders above any other album I love. Never get bored of it and every listen seems to unearth something new.

[@ThelemicMagick]

"You know you are in trouble when people stop listening to sad music Because the moment that people stop listening to sad music, they don't want to know anymore They're turning themselves off" - Thom Yorke

[@sylph4721]

Watching the official music video with the song would've melted a few minds in the day, great band live, seen them a few times at different periods. Really rate the live in the basement, mello, passionate execution of their craft 'live'.

[@elduderino1287]

This is a very polarising song and a polarising band in general. Ryan: I don't like depressing music. Also Ryan: I LOVE Alice In Chains.

[@broomfs]

The Bends and OK Computer are 2 tremendously well written and performed albums. Some fantastic tunes on both albums.

[@agresticumbra]

George, Ryan, I missed this when it was on patreon, and I’ve got something to tell you about myself, as a woman, and mother, with regards to Radiohead. I’m almost 54, and I really didn’t listen to Radiohead until my son got into them. What happened is their song “Pyramid Song” became a direct line to the part of my heart where my son resides. I come from a type of background where I keep expecting death, pretty much constantly. Every time my son doesn’t wake up at a normal hour, I fully anticipate to find him dead. I don’t talk about it with those around me, because that’s too much to put on them, but it’s how I work internally. “Pyramid Song” emotionally conveys how I feel on each of those mornings. Some might find that way too depressing, but for me, death is a part of life, and I can’t look away from it because it’s uncomfortable. I love you, Alek. Thank you for being my son. 🖤🤎🧡💔🧡🤎🖤

[@oiaddefaaip]

Usted debe de ver a un psiquiatra, no es intelectual, no es especial. Usted necesita ayuda y piensa conseguirla en un disco hechos por extraños. Usted busca la muerte porque sabe que es el final y nunca entendió el resto de la película

[@agresticumbra]

Curious, not once did I imply any specialness, or intellectualism; it’s simply how how I emotionally relate to a particular song. Also, you have no insight into what is involved with my mental health. Replies like yours, however, indicate to me that you have a tendency to be quite judgmental, and probably have little empathy. Do take care.

[@andrewe165]

i wish you a great life onwards 💪

[@Tingwei883]

That sounds tough, all the best man

[@Stockmuncher]

I think Thom Yorke said the whole "off with his head / why doesn't he remember my name" part was inspired by a loud, abrasive, self-important person he overheard in an LA bar. It freaked him out how unpleasant that person was. I've overheard people like that in London bars too.

[@kelst75]

There is so much Radiohead to be discovered. Amazing artists.

[@sydhamelin1265]

Ryan and George are like the Drama masks of Tragedy and Comedy, one with a broad smile, the other just miserable. George is like "let's roll that back", Ryan's like "can we just end it?"

[@polerin]

I feel like I don't see THIS strongly split of a reaction from them. It is sorta wild ;p

[@RustinChole]

“When I am king, you will be the first against the wall. With your opinion which is of no consequence at all....” This song is so goddamned epic.

[@the_oslovian]

Finally!!!! Looking forward to see this hit you! Just listen to it 10 times and you will get hooked. There is so much going on in a Radiohead song like this that you have to just start in a corner. 😂 Go for Videotape, Nude or National Anthem next time. Radiohead has basically made a song in every genre so we will win you over somehow 🤣

[@williamandres1042]

Hahahah nice reaction guys. This one is a huge YES for me, one of my favs of all time. A pure masterpiece.