My First Time Hearing... Radiohead - In Rainbows

[@Spectre0799]

I've never clicked so fast on a video in my life

[@dustytusken]

Spectre lets go! Are you gonna do the new tyler song with just your voice?

[@joelkivisto]

same omg

[@landonwalker665]

Spectre I finished to your comment

[@Tuna21100]

my favourite album ever. I couldn’t believe it when i saw the upload

[@Dullskink]

hi spectre

[@maxmox_]

What a christmas present for us, you legend Jon

[@jamesgorden5072]

What a Christmas present for Jon too! Experiencing Radiohead songs for the first time is something else.

[@blacklinkfirelink2304]

This is one of those albums that makes me feel grateful to be alive. I can only just listen in awe that humans are capable of making something this beautiful.

[@NorthernSpartan]

Beautifuly and accurately stated

[@Owen-Kyle]

TIMESTAMPS 15 Step - 2:16 Bodysnatchers - 5:40 Nude - 10:25 Weird Fishes/Arpeggi - 14:27 All I Need - 20:43 Faust Arp - 24:37 Reckoner - 25:40 House Of Cards - 31:28 Jigsaw Falling Into Place - 38:34 Videotape - 44:43

[@mustafayehia4584]

hahahaha the entire two of them..

[@toiletjoseph4167]

​@@mustafayehia4584hm?

[@morganopramolla1557]

Jigsaw Falling Into Place is legitimately one of my favorite songs of all time...even as a teenager I knew it was one of the greatest things I've heard.

[@kal7591]

Thank you

[@Owen-Kyle]

@@morganopramolla1557 Fax its my favorite song by them and one of my favorite songs of all time

[@matthewknapp1092]

This coming out on Christmas Day is so wild I literally got the vinyl as a present today!!! I got two presents today, cheers Jon!!

[@biggestfanofroger]

Ha same! I just got that for Christmas 😁

[@Baz-ql8zr]

Same, also got this as a vinyl today lol

[@mexicanink746]

Got mine today as well!

[@peepsiee]

Forgot how insanely packed with bangers this album is. People talk about 3 track runs but this a whole 10 track run 😭

[@iamthebeatles63]

And if you just quantify it in a 3 song run, Nude into Weird fishes into All I Need is in my eyes the greatest of all time

[@Usirk_]

@@iamthebeatles63those 3 songs are easily in my top 5 songs ever, they’re crazy for putting them back to back to back

[@boomboxblaster8742]

@@iamthebeatles63 Thriller into Beat It into Billie Jean though...

[@robmaddison8645]

@@iamthebeatles63 I can quite easily live without All I Need and Videotape (massively overrated). Everything else is pure gold though.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@robmaddison8645 nah those are incredible tracks. It’s a perfect album

[@harryjenner3493]

Yes Jon’ Jigsaw Falling Into Place is my favourite Radiohead song of all time. So glad you had that visceral reaction to it. A perfect combination of groove and dark power. Let it out!!

[@collinbeal]

It's locked in a vicious battle with _Glass Eyes, Present Tense, How To Disappear Completely,_ and _Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief_ for me, but it's definitely a top 5 Radiohead song and my favorite off of _In Rainbows._

[@knic__8799]

you would really enjoy a moon shaped pool by them. Very introspective record for a band that's usually abstract

[@landonwalker665]

Genuinely top 3 radiohead album imo

[@eyob.t1389]

it's my favorite radiohead album, just a smidge above In Rainbows. also perhaps my favorite album ever made in general.

[@collinbeal]

​@@eyob.t1389same. It's my favorite Radiohead album, ekeing out _In Rainbows_ by razor-thin margins. It's not my favorite album of all time, as my primary genres are contemporary folk, prog, hip hop, jazz fusion, and avant-garde, but it's a permanent fixture of my top 20 albums. My favorite album is _Ys_ by Joanna Newsom, btw.

[@eyob.t1389]

@@collinbeal my absolute fav is not a sure thing tho. it changes based on how I feel; could be a tangerine dream album, a hip-hop album or maybe even a movie soundtrack album. ful stop is my favorite song on a moon shaped pool interestingly even though I don't think it's radiohead-y at all. ended up being my top song on Spotify wrapped this year.

[@collinbeal]

@@eyob.t1389 Tangerine Dream is SICK! I love _Stratosfear, Phaedra,_ and _Zeit._

[@rickardjardeby8308]

What an incredibly bizarre journey this was. Listening to this with you, going through eerily similiar emotions the whole way through. Bear in mind I've listened to this album before and loved it, but not like this. Very grateful for this experience. All Love.

[@ilikemysugarwithcoffeeandcream]

DAWG ARE WE GETTING INTO FUCKING RADIOHEAD OVER HERE NOW EVERYONE GET IN HERE FAM

[@BagelPolice]

OMG ITS HAPPENING!!

[@williamperez8677]

Now this is a Christmas miracle/present that I was not expecting. Thank you Jon!

[@oscarbrown9526]

W pfp

[@williamperez8677]

@ Aye!

[@santygarcia4621]

It's never too late to listen to PEAK music

[@zachariejouineau6034]

Hey man I was wandering if you had any recommendations of albums not similar to that one or Ok computer but that you’d consider as good or close (pink Floyd I’ve listened to everything, beatles too, but that type yk)

[@austinh953]

​@zachariejouineau6034 Radiohead albums don't really sound like Pink Floyd or the Beatles too much besides their willingness to experiment. Kid A is probably their most experimental and "strange" album. If you want a more movie soundtrack type album, with an emphasis on strings/piano, I'd recommend A Moon Shaped Pool. Outside of Radiohead, my go too albums to recommend are Ants From Up There by Black Country New Road or The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails.

[@ceejaf1]

One of the best albums of all time. Radio Head is legendary

[@dylanisbell34]

@@zachariejouineau6034Grace by Jeff Buckley. One of the best artists of all time. Rip

[@RR-dh5gr]

Weird Fishes / Arpeggi is easily a top 10 song of all time for me. Absolutely unreal experience when that song clicked

[@space_1073]

This album is such required listening that often reactors do it early on when they’re still getting the hang of the format. It’s really nice when someone puts it off like this in my opinion

[@zigster1298]

That’s a really great point I hadn’t considered, but I think you’re absolutely right, and it’s why I enjoyed this video so very much.

[@vocecaiunocontodomalakoi7541]

Man, as much as i love the rap reactions, we need more reactions of these classic albums that you never listened to! Or records like the magdalena bay one

[@deecee1853]

Nude and Weird fishes might be two of my favourite songs of all time

[@serenabi8050]

Listen to Lianne La Havas‘ version of Weird Fishes - can only recommend :)

[@goldenholdenolden]

so good. after the first two tracks you’re like “ok the radiohead sound i know has matured and sounds great!” then track 3 & 4 hit: 😵‍💫🤩😌

[@nedventham8942]

Kid A reaction is so needed

[@arm911-d9x]

Amen

[@Hank_Honk]

fax

[@S-jq1yk]

Best shit ever

[@lippi7711]

Definitely needed asap

[@jeremyweaver5639]

In conversation for the greatest album of all time.

[@matthewbanton7077]

it's certainly my pick

[@theDontiilev]

It is.

[@robmaddison8645]

Also in the conversation for the greatest Radiohead album of all time 🤣

[@yurio7505]

Certainly, one of them.

[@venori5785]

at least 2 other radiohead albums that contest in rainbows for that too which is crazy

[@jamesgorden5072]

Reckoner is my favorite by far, it's literally a religious experience. To me, it help grounds me in the moment and feel pure bliss, not many things in this world can do that.

[@marcustomlinson3582]

100% Reckoner is the one

[@NorthernSpartan]

Yep, a masterpiece

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Ima go All I Need

[@thomasgalloway3108]

fr my comfort song it’s helped me through so much

[@davidguillenmorera3954]

I had the opportunity to listen to the entire album under LSD, without a doubt Reckoner is pure magic!!

[@sammy2nd]

"jesus christ" after weird fishes is so real lmfao

[@Rorchord]

When he goes "fuck off" at how good Nude is

[@chan_martin]

Its so easy to get lost in that track. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@steviesoprano]

I love that song so much 🤣

[@notillusion7133]

"it should come as no surprise" AHH!! AHHH!!! HE SAID IT!!!!!!

[@jabison05]

I'LLLLL TAAAAKKEEEE A QUIITTEEEEEEEE LIFEEEEEE

[@leorelkovic]

Love the reaction! Thanks for being vulnerable and merry christmas ❤️

[@Prairiepagan316]

I can never get tired of In Rainbows. Thom's vocals make me lose my mind every time I listen to it. OB's wailing background vocals on Wierd Fishes are the best backgrounds ever laid down. This entire album is fantastic. No skips on this album.

[@zon6158]

Factual.

[@thehealthgoth]

BEGGING you to do an LCD soundsystem record. I think you would find it challenging, fun, and ultimately deeply emotionally rewarding to listen to. Their album This Is happening is incredible and i really would die to watch that video.

[@kurrutako89]

/agree

[@LiamEJM]

This is Happening definitely best album and the one he should do but ‘All My Friends’ from Sound of Silver is transcendental.

[@taylormartin107]

Ooooo agree

[@joshrichards3339]

thanks for being so vulnerable during this Jon, it certainly added a lot to a new way of looking at an album I already experienced so much. I've heard it in 2015 the first time and I'm still processing it

[@diegocanales1232]

Bros boutta be in shambles

[@scotttobekidding4611]

Wow. Watching this on Christmas night. That was haunting and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your inner thoughts on such an emotionally complex work of art.

[@stevemps11]

For me when I heard “all I need” it was undeniable. I still love this song to this day. It’s just a vibe. I can’t explain it lol

[@SR91313]

It's probably the one song I never skip past, even if I'm listening to other types of music at the time. It never lets me down.

[@exdee7006]

@@SR91313 say that again....

[@cliff_boof9799]

First listened to this album this year.. my number one played song this year lol

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

All I Need is the most enchanting and hauntingly beautiful song to me

[@elled1321]

That song wrecks me in the most beautiful way.

[@joshbarns6344]

In Rainbows, Kid A & OK Computer. The Holy Trinity.

[@rickyistheman]

Amen

[@josedabigbrain3667]

Nude might be the greatest song ever written. The composition is amazing, the structure is so beautiful and the building and release of tension is masterful.

[@cpilling51]

Greatest song ever written is an inordinately tall order, I don't know if such a thing even really exists, but definitely an 11/10 certified banger imo.

[@collinbeal]

​@@cpilling51for me, it can't exist as a single song, but I have several songs that hold a higher echelon for me, _Cosmia_ by Joanna Newsom off of her _Ys Street Band_ studio live EP, _Larkspur and Lazarus_ by Current 93 off their _Live at Teatro Ibérico, Lisbon, Portugal_ album, and _Orb Weavers_ by In Gowan Ring.

[@ayamurayama3961]

It took 15 years to make too

[@tannerb1527]

and then Weird Fishes comes on right after and tops it

[@Juanarama]

Watching you work through complicated emotions through art, be able to articulate that rigidity, and still appreciate the art that's spurned it on? That's what made you the best reaction channel in the business, JD! The journey you're on as a human is a joy to behold, and hope you and your fam had a blessed Christmas x

[@nateallen8639]

My undisputed favorite album of all time. Just a work of art

[@legitshawarma]

DUDE I JUST LITERALLY OPENED THE ALBUM RN AND TAPPED ON 15 STEP AND YOU UPLOADED THIS WHAT STOP WATCHING ME

[@ChristopherGun]

This and Kid A are 1a and 1b Radiohead albums 🙌 Also the From the Basement performance is incredible.

[@basilisk069]

for the first time i'm not mad that there are no timestamps. Whole album masterpiece

[@misterbondage007]

In Rainbows came out when I was in college. I never really listened to them besides the popular tracks like Creep. I had a roommate and a professor who loved Radiohead. For In Rainbows you paid however much you wanted for the album so I bought it for a dollar. I was instantly hooked and so I revisited their other albums and am now I huge fan.

[@spencersuen3360]

We're gonna need Cocteau Twins/Portishead next if you haven't already

[@d_shi]

afaik hes a big portishead fan (or has at least referenced them many times)

[@fat_finger3696]

Heaven or Las Vegas - Cocteau Twins would be awesome

[@ValentinaRosas-i4q]

Big fan of your work, always look forward to your uploads!

[@majorlybad]

Reckoner was my most listened to song this year. Now you know why.

[@alves4038]

In Rainbows, Songs in the key of life, GKMC. Top 3 albums for me

[@ajmuel]

this is my world. I love that you stepped into the same emotions i get when listening to this artform. I have been yearning for ds fr

[@aimeejoannalowe1981]

I adore this album. Clicked on this SO fast. Weird Fishes is the closest thing to a spiritual experience I've ever felt. It's stunningly beautiful. The whole album is perfect 10/10

[@aimeejoannalowe1981]

Please watch their live performance of this album. You won't regret it. Watching them do their thing is hypnotic

[@amyclvrk]

I love how deeply and intensely you feel when you listen to music, it’s a very vulnerable and incredibly person thing to share with so many people! I think that’s so beautiful. I’ve never clicked on a video of yours so fast - I wish I could listen to these songs again for the first time

[@LindalaAKARose]

I completely understand the way you interact with music and it's awesome to see this on youtube.

[@a.foobix]

I started crying during reckoner. This video brought up all the feelings I felt the first time i heard this album when i was younger. Thank you for sharing

[@vulian]

Great video and thanks for uploading! The From the Basement sessions with Radiohead are pretty special too if you're interested in more.

[@Rorchord]

All-timer. So many *moments*. Thanks for sharing your feelings so openly.

[@maxprechorus]

no way it’s your first time 😭

[@derekfortney4476]

I'm so glad this album found you when it did. Thank you for making this, Jon. This video comes at a really important time for me too and I'm so excited to dive back into this album again during this lovely season that calls for rest and reflection

[@pierobattelli]

I really hope this video does well because it would be so awesome if you did more classic album reactions Jon! I'm sure there are many others who would agree with me as well. Having said that, In Rainbows is my favourite RH album and I'm glad you chose this one to start with.

[@BrynIE1127]

Never seen art have such a profound impact on someone, magical to watch ngl, whenever I feel myself falling into "another place" as you put it my brain catches its self and I become like hyper aware again, it's extremely frustrating ngl, so it's very impactful for me to see someone else clearly go through so much from an album ❤️

[@benjimarks4470]

SO good to hear you talk about reacting to classic albums again and the feeling it creates for you and us. Please never stop Jon!!

[@purplegurl76]

I've always thought of this album as a truly human experience.

[@shiloh.p01]

I loved how much you went into articulation for your own feelings Jon, such a real reaction to this album. I hope you continue to learn more about these inner thoughts and emotions

[@thebstever]

💥

[@Sammmgill]

Knowing Bodysnatchers was one take makes it even more incredible. As the recording ended Thom collapsed being taken to hospital as he was extremely unwell at the time. They left it as is, his whole hysteria recorded in this incredible sound. This album is pure art

[@BreadorDead]

My favorite album that I have not listened to in years, Loved going through it with you.

[@treefood1]

Sending a big hug, this album unlocks things we keep in ourselves to keep us safe.

[@anasidris4187]

The best Christmas gift ever, I’m not even over exaggerating. I know you’ve heard a lot of there previous big songs, but OK computer and Kid A are so worth listening to start to finish. Hope you enjoyed Christmas with the family Jon

[@Motif054]

Instantly one of the best songs ive ever heard is so validating too hear, something changed in me when i heard Jigsaw Falling Into Place haha. Cheers Jon.

[@lukektt3797]

This is one of the most beautiful videos on the internet. You’ve captured something beyond comprehension in this, thank you for sharing everything you have with us Jon ❤

[@anton1exe]

25:49 "The percussion sounds like Andre from Dark Souls" I CANNOT UNHEAR IT NOW NOOOO

[@ChristopherGun]

What needs smithing this day? \[T]/

[@poax4278]

Don’t you dare go hollow

[@iWeezildude]

Holy shit this is the best Christmas gift! Edit: What a beautiful reaction, seeing you so intensely connecting to the record was really incredible to see.

[@stephenlemieux912]

The type of reaction this album deserves. They released it as a "pay what you wish" during my 1st semester of college right at the loneliest point of my life up until that point. It became my safety net walking around a big new city and even now after thousands of listens, it still feels like coming home

[@trentboyd5919]

This is probably the best Radiohead reaction I’ve ever seen because you basically described how this music has helped me through my past trauma and has become literally therapeutic for me for the past few years. You sir by just opening up to your audience has probably helped dozens of people. Thank you good sir and please more Radiohead!

[@timaustin77x]

In Rainbows (along with Moon Shaped Pool) are Radiohead’s most accessible albums. It feels like they just embraced how beautiful they can make music. Great reaction

[@taitloyek7980]

I love both but I very much would not put AMSP as their most accessible. I feel the bends and OK Computer are both more accessible imo but you really can’t go wrong with the 3. AMSP is a beautiful encapsulation of all of their work however!

[@ryancreevy308]

Weird fishes is my favorite song. Makes me feel so many emotions

[@Jlhines19821]

"You know when you listen to something and you can't believe how good it is and then it just keeps getting better?" Same reaction when I first heard it!

[@GeeroyThornhill]

Thx Jon for sharing! You Are ready now💪🏻 It made me so happy to be a witness. Merry xmas 🎄

[@dominicwatts7059]

Love this entire album, some of their highest quality work, but Weird Fishes is a song that simply feels alive

[@lukejudge4029]

Loved this video. As always, love your honesty and openness. I think that perhaps you’ll connect with it even further when you listen without the cameras. Where you were trying to understand your feelings to then try and articulate to the audience, it potentially held you back from fully embracing the emotions that the music was making you experience. Some feelings just need to be felt, with no need to be understood. Subconsciously, you’ll know why you felt it and feel better for letting that feeling be, with no judgement. All the best John

[@SamS-tz8ft]

loved your thoughts on the album Jon and really enjoyed how personal you got while diving into the music. I feel that's the reason it was created in the first place

[@spiderman3345]

I've been waiting for you to listen to Radiohead. You should listen to Kid A.

[@714deadpixels1]

Genuinely super this is your first listen to the album. Cant wait to watch

[@Malverde888]

Amazing experience, bought this for 0 quid at release. Gladly paid 40 for the vinyl this year. Thank u Jon

[@durricane]

Merry Xmas JD, great vid. HipHop is mainly in my rotation but this album stirred up a similar reaction from me a couple years ago, instantly bought the vinyl.

[@dvsgames]

Liked, Subscribed, loving this interpretation of the music from a high degree of emotional intelligence vs the technical reactions (which I do also love)

[@nathanlheureux2296]

Love the way you expressed yourself on this album and the complex collective listening feeling that you described so successfully for me

[@HumanCapybara]

Given what you talked about at the beginning, I imagine this to have been pretty cathartic for you Jon. At least I hope it would be :) That feeling of uneasiness that you talk about around minute 28:00 mixed with profound beauty, I think is what makes Radiohead - and this album in particular - so special to me.

[@guibsom4044]

Yeah we`re going to need a whole series of these radiohead reactions

[@nicgarcia497]

Philip Selway is a MACHINE!

[@britbratget2kno]

Radiohead will always be a favorite for me. I'll never forget when my father passed away when I was in college, a friend told me to listen to this album. I decided to listen while driving home from school, about 1.5 hour drive, and it made me feel so deeply loved, deeply spiritual, and able to release feelings I was holding in. It was a beautiful experience.

[@tashindookie3410]

One of my all time favorite albums! Wonderful Christmas present from jon 🎉

[@chrislc35]

this gets better the more you listen to it, as does most of Radiohead to be honest. so so good. glad you finally listened.

[@derlund]

So glad you listened to this album and gave us such a soulful reaction. This album is art and after 20 years of listening to this it is ever new and enlightening.

[@abdulrazeen4168]

is this guy reading my mind? i just listened to this a week ago for the first time too.

[@ryszard8962]

he is

[@Wainerr]

Great introspective commentary alongside the reaction as always.

[@wakenedd]

A moon shaped pool reaction next we all say in unison

[@keemadoo247]

Love this album, and really appreciate your reaction to it and the work you do overall. Keep it up man!

[@josedabigbrain3667]

GREATEST ALBUM EVER CREATED

[@jackbohrer8616]

Bro. I have been listening to reactions to this album for the past couple of months and seeing this come out now is insane to me. Love your reactions! One of my favorite albums ever.

[@SURGASURGE12]

This might forever be my favourite album of all time. I discovered it in 2021 and other albums since have come close, but In Rainbows is truly something special.

[@toxendon]

This album, for me, gives me the feeling of late summer nights, being in love, melancholy, depression, hope... It has such a warmth to it. It's like the soundtrack of being in the womb, not knowing what to expect from the world, preparing me for what I'll face in regards to both love and suffering. It's so warm and cozy and yet sad and dark.

[@Pheojix]

Love this description

[@alexwagner7289]

This is like a dream come true for me, always loved Jon. Now he’s listening to my favorite artist. Merry Christmas guys!

[@grantcuh6835]

to me, this album is the definition of a perfect album.

[@johnjohn-ny4oi]

Thanks!

[@tan2327]

weird fishes/arpeggi gave me an out of body experience on first listen

[@Dechral]

thx for sharing

[@John.Christopher]

Wait until you hear it with good iems 🙂

[@navraaaajj]

jon the tonal shift in this album from the previous ones was so heavily inspired by jeff buckley, and i would absolutely love if you react to grace by him if you havent heard.

[@trnnrjn561]

Bro blessed us with a classic 🙏

[@carlosinfante8131]

Jigsaw is one of the best songs ever