RadioHead, OK Computer, Side One

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[@sarahzentexas]

One of the 10 records I would take with me to a deserted island. ❤️

[@letdown9197]

desert island disk...hehe

[@alexjany1969]

Hands down!!!

[@interstellarbeatteller9306]

I'd prefer to take the whole band and make them play this live every Friday night watching the sun go down, drinking from a coconut.....hoping never to be rescued...

[@benjammin7729]

I’ve said that out loud before.

[@ThePoggersMen]

@@interstellarbeatteller9306 Thom would go insane, Jonny would just do it cos you told him to, Phil doesn’t care, Ed would vibe no matter what and Colin would cuddle Jonny as support

[@davidsan9654]

Not ashamed to say the song "Let Down" has brought me to tears on more than one occasion. Get in the right mood and when Thom comes in with "you know where you are" you should be able to feel something powerful if you're human enough.

[@prettyteeth]

Let Down is Radioheads single greatest song in my opinion.

[@davidsan9654]

@@prettyteeth It's definitely up there for me, although it depends on my mood.

[@nofishinmydiet]

yup. I have also cried my eyes out to Let Down. No shame in that.

[@airsicklowlandr]

Definitely up there in the feels department. "How to Disappear Completely" or "Exit Music" have me balling every time.

[@davidsan9654]

@@airsicklowlandr YES. I'm not here...this isn't happening...we've all been there, and the emotion he puts into that just sends it over the top.

[@prettyteeth]

Its been decades and this album still sounds like it came out today.

[@hughgrection5674]

And nothing better since has ever been submitted to vinyl.........end of

[@DefenestrateYourself]

I prefer In Rainbows

[@abrarsiam7198]

This dude's commentry sounds like backing vocals , soothing :3

[@SaoLorenco]

love to hear your reactions and thoughts - "in rainbows- from the basement" sessions would be a great one to do.

[@LFCliid]

2nd this, love their live stuff better

[@danitempest]

@@LFCliid I wouldn't say better (for me) just beautifully perfect in it's own way. Just as this album is perfect in its own.

[@michaeloutlaw4223]

What I wouldn't give to be hearing this album for the first time again.

[@magnusalexander2965]

Interesting to see the reaction to this from someone who seems primarily focused on the lyrics.

[@alekid]

My favorite band currently. Great choice to react to the whole album. It's a masterpiece, but the rest of their discography is also phenomenal. If you like them already you won't be disappointed with the rest. It's musical poetry. Keeps you company even when you don't listen to it and you just play their songs in your head (or radiohead).

[@jameshannagan4256]

Great comment

[@jtsancen9258]

What I appreciate most about the band is that for me, they somehow make it so that if you listen to their songs all the way through, despite how unfamiliar it may sound at first, you gradually start to like it until you absolutely adore it.

[@sudipvyas2040]

Album that defines the beginning of the dystopian reality we are now in, with our sanitized way of thinking and controlled behavior. Awesome smart review. Waiting for side 2.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

On the contrary. There’s more and more toxic beliefs and attitudes that have proliferated thanks to the internet. Domestic terrorists can more easily find common cause more than ever

[@sudipvyas2040]

@@DefenestrateYourself define “domestic terrorist.”

[@philippegohier6992]

1997 ok computer Today ok google Ahead of its time

[@GoogleVideoMan]

I’m convinced they’re messengers from the future.

[@JJRasta97]

The idea for Ok Computer as the title was from reading “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams, which was written in 1979. It’s even more ahead of its time than you realize.

[@mrddcass6540]

Every Radiohead album after ok computer is amazing and worth checking out.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Every album is excellent, except Pablo. But even Pablo has good moments

[@lorilove2255]

Radiohead is one of the best bands ever sonically speaking in my humble opinion

[@dannya8614]

And you cannot be humble enough indeed.

[@oldben1800]

don't be humble about it, their story and creativity is elite....they are one of the best ever.

[@Butterfliesandzebras]

This album is absurdly good. It hooks you with two great, rockier songs, then it starts to depart with subterranean, taking you deeper into its melancholic alienation, then, after exit music, you're left in a state of stunned reflection. THEN it hits you with let down, probably the greatest radiohead song. It's relentless, never boring. Anyway, this comment is ending up drivel

[@ThelemicMagick]

You're very right about the near-death experience. He's been involved in a car accident and wrote several songs with this theme (e.g. Stupid Car, Killer Cars).

[@PresidentHotdog]

I always got the end of karma police as a realisation that his negativity was the problem all along; not the fridge man or the Hitler woman. "For a minute there I lost myself" is his realisation

[@PresidentHotdog]

@David Burns I have seen meeting people is easy. The word "phew" before the line "for a minute there I lost myself" is clearly a self reprimand for what came prior. Then again, art is subjective so most opinions are valid

[@tommonk7651]

OK Computer is considered by most to have been one of the best albums of the 90s. It is a huge leap sonically from their previous album The Bends, which is not a bad album at all. It is Radiohead’s masterpiece in my opinion, and they played around the world touring the album for 2 years. When they started thinking about recording another album, they were so tired from their tour that the band almost broke up. The result was a radical change in their sound for their next album Kid A. And they have consistently put out great music ever since. I saw them in concert a few years ago, and it was an amazing show.

[@fundament]

in Rainbows is great, too.

[@eddyv500]

I love how this man just listen to a whole record without speaking too much and understood it as a piece of music. Great review.

[@stbbeyond7087]

I appreciate that!

[@mctrashpedal]

"Pfew, for a minute there I lost myself..."

[@RustinChole]

Some of the best lead guitar work from Johnny on Paranoid Android .... perfect integration of effects and practical tricks. Phew. Exit Music gets me every time

[@oldben1800]

ya and the bass works so well with it....ugh

[@JamesCimino]

I saw Radiohead for the first in 2009 in São Paulo. It was their first time in Brazil and they gave us almost 3 hours of concert. I remember I cried like a baby when they played “Exit: Music for Film”. It was in a park. When it ended everyone was so ecstatic, like if everyone had seen God himself through their music. I will never forget. Man, your comments and your voice make this a one of a kind reaction. Thank you!

[@Katt-._.7.]

Omg how you describe that feeling! Like you have seen God or are in contact with the universe. 🥹 Yes, you are so right! It’s crazy. I’ve seen people almost in shock after concerts, they kept repeating ‘unbelievable’. It’s so beautiful. Radiohead really are unbelievable live, so much love.. I’m glad we got to experience it! EVERYTHING IN IT’S RIGHT PLACE - FOREVER

[@christianman73]

This may be my very favorite rock-guitar-oriented album of the '90s, and that was a *great* decade for rock-guitar-oriented bands and albums! "OK Computer" is more than just a "rock album" though. It's akin to a truly great cinematic experience, of the kind that rarely comes into one's life. It still moves me and takes my breath away, twenty-three years after I first bought it and heard it in full.

[@franohmsford7548]

Exit Music (For A Film) - That film is Romeo & Juliet {specifically the Baz Luhrman version}.

[@petecatalano3843]

Simply the most important rock band of the last 25 years! They never rest on their laurels and are constantly growing, true artists

[@theloniuszephyr4057]

This album is a post-modern masterpiece, perhaps the last of the rock era. Dyspeptic poptones for the beast as he slouches toward the dawn of a new man. Where now to? And whence came mankind before? Heaven remains out of reach, but hell persists next door.

[@saumitc]

"heaven remains out of reach, but hell persists next door" this last line was so good. Well written!

[@Waltar100]

There have been some more really good albums man

[@CcrackerR-JjacK]

This is truly, one of the greatest albums of all time! Looking forward to part 2!

[@aureliogj7966]

One of the best albums ever made reacted and analysed the right way. Well done Sir.

[@dmrsk1899]

Regarding the inspiration for the "kicking squealing Gucci little piggy" line: "Yorke was frightened by a woman who became violent after someone spilled a drink on her."

[@jameshannagan4256]

At a bar in L.A.

[@mondegreen9709]

While being coked out of her mind. Her name might have been Karen.

[@RardTangler]

First, let me say this channel is a hidden treasure! Subbed. To me, Karma Police was ahead of its time. It’s describing the cancel culture of today.

[@paulfrancis2528]

Wow, never though of it that way, you're right .

[@paulfrancis2528]

Come to think of it they have a song knives out which is kinda about cancel culture too.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Actions have consequences, agreed.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Dixie Chicks and Liz Cheney getting canceled by conservatives is awful, agreed.

[@Gifts42]

God damn this was amazing, and moved me significantly. I've been hooked on OK Computer since a teen, it's so touching to see it with new perspectives from this wise man. I feel like I've just gone to church.

[@alexmat81]

Not many bands have 3 masterpieces ok computer, kid A and in rainbows

[@xTRich78x]

I agree those are all masterpieces and their 3 best records but they have at least 2 other masterpiece albums also imho: ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ and ‘The Bends’.

[@alexmat81]

@@xTRich78x you know what I agree with you maybe it just that those albums were a massive step forward for them

[@paulstraw8873]

Moon shaped pool

[@visceraeyes525]

you forgot pablo honey

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Nobody forgot Pablo. It’s just not a good album. Radiohead would be the first to tell you that lol

[@levix1723]

You gotta hear Kid A. It's a piece of art. Love from Italy❤️🇮🇹❤️.

[@stephenward740]

One of the greatest albums of all time. Never tire of listening to it

[@ldarkfrost]

This was my first Radiohead album which I picked up at random one day without having heard any of their music before. Or so I thought... I had always loved “Creep” without realizing it was them. They’ve certainly taken me on a journey. Love your thoughtful breakdown of this music.

[@Forthform]

First thought of this video: This is perhaps the most chill human on earth😆 Middle reaction: This sounds like Morpheus explaining the Matrix to us (new radiohead fans are like Neo I think) Final reaction: Right on my man. Loved seeing your reaction to one of my favorite bands. Its strange... these guys have millions of fans but I've probably never met one as crazy about them as me in real life. These shared reactions are as close as I get. Thank you.

[@EugeneAxe]

Listened to this album throughout my angsty high school years. Profound work of art. Still holds up.

[@paulfrancis2528]

My favourite album of all time. I love seeing people hear it for the first time. It blew me away in 97.

[@thenewtowncryer]

You are a good listener. Glad you got to this. Its a masterpiece.

[@AngelGonzalez-cw5jr]

How do you only have 1.5k subscribers?? This is amazing!!

[@halfalligator6518]

this album just keep growing and growing

[@Titter2]

The lead singer writes the lyrics and plays a bunch of instruments as well. Then you have the rest of the band which are amazing as well. They are still together too, last released an album in 2016 which is one of my favorites. Nice reaction man!!

[@kaladinstormblessed8470]

I'm so so glad youre reacting to this album and this band. Truly fantastic album and band! You should really react to their album that comes after this called Kid A, you won't regret it

[@OfficialNIKMIK]

Wow never seen someone review it like you. Very smart takes and thoughts thanks for sharing : )

[@autocosm]

I don't know what amazing channel I've just stumbled upon, but I accept it.

[@stbbeyond7087]

I have one that reviews classic rock as well.

[@ColHambone]

"near death experience". You got it right off the bat. Thome Yorke's lyrics can be sparse and minimal but it's always in there. And you heard it right away. Nice

[@icehot900]

he literally says an airbag saved my life

[@timetobenotdo]

I was a 90’s hippie. Dead and classic rock. First year of college I went to a record store and had a nice conversation with a rocker record store dude and asked him to just pick me a record/CD. He gave me OK Computer with a cool smile. I had heard Creep but that’s it. No hype, no other preface. It was a turning point.

[@joew6672]

Enjoyed your measured, thoughtful reaction to my favorite band.

[@wiseblood90]

A music critic said of this album it was like floating down a chocolate river in a marshmellow canoe,i agree

[@bleysjordan]

Great album. Paranoid Android is a perfect track.

[@kylelooper2156]

The album is destined to inhabit the same rarified air as Dark Side of the Moon, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Nevermind.

[@camtron]

Thom writes the songs. He is one of the greatest rock musicians of all time.

[@dlpowers3898]

I just fell in love with Radiohead recently and their ingenuity and originality and talent! thanks for sharing STB :)

[@christopherecatalano]

Changed the game, rewrote the rules of “rock” with that record. Changed me...the following pair of more electronic beauties are your reward for surviving the intensity and beautiful angst of “OK Computer”, but it remains their flat out masterpiece. Later productions have been excellent musically and sonically, but how many musical apocalypses can be expected from any one artist? The great thing about the good reaction videos is that they can potentially demonstrate to those who never take the time to really listen...how to really listen. The first and maybe most important step in becoming a musician or musical. Nice work!❤️

[@oldben1800]

Airbag, Paranoid Android then Subterranean Homesick Alien is the best back to back to back song combo on an album ever...talk about heavy weights to start a project too

[@jameshannagan639]

I think Climbing Up the Walls No surprises and Lucky are just as good back to back.

[@solidsnack2757]

Thanks for the react, appreciated, and thanks Richard

[@arksan8221]

Wow! For a first-listen, you have a way deeper understanding of the subject matter of Radiohead’s songs that I’m still struggling to grasp even after my 100th-listen 😂

[@ordocastus]

Amazing. It was like re-hearing it for the first time. Thanks.

[@stbbeyond7087]

Thanks for listening

[@Lwize]

This album received all sorts of accolades when released in 1997. Well deserved.

[@artangel23]

this man has wisdom and taste

[@mctrashpedal]

Wish I could like this reaction more than once

[@Ronsterino]

This is great! Can’t wait for part two, also I would love for you to react to In Rainbows (imo and many others also think it’s their best album) 👍 Oh and Thom Yorke the singer writes all the songs since you wanted to know

[@Love-less]

Im the one who requested this album to him and ill be requesting most of Radioheads albums to him im sure you can guess which ones lol

[@richardsimpson2439]

@@Love-less A chronological of Radiohead is a great idea. Kid A next.

[@Love-less]

@@richardsimpson2439 Gonna do a complimentary Quad of some of the B sides to Ok Computer then Kid A will be next, then Amnesic, In Rainbows, And saving the bends for last to have it end on a more kinda upbeat catchy tone to end it.

[@richardsimpson2439]

@@Love-less No love for 'Moon Shaped Pool'?

[@Elis_Gallacher]

I mean, he doesn’t write them all by him self, he often writes together with other people. And a even more people in some ways since “writing the song” doesn’t have to be the lyrics, it can be anything from the drum pattern to the guitars

[@alanshek9129]

In my top 10 albums of all time🖤

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

You gotta keep moving forward through their albums , they just keep getting better and better. Nice vid dude thanks.

[@stbbeyond7087]

Thanks, will do!

[@slainesaxon3809]

Your so connected in your reactions, love it, Skol brother, respect from England.

[@stbbeyond7087]

I appreciate that

[@interstellarbeatteller9306]

I remember waiting for this record to come out in the shops & hearing this for the first time 1:53 made me hold music to a higher standard from then on. This album added a depth to their song writing after the masterpiece that is 'The Bends'.

[@camtron]

A masterpiece of an album.

[@XViTNg]

I remember hearing this album when I was really into Korn and nu metal in like 98/99 And it was one of the first non heavy and non hip hop albums I had. And it really helped my little 14 year old brain expand my musical tastes

[@PGTROMP]

Dude just you calmly listening and thoughtfully assessing adds something to Radiohead i didn't think anyone could add. Top review bro!

[@stbbeyond7087]

I appreciate that!

[@PGTROMP]

@@stbbeyond7087 Thanks man. The album In Rainbows by Radiohead performed From the basement is a great video of the band in the studio. I would love it if you did a reaction to that 😊

[@druciferDMA]

I appreciate your thoughtful and insightful perspective on the perceptions of song writing.

[@agooglyminotaur169]

Great reaction video, thoughtful and not overdone. Connects me with my own first experience hearing the album. Well done.

[@stbbeyond7087]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DarylHanceMusic]

First time I’ve actually taken the time to fully listen to this album. I’ma have to take another listen. That’s a lot of album to take in with just one sitting.

[@pookiemartinez3909]

This was the album that really got into Radiohead. and many of their B-Sides are album worthy.

[@sgorneau]

I love this reaction format and your take on everything. This album defines a period of my life back in the late 90s - which I am deeply fond of - and it still takes me back there. Which is weird since most of this album was about escaping, and for me it’s about revisiting.

[@mrsinghsstereos6662]

1997 was a great year for music . Some truly great Albums - ok computer , fat of the land , when I was born for the 7th time and a classic which seems to have been forgotten - ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space by spiritualized. Also honourable mention to urban hymns and what’s the story morning glory . Would love you to review the spiritualized album - it’s about his broken relationship with a girl who dumped him to date the lead singer of the verve

[@JJRasta97]

My favorite year for music

[@siennastrickland2722]

Amazing analysis!! I've been listening to this record and The Bends on repeat for the last couple weeks, obsessively.

[@viddiot]

Awesome. Stoked you're doing these guys. Can't wait for pt2 and the review. When a friend first introduced me to this album at the time of release, I didn't connect with the production...but there were puzzles and messages in the songs that i couldn't shake. It took years of travel and some hard life lessons and finally the album just clicked for me seemingly out of the blue...I just woke up one day and the jigsaw fell into place (pun intended), and Radiohead's ventures into ambience and electronic music following this album have meant their music has resonated with me ever since.

[@neilandfi]

Are you aware that this album has been excellently covered... The whole album... In a reggae style, called "Radiodread",by the Easy Star All Stars, who also did an album called "Dub side of the moon". Well worth a listen. Real quality.

[@jameshannagan7830]

Let down is so amazing.

[@oldben1800]

one of my all time favorites, when you think of elite songwriting, execution, creativity and production...its this album and this band

[@hughgrection5674]

So much influence on this record, from Miles Davis to parts of beach boys pet sounds, you need to have massive talent to pay homage to your peers, and still be original. A much more important band, and record than any other in the last 25 years 😉 they’ve shaped so much of what we listen to today 🤔

[@fundament]

suscribe every word of the comment

[@moondog548]

Thank you for sharing your Sooth in all of these, cousin! 🙏

[@colinwoonsue]

My favorite CD I’ve EVER BOUGHT. I’m old, you see.

[@tomraffell1923]

This is a video worthy of the album, I can think of no higher praise. Subscribed! Stay safe mate.

[@garmit61]

I bought this album on the strength of its review in Big Issue when it was released. It’s superb. For me Radiohead have released three perfect albums, The Bends, OK Computer and In Rainbows. This band just keeps morphing into a new direction and they keep staying fresh. OK Computer is one of the top albums in my playlist. It never ages.

[@KylieIsOverIt]

Such thoughtful commentary, presented in such a soothing way. I could listen to you speak for days.

[@arghjayem]

Agree what you say man. Radiohead sing about existential crisis, not your sappy crushes or love songs. FYI airbag is about Thom Yorke’s (the lead singer and lyricist) literal fear of cars resulting from being in a nasty car accident in his younger days.

[@alexjany1969]

Love them! But this album is special! It’s like looking into the future.

[@misterlizard9832]

Great reaction, I really love this album and what I liked the most is that you're very open minded about hearing new stuff, letting yourself feel music as it is.

[@lorilove2255]

Thom yorke kinda sounds like Neil young also exit song was on the soundtrack for the 90's version of romeo & juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and clare danes......

[@pippzedd7697]

There’s an interview with Thom here on yt where he talks of the massive influence Young has had on him.

[@jameshannagan639]

@@pippzedd7697 Yes although interestingly enough not on his vocals at all.

[@jtsancen9258]

I’ve taken a liking to your method of reviews/reactions. It feels very contemplative, and I can tell you’re analyzing the complexities.

[@romeopalote]

I love your focus on the lyrics.

[@123pilpil]

I remember one review in the UK press called it punk floyd, which is probably the best description I've heard. A unique album.

[@themadcow71]

Life changing music

[@marcusgonzalez6128]

Like many others, this was my first Radiohead album. It was recommended by an all music guide book to be purchased first if you wanted to get into the band. This was 2001. Never looked back.

[@stonersid]

love your mellow reactions and non pausing attitude...really has relaxed me )

[@brrrogers]

dude, Exit Music (for a film) is one of the most underrated RH songs ever. So amped to hear you're reaction. 20:20

[@thetwopointslow]

Love this style of reaction vid to music, thanks for sharing.

[@genequist3859]

Thanks for this man. Really enjoyed it. One of my favorite albums of all time. And you have a calming voice which puts one at ease. If I can catch the chill vibes while someone listens to OK Computer for the first time and shares their thoughts on it, that's a total win.

[@holy_braille]

My YT feed finally produces results! I really enjoy your reactions and input. This is exactly what I've been looking for. The comment threads are insightful and there is much to learn. There's no cure for curiosity. Subbed immediately sir!

[@bulletfastspeed]

Man, this band is incredible. I really recommend checking out their albums Kid A and In Rainbows. (I mean tbh, besides their first album, all of their albums are at least good, all of them besides Hail to the Thief are in my top albums all time, but those albums give a good showcase of their different sounds). And of course, Thom Yorke's lyrics are always on point, great reaction!

[@GoSolar]

IMO Hail to the Thief is underrated. I love almost everything on there. The only problem with it is that it’s a bit overstuffed; it doesn’t cohere as a whole.

[@jameshannagan639]

I love every song on HTTT except Backdrifts and that is not a bad song. I think that HTTT is a really great but disjointed record.

[@davidmoon6096]

great album. and ur a great guy, listening with ur heart.

[@jimmyjawbone]

June 97 The Opera House Toronto… “I lost myself!”